DC2 569

Falconer Heights - Unit 1, Condominium Plan 002 0080 (Area A) and Units 3 to 26, inclusive, Condominium Plan 002 0082 (Area B)

Bylaw 12857 (August 21, 2001)

The purpose of this Provision is to accommodate low and medium density housing, with specific development regulations that will ensure compatibility with the adjacent residential land uses and to ensure a high standard of appearance from the adjacent roadways.

This DC2 Provision shall apply to Unit 1, Condominium Plan 002 0080 (Area A) and Units 3 to 26, inclusive, Condominium Plan 002 0082 (Area B) as shown on Schedule "A" of this Bylaw annexed to the Bylaw adopting this DC2 Provision, Falconer Heights

a.Apartment Housing
b.Residential Sales Centre
c.Minor Home Based Business
d.Personal Service Shops, Convenience Retail Stores, Restaurants and Health Services when designed as an integral and secondary component of a residential development
e.Projecting On-premises Sign
f.Fascia On-premises Sign
g.Freestanding On-premises Sign
h.Temporary On-premises Sign
a. The number of residential dwelling units shall not exceed 170.
b. The maximum building height shall not exceed 14 m nor four storeys; except where Apartment Housing is to be developed adjacent to the existing low density residential uses to the south. The most southerly faces on the south setback line shall not exceed 10 meters or 3 storeys with the eave line not higher than geodetic 685.1 m corresponding to the eave line of the existing 2 storey homes abutting the south of the south property line. The maximum slope for both the roof and "stepping" portion of the building shall be 45 degrees.
c. The minimum Front Yard shall be 6 m, located on a portion of the north property line adjacent only to the public road right-of-way (cul-de-sac turn around) as shown on Appendix I of this Bylaw.
d. The minimum Rear Yard shall be 7.5 m, located adjacent to the south property line as shown on Appendix I of this Bylaw.
e. The minimum Side Yard shall be 1 m for each storey or partial storey, except that a total of at least 2 m shall be provided in all cases. Side Yards shall be provided on the east and west property lines and on that portion of the north property line which is not adjacent to the public road right-of-way (cul-de-sac turn around) as shown on Appendix I of this Bylaw.
f. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 7.5 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the south property line. Landscape treatment within this yard shall consist of deciduous trees and coniferous trees to enhance the development and act as a visual screen from the adjacent low density residential lands. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum calliper of 8 cm and coniferous trees a minimum height of 3 m. Planting within this yard shall consist of a minimum of 3 deciduous trees and 3 coniferous trees for each 35 lineal metres of yard as shown on Appendix I of this Bylaw
g. A landscaped yard shall be provided adjacent to the east and west property lines. Landscaping treatment within this yard shall include the planting of mature deciduous trees (minimum calliper of 8 cm) and coniferous trees (a minimum height of 3 m). Planting within these yards shall consist of a minimum of 2 deciduous trees and 2 coniferous trees for each 35 lineal metres of frontage as shown on Appendix I of this Bylaw. From the south west corner of the site, 4 coniferous and 4 deciduous trees shall be planted northerly along the west property line for 35 lineal metres to provide additional buffer.
h. Access and egress will be restricted to the proposed public roadway north of the site and there shall be no provision for access, vehicular nor pedestrian, to the adjacent residential areas to the south
i. Separation Space shall be provided in accordance with Section 48 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw.
j. Minimum Amenity Areas shall be 7.5 sq. m. for each apartment unit. Indoor amenity space provided for residents may be included in the total amenity area required;
k. A communal recreation space a minimum of 100 sq.m. shall be provided in a single area for useable recreation space within the apartment building
l. Outdoor parking, loading, trash collection and service areas shall be located, constructed and screened from the adjacent residential areas to the south and shall be located to the north side of the building
m. Development in this Provision shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
 
