During the regular Council meeting of August 27, the first reading of Bylaw 12.12 was passed.
This Bylaw is to adopt “The Portion of Aerial, Rosedale Area Structure Plan.” Prepared by Wm. R. Hunter Alberta and Canada Land Surveyor, this structure plan is prepared to look at developing a large piece of land, approximately 33 acres, located on the north-west side of Pinter Drive. Land-use re-classification will be required to accommodate this proposed subdivision and development. Re-classifying the area would mean going from an Urban Transition District to a Suburb Community District.
“There are five existing properties within this area,” said Chief Administrative Officer Ray Romanetz.
CAO Romanetz said these existing properties would be grand-fathered in with the development. He explained the intent is to allow existing homes with private site services to continue as in the past, with private water and pump out septic tanks until further improvements are made.
Development of west side
Nine, approximately 20,000 square feet, lots with access to Mabbot Road plus one proposed single family dwelling for Lot 18. This also recognizes previous development and existing houses along this strip.
Development of south side
Another eight lots will be created, with access to Pinter Road and access to the middle portion of the land. This allows for the creation of one lot for an existing building and provides for nine additional lots.
Development of north side
The creation of one lot to accommodate an existing home. This would require a short street extension to provide legal access to the lot. During the course of the study, a few owners adjacent to Lot 6 and 13 expressed an interest to expand their irregular lots to create regular 20,000 square foot lots. As it stands now, if they wish to re-build on their lots, they cannot meet the minimum rear and front set backs required by the Land Use Bylaw.
Development of center
The Land Surveyor suggested the center of the area is best left in its natural state with continued agricultural pursuit or possibly a temporary tourist commercial establishment.
All new lots created that have not already been developed will be connected into the municipal water supply, as a condition of development. Sewage will fall under this condition as well. Created lots will also have to comply to flood protection precautions
There was no final date given for the proposed sub-division to be finished during Council.