Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw 11280
June 17, 1996
To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate seniors-oriented low rise apartments, with site development regulations to ensure that development will be compatible with the adjacent residential development.
This District shall apply to a 2.23 hectare (5.5 acre) site located south of 135 Avenue and east of 127 Street, Kensington, as shown on the attached Schedule C Map and being Part of Lot 4, Block 10, Plan 1886 NY
Apartment Housing
Minor Home Occupations
Residential Sales Centre
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.
The maximum total site density for apartment housing shall not exceed 155 units per hectare (62.8 units per acre) and in no case shall the total number of dwelling units developed exceed 345.
The maximum building height shall not exceed 14m (45.9 ft.) nor four (4) storeys with the exception that buildings closest to or adjacent to existing low density residential district shall not exceed 10m (32.8 ft.) nor 2 1/2 storeys.
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 1.5m (4.9 ft.) in width and a building setback of 12.0m (39.4 ft.) shall be provided adjacent to the south boundary.
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 3.0m (9.8 ft.) shall be provided adjacent to the east boundary, abutting 124A Street, the US parcel located at the intersection of 124 Street and 135 Avenue and adjacent to 135 Avenue. Buildings shall be setback a minimum of 7.5m (24.6 ft.) from this boundary.
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 4.5m (14.8 ft.) shall be provided adjacent to the west boundary, abutting 127 Street, except that this minimum yard requirement shall be increased to 5.5m (18.0 ft.), adjacent to the abutting parcels. A minimum building setback of 15.0m (49.2 ft.) shall be provided adjacent to 127 Street, except that covered parking stalls (car ports) shall be excluded from this setback.
A minimum building setback of 3.0m (9.8 ft.) shall be provided on all boundaries adjacent to the surrounded US districted site.
To ensure that a high standard of appearance and a sensitive transition to the surrounding low density housing is 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 d through g of this District.
Separation Space shall be provided in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
A minimum Amenity Area of 7.5 m2 (80.7 sq. ft.) per dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Design techniques, inclusive of the use of sloped roofs, stepped building design and the use of variations in setbacks and articulation of building facades, shall be employed to minimize the perception of massing when viewed from the low density residential areas to the north, east and west, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
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 provisions of Section 69 of the Land Use Bylaw.
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.
Waste collection siting shall provide opportunities for recycling initiatives.
Residential signs shall be allowed in this District in accordance with Schedule 79B, and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 79.1 - 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
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.
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.
Minor Home Occupations shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.