Title
Bylaw 2026-33 - Amending Bylaw 2025-12 - Land Use to Redistrict Lands at NE-10-53-3-W5M
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2026-33 receive first reading.
2. That a Public Hearing be scheduled on November 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Council Chambers to hear public comment on Bylaw 2026-33.
Body
Recommendation by Administration
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
The Land Use Bylaw amendment proposes to redistrict a portion of NE-10-53-3-W5M on the southwest corner of Range Road 32 (Duffield Road) and Highway 16 from AG - Agriculture General District to C - Commercial District.
Summary
Bylaw 2026-33 proposes a map amendment to the County’s Land Use Bylaw to allow for the development of future commercial land uses. The application’s letter of intent and public engagement materials identifies these uses as including, but not limited to, a Vehicle Service Station (Truck Rest Stop). A commercial use at this location could include opportunity for a combination of commercial uses that serve surrounding communities and the travelling public as well as opportunity for business industrial uses on a discretionary basis.
Application Technical Studies
The applicant submitted the following technical studies to create a complete application:
· Transportation Impact Assessment
· Desktop Biophysical Assessment
Both studies were reviewed by County subject matter experts for their feedback. Additional technical design work will be undertaken as a part of any future Development Permit application.
Public Engagement
The applicant conducted pre-application public engagement in Spring 2025, including a Public Open House on April 23rd, 2025 at Westland Park Community Hall and online engagement that was open until May 7th, 2025. Six (6) members of the public attended the Open House and one (1) resident email was received. A Public Engagement Summary was submitted as a part of the application and is part of this Council package. The County sent out formal landowner...
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