DC2 726

Pembina - located north of 140 Avenue NW and west of 127 Street NW

Bylaw 14976 (July 23, 2008)

To provide a Provision for the development of Row Housing residential Dwellings with development controls designed to provide transition and integration between the existing single detached residential development to the north of the Site, and existing medium density residential and commercial development to the south of the Site.

This Provision shall apply to Units 1 to 42 inclusive, Condo Plan 082 3236; containing 1.01 ha., more or less; located north of 140 Avenue and west of 127 Street, Pembina, as shown on Schedule ”C” Map of the Bylaw adopting this Provision.

a. Row Housing
b. Child Care Services
c. Private Amenity Park, on a Site of 400 m2 or larger
d. Minor Home Based Business
e. Fascia On-premises Signs
f. Temporary On-premises Signs
a. Development on this site shall be in accordance with the following regulations and within the building envelope outlined in Appendix 1 Area B: Site Plan attached to this DC2 Provision.
b. The maximum number of Dwellings shall be 42 dwelling units.
c. The maximum Height shall not exceed 10.0m nor 2 ½ storeys.
d. A landscaped Front yard, a minimum of 5.25m in width, shall be provided on that portion of the site abutting 140 Avenue.
e. A landscaped Rear yard, a minimum of 7.5m in width, shall be provided from the north property line.
f. Minimum Side Yards of 1.2 m each shall be provided from the east and west property lines.
g. The maximum total Site Coverage shall be 27%.
h. Visitor parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 54 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw in the location shown on the Site Plan attached as Appendix I Area B: Site Plan.
i. Trash collection areas shall be screened from view from adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 55 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw, and provided in the locations shown on the site plan attached as Appendix I Area B: Site Plan.
j. A detailed Landscaping plan shall be submitted in accordance with Section 55 of the Zoning Bylaw prior to the approval of any development permit. This plan shall include fencing details, exterior lighting and street furniture elements, pedestrian seating areas, sizes and species of new plantings, soil depth including special provisions to facilitate natural plant growth, for the entire Site, and including special treatment to clearly delineate access to the amenity area located in the southeast corner of the Site.
k. Landscaping shall be provided as follows:
 
i. provide 2 trees for each 5535 m2 and 2 shrubs for each 25 m2 any required Yard or Setback at grade; and
ii. provide 1 tree for each 30 m2 and 2 shrubs for each 15 m2 of required parking area islands. In no case shall there be less than two trees per required parking area island.
l. 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 Development Criteria of this Provision and the Landscaping plan, within one growing season after the completion of the 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.
m. Dwellings backing on to existing single detached housing must use building articulation and façade treatments to minimize the perception of building massing when viewed from the existing residential neighbourhood to the north.
n. A 1.83 m high uniform fencing, including an enhancement feature spaced not greater than 30m apart shall be constructed along the east boundary of the site, west boundary of the site, and the portions of south boundary of the site that abut the rear of the residential units of the Site.
o. Signs in this Zone shall be developed in accordance with Schedule 59A of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw.
p. Provide a landscaped private amenity park in the southeast portion of the subject Site no less than 400 m2.
q. A Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessment shall be undertaken and submitted for review to the Development Officer to ensure that development on the Site provides a safe urban environment in accordance with the guidelines and principles established in the Design Guide for a Safer City.
r. All exterior finishing materials must be of good quality, durable, and attractive in appearance. The predominant exterior finishing materials shall have regard to the objective of ensuring that the development is of high quality that is compatible with the surrounding residential buildings within the Palisades neighbourhood.
s. Access to the site shall be in the locations shown on the site plan attached as Appendix I Area B: Site Plan, constructed to the satisfaction of the Transportation Department.
t. Specific consent is required from the City regarding any encroachment of private improvements shown on the site plan attached as Appendix I Area B: Site Plan onto the sewer rights-of-way, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable easements.

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