Proposed Amendment to Hampton Village Business Park Concept Plan

Kahkewistahaw Economic Management Corporation has submitted an application to amend The Hampton Village Business Park Concept Plan. This information is being provided for review and comment. The application primarily affects future land uses in the eastern portion of the plan, as well as the reconfiguration of several roadways. The amendments also affect servicing and surface drainage, which result in changes to storm pond design and the layout of future municipal reserve dedication for parks & open space. Figure 1 below, depicts the current Land Use Plan for the Hampton Village Business Park Concept Plan, followed by an overview of the amendment and proposed Land Use Plan.

Figure 1: Current Approved Land Use Plan 

Overview of the Proposed Amendments:  

1. Change of Land Use:
   a) Approx. 4.4 ha. (10.8 ac.) revised from Business Park to Light Industrial.
   b) Approx. 0.3 ha. (0.7 ac.) of land use revised from Municipal Reserve to Utility.

2)   Roadway Network:
     a) Additional road connecting kihew Crescent to Claypool Drive.
     b) Removal of a portion of road within business park and reconfiguration of kihew Crescent.
     c) Gallagher Street realignment (shifted south).

3)   Storm Water Management:
     a) Revised design of south storm water management facility.
     b) Additional storm water management facility located in the north-east corner.

4)   Municipal Reserve Dedication:
     a) Reconfiguration of Municipal Reserve. 

Figure 2 below, depicts the proposed Land Use Plan:

Figure 2: Proposed Land Use Plan

Provide Feedback

Questions and comments on this proposal are invited at this time by contacting: 
Anthony Andre, Planner 
anthony.andre@saskatoon.ca
306.986.3699

What is a Neighbourhood Concept Plan?

A Neighbourhood Concept Plan (Concept Plan) is a neighborhood-level land use plan that guides the development of a new neighbourhood in Saskatoon. It outlines the land uses, densities, transportation network, parks system, and community facilities intended for a neighbourhood as it grows.

A Concept Plan is approved by resolution of City Council following an extensive review process. Once a Concept Plan is approved, it is implemented over many years as the land is subdivided, zoning is applied, roads and services are installed, parks are constructed, and residences and businesses in the new neighbourhood are established.

As a new neighbourhood is built out, circumstances often necessitate amendments to a Concept Plan. Proposed amendments are reviewed, including a community engagement process prior to being considered by City Council for a decision.

What is the Typical Process for an Amendment Application?

When an amendment application is received by Planning and Development, it is reviewed for conformity with the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and other applicable city planning policies and development regulations.  It is also circulated to other Civic Departments to review technical considerations such as the capacity of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure to accommodate the proposal.

Once internal review by the relevant Civic Departments is complete, public engagement on the application is undertaken. This phase of the process provides the opportunity for members of the public to review a proposal, ask questions, identify issues, and provide comment.  Registered property owners, typically within 75-150 metres of the subject site, the Community Association, and the Ward Councillor are notified of the application, and are invited to provide questions and comment.  When necessary, a public information meeting is held that may include a formal presentation, and question and answer session.

Following public engagement, Planning and Development prepares a report that includes a recommendation on the application, and outlines information collected from the internal review and public engagement processes.  The report is first considered by the Municipal Planning Commission, an advisory committee to City Council.  The final decision to approve or deny an amendment application, rests with City Council who consider the report, and recommendation along with the Municipal Planning Commission’s feedback at a Public Hearing.  Any member of the public is welcome to provide a written submission, or address City Council regarding the application at the Public Hearing.