Proposal

Dream Developments (Dream), has applied to amend the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan. In 2003, the City approved a concept plan for The Willows Neighbourhood which included two phases of development. The first phase in the eastern portion of the neighbourhood is nearly completed. Dream is seeking to amend the second phase, which has not begun development, in the western portion of the neighbourhood.

The amendment proposes a reconfiguration of the west portion of the Willows Neighbourhood, including changes to land uses, street network, service networks, the addition of public park areas, alterations to the golf course, and addition of a 6.412 hectare parcel adjacent to Cartwright Street. The amendment also provides for the addition of new commercial and commercial mixed uses near the existing clubhouse, that will be limited to those uses that complement the golf course and needs of the community residents. This may include a hotel, retail, and service providers.

The approved Willows concept plan currently requires all residential development to be developed within a condominium. The proposal would provide for the development of fee-simple lots (separately titled lots not part of a condominium plan) within the amendment area. The existing residential properties developed in the Willows will remain as a condominium development.

The application will also include amendments to the Official Community Plan (OCP) Land Use Map, and a minor text amendment, and an amendment to the Direct Control District 4 (DCD4) regulations contained in the City of Saskatoon Zoning Bylaw to accommodate the proposed development.

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Provide Feedback

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

Anastasia Conly, Planner
anastasia.conly@saskatoon.ca
306-657-8665

The online public information meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 26th, 2021, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Concept Plan Amendment Area

Approved Willows Concept Plan

What is a Neighbourhood Concept Plan?

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

A NCP is reviewed by City Administration and other relevant agencies to ensure that all relevant standards, policies, bylaws and requirements are met. The review process includes community engagement with neighbouring residents, affected landowners and community groups in order to obtain feedback that shapes the final plan. A NCP must be approved by a resolution of City Council following its review process.

As a new neighbourhood is built out, circumstances often necessitate amendments to a NCP. Proposed amendments are vetted through a review and community engagement process prior to being considered by City Council for a decision. NCP amendment applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis where both the subject area and the surrounding neighbourhood are considered in the review.

What is the Typical Process for a Neighbourhood Concept Plan amendment?

When an application to amend a NCP is received by Planning and Development, it is reviewed for conformance 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, the Community Association, and the Ward Councillor are notified of the NCP amendment 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 proposed amendments 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 the amendment 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.

A public notice for this application was sent from Planning and Development for a public information meeting originally scheduled for December 15, 2020. Planning and Development were made aware that there were delays in the delivery of the public notice mail-out which did not provide residents with appropriate notice for the public information meeting. As a result, the public information meeting was postponed.

The online public information meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. 

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Attendee Link

This video is a pre-recorded presentation from City Administration on the process for a concept plan amendment application and from the applicant on details of their proposal. The video is approximately 33 minutes long.

Amendment to the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan

Please visit www.dream.ca for more information on Dream Developments. Questions and comments on the proposal can be directed to: 

Brad Zurevinski, General Manager
bzurevinski@dream.ca
306-477-6607