The Orchards at Ellerslie Planning Applications

An application has been submitted for plan amendments to the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan (ASP) and The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighborhood Structure Plan (NSP).

The  proposed amendment area is generally located in the southwest portion of the neighbourhood as identified on the  proposed NSP amendment map .

The proposed amendment will remove 3.18 hectares of land designated for Industrial use and replace it with 2.82 hectares of land designated for low-density residential use and 0.36 hectares of land designated for a transition area between the residential and industrial land uses.

Council Public Hearing Date: Wednesday May 25, 2022

Reference File Number: LDA22-0082

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

A  planning application (map) has been made to rezone 9504 41 Avenue SW.

The current zoning is Industrial Reserve Zone (AGI).

The proposed zoning is Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD) to allow for the development of low-density housing.

The proposal conforms with The Orchards at Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP), which designates the site for low-density residential development.

Council Public Hearing Date: Wednesday May 25, 2022

Reference File Number: LDA22-0028

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

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 received for portions of properties at 3004 66 Street SW and 2704 66 Street SW.

The current zoning for the properties is Agricultural Zone (AG). The proposed zoning is Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD), Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD) and Low-Rise Apartment Zone (RA7).

The proposed rezoning will allow for the development of:

• Apartment housing up to 16 metres (approximately 4 storeys) in height 
• Low-density residential development; and 
• Limited opportunity for row housing

This rezoning conforms to The Orchards At Ellerslie Neighbourhood Structure Plan.

Council Approval Date: May 10, 2022

Reference File Number: LDA22-0002

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

Referred back to City administration.

A planning application (map) has been received for a portion of a property at 3861 91 Street SW.

The application proposes to rezone the site from the Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD) to the Site Specific Development Control Provision Zone (DC2).

The proposed Site Specific Development Control Provision (DC2) zoning would allow the development of single-detached housing with decreased setbacks, decreased site depth, increased site coverage, and increased height as follows:

• Minimum site depth of 18 metres
• Minimum site width of 11 metres
• Maximum site coverage of 60%
• Maximum height of 13.0 metres

Council Approval Date: April 20, 2022

Council Referred Back Date: April 20, 2022

Reference File Number: LDA21-0411

Planner: Email Andrew Sherstone or call 780-442-0699 for more information

A  planning application (map) has been received for a portion of a property at 3004 66 Street SW.

The application proposes to rezone portions of the area from the Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD) and Agricultural Zone (AG) to the Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD) and from the  Agricultural Zone (AG) to the Public Utility Zone (PU).

The proposed RLD Zone would allow for a variety of low-density housing, and the PU Zone will apply the appropriate zoning to the pipeline utility corridor in the eastern part of the property.

Council Approval Date: December 7, 2021

Bylaw Number: 19915

Reference File Number: LDA21-0375

Planner: Email Andrew Sherstone or call 780-442-0699 for more information

A planning application (map) has been received for a portion of a property at 3004 66 Street SW.

The application proposes to rezone the property from the Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD) to the Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD) and from the Residential Low-Density Zone (RLD) to the Residential Mixed Dwelling Zone (RMD).

This rezoning proposal affects a small portion of 3004 66 Street SW. The purpose of the rezoning is to meet the needs for a redesign of the area, including a realignment of the Plum Circle roadway, and the removal of a laneway.

The RMD zone provides for a range of dwelling types and densities including single-detached, semi-detached and row housing. 

The RLD zone enables a range of housing forms and provides the flexibility of lot sizes and widths to accommodate a mix of housing types, including Zero Lot Line Development.

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

The City is looking for your feedback on this proposal. Contact the file planner listed below with your feedback.

Council Approval Date: Tuesday November 23, 2021

Reference File Number: LDA21-0321

Planner: Email Gilbert Quashie-Sam or call 780-496-6295

A planning application (map) has been received for properties at 8306-8366 Mayday Link SW, 8605-8624 Mayday Wynd SW, 8704-8730 Mayday Lane SW. 

This application proposes to change the designation of 117 parcels of land from a Direct Development Control Provision (DC1) to a new Direct Development Control Provision (DC1).

The proposed DC1 Provision will change the development regulations for 5 properties:
8314 and 8344  Mayday Link SW; 8611 and 8629 Mayday Wynd SW; and 8722 Mayday Lane SW, which are currently occupied by single-detached homes.

These dwellings were built in contravention of the required setbacks. This application is intended to resolve these issues by acknowledging reduced setbacks for these 5 properties.  

The development rights for the remaining properties will remain unchanged.

Council Approval Date: November 23, 2021

Bylaw Number: 19887

Reference File Number: LDA21-0324

Planner: Email Andrew Sherstone or call 780-442-0699 for more information

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 Approval Date: July 6, 2020

Reference File Number: LDA21-0167

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

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.