DC2 415

Rideau Park - 10511 - 42 Avenue NW

Bylaw 11353 (October 21, 1996)

 

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate a low rise apartment development with sensitive site development regulations to ensure that development will be compatible with surrounding residential and commercial development.

Lot 2, Block 35, Plan 852 2249, a portion of Lot 3, Block 35, Plan 852 2249 and a portion of 105 Street, closed by Bylaw No. 9451, all to be consolidated in Lot 9, Block 35, Plan 962 ____ (Plan to be registered); as illustrated on the sketch plan attached to this Schedule B - Map containing approximately 0.83 ha (2.05 ac.), Rideau Park, Duggan.

a.Apartment Housing
b.Major Home Occupation
c.Minor Home Occupation
d.Residential Sales Centre
a. The maximum density shall be 135 dwellings per ha (54.7 dwellings per acre).
b. The maximum height shall not exceed 14 m (45.9 ft.) nor four storeys.
c. The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.5.
d. A minimum building set back of 6.0 m shall be provided adjacent to the north, west and east property lines.
e. A minimum building set back of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) shall be provided adjacent to the south property line.
f. Notwithstanding Clause 4(d), a sun/shadow study may be required by the Development Officer in conjunction with the development permit application having regard to the impact of the building on the amenity of the outdoor play area for the day care located to the west. The Development Officer may require increased building set backs depending upon the findings of the sun/shadow study.
g. The maximum total site coverage shall not exceed 40%.
h. Balconies may be allowed to project into required building set backs and yards to a maximum of 2 m (6.6 ft.) and may be covered, but shall not be fully enclosed.
i. Landscaped yards shall be provided as follows:
 
i. a landscaped yard an average of 6.0 m in width with a minimum width of 4.5 m shall be provided adjacent to the north boundary;
ii. a minimum landscaped yard an average of 6.0 m in width with a minimum width of 4.5 m shall be provided adjacent to the east boundary;
iii. a minimum landscaped yard of 7.5 m in width shall be provided adjacent to the south boundary of the site;
iv. a minimum landscaped yard of 6 m in width shall be provided adjacent to that portion of the west property line extending a distance of 17 m from the south property line. The remainder of the landscaped yard adjacent to the west property line shall be a minimum of 3.0 m in width;
v. one coniferous tree and one deciduous tree and five shrubs shall be provided for every 46 m2 (495 sq. ft.) of required yard adjacent to the west, east and south property lines. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum calliper of 8 cm (3.15 in.) and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.); and
vi. two coniferous trees and two deciduous trees and ten shrubs shall be provided for every 46 m2 (495 sq. ft.) of required yard adjacent to the north property line.
j. The portion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline right-of-way within this area shall be grassed and landscaped with a minimum of one coniferous tree and one deciduous tree for each 92 m2 right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
k. The Development Officer shall require, as a condition of approval, that the application provide an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of 100 percent 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.
l. A minimum Amenity Area of 7.5 m2 (80.2 sq. ft.) per dwelling shall be provided in accordance with Section 56 of the Land Use Bylaw.
m. A minimum of 2.5 m2 (26.9 sq. ft.) of Amenity Area per dwelling shall be provided and be developed as communal recreational space, and be aggregated into areas of not less than 50 m2 (538.0 sq. ft.).
n. Separation Space shall be provided between two or more dwellings in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
o. 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.
p. Development in this District shall comply with the following architectural guidelines, all to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
 
i. the perceived massing of the building when viewed from the adjacent residential area to the south shall be minimized through the use of varied building set backs, the articulation of the building facade and roof lines, and the choice and colour of finishing materials;
ii. all exterior finishing materials must be of good quality, durable and attractive in appearance, with consistent treatment on all faces of the building;
iii. an architectural theme compatible with the adjacent residential neighbourhood shall be created through the use of sloped roof elements;
iv. exterior finishing materials shall be primarily neutral or pastel tones with brighter colours used for accents and feature elements; and
v. all mechanical equipment on the roof of any building shall be completely screened or incorporated in the building roof.
q. No loading, storage, or trash collection shall be permitted within the 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.
r. Signs may be allowed in this District as provided for 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.
s. Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw, except that in addition to the requirements of Section 55 of the Land Use Bylaw restricting parking in residential areas, no recreational vehicles shall be stored on the site except in an area designed for such vehicles which is properly screened and landscaped.
t. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Section 50 to 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.Minor Home Occupation shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw.
b.Major Home Occupation shall be developed in accordance with Section 85 of the Land Use Bylaw.
c.Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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