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The original home on this property was severely damaged by a fire and was deemed beyond repair. As a result, the building had to be demolished and a new home will be constructed in its place.
Front Elevation – Proposed House Design
A development permit application for a new single detached house with a front-attached garage is currently under review by the City.
The proposed two-storey home is similar in size and placement to the previous house on the lot. The design includes architectural elements intended to complement the surrounding homes and fit comfortably within the existing streetscape. The development also complies with the provisions of the Carruthers Caveat.
Under the Small Scale Residential (RS) Zone, vehicle access is typically required from the rear alley. A variance has been requested to allow continued use of the existing front driveway onto 130 Street. The attached garage is designed to be flush with the front wall of the house, and the home is set back from the sidewalk to remain consistent with the character of the street.
The proposed house meets or exceeds the required setbacks from the rear alley, 130 Street, and the adjacent properties, maintaining space between buildings and roads. In addition, the Zoning Bylaw requires a minimum of four trees, eight shrubs, and at least 30% soft landscaping on the site.
We have submitted a development permit application for this house, and it is currently under review by the City.
Rezoning is the first step in the redevelopment process. At this stage, Council is deciding whether the zoning rules for the site should change. Rezoning does not approve a specific building design.
If the rezoning is approved, a detailed building design is prepared. This is when the building design, landscaping, and parking are reviewed by the City, as well as any necessary upgrades to infrastructure (like fire hydrants, etc.). The landowner is required to pay for upgrades.
The City of Edmonton's What is Zoning booklet provides an overview of how zoning shapes the city and your neighbourhood.
The City of Edmonton's Rezoning and Plan Amendment webpage explains how the rezoning process works.
The City of Edmonton's Public Hearing Playbook explains how the public hearing process works.
