Title
Amendment to the Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan (Bylaw Number 20-1997), Map 4.1: Land Use Concept Map to redesignate Pt. SE 33-52-26-W4M from Open Area/Agricultural to Commercial/Industrial and to place all of SE 33-52-26-W4M within Stage 1C development (Bylaw No. 37-2011) within the current Area Structure Plan.
Recommendation
That Council give third and final reading to Bylaw No. 37-2011.
Body
Purpose
The County has received an application from Remington Development Corporation to amend the County's Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan (ASP) for the purpose of districting all of SE 33-52-26-W4M for Commercial/Industrial use and to place all of SE 33-52-26-W4M within Stage 1C development. Should the amendment be accepted by Council, the Developer may then apply to the County's Municipal Planning Commission for the proposed 23 lot fully serviced development, associated improvements, and subdivision.
Summary
Council gave first reading to proposed Bylaw No. 37-2011 on January 31, 2012 and second reading on February 28, 2012. The County has also received applications from Remington Development Corporation to amend the County's Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw for the purpose of districting all of SE 33-52-26-W4M for industrial/commercial use. Should Council give these additional amendments third reading, the Developer may then apply to the County's Municipal Planning Commission for the proposed 23 lot fully serviced development, associated improvements, and subdivision.
Administration received confirmation via email from the Capital Region Board Manager of Regional Projects that Parkland County's application to amend the Municipal Development Plan was unanimously approved the morning of March 20, 2012. Therefore, this amendment application may be considered by Council for third and final reading.
Administrative Position
Administration supports Bylaw No. 37-2011 and recommends that Council give third reading to the requested amendment. The proposed development of SE 33-53-26-W4M in its entirety for industrial/commercial development is consistent with the Capital Region Growth Plan, Municipal Development Plan, and other approved plans by the County. The development at this location in Zone 5 of Acheson is practical as existing infrastructure can be logically and efficiently extended and will open the remainder of Zone 5 for development given the new intersection to Highway 60.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Administration will now be able to have the Municipal Planning Commission consider a subdivision application for the 23 proposed fully serviced lots at a future meeting date.
Other
1. Council could table third reading for Bylaw No. 37-2011.
2. Council could defeat Bylaw No. 37-2011 at third reading; as a result, the development of the 23 fully serviced lots and associated infrastructure improvements could not proceed.