(DC2) SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PROVISION

Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

Section DC2.786

Bylaw 15605

December 13, 2010

DC2.786.1.        General Purpose

To accommodate a health services development with accessory low intensity professional office and retail uses on the site, and establish development regulations that will ensure the development is in scale with existing development along the commercial street.

DC2.786.2.        Area of Application

Lot A, Block 6, Plan 4022 H.W., containing an approximate area of 0.085 ha., located on the south boundary of 65 Avenue and west of Gateway Boulevard (103 Street), CPR West, as shown on Schedule A of this Bylaw, adopting this Provision.

DC2.786.3.        Uses

  1. Health Services

  2. Professional, Financial and Office Support Services (only as an accessory use to the Health Services use)

  3. General Retail Stores (only as an accessory use to the Health Services use, not exceeding a gross floor area of 60 m2)

  4. Fascia Off-premises Signs

  5. Fascia On-premises Signs

  6. Projecting On-premises Signs

  7. Temporary On-premises Signs

DC2.786.4.        Development Regulations

  1. The site layout shall be generally in accordance with the Site Plan as illustrated in Appendix I.

  2. All Development Regulations within this Provision shall be adhered to when applying for the Health Services Use.

  3. The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 1.29.

  4. The total building area shall be 1115 square metres. Any development applications for exterior alterations to expand the existing building footprint shall not be permitted.

  5. No yards are required.

  6. The site shall be landscaped in accordance with the Site Landscape Plan, as illustrated in Appendix II to enhance the view from the adjacent public roadway, Gateway Boulevard, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.

  7. Off-site landscaping adjacent to Gateway Boulevard shall be provided in accordance with the Site Landscape Plan, as illustrated in Appendix II to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.

  8. That the owner shall obtain a License of Occupation and be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping adjacent to Gateway Boulevard, as shown in Appendix II. 

  9. The maximum building Height shall not exceed 8.8 metres.

  10. Development shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:

  1. Exterior finishing materials must be of good quality, durable and attractive in appearance, and all exposed building faces shall have consistent and harmonious exterior finishing materials that comply with the following guidelines;

  1. The exterior wall finishing materials shall be predominately composed of light, muted colours and consist of concrete block, and pre-finished metal and glass limited to use as an accent, and

  2. The building façade facing east towards Gateway Boulevard shall be painted as a mural covering at least 50% of the wall.

  1. All mechanical equipment, including roof mechanical units, shall be concealed by screening in a manner compatible with the architectural character of the building, or concealed by incorporating it within the building.

  1. That the sidewalk connecting the main entrance to 65 Avenue and Gateway Boulevard, as shown in Appendix I, shall be constructed with enhanced materials such as brick or cobblestone.

  2. Vehicular access to the site shall be provided in accordance with the Site Plan, as shown in Appendix I, and shall include the primary access from 65 Avenue to the parking area at the front of the building and a secondary access to the parking area at the rear of the building.

  3. Parking for the site shall be provided in accordance with the following, as shown on Appendix I, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer and the Transportation Department:

  1. one space in front of the building shall be provided as parking for people with disabilities;

  2. that the owner shall obtain a License of Occupation to develop and maintain six tandem parking spaces, for a total of 12 spaces, in front of the building along 65 Avenue, which encroach onto the road right-of-way;

  3. two parking spaces shall be maintained in the garage, located at the rear of the building;

  4. two parking spaces shall be provided outside the garage door, as illustrated on Appendix I.  These spaces shall be oriented toward the lane right-of-way;

  5. no parking shall be permitted on the boulevard flanking Gateway Boulevard; and

  6. parking for a minimum of two bicycles shall be provided.

  1. Loading, Trash Collection and Parking areas shall be provided in accordance with the Site Plan, as illustrated in Appendix I.

  2. That the owner enters into an Agreement with the City of Edmonton for off-site improvements necessary to serve the development.  The Agreement process includes an engineering drawing review and approval requirement.  Improvements to be addressed in the Agreement include but are not limited to the following:

  1. removal of the existing northerly access to Gateway Boulevard, reconstruction of the curb and gutter, and restoration of the boulevard to the satisfaction of the Transportation Department and Asset Management and Public Works Department;

  2. Construction of the alley south of the site, to a commercial standard, to the satisfaction of the Transportation Department and Asset Management and Public Works Department;

  3. Repair of any damage to the abutting public roadways, sidewalks and/or boulevards resulting from construction of the development, to the satisfaction of the Transportation Department.  The site must be inspected by the Transportation Department prior to the start of construction and when construction is complete.

  1. Signs shall be developed in accordance with Schedule 59E and Section 59 of the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw.

DC2.786 Map

Appendix I

Appendix II