FAQs
- The applicant sent letters to property owners in the Northwest Decoteau neighbourhood on May 27, 2020
- Northwest Decoteau Neighbourhood Structure Plan webpage was set up the week of May 19, 2019
- City Planning sent out advance notification letter to all property owners in the Decoteau NSP area
- Website is continually updated.
- File planner has had communication with 2 people in the Northwest Decoteau area
- Transportation Impact Analysis
- Phase II Ecological Network Report
- Hydraulic Network analysis
- Neighbourhood Design Report
- Geotechnical/Hydro-geotechnical Report
- Community Knowledge Campus Needs Assessment
- Parkland Impact Assessment
- Environmental Overview
- It is estimated that the first new housing stock would be available on the market a year or two after the NSP is approved
- Full build out of the neighbourhood may take many years depending on housing demand, economic factors and servicing constraints
- Once the NSP is approved the next steps will be for developer to submit rezoning and then subdivision applications
- As part of the subdivisions servicing agreements developer will be required to outline the construction of roads, water pipes, drainage connections and power to service the new development
- Applicants will then be able to apply for development permits and begin construction
- This process will happen in stages moving from already serviced areas in Charlesworth and expanding servicing logically from there
- How quickly the area is serviced depends on the pace of development
- There are 5 neighbourhoods in the Decoteau ASP, Decoteau North was approved on September 17, 2018
- So far the city has only approved one NSP for the ASP area - Decoteau North Neighbourhood, Approved on September 17, 2018.
- NSPs are submitted by landowners and therefore the City cannot control when plans are done
- Typically preparing an NSP from the time the applicant submits all materials to the City till it goes to Council is at least a year, and often longer
- This is because there are many technical and planning considerations to work through and multiple objectives to balance, such as achieving density targets and protecting natural areas
- There are 5 neighbourhoods in the Decoteau ASP, Decoteau North was approved on September 17, 2018
- So far the city has only approved one NSP for the ASP area - Decoteau North Neighbourhood, Approved on September 17, 2018.
- NSPs are submitted by landowners and therefore the City cannot control when plans are done
- Typically preparing an NSP from the time the applicant submits all materials to the City till it goes to Council is at least a year, and often longer
- This is because there are many technical and planning considerations to work through and multiple objectives to balance, such as achieving density targets and protecting natural areas
- Applicants must provide all the amenities and services for a complete community, this includes access into neighbourhoods, storm ponds to manage drainage and protecting existing wetlands and natural areas
- The location of land uses, roads and natural features are dependent on what is existing on the land, what makes sense from a practical and technical perspective to service the area and trying to balance landowner interests
- Advanced notice of the application was sent by direct mail to surrounding property owners in the form of a letter on May 27, 2020 (42 recipients)
- A postcard to notify the public of a Remote Public Engagement Opportunity was sent on the week of August 4, 2020.
- It was posted on the City's Public Engagement Calendar
- It was also posted on the Northwest Decoteau webpage
How has the public been informed of this project?
What technical Reports have been submitted for this application?
What is the timing of full build out of the Northwest neighbourhood?
When will the area be serviced?
When will other plans in the Decoteau ASP area be completed?
Why is there a road, wetland or stormwater management facility on my property?
How was this digital public engagement publicized?