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Eaux Claires - north of 153 Avenue and west of the future alignment of the 95 Street right-of-way

Bylaw 9665 (January 15, 1991)

To establish a site specific development control district to allow for the development of a religious assembly use and to prescribe development criteria which will ensure that the development is compatible with adjacent residential uses.

This DC5 District shall apply to that portion of Lot 15, Block 1, Plan 6215 V, located north of 153 Avenue and west of the future alignment of the 95 Street right-of-way, as shown on the attached sketch plan to the Bylaw adopting this DC5 District, Eaux Claires.

a. Religious Assembly
b. Daytime Child Care Services

The following regulations shall apply to all uses:

a. The maximum site coverage shall be 20% of the site area;
b. The maximum building height shall not exceed 10 m (32.80 ft.) nor 2½ storeys.
c. A minimum development setback of 15 m (49.2 ft.) shall be required adjacent to the north and south property lines. A minimum development setback of 15 m (49.2 ft.) shall be required adjacent to the future alignment of the 95 Street right-of-way. A minimum development setback of 7.5 m (26.61 ft.) shall be required adjacent to the west property line.
d. A landscaped yard a minimum of 7.5 m (26.6 ft.) shall be required adjacent to the north property line.
e. A landscaped yard a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) in width shall be required along the south and east property line, the east property line to be established by the westerly limits of the future alignment of 95 Street.
f. A landscaped yard a minimum of 4.5 m (14.8 ft.) shall be required adjacent to the west property line. In addition, uniform screen fencing consistent with the existing fencing on the south portion of the west property line shall be provided on the balance of the west property line.
g. A berm, a minimum height of 0.7 m, shall be provided within the east and south yards of the site.
h. The landscaping of the north, east and south yards shall include a minimum of 3 deciduous trees (a minimum of 7.6 cm in caliper), 3 coniferous trees (a minimum of 3 m in height) and 15 shrubs for each 30 m of frontage, planted in groupings that enhance the overall appearance of the site, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. The landscaping of the west yard shall include a minimum of 3 coniferous (a minimum of 3 m in height) and 3 deciduous trees (a minimum of 7.6 cm in caliper) and 15 shrubs for each 30 m for that portion of the yard not located adjacent to the building structure.
i. Continuous screen fencing of a solid design, a minimum of 1.8 m in height, shall be provided adjacent to the north property line of the site.
j. To ensure that a high standard of appearance and 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 4 (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) of this District.
k. The Development Office shall require, as a condition of development approval, that the applicant provide an irrevocable letter of credit, 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 drawn upon by the City, to the extent required to complete the required landscaping; and
ii. the Development Officer shall not release the letter of credit 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.
l. Maximum seating shall not exceed 1,000.
m. Parking shall be developed, in accordance with Schedule 66A and other standards in accordance with Section 69.2 of the City's Land Use Bylaw, with landscaped islands between aisles to reduce the visual impact of large parking areas to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. Off-street parking shall be provided at a rate of one stall per 5 seats.
n. Development shall comply with the following architectural guidelines to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
 
i. exterior building finishes shall be of durable quality masonry compatible with residential development;
ii. finishing colours shall be limited to muted tones, with strong colours limited to use as accents;
iii. the building design shall include articulated facades and other architectural detailing to the north, south and east to reduce the visual impact of the building mass; and
iv. the landscaping design shall include provision for appropriate planting near the building to reduce the perceived mass of the building.
o. No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required yard. Loading, storage and trash collection areas shall be located to the rear or sides of the principal building and shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3.
p. Developments in this District shall be regulated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. In this evaluation the Development Officer may grant relaxations to the regulations contained in Sections 50 through 79 and the provisions of this District if, in his opinion, such a variance would not affect the privacy, amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
q. Signs shall 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.
a. Daytime Child Care Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 93 of the Land Use Bylaw and shall be located such that direct access at grade can be provided to an outdoor play area. The outdoor play area, which shall be approved by the Development Officer in consultation with the General Manager of Community and Family Services, shall be located away from vehicular-oriented uses and from parking and loading areas on the site, and shall be enclosed by building walls or a screen fence a minimum of 1.8 m in height.

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