The last round of engagement events for this file took place in 2022. Since then, the City has been working on the review of the application and researching techniques used by other municipalities.
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work on this project.
What is the status of this Land Use Bylaw amendment?
The file has been assigned Bylaw 2/2024, and a Public Hearing date of February 20, 2024, has been set for Council to review this Land Use Bylaw amendment. It is expected that the public hearing and all three readings of the bylaw will be completed on February 20, 2024.
The Council package will be posted on the Cultivate the Conversation page, under Key Documents, once ready. It is estimated that this will occur by February 16.
What recommendations is Administration proposing?
Administration is recommending to Council that regulation 8.21(c) be modified instead of removed.
Overall, there are fewer concerns related to the reduction of lot widths on the straight portion of the non-through street. Those sections will be similar in design to through-streets. The issue is with bulbs, or partial bulbs, on front vehicle access products.
To account for this, administration has proposed rewording 8.21(c) instead of removing it entirely. The 11.5 m wide lots would remain in place on the bulb, and partial bulbs of non-through streets.
Administration recommends limiting the number of lots that can be placed on a non-though street to 100 dwelling units. This maximum would also help to omit higher density multi-unit sites from being located on non-through streets. There are several other jurisdictions that limit the number of lots to 100 or a lesser number, including: City of Calgary, City of Fort Saskatchewan, City of Leduc, City of Lethbridge, City of Medicine Hat and City of Red Deer.
Administration recommends also limiting the length of a non-through street, to 200 m or less. Any street longer than this would need to be designed as a crescent, with two points of connection to another roadway. There are several other jurisdictions that limit the length of a non-through street including: City of Beaumont, City of Calgary, City of Fort Saskatchewan, City of Leduc and the City of Lloydminster.
Administration is proposing two parcel exceptions so that existing planned and developing neighborhoods can build out as proposed in their Area Structure Plans. One parcel exception is for a stage in Erin Ridge North, and the other in Ville Giroux. New neighborhoods will need to conform to the proposed rules (if this amendment is approved by Council).
How can I contribute further feedback?
Individuals or groups wishing to address Council on their own behalf at a Public Hearing must register with Legislative Services at hearings@stalbert.ca. Alternatively, a written submissions can be emailed to Legislative Services at hearings@stalbert.ca, and be included with the Council package.
For further information regarding the Public Hearing, please see Schedule E of Procedure Bylaw 24/2022.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Please note, if you submit comments on Bylaw 2/2024 either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
