Common use of Height and Architectural Requirements Clause in Contracts

Height and Architectural Requirements. 3.4.1 The building’s exterior design and Height shall be developed as illustrated on the Schedules. The Development Officer may permit minor variation to the shape, size and the placement of elements of the building provided the following conditions are met: (a) the size of the building is not increased; (b) the separation distance between the building and adjacent residential buildings is not decreased; (c) the setbacks and step backs are not decreased; (d) the overall Height is not increased and the ground floor Height is not decreased; and (e) the total number of balconies is not increased nor is size of balconies increased. 3.4.2 The ground level shall be a minimum Height of 4 metres (13 feet), measured from floor to ceiling. 3.4.3 Exterior building materials shall be as shown on the Schedules. Variations to the exterior building materials may include any one or more of the following: (a) clay masonry; (b) random stone masonry; (c) brick; (d) wood; or (e) composite panels located around the window openings. 3.4.4 Each commercial occupancy shall have its own separate entrance from Coburg Road or Seymour Street. 3.4.5 All balconies located on the west elevation shall be recessed. 3.4.6 The total combined floor area of balconies located on the 6th level (penthouse level) shall be no larger than 23.2 square metres (250 square feet). 3.4.7 All vents, down spouts, flashing, electrical conduits, metres, service connections, and other functional elements associated with new development or alterations to the existing building shall be treated as integral parts of the design. Where appropriate these elements shall be painted to complement the colour of the adjacent surface, except where used expressly as an accent. 3.4.8 Large blank or unadorned walls shall not be permitted. The scale of large walls associated with new development or alterations to the existing building shall be tempered by the introduction of artwork. 3.4.9 The mechanical systems associated with the building (HVAC, exhaust fans, etc. ) shall be designed such that they are not visible from Coburg Road, Seymour Street or abutting residential properties and no mechanical equipment or exhaust fans shall be located between the building and the adjacent residential properties unless the mechanical systems (HVAC, exhaust fans, etc.) are screened as an integral part of the building design and noise reduction measures are implemented. This shall exclude individual residential mechanical systems.