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You are invited to learn more about the application and share feedback online. The following engagement opportunities are open from January 13, 2025 until January 26, 2025.

  • Learn More about the application, how feedback is used and next steps
  • Ask a Question to the project planner any questions you have about the application
  • Share Your Thoughts about the application

What Happens Next

We will use your feedback to make sure our review of the application is as complete as possible. After engagement is closed, we will summarize feedback in a What We Heard report for City Council so that they know your perspective prior to making a decision.

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The City has received a rezoning application from Next Architecture, on behalf of the landowner Touchmark Development and Construction, to rezone 18333 Lessard Road N.W. from the Site Specific Development Control Provision DC2 953 to a Direct Control Zone (DC). The application proposes to replace a portion of “Area B - Medium Density Residential” with “Area A - Low Density Residential”. The stated intent of the application is to construct 30-41 seniors villas. There are administrative updates proposed to the DC Zone to align with Zoning Bylaw 20001. Key characteristics of the proposal include:

  • Maximum of 41 additional residential units
  • Maximum height of 10.5 metres (3 storeys)
  • Replaces planned multi-unit housing (apartment housing) with semi-detached housing (villas)

Two maps side by side maps compare the current zoning on the left and the proposed rezoning of the site on the right. The differences between the two images are labelled with arrows.

Map comparison of the current vs proposed areas. Area A permits low density residential (villas) while Area B allows for medium density residential (apartment housing)

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:

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
  • 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 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.

Ask a Question

Ask Us Questions About The Application

Submit a question below to the file planner or see what others have been asking. Answers are posted within 5-10 business days. When needed, we will also work with the applicant to provide an answer.

Please note you must register on Engaged Edmonton to ask a question.

Please ask a question below that will go directly to the City file planner who is processing the application.

If you are unable to provide feedback on this site, you may also provide feedback to the Project Planner directly via the contact information under the "who's listening" section of the page. Please avoid asking your question in two different places, such as emailing the planner as well as posting on this site. It is not necessary to do both in order for feedback to be captured, and may delay response times.

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Share Your Thoughts

Tell Us What You Think About The Application

Please let us know what you like and/or what could be better with this application. What should Council know as they decide whether to approve the rezoning? Other people who visit this part of the site will be able to see your comments.

Please note you must register on Engaged Edmonton to provide feedback. Only your username will be displayed publicly. All other contact information is kept confidential. All comments go through an automated moderation process.

If you are unable to provide feedback on this site, you may also provide feedback to the project planner directly via the contact information under the "who's listening" section of the page.

Please avoid providing your feedback in two different places, such as emailing the planner as well as posting on this site. It is not necessary to do both in order for feedback to be captured, and may delay response times.

Share your thoughts on the proposed Land Development Application. Please refer to Learn More tab for more information and materials pertaining to the discussion topic.