Title
9:30 a.m. Public Hearing - Bylaw 2020-13 Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2020-13 be amended, as presented.
2. That Bylaw 2020-13 receive second reading.
3. That Bylaw 2020-13 receive third and final reading.
4. That Council approve electronic signature for Bylaw 2020-13 in accordance with Section 213 of the Municipal Government Act.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the motions as presented.
Purpose
To establish a new Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan for Parkland County pursuant to Section 633 of the Municipal Government Act.
Summary
On November 10, 2020, Parkland County Council gave first reading of Bylaw 2020-13. The Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan (ASP) is a statutory document that provides the land use planning framework for future development of the Acheson area. The current ASP was adopted in 2014, with the goal to review and update the ASP every five years. In that time, the County has adopted a new Municipal Development Plan, providing strategic direction for Major Employment Areas.
As part of this update, Administration reviewed the current ASP against higher order plans and technical plans to ensure consistency, conciseness and relevance. Bylaw 2020-13 proposes to reformat the ASP to align with the County’s branding template, update figures and mapping, and introduce policies for Infill Development and Local Plans. No change in future land use designation in Acheson is proposed in this update.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
The Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan aligns with Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2017-14 and supports the strategic pillars of Strategic Economic Diversification, Responsible Leadership, Respected Environment, and Complete Communities as outlined in Council's Long Term Strategic Plan.
Approval of the ASP will complete Phase 1 of the ASP update. Administration intends to begin Phase 2 of the update in January 2021.
The Area Structure Plan will not require referral to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board prior to third reading.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $0
Source of Funding: N/A