Proposed ASP – Northeast St. Albert

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UPDATE: December 10, 2024

On December 10, 2024, the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board recommended approval of the Northeast St. Albert ASP. For more information, applicable documentation can be viewed on the EMRB's webpage HERE. As per procedure, there is now a 28-day appeal period for any affected municipalities (ending on January 7, 2025). If there is no appeal, it is anticipated that the proposal could return to City Council in Q1 of 2025 to consider second and third readings.


UPDATE: November 6, 2024

On November 5, 2024, following the public hearing, City Council gave first reading to the proposed Northeast St. Albert ASP, and directed Administration to refer the application to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board for a decision. Pending that decision, it is anticipated that the proposal could return to City Council in Q1 of 2025 to consider second and third readings. Thank you to all residents and other stakeholders who participated in the public hearing.


UPDATE: October 21, 2024

The report from Administration to City Council regarding the proposed Northeast St. Albert ASP is now public. To view the report, to learn about the public hearing process, or for information on how you can participate, please click HERE. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. in Council Chambers and online.


UPDATE: October 7, 2024

Thank you to all who attended the applicant's October 2, 2024 public information session to share your views on the revised version of the proposal. For a summary of the 'What We Heard' report, please see the Key Documents section to the right. The next formal opportunity for public input on the Northeast St. Albert ASP will be at the public hearing scheduled for 2:00 p.m. [Correction: 1:15 p.m.] on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.


UPDATE: September 5, 2024

The applicant is hosting a drop-in public information session on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express (1145 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert). If you would like to receive more information or have any questions, please contact Invistec Consulting Ltd. at Stephen.Yu@invistec.ca.


UPDATE: August 26, 2024

Although the revised land use and infrastructure concepts have not changed significantly from the previous November 2023 iteration, a revised Area Structure Plan (ASP) document and maps are now available for public viewing.

Furthermore, associated revisions were provided throughout spring/summer 2024 to the following technical documents:

- Engineering Design Brief (May 2024);

- Technical Report (June 2024);

- Transportation Impact Assessment (June 2024); and

- Hydraulic Network Analysis (June 2024).

Please see "Key Documents" on the right to view these.


Background:

Invistec Consulting, on behalf of Landrex Hunter Ridge, is proposing an ASP for lands in Northeast St. Albert. The proposed plan area is located north of the Erin Ridge and Erin Ridge North neighbourhoods, south and east of Township Road 544/future 127 Street, and east of St. Albert Trail/Highway 2. The ASP proposes future land uses broadly categorized as "neighbourhood", "employment", "stormwater management facility", "school site", "major open spaces", and various "mixed use" nodes.

The Area Structure Plan Land Use Concept will define general future land uses within the plan area, but does not set Land Use Bylaw districts on specific properties.

In response to requests made by the City of St. Albert and other stakeholders, key changes made between November 2023 and August 2024 include:

  • Changed approximately 2.2 hectares of land near the future stormwater management pond adjacent St. Albert Trail from 'Employment Area' to 'Mixed-Use Employment Area';

  • Graphically reduced the conceptual size of the western-most school site (near St. Albert Trail) to enable future flexibility in terms of the exact school type/configuration/size (and its attached park);

  • Adjusted the conceptual location of the eastern-most school site in order to increase its distance from a stormwater management pond for student safety; and

  • Graphically reduced the conceptual sizes of various open spaces, in recognition of the limited legal and financial tools available to the City for acquiring them all.

The decision authority for the proposed new ASP is City Council. The proposed ASP is anticipated to be referred to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board after City Council holding a Public Hearing - now scheduled for 2:00 p.m. [Correction: 1:15 p.m.] on November 5, 2024.

UPDATE: December 10, 2024

On December 10, 2024, the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board recommended approval of the Northeast St. Albert ASP. For more information, applicable documentation can be viewed on the EMRB's webpage HERE. As per procedure, there is now a 28-day appeal period for any affected municipalities (ending on January 7, 2025). If there is no appeal, it is anticipated that the proposal could return to City Council in Q1 of 2025 to consider second and third readings.


UPDATE: November 6, 2024

On November 5, 2024, following the public hearing, City Council gave first reading to the proposed Northeast St. Albert ASP, and directed Administration to refer the application to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board for a decision. Pending that decision, it is anticipated that the proposal could return to City Council in Q1 of 2025 to consider second and third readings. Thank you to all residents and other stakeholders who participated in the public hearing.


