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Bylaw 34/2020 Kingswood Land Use Bylaw Schedule A Amendment (Public Hearing)
Presented by: Eric Schultz, Planner, Planning & Development Department
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RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
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1. That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 34/2020 be closed.
2. That Bylaw 34/2020, being amendment 182 to the Land Use Bylaw (Schedule A) be read a second time.
3. That Bylaw 34/2020 be read a third time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report discusses proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw Schedule A. The proposed amendment requires 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
N/A
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Access to Parks and Open Spaces - Planning and Design: Park classification, design and development are outlined through the City of St. Albert Parks and Open Space Standards and Guidelines
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.
This amendment conforms with the Municipal Development Plan, Policy 3.1 - Future Land Use Policy:
The City of St. Albert shall direct future growth and development in accordance with Map 2 - Future Land Use Policy and in keeping with the policies contained in CityPlan 2007.
This amendment also conforms with Policy 9.5 Parks Planning and Development:
The City of St. Albert should implement a systematic approach to parks planning through a Parks and Open Space Master Plan and public consultation with user groups, and implementation of the City of St. Albert Open Space Standards and Guidelines in consultation with prospective park users.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Please refer to the attachment entitled: Kingsmeade Park - Agenda Report - 1st Reading (Previously Distributed October 5, 2020).
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
Please refer to the attachment entitled: Kingsmeade Park - Agenda Report - 1st Reading (Previously Distributed October 5, 2020).
Circulation of Application
First reading occurred on October 5, 2020. Following first reading, the public hearing was posted on the City website. The public hearing will be advertised in CityLights on October 14 and October 21, 2020. A notification letter about the public hearing will be mailed to property owners within a 100 metre radius of the site, and to any attendees of a public meeting who provided their address.
The public hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2020.
Public Engagement
Recreation and Parks initiated the first phase of public engagement on August 21, 2020 with an online survey and project overview video and webpage. This phase closed on September 7, 2020, with 326 responses received, 71% of which were from residents of the Kingswood neighbourhood. A playground and walking/hiking opportunities were the features most requested.
Concept plan options will be shared on October 15, 2020, via an online presentation. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions directly of the project team and fill out an online survey.
The feedback received from residents will guide the selection and final details of the concept plan for Kingsmeade Park. The results and final concept plan will be shared in December 2020.
The engagement webpage for the Kingsmeade Park Development can be found here:
<https://stalbert.ca/cosa/participation/opportunities/kingsmeade-park-development/>
IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial:
Approval of this Bylaw will allow Recreation and Parks to move forward with the design and construction phases. The budgeted costs for these steps may change due to economic or other factors beyond the control of the City.
Legal / Risk:
None at this time.
Program or Service:
As development proceeds:
- Engineering drawing reviews and inspections of infrastructure.
- Planning and Development will have subdivision plans to review and provide decisions on.
- Recreation Services will have park planning and development.
- Capital Projects will oversee design and construction.
- Public Works will have maintenance of infrastructure.
Organizational:
None at this time.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
If Council does not wish to support the recommendations, the following alternatives could be considered:
1. Defeat second and third reading of Bylaw 34/2020. An implication of defeating Bylaw 34/2020 would be that the City cannot re-apply within six months.
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Report Date: November 2, 2020
Author: Eric Schultz
Department: Planning & Development
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Kerry Hilts
Chief Administrative Officer: Kevin Scoble