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Proposed DC2 Rezoning142 St. / Stony Plain Road

First Session 5:00 – 7:00Second Session 7:00 – 9:00

1st hour of each session: Open House

2nd hour of each session: formal presentation Wednesday May 16, 2007

Introductions

City of Edmonton• Planning Department

• Tim Ford• Rod Heinricks

Transportation Department• Kelly Sizer

Meeting Mediator• Al Parsons

Applicant• Brad Kennedy

• Brinsmead Ziola Kennedy Architecture

City Council• Councillor Jane Batty• Councillor Michael Phair

Public Meeting Agenda

• Introductions• Meeting Purpose• Planning Framework, Process and Application status• Proposed Rezoning and Road Closure• Questions & Answers• Questionnaire

Purpose

• Provide information to the public about:• the proposal; and• the rezoning process.

• Provide opportunity for the public to:• Learn more about the proposal & process; and• Provide input / feedback regarding the issues.

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1. Land Use Planning: The Big Picture2. Getting a Grip on Land Use Planning3. Come Plan with Us: Using Your Voice4. Transportation Elective5. Urban Design Elective

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What is Zoning?

• All properties / areas in the city are “zoned” – governed by the “Zoning Bylaw”.

• One Zone can apply to many properties.• Describes the legal rules & regulations

re:• What uses can occur on a site; and• How development can occur (min.

yards, max height, etc.)

What is DC2 (Site Specific Development Control) Zoning?

• A customized zone for a single site or area.

• Most often used to secure greater certainty re: the end development by including site plans, elevation drawings, etc.

• Can allow more flexibility than standard zones.

Planning Process

Application ReceivedApplication Received

Notice Sent to Property OwnersNotice Sent to Property Owners Technical Review by City Departments & AgenciesTechnical Review by City Departments & Agencies

Public MeetingPublic Meeting

Notice of Public HearingNotice of Public Hearing

Preparation of BylawsPreparation of Bylaws

Public HearingPublic Hearing

Decision by Council

Decision by Council

Opportunities for Public Input

Proposed DC2 Rezoning

This application proposes to rezone the subject lands for the purpose of developing a mixed use project containing:

• 330 residential dwelling units (maximum);• 6,500 m2 commercial floorspace (maximum);• residential towers of various height (10 to 18 storeys);

and• All required vehicular parking spaces underground.

Proposed DC2 Rezoning

Proposed Road Closure

Proposed DC2 Rezoning Air Photo

Site Plan

Elevation Looking West

Elevation Looking East

Elevation Looking North

Elevation Looking South

Cross Sections

Pedestrian Connections & Open Spaces

Active Commercial / Residential Frontages

What Have We Heard? - Opposed

• “We are strongly opposed to this application, based on the height of the towers … it is not in keeping with the neighbourhoods of Glenora and Grovenor.”

• “The corner is already an extremely busy intersection.”• “We are very opposed; the traffic levels are dangerous

and cumbersome.”• “We are opposed to the proposal; a 4 or 5 storey

structure would be acceptable.”• “On street parking is already congested and a safety

issue.”

What Have We Heard? - Support

• “We fully support the application and are excited about the development. The City needs to encourage this type of development as we can no longer afford the current pace of urban sprawl.”

• “I am a supporter of plans to grow upward vs outward as a measure to control urban sprawl.”

• “I understand the Edmonton Design Committee unanimously approved this project … as a resident of Glenora, you may include me as a supporter of this project.”

What Have We Heard? – In the Middle

• “We agree that Edmonton, and this area in particular, needs a higher density to avoid urban sprawl … but the tower heights should not exceed 10 storeys – 18 is too high.”

• “I am not opposed to a smaller scale version of the same.”• “We like the idea of sliver buildings allowing more light …

not 29 storey, but perhaps staggered heights maxing at 10-12 storeys.”

Other Related Activities

• Smart Choices Area Study• Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA)• West BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)

Questionnaires

We need your help:• Please help us by taking the time to fill out the

questionnaires provided and drop them in the box near the entrance, or you can mail or fax them back to us. This information is found on the bottom of the form.

Thank You for your time and attending

Contact Information

Please address further questions or comments to:Rod Heinricks, Planner Tel: 496-6211Fax: 401-7057 Email: rod.heinricks@edmonton.ca