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As a condition of the first Development Permit for construction of a principal building, the owner shall enter into an Agreement with the City of Edmonton for off-Site improvements necessary to serve the development, such improvements to be constructed at the owner’s cost. The Agreement process includes an engineering drawing review and approval process. These improvements shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation), City Operations, Integrated Infrastructure Services, EPCOR Drainage, and others as required. Improvements to address in the Agreement include, but are not limited to: |
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replacement of any street furniture including lamps, benches, bollards or planters, that are removed/damaged due to construction of the development and shall match the 108 Street NW and Jasper Avenue NW streetscaping standards for style and frequency; |
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upgrading of the north-south Lane abutting the Site and the east-west Lane between 107 Street NW and 108 Street NW to a commercial standard within the available right-of-way; |
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building the drainage infrastructure extensions indicated in the Drainage Servicing Report or alternatives in consultation with City Planning (Drainage); and |
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the repair of any damage to the abutting roadways, sidewalks and/or boulevard resulting from construction of the development, to the satisfaction of Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation). The site must be inspected by Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation) prior to the start of the construction and once again when construction is complete. |
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If Development Permit review demonstrates the need to change the east portion of the east-west Lane between 107 Street NW and the north-south Lane to two-way operation as a result of this development, the three existing overhead power poles in this portion of the Lane shall be buried underground or relocated out of the Lane right-of-way to ensure adequate travel width, at the cost of the owner/developer. |
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Pedestrian Access to Corona LRT Station: |
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As a condition of the first Development Permit for construction of a principal building, the owner shall enter into an Agreement(s) with Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) to demolish the existing pedestrian entrance and connection to the Corona LRT Station on Jasper Avenue NW south of the existing building and replace it with a new pedestrian access to the LRT Station. The new pedestrian entrance shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with ETS and other relevant City groups and shall conform, at a minimum, to the following: |
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The pedestrian access shall be accessible to the public through the registration of a Public Access Easement in favour of the City of Edmonton which shall be a condition of the Development Permit; |
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The pedestrian access shall be relocated and integrated in the south east portion of the building; |
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The pedestrian access shall be clearly defined to provide a safe and attractive access to Corona LRT Station; and |
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The pedestrian access shall include both stairwell and elevator connections from the building to Corona LRT Station. |
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A number of Agreements with ETS shall be required prior to, during and after construction, to address operational concerns associated with the new Corona Station pedestrian access. Examples of these Agreements include (but may not be limited to) Access Agreements, Construction Agreements and Maintenance Agreements. |
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Streetscape Improvements |
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As a condition of the first Development Permit for construction of a principal building, the owner shall enter into an Agreement with the City of Edmonton for off-Site improvements to the public realm along 108 Street NW and Jasper Avenue NW, in coordination with the City’s planned streetscape improvements in this area (if required). The Agreement process includes an engineering drawing review and approval process. These improvements shall be constructed at the owner’s cost and shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in conjunction with Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation), City Operations, Integrated Infrastructure Services, and others as required. Improvements to address in the Agreement include, but are not limited to: |
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continuous decorative surface treatment to extend the pedestrian realm; |
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the preservation and/or removal of existing boulevard trees or replacement with the same number of trees within enhanced growing mediums; |
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pedestrian scaled lighting; |
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quality, durable street furnishings and materials; and |
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other boulevard treatments specific to each of these roadways. |
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After the first Development Permit for construction of a principal building or as a result of future planning by Urban Renewal with respect to the proposed district park north of Jasper Avenue NW between 106 Street NW and the Lane east of 108 Street NW, whichever happens first, and as a condition of subsequent Major Development Permits, the owner shall enter into an Agreement with the City of Edmonton for off-Site improvements to the portion of the north-south Lane and the portion of the east-west Lane abutting the Site. The Agreement process includes an engineering drawing review and approval process. These improvements shall be constructed at the owner’s cost and shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation), City Operations, Integrated Infrastructure Services, and others as required. Improvements to address in the Agreement include, but are not limited to: |
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continuous decorative surface treatment to extend the pedestrian realm; |
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pedestrian scaled lighting; |
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quality, durable street furnishings and materials; and |
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other boulevard treatments specific to each of these roadways. |
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Notwithstanding the above, improvements to the portion of the north-south Lane abutting the Site and the portion of the east-west Lane abutting the Site may be revised due to the timelines for designing and constructing the proposed district park north of Jasper Avenue NW between 106 Street NW and the Lane east of 108 Street NW. Modifications to the scope of work for the improvements of the adjacent Lanes that are to be completed by the owner shall be discussed with Urban Renewal, Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation) in consultation with City Operations, Integrated Infrastructure Services, and others as required. The owner shall be informed of the modifications to the scope of work for the improvements of the adjacent lanes. |
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Prior to the issuance of a development permit for: |
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a building that contains 12 or more Dwelling units; or |
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a building that contains less than 12 Dwelling units, but is part of a Site with 12 or more Dwelling units in total; |
the Development Officer shall ensure a signed agreement has been executed between the City and the owner, requiring the owner to provide the City, at the time of each development permit approval, the option to purchase up to 5% of the proposed number of Dwelling units (rounded to the nearest Dwelling unit) in each building with Dwelling units, at 85% of market value or the equivalent value as cash in lieu (at the discretion of the owner) to the City. The City may exercise its option to purchase only in respect of Dwelling units that are individually titled.
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A minimum of 24 Dwellings shall be developed as Family Oriented Dwellings by having the following characteristics: |
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have a minimum of three bedrooms; |
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be located below the 17th Storey of the development; |
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have dedicated and enhanced bulk storage located within the building; |
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have access to a minimum of 3 bicycle parking spaces; and |
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have access to common Amenity Areas specifically designed for children. |
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