UPDATE: October 21, 2024

The report from Administration to City Council regarding the proposed Northeast St. Albert ASP is now public. To view the report, to learn about the public hearing process, or for information on how you can participate, please click HERE. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. in Council Chambers and online.


UPDATE: October 7, 2024

Thank you to all who attended the applicant's October 2, 2024 public information session to share your views on the revised version of the proposal. For a summary of the 'What We Heard' report, please see the Key Documents section to the right. The next formal opportunity for public input on the Northeast St. Albert ASP will be at the public hearing scheduled for 2:00 p.m. [Correction: 1:15 p.m.] on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.


UPDATE: September 5, 2024

The applicant is hosting a drop-in public information session on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express (1145 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert). If you would like to receive more information or have any questions, please contact Invistec Consulting Ltd. at Stephen.Yu@invistec.ca.


UPDATE: August 26, 2024

Although the revised land use and infrastructure concepts have not changed significantly from the previous November 2023 iteration, a revised Area Structure Plan (ASP) document and maps are now available for public viewing.

Furthermore, associated revisions were provided throughout spring/summer 2024 to the following technical documents:

- Engineering Design Brief (May 2024);

- Technical Report (June 2024);

- Transportation Impact Assessment (June 2024); and

- Hydraulic Network Analysis (June 2024).

Please see "Key Documents" on the right to view these.


Background:

Invistec Consulting, on behalf of Landrex Hunter Ridge, is proposing an ASP for lands in Northeast St. Albert. The proposed plan area is located north of the Erin Ridge and Erin Ridge North neighbourhoods, south and east of Township Road 544/future 127 Street, and east of St. Albert Trail/Highway 2. The ASP proposes future land uses broadly categorized as "neighbourhood", "employment", "stormwater management facility", "school site", "major open spaces", and various "mixed use" nodes.

The Area Structure Plan Land Use Concept will define general future land uses within the plan area, but does not set Land Use Bylaw districts on specific properties.

In response to requests made by the City of St. Albert and other stakeholders, key changes made between November 2023 and August 2024 include:

  • Changed approximately 2.2 hectares of land near the future stormwater management pond adjacent St. Albert Trail from 'Employment Area' to 'Mixed-Use Employment Area';

  • Graphically reduced the conceptual size of the western-most school site (near St. Albert Trail) to enable future flexibility in terms of the exact school type/configuration/size (and its attached park);

  • Adjusted the conceptual location of the eastern-most school site in order to increase its distance from a stormwater management pond for student safety; and

  • Graphically reduced the conceptual sizes of various open spaces, in recognition of the limited legal and financial tools available to the City for acquiring them all.

The decision authority for the proposed new ASP is City Council. The proposed ASP is anticipated to be referred to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board after City Council holding a Public Hearing - now scheduled for 2:00 p.m. [Correction: 1:15 p.m.] on November 5, 2024.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded. Thank you for your input.

This online feature was only used during the previous November 2023 version of the application.  If you have questions regarding the August 2024 version, please email Craig Walker directly at cwalker@stalbert.ca by September 17, 2024.

Please be advised that comments you submit may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  • Share The new ASP Neighborhood roadway routing will be connecting to existing roadways of an adjacent area structure plan (Eastview). Are the streets in the existing ASP designed to neighborhood roadway standards and what will the traffic impacts be in the existing ASP? on Facebook Share The new ASP Neighborhood roadway routing will be connecting to existing roadways of an adjacent area structure plan (Eastview). Are the streets in the existing ASP designed to neighborhood roadway standards and what will the traffic impacts be in the existing ASP? on Twitter Share The new ASP Neighborhood roadway routing will be connecting to existing roadways of an adjacent area structure plan (Eastview). Are the streets in the existing ASP designed to neighborhood roadway standards and what will the traffic impacts be in the existing ASP? on Linkedin Email The new ASP Neighborhood roadway routing will be connecting to existing roadways of an adjacent area structure plan (Eastview). Are the streets in the existing ASP designed to neighborhood roadway standards and what will the traffic impacts be in the existing ASP? link

    The new ASP Neighborhood roadway routing will be connecting to existing roadways of an adjacent area structure plan (Eastview). Are the streets in the existing ASP designed to neighborhood roadway standards and what will the traffic impacts be in the existing ASP?

    MCaw asked 12 months ago

    Thank you for your question.  Eastview Street North was identified as a “Neighbourhood Roadway” in the Erin Ridge North Area Structure Plan (HERE), and subsequently constructed to that standard, in anticipation that Eastview Street North would eventually extend north into future development. This is consistent with the proposed roadway network outlined in applicant’s submission (HERE). The applicant has submitted a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA), which is being reviewed by administration and is not finalized. Further details regarding traffic volumes will become available as the TIA is finalized.

