Title
Bylaw 2014-25
An amendment to Figure 1, of the Highvale End Land Use Plan Bylaw No. 28-97 to redesignate approximately 120 ha (297 ac) of land within W5-04-52-10-NW & SW from Agriculture/Nature Conservation District to Direct Control District
Proposed Motion(s)
1. That Bylaw No. 2014-25 receives first reading; and
2. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for September 23, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in Council Chambers to hear public comment on proposed Bylaw No. 2014-24 and 2014-25.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the proposed Bylaw as presented.
Purpose
The Applicants are requesting an ASP amendment to redistrict the subject lands to accommodate a natural gas fired power plant on W5-04-52-10-NW & SW.
Summary
The Applicant has applied for an amendment to Figure 1, of the Highvale End Land Use Area Structure Plan Bylaw No. 28-97 to redesignate approximately 120 ha (297 ac) of land within W5-04-52-10-NW & SW from Agriculture/Nature Conservation District to Direct Control District to accommodate a new natural gas fired power plant on W5-04-52-10-NW & SW. The applicant has undergone substantive public engagement as part of this project and provided several background reports that support the proposed land use. The application is consistent with the Capital Region Growth Plan and general policies of the Municipal Development Plan and Highvale End Land Use Plan. Administration is of the opinion that this is an appropriate location for this type of land use while taking advantage of existing infrastructure already developed while having the least amount of impact on the community as far as adjacent land uses.
Strategic Plan
Bylaw No. 2014-25 is consistent with Goal 1 under the Economy Section of Parkland County Council's Strategic Plan: "Parkland County has a prosperous and sustainable economy". Therefore, Administration supports the proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw 20-2009 as presented.
Financial Impact:
Revenue: $3,000.00 +GST Land Use Bylaw Amendment Application Fee paid by Applicant
Note: The Applicant would receive a 50% refund of Application Fee if the Bylaw were defeated at first reading.
Alternatives:
1. Council could table Bylaw No. 2014-25 and request additional information from Administration, the Applicant, or request that referrals to adjacent landowners and potentially affected agencies be completed prior to consideration of first reading; or
2. Council could amend Bylaw No. 2014-25 prior to first reading; or
3. Council could defeat Bylaw No 2014-25 at first reading; or
4. Upon providing first reading to Bylaw 2014-25, Council could schedule a Public Hearing for a date and/or time other than September 23, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.