CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
Land Use Bylaw 300 Amendment – Redesignation of the land
described as part of NE 25-40-27 W4
PREPARED BY: Josh de Jong, Planning Intern
PRESENTED BY: Josh de Jong, Planning Intern
DATE:
June 23, 2014
SUBJECT:
PURPOSE:
The City has received an application for the redesignation of the land described as part of NE
25-40-27 W4 from Future Designation District (FD) to Residential Medium Lot Single Detached
Dwellings (R1b), Residential Smaller Lot Single Detached Dwellings District (R1c), General
Residential (R2), and Public and Institutional Use District (P). This change is presented as an
amendment to Land Use Bylaw 300 via Bylaw 300.88.
BACKGROUND:
The City received an application from Ridgestone Homes Inc. for the rezoning of the land
described as part of NE 25-40-27 W4. This rezoning will help facilitate the future development
of Shepherd Heights. These lands are contained within the Northwest Outline Plan which was
adopted with amendments in June 2014. The proposed area of land is legally described as:
Part of NE 25-40-27 W4
This amendment must be done in accordance with sections 606 and 640 of the MGA and Part 5
of the Land Use Bylaw.
ISSUE ANALYSIS:
Administration has prepared Bylaw 300.88 which would rezone part of NE 25-40-27 W4, in
order to help facilitate the development of Shepherd Heights. This development will be
comprised of 23 Residential Medium Lot Single Detached Dwelling (R1b) parcels, 6 Residential
Smaller Lot Single Detached Dwellings (R1c) parcels, 8 General Residential (R2) parcels and 5
Public and Institutional Use (P) parcels. Two of the P parcels will be Municipal Reserve. A
subdivision application is being processed concurrently for Shepherd Heights.
City Council Agenda Report/Page 1 of 5
File #:61/201/88 (2014)
The proposed rezoning meets the requirements of the Northwest Outline Plan, as seen in the
figure 1 Northwest Outline Plan Map – Shepherd Heights. Please see the rezoning map, figure
2, for comparative purposes.
Figure 1 Northwest Outline Plan Map - Shepherd Heights
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Figure 2 Rezoning Map
In conclusion, due to the consistency between the proposed rezoning and the Northwest Outline
Plan, administration is recommending the rezoning of part of NE 25-40-27 W4.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION:
Notification of this application was mailed on June 12, 2014 to all property owners located within
60 metres. Additional information will be provided once Council has set the Public Hearing.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The applicant has paid the $1000 fee, which is used to cover the advertising costs associated
with the notice required under the Act.
LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY:
City of Lacombe - Land Use Bylaw 300
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Part 5, Sections 5.1 and 5.2 – Land Use Bylaw 300 – Procedure to amend Land Use
Bylaw & Notice to Amend Land Use Bylaw
Part 9, Section 9.12 – Land Use Bylaw 300 – R1b, Residential Medium Lot Single
Detached Dwelling
Part 9, Section 9.12 – Land Use Bylaw 300 – R1c, Residential Smaller Lot Single
Detached Dwelling
Part 12, Section 12.4 – Land Use Bylaw 300 – P, Public and Institutional Use District
Part 15, Section 15.1 – Land Use Bylaw 300 – Land Use District Maps
Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c.M-26
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Section 606 – Requirements for Advertising
Section 640 – Land Use Bylaw
Section 692 – Planning Bylaws
MUNICIPAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN REFERENCE:
Priority Goal: Protect our Natural Environment
Neighbourhoods are compactly designed, preserving open spaces and water features
Strategy Area: Where we Live and Work: Our Homes and Neighbourhoods
Key Directions:
 Encourage the creation of more diverse and affordable housing options
 Ensure neighbourhoods are compact and connected, and land is used efficiently
 Protect and maintain open spaces and water features.
Desired Outcomes:
 Lacombe residents have a diverse range of housing choices that meet the needs of
all income levels and life stages.
 Each neighbourhood has open spaces, water features and access to trails for all to
use.
 The community is well-planned and compact, ensuring existing neighbourhoods are
used more efficiently, and agriculture land is protected.
 Neighbourhood greenspace is preserved through increased densification and infill
practices.
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There are opportunities available for future development.
STRATEGIC/BUSINESS PLAN REFERENCE:
None.
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REFERENCE:
4.0 LAND USE CONCEPT AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
To plan and manage growth and development in ana environmentally, socially and fiscally
sustainable manner that benefits existing and future residents and members of the community.
7.0 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
To facilitate a balanced range of housing opportunities supporting the needs and preferences of
all household types and income levels within attractive, aesthetically pleasing residential areas.
ALTERNATIVES:
As first reading has not been given, administration has not provided any alternatives.
ATTACHMENTS:
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City of Lacombe Bylaw 300.88, a bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw 300 rezoning
lands which are described as part of NE 25-40-27 W4 from FD – Future Designation
District to R1b – Residential Medium Lot Single Detached Dwellings District, R1c –
Residential Smaller Lot Single Detached Dwellings District, R2 – General Residential
District and P – Public and Institutional Use District.
ACTION/RECOMMENDATION:
That Council give first reading to Bylaw 300.88.
That a Public Hearing be held at 6:00pm at the first regular council meeting in July, 2014.
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