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The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.5. |
| b. |
A landscaped yard a minimum of 3 m in width shall be provided adjacent to Calgary Trail Southbound, and a landscaped yard a minimum of 5.0 m in width shall be provided adjacent to Calgary Trail Northbound. |
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The landscape treatment for the yard adjacent to Calgary Trail Southbound shall be in accordance with the landscape plan approved as part of the original DC2 Development Agreement for the site. The landscape treatment for the yard adjacent to Calgary Trail Northbound shall include four mature deciduous trees (a minimum calliper of 8 cm) and four evergreen trees (a minimum of 3.0 m in height) along with a minimum of 20 shrubs for each 35 m of frontage, with the planting to be grouped in modules not greater than 25 m in length. The landscaping along Calgary Trail Northbound shall also include a discontinuous undulating berm not to exceed 1 m in height. |
| c. |
A minimum building setback of 11 m from Calgary Trail Southbound shall be required for buildings which have a wall length facing Calgary Trail Southbound which is more than 50 m in length or for any buildings greater than 10 m in height. |
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A minimum building setback of 25 m shall be required from Calgary Trail Northbound, except that buildings which are less than 6 m in height and less than 1,000 m2 in gross floor area may be set back a minimum of 7.5 m from Calgary Trail Northbound at the discretion of the Development Officer, where the design of the building and the use of landscaping will ensure a high standard of appearance and minimize the perception of massing. |
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The maximum building height shall not exceed 15 m (49.2 ft.) nor four (4) storeys excluding mechanical units and penthouses, except that the maximum height for office buildings shall not exceed 40 m (131.23 ft.) nor 10 storeys. Any building in excess of four (4) storeys shall be located not closer than 105 m from the property line adjacent to Calgary Trail Southbound. |
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No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required yard, and loading, storage, parking and trash collection areas shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
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Development shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer: |
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all exterior finishing materials must be of good quality, durable and attractive in appearance, and all exposed building faces shall have consistent and harmonious exterior finishing materials; |
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on-site security and building lighting must be situated and designed such that the illumination is directed downwards and no direct rays of light are directed outward from the site; |
| iii. |
all mechanical equipment on the roof of any building shall be concealed by screening in a manner compatible with the architectural character of the building, or concealed by incorporating it within the building roof; and |
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that any buildings with a wall exceeding 30 m in length shall comply with the following guidelines: |
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the roofline and building facade shall include design elements and variations that reduce the perceived mass of the building and add architectural interest; |
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the exterior wall finishing materials shall be predominantly composed of light earth tone or muted colours and consist of brick, precast concrete, textured concrete, stone, glazing or stucco, with prefinished metal or wood limited to use as an accent; and |
| C. |
the provision of landscaping to minimize the perceived mass of the building and create visual interest. |
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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 a security being that: |
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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; |
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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. |
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Detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the initial development permit application for approval by the Development Officer, in compliance with the landscaping requirements specified by the Clauses of this district, and as required by Section 69.3(2) of the Land Use Bylaw for the landscaping of parking areas to ensure a high standard of appearance and a sensitive transition to the surrounding land uses. |
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Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Schedule 79D and in accordance with the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. |
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Developments in this district shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. Notwithstanding Section 69.2.7, 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 in a healthy condition two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping. |
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The Development Officer may grant relaxations to the regulations contained in Sections 50 to 79 of the Land Use Bylaw and the provision 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. |
