DC2 151

Bearspaw -  south of 11 Ave, between 108 Street & 109 Street 

Bylaw 8932 (July 19, 1988)

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate low to medium density residential development consisting of single detached housing, semi-detached housing and row housing and to establish sensitive site development regulations to ensure that development will be compatible with the surrounding residential development.

This DC5 District shall apply to Block A, Plan 792-1634, Bearspaw.

a. Area "A" being the westerly portion of the site comprising approximately 2.4 ha, and as shown in Clause 6 hereof:
 
i. Single Detached Housing
ii. Row Housing, including Semi-detached and Linked Housing
iii. Homecrafts
iv. Offices-in-the-home
v. Residential Sales Centre.
b. Area "B" being the balance of the site comprising approximately 1.4 ha, and as shown under Clause 6 hereof:
 
i. Single Detached Housing
ii. Daytime Child Care Services
iii. Homecrafts
iv. Offices-in-the-home
v. Residential Sales Centre.
Development Criteria Specific to Area "A"
a. The maximum total site density shall not exceed 26.0 units per hectare (10 units/acre) with a maximum of 63 units allowed on the site.
b. The maximum building height shall not exceed 8.6 m (28.0 ft.) nor one and one-half storeys with the exception that buildings along the northern portion of the site located opposite existing single family dwellings shall not exceed one storey.
c. The maximum total site coverage shall not exceed 40%. Garages shall be designed as an integral part of the principal building.
d. A landscaped yard, an average of 7.5 m in width with no portion less than 6.0 m in width, shall be provided along the north property line east of 109 Street. Existing trees within 4 meters of the north property line, east of 109 Street, shall be retained.
e. Landscaping for the balance of Area "A" shall consist of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees. Two trees per dwelling unit will be provided together with a mixture of deciduous and coniferous shrubs.
f. A landscaped rear yard, a minimum of 7.5 m in width or a landscaped side yard a minimum of 4.5 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the east and south property lines.
g. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6 m in width, shall be provided for any dwellings located adjacent to the 7.5 m top-of-the-bank set back line along the west portion of the site.
h. All other yards for Area "A" shall be as follows:
 
i. the minimum front yard adjacent to a public roadway shall be 6.0 m (19.7 ft.);
ii. the minimum front yard adjacent to an internal roadway shall be 5.5 m; and
iii. minimum side yards of 2 m (6.6 ft.) each shall be provided, except where the side yard abuts a flanking public or internal roadway, in which case the yard shall not be less than 4.5 m (14.8 ft.).
i. No vehicular access shall be allowed through Area "A" to the lands abutting to the south.
j. The southern and eastern boundaries of the site shall have a 1.8 m uniform screen fence constructed on them.
k. A Private Outdoor Amenity Area, at grade, a minimum of 30 sq. m (322.9 sq. ft.) per dwelling unit shall be provided.
l. Separation Space shall be provided between two or more dwellings in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
m. Development in this District shall comply with the following architectural guidelines:
 
i. Exterior finishing materials shall consist of brick, other textured masonry materials or other appropriate siding materials of good quality, durable and attractive in appearance and used either separately or in combination.
ii. Roofs shall be sloped and of a residential character.
iii. Exterior finishing materials shall be limited to muted earth tones with strong colours limited to use as accents only.
n. The Development Officer shall require, as a condition of approval, that the applicant provide an irrevocable letter of credit or a performance bond, in the amount of 100% of the established landscaping cost, the conditions of the security being that:
 
i. if the landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this District and the landscaping plan, within one growing season after the completion of the development, then the amount fixed shall be paid to the City, for its use absolutely;
ii. the Development Officer shall not release the Landscaping Bond until an inspection of the site has demonstrated that the landscaping has been well maintained and is in a healthy condition, two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping.
Development Criteria Specific to Area "B"
a. The minimum site area shall be 360 sq. m (3,875.0 sq. ft.) per dwelling.
b. The minimum site width shall be 12 m (39.4 ft.).
c. The minimum site depth shall be 30 m (98.4 ft.).
d. The maximum height shall not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft.) nor 2½ storeys.
e. The maximum total site coverage shall not exceed 40%, with a maximum of 28% for a principal building and maximum of 12% for accessory buildings. Where a garage is attached to or designed as an integral part of a dwelling, the maximum for the principal building shall be 40%.
f. The minimum front yard shall be 6 m (19.7 ft.).
g. The minimum rear yard shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft.).
h. Side yards shall be established on the following basis:
 
i. Side yards shall total at least 20% of the site width, with a minimum side yard of 1.2 m (3.94 ft.), except that the minimum side yard for buildings over 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in height shall be 2 m (6.6 ft.).
ii. Where there is no lane abutting the site, one side yard shall be at least 3 m (9.8 ft.) for vehicular access, unless there is an attached garage or a garage which is an integral part of the dwelling.
i. There be no vehicular access along 109 Street or 108 Street but that access be left to the satisfaction of the Planning and Building Department to go either along the pipeline right-of-way or the western top-of-the-bank.
Development Criteria Common to Area "A" and Area "B"
a. Signs may be allowed in this district as provided for in Sign Schedule 79A and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
b. Development in this district shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50-79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw, except that in addition to the requirements of Section 55 of the Land Use Bylaw restricting parking in residential areas, no recreational vehicles shall be stored on Area "A" except in an area designated for such vehicles which is properly screened and landscaped.
c. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 50-79 of the Land Use Bylaw and the provisions of this district, if, in his opinion, such a variance would be in keeping with the general purpose of the district and would not affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
a. Single Detached Housing in this district shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of the RF1 District of the Land Use Bylaw.
b. Offices-in-the-Home shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw.
c. Homecrafts shall be developed in accordance with Section 85 of the Land Use Bylaw.
d. Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.
e. Daytime Child Care Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 93 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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