The City has received a rezoning and road closure application from Green Space Alliance

(GSA) Consulting Inc for 11630 - 87 Avenue NW and 8715 & 8719 - 117 Street NW. The current zones are the Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (CN) and Small Scale Residential Zone (RS). The proposed zones are Mixed Use Zone (MU h88.0 f11.0 cf) and Neighbourhood Mixed Use Zone (MUN). This would allow for a tall high rise, mixed use development up to a maximum height of approximately 25 storeys at the corner with low rise, mixed use development up to a maximum height of approximately 4 storeys further north.

The proposed closure area is the alley that splits the rezoning site. If closed, it would be consolidated with the property to the north, and also be rezoned to the MUN Zone. A replacement alley connection is proposed to be created from the northern portion of 8719 - 117 Street NW.

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

As the proposed zones are ‘standard zones’, the applicant is not required to provide detailed building drawings at this stage in the planning process. If the proposed rezoning and road closure is approved by City Council at a future 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 District Policy and Scona District Plan have been approved by City Council and are now in effect. 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 proposed rezoning site and road closure area is located within the Scona District Plan and is designated Urban Mix, which includes housing, shops, services and offices in one land use category. The property located at 11630 - 87 Avenue NW, proposed for Mixed Use Zone (MU h88.0 f11.0 cf) or tall high rise, is identified as within the University-Garneau Major Node where tall high rise development is a supported built form.

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.