January 2019 Parkallen News

In this issue…

• Snowfest

• Soccer Registration

• Civics Corner

• Medicine Cup Charity Tournament

• Events at the

• Rink Hours

Mature & Established Neighbourhoods Dodge Application of RLD Zoning

On January 9, 2018, Edmonton the change and responded on City Council for three readings Federation of Community December 21, 2019. In January, the after Public Hearing, scheduled Leagues (EFCL) sent Parkallen Parkallen Civics Committee also for February 25, 2019. This bypass Civics a draft text amendment responded, providing feedback could also have sidestepped proposing the creation of a to EFCL, notifying other members the public engagement and new Residential Low-Density of the Central Area Council community consultation required Zone (RLD). Typically, City for Community Leagues and under the Municipal Government Administration initiates this type writing to Councillor Walters. On Act. of amendment; however, this January 14, 2018, the RLD zoning The proposed changes to zoning amendment was proposed by a application was revised to apply regulations were significant, in developer with their support. to developing communities only. particular for mature communities Communication with EFCL Why does this matter? The way like Parkallen. Had the in August 2018 indicated this this new zoning was proposed amendment passed, it could have new RLD zone was proposed would allow the draft report to made moot recent amendments for developing communities bypass the process that usually to the Mature Neighbourhood only; by early December the includes public debate at Council Overlay (MNO). The RLD zoning application area had become Urban Planning Committee. proposal also indicates that city-wide. EFCL was alerted to Instead, it would go straight to developers were not satisfied with Parkallen News 2 January 2019 the amended MNO regulations •  elevation would one size fits all residential zoning and want more changes that be unrestricted; currently, the (such as proposed RLD zoning) could lead to more intensive and maximum elevation is 1.5m. will not work because greenfield impactful development. • Setback from the principal is not the same as What changes were being dwelling to the would infill development in mature or proposed? be reduced from 3m (the MNO established communities. • Site Coverage - would increase does not allow rear attached Zoning Bylaw Renewal - The City from 40-42% under MNO garages) to zero. is conducting a complete review regulations to 50-58% • Zero lot line development of Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw. was proposed on one side They have invited feedback on • Front Setback - would be a draft information report by reduced to a minimum of 4.5 m. of development with a maintenance easement to be February 5, 2019. MNO front setback is 3m to a (https://bit.ly/2UxbnQG) maximum of 20% of site depth registered by a neighbour with or consistent within 1.5m of the a 1.5m side setback or greater, This report will be presented average setback of abutting lots. creating legal uncertainty. at Urban Planning Committee by April 9, 2019. The City is • Rear Setback would be reduced • Community consultation currently required under MNO currently in phase 1 of the project from 40% of lot depth under the and will be out speaking to MNO, to a minimum of 7.5 m. for any of these changes to be permitted through variances stakeholders later in 2019. They • Protrusion of Front or Flanking would no longer be required. indicate they “are committed Garage would be unregulated; to involving people affected by under the MNO protrusion must When the Civics Committee these changes” and encourage remain characteristic with the met with Councillor Walters on citizens to learn more about the existing block face. January 18, 2019, he indicated project and get involved. Sign there is a move toward up for to be included in future • Total Building Height would consolidating and simplifying increase 8.9m to 10m communication at http://eepurl. residential zoning. However, a com/dJMis2.

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Update on Main Streets Overlay

MSO in Parkallen removed and this will be done. Other community concerns regarding the MSO along 109 Street included: the elimination of pre-decision consultation with neighbours if a development application requires a variance, changes to rear setback and The Main Streets Overlay Edmonton’s Urban Planning removal of step backs that (MSO) has been in effect Committee meeting on January reduce the sensitive transition since September 2017 and was 29th. Parkallen representatives from commercial development intended to provide guidelines Jan Hardstaff and Anne Pratt, to residential neighbours and to commercial redevelopment Garneau representative Brian changes allowing larger bars. on arterial roads across the Kropf and Elaine Solez (CACCL) The Urban Planning Committee City. Communities along 109 presented at the City Of agreed these are concerns and Street expressed concern Edmonton’s Urban Planning have sent them back for further soon afterward, that the MSO Committee (UPC), providing review by Administration who will impacted many of the regulations community feedback to the report back in the fourth quarter communities helped develop City Report. The communities of 2019. under the 109 Street ARP and requested the Committee that the MSO had been applied recommend removing the MSO Minutes of this and all Urban to Parkallen from 65 Avenue from Parkallen’s existing internal Planning Committee meetings to 68 Avenue on 111 Street. neighbourhood business strip can be viewed online at: Following a 17 month review by and four additional http://sirepub.edmonton.ca/ Administration and engagement it had also covered. Councillor sirepub/mtgviewer.aspx?meetid= with communities, a City Report Michael Walters made a motion 2245&doctype=AGENDA was presented at the City of to have the application of the