  • Share 3. The General Policies for the Green Environment (Sec 7.1) use obtuse terms or are largely silent on the subject of not only retaining but ensuring ecological corridors are incorporated into the planning of Major Open Spaces and associated park and wetland areas for wild animals within the urban environment. on Facebook Share 3. The General Policies for the Green Environment (Sec 7.1) use obtuse terms or are largely silent on the subject of not only retaining but ensuring ecological corridors are incorporated into the planning of Major Open Spaces and associated park and wetland areas for wild animals within the urban environment. on Twitter Share 3. The General Policies for the Green Environment (Sec 7.1) use obtuse terms or are largely silent on the subject of not only retaining but ensuring ecological corridors are incorporated into the planning of Major Open Spaces and associated park and wetland areas for wild animals within the urban environment. on Linkedin Email 3. The General Policies for the Green Environment (Sec 7.1) use obtuse terms or are largely silent on the subject of not only retaining but ensuring ecological corridors are incorporated into the planning of Major Open Spaces and associated park and wetland areas for wild animals within the urban environment. link

    3. The General Policies for the Green Environment (Sec 7.1) use obtuse terms or are largely silent on the subject of not only retaining but ensuring ecological corridors are incorporated into the planning of Major Open Spaces and associated park and wetland areas for wild animals within the urban environment.

    K Crutchfield asked 12 months ago

    Administration is currently reviewing the applicant’s submissions, and will take your ecological/wildlife suggestion into consideration if/when requesting any revisions and at time of writing policies for the ASP.  Thank you.

  • Share A number of the technical reports submitted in support of the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) were prepared prior to 2023. In many instances these reports contain recommendations calling for further investigation yet no progress is identified. This suggests the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) is incomplete leaving details to be worked out during preparation of Neighborhood Plans for which the general public and Council has no involvement except in instances where there are deviations from the approved ASP. Consequently, it is critical to resolve these shortcomings particularly as it pertains to the Figure 2 Major Open Spaces Policy Areas for Environmental and Municipal Reserves. The public need to know prior to going into a Public Hearing to approve the ASP that these details have been finalized and are reflected in the documentation and figures. on Facebook Share A number of the technical reports submitted in support of the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) were prepared prior to 2023. In many instances these reports contain recommendations calling for further investigation yet no progress is identified. This suggests the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) is incomplete leaving details to be worked out during preparation of Neighborhood Plans for which the general public and Council has no involvement except in instances where there are deviations from the approved ASP. Consequently, it is critical to resolve these shortcomings particularly as it pertains to the Figure 2 Major Open Spaces Policy Areas for Environmental and Municipal Reserves. The public need to know prior to going into a Public Hearing to approve the ASP that these details have been finalized and are reflected in the documentation and figures. on Twitter Share A number of the technical reports submitted in support of the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) were prepared prior to 2023. In many instances these reports contain recommendations calling for further investigation yet no progress is identified. This suggests the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) is incomplete leaving details to be worked out during preparation of Neighborhood Plans for which the general public and Council has no involvement except in instances where there are deviations from the approved ASP. Consequently, it is critical to resolve these shortcomings particularly as it pertains to the Figure 2 Major Open Spaces Policy Areas for Environmental and Municipal Reserves. The public need to know prior to going into a Public Hearing to approve the ASP that these details have been finalized and are reflected in the documentation and figures. on Linkedin Email A number of the technical reports submitted in support of the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) were prepared prior to 2023. In many instances these reports contain recommendations calling for further investigation yet no progress is identified. This suggests the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) is incomplete leaving details to be worked out during preparation of Neighborhood Plans for which the general public and Council has no involvement except in instances where there are deviations from the approved ASP. Consequently, it is critical to resolve these shortcomings particularly as it pertains to the Figure 2 Major Open Spaces Policy Areas for Environmental and Municipal Reserves. The public need to know prior to going into a Public Hearing to approve the ASP that these details have been finalized and are reflected in the documentation and figures. link

    A number of the technical reports submitted in support of the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) were prepared prior to 2023. In many instances these reports contain recommendations calling for further investigation yet no progress is identified. This suggests the current Northeast St Albert ASP (NEW) is incomplete leaving details to be worked out during preparation of Neighborhood Plans for which the general public and Council has no involvement except in instances where there are deviations from the approved ASP. Consequently, it is critical to resolve these shortcomings particularly as it pertains to the Figure 2 Major Open Spaces Policy Areas for Environmental and Municipal Reserves. The public need to know prior to going into a Public Hearing to approve the ASP that these details have been finalized and are reflected in the documentation and figures.

