Purpose

The purpose of this development area is to provide space for utility operations, parks, and pedestrian linkages. A 7.5m pedestrian corridor, with trail, serves as a buffer between the existing rural residences and the commercial development in Phase 1. Park spaces in the form of municipal reserves allow residents, workers and visitors to the area opportunities to enjoy active and passive recreation and the natural wetland. The area provides for two storm water management facilities in the form of enhanced storm ponds complete with trails and rest areas.

Uses

Subject to any fundamental use criteria for certain uses set out below, the uses for this zone are listed in Table 14.15(A).

Table 14.15(A) Uses

Fundamental Use Criteria

The pedestrian corridor shall be a minimum of 7.5 m in width as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 1) Site Plan.

The public open spaces will provide unstructured space for recreation or culture, open turf fields with planted buffers to the adjoining residential uses, trails, seating and viewing platform, natural and manicured landscaping, and a natural water feature.

The public utilities will be in the form of two storm water management ponds with enhanced landscaping, trails and viewing areas that add to the openness of the development and provide additional passive recreation space.

Development Regulations

Pedestrian Corridor

1. (a) The development of the pedestrian corridor, in Phase 1 shall be completed at the same time as the first development is proposed in the phase and it shall include a 3.0 m wide asphalt pathway as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 1) Site Plan.

Public Open Space

1. (a) The development of the public open space areas in Phase 2 including the parks and wetland shall be completed with the Phase 2 subdivision.
2. (b) A 1.5 m wide granular trail shall be developed within the municipal reserve area on the south side of the central wetland in Phase 2 as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 2) Site Plan.
3. (c) A 3.0 m wide asphalt trail shall be developed in the municipal reserve south of the storm water management facility in Phase 2 as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 2) Site Plan.
4. (d) A trail through the public utility lot separating Areas 6 & 11 in Phase 2 as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 2) Site Plan shall be completed when the central park area develops. The alignment and surface details of this trail will be determined at time of development.
5. (e) The developer shall provide a separate plan for the central park in Phase 2 prior to development. Plans shall include an open space for gathering and outdoor special events and programs.
6. (f) An additional allocation of municipal reserve at 3% of developable area, per the Municipal Government Act, is to be provided by upgraded amenities and park enhancements within Phase 2 in lieu of land. These enhancements shall have a value equal to or exceeding the appraised market value of the additional 3% of developable lands of Phase 2 and may include: additional park/playground upgrades, additional landscaping upgrades, a plaza/gazebo and/or viewing platform development, wayfinding signage, and lighting within the Phase 2 open space areas.

Storm Water Management Facilities

1. (a) The development of the storm water management facility in Phase 1 shall be completed at the same time as the first development is proposed in either Area 1 or Area 2. 
2. (b) A 1.5 m wide gravel trail shall be constructed around the storm water management facility in Phase 1 as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 1) Site Plan.
3. (c) A seating area shall be developed on the north side of the storm water management facility in Phase 1.
4. (d) The development of the storm water management facility in Phase 2 and access to it shall be completed as per the Development Agreement.
5. (e) The maintenance access to the storm water management facility in Phase 2 as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 2) Site Plan shall include a grass paving structure of sufficient strength and width to support heavy maintenance vehicles.
6. (f) A 3.0 m wide asphalt trail shall be developed within the east edge of the storm water management facility in Phase 2 as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 2) Site Plan.
7. (g) Additional tree plantings shall be grouped adjacent to the storm water management facility in Phase 2 to provide screening of existing residential uses.

Fencing and Landscaping

1. (a) Notwithstanding Section 7.0 of the Land Use Bylaw, the following shall apply to Area 3 as shown on Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 1) Site Plan and Area 3 (Phase 2) Site Plan.
2. (b) A 2.4 m double board wood fence shall be constructed along the south boundary of Area 3 where it abuts Lot 21, Plan 4382 MC (see Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 1) Site Plan).
3. (c) A chain link fence shall be erected along the south boundary of Area 3 where it abuts Lot 3, Plan 6428 KS.The chain link fence shall match the existing fence on Lot 3, Plan 6428 KS (see Attachment “B” Area 3 (Phase 1) Site Plan).
4. (d) Trees and shrubs shall be planted on either side of the trail at a rate of a minimum of 1 tree and 1 shrub per 5.0 m of linear trail. Trees may be grouped to provide screening of adjacent land uses.
5. (e) All trees and shrub planting shall conform to the following:
   1. (i) The proportion of the deciduous to coniferous trees shall be approximately 60:40
   2. (ii) Deciduous trees shall be at least 60 mm caliper.
   3. (iii) Coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 2.5 m
   4. (iv) Deciduous shrubs shall have a minimum spread of 450 mm
   5. (v) Coniferous shrubs shall have a minimum height of 450 mm.