me ae om re ae mete ee ne Bee he ee eres te PL in een eer ene ee ee ee South Mary Hill - Development Permit Area I The South Mary Hill development permit area lies to the south of the B.C. Hydro right of way along the west bank of Mary Hill. The Development Permit area includes land east, up the slope from Mary Hill Road, south of the B.C. Hydro right of way and north of Mary Hill Bypass, as shown on the map entitled "Development Permit Area II" e Within the south Mary Hill area, the ‘ity is implementing a development permit system for properties within the development permit area zoned for multiple family development, RM-1, RM-2 and RM-3. Pursuant to Section 945(4)(b) and (e) of the Municipal Act, the area shown outlined on the Official Community Plan Map Schedule "B" is designated as the South Mary Hill Apartment Development Permit Area. The objectives that justify designation of the west slope of south Mary Hill as a development permit area are; (a) Protect development from slope instability (b) And to provide objectives for the form and character of multi-family development in such area in recognition of its importance to the City. Conditions Justifying (a) Slope gradient in the development permit area varies from a low of 15 percent upwards to over 25 percent. This steepness of slope requires geotechnical examination of building foundations and slope retainment. Lot grading and building excavation require controls to limit erosion and undermining of slopes. Slope stablization by landscaping and man made structures requires examination to ensure finished grades are stable. The area is located on a slope visible from the Trams Canada Highway, Lougheed Highway and Mary Hill Bypass Highway. The area is located at a major entry into the City of Port Coquitlam General Regulations (a) Development plans for properties where the slope of land exceeds 15 percent are to include provision for site retention through landscaping and man made retention. (b) No retainment shall be placed closer than 1.2 metres to a property line. 2162 SCH "A" 22 ITEM | PAGE 2A