(DC1) DIRECT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PROVISION

Boyle Street - Civic Quarter

96 Street, between Jasper Avenue and 101A Avenue

 

Bylaw 17844

April 26, 2017

 

1.         Area of Application

This Provision shall apply Lot 54, Block 1, Plan 902 2473, located at 96 Street, between Jasper Avenue and 101A Avenue, Boyle Street.

2.        Rationale

To provide for medium rise mixed commercial and residential uses in order to achieve the intent of Section 7.2.6 of this Plan.

3.        Uses

  1. Apartment Hotels

  2. Apartment Housing

  3. Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs

  4. Business Support Services

  5. Child Care Services

  6. Commercial Schools

  7. Community Recreation Services

  8. Convenience Retail Stores

  9. Extended Medical Treatment Facilities

  10. General Retail Stores

  11. Government Services

  12. Group Homes

  13. Health Services

  14. Hotels

  15. Indoor Participant Recreation Services

  16. Lodging Houses

  17. Major Amusement Establishments

  18. Major Home Based Business

  19. Minor Alcohol Sales

  20. Minor Amusement Establishments

  21. Minor Home Based Business

  22. Minor Impact Utility Services

  23. Minor Veterinarian Services

  24. Nightclubs

  25. Non-accessory Parking

  26. Personal Service Shops

  27. Private Clubs

bb.  Private Education Services

cc.  Professional, Financial and Office Support Services

dd.  Protective and Emergency Services

ee.  Public Education Services

 ff.  Public Libraries and Cultural Exhibits

gg.  Public Park

hh.  Restaurants

  ii.  Religious Assembly

 jj.  Specialty Food Services

kk.  Spectator Entertainment Establishments

 ll.   Fascia on premises signs

mm. Freestanding off premises signs

nn.  Freestanding on premises signs

oo.  Roof on premises signs

4.       Development Regulations

  1. The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 3.0 except that, the Development Officer may, at his discretion, increase the Floor Area Ratio to a maximum of 5.0 for comprehensive development on sites of 1 600 m2 or greater which, in his opinion, meets the objectives of the Plan and provides the following:

  1. effective and efficient local traffic management through the provision of a limited number of common parking and service access points to the site;

  2. parking which is below-grade and covered, or parking in a structure above-grade with an exterior which integrates with the overall design and character of the proposed development;

  3. continuity of pedestrian-oriented retail and service establishments with direct access to grade providing activity and interest for passers-by;

  4. Amenity Area, in excess of the requirements of this Provision, particularly those which promote the pedestrian-oriented nature of the development, through the provision of such features as atriums, plazas and seating areas;

  5. Design elements and landscaping features which add to the streetscape and promote the pedestrian-oriented nature of the development, such as:

  1. additional building Setbacks used for sidewalk widening with colonnades, awnings, bus shelters, landscaping and other forms of weather and wind protection within the property line; and

  2. exterior lighting and furniture, mature trees and other planting including means to facilitate natural growth, in excess of the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw.

  1. Lighting and design elements such as openness to public view and a mixture of uses in addition to the expected retail and residential activity, such as restaurants, theatres, cabarets and nightclubs which ensure the attractiveness and safety of the development at night and encourage the active use of the site beyond normal office hours; and

  2. Architectural detailing, exterior finishing materials and building massing which are in harmony throughout the development and with features prevalent in existing adjacent developments where these are consistent with the objectives of this Plan for this Provision;

  1. The maximum total residential density shall be 224 dwellings/ha;

  2. The maximum building Height shall not exceed 20 m nor 6 storeys;

  3. The minimum site area for new development shall be 360 m2;

  4. The first  storey of buildings along Jasper Avenue shall not be set back from the front lot line unless a particular design feature is being encouraged that would enhance the overall streetscape;

  5. No minimum Yards shall be required; however, Separation Space shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw;

  6. Direct vehicular access shall not be permitted to 95 Street, Jasper Avenue, or 101 Avenue;

  7. Parking and loading shall be located, wherever possible, at the rear areas. Required off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw;

  8. A minimum Amenity Area of 7.5 m2 per Dwelling shall be provided in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw; and

  9. Signs shall be developed in accordance with Schedule 59H.