DC2 305 (Area C)

Carter Crest - Unit #1-35, 1203 Carter Crest Road NW

Bylaw 10411 (June 17, 1993)

 

General Purpose

The general purpose of the following Site Specific Development Control Districts is to provide for low to medium density multiple family housing while addressing the integration of, and transition with, surrounding land uses. The Districts make provisions for a variety of housing types including semi-detached, duplex, row linked, stacked row and apartment housing.

The following development regulations have been divided into Areas A, B and C so as to provide specific regulations for the three development cells proposed.

Areas A & B superseded by Bylaw 10926 (5.379 & 5.380).

 

DC2 Area C

To establish a Sites Specific Development Control District to accommodate low to medium density multiple family housing with sensitive site development regulations to ensure that development will be compatible with surrounding development.

This district shall apply to a 1.58 ha site (Area C) and a 1.43 ha site (Area B) as illustrated on Appendix 1.

a. Semi-detached Housing
b. Row Housing
c. Linked Housing
d. Homecrafts
e. Offices-in-the-Home
f. Residential Sales Centres
g. Limited Group Homes
a. The maximum density shall be 31 dwellings ha (17.0 dwellings units per acre) for Area B and 25 units per hectare for Area C.
b. The maximum height shall not exceed 10.0 m (32.8 ft.) nor 2½ storeys.
c. The maximum total site coverage shall be 40% with a maximum of 28% for the principle building and a maximum of 12% for accessory buildings. Where parking is provided underground or garages are attached to, or designed as an integral part of dwellings, the maximum for principle buildings shall be 40%.
d. The following development setbacks shall apply to Area C:
 
i. a landscaped yard a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) shall be provided adjacent to the north, south and west property lines.
ii. the following development setbacks and development criteria shall apply for any residential buildings located adjacent to the east landscaped yard:
 
A. a Linked Housing or Row Housing building shall contain not more than four (4) dwellings and shall be setback a minimum of 10.0 m from the east property lines, except as stated in (C) below;
B. a Semi-detached building containing not more than two (2) dwellings shall be setback a minimum of 7.5 m from the east property lines; and
C. where that portion of a Linked Housing or Row Housing building is one storey of 5.5 m in height, a minimum setback of 7.5 m from the east property lines shall be provided.
e. The yards required in 4.(f) above shall be landscaped as follows:
 
i. for the north and south landscaped yard, one tree shall be provided for every six lineal meters of yard. The trees shall be provided on the basis of 60:40 deciduous to evergreen. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 7.5 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3 m (9.8 ft.); and
ii. for the east and west landscaped yards, one coniferous, one deciduous and three shrubs shall be provided for every 25 m of lineal yard. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 7.5 m and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3 m (9.8 ft.).
f. Landscaping for the balance of the site, excluding yards, shall be designed to ensure that the high standard of appearance established in the required yards is maintained.
g. A 2 m high berm and a 1.8 m high screen fence shall be provided along the west boundary of Area B.
h. 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) and (f) of this District.
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 or trash collection shall be permitted within a 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. Waste collection siting shall provide opportunities for recycling initiatives.
k. 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.
l. Detailed site and building design plans shall be submitted with the initial Development Permit application. Such plans shall, among other things, conform to the following architectural and site design guidelines:
 
i. the design of the project shall establish a single architectural theme or period architecture, and the principal design elements, finishing materials, colours and roof style shall be consistently applied to the structure in its entirety;
ii. both the roof lines and building facades shall include design elements and variations that will reduce the perceived mass and linearity of the structure and that will add architectural interest; and
iii. all exterior finishing materials must be of a high quality, durable and attractive in appearance with complementary trim features. All exposed sides of the structure shall be finished in a consistent, harmonious manner.
m. 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.
n. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 5079 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 affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
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 93 of the Land Use Bylaw.
d. Limited Group Homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 91 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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