Discretionary Use Proposal

LoveZone Early Learning Childcare has applied for Discretionary Use approval to operate a Day Care Centre at 1605 Cumberland Ave S in the Holliston neighbourhood. This site is zoned R2 – Low Density Residential District 2 under the Zoning Bylaw, Bylaw No. 9990, 2024 (Zoning Bylaw). Day Care Centres are listed as a discretionary use in the R2 District.

Subject to discretionary Use approval, the proposed Day Care Centre will have a capacity for up to 30 persons under supervision and 4 employees at any one time.

Day cares must provide at least 7m² of outdoor play space for each person under the age of 13. At least 3.5m² per person must be located on-site and fenced. The remaining area can be located at a nearby location provided they obtain Ministry of Education approval.

The parking and loading needs will be assessed through the review of the Discretionary Use. A minimum number of spaces may be required based on the parking plan, location, and other relevant factors.

Prior to operating, the applicant will be required to obtain appropriate licensing and approval from the Ministry of Education, Early Years Branch.

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Questions and comments on this proposal are invited at this time by contacting: 

Tyler Kopp, Planner 

tyler.kopp@saskatoon.ca

306.986.3639

Site Plan:

What is a Discretionary Use?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation. Within each zoning designation, specific land uses are either permitted, prohibited, or discretionary. A Discretionary Use is a land use that is generally consistent with the permitted uses in a zoning district. As per Section 4.7.2 of the Zoning Bylaw, a Discretionary Use may be allowed either at the discretion of City Council or City Administration. Either approving authority can approve, approve with conditions, or deny a Discretionary Use application.

The approving authority for a Day Care Centre in the R2 District is City Council.

The Planning and Development Department evaluates Discretionary Use applications on a case-by-case basis considering the site itself, as well as the surrounding context including nearby land uses. A Discretionary Use approval is applied to a specific site, not the applicant. Any change in size or intensity of the use approved would require a new Discretionary Use application.

What is a Day Care Centre?

The Zoning Bylaw defines a Day Care Centre as an establishment providing for the care, supervision, protection or support of individuals of any age on a regular, periodic or temporary basis and includes child care centres as defined by The Child Care Act, 2014, but does not include the provision of overnight supervision.

What is the R2 Zoning District?

The purpose of the R2 - Low Density Residential District R2 is to provide for residential development in the form of one- to four-unit dwellings as well as related community uses.

Process for Reviewing a Discretionary Use Application

When a Discretionary Use application is received by the Planning and Development Department, it is circulated to internal Civic Departments to identify conformance or conflict with the Official Community Plan, the Zoning Bylaw, and any other applicable policies and regulations. Departments that review the application include Planning and Development, Transportation & Construction, Environment & Utilities, Fire & Protective Services, and Building Standards.

Once the application has been reviewed by internal Civic Departments, public consultation on the application is undertaken. Registered property owners typically within 150 metres of the subject site and the Ward Councillor are notified of the proposed Discretionary Use application as per the City’s Public Notice Policy. When considered necessary, a public information meeting may be held to provide information to area residents on the Discretionary Use application, answer questions, and receive feedback.

Process for Approving a Discretionary Use Application

Delegated to City Administration - Applications delegated to City Administration do not require a decision from City Council at a Public Hearing. Following the review process noted above, City Administration will consider the information collected from the internal review and public consultation processes and the application may then be approved, approved with conditions, or denied.

Delegated to City Council - Applications delegated to City Council require a decision during a Public Hearing. Following the review process noted above, City Administration will prepare a report for City Council's consideration containing information collected from the internal review and public consultation. Notice of the Public Hearing will be mailed to property owners within approximately 150m of the subject site and will contain information on the Public Hearing including the date, time, and instructions on how to submit a letter or request to speak at the Public Hearing. During the Public Hearing, City Council will consider the report and may either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application.

The approving authority for a Day Care Centre in the R2 District is City Council.