A variety of residential options have been included in the Hazlett Lake neighbourhood using six different land use districts to provide housing that appeal to a wide range of residents.
Hazlett Lake has been designed with a large number of residential lots back on to the natural Hazlett Lake and public open space. These areas are typically considered premium due to their scarcity on a neighbourhood and City-wide level; however, by increasing the amount of lots backing on to open spaces available, a wider range of residents are able to enjoy this premium amenity.
Higher density housing, such as townhouses and apartments, have been located along the main collector roadway. This will result in minimizing through traffic in the neighbourhood, and provide convenient access to the proposed transit system for residents.
*The following images are examples to represent style only and are not to be referenced as physical houses for sale.
R1 Low Density Residential
Lot Dimension:
40′-44′ wide x 115′-150′ depth
The R1 Residential (Low Density) land use district is intended to provide single family housing, of a variety of styles and building footprints, on the largest lots within the Hazlett Lake neighbourhood. R1 lots have been primarily located around public open spaces as they permit front parking and thus do not require a rear lane.
R1N Narrow Lot Residential
Lot Dimension:
34′-38′ wide x 120′-127′ depth
The R1N Residential (Narrow Lot) land use district is intended to accommodate single family detached dwellings on narrow lots, with rear parking and optional garage. R1N lots offer a more affordable residential option for residents due to the decreased lot width. The placement of rear parking also is intended to provide a stronger interaction between the home frontage and the pedestrian streetscape through the inclusion of windows or porches. R1N lots require rear lane access; as such, they have not been used in areas backing on to open spaces.
R1G Small Lot Residential
Lot Dimension:
34′-48′ wide x 115′-150′ depth
The R1G Residential (Small Lot) land use district is intended to accommodate single family detached dwellings on narrow lots, with front attached garages. R1G lots offer a more affordable housing option than similar homes on larger lots (R1 Low Density Residential) simply due to the decreased lot width and side yards.
R1A Semi-Detached Residential
Lot Dimension:
25′-31′ wide x 109′-177′ depth
The R1A Residential (Semi Detached) land use district is intended to provide semi-detached dwellings. Semi-detached housing is constructed as two independent dwelling units attached side-by-side with a common wall extending from the foundation to the roof. Semi-detached housing is a popular option for those looking for a more affordable solution than a detached dwelling that still offers a private yard and, in many cases, an attached garage. The R1A district has been used as a transitional use between single detached housing and multi-family dwellings.
R2T Town House Residential
Lot Dimension:
20′-25′ wide x 112′-115′ depth
The R2T Residential (Town House) land use district is intended to accommodate townhouses which are three or more dwellings joined side-by-side that do not have dwellings either above or below. Townhouses include common walls extending from the foundation to the roof. The R2T district also permits stacked rowhomes which are similar to townhouses but include units that overlap vertically.
Townhouses and stacked rowhomes provide an alternative and more affordable housing form suitable to a range of residents. These units are appealing due to their increased square footage and enhanced privacy, when compared to apartment style developments. In the case of townhouses, residents also have access to a private yard which is especially popular for those with children and pets. Townhouses may also include attached or detached private garages.
The R2T district has been located along the collector roadway to minimize through traffic in the community, provide a continuous visual massing that will contribute to the overall aesthetics of the neighbourhood, and encourage use of lanes by limiting front driveway access.
R3 Multiple Family Residential
Two R3 Residential (Multiple Family) areas have been proposed in the Hazlett Lake neighbourhood to support the provision of affordable housing opportunities. Multi-family style housing appeals to a variety of potential residents including, but not limited to: singles, small families, retirees, snowbirds, those that often work away, and first time property buyers. Areas zoned for R3 Multiple Family uses can take a variety of forms as further described below which can be developed either as rental or condo facilities. Regardless of building form, these areas are intended to be designed as focal features of the community with a high level of architectural detail and visual interaction at street-level.
