Union Bank of Canada Building DC1 Historic Designation

 

    Appendices

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 future designation of the Union Bank Building as a Municipal Historic Resource.

2.         Area of Application

This DC1 District shall apply to Lot 6 , Plan F, located on the south side of Jasper Avenue and west of 100 Street, Hudson's Bay Reserve,

3.         Uses

The following Discretionary Uses are allowed:

Residential Related

a)       Apartment Hotels

Commercial

a)       General Retail Uses

b)       Hotel

c)       Minor Eating and Drinking Establishment

d)       Personal Service Shops

e)       Professional, Financial and Office Support Services

f)       Professional Offices

Community.  Educational, Recreational and Cultural Service

a)       Indoor Participant Recreation Services

b)       Private Clubs

4.         Development Criteria

The Redevelopment Officer and the Heritage Officer shall have the regard to the following guidelines when reviewing a development permit application for Discretionary Uses.

1.       Historic Integrity

It is anticipated that the Union Bank Building, and the land on which it is situated, will be designated a Municipal Historic Resource subsequent to the passage of this bylaw.  Should redevelopment of the site occur prior to the passage of the designation bylaw, such redevelopment must respect the historic character of the existing building.  To do this, further development of the site must conform with the requirements of Appendix I to this Bylaw, "General Guidelines for Rehabilitation."

2.       Design Guidelines

Any new development proposed for this site must conform to the enclosed "Design Guidelines for New Development" (Appendix 2 of this Bylaw). These guidelines offer direction to architects and developers in the event of a redevelopment of the Union Bank Building.

Any redevelopment shall maintain, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer and the Heritage Officer, the external appearance of the existing building as existing at the time of the adoption of the Bylaw.

3.       The maximum total floor area ratio for the entire site shall be 4.0.

4.       No new construction is to occur above the existing historic building envelope.  Any future addition must be at the rear of the existing Union Bank Building.

5.       There shall be no minimum yard requirements.

6.       A Comprehensive Sign Design Plan schedule with the overall intent of Section 79 of the Edmonton Land Use Bylaw shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any sign permits for the existing development and any new development on this site, for the approval of the Development Officer and Heritage Officer.