Horse Hill Area Structure Plan
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HORSE HILL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN Office Consolidation February 2018 Prepared by: Current Planning Branch Sustainable Development Department City of Edmonton Bylaw 16353, as amended, was adopted by Council in May 2013. In February 2018, this document was consolidated by virtue of the incorporation of the following bylaws, which were amendments to the original bylaw. Bylaw 16353 Approved May 22, 2013 (to adopt the Horse Hill Area Structure Plan) Bylaw 17021 Approved April 28, 2015 (to update maps and statistics based upon the approved Neighbourhood Structure Plan for Neighbourhood #2) Bylaw 18197 Approved February 13, 2018 (to update the maps and statistics to reflect the associated NSP amendment for the area comprising of the Marquis Town Centre) Editor’s Note: This is an office consolidation edition for the Horse Hill ASP, Bylaw 16353, as approved by City Council on May 22, 2013. This edition contains all amendments and additions to Bylaw 16353. For the sake of clarity, new maps and a standardized format were utilized in this Plan. All names of City departments have been standardized to reflect their present titles. Private owner’s names have been removed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All text changes are noted in the right margin and are italicized where applicable. Furthermore, all reasonable attempts were made to accurately reflect the original Bylaws. This office consolidation is intended for convenience only. In case of uncertainty, the reader is advised to consult the original Bylaws, available at the office of the City Clerk. City of Edmonton Sustainable Development Department Horse Hill Area Structure Plan Office Consolidation ‐ i ‐ HORSE HILL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN Prepared for: Private Developers* Prepared by: * Amended by Editor Horse Hill Area Structure Plan Office Consolidation ‐ ii ‐ CONTENTS *AMENDED BY EDITOR 1 Administration ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Authority ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Timeframe .................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Framework ................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.4.1 The Way Ahead ........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.4.2 Capital Region Growth Plan: Growing Forward ....................................................................................... 3 1.4.3 The Way We Grow ................................................................................................................................... 5 1.4.4 The Way We Green ................................................................................................................................ 10 1.4.5 Transportation Master Plan: The Way We Move .................................................................................. 1 1 1.4.6 The Way We Live ................................................................................................................................... 12 1.5 Interpretation ............................................................................................................................................. 12 1.6 Amendment ............................................................................................................................................... 13 2 Plan Context ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.1 Location ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.2 Background ................................................................................................................................................ 14 2.3 Land Ownership ......................................................................................................................................... 15 2.4 Site Context ................................................................................................................................................ 15 2.4.1 Existing Land Uses .................................................................................................................................. 15 2.4.2 Agricultural Soil Capability ..................................................................................................................... 16 2.4.3 Existing Vegetation and Water Features ............................................................................................... 16 2.4.4 Topography ............................................................................................................................................ 18 2.4.5 Energy and Natural Resources ............................................................................................................... 18 2.4.6 Historical Resources ............................................................................................................................... 19 2.4.7 Environmental Assessments .................................................................................................................. 20 2.4.8 Existing Transportation Network ........................................................................................................... 20 2.5 Neighbourhood Units ................................................................................................................................. 21 2.6 Public Involvement ..................................................................................................................................... 21 2.6.1 Stakeholder Advisory Group .................................................................................................................. 21 2.6.2 Public Consultation ................................................................................................................................ 22 2.6.3 Website .................................................................................................................................................. 23 2.6.4 Advanced Notification ........................................................................................................................... 23 2.6.5 Public Meeting ....................................................................................................................................... 24 2.6.6 Public Hearing ........................................................................................................................................ 24 3 Land Use, Transportation, and Servicing ............................................................................................................. 32 3.1 Land Use Concept and Population Statistics .............................................................................................. 32 3.2 Vision .......................................................................................................................................................... 33 4 Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 34 4.1 Policy .......................................................................................................................................................... 38 4.1.1 Residential ............................................................................................................................................. 38 4.1.2 Commercial ............................................................................................................................................ 41 4.1.3 Mixed Use .............................................................................................................................................. 43 Horse Hill Area Structure Plan Office Consolidation ‐ iii ‐ 4.1.4 Urban Design ......................................................................................................................................... 43 4.1.5 Parkland, Recreation Facilities and Schools ........................................................................................... 48 4.1.6 Institutional / Urban Service .................................................................................................................. 51 4.1.7 Historical Resources ............................................................................................................................... 52 4.1.8 Transportation ....................................................................................................................................... 53 4.1.9 Infrastructure, Servicing and Staging ..................................................................................................... 58 4.1.10 Ecology .............................................................................................................................................