Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw 8337
September 9, 1986
To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate a religious assembly, extended medical care facilities and medium rise apartment housing, a portion of which is to be developed as senior citizen accommodation, and to establish sensitive site development regulations that will ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.
This DC5 District shall apply to Lot 40, Block 27, Plan 792 1043, and a portion of Lot 41 (proposed Lot to be registered), Block 27, Plan 792 1043, located south of 29 Avenue and east of 109 Street, Ermineskin.
Religious Assembly
Extended Medical Treatment Services
Apartment Housing
Private Education Services
Community Recreation Services
A maximum of 1.4 ha (3.5 ac.) of the site shall be developed for Apartment Housing and Extended Medical Treatment Services.
The maximum floor area ratio for the portion of the site developed for Religious Assembly shall be 1.0.
The maximum floor area ratio for Apartment Housing shall be 1.5.
The maximum floor area ratio for the portion of the site to be developed for Apartment Housing for Senior Citizens, (which complies with Section 87 of the Land Use Bylaw) and Extended Medical Treatment Services shall be a total of 2.25.
The maximum density on the Apartment Housing site shall be based on 224 units/ha (91 dwelling units/acre) to a maximum of 313 units. Senior citizens' apartment as defined by Section 87 of the Land Use Bylaw, may be based on a 50% increase in density to 336 units/ha, to a maximum of 469 units.
The maximum building height of a Religious Assembly and Private Education Services when measured from grade to the highest portion of the roof shall not exceed 23 m (75.5 ft.). The maximum building height for Apartment Housing and Extended Medical Treatment Services shall not exceed 45 m (147.6 ft.).
A minimum landscaped yard having an average width of 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) with no portion of the yard being less than 1 m (3.3 ft.), shall be provided adjacent to the southern and eastern boundary of the site, together with solid and durable screen fencing to a height of 1.85 m (6.1 ft.). Notwithstanding the above, a 4.5 m (14.76 ft.) yard shall be provided where the site abuts the landscaped yard of an adjacent residential property.
A minimum landscaped yard of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to 29 Avenue and 109 Street.
A minimum building setback of 10 m (32.8 ft.) shall be provided for that portion of the north property line located adjacent to the RA7 site to the north.
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required yard. Storage, loading and trash collection areas shall be located to the rear or sides of the principal buildings, and shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites and public roadways, in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Community Recreation Services shall be developed in conjunction with Religious Assembly, or have its primary orientation towards 109 Street.
Extended Medical Treatment Services shall be limited to the development of an auxiliary hospital or a nursing home intended to provide long term patient care.
A minimum amenity area of 7.5 m2 (80.7 sq. ft.) per dwelling shall be provided excepting those dwellings where private outdoor amenity area is provided in accordance with Section 220.4(4) of the Land Use Bylaw.
Development in this District shall comply with the following architectural guidelines:
all exterior finishing materials must be of good quality, durable and attractive in appearance with consistent treatment on all faces of the building as well as compatible with all buildings to be located on the site. Acceptable materials also include but are not limited to, used either separately or in combination, brick, cedar, split stone concrete or pre-cast concrete. No painted and/or scored concrete block construction will be permitted on any building facade directly facing any residential area;
a compatible architectural and landscaping theme shall be created through the exterior treatment of building (i.e., materials, colours, design) on the site and through the use of landscaping techniques and planting materials which are compatible with the residential context of the development;
the architectural and landscaping treatment should be compatible with the DC5 District proposed for the abutting site located on the southeast corner of 29 Avenue and 109 Street (a portion of Lot 41);
building roof shall be finished in cedar shakes, cedar siding, asphalt shingles or clay tiles, unless the roof is concealed from view by other building details such as a parapet wall when viewed at normal eye level; and
all mechanical equipment on the roof of any building shall be completely screened or incorporated within the building roof.
Signs may be allowed in this District as provided for in accordance with Schedule 79B and in accordance with the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 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. In this evaluation, the Development Officer may grant relaxations to these regulations 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.