Bylaw 14617
Amendment No. 813
WHEREAS a portion of NE-28-51-25-4, located south of Windermere Boulevard and west of 170 Street NW, Windermere, Edmonton, Alberta, is specified on the Zoning Map as (AG) Agricultural Zone; and
WHEREAS an application was made to rezone the above described property to (DC1) Direct Development Control Provision;
NOW THEREFORE after due compliance with the relevant provisions of the Municipal Government Act RSA 2000, ch. M-26, as amended, the Municipal Council of the City of Edmonton duly assembled enacts as follows:
1. The Zoning Map, being Part III to Bylaw 12800 The Edmonton Zoning Bylaw is hereby amended by rezoning the lands legally described as a portion of NE-28-51-25-4, located south of Windermere Boulevard and west of 170 Street NW, Windermere Estates, Edmonton, Alberta, which lands are shown on the sketch plan annexed hereto as Schedule ”A”, from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (DC1) Direct Development Control Provision.
2. The uses and regulations of the aforementioned DC1 Provision are annexed hereto as Schedule ”B”.
SCHEDULE ”A”
SCHEDULE ”B”
(DC1) DIRECT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PROVISION
To accommodate low intensity mixed-use development consisting primarily of professional, financial and office support services limited to the first two floors with the opportunity for residential uses above. Development regulations shall create a pedestrian-friendly environment and complement adjacent development through urban design controls and architecture.
This Provision shall apply to a portion of NE 28-51-25-4, containing approximately 0.97 ha, more or less, as illustrated on Schedule ”A” of the Bylaw adopting this DC1 Provision.
a. Apartment Housing
b. Business Support Services
c. Child Care Services
e. Health Services
f. Indoor Participant Recreation Services
g. Personal Service Shops
h. Professional, Financial and Office Support Services
i. Veterinary Services
j. Government Services
k. Private Clubs
l. Residential Sales Centres
m. Fascia On-premises Signs
n. Freestanding On-premises Signs
o. Projecting On-premises Signs
p. Temporary On-premises Signs
a. The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 2.0.
b. The maximum Building Height shall not exceed 16.0 m or four Storeys.
c. A minimum Yard of 3.0 m shall be required at the east, west, north and south lot lines.
d. A minimum building Setback of 6.0 m shall be required for all buildings and structures. This minimum building Setback may be reduced to the minimum Yard requirements at the discretion of the Development Officer where, in their opinion, the provision of Landscaping, fencing, berming, building façade treatment or other design features adequately protect the amenities of nearby residential areas.
e. No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required Yard. Vehicular parking, loading, storage and trash collection areas shall be located to the east or north of the principal building and shall be screened from view from any adjacent Sites or public roadways in accordance with the provisions of subsection 55.4 of the Zoning Bylaw. If the north side of the Site is used for parking, an outdoor service area or both then such area shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of subsection 55.4 of the Zoning Bylaw.
f. At-grade parking shall be permitted along the east wall of the proposed building(s) in the form of a single row consisting of no more than 30 stalls.
g. No more than 7 at-grade parking stalls shall be permitted between the north wall of the building and the north property line. No surface parking will be permitted between the building(s) wall and the west and south property lines.
h. Design elements that enhance the pedestrian environment shall be provided within the east 3.0 m required Yard. These design elements may include, but are not limited to, a 1.2 m ”r;open face” decorative fencing (i.e. wrought iron fencing) on a 1.0 m berm, enhanced landscaping, pedestrian-scaled lighting and street furniture.
i. A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted in accordance with subsection 55.3 of Zoning Bylaw 12800 prior to the approval of any development permit.
j. All landscaped Yards shall contain minimum plantings as outlined in the following:
i. One tree for each 25 m2 and one shrub for each 15 m2 of any required Yard or Setback at grade; and
ii. One tree for each 20 m2 and one shrub for each 10 m2 of required parking area islands. In no case shall there be less than one tree per required parking area island.
k. All planting shall conform to the following specifications:
i. The proportion of deciduous to coniferous trees and shrubs shall be approximately 60:40;
ii. 100% of required deciduous trees shall be a minimum of 75 mm calliper; and
iii. 75% of required coniferous trees shall be a minimum of 2.5 m in height and 25% shall be a minimum 3.5 m in height.
l. All development shall be required to comply with, but are not limited to, the following Architectural Design Guidelines:
i. Elevation articulation shall be considered for all sides of each building.
ii. Building finishes shall be of a high quality, durable and attractive in appearance.
iii. Rich colours shall be implemented to ensure a varied visual interest.
iv. Generally, colours are to be warm palette that provides visual interest for the site in the seasons.
v. All mechanical equipment, including roof mechanical units shall be concealed by screening or incorporation within the building roof in a manner that is consistent with the finishing of the building and the overall architectural style of the development.
vi. Placement of windows, entrance features, canopies and features that lend visual interest and human scale shall be included in the development.
vii. Façade treatment of building(s) located along public frontages and/or a residential zone shall wrap around the side to provide a consistent architectural profile and to create a sensitive design interface with adjacent development.
viii. Any building having a Floor Area greater than 2000 m or a single wall greater than 20 m that is visible from a public road, residential area or public space, shall provide articulation and landscaping adjacent to the exterior wall to break up and create visual interest, and minimize the perceived mass of the building.
m. Signs shall comply with the regulations found in Schedule 59F of the Zoning Bylaw. Notwithstanding Schedule 59F, Signs shall be designed to complement the colours and materials of the dominant building architecture.
a. The following regulations shall apply to Apartment Housing developments:
i. Apartment Housing shall be permitted only in buildings where the first and/or the first and second Storey is used for commercial purposes;
ii. The housing component shall have access at grade, which is separate from the access for the commercial premises; and
iii. Where a development contains two or more Dwellings, a minimum of 7.5 m2 of Amenity Area per Dwelling is required, in accordance with the provisions of Section 46 of this Bylaw.