Introduction to Civics presented by Bev Zubot Thursday, February 21 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Parkallen Community League Hall This is a recommended orientation for Civics Committee Volunteers. Members of the PCL Executive and other interested Parkallen Community League members are welcome to attend. Memberships will be available at the event. Register at bit.ly/CivicsIntro2019_PCL Parkallen News 4 January 2019 January 2019 5 Parkallen News

Volunteer for Snowfest Did you know that getting What kinds of small jobs can you • Firepit/Bannock making outdoors, volunteering, meeting help with? We just need 1 hour • Rink supervision your neighbours and working of your time to fill the following with others are all excellent roles • Snow-shoe supervision strategies for battling the • Sleighride supervision To volunteer for Snowfest go to: winter blues? Why not call a http://bit.ly/Snowfest2019 friend and join us as a volunteer •  duty with Snowfest? You’ll have a • Setup We can’t wait to hear from you! great time and you’ll feel like • Cleanup Contact [email protected] a champ for days! for more information. • BBQ

Join us at Parkallen Community Hall for Snowfest February 10, 2o19 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sleigh Rides • Sledge Hockey • Hotdogs • Prizes Campfire & Bannock • Soccer Registration • Membership Sales PLEASE NOTE: Event is weather contingent and will be cancelled below -22°C Parkallen News 6 January 2019

Outdoor Soccer Registration 2019 locally with Parkallen. Please Please bring: review all information on the • your online registration waiver EMSA page. • registrant’s ID showing Registration is open to children date of birth born in the years 2000 to 2014. • volunteer deposit cheque All abilities are welcome! Come for $100.00 post-dated to out and have fun! September 1, 2019 The season lasts from the • Cheques must be made out beginning of May to the end of What you need to know: to Parkallen Community June, weather dependent. Association (not “League”) You must be a member of the You can register at the Parkallen Parkallen Community League • your 2018-2019 Parkallen Community League Hall: to register for our Soccer community membership card Programs. League memberships Sunday, February 10, 1 - 4 p.m. payment, if paying by cash or will be available at the League (during Snowfest) cheque Hall during Snowfest, Sunday, Monday, February 11, 7 - 9 p.m. (at *If you need financial support, February 10, 1-4 p.m. the rink shack) please ask about how we can You must register online at Or, contact us: help. [email protected] https://emsasouthwest.com/play/ [email protected] registration/ before registering

Age Year of Birth Fee* Game Day Group U5 2014 $60 Saturday a.m. U7 2012/13 $70 Wednesday p.m. plus practice U9 2010/11 $110 Tuesday/Thursday U11 2008/09 $125 Monday/Wednesday U13 2006/07 $165 Tuesday/Thursday U15 2004/05 $175 Monday/Wednesday U17 2002/03 $185 Sunday/Thursday U19 2000/01 $195 Sunday/Tuesday

Thank you to our Snowfest Want to meet some Sponsors! awesome local babysitters?

There will be a babysitter meet and greet at Snowfest 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Parkallen Community Hall January 2019 7 Parkallen News

Civics Corner

representatives and public engagement to assist the City in developing Streetscaping for 109 Street. Parking Restrictions - A petition to expand parking restrictions to 112 Street, continuing around 63 Avenue to 111 Street has been submitted to the City. We are awaiting their decision.

Have Civics Concerns? • Email your comments Our first Civics Committee President, and Communications to the Parkallen Civics meeting of 2019 was held on Director met with Councillor Committee - January 16. Following a call for Walters on Friday, January 18. It [email protected] Civics volunteers, we had nine was a positive discussion covering • Email the EFCL people interested in learning concerns about current and Community Planning more about the Civics Committee upcoming changes to Zoning, Advisor - Stephanie. attend. A revised Parkallen Civics and Community Engagement. [email protected] Committee Terms of Reference We look forward to receiving • Email 311 - 311@ and Appendices have been feedback and updates on the edmonton.ca - the approved by the Parkallen issues that have been outlined in City collects data from Executive. Civics Corner. 311 calls and emails to Garden Suite Amendments - Parkallen Infill Construction document feedback Garden suites may now cover up Survey for Neighbours - This and prioritize action. to 18% of the lot, with maximum limited survey was circulated Share your concerns with combined (garden suite and to selected neighbours of Parkallen Civics by ccing principal dwelling) site coverage completed infill. Three responses [email protected] of 42%. The maximum total were received and forwarded • Join the Edmonton area for a garden suite including to the EFCL Planning & Insight Community - By the parking spaces is 120m2 and Development Committee and joining the Edmonton the total floor area for the living to the City of Edmonton’s Infill Insight Community, you space is 75m2, which can be Liaison Team who are preparing can provide feedback split between the main and an update for Council on the about your community upper floor with the upper floor status of Infill Construction Issues and broader issues having a maximum of 50m2 in and Improvements. in our City mature neighbourhood zones Envision 109 Street - This edmontoninsight such as RF1. initiative has been on hold since community.ca https://www.edmonton. public engagement started in • Join the Zoning Bylaw ca/residential_ 2015, and was then suspended Renewal mailing list to neighbourhoods/documents/ in 2016 awaiting the Bike Lane provide feedback GardenSuiteHowtoGuide.pdf Strategy and City Bus Network edmonton.ca/ Meeting with Councillor Walters Redesign. Envision 109 will zoningbylawrenewal - The PCL Civics Committee, resume in 2019 with community Parkallen News 8 January 2019

