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Bylaw 55/2021 Land Use Bylaw Amendment -- Redistricting -- Cherot ASP (2nd & 3rd Readings)
Presented by: Eric Schultz, Planner, Planning & Development
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RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
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1. That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 55/2021 be closed.
2. That Bylaw 55/2021, being amendment 203 to the Land Use Bylaw, be read a second time.
3. That Bylaw 55/2021, being amendment 203 to the Land Use Bylaw, be read a third time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report discusses a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw Schedule A -- redistricting in the Cherot ASP from Urban Reserve to various residential districts (RX, RXL, R3A) and Public Park. The proposed amendment requires a public hearing.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
St. Albert Council Strategic Plan
Strategic Priority #5: Housing: Enhance housing options.
Facilitate an increase in the variety of housing types in St. Albert to respond to market demands and accommodate the diverse needs of residents.
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Service Component
Current Planning Application Processing:
Processing and coordination of the approval of statutory plans and amendments, subdivision, and condominiums applications.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
The Municipal Government Act Section 692(1) requires the subject matter of this report to go to Council, and that a public hearing be held.
The amendment conforms with Flourish (Municipal Development Plan) Policy 14. Land Use and Development, which states:
The policies in this section guide land use and development, according to the land use designations on Map 3: Urban Structure and General Land Use. Together, Map 3 and the policies guide the preparation of, and updates to, Area Structure Plans, Area Redevelopment Plans, and development guidelines.
Map 3: Urban Structure and General Land Use shows this area as Neighbourhoods, which are defined as:
“predominantly residential areas, as identified on Map 3, made up of low-rise housing, along with schools, parks, shops, and services. Many existing Neighbourhoods will evolve by adding new housing that respects the established character, while new Neighbourhoods will include a greater variety of housing types.”
This amendment conforms with the Cherot Area Structure Plan Bylaw 23/2014, as amended July 5, 2021, which shows the amendment area as low density residential.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Please refer to the attachment entitled Previously Distributed, which includes the 1st Reading report from December 20, 2021.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
Please refer to the attachment entitled Previously Distributed, which includes the 1st Reading report from December 20, 2021.
IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial:
None at this time.
Legal / Risk:
None at this time.
Program or Service:
As the Cherot neighbourhood develops, there will be incremental impacts to the City and various departments. For example:
• Public Works will have more roads, pipes, stormwater management facilities, and parks to maintain.
• Emergency Medical Services will have a new area to service for fire, enforcement, police, and ambulance.
• Recreation will have to prepare park master plans and provide recreation amenities.
• Engineering will have a geotechnical study and design plans to review, and inspections of infrastructure.
• Planning and Development will have subdivision plans and development permits to review.
• Safety Codes will have building plans to review and buildings to inspect.
• Transit will have to provide service to the neighbourhood.
• There are other areas of the City that will also be impacted by servicing a new neighbourhood.
Organizational:
The approval of Bylaw 55/2021 will have immediate impact on the Planning and Engineering Department, as this enables two subdivision applications to move forward. Subdivision plans and engineering drawings will have to be reviewed and development agreements negotiated to enable development. Other various departments may also need to conduct inspections and be involved in meetings with the developer / consultants.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
If Council does not wish to support the recommendation, the following alternatives could be considered:
1. Defeat second reading of Bylaw 55/2021. An implication of defeating this Bylaw would be that the applicant cannot re-apply within six months. A decision on the subdivision applications for Cherot Stages 3 and 4 by the Subdivision Authority would not be able to proceed, because these require land use changes as proposed within Bylaw 55/2021.
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Report Date: January 31, 2022
Author: Eric Schultz
Department: Planning & Development
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Interim): Diane Enger
Chief Administrative Officer (Interim): Kerry Hilts