LDA24-0341 Al-Mustafa Academy Rezoning

The City has received a rezoning and District Plan amendment application (LDA24-0341) from Situate on behalf of Hasco Development for 7814 - 83 Street NW (Al-Mustafa Academy site) in the King Edward Park neighbourhood.

The site was formerly owned by the Edmonton Catholic School Division. The site was sold and is owned by a private landowner. Al-Mustafa Academy operates in the school building on site. The western half of the site is currently a field.

The applicant’s intent is to redevelop the western half of the site, and to allow the school to continue operating on the eastern half of the site. An Urban Design Brief has been prepared by the applicant and has additional information on the intent for the site. In the long-term, the entire site could be redeveloped.

The current zone is the Parks and Services Zone (PS) and the proposed zone is the Mixed Use Zone (MU h23.0 f3.0) which would allow:

• Medium scale mixed use development.

• A maximum height of 23.0 metres (approximately 6 storeys).

• A maximum floor area ratio of 3.0.

• The school to continue operating, as schools are permitted in the proposed zone.

Rezoning map:

An amendment to the Southeast District Plan is proposed to facilitate the rezoning. The site would need to be redesignated from the Urban Service designation, to the Urban Mix designation to align with the proposed rezoning.

The Urban Service designation reflects the current use on the site (School). The Urban Service designation is for areas that support publicly and privately owned facilities for the use of schools or utility, emergency, institutional, community services and cemeteries.

The Urban Mix designation would allow for housing, and also includes shops, services, offices, urban agriculture, open spaces not in the park inventory, and some community services.

The role of the public when participating in engagement activities for proposed rezonings is at the ADVISE level of the City’s Public Engagement Spectrum. This means that the City will use any feedback that you share to:

• Inform the City’s planning analysis and ensure all factors are taken into consideration
• Help inform conversations with the applicant about making revisions to address concerns
• Summarize feedback for City Council so they are aware of the public’s perspectives prior to making a decision at Public Hearing

A What We Heard report that summarises the feedback received is posted online and provided to the Ward Councillor as well as anyone who registers and provides feedback through this page or by contacting the file planner directly.

City planners use the Public Engagement Charter for rezonings as a guide when determining what type of engagement activities are most appropriate to help inform rezoning proposal reviews.

Please Note: Because standard zones apply to multiple sites across the city, the City cannot adjust or customize the individual regulations within these zones. When rezoning to a Direct Control zone (DC), there is opportunity for public engagement to influence adjustments to the proposed site specific regulations because these zones are only applied to a specific site or area.

Public Hearing

Once Administration completes its review and has determined its recommendation and the applicant is ready to take the application to City Council for a decision, the City sets a Public Hearing date. Notices are sent to all property owners within a minimum of 60 metres of the site in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw. In addition, notices of Public Hearing are sent to affected community leagues and business associations advising them of the Public Hearing date and how to participate.

Register to Speak to Council or Submit Comments

Public Hearings are an important part of the engagement process for rezonings. Once the hearing agenda is posted, members of the public can register to speak at the City Council Public Hearing to share their views on the proposed rezoning directly with Council.

Written comments can also be submitted to City Council through the Office of the City Clerk. Edmontonians can also watch the Public Hearing online.

If the Application is Approved

If the rezoning is approved by Council, the next step is for the developer to apply for development and building permits to start construction. Timelines for submitting these applications and starting construction are typically at the developer’s discretion.