Zones in Parkallen and what they mean*

This table reflects changes approved by the City of Edmonton on December 10, 2018. For complete information, please see the full text of the Zoning Bylaw online at: https://webdocs.edmonton.ca/InfraPlan/zoningbylaw/bylaw_12800.htm

Permitted uses Zone What it Means (not a complete list)

As of Dec 10, 2018, RF1 zoning includes Housing and Semi-Detached Housing as permitted uses, with no location restrictions. The purpose of this Zone is to provide for Other permitted uses: Single Detached Housing while allowing Garden Suites other forms of small scale housing in the RF1 form of Secondary Suites, Garden Suites, Limited Group Semi-detached Housing, and Duplex Minor -Based Businesses Housing. Secondary Suites (where developed within Single Detached Housing, Semi- Detached Housing or Duplex Housing) Single Detached Housing

The purpose of this Zone is to provide The same as RF1, but with different lot RF4 a zone primarily for Semi-detached size requirements and site coverage Housing and Duplex Housing. restrictions.

The purpose of this Zone is to provide for relatively low to medium density housing, RF5 generally referred to as Row Housing.

RA7 To provide a Zone for Low Rise Apartments.

The purpose of this Zone is to provide for convenience commercial and personal CNC service uses, which are intended to serve the day-to-day needs of residents within residential neighbourhoods.

Type of Dwelling What it is

Typically, garden suites are single or two-storey structures built in the of single detached homes and must have Garden Suite their own kitchen, and living space. You may also know them as garage suites, carriage houses, suites or laneway homes.* A secondary suite is a self-contained dwelling within or attached to a single detached, semi-detached, duplex or row . It has separate cooking, sleeping, and bathroom Secondary Suite facilities. A secondary suite can be created through the conversion or development of a basement or other interior space. * The City of Edmonton does not define ‘Skinny Home’, but they are typically narrow, multiple storey houses built on lots with a Skinny Home minimum width of 7,5 m (25’) after a 14.8m (50’) or wider lot has been divided. January 2019 9 Parkallen News

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January 2019 11 Parkallen News Medicine Cup Charity Tournament

Once again, the Medicine Cup Come out for some great hockey Charity Tournament (MCCT) and support a very worthy cause. will hold games at the Parkallen Friday, February 1 hockey rink. MCCT is an 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. organization that combines the camaraderie of a team with the Saturday, February 2 spirit of competition to support 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. the Little Warriors, a national Sunday, February 3 organization aimed at increasing 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. awareness, preventing, and treating children who have Photo by Jeremy Soo experienced sexual abuse.

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The Parkallen Playgroup Parkallen Playgroup will be held Monday mornings from 10 am to 11:30 am (excluding holidays) at Parkallen Hall. All parents, babies, and tots welcome. Crafts, coffee, and convo!! All are welcome. No charge. Join “Parkallen Playgroup” Facebook group for updated info each week

Parkallen Events at the Hall Youth night February 8 & March 8, 7 p.m. Movie night March 22, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt April 21, 9 a.m. (we need volunteers a few days prior to Easter Sunday) Seniors’ Dinner May 5, 1 - 4 p.m. Parkallen News 12 January 2019

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Hockey and Skating Rinks

The Parkallen Community All skaters are required to have an rinks are open. Thanks to our EFCL skate tag* volunteers for the cold, late No hockey is allowed on the nights! Family Rink Please review the rink rules before No dogs are allowed in the you head out! Hockey Rink Parkallen Community Rink Rules Use at your own risk CSA Approved helmets strongly *Skate tags are available to recommended Community League members. The Parkallen Community League To join the Parkallen Community is not responsible for lost or League, please email stolen items [email protected].

