Kinglet Gardens Planning Applications

A ​ ​planning application (map)​ ​ has been received for a property at 12711 231 Street NW.

The application proposes to rezone the property from the Agriculture Zone (AG) to the Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD), Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD), Low-Rise Apartment Zone (RA7), Public Utility Zone (PU), Public Parks Zone (AP) and Metropolitan Recreation Zone (A). The various rezonings would allow for the development of low and medium-density residential, public utility uses, parks and natural areas along the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System (NSRVRS).

A top-of-bank walk is required along with an amendment to the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Overlay and the application is subject to potential amendments to the Hawks Ridge and Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSP).

Council Public Hearing Date: To be determined

Reference File Number: LDA22-0031

Planner: Email Cyndie Prpich or call 780-944-0115 for more information

A  planning application (map) has been received for a portion of 12510 Winterburn Road NW.

This rezoning proposes to rezone approximately 9.70 hectares of land from the Residential Small Lot Zone (RSL), which accommodates single-detached housing with attached garages, to the Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD). A tiny parcel of land is also being rezoned from Residential Small Lot Zone (RSL) to Public Parks Zone (AP). 

The intent of the rezoning is to alter the land parcels to allow for the continued development of residential land and accommodation of mixed housing types within the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan area.

Council Approval Date: April 5, 2022

Reference File Number: LDA21-0403

Planner: Email Shayna Konashuk or call 780-496-4172 for more information

A  planning application (map) has been received for properties at 12410 Winterburn Road NW, 12510 Winterburn Road NW and 21651 124 Avenue NW. 

The application proposes to rezone the properties from Agricultural Zone (AG), Row Housing Zone (RF5), and Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD) to Site-Specific Development Control Provision (DC2) and Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD).

The RLD Zone will allow for the development of a variety of low-density residential uses. The  proposed DC2 Provision will allow for the development of multi-unit housing (row housing) with increased height and decreased site area as compared to the current RF5 Zone.

Council Approval Date: March 15, 2022

Reference File Number: LDA21-0493

Planner: Email Courtney Nguyen or call 780-496-4414 for more information

A planning application (map) has been received for a portion of a property at 11870 Winterburn Road NW.

The purpose of the application is to rezone a portion of the site, located in the southeast portion of the neighbourhood, from Row Housing Zone (RF5) to Direct Development Control Provision (DC1). The proposed DC1 Provision would allow for the development of multi-unit housing (row housing) with increased height and site coverage as compared to the current RF5 zoning. 

The application conforms to the approved Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan, which designates the site for Street-Oriented Residential (Row Housing) uses.

City Council Approval Date: May 4, 2021

Reference File Number: LDA20-0411

Planner: Email Carla Semeniuk or call 784-496-1582 for more information.

A planning application (map) has been received for properties at 11870 Winterburn Road NW, 12210  Winterburn Road NW, 12711 231 Street NW and 22304 122 Avenue NW. 
The application has two components: a rezoning and two plan amendments. 

Proposed Rezoning

The rezoning component proposes to rezone the properties from Agricultural Zone (AG), Semi-detached Residential Zone (RF4), Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD), Residential Small Lot Zone (RSL) and Rural Residential Zone (RR) to Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD) and Public Park Zone (AP). 

The proposed rezoning is in keeping with the intent of the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP), which designates this area for residential land uses. The proposed RLD zone will allow for a variety of low-density housing including single-detached, semi-detached and duplex housing, while the AP zone will allow for park uses.

Proposed Plan Amendments

The first plan amendment proposes to amend the Big Lake Area Structure Plan (ASP) by:

• Adding two new land use categories: Pocket Park (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve) and Natural Area (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve)
• Redesignating Residential to Pocket Park (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve) land uses
• Redesignating Natural Area (Municipal Reserve) to Natural Area (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve) land uses
• Redesignating School / Park (Municipal Reserve) to Pocket Park (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve) land uses.  

The second plan amendment proposes to amend the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) by:

• Adding two new land use categories: Pocket Park (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve) and Natural Area (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve)
• Redesignating Pocket Park to Low-Density Residential land uses
• Redesignating Low Density Residential to Pocket Park (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve) land uses
• Redesignating Existing Residential to Pocket Park (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve) land uses
• Redesignating Natural Area - Tree Stand (Municipal Reserve) to Natural Area (Non-Credit Municipal Reserve) land uses  

The proposed amendments will allow for the development of the residential neighbourhood and pathway connections. Further to this, the pathway connections will allow for water, sanitary and stormwater infrastructure development.

The proposed plan amendments include revisions to maps, text and statistics while maintaining the plan’s current overall residential densities.

City Council Approval Date: March 16, 2021

Reference File Number: LDA19-0391

Planner: Email Vivian Gamache or call 780-944-0122

A planning application (map) has been received for a property at 11870 Winterburn Road NW.

The application proposes to rezone the property from Public Utility Zone (PU) and Residential Small Lot Zone (RSL) to Public Utility Zone (PU) and Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD). 

The proposed rezoning would allow for the development of a stormwater management facility and a range of residential housing forms. Associated applications have been made to amend the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) and Big Lake Area Structure Plan (ASP) to enable the rezoning.

Kinglet Gardens NSP Amendment Map
Big Lake ASP Amendment Map

City Council Approval Date: January 26, 2021

Reference File Number: LDA20-0272

Planner: Email Kenan Handzic or call 780-496-6193 for more information.

A planning application (map) has been approved for a portion of a property at 12510 Winterburn Rd NW. This application proposed to rezone portions of 12510 Winterburn Rd NW from Public Utility Zone (PU), Semi-detached Residential Zone (RF4), and Row Housing Zone (RF5) to Residential Mixed Use Zone (RMD) and Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD). An associated amendment to the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan was also proposed to accommodate the rezoning.

City Council Approval Date: Tuesday September 1, 2020

Reference File Number: LDA19-0199

Planner: Email Carla Semeniuk or call 780-496-1582 for more information.

A planning application (map) has been received for a property at 12510 Winterburn Road NW.

The application proposes to rezone the property from Row Housing Zone (RF5) and Semi-detached Residential Zone (RF4) to Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD). The original zoning allowed for row housing and semi-detached housing.

The proposed zoning allows for row housing, semi-detached housing and single-detached housing, with narrower side setbacks. The applicant is proposing to build a mix of row housing and single-detached housing, in accordance with the Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).

City Council Approval Date: Monday April 15, 2019

Reference File Number: LDA18-0643

Planner: Email Sarah Ramey or call 780-496-6214 for more information.

A planning application has been received for a property at 12510 Winterburn Road NW.
The application proposes to rezone the property from Agricultural Zone (AG) to Public Parks Zone (AP) and Residential Small Lot Zone (RSL). 

The purpose of this rezoning is to allow the preservation of natural areas, to dedicate land for a public park, and to accommodate the development of low-density residential lots.

Existing Development Plan

Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan

City Council Approval Date: Monday April 15, 2019

Reference File Number: LDA18-0008

Planner: Email Heather Vander Hoek or call 780-423-7495 for more information.

Note: This road closure application has been withdrawn

A planning application (map) has been made to close a portion of the 124 Avenue NW road right-of way east of 215 Street (Winterburn Garden) in the Kinglet Garden neighbourhood.

The proposed road closure will facilitate the development of residential lots and a public utility lot. Access for landowners to the south will be provided through construction of Lark Crescent which connects to 124 Avenue NW.

The proposal conforms with the associated Kinglet Gardens Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).

City Council Approval Date: To be determined

Reference File Number: LDA19-0249

Planner: Email Sean Conway or call 780-496-5809 for more information.