Goodridge Block DC1 Historic Designation

1.         General Purpose

To establish a Direct Development Control District to accommodate a limited range of uses such that by limiting the range of specific land uses and developing sensitive site development criteria the development will be compatible with the status of the Goodridge Block building as a Municipal Historic Resource and ensure compatibility with existing and future adjacent land uses.  This site includes the three storey brick Goodridge Block building, together with the lands on which it is located and which has been designated a Municipal Historic Resource as per Bylaw No. 10469, approved by Council on September 14, 1993.

2.         Area of Application

This DC1 District shall apply to Lot 29 and Lot 30, excluding the easterly six (6) feet of Lot 30, Block 2, Plan D located on the northeast comer of Jasper Avenue and 97 Street, Boyle Street.

3.         Uses

The following uses are prescribed pursuant to Section 710.3 of the Land Use Bylaw:

Residential

a)       Apartment Housing

Commercial

a)       Apartment Hotels

b)       Business Support Services

c)       Commercial Schools

d)       Convenience Retail Stores

e)       Custom Manufacturing

f)       General Retail Stores

g)       Health Services

h)       Hotels

i)        Major Eating and Drinking Establishments

j)        Minor Eating and Drinking Establishments

k)       Personal Service Shops

l)        Professional, Financial, and Office Support Services

m)      Professional Offices

n)       Private Clubs

4.         Development Criteria

The following development criteria shall apply to the Prescribed uses pursuant to Section 710.4 of the Land Use Bylaw.

a)       All development in this District shall meet the requirements set forth in this District and the regulations contained in Bylaw No. 5996, as amended, where not superseded by the development criteria of this District, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.  The Development Officer will consult with the Heritage Officer where appropriate.

b)       All development in this District shall comply with the objectives of the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the Heritage Officer.

c)       The existing Goodridge Block Building must remain and any future development or alteration must conform to the requirements of Designation Bylaw No. 10469.

d)       No provision for off-street parking as per Section 66 of the Land Use Bylaw shall be required for uses developed within the existing building.

e)       A maximum of two (2) loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 65 of the Land Use Bylaw.

f)       Landscaping shall reflect the historic period and character of the building and property in accordance with Section 69 of the Land Use Bylaw, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.

g)       Development in this District will be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development regulations of Sections 50 to 69 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.

h)       The Development Officer, in consultation with the Heritage Officer, may grant relaxations to Sections 50 - 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 Rational of this District and would not affect the amenities, use, enjoyment and value of neighbouring properties.