DC2 291

Gold Bar - northeast corner of 50 Street and 101 Avenue

Bylaw 10200 (September 14, 1992)

To establish a Site Specific Direct Control District to accommodate small retail development, having a range of general commercial uses, with site development regulations that will ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses.

This DC5 District shall apply to Lots 11U, 12U and 13, Block 89, Plan 6098 K.S. and Lot 14, Block 89, Plan 6659 K.S., located on the northeast corner of 50 Street and 101 Avenue, Gold Bar.

a. Convenience Retail Stores
b. Health Services
c. Minor Eating and Drinking Establishments
d. Personal Service Shops
e. Professional, Financial and Office Support Services
f. Commercial Schools
g. Daytime Child Care Services
h. Gas Bars
i. General Retail Stores up to a Maximum Gross Floor Area of 2500 m2 (26,909.75 sq. ft.)
j. Indoor Participant Recreation Services
k. Minor Service Stations
l. Minor Veterinary Services
m. Minor and Major Second Hand Stores
n. Automotive and Equipment Repair Shops
o. Business Support Services
p. Custom Manufacturing Establishments
q. Equipment Rentals
r. Household Repair Services
s. Minor Amusement Establishments
t. Limited Contractor Services
u. Warehouse Sales up to a Maximum Gross Floor Area of 2500 m2 (26,909.75 sq. ft.)
v. Drive-in Food Services
w. Private Clubs
x. Professional Offices
y. Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services

The following regulations shall apply to all uses:

a. The maximum floor area ratio shall be 3.0.
b. The maximum building height shall not exceed 14 m (45.9 ft.) nor two storeys.
c. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) in width shall be required adjacent to the north, south and west property lines. The landscaping of this yard shall include the planting of a minimum of two (2) deciduous trees, two (2) coniferous trees and ten (10) shrubs for each 35.0 m (114.8 ft.) of frontage, planted in groupings that enhance the overall appearance of the site, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
d. A 1.8 m screen fence with pedestrian openings shall be provided adjacent to the east property line extending from the northeast corner of the site along the east property line to terminate at the northwest corner of Lot 3U, Block 89, Plan 6098 KS.
e. Minimum building setbacks shall be required as follows:
 
i. a 3.6 m (11.8 ft.) setback is required from the east property line;
ii. minor service stations and automotive and equipment repair shops shall have a minimum setback of 18.2 m (59.7 ft.) from the north property line; and
iii. drive-in food services and rapid drive-through vehicle services shall be permitted only within 73.5 m (241.0 ft.) from the south property line.
f. Where the landscaping provisions of this Bylaw require deciduous and coniferous trees, landscaping shall consist of deciduous trees having a minimum caliper of 5 cm (1.96 in.) and coniferous trees having a minimum height of 2 m (6.56 ft.).
g. The Development Officer may require additional landscaping or a fence or a combination thereof to ensure an appropriate transition to the residential area to the north and east.
h. 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 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. Landscaping shall be provided on the interior of the site to break up the appearance of large areas of parking, to visually define primary circulation aisles and to soften the appearance of buildings, all to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
i. The Development Officer shall require, as a condition of 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 paid to the City, for its use absolutely; 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.
j. 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 screened from view from any adjacent sites or public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw.
k. Development shall comply with the following additional design guidelines to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
 
i. the design of the project shall achieve a compatible architectural appearance having regard to the principal design elements, finishing materials, colours and roof styles for each building. The building designs shall include the use of sloped roof elements or parapet details;
ii. all exterior finishing materials must be of good quality, durable and attractive in appearance, and all exposed building faces shall have harmonious exterior finishing materials having regard to the objective of ensuring a high standard of appearance and the treatment of the rear elevation of buildings adjacent to the northern and eastern perimeter of the site shall be consistent with that of the front elevation;
iii. the roofline and building facade shall include design elements and variations that reduce the perceived mass of buildings and add architectural interest;
iv. the provision of landscaping to minimize the perceived mass of buildings and create visual interest;
v. 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; and
vi. 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.
l. Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Schedule 79E and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. In addition, individual business identification signs located on the facade shall be similar as to proportion, construction materials and placement. The design, placement and scale of the signs shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, so as to ensure that signage does not detract from the overall appearance of the development and that signage is not obtrusive.
m. Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development regulations of Section 50 to 79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
n. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to the regulations contained in Section 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.
a. Drive-in Food Services and any food pickup window associated with a Minor Eating and Drinking Establishment shall be developed in accordance with Section 82 of the Land Use Bylaw. The location of any accessory food pickup window and circulation aisle shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the General Manager of the Transportation Department having regard to the minimization of traffic circulation conflicts both on and off-site.
b. The Gas Bar, Minor Service Stations and Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 82 of the Land Use Bylaw and, in addition automotive and equipment repair shops, shall be developed in accordance with the following additional criteria:
 
i. Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services shall have the orientation of the bays and circulation and queuing aisles being to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the General Manager of the Transportation Department having regard to on-site and off-site traffic impacts;
ii. the design, finishing, and siting of development, including the orientation of gas pump islands and service bays, shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer having regard to achieving a consistent and compatible relationship with the overall design and finishing of the project, ensuring a high standard of appearance when viewed from adjacent public roadways, and minimizing traffic circulation conflicts both off and on-site;
iii. any canopy located over the gas pump islands shall be designed and finished in a manner consistent with the design and finishing of the principal building, with the overall height and scale of the canopy to be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, such that the canopy is not obtrusive and maintains consistency with the eave line of the principal building; and
iv. No service bay vehicle access shall be permitted from the north face of a building where visible from a residential district to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. No service bay vehicle access shall be permitted from the east face of a building beyond 73.5 meters (241 feet) from the south property line.
v. All operations and mechanical equipment associated with Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services shall be located within an enclosed building.
vi. The siting, access and traffic impact shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, in consultation with the General Manager of the Transportation Department, who shall ensure that such developments do not prejudice the safety and transportation function of the adjacent public roadways and that there is safe, efficient planning of on-site traffic circulation.
c. 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 high. Daytime Child Care services shall be located in the north or west areas of the site and that there shall be a building between this use and 101 Avenue, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.

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