DC2 188

Eastwood - east of 82 Street between 118 and 119 Avenues.

Bylaw 9264 (September 26, 1989)

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate low intensity retail, commercial, office and service uses and to establish sensitive site development criteria to ensure that development will be compatible with surrounding residential, commercial, and institutional uses.

This DC5 District shall apply to a portion of Lot 3, Lots 4 to 10 inclusive, Lots 83 to 89 inclusive, a portion of Lot 90, Lots 91 and 92, Block 1, Plan LXIII; Lots 2 to 5 inclusive, Block 1, Plan 7082 BW, closed portions of lanes and a portion of 81 Street between 118 and 119 Avenues, to be closed under Bylaw No. 9236; generally located east of 82 Street between 118 and 119 Avenues, Eastwood.

a. Business Support Services
b. Commercial Schools
c. General Retail Stores
d. Health Services
e. Major and Minor Alcohol Sales
f. Professional, Financial, and Office Support Services
g. Public Library and Cultural Exhibits
a. The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.6.
b. The maximum building height shall not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft.) exclusive of parapets and architectural projections.
c. The general site layout, building location and design shall be substantially in accordance with the site plan and elevations as illustrated in Appendix I to Schedule B of Bylaw 9264.
d. The total maximum gross floor area for General Retail Stores for the site as a whole shall not exceed 4,650 m2 (50,054 sq. ft.).
e. A building setback, a minimum of 7.04 m (23.1 ft.) in width shall be required adjacent to 118 Avenue to reflect future roadway widening requirements for 118 Avenue. Within this required setback, a landscaped yard a minimum of 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) in width shall be provided. Landscaping shall consist of groupings of four coniferous trees, a minimum of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) in height and three deciduous trees, a minimum caliper of 8 cm (3.1 in.), together with a mix of ten coniferous and deciduous shrubs for every 25.0 m of linear yard, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
f. A building setback, minimum of 7.04 m (23.1 ft.) in width shall be required adjacent to 82 Street except in the northeastern portion of the site, to reflect future roadway widening requirements for 82 Street. Within the required setback, a landscaped yard, a minimum of 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) in width, shall be provided. Landscaping shall consist of an undulating berm, an average height of 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) in height, together with planting consisting of groupings of four coniferous trees, a minimum of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) in height and three deciduous trees, a minimum caliper of 8 cm (3.1 in.) together with a mix of ten coniferous and deciduous shrubs for every 25.0 m of linear yard, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
g. A minimum building setback of 4.5 m (14.89 ft.) shall be required from the north property line. Within this setback, a landscaped yard of 4.5 m (14.89 ft.) in width shall be provided. Landscaping shall consist of an undulating berm, an average height of 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) in height, together with planting consisting of groupings of four mature coniferous trees, a minimum of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) in height, three mature deciduous trees, a minimum caliper of 8 cm (3.1 in.), and together with a mix of ten coniferous and deciduous shrubs for every 25.0 m of linear yard, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
h. A minimum building setback of 18.2 m (60.0 ft.) shall be required from the east property lines.
i. No parking, loading, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required yard. Loading, storage, and trash collection areas shall be located along the eastern side of the principle building and shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites and/or public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw.
j. A minimum of 15 parking spaces shall be provided and appropriately signed in the northeast portion of the site for the exclusive use of the abutting site owned by the City of Edmonton and housing the Eastwood Health Centre (Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 3066KS), until such time as the abutting Lot 2 is redeveloped or alternate parking arrangements are made.
k. Landscaped open space within the parking area shall be provided in accordance with Section 69.3(2) of the Land Use Bylaw and located in a manner so as to effectively break up the large parking areas, providing visual relief, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
l. Landscaping and hardsurfacing of the parking area shall be completed with the first phase of development on the site.
m. Any exterior lighting of the site shall be designed so that the lighting is directed away from the adjacent residential development to the west and to the north and the intensity of illumination shall not extend beyond the boundaries of the site.
n. Development in this District shall comply with the following architectural guidelines; to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
 
i. both the rooflines and building facade shall include design elements and variations that will reduce the massing and linearity of a large building when viewed from the adjacent residential area to the west and to the north and create a high standard of building appearance;
ii. all finishing materials must be of good quality, durable and attractive in appearance with consistent treatment for all sides of the building; and
iii. all mechanical equipment on the roof of the building shall be completely screened or incorporated in the roof envelope.
o. To ensure a high standard of appearance and a sensitive transition to the surrounding land uses are achieved, detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the initial development permit application for approval by the Development Officer which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, comply with the planting and berming requirements specified by Clauses 4e), 4f), and 4g) of this District.
p. 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 the established landscaping costs, the conditions of security being that:
 
i. if the landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of the District and the landscaping plans within one growing season after the completion of the development, then the amount fixed shall be paid to the City for its uses absolutely; and
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 healthy condition two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping.
q. Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided in Schedule 79D and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. In addition, freestanding signs intended to identify the site and the principal tenant shall be located along 82 Street and 118 Avenue frontages in order to protect the visual environment along 119 Avenue.
r. Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 5079 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
s. The Development Officer may grant relaxations contained in Sections 50 through 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 adversely affect the amenities, use, and enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
t. Major and Minor Alcohol Sales shall be developed in accordance with Section 98 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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