SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

Friday, March 15, 2002

PRESENTB. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, L. Langley,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law).

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

Mayor B. Smith; Councillors J. Batty, T. Cavanagh and D. Thiele were absent.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – L. Langley:

That the City Council Public Hearing Agenda for the March 15, 2002 meeting be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:A. Bolstad, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter,
L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Smith; J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele.

Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting.

A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici explained the public hearing process.

A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following Bylaws:

L.BYLAWS

L.1FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 12950, 12951 and 12952 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.a.Bylaw 12950 – To amend Bylaw 5739, as amended, being the Edmonton North (Lake District) Area Structure Plan.

PURPOSE

To recognize the changes proposed as a result of the proposed adoption of the Schonsee Neighbourhood Structure Plan; and administratively recognize the changes that have been incorporated into the NSPs since the last ASP amendment in 1997.

L.1.b.Bylaw 12951 – To amend Bylaw 5739, as amended, being the Edmonton North (Lake District) Area Structure Plan by adopting the Schonsee Neighbourhood Structure Plan.

PURPOSE

To establish the planning context for the neighbourhood and facilitate the initiation of development in the neighbourhood.

L.1.c.Bylaw 12952 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone, (CNC) Neighbourhood Convenience Commercial Zone, (CSC) Shopping Centre Zone and (PU) Public Utility Zone; located north of 167 Avenue between 66 and 82 Streets, Schonsee.

PURPOSE

To amend the Zoning Bylaw as it applies to this site from AG to RF1, CNC, CSC and PU. The proposed amendment will facilitate single detached residential development, a stormwater management facility and a range of commercial uses within the neighbourhood.

J. Andrew to answer questions (in favour); R. Noce, Duncan & Craig, Barristers & Solicitors;
P. Lynas and L. Mildon, Muttart Industries, (in opposition) were in attendance to speak to the passing of Bylaws 12950, 12951 and 12951.

B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

J. Andrew answered Council’s questions.

R. Noce made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. Copies of maps and a proposed Motion were provided to Members of Council, copies of which were filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department; G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law); and R. Davis, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address.

R. Noce made a further presentation and answered Council’s questions.

J. Andrew answered Council’s questions.

MOVED B. Anderson – R. Hayter:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 12950, 12951 and 12951 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 12950, 12951 and 12952 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

1.That the Administration be directed to proceed with the Special Study Area Review and that the Special Study Area Review be completed by March, 2003.
2.That a Terms of Reference report be returned to City Council on June 18, 2002.
3.That the cost for the Special Study Area Review be borne by the property owners, including the City of Edmonton, in the Special Study Area based on their proportional interest of land holdings in the Special Study Area.
4.That Muttart Industries be involved in the selection of a Consultant.
5.That up to $40,000 from City Council contingency be used to cover the City’s costs in conducting this study. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Mar. 2003
Due: June 18, 2002

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 12950, 12951 and 12952 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 12950, 12951 and 12952 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele.

MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaws 12950, 12951 and 12952 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, A. Bolstad, B. Anderson, E. Gibbons,
R. Hayter, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.

ABSENT:B. Smith; T. Cavanagh, D. Thiele.

N.NOTICES OF MOTION

Deputy Mayor K. Leibovici asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

(Sec. 91. B.L. 12300)

O.ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:13 p.m.

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MAYORCITY CLERK

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

INDEX TO MINUTES

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS......

A.1.CALL TO ORDER......

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA......

A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS......

A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK......

L.BYLAWS......

L.1FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING BYLAWS......

L.1.a.Bylaw 12950 – To amend Bylaw 5739, as amended, being the Edmonton North (Lake District) Area
Structure Plan. 

L.1.b.Bylaw 12951 – To amend Bylaw 5739, as amended, being the Edmonton North (Lake District) Area
Structure Plan by adopting the Schonsee Neighbourhood Structure Plan. 

L.1.c.Bylaw 12952 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RF1) Single Detached
Residential Zone, (CNC) Neighbourhood Convenience Commercial Zone, (CSC) Shopping Centre
Zone and (PU) Public Utility Zone; located north of 167 Avenue between 66 and 82 Streets, Schonsee. 

N.NOTICES OF MOTION......

O.ADJOURNMENT......

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Special City Council Public Hearing

Meeting Minutes1

March 15, 2002