DC2 312 (Area A)

Matt Berry - southwest corner of 64 Street and 158 Avenue

Bylaw 10369 (July 27, 1993)

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District for low density multiple family residential to prescribed development criteria which will ensure that the development is compatible with the adjacent residential uses.

This DC5 District shall apply to Lot 2, Block 3, Plan 892 2625 in the SW 35-53-24-W4M; located at the southwest corner of 64 Street and 158 Avenue, as shown on the sketch plan to the Bylaw adopting this DC5 District, Matt Berry.

a. Office-in-the-Home
b. Homecrafts
c. Daytime Child Care Services
d. Semi-detached Housing, Row Housing and Linked Housing
e. Residential Sales Centre
a. A landscaped yard a minimum of 7.5 m shall be provided adjacent to the south property line.
b. A landscaped yard a minimum of 9.0 m shall be provided adjacent to the west property line.
c. A landscaped yard a minimum of 6.0 m shall be provided adjacent to the east and north property lines.
d. The landscaped yards referred to in (a), (b) and (c) above shall consist of one coniferous tree, one deciduous tree and five shrubs for every 46 m2 of required yard. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 7.6 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m.
e. A 1.8 m high screen fence shall be provided adjacent to the south and west property lines.
f. Landscaping for the balance of the site shall consist of mature deciduous and coniferous trees in a proportion of approximately 50:50. The deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 7.6 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m. Two trees per dwelling unit shall be provided together with a mixture of deciduous shrubs. The main intent of this landscaping is to screen the Private Outdoor Amenity Areas from abutting sites and to create a landscaped transition between development on the site and adjacent sites.
g. A minimum landscaped yard of 5.0 m shall be provided for all dwelling units fronting on an internal roadway.
h. The Development Officer 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 paid to the City, for its use absolutely; and
ii. 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.
i. The maximum height shall not exceed 10 m nor 2½ storeys.
j. The following development setbacks and development criteria shall apply for those buildings located adjacent to the south 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 9.1 m from the south property line;
ii. a Semi-detached building containing not more than two (2) dwellings shall be setback a minimum of 8.0 m from the south property line;
iii. where that portion of a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi-detached building is oriented toward the south property line and is limited to one storey or 5.5 m in height, a setback a minimum of 7.5 m from the south 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 south, a minimum building setback of 7.5 m from the south property line shall be provided.
k. A Private Outdoor Amenity Area, at grade, a minimum of 30 sq. m per dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Bylaw.
l. Separation Space shall be provided between two or more dwellings in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
m. Signs may be allowed in this District as provided for in accordance with Schedule 79A and in accordance with the general provision of Sections 79.2 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
n. No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display areas shall be permitted within a required yard. Loading, storage and trash collection areas shall be located in a manner that minimizes their impact on adjacent single family development, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, and 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.
o. The overall design and finish of buildings shall comply with the following criteria, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
 
i. all buildings shall have sloped roofs, finished with cedar shakes, asphalt shingles, clay tiles or other roofing materials which are consistent with the roofing materials and colours generally associated with single detached residential development;
ii. 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
iii. all exposed building faces shall be finished in a consistent and harmonious manner, with exterior finishes limited to muted earth tones and with strong colours limited to use as accents. Exterior finishing materials shall be consistent with those generally associated with single detached residential development and may include brick or other masonry materials.
p.Development in the District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 79, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw.
q.The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 50 to 79, inclusive, 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.
r.A minimum building setback of 7.5 m shall be required from the pipeline right-of-way crossing the northeast portion of the site.
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. 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.

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