LDA24-0038 Richford Urban Village

Engagement has concluded

• APPLICATION DETAILS

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  The City is reviewing an application to rezone the former Ellerslie Rugby Club site located at 10950 Ellerslie Road SW from the Agriculture Zone (AG) to the Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential Zone (RSM h12.0), Medium Scale Residential Zone (RM h16.0), Medium Scale Residential Zone (RM h28.0), General Commercial Zone (CG), and Public Utility Zone (PU). This proposal would allow for:

  • RSM h12.0 Zone - Small to medium scale housing (Row Housing & Multi-unit Housing) up to 3 storeys (12 metres) in height

  • RM h16.0 Zone - Multi-unit housing up to 4 storeys (16 metres) in height

  • RM h28.0 Zone - Multi-unit housing up to 8 storeys (28 metres) in height

  • CG Zone - Commercial Uses up to 4 storeys (16 metres) in height

  • PU Zone - a stormwater management facility

  

  This application includes proposed amendments to the Richford Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan to support the proposed rezoning.

  The City Plan, Edmonton’s combined Municipal Development Plan and Transportation Master Plan, was approved in December 2020. The City Plan sets City Council’s direction, and charts out how we will accommodate 1 million additional residents in Edmonton. Recognizing the essential connection between land use and transportation, The City Plan identifies key areas within the city in a Nodes and Corridors system where population, business and employment growth are to be focused. Ellerslie Road at this location is identified as a Secondary Corridor. Secondary Corridors are intended to be vibrant residential and commercial streets that serve as a local destination for surrounding communities. A secondary corridor feels more residential in nature than a primary corridor. Some secondary corridors will include city-wide mass transit with the others near or served by district transit The typical massing/form is anticipated to be low-rise and mid-rise buildings.

• HOW IS FEEDBACK USED?

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  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 inform adjustments to the proposed regulations that are site specific because these zones are only applied to a specific site or area.

• NEXT STEPS

  CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

  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. Members of the public can share their views on the proposed rezoning directly with Council by registering to speak at the City Council Public Hearing once the hearing agenda is posted.

  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.