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

Concept Plan Amendment Area

Approved Willows Concept Plan

The Willows neighbourhood is regulated by a special zoning district called Direct Control District 4 (DCD4). The DCD4 was originally developed in conjunction with the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan in 2003.  

The amendment is proposing changes to the regulations contained within the DCD4 Zoning District. The proposed changes include a reduction in the site width and the site area for residential development, and an expansion of the types of commercial that would be permitted in the DCD4 Zoning District.  In addition to this, the inclusion of the north development area (not originally part of the Willows NCP) will be rezoned to DCD4 in order to become part of the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan. 

Feedback from the public consultation process will help shape the elements of the zoning amendment to the DCD4. 

The DCD4 regulations can be reviewed HERE.

The complete Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 is also available on the City of Saskatoon website, the DCD4 regulations are found in Section 13.4.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

A FAQ information sheet is available HERE. This is a living document, and will continue to be updated throughout the consultation process. 

A copy of the questions, and comments submitted during the January 26th, 2021 meeting is available HERE.

Online Public Information Meeting - January 26th, 2021

A public information meeting, hosted on Teams Live Event, was held on January 26, 2021. This meeting included a brief overview of the process and application, followed by a question and answer period. This was the first public information meeting for this application. Further opportunities to engage on the application will be provided. 

Please note that the City is committed to providing closed captions on our recorded meetings, however, there may be some spelling errors due to the automated closed captions.

Due to time limits, Administration was unable to answer all the questions during the meeting. A copy of the questions, and comments submitted during the meeting is available, along with an FAQ information sheet is available above.

A copy of the presentation slides used in the January 26th public information meeting are available here. 

Pre-Recorded Presentation - December 2020

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.

Please check the engage page regularly for more updates.

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