LDA22-0403 Rivers Edge Amendment

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• APPLICATION DETAILS

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  A Land Development Application has been submitted to the City of Edmonton by Stantec Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Qualico Communities. The application proposes revisions to the River's Edge Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) and the Riverview Area Structure Plan (ASP) that will support ongoing development of the neighbourhood. The overall vision, goals, objectives, and general land use locations within the Plans will be maintained.

  The proposed Land Development Application has two components and an amendment to the River's Edge NSP and Riverview Area Structure Plan ASP.

  River’s Edge Neighbourhood Structure Plan Amendment

  The first component is an amendment to the River’s Edge Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) encompassing approximately 48 hectares of land. The proposed amendment to the River’s Edge NSP will:

  • Remove a portion of a non-active Gas Pipeline Right-of-Way

  • Reconfigure of the School/Park site

  • Make minor adjustments to the District Park, Urban Village Park, Pocket Park, Public Upland, and Top-of-Bank walkway

  • Add an EPCOR Water Booster Station

  • Reconfigure road rights-of-ways to accommodate complete streets and active mode connections

  • Add Street Oriented Residential and Mid-Rise/High Density Residential land use designations

  • Reconfigure Stormwater Management Facilities

  • Increase Row Housing density from 45 dwelling units per net residential to 60 dwelling units per net residential; and

  • Update the text, figures and Land Use and Population Statistics

  The second component proposes to amend the Riverview Area Structure Plan (ASP). The amendment will align with the proposed NSP and update the Land Use and Population Statistics and figures.

  In addition, Administration is proposing additional policy changes in this NSP to better align with current direction from The City Plan, Safe Mobility Strategy, Complete Streets Design and Construction Standards, the Bike Plan and the Bike Plan Implementation Guide. These changes in policy will improve local and regional connectivity as well as increased safety.

  The City has not yet taken a position of support or non-support on this application. The City’s position will be determined by a thorough analysis of the proposal that includes technical considerations (e.g., traffic, drainage, and ecological impacts) and alignment to applicable City land use-related plans and policies (e.g., The City Plan).

  Please note, there was a previous application made under LDA21-0335 currently on hold. For more information please visit: edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/neighbourhoods/planning-applications.

  
  

  
  

• HOW IS FEEDBACK USED?

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  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 that 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 for a specific site. When rezoning to a Direct Control zone (DC1 or DC2), there is opportunity for public engagement to inform adjustments to the proposed regulations because these zones apply to a specific site or area only.

  
  

• NEXT STEPS

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  Public Hearing

  Once the City completes its review and 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 lands being rezoned, as well as affected community leagues and business associations advising them of the Public Hearing date.

  
  

  Register to Speak to Council or Submit Comments

  Public Hearings are an important part of the engagement process for rezonings. Members of the public can share their views on the proposed rezoning directly with Council by registering to speak at the City Council Public Hearing once the hearing agenda is posted.

  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.