    K Crutchfield asked 12 months ago

    Historically, the City’s former area structure plan (ASP) process (now called single-tier ASP) pertained to smaller areas of land, fewer landowners, and required more detailed studies, which was possible since the ASP's were on lands being developed by a specific developer.  The new Council-approved “two-tier” process, is one ASP for a much larger areas of land (minimum 256 hectares), and multiple landowners.  The second-tier is the Neighbourhood Plan for a smaller area of land, approximately 64 hectares, of which there will be several Neighbourhood Plans within the ASP area.  The ASP is a high-level document that will be written with policies.  Policies in the ASP are based on the studies and may identify what still needs to be addressed at Neighbourhood Stages.  The Neighbourhood Plan is to address the policies in the ASP.

    Administration is currently reviewing the applicant’s submissions and will determine what additional information may be needed at the ASP stage, and what additional studies may be needed at Neighbourhood Stages.  For your interest, the two-tier “Terms of Reference” document (HERE) outlines the requirements/scopes the City will have of the proponent at the ASP and NP stage.  Thank you.

  • Share Why does Figure 9 Constraints not show the Designated Flood Line (DFL) set out under city bylaw 1/2023 and recognize these lands as falling within the DFL as environmental reserve under the terms of the Municipal Government Act? on Facebook Share Why does Figure 9 Constraints not show the Designated Flood Line (DFL) set out under city bylaw 1/2023 and recognize these lands as falling within the DFL as environmental reserve under the terms of the Municipal Government Act? on Twitter Share Why does Figure 9 Constraints not show the Designated Flood Line (DFL) set out under city bylaw 1/2023 and recognize these lands as falling within the DFL as environmental reserve under the terms of the Municipal Government Act? on Linkedin Email Why does Figure 9 Constraints not show the Designated Flood Line (DFL) set out under city bylaw 1/2023 and recognize these lands as falling within the DFL as environmental reserve under the terms of the Municipal Government Act? link

    Why does Figure 9 Constraints not show the Designated Flood Line (DFL) set out under city bylaw 1/2023 and recognize these lands as falling within the DFL as environmental reserve under the terms of the Municipal Government Act?

    K Crutchfield asked 12 months ago

    Administration is currently reviewing the applicant’s submissions, and will take your flood line suggestion into consideration if/when requesting any revisions and at time of preparing maps for the ASP.  Thank you.

  • Share When is construction in this area projected to start? on Facebook Share When is construction in this area projected to start? on Twitter Share When is construction in this area projected to start? on Linkedin Email When is construction in this area projected to start? link

    When is construction in this area projected to start?

    Keh761 asked 12 months ago

    According to Part 1.8 ("Timeframe of Plan") of the applicant's Area Structure Plan document,  construction "is anticipated to be developed over the next 25 years, with initial development likely occurring in the northwest portion of the Plan Area" (i.e. north of St. Albert Dodge, Holiday Inn Express, etc).  No specific start date has been proposed by the developer, since such factors are "subject to market demand and servicing capabilities".  You may also wish to consult Figure 5 ("Staging"), which illustrates which areas the developer anticipates may developer sooner/later in the coming years.

  • Share Does this mean that the concrete barricades will come down from Coal Mine Road and Eastgate Way? and there will be access again to Eastgate Way via Coal Mine Road? on Facebook Share Does this mean that the concrete barricades will come down from Coal Mine Road and Eastgate Way? and there will be access again to Eastgate Way via Coal Mine Road? on Twitter Share Does this mean that the concrete barricades will come down from Coal Mine Road and Eastgate Way? and there will be access again to Eastgate Way via Coal Mine Road? on Linkedin Email Does this mean that the concrete barricades will come down from Coal Mine Road and Eastgate Way? and there will be access again to Eastgate Way via Coal Mine Road? link

    Does this mean that the concrete barricades will come down from Coal Mine Road and Eastgate Way? and there will be access again to Eastgate Way via Coal Mine Road?

    Deer asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for the question. On the project webpage, under the ‘Key Documents’ section (on the right), you will see “Figure 3 (Transportation)”, which illustrates the approximate alignment of arterial and collector roadways within the Area Structure Plan (ASP). As a high-level planning document, the ASP has not addressed local roadways such as Eastgate Way; however, the City does not have plans to reopen this connection to Coal Mine Road/Range Road 253.

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