The Orchards at Ellerslie Planning Applications

A planning application (map) has been made to rezone properties located at 3004 66 Street SW and 3861 91 Street SW.

The current zoning is Public Utility Zone (PU).

The proposed zoning is Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD). The RMD Zone will allow for a range of low-density residential housing.

The proposed zoning conforms with The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).

Council Public Hearing Date: To be determined

Reference File Number: LDA21-0167

Planner: Email Kerry Girvan or call 780-496-XXXX

A planning application (map) has been received for portions of 30 Avenue SW east of Orchards Boulevard SW.

The application proposes to close portions of 30 Avenue SW (old 30 Avenue SW road alignment) east of Orchards Boulevard SW in the Orchards at Ellerslie neighbourhood.

If the closure area is approved by City Council, the closed portion of 30 Avenue SW will be consolidated and subdivided to create residential lots. 

The proposed road closure conforms with the associated Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).

City Council Public Hearing Date: To be determined

Reference File Number: LDA18-0346

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

A planning application (map) has been approved for a property at 3304 91 Street SW.
The application proposed to rezone the property from Semi-detached Residential Zone (RF4) to Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD).

The approved RLD zone will accommodate the development of low-density residential housing, including single-detached housing in the form of zero lot line development. The approved rezoning conforms to The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan, which designates the proposed rezoning area for single/semi-detached residential development.

Council Approval Date: Tuesday August 18, 2020

Reference File Number: LDA20-0158

Planner: Email Kerry Girvan or call 780-496-6025

A planning application (map) has been received for properties at 2704 66 Street SW and 3004 66 Street SW. 
The application includes a rezoning and two plan amendments.
The current zoning is Public Parks Zone (AP), Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD) and Low-Rise Apartment Zone (RA7). The proposed zoning is for Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD) and Public Parks Zone (AP) to allow the development of low-density residential uses and public park uses.

There are two associated plan amendments proposed to both the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan and The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan to enable the reallocation and enlargement of a pocket park, which would result in a net increase of park space in the neighbourhood.

Ellerslie Area Structure Plan Amendment Map (20MB)

The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan Amendment Map

City Council Approval Date: July 7, 2020

Reference File Number: LDA20-0035

Planner: Email Kerry Girvan or call 780-496-6025 for more information.

A planning application (map) has been approved to rezone a portion of a property at 3004 66 Street SW.

The current zoning is Site Specific Development Control Provision (DC2).

The approved zoning is for Residential Low-Density (RLD) to allow a range of low-density residential uses including single-detached housing, semi-detached housing and duplex housing with flexible lot sizes and widths (including zero lot line development).

The rezoning conforms to The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan.

City Council Approval Date: Tuesday June 23, 2020

Reference File Number: LDA20-0084

Planner: Email Marco Melfi or call 780-442-6975 for more information.

A planning application (map) has been made to rezone 3304 91 Street SW. The current zoning is Residential Small Lot Zone (RSL) and Semi-detached Residential Zone (RF4).

The proposed zoning is for Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD) and Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD). These zones allow for a range of low-density residential development including Single Detached, Semi-detached, and Row Housing and provide for flexibility of lot sizes and widths to accommodate a mix of housing types including Zero Lot Line Development.

The application conforms to the associated Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).

City Council Approval Date: May 26, 2020

Reference File Number: LDA19-0412

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

A planning application (map) has been received to rezone 3004 66 Street SW and 3861 91 Street SW.

The current zoning is Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD).

The proposed zoning is for a Site Specific Development Control Provision (DC2) to allow for a unique lot configuration for single-detached dwellings with decreased site depth and increased site coverage.

The proposed zoning conforms to the associated Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).

City Council Approval Date: February 4, 2020
Bylaw Number: 19120

Reference File Number: LDA19-0365

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

A planning application (map) has been received for a proposed plan amendment and text amendment for an area north of 41 Avenue SW, between 91 Street SW and 66 Street SW.

This application includes an amendment to the text, maps, and statistics of The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan for the following aspects:

1. Revise the existing designation from Row Housing and some areas of low-density residential to Street-Oriented Residential. This will allow for a variety of housing types; single detached, semi-detached, row and stacked stacked row housing, with smaller front yard setbacks and lane access only.
2. Allow for the use of a Special Area to create nodes of unique housing forms in The Orchards at Ellerslie neighbourhood.

As part of this, there is a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to create this Special Area with three different zones, to be used within the area specified on the Special Area Boundary map, to allow for innovative low and medium density housing forms.

There is no rezoning as part of this application.

There is also an amendment to the statistics and text of the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan, which is required by these amendments to the Orchards Neighbourhood Structure Plan.

City Council Approval Date: Monday November 5, 2018

Reference File Number: LDA18-0016

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

A planning application has been made to close a portion of 30 Avenue SW (old 30 Avenue SW alignment) east of Orchards Boulevard SW in the Orchards at Ellerslie neighbourhood. 

If the closure is approved by City Council, the closed portion of 30 Avenue SW will be consolidated and subdivided to create six semi-detached residential lots.

The proposed road closure conforms with the associated Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).

Urban Planning Committee Date: Monday June 11, 2018

City Council Approval Date: Monday June 11, 2018

Reference File Number: LDA17-0429

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

A planning application (map) has been approved to rezone portions of land at 2504 66 Street SW, 3004 66 Street SW, 3111 91 Street SW, and 3861 91 Street SW. The previous zoning was Agricultural Zone (AG).

The approved zoning is for:

• Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD) to allow for single detached housing, semi-detached housing and limited row housing
• Public Utility Zone (PU) to allow for a stormwater management facility and a pipeline corridor
• Semi-detached Residential Zone (RF4) to allow for semi-detached housing

The approved rezoning conforms with The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan which designates this site for low density residential uses, row housing, a stormwater management facility, and a pipeline corridor.

City Council Public Hearing Date: Wednesday November 15, 2017, Agenda Item 3.12, Bylaw 18206 

City Council Approval Date: Wednesday November 15, 2017

Reference File Number: LDA17-0434

Planner: Email Michelle Neilson or call 780-496-5672 for more information.

This planning application (map) has been approved to rezone a portion of 2504 66 Street SW in The Orchards at Ellerslie neighbourhood. The approved rezoning is from Planned Lot Residential Zone (RPL) to Semi-detached Residential Zone (RF4). The applicant intends to construct four semi-detached residential lots in the rezoning area.  

The rezoning conforms to The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP), which designates this site for low-density residential uses.

City Council Public Hearing Date: September 11, 2017

City Council Approval Date: September 11, 2017

Reference File Number: LDA17-0401

Planner: Email Michelle Neilson or call 780-496-5672 for more information.

A planning application (map) as been approved for a rezoning in the Orchards at Ellerslie neighbourhood. The approved rezoning is from Agricultural Zone (AG) to Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD). 

The purpose of the rezoning is to accommodate the development of a range of dwelling types and densities including single detached housing, semi-detached housing, and limited row housing. 

The approved rezoning conforms to the associated The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP) and the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan (ASP). 

City Council Public Hearing Date: September 11, 2017

City Approval Date: September 11, 2017

Reference File Number: LDA17-0174

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