Council Decisions: October 8, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the October 8, 2024 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this meeting, both on the Meetings & Hearings page. Details are also available by contacting Legislative Services at the County.
General Business
Council voted to direct Administration to issue a letter of support to Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors on behalf of the Town of Crossfield to combine the 100km/hr and 80km/hr speed zones to a continuous 80km/hr on Highway 2A from the Highway 2/2A/72 interchange to the south boundary of the Town.
Council voted to approve a time extension for Administration to provide a report to Council on options for expanding water and wastewater services in the Conrich area from Q3 of 2024 to Q1 of 2025 due to the complexity and numerous servicing options in the area.
Council voted to approve amendments to the Aggregate Resource Plan Terms of Reference and associated budget adjustment of $40,000 to achieve project deliverables by Q2 of 2025. Council also directed Administration to request consultant proposals to provide inspection, reporting, and third-party technical review services, and present recommendations for the successful proponent in Q1 of 2025.
Council voted to approve amendments to Area Structure Plan Priority Policy C-322 and the associated ranking list established from the policy’s criteria. Council also directed Administration to create the terms of reference and budget requests for the Conrich Area Structure Plan Review project and the Beacon AI Hub Area Structure Plan project.
Council voted to approve the Policy Review Advisory Committee Terms of Reference which establishes a Policy Review Advisory Committee to review Council policies prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of Council policies. Council also voted to approve amendments to the Governance Committee Terms of Reference to remove section 1(2) providing guidance on Council policy to adjust for the newly created committee.
Council received, for information, a report from Intergovernmental Services and Regional Planning providing an update on recent progress made by The City of Calgary and Rocky View County on implementing the recommendations of the Bearspaw Reservoir Taskforce Consensus Report.
Council passed a motion to provide County support for The City of Calgary’s application for a 2024/2025 Alberta Community Partnership Grant Application to prepare a public sector marketing plan for the Prairie Economic Gateway Initiative.
Council voted to withdraw a Motion for the development of terms of reference for a developer-led and wholly developer-funded Beacon AI Hub and Solar Farm Area Structure Plan as it has been included in the approved Area Structure Plan Priority Policy C-322.
Council voted to approve Election Bylaw C-8573-2024 ahead of the 2025 municipal election which encompasses Local Authorities Election Act amendments outlining new provisions regarding the permanent electors register, special ballots, the conduct of scrutineers, and criminal record checks for candidates, in addition to discretionary powers of the Returning Officer.
Planning and Development
Division 3 – File: PL20240092 (10013186), Bylaw C-8570-2024, Direct Control Amendment Item: To assess a proposed site-specific amendment to Direct Control Bylaw C-6586-2007 (DC-123) to allow the existing Dwelling, Single Detached, and Accessory Building (“lean-to-shed”) to have minimum side yard setbacks of 2.26 metres (7.41 feet), and 1.40 metres (4.59 feet), respectively, instead of the current minimum requirement of 2.40 metres (7.87 feet). The application is resulting from the submission of a Real Property Report for compliance review. Considered under the CottageClub Ghost Lake Conceptual Scheme. Approved.
Division 2 – File: PL20240006 (Hamlet of Harmony), Bylaw C-8574-2024 - Direct Control Amendment Item: To assess proposed amendments to Direct Control Bylaw C-6688-2008 (DC-129) relating to development within the Hamlet of Harmony including:
- The definition of Secondary Suites and their exemption from a Development Permit;
- Increased maximum height limits for multi-dwelling, mixed-use, and commercial units;
- A reduction in front yard setback for some development cells;
- A change in how parking stall requirements are assessed in some development cells;
- A reduction in the maintenance access easement width for zero lot line properties; and
- An increase in the maximum floor area for Retail Food Stores.
The proposal also seeks to add various land uses and text corrections within the Harmony Plan Area. Considered under the Harmony Conceptual Scheme. Approved as amended.
Division 6 – File: PL20240072 (03232008), Subdivision Item: To assess a proposed subdivision of Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 2312140 within SW-32-23-27-W04M to create a ± 0.809 hectare (± 2.00 acre) parcel (Lot 1) with a ± 0.946 hectare (± 2.34 acre) remainder (Lot 2). Considered under the County Plan. Approved as amended.
Closed Session
Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Regional Engagement Framework” under Sections 21 and 24 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Council moved back into the public session and approved the confidential Regional Engagement Framework, as per attachment A.
Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Spray Lake Sawmills Centre – Management and Operations” under Sections 21, 24, and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Council moved back into the public session and directed Administration to proceed with Option #1, as outlined in the closed session report RVC2024-33.
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