DC2 198

Matt Berry - 160 Avenue between 66 Street & 64 Street 

Bylaw 9357 (February 13, 1990)

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate low to medium density residential development consisting of 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 area shall apply to a 2.1 ha portion of the SW 1/4 Section 35-53-24-W4M as illustrated on the sketch plan attached to Bylaw No. 9357, adopting this DC5 District, Matt Berry, Pilot Sound.

a. Semi-detached Housing, Row Housing and Linked Housing
b. Offices-in-the-Home
c. Homecrafts
d. Residential Sales Centre
e. Limited Group Homes
f. Group Homes
g. Daytime Child Care Services
a. The maximum total site density shall not exceed 42.0 units per hectare.
b. The maximum height shall not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft.) nor 2 1/2 storeys.
c. The maximum total site coverage shall not exceed 40% with a maximum of 12% for garages or car ports. Garages or car ports shall be designed as an integral part of the principal building.
d. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the west property line. No parking, loading or storage shall be allowed within this 6.0 m yard.
e. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the north and east property lines. No parking, loading or storage shall be allowed within this 7.5 m yard. This yard shall be landscaped with mature coniferous trees, a minimum of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) in height for every 4.0 m (13.1 ft.) of lineal yard.
f. A uniform screen fence of a solid design 1.8 m high, shall be provided adjacent to the west, north and east property lines.
g. A minimum landscaped yard of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) shall be provided for all dwelling units fronting on an internal roadway and not more than 50 percent of the yard shall be used for parking or loading.
h. Landscaping for the balance of the site shall consist of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees. Two trees per dwelling unit will be provided together with a mixture of deciduous trees and shrubs.
i. There shall be no vehicular access to the site along 66 Street.
j. The following development setbacks and development criteria shall apply for those buildings located adjacent to the north and east required landscaped yard:
 
i. a Linked Housing or Row Housing building shall contain not more than four (4) dwellings and shall be setback a minimum of 10.7 m (35 ft.) from either the north or east property line;
ii. a Semi-detached building containing not more than two (2) dwellings shall be setback a minimum of 9.1 m (30 ft.) from either the north or east property line;
iii. where that portion of a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi-detached building is oriented toward the north and east property line and is limited to one storey or 5.5 m (18.0 ft.) in height, a setback a minimum of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from either the north or east property line shall be provided; and
iv. where a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi-detached building is sited in a flanking manner and such that the building has no principal living room windows and habitable room windows facing the north and east, a minimum building setback of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the north and east property line shall be provided.
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. To ensure that a high standard 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 landscaping requirements specified by Clauses d, e, f, g, and h of this District.
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 Letter of Credit or 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.
o. No parking, loading, storage or trash collection shall be permitted with the required yard. Storage and trash collection shall be located in such a manner as to be screened from view from adjacent residential sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw.
p. Signs may be allowed in this District as provided for in accordance with Schedule 79A and in accordance with the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
q. All surface disturbances on or within the vicinity of the pipeline right-of-way shall be undertaken in a manner acceptable to the pipeline operator and be in accordance with the 'Pipeline Crossing Agreement' between the developer and pipeline operator.
r. The alignment of the pipeline within that portion of the pipeline right-of-way through this site shall be demarcated prior to any surface disturbances being undertaken within or near the pipeline right-of-way.
s. Development shall comply with the following architectural guidelines:
 
i. exterior building finishes shall consist of brick or other textured masonry materials and cedar or other appropriate siding materials of durable quality, attractive in appearance and used either separately or in combination;
ii. roofs shall be sloped and of a residential character and finished with cedar shakes, asphalt shingles or clay tiles; and
iii. exterior finishing materials shall be limited to muted earth tones with strong colours limited to use as accents.
t. Vehicular parking shall be provided adjacent to each dwelling or designed as an integral part of the dwelling.
u. 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.
v. 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 this District, and would not affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
w. In addition to the requirements of Section 55 of the Edmonton Land Use Bylaw restricting parking in residential areas, no recreational vehicles shall be stored on the site except in an area designated for such vehicles which is properly screened and landscaped.
a. Offices-in-the-Home shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw.
b. Homecrafts shall be developed in accordance with Section 85 of the Land Use Bylaw.
c. Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.
d. Group Homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 91 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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