Discretionary Use Proposal

Cushman & Wakefield Saskatoon has applied for Discretionary Use approval to develop a Gas Bar at Parcel Q Registered Plan No. 102291083 at the intersection of Feheregyhazi Blvd and Orban Way in the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood. This site is zoned B4MX - Integrated Commercial Mixed-Use District under Bylaw No. 9990, 2024, the City of Saskatoon Zoning Bylaw (Zoning Bylaw). The purpose of the B4MX district is to facilitate mixed-use development on principal streets in this district. The B4MX district provides for a range of medium to high-density residential uses, commercial and institutional uses in a manner that encourages retail and service-based uses at grade level. The B4MX district promotes a compact, pedestrian-oriented built form that supports transportation options, street-orientated buildings and active uses at grade level. Gas Bars are a Discretionary Use in the B4MX District.

The Zoning Bylaw defines a gas bar as an establishment engaged in the retail sale of vehicle fuel, lubricants and may include an accessory convenience store, or electrical vehicle charging stations but does not include any use engaged in the sale, rental, service or repair of motor vehicles.

Subject to Discretionary Use approval, Parcel Q Registered Plan No. 102291083 will be developed to accommodate a Gas Bar with an accessory convenience store.

The proposed Gas Bar is planned to be located on the northeast corner of the parcel at the corner of the intersection of Feheregyhazi Blvd and Orban Way in the Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood.

This application is currently being reviewed for compliance with requirements under the Zoning Bylaw. 

Location Map

Provide Feedback

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:

Location of the proposed Gas Bar (Proposed Building “B”) is outlined in red.

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 Gas Bar in the B4MX 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 Gas Bar?

The Zoning Bylaw defines a gas bar as an establishment engaged in the retail sale of vehicle fuel, lubricants and may include an accessory convenience store, or electrical vehicle charging stations but does not include any use engaged in the sale, rental, service or repair of motor vehicles.

What is the B4MX Zoning District?

The purpose of the B4MX - Integrated Commercial Mixed-Use District is to facilitate mixed-use development on principal streets in this district. The B4MX district provides for a range of medium to high-density residential uses, commercial and institutional uses in a manner that encourages retail and service-based uses at grade level. The B4MX district promotes a compact, pedestrian-oriented built form that supports transportation options, street-orientated buildings and active uses at grade level.

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.

Discretionary Use applications for a Gas Bar in the B4MX District are delegated to City Council for consideration.