Title
Bylaw No. 2014-23
Proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 20-2009 to amend Section 10.3 - Atim Creek / Big Lake Floodplain Overlay, Schedule 6 - Atim Creek / Big Lake Floodplain Map and Section 16.4 - Application for a Development Permit.
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw No. 2014-23 receive first reading; and
2. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for September 23, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers to hear public comment on proposed Bylaw No. 2014-23.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports Bylaw 2014-23 and the proposed revisions to a number of regulations within the Land Use Bylaw. The area of the proposed structural improvements within the Edmonton Springs Golf Resort have been substantiated as being located above the floodplain by a qualified professional engineering firm. The proposed amendments would allow the County an opportunity to consider a future development permit for the proposed amendments, though on a discretionary basis in accordance with the proposed regulations in the the Land Use Bylaw. The proposed amendments will also ensure that when subdivision and development throughout Parkland County is proposed in proximity to established floodplain areas, review of these applications are undertaken in accordance with current Provincial requirements. The proposed amendments will also allow Administration the ability to consider applications without having to complete future minor mapping changes within the Land Use Bylaw when revisions to the floodplain have been substantiated by qualified professionals.
Purpose/Summary
Parkland County has received an application from the property owners of the Edmonton Springs Golf Resort to amend regulations within the Atim Creek / Big Lake Floodplain Overlay as well as the Atim Creek / Big Lake Big Lake Floodplain Map. Sameng Engineering has determined that certain lands within the immediate proximity of the existing clubhouse are indeed located above the 1:100 year floodplai...
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