i. Design techniques including, but not limited to, the use of sloped roofs, variations in building setbacks and articulation of building facades shall be employed in order to minimize the perception of massing of the building when viewed from the adjacent residential areas to the south;
ii. The roof line of buildings shall consist of either sloped roofs of varying pitches and may include gable-ends, dormers or steeples, and be finished in any combination of metal, or with wood shakes, asphalt shingles, clay tiles, or roof materials having a similar texture and appearance; or flat roofs where they are concealed by parapet walls that include articulation and use of design elements that are in harmony with the principal architectural theme;
iii. The predominant exterior finishing materials shall be any combination of brick, stucco, siding, stone or other masonry materials having a similar character, with wood or metal trim limited to use as an accent, having regard to the objective of ensuring that the development is of a high quality that is compatible with the adjacent residential areas;
iv. All exposed sides of the buildings and the roofs shall be finished in a consistent harmonious manner;
v. The location of roof-top mechanical equipment, exhaust fans and other potential sources of excessive noise shall not be located adjacent to or in close proximity to the existing residential uses to the south; and
vi. There shall be no windows on the south façade of the fourth storey of the central south-protruding portion of the building directly facing the residential properties to the south;
n. Where apartment housing is to be developed as non-family housing specifically intended for older individuals, the following variances to the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw may be considered by the Development Officer:
 
i. The parking requirements of Section 54.1 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw may be reduced, subject to a Parking Demand Study which satisfactorily demonstrates that parking needs of the development can be met on site. Apartment housing containing communal amenity area and providing meal service for the residents shall be deemed to conform to housing for senior citizens as defined in Section 54.2 Schedule 1; and
ii. The provision of enhanced and enlarged communal Amenity Areas and other communal facilities over that required by Section 46 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw may be required by the Development Officer, where such an increase would benefit the particular needs of older tenants/owners.
a. Single Detached Housing
b. Semi-detached and Duplex Housing
c. Row Housing
d. Residential Sales Centre
e. Minor Home Based Business
f. Fascia On-premises Sign
g. Freestanding On-premises Sign
h. Temporary On-premises Sign
a. The number of residential units shall not exceed 23.
b. The maximum building height shall not exceed 12 m nor 3 storeys. The most southerly face on the south setback line shall not exceed 10 meters or 3 storeys with the eave line not higher than geodetic 685.1 m corresponding to the eave line of the existing 2 storey homes abutting the south of the south property line.
c. The minimum Rear Yard shall be 7.5 m, located adjacent to the south property line of Units 23 and 24 as shown on Appendix II of this Bylaw.
d. The remaining yards shall be 1 m for each storey or partial storey, except that a total of at least 2 m shall be provided in all cases, as shown on Appendix II of this Bylaw.
e. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 7.5 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the south property line of Units 23 and 24 as shown on Appendix II of this Bylaw. A 2 m high berm with a 1.8 m solid screen fence shall be located within this yard. Landscape treatment within this yard shall consist of deciduous trees and coniferous trees to enhance the development and act as a visual screen from the adjacent low density residential lands. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum calliper of 8 cm and coniferous trees a minimum heights of 3 m. Planting within this yard shall consist of a minimum of 3 deciduous trees and 3 coniferous trees for each 35 lineal metres of yard as shown on Appendix II of this Bylaw
f. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 4.5 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the north and east property lines. Landscaping treatment within this yard shall include the planting of mature deciduous trees (minimum calliper of 8 cm) and coniferous trees (a minimum height of 3 m). Planting within these yards shall consist of a minimum of 2 deciduous trees and 2 coniferous trees for each 35 Lineal metres of frontage as shown on Appendix II of this Bylaw.
g. Access and egress will be restricted to the public roadway north of the site and there shall be no provision for access, vehicular nor pedestrian, to the adjacent residential areas to the south.
h. Separation Space shall be provided in accordance with Section 48 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw.
i. Private Outdoor Amenity Areas 15 sq. m. in size shall be provided at grade for multiple family units.
j. No outdoor parking, trash collection nor outdoor storage areas shall be permitted within a required yard. Loading, trash collection and service areas shall be located, constructed and screened from the adjacent residential areas to the south, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
k. Development in this Provision shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer
 
i. The roof line of buildings shall consist of either sloped roofs of varying pitches and may include gable-ends, dormers or steeples, and be finished in any combination of metal, or with wood shakes, asphalt shingles, clay tiles, or roof materials having a similar texture and appearance;
ii. The predominant exterior finishing materials shall be any combination of brick, stucco, siding, stone or other masonry materials having a similar character, with wood or metal trim limited to use as an accent, having regard to the objective of ensuring that the development is of a high quality that is compatible with the adjacent residential areas;
iii. All exposed sides of the buildings and the roofs shall be finished in a consistent harmonious manner.

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