Kensington - southwest of the intersection of 134th Avenue and 124th Street
Bylaw 11280 (June 17, 1996)
To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate seniors-oriented medium density row housing with site development will be compatible with the adjacent residential development.
This District shall apply to a 2.88 hectare (7.1 acre) site located southwest of the intersection of 134th Avenue and 124th Street, Kensington, as shown on the attached Schedule "B" Map and being part of Lot 4, Block 10, Plan 1886 NY.
a. | Row Housing, including Linked Housing |
b. | Semi-detached Housing |
c. | Single Detached Housing |
d. | Minor Home Occupations |
e. | Residential Sales Centre |
a. | Development within this district shall be in general conformance with the concept illustrated in Attachment I as determined by, and to the satisfaction of, the Development Officer. |
b. | The maximum total site density shall not exceed 32.5 units per hectare (13.2 units per acre). |
c. | The maximum building height shall not exceed 6m (19.7 ft.) nor 1 1/2 storeys. |
d. | The maximum total site coverage shall be 40% with a maximum of 28% for principal building and 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 principal buildings shall be 40%. |
e. | A landscaped yard, a minimum of 4.5m (14.8 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to 124th Street and 134 Avenue. |
f. | A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6.0m (19.7 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the southern and western boundaries. |
g. | A rear yard setback of 7.5m (24.6 ft.) shall be provided adjacent to the northern boundary, excluding the portion of this boundary adjacent to 134 Avenue. |
h. | A 1.5m high, uniform screen fence shall be provided on the site adjacent to 124th Street and 134 Avenue (except for curb cuts) and on the south and west property lines. |
i. | A landscaped yard, a minimum of 4.5m (14.8 ft.) in width, shall be provided on all boundaries adjacent to the surrounded AP districted site. |
j. | To ensure that a high standard of 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 which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, complies with the landscaping requirements specified by Clauses e through i of this District. |
k. | A Private Outdoor Amenity Area, at grade, a minimum of 30m2 (322.9 sq. ft.) 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. | No parking, loading, storage or trash collection shall be permitted within a required yard. Parking, storage and trash collection shall be located in such a manner as to be screened from view from adjacent low density residential sites and public roadways in accordance with the provision of Section 69 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
n. | In addition to the requirements of Section 55 of the Land Use Bylaw restricting parking in residential areas, no recreation vehicles shall be stored on the site except in an area designated for such vehicles which is properly secured and landscaped, and in groups not greater than five (5) stalls, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
o. | Waste collection siting shall provide opportunities for recycling initiatives. |
p. | Residential signs shall be allowed in this District in accordance with Schedule 79B, and in accordance with the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. |
q. | Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 - 79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. |
r. | The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Section 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. |
a. | Row housing shall be developed to a maximum of four (4) units per building. |
b. | Minor Home Occupations shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
c. | Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw. |