Rink Attendant Hours Monday 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday 4 - 9 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday Saturday 12 - 9 p.m. and Friday 4 - 10 p.m. Sunday 1 - 9 p.m.

Rink attendant is not on duty if the temperature is -20 C or below, or +3 C or above. Please note the hockey rink will be in use by the MCC Tournament February 1-3.

Looking for a part-time job right here in the neighbourhood? We are hiring!

Parkallen Elementary School is looking for a Lunch Supervisor Monday through Friday on regular instruction days.

This is a paid position and requires filling out an application and police check.

For further information please phone the Parkallen Elementary School Office at: 780-434-8503 or stop by for an application form and speak to Carla, the school’s Administrative Assistant.

6703 – 112 Street • 434-8503 • [email protected] • www.epsb.ca/schools/parkallen

2012 – 2013 Parent and Student Handbook

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From Houses to Fourplexes By Bev Zubot and Jan Hardstaff

just south of 65 Avenue to 69 Avenue). On December 10th, 2018 City Council passed a significant change to the zoning bylaw allowing both semi-detached and duplex 2-unit developments on all RF1 lots. The requirement to notify neighbours and the Community League, and the right to appeal were removed. Simply put, fourplexes are now allowed on most lots. Some community leagues and the Federation of Community Leagues Planning Committee encouraged the City to undertake The house lots in Parkallen are use’. Regulations allowed a public awareness campaign governed by the RF1 regulations permits for 2-unit housing on prior the December 10th public in the Zoning Bylaw - the ‘rule RF1 zoned lots to be considered, hearing to ensure the public book’ for development. In recent particularly in specific locations understood what was being years there have been small, such as corners at the end of proposed. It is uncertain this was gradual, but constant changes a block or next to commercial done. to RF1 Zoning (single detached sites and apartments. To build The January 14, 2019, Edmonton residential). Over this time, the this type of 2-unit housing, an Journal Article by Elise Stolte, rules have gradually been relaxed owner/developer was required to “Pushing Beyond an Ugly History to allow increased density with apply for a permit to build 2-unit - There is now no ‘single-family’ more dwelling units and greater housing, and if approved by City zone in Edmonton” https:// site coverage. staff, their decision could be edmontonjournal.com/news/ appealed by neighbours and/or Previous to these changes, RF1 local-news/elise-stolte-pushing- the community league. Approval lots were generally allowed one beyond-an-ugly-history-there-is- was never certain. dwelling unit; secondary suites now-no-single-family-zone-in- have been permitted since In August 2018 changes were edmonton states that the change 2009. In April 2015 City Council made allowing secondary suites “slipped quietly under the radar”; amended RF1 zoning to allow in both semi-detached and that is partly because the City garage suites on every lot and duplex housing, increasing did not conduct wide-reaching the subdivision of lots with a the potential number of units public engagement explaining width of 15.0m (approximately on lots from 1 to 4. Secondary the cumulative impacts of all the 50’) or greater to accommodate suites can be on any floor and changes. The tone of the article skinny homes. These changes may be the same size as the paints RF1 zoning in a negative doubled the number of dwellings principal dwelling. In addition, light when, in reality, other permitted in an RF1 zone. skinny homes may now have options are already available to In the past, semi-detached either a secondary or garage increase the density of housing housing (2 units side-by-side) suite. Secondary suites are also on some RF1 lots from 1 to 3 or and duplexes (2 units, one up and permitted for row housing (RF5 4-units as described earlier. one down) were a ‘discretionary - the zone along 109 Street from January 2019 16 Parkallen News

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Your Parkallen Community League Executive:

President: Leanne Kohn [email protected] Vice President: VACANT [email protected] Treasurer: Julie Beschell [email protected] Casino: Meghan Dunnigan [email protected] Membership Coordinator: Shara Wajih [email protected] Canvas Drive Coordinator: Laurel Miyashita [email protected] Secretary: Matt Larouche [email protected] Parks & Recreation Director: VACANT [email protected] Rink: VACANT [email protected] Soccer Coordinator: Meghan Dunnigan [email protected] Hall Coordinator: Jenny Proctor [email protected] Hall Maintenance: VACANT [email protected] Programs & Social: Allison Chevrette [email protected] Community Garden Liason: Sara Wipperman [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator: Tanya Barber [email protected] Copy Editor: Cassie Muise [email protected] Website: Marc Pearce [email protected] Newsletter Delivery: Kathy Carter [email protected] Social Media Coordinator: Lindsay Erickson [email protected] Graphics and Layout: Lindsay Erickson [email protected] Housing, Planning & Civics: Jan Hardstaff [email protected] UACC Representative: Edward Hudson [email protected]

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