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REGINA PLANNING COMMISSION – MAY 2, 2018
The Commission adopted a resolution to concur in the recommendation contained in the report.
Recommendation #4 does not require City Council approval.
Councillors: Bob Hawkins, Mike O’Donnell (Chairperson) and Barbara Young; Commissioners: David Bale, Frank Bojkovsky, Simon Kostic, Andre Kroeger, Adrienne Hagen Lyster, Robert Porter and Steve Tunison were present during consideration of this report by the Regina Planning Commission.
The Regina Planning Commission, at its meeting held on May 2, 2018, considered the following report from the Administration:
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the application for the closure and sale of a portion of Dewdney Avenue right-of-way as described on the attached plan of proposed subdivision (Appendix A-3.1) prepared by Richard Adam Kraszlany, S.L.S. of Midwest Surveys, dated December 6, 2017, and legally described as P# St/L 456- Plan Old 33 Ext 0, be approved.
2. That the application to rezone the portion of Dewdney Avenue right-of-way as shown on the attached plan of proposed subdivision (Appendix A-3.1), from RR – Railway Zone to IA - Light Industrial Zone, be approved.
3. That the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary bylaws to authorize the respective street closure and Regina Zoning Bylaw No. 9250 amendment.
4. That this report be forwarded to the May 28, 2018 meeting of City Council for approval, which will allow sufficient time for advertising of the required public notices for the respective bylaws.
CONCLUSION
The applicant (City of Regina Real Estate Branch) proposes to legally close the portion of Dewdney Avenue right-of-way and consolidate the land with the adjacent parcel located at 1250 Dewdney Avenue. An adjustment to the zone boundary is necessary to reflect the proposed parcel configuration. The portion of Dewdney Avenue is not used by the travelling public.
Upon the approval of rezoning and closure, the Administration will issue a certificate of approval of subdivision for registration purposes.
The proposal complies with the development standards and regulations contained in the Regina Zoning Bylaw No. 9250 (Zoning Bylaw) and is consistent with the policies in Design Regina: The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2013-48 (OCP). Accordingly, the Administration recommends approval.
BACKGROUND
This application is being considered pursuant to the Zoning Bylaw, the OCP and The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
The related subdivision application is being considered concurrently in accordance with Bylaw No. 2003-3, by which subdivision approval authority has been delegated to the Administration. A copy of the plan of proposed subdivision is attached to this report in Appendix A-3.1 for reference purposes only.
DISCUSSION
The City of Regina’s Real Estate Branch proposes to close and sell a 0.39 ha portion of Dewdney Avenue and consolidate it with the adjacent site located at 1250 Dewdney Avenue as shown on the attached plan of proposed subdivision (Appendix A-3.1). The right-of-way to be closed is zoned in part RR - Railway Zone and in part IA – Light Industrial Zone. The portion of right-of-way zoned RR – Railway Zone is proposed to be rezoned to IA – Light Industrial which is consistent with the zoning of 1250 Dewdney Avenue. The proposed rezoning enables this land to be used for light industrial development.
Surrounding land uses include light industrial to the east, north and west. There is a Canadian Pacific Railway rail track on the south side of the property. The Administration circulated the application to Canadian Pacific Railway and did not receive any comments prior to preparing this report.
The existing right-of-way is not required for traffic circulation. As such, the proposed closure will not impact traffic flow or circulation in the immediate area as the property is a vacant land and was never developed as a road.
RECOMMENDATION IMPLICATIONS
Financial Implications
Consolidation of the right-of-way into the adjacent site will result in a modest increase in the property tax assessment attributable to the future property owner. The closure of the right-of-way will relieve the City of any obligations for maintenance or physical condition.
The subject area currently receives a full range of municipal services, including water, sewer and storm drainage. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of any additional or changes to existing infrastructure that may be required to directly or indirectly support the development, in accordance with City standards and applicable legal requirements.
Environmental Implications
None with respect to this report.
Policy/Strategic Implications
The proposal is consistent with the policies contained within the OCP with respect to the community goal of achieving long-term financial viability. By divesting itself of an unused portion of road right-of-way, the City has ensured that there will not be any long-term financial implications associated with the land.
Other Implications
None with respect to this report.
Accessibility Implications
None with respect to this report.
COMMUNICATIONS
Communication with the public is summarized below:
Public notification signage posted on | January 23, 2018 |
Will be published in the Leader Post on | May 12, 2018 May 19, 2018 |
Letter sent to immediate property owners | March 1, 2018 |
Public Open House Held | N/A |
Number of Public Comments Sheets Received | 1 |
There was one public comment received in support of this application.
The application was circulated to the Regina’s Warehouse District. Following circulation, the Administration attempted follow up contact with the Warehouse District but did not receive a response prior to the deadline for submission of this report.
The applicant and other interested parties will receive a copy of the report and notification of the meeting to appear as a delegation in addition to receiving a written notification of City Council’s decision.
DELEGATED AUTHORITY
City Council’s approval is required, pursuant to Part V of The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
REGINA PLANNING COMMISSION
Elaine Gohlke, Secretary