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Bylaw 17/2022 - Erin Ridge North Area Structure Plan 12th Amendment (Public Hearing)
Bylaw 18/2022 - Erin Ridge North 11th Redistricting - Land Use Bylaw Schedule A Amendment (Public Hearing)
Presented by: Eric Schultz, Planning & Development, Planner
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RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
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Bylaw 17/2022
1. That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 17/2022 be closed.
2. That Bylaw 17/2022, being amendment 12 to the Erin Ridge North Area Structure Plan, be read a second time.
3. That Bylaw 17/2022, being amendment 12 to the Erin Ridge North Area Structure Plan, be read a third time.
Bylaw 18/2022
1. That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 18/2022 be closed.
2. That Bylaw 18/2022, being amendment 212 to the Land Use Bylaw Schedule A, be read a second time.
3. That Bylaw 18/2022, being amendment 212 to the Land Use Bylaw Schedule A, be read a third time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report discusses proposed amendments to the Erin Ridge North Area Structure Plan (ASP) and the Land Use Bylaw - Schedule A. The purpose of the ASP amendment is to adjust sizing of land uses, without impacting density or the general placement of the land uses. The Land Use Bylaw amendment is to district the lands so that subdivision may occur for future development of the land.
Both amendments require a public hearing and Council’s approval, as per the requirements in the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
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 application is consistent with Flourish. The designation of this area on Flourish Map 3, Urban Structure and General Land Use, is Neighbourhoods.
The definition of Neighbourhoods: “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.”
The Land Use Bylaw amendment conforms with the proposed Erin Ridge North Area Structure Plan, which shows the amendment areas as low density residential, medium density residential, high density residential, and park.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Please refer to the attachment entitled Previously Distributed, which includes the 1st Reading report from May 2, 2022.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
Please refer to the attachment entitled Previously Distributed, which includes the 1st Reading report from May 2, 2022.
IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
Financial:
None at this time
Legal / Risk:
None at this time
Program or Service:
As the Erin Ridge North 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 Bylaws 17/2022 and 18/2022 will have immediate impact on the Planning and Engineering Department, as 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 with to support the recommendation, the following alterative could be considered:
1. Defeat second reading of Bylaws 17/2022 and 18/2022. An implication of defeating these Bylaw would be that the applicant cannot re-apply within six months and a decision on the subdivision application for Erin Ridge North Stage 20, by the Subdivision Authority, would not be able to proceed.
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Report Date: June 7, 2022
Author: Eric Schultz
Department: Planning & Development
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (Interim): Diane Enger
Chief Administrative Officer (Interim): Kerry Hilts