Title
Bylaw 2026-32 - Amending Bylaw 2025-12 - Land Use for Blackhawk Expansion to Redistrict a Portion of Lands at Lot 7, Plan 012 1627 and Lot 2, Plan 962 0534 and Lot 43, Block 1, Plan 032 0824
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2026-32 receive first reading.
2. That a Public Hearing be scheduled on November 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers to hear public comment on Bylaw 2026-32.
Body
Recommendation by Administration
Administration supports the motions as presented.
Purpose
To amend the Land Use Map of Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 to redistrict a 44.08 hectare (108.92 acre) portion of Lot 7, Plan 012 1627 and Lot 2, Plan 962 0534 and Lot 43, Block 1, Plan 032 0824 from the CR-Country Residential District to the RS-Recreation and Community Services District.
Summary
Background
Three (3) applications have been submitted by Select Engineering Consultants on behalf of Blackhawk Golf Course for the lands located at Lot 7, Plan 012 1627 and Lot 2, Plan 962 0534 and Lot 43, Block 1, Plan 032 0824. The applications consist of a new Conceptual Scheme, Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Redistricting), and Subdivision.
LUB Amendment (Redistricting)
The LUB amendment application proposes to redistrict the golf course expansion area from the CR-Country Residential District to the RS-Recreation and Community Services District. This redistricting is necessary to facilitate the expansion of the golf course as the Outdoor Recreation Services use class is not permitted to be located within a multi-parcel residential subdivision (Section 2.20.4.2 of the LUB).
If redistricted, the golf course expansion area would not be considered to be within the multi-parcel residential subdivision. The Outdoor Recreation Services use class is listed as a Permitted Use within the RS district.
Public Consultation
In accordance with County policy, the Applicant conducted public engagement in support of the Conceptual Scheme and LUB Amendment applications. Public engagement consisted of two open houses prior to application submission, and a direct mail-out to adjacent landowners following initial Administration review of the submitted applications.
The first open house was held on August 26, 2025, to share the proposed development concept at a high level and obtain community feedback. The development concept shared at this open house contemplated 100 residential lots, 0.5 acre in size, and the 9-hole golf course expansion. Approximately 120 residents attended the open house, and 36 written responses were received by the Applicant. Community feedback was received identifying concerns with the proposed parcel density and size, traffic, changing community character, capacity of surrounding schools, wildlife, and servicing.
In response to the feedback received, the Applicant adjusted the proposal to reduce the number of proposed lots from 100 to 55 and increase the proposed lot size from 0.5 acre to 1.0 acre. The second open house was held on March 2, 2026, to share the revised proposal with the community. Approximately 44 residents attended the open house, and four (4) written responses were received by the Applicant. Residents were generally supportive of the reduced parcel density and increased parcel size; however, traffic and community connectivity were highlighted as common concerns.
Following submission of the applications and Administration circulation and review, the Applicant circulated an engagement letter on August 26, 2026, to provide an update on the proposed applications. Three (3) written responses were received. Residents expressed concerns with construction impacts, the extension of Township Road 512, and environmental impacts.
Policy Framework Alignment
The proposed LUB amendment is in alignment with the Woodbend-Graminia Area Structure Plan (ASP) which designates the lands as “Mixed Use / Country Residential” with the following uses listed as permitted: multi-parcel country residential uses, extensive agricultural uses, and recreational uses.
The proposed LUB amendment is in alignment with the goals, intentions and policies of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). The MDP designates the lands as “Country Residential” with a maximum parcel density of 50 lots per quarter section.
Strategic Plan:
The proposed LUB amendment is consistent with goals and policies of the Woodbend-Graminia Area Structure Plan Bylaw 3-84, the Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2024-22, and the Parkland County 2026 - 2029 Strategic Plan (Sustainable Growth, Goal 1 and Goal 3).
Financial Impact:
Cost: $0.00
Source of Funding: N/A