Title
PUBLIC HEARING - 9:30 a.m (30 mins.)
Proposed Bylaw No. 2015-27 being a Land Use Bylaw amendment to redistrict approximately 4.04 ha (10.0 ac) of land in the northeast corner of NE 10-53-2-W5M, from the current AGG-Agricultural General District to the RIC - Rural Industrial Commercial District.
Proposed Motions
Upon closing the Public Hearing:
1. That Bylaw No. 2015-27 be amended by inserting "approximately 4.04 ha (10.0 ac) of land from" after the word "redistrict" in the fourth WHEREAS clause and striking out "known as Plan 152_______" after "NE 10-53-2-W5M", and striking out "known as Plan 152______ (Linc Number_______)" and inserting "from a portion of NE 10-53-2-W5M" after the word "land" in Section 1a) of the Bylaw; and
2. That Bylaw No. 2015-27 receive second reading; and
3. That Bylaw No. 2015-27 receive third and final reading.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports proposed Bylaw No. 2015-27 as presented.
Purpose
The applicant is requesting a Land Use Bylaw amendment to redistrict the subject lands to facilitate the continued operation of the existing commercial building on the property.
Summary
There is an existing commercial building on the property that was constructed in 1996. Various changes to the use and structure have occurred since the construction of the original commercial building. When Land Use Bylaw No. 15-00 was adopted the commercial use on the property became non-conforming. Council approved an amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 15-00 to allow for Automotive Equipment and Vehicle Services as well as Industrial Storage and Warehousing in 2003. This amendment facilitated the approval of the most recent development permit in 2008 for an underground electrical contracting business. The facility has been in operation under this development permit until recently. When Land Use Bylaw 20-2009 was adopted the commercial use of the property became non-conforming for a second time. The applicant requires an amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 20-2009 in order to apply for a development permit to accommodate a show home site for mobile homes under the RIC District. The mobile homes will be manufactured off-site.
The applicant sent letters to landowners within 800m of the proposed development to notify them of their amendment application. An open house was held on Saturday April 11 from 1-4 pm. Further, two (2) written comments have been received from adjacent landowners in relation to the recent subdivision application. One (1) submission has been received regarding the Public Hearing. A summary of comments is included in the Administrative Report. The majority of the mentioned concerns are related to the Range Road 22 and Highway 16 intersection and the ultimate closure of this access.
Financial Impact:
Revenue: $2,500.00 + GST Land Use Bylaw Amendment Application Fee paid by Applicant.
Alternatives:
Upon closing the Public Hearing, Council could give second reading to Bylaw No. 2015-27 but defer third reading to a later date to address any concerns received at the Public Hearing.