Title
Bylaw 2014-24
Proposed amendment to Map 2 of Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 37-2007 to redesignate approximately 120 ha (297 ac) of land within W5-04-52-10-NW & SW from Agriculture to Industrial/Commercial
Proposed Motion(s)
1. That Bylaw No. 2014-24 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 a Municipal Development Plan amendment to redistrict the subject lands to accommodate a gas fired power plant on W5-04-52-10-NW & SW.
Summary
The Applicant has applied for an amendment to Map 2 of Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 37-2007 to redesignate approximately 120 ha (297 ac) of land within W5-04-52-10-NW & SW from Agriculture to Industrial/Commercial 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. 2014-24 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
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