The City has received a rezoning application from Situate Inc. to rezone 10425A and 10425 - 84 Avenue NW. The current zone is the Parks and Services Zone (PS) and the proposed zone is the Mixed Use Zone (MU h30.0 f5.5) which would allow:

• A range of uses that support housing, recreation, commerce and employment opportunities.
• A maximum height of 30.0 metres (approx. 8 storeys).
• A maximum floor area ratio of 5.5 - 6.5.

A comparison of the key differences between the current and proposed zone can be found in the Zoning Comparison Table.

As the proposed zone is considered a ‘standard zone’, the applicant is not required to provide detailed building drawings at this stage in the planning process. If the rezoning is approved by City Council at a public hearing, the next step will be for the applicant to submit a Development Permit application. At that time, the applicant will be required to submit detailed building drawings to the City for review.

The proposed zoning does not guarantee the preservation of the old St. Anthony School building, which sits on the northeast end of the site. However, the owner intends to preserve it and is investigating adding it to the inventory of historic resources.

The District Policy, Scona District Plan and Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) repeal Bylaw have received first and second reading from City Council and are now at the Edmonton Metropolitan Regional Board (EMRB) before they return to Council for consideration of third reading. The District Policy and District Plans are policy documents that will be used to guide change toward The City Plan’s vision. Both documents focus on The City Plan’s Planning and Design, Mobility and Managing Growth Systems, and their underlying physical networks such as land use, transportation and development pattern areas. Together, the District Policy and District Plan will inform city-building decisions by civic administration, businesses, community organisations and residents. The site is located within the Scona District Plan and is identified within the Whyte Avenue & Calgary Trail/Gateway Boulevard Primary Corridors where mid-rise development is a supported built form (up to 8 storeys). Since Strathcona ARP repeal Bylaw has received two readings from the Council, the administration is not required to consider the ARP in their analysis.

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 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
• Summarise 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

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 the 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.