Planning applications received by the City in the Strathcona neighbourhood.

Proposed

10103 and 10115 to 10150 81 Avenue NW, 8015, 8109 and 8128 102 Street NW

Referred back to City administration.

A  planning application (map) has been received for properties at 10103 and 10115 to 10150 81 Avenue NW, and 8015, 8109 and 8128 102 Street NW.

The application proposes to rezone the properties from an existing Direct Development Control Provision (DC1) to a new Direct Development Control Provision (DC1).

This rezoning is to update the existing Historic West Ritchie Direct Development Control Provision (DC1) to allow for more business opportunities such as convenience retail stores, breweries, wineries and distilleries, cannabis retail sales, markets, and special events. There are no proposed changes to the allowed scale of buildings (approximately 4 storeys) or current special design regulations such as historic false façades.

The proposed DC1 zoning also retains the requirement to open up the 81 Avenue NW view corridor towards the historic Canadian Pacific Railway Station, should redevelopment occur on the site west of 102 Street NW.

The Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) is also proposed to be amended by removing the DC1 provision from the plan, with the DC1 Provision to be maintained within the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw instead based on current standards. Otherwise, no changes are proposed with regards to policies or the direction of the ARP.

Council Public Hearing Date: To be determined

Council Referred Back Date: March 15, 2022

Reference File Number: LDA21-0518

Planner: Email Andrew McLellan or call 780-496-2939

8207 105 Street NW

A planning application has been received to rezone 8207 105 Street NW. The applicant’s project name for the proposal is The Baron.

The proposed rezoning is from the Historical Commercial (DC1) Direct Development Control Provision to a Site-Specific Development Control Provision (DC2).

The purpose of the existing DC1 Provision is to help preserve buildings which are of historic significance, and to ensure that future renovation and redevelopment of surrounding buildings result in developments which are compatible in architectural and built form with the historic buildings of the area. 

The existing building on the property, built in 1909 and known as the Archibald Block, is on the Inventory of Historic Resources in Edmonton. It would be demolished to allow for the proposed new building, if the rezoning is approved.

The purpose of the proposed DC2 Provision (9.5MB) is to accommodate a development with commercial and residential uses that provides for an active and inviting pedestrian-oriented streetscape fronting onto 105 Street NW and 82 Avenue NW.

It would allow for a mid-rise mixed use building with the following characteristics:

  • A maximum height of 33.0 m (approximately 9 - 11 storeys)
  • A maximum floor area ratio of 5.0
  • Up to 473 square metres of commercial space at ground level 
  • Up to 65 residential dwellings

There is an associated application to amend the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan, which currently does not allow a building of this scale within the Heritage Character District of the Whyte Avenue Commercial Area.

Thank You For Your Feedback

From December 7–21, 2020, feedback was accepted for this application through the City’s online virtual engagement tool, in lieu of an in-person engagement session.

A What We Heard Report has been created that summarizes the feedback received. This report will be shared with City Council if and when this application proceeds forward to a Public Hearing.

What We Heard Report

City Council Public Hearing Date: To be determined

Reference File Number: LDA20-0216

Planner: Email Andrew McLellan or call 780-496-2939 to provide feedback or for more information.

Approved

9009 and 9013 99 Street NW, and 9854 and 9860 90 Avenue NW

A planning application (map) has been received for properties at 9009 and 9013 99 Street NW, and 9854 and 9860 90 Avenue NW.

The proposed zoning is Site-Specific Development Control Provision (DC2), which proposes to revise the existing DC2.1135. The proposed DC2 Provision would increase the number of dwellings from 60 to 65, reduce the required amenity area per dwelling from 15 square metres to 8.5 square metres, and include minor updates to the site and building design reflected under new DC2 appendices.

Key characteristics of the proposed DC2 provisions include:

  • A maximum height of 27.0 metres or approximately 8 storeys (no change proposed)
  • A maximum Floor Area Ratio of 3.0 (no change proposed) 
  • Up to 65 residential dwellings (previously 60 residential dwellings)
  • Ground-level commercial frontages along 99 Street and portions of 90 Avenue (change proposed)
  • Site layout and facade updates

This application conforms with the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan.

Council Approval Date: September 13, 2022

Reference File Number: LDA22-0039

Planner: Email Marty Vasquez or call 780-495-1948 for more information

9912 84 Avenue NW

A planning application (map) has been received for a property at 9912 84 Avenue NW.

The application proposes to rezone the properties from Low-Density Infill Zone (RF2) to Low-Rise Apartment Zone (RA7) to allow for the development of a low-rise multi-unit housing development up to 16 metres in height (approximately 4 storeys).

An associated application has been made to amend the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) in the form of policy and maps updates to enable and reflect the above rezoning proposal.

Council Approval Date: December 7, 2021

Reference File Number: LDA21-0181

Planner: Email Marty Vasquez or call 780-495-1948 for more information