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EShare your feedback on a development proposal in the Central McDougall Neighbourhood

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2019

Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

(Drop-in, no scheduled presentation)

City of Edmonton Tower (Lobby)

10111 - 104 Avenue NW

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EWHY ARE YOU HERE?

A Land Development Application has been submitted by Stantec on behalf of ICE District Properties.

City Planning is reviewing the application according to city plans, policies, guidelines, and for technical feasibility with regards to municipal utilities, transportation and impact to the community.

Today we are requesting your feedback on this proposed rezoning

The application proposes to:

+ Rezone land north of Rogers Place bounded by 105 Avenue NW, 106 Avenue NW, 104 Street NW, and the lane east of 102 Street NW from:

(DC1) Direct Development Control Provision

to

(DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision

+ The proposed new DC2 Provision would allow for a high density, mixed use development with multiple residential towers, publicly accessible open space and pedestrian oriented streets.

Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/CentralMcDougall

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EWHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TONIGHT?

+ Details on the proposed rezoning

+ Information on Zoning and the Rezoning process

+ City Planning staff, the applicants, and the site owners available to answer your questions

+ Opportunities to provide us your feedback on the proposal:

1. in person by talking to City staff

2. In person by talking to the applicant

3. In writing by filling out a comment form

4. E-mail the File Planner

City Representatives

Travis Pawlyk, Senior Planner

Andrew McLellan, File Planner

Xiaobin Wang, Transportation Engineer

Peter Spearey, Lead Urban Designer

Stuart Carlyle, Planner

Rachel Smigelski, Student Planner

Jerreck Connors, Student Planner

Miles Hunt, Planning Technician

Applicant

Yolanda Lew, Planner, Stantec

Mark Huberman, Senior Consultant, Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd.

Greg Armstrong, Project Director, ICE District Properties

Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/CentralMcDougall

Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/CentralMcDougall

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View of the site from the southwest corner

View of the site from the northeast corner

VIEWS OF THE SITE

WHY THIS EVENT IS HAPPENING?A

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The public isconsulted bythe City to sharefeedback andperspectives that are consideredfor policies, programs, projects, orservices.

The public is involved bythe City toadapt and adjust approachesto policies, programs,projects, or services.

The public collaborates with the City to develop and build solutionsregarding policies,programs, projects, or services. This can include community initiated engagement.

The public is empowered to make decisions directly oron behalf of the City about policies,programs, projects, or services.

WHAT IS ZONING?

Each piece of land has a zone attached to it. Zoning places rules of what can be built and the types of uses on the property (eg: type of building, how high, use of building, etc.). Rezoning is the process of changing those rules.

WHAT IS YOUR FEEDBACK USED FOR?

To provide local knowledge and inform the City's planning analysis. To help inform conversations with the applicant about making revisions to address concerns. To inform Council about the nature of the feedback received so that they have a better understanding of the opinions of nearby residents prior to making their decision.

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REZONING PROCESS CHART

Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/planningapplications

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Application Received

Technical review by City

Departments & Agencies

Notice sent to property

owners & stakeholders

Evaluate input

Public

Engagement

Session

Draft bylaw recommendations

Notice of

Public

Hearing

Public

Hearing

Decision by

Council

Opportunity for your participation and input

EXISTING POLICIES & AMENDMENT

Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/CentralMcDougall

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Existing Zoning:

Direct Development Control Provision (DC1) Areas 1 & 5 - Precinct C

To accomodate a transit-oriented development/high density residential mixed use node that creates a liveable "urban village" environment and generates an improved sense of place and quality development through the use of urban design regulations and the introduction of high density apartment housing adjacent to the Downtown area and future high speed transit corridors.

+ Height of 45 - 92 metres (approx. 15 - 28 storeys)

+ Floor Area Ratio of 5.0

+ 500 Dwellings per hectare

Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan (Downtown North Edge Area - Precinct "C")

Redevelopment is to be achieved through the use of (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provisions for Precinct "C" in the Downtown North Edge area in order to ensure that each development meets the specific design criteria and development principles of the respective Precinct and appropriate transitioning is achieved. Precinct "C" is designated for Transit Oriented Development/High-Density Residential.

EXISTING ZONING

Learn more by going to: edmonton.ca/CentralMcDougall

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EWHAT IS CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING A DECISION?

Council-approved Policies, Plans and Guidelines:

+ Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan

+ Residential Infill Guidelines

+ Transit Oriented Development Guidelines

Planning Analysis:

+ Building and site design regulations

+ How the proposed development fits into the neighbourhood

Technical Information:

+ Transportation Impact Assessment - The proposed development's anticipated impact on traffic and parking in the area

+ Drainage, fire and water capacity - The ability to provide adequate water flow and pressure as well as on-street fire protection coverage (i.e. fire hydrants)

+ Sun, shadow and wind impact analysis

+ Environmental Site Assessment

Public Input:

+ Feedback from the public will be summarizd in a report and provided to City Council

Final decisions on rezonings:

+ Rezonings are voted on by City Council at a Public Hearing

Approved by Edmonton City Council on February 15, 2012 in tandem with CityPolicy C565

GUIDELINESTransit Oriented Development

Prepared by the City of Edmonton Sustainable Development and Transportation Services Departments

Residential Infill Guidelines

FINAL REPORTSeptember, 2009Prepared By:

A Manual of Planning and Design Guidelinesfor Residential Infill in Mature Neighbourhoods

Planning and Policy Services Branch

Smart Choices Program

with assistance from

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EWHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

For more information please visit:

edmonton.ca/CentralMcDougall

or contact:

Andrew McLellan, Planner

(780) 496-2939

andrew.mclellan@edmonton.ca

+ Feedback from this meeting will be compiled in a what We Heard Report and sent to you & City Councillors via email or mail

+ City staff will then complete the review of this application.

+ A Public Hearing date will then be scheduled.

+ You will be notified of the Public Hearing by another postcard. It will also be published in the newspaper and published on the website.

+ You will have the opportunity to attend the Public Hearing, and may also speak to the proposal at that time.