CONCLUSION
The applicant, Terra Developments Inc., representing the landowner, City of Regina, proposes to rezone land within Phase 2, Stage 1 of the Towns Concept Plan area. This is part of the second phase of development within the Towns neighbourhood.
The proposal complies with the development standards and regulations contained in 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, Administration recommends approval.
BACKGROUND
The Towns Concept Plan (Appendix A-4) establishes a framework for directing land use, development and servicing for a new neighbourhood located in the Southeast Regina Neighbourhood Plan Area. The Towns Concept Plan was approved by City Council in April 2016 (CR16-36) and was last amended in April 2019 (CR19-33).
This application is being considered pursuant to the Zoning Bylaw, 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. Appendix A-3 includes the plan of proposed subdivision.
DISCUSSION
Zoning and Land Use Details
The applicant, Terra Developments Inc., representing the landowner, The City of Regina, proposes to rezone land within Phase 2, Stage 1 of the Towns neighbourhood. The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment aligns with the approved Towns Concept Plan as DCD-11 – Direct Control District 11 Suburban Neo-Traditional Zone and DCD-12 – Direct Control District 12 Suburban Narrow-Lot Residential Zone implements the intended low density residential development within this area of the Concept Plan (Appendix A-4).
Land Description | Current Zone | Proposed Zone |
Lots 1-14, Block 34 | UH – Urban Holding Zone | DCD-12 – Direct Control District 12 Suburban Narrow-Lot Residential Zone |
Lots 1-16, Block 37 | UH – Urban Holding Zone | DCD-11 – Direct Control District 11 Suburban Neo-Traditional Zone |
The properties north, south, east and west of the subject property are undeveloped. The intended surrounding land uses are low density residential to the north, south and west, medium density residential to the east and commercial to the south west.
RECOMMENDATION IMPLICATIONS
Financial Implications
Capital funding to provide municipal infrastructure that is required for subdivision and development in the concept plan area will be the sole responsibility of the developer. The municipal infrastructure that is built and funded by the developer will become the City’s responsibility to operate and maintain through future budgets.
Environmental Implications
None with respect to this report.
Policy/Strategic Implications
The proposal is consistent with the policies contained within Part A of the OCP with respect to:
Section D5: Land Use and Built Environment
Goal 1 – Complete Neighbourhoods: Enable the development of complete neighborhoods.
7.1 Require that new neighbourhoods, new mixed-use neighbourhoods, intensification areas and built or approved neighbourhoods are planned and developed to include the following:
7.1.5 A diversity of housing types to support residents from a wider range of economic levels, backgrounds and stages of life, including those with specific needs.
The rezoning of lands to accommodate the development of low density residential is consistent with the approved concept plan for the area and will advance the Complete Neighbourhoods policy.
Other Implications
None with respect to this report.
Accessibility Implications
None with respect to this report.
COMMUNICATIONS
Communication with the public is summarized below:
Letter sent to immediate property owners | February 14, 2019 |
Public notification signage posted on: | February 21, 2019 |
Will be published in the Leader Post on: | May 11, 2019 May 18, 2019 |
Number of Public Comments Sheets Received | 0 |
The application was circulated to the Arcola East Community Association and East Zone Board. Following circulation, Administration attempted follow-up contact with the Community Association 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, | Respectfully submitted, |
Fred Searle, Director Planning & Development Services | Diana Hawryluk, Executive Director City Planning & Development |
Prepared by: Pam Ewanishin