SCHEDULE 1 - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS - City of Kamloops

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Schedule 1 - Development Permit AreasMcGill Corridor(5-1-2316) Site Specific Development Permit Area GuidelinesThe following development permit guidelines are applicable to Lot A, Plan KAP76624, K.D.Y.D.and are intended to supplement the McGill Corridor Development Permit Area guidelines andthe City-wide Multi-Family Development Permit Area guidelines.ApplicationUpon application for a subdivision or building permit for lands within the area shown on Map 1, adevelopment permit shall be required. The development permit submission shall detail thefollowing:• Parking, access, and vehicular circulation;• Pedestrian circulation;• Landscaping;• Building elevations;• Site layout; and• Streetscape enhancement.GuidelinesDevelopment Permits issued in this area shall be in accordance with the following guidelines.The illustrative examples shown as Sketches 1-6 will be used for additional detail and guidanceto assist in interpreting the guidelines:General Design PrinciplesThe City is encouraging adherence to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)standards as a fundamental part of programming, design, life-cycle analysis, and budgetingprocesses for development. Initiatives may include reduced water consumption, reduceddemand on non-renewable resources, lowered energy use, and reduced impacts associatedwith eco-friendly maintenance, and operational practices.The following "Green" building design principles, as expressed in the LEED program of theCanada Green Building Council, are to be used, where feasible, to ensure the development isenvironmentally responsible and sustainable.a) Water efficiency in landscaping, reduced water usage features in the commercial andresidential units, and reduced wastewater enhancements will be encouraged.b) Energy and atmosphere impacts should be minimized through building systems,commissioning, energy performance, CFC reductions in equipment, optimizedperformance and energy consumption, and ozone protection.c) Material and resource impacts should be minimized through recycling, reuse of materialson site, construction waste management, landfill diversion, and use of recycled materials,regional materials, and renewable materials.d) Indoor environmental quality should be addressed with effective ventilation, qualitymanagement, low emitting materials, systems controls, and daylight and viewenhancements.173T:\DES\PLAN & DEV\KAMPLAN\KAMPLAN Combined Dec 2013.docx December 19, 2013
Schedule 1 - Development Permit AreasMcGill CorridorBuilt Form and Appearancea) All buildings shall be designed to exemplify and utilize Thompson Rivers University(TRU) campus related materials and forms.b) All principle facades (i.e. facades facing/having street frontage) shall include brick andhave extensive glazing at the ground floor for retail uses.c) Awnings shall be incorporated into all ground floor commercial facades oriented to McGillRoad and to Summit Drive.d) Upper and secondary facades shall incorporate exterior finishes that complement thebrick in order to maintain the character. The use of vinyl siding and finished concretefacing shall be discouraged.e) Variation of street frontage setbacks shall be used to provide visual interest and toaddress grade issues, with building forms related to provide continuity along streetfacades.f) Off-street parking will not be permitted in street frontages.g) Buildings oriented at the intersection of McGill Road and Summit Drive shall form orincorporate a landmark character feature, and building frontage shall extend along thestreet frontage. Additional features to create interest and focal points, such as public art,are required.h) The streetscape shall be enhanced to encourage pedestrian use by creating widesidewalks, retail uses at grade, landscape, and planting features. The streetscape shallbe of sufficient width so as to be functional.i) Brick features shall incorporate complimentary colors to Thompson Rivers Universitycampus colors including, but not limited to, "Light Tweed", "Dark Tweed", and "KootenayBrown".j) Glass and frames for commercial spaces shall complement the Thompson RiversUniversity campus plan.k) Roofing on sloped roofs shall use colors complementing the existing Thompson RiversUniversity campus colors.l) Roofing styles shall be a blend of sloped (Minimum 4:12 pitch) and flat pitched. In allinstances the majority of roof pitches shall be sloped.m) For buildings greater than three storeys in height, a minimum 3.0 m setback shall beprovided for all storeys above the third storey to create a podium. To mitigate foradditional building height, higher levels must be stepped back and articulated.Landscapinga) Sidewalk treatment along McGill Road and Summit Drive street frontages shall be inaccordance with Paving Option A, as shown on the detailed sketch appended to theseguidelines.b) Landscaped feature details (e.g. paving patterns, sitting areas, artwork) shall be requiredat all access point, both vehicle and pedestrian, to the site.c) Bus stop locations shall be required along Summit Drive and McGill Road.d) The Summit Drive street frontage boulevard space shall be developed as park like greenspace to create a pedestrian corridor and linkage, complete with shade opportunities.e) Landscaped pods and green spaces shall be maximized in public parking areas.174T:\DES\PLAN & DEV\KAMPLAN\KAMPLAN Combined Dec 2013.docx December 19, 2013
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