LDA22-0466 Ellerslie Gate Rezoning and Plan Amendment

Update (Aug 2023): This application was approved by City Council at the June 12, 2023 Public Hearing, see the Meeting Minutes for the approved Bylaws and recording (Items 3.9, 3.10, and 3.11).

Update (May 2023): Please be advised that this application has been scheduled for consideration by City Council at a Public Hearing on June 12, 2023 at 9:30am. You can view the proposed Bylaws and Administration's Reports under Items 3.9, 3.10, and 3.11 on the June 12, 2023 Public Hearing Agenda. Instructions for how to participate in the Public Hearing are included in the notification letter that is being sent to surrounding property owners and nearby Community Leagues, or on this webpage. Thank you for your interest in this application and for being engaged with what is proposed in your community.

***This engagement opportunity has concluded. A What We Heard report is available that summarizes the feedback recieved.***

Thank you for participating in engagement activities for this Rezoning and Plan Amendment application. Please review the information on this page and provide feedback before the end of the day on March 8, 2023.

The role of the public is at the ADVISE level of the City’s Public Engagement Spectrum, which was determined using the Public Engagement Charter for rezonings. The charter provides City planners with guidance on selecting the appropriate type and level of engagement needed to inform Rezoning proposal reviews.

The ADVISE level means that the City will use any feedback that you share to make sure the review of the application is as complete as possible, and to inform conversations with the applicant about potential revisions to address concerns or opportunities raised. Feedback will also be summarized for City Council so that they are aware of the public’s perspective prior to making a decision.

Additional information on the proposed Rezoning and Plan Amendments can be found below and on the right hand side of this page.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Proposed Rezoning

The City has received an application to rezone 608 - 75 Street SW from (RR) Rural Residential Zone to (RA7) Low Rise Apartment Zone. The proposed Rezoning would allow for the development of:

• multi-unit housing up to 16 m in height (approximately 4 storeys)
• limited opportunities for commercial uses at ground level, such as child care services, general retail stores, and specialty food services
• a maximum Floor Area Ratio of 2.3
• a minimum density of 45 units per hectare (or 36 units over the 0.8 hectare site)

Under a standard zone such as RA7, the specific site layout and design of buildings is determined at the Development Permit stage. 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.

Proposed Plan Amendments

Associated with the Rezoning are proposed amendments to the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan (ASP) and Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) to designate future land uses around the 75 Street SW cul-de-sac, north of Ellerslie Road. These properties are currently identified as part of the Wernerville Country Residential (Special Study Area), with the exception of the properties at 707 & 811 - 75 Street SW, which were approved for Commercial uses on June 22, 2022.

The proposed amendments to the ASP and NSP would provide policy direction guiding the future rezoning and development of those properties as Medium Density Residential uses and a greenway.

• Details of the proposed ASP and NSP amendments including proposed figures, statistics, and policy text changes can be found in the applicant’s Proposed ASP and NSP Amendment Report.
• See a comparison of the approved vs. proposed land use concept within the NSP.
• In support of the Plan Amendment and Rezoning, the applicant previously submitted a Transportation Impact Assessment for the 75th Street SW cul-de-sac, north of Ellerslie Road.
• A Servicing Design Brief has also been submitted to outline planned sanitary and stormwater servicing.
• Additional information can be found in the applicant’s submitted Planning Study.

Plans in Effect

The Ellerslie ASP and Ellerslie NSP provide guidance for development in these areas, in addition to The City Plan, which guides planning and development throughout Edmonton. Ellerslie Road is designated as a Secondary Corridor in The City Plan, which is intended to be a vibrant residential and commercial corridor.

Next Steps

City Administration will prepare a report to City Council providing a recommendation on this application. Administration’s recommendation will be determined by a thorough review of the proposal, which involves technical considerations, such as traffic and drainage impacts, and alignment to approved City land-related plans and policies (eg. The City Plan).

The report will also include a summary of the feedback received through this engagement so that City Council can factor community feedback, along with Administration’s recommendation, into their decision. The decision to approve or refuse this application will be made at a future Public Hearing where anyone interested can also request to speak directly to City Council and share their perspectives prior to a decision being made.