Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw 15007
September 10, 2008
To establish a site specific development control provision to allow for the development of parking on lands leased from the City of Edmonton to the Oilers Hockey Club for events held at the Edmonton Coliseum. The parking areas shall be developed in a manner that is compatible with the adjacent residential neighbourhoods to the south and west, and recognizing the City’s standards and requirements for shared use of the facilities for special activities such as park and ride.
The DC2 Provision shall apply to the following areas:
Area 1 - Lots 1, 2U and 3, Block C, Plan 2614 KS
Area 2 - Block A, Plan 6512 ET, including the portion of 120 Avenue between the CNR/LRT line and 73 Street closed by Bylaw 11304
Area 3 - Lots 1 to 15, inclusive, Block 9, Plan 1307 P, a portion of SE 15-53-24-4, excluding those lands to be provided for the extension of 121 Avenue to the Capilano Drive (descriptive plan 9020057), and including the portion of 70 Street between 120 and 121 Avenue closed by Bylaw 11304
Area 4 - Portions of NE and SE 15-53-24-4.
Non-Accessory Surface Parking for Events Occurring at the Edmonton Coliseum and/or on the Northlands site
Vehicular circulation
Parking Control Gates
All parking areas to be developed to a minimum standard of gravel with precast curb parking dividers, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer and the City Engineer.
All parking areas shall be graded and drained with appropriate stormwater management facilities, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer and the City Engineer.
Lighting to a minimum standard acceptable for safety and security, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. Any exterior lighting of the site shall be designed so that the lighting is directed away from adjacent lands, and the intensity of illumination shall not extend beyond the boundaries of the site.
All parking areas shall be developed with access points, internal traffic control, road signage and/or signalization assuming a controlled (i.e. manned) facility for each of the parking areas, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer and the City Engineer.
All parking areas shall have landscaped yards with one tree for each 25 sq. m. of yard and one shrub for each 15 sq. m. of yard and/or security fencing as specified such that it is sufficient to provide substantial interruption of view from adjoining residential, commercial, industrial site, or from the public roadway, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, as follows:
Area 1 shall have a 1.8m chain link fence abutting 120 Avenue on the north and 119 Avenue on the south. A 1.8m chain link security fence will be provided adjacent to the CNR/LRT rail line. A 6m landscaped yard with a 1.8m screen fence will be provided adjacent to 76 Street between 119 and 120 Avenues. The screen fence shall be located such that the landscaping is visible from the public roadway.
Area 2 shall have a 1.8m chain link security fence abutting the CNR/LRT rail line on the west and east boundary of the parking area.
Area 3 shall have a 1.8m chain link security fence along the northern boundary providing separation from the leased site area to the north, and a 6m landscaped yard with a screen fence a minimum of 1.8m in height along the north side of 120 Avenue and the west side of the lane east of 70 Street. The screen fence shall be located such that the landscaping is visible from the public roadways and laneway. A 1.8m chain link security fence shall be located along the north and south sides of the 121 Avenue extension from 70 Street to Capilano Drive.
Area 4 shall have a 1.8m chain link security fence abutting the CNR/LRT line on the west boundary and along the east boundary from the CNR/LRT line to 121 Avenue. A 6m landscaped yard will be provided adjacent to the east boundary.
The Development Officer shall, as a condition of approval of any Development permit, require 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:
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
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.
the landscaping has been well maintained and is in a healthy condition, two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping.
Signage shall be allowed in this Provision as provided for in Section 79B and accordance with the general regulations of Sections 79.1 to 79.9 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Development in this Provision shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development regulations of Sections 50 - 79 of the Land Use Bylaw.
The Development Officer may grant relaxation to Sections 59 - 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 Provision and would not affect the amenities, use, enjoyment and value of neighbouring properties.