Title
Extension of Endorsement Period for Subdivision Application File No. 2010-S-008 (Proposed: Blue Heron Estates), Pt. NW 05-52-27-W4M (Linc No. 34212084) and the South Half of SW 08-52-27-W4M (Linc No. 31964034)
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council approve an extension of the endorsement period regarding Subdivision File No. 2010-S-008 to December 31, 2016 in accordance with Section 657(6) of the Municipal Government Act and Council Policy No. PD-021.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the request and suggests a time extension to December 31, 2016 is appropriate in this instance. It is unlikely that construction of this subdivision could commence in 2014 given that a Development Agreement and detailed engineering design for the subdivision and the Range Road 275 and Highway 627 intersection have not yet been completed or finalized respectively. Therefore, the recommended time extension would be for two (2) additional years; allowing construction and completion of the project in 2015 and/or 2016.
Purpose
The Applicant/Developer has requested an extension of the endorsement period for the proposed subdivision as the three (3) annual optional extensions authorized by Administration expired on June 7, 2014. Furthering of the request for extension rests with Council in accordance with Council Policy PD-021.
Summary
The County has received a request to extend the endorsement period for a subdivision proposing sixty-one (61) traditional country residential lots that are each greater than two acres in size. This subdivision application was conditionally approved by the County on June 7, 2010. Three (3) annual one-year extensions were authorized by Administration in accordance with Council Policy PD-021. The last extension expired on June 7, 2014. In accordance with Policy PD-021, additional extensions beyond three years rests with Council.
The extension request letter indicates that the Developers are of the opinion th...
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