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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Bylaw 16/2025, Redistricting in Cherot Neighbourhood (1st, 2nd & 3rd Readings)
Presented by: Suzanne Ruegg, Planner, Planning & Development
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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1. That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 16/2025 be closed.
2. That Bylaw 16/2025, being amendment 7 to Land Use Bylaw 18/2024, be read a first time.
3. That Bylaw 16/2025 be read a second time.
4. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw 16/2025.
5. That Bylaw 16/2025 be read a third time.
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SUMMARY
This report discusses proposed amendments to Schedule A of the Land Use Bylaw 18/2024 within the Cherot Neighbourhood. The proposed amendments require a public hearing and Council’s approval, as per the requirements in the Municipal Government Act (MGA). These amendments will enable development in a pattern consistent with the Municipal Development Plan, St. Albert West Area Structure Plan, and the Cherot Neighbourhood Plan.
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 before giving second reading to the bylaw.
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 Neighbourhood Plan approved September 6, 2024, which shows the amendment area as low density residential.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Select Engineering Consultants Ltd. on behalf of Rohit Land St. Albert West Ltd., applied to amend the Land Use Bylaw 18/2024, Schedule A, by redistricting a portion of the Cherot neighbourhood. The amendment area is within SW-7-54-25-W4M, which has the municipal address of 50 City Annex West. Please find attached a copy of the Location Map (Attachment 2) and a Comparison Map - Side by Side of Amendment Area (Attachment 3). The proposed redistricting map is contained within the Bylaw as Schedule A.
Access to the proposed redistricting area will be from Chelles Wynd. The current land use district as shown in the Land Use Bylaw is Future Urban Development (FUD) District. The Future Urban Development District is a holding district until urban development occurs on the land. The application is to redistrict the subject lands from Future Urban Development (FUD) to Small-Lot Residential (SLR), Front-Back Residential District (FBR), and Laned-Lot Residential (LLR).
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Proposed District |
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Some Permitted Land Uses |
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Laned-Lot Residential (LLR) |
1.97 hectares± |
Single Detached, Semi-detached, Duplex Dwelling, and Townhouse Dwelling (plex and single) |
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Front-Back Residential (FBR) |
1.20 hectares± |
Single Detached, Semi-detached, and Duplex Dwelling |
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Small-Lot Residential (SLR) |
4.48 hectares± |
Single Detached, Semi-detached, and Duplex Dwelling |
The proposed redistricting is consistent with Municipal Development Plan that shows the area as Neighbourhood; the St. Albert West Area Structure Plan that shows the area as Neighbourhood; and the Cherot Neighbourhood Plan that shows the area as Low Density Residential.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
The application was circulated to internal departments of the City, to external agencies, and to landowners within a 100-metre radius of the amendment area.
There were no concerns raised about the proposed redistricting following the circulation.
A public hearing notice has been posted on the City website, and full page Citylights advertisements appeared on both May 22 and 29, 2025.
IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
The approval of Bylaw 16/2025 to amend the Schedule A of the Land Use Bylaw, enables the continued development of the Cherot neighbourhood, in the manner detailed within the St. Albert West Area Structure Plan and the Cherot Neighbourhood Plan.
Financial:
None at this time.
Compliance & Legal:
The public hearing and first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 16/2025 are scheduled for the same day. The Municipal Government Act provides that a proposed bylaw must not have more than two readings at a council meeting unless the council members present unanimously agree to consider third reading at the same meeting.
If unanimous consent for third reading of Bylaw 16/2025 is not granted on June 3, 2025, after first and second reading, third reading of Bylaw 16/2025 will occur at the next regular Council meeting on June 17, 2025. During that time between June 3, 2025, and June 17, 2025, Council members will be unable to accept further written or verbal submissions germane to this matter, and will not be able to ask for new, substantive information on the subject matter prior to third reading (MGA, s. 187; Procedure Bylaw, Schedule E, s. 19).
Program or Service:
None at this time.
Organizational:
Approval of Bylaw 16/2025 would allow for the subsequent subdivision, and then development of the subject lands.
Risks
None at this time.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Priority One, Economic Prosperity:
Support an investment positive environment that encourages economic growth and the development of new and existing sectors.
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Current Planning Application Processing: Processing and coordination of the approval of statutory plans and amendments, subdivisions and condominium applications.
IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
If Council does not wish to support the recommendation, Council could defeat second or third reading of Bylaw 16/2025. An implication of defeating this Bylaw would mean that the applicant cannot re-apply for six months.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Bylaw 16/2025
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Comparison Map - Side by Side of Amendment Area
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Report Date: June 3, 2025
Author: Suzanne Ruegg, Planner
Department: Planning & Development
Department Director: Kristina Peter
Managing Director: Adryan Slaght
Chief Administrative Officer: William Fletcher