Don Kochan – Division 2
RVC Division 2 news items for your information:
Budget 2025 – The budgeting process is upon us with two special Council meetings being scheduled for November 27th, 28th and December 12th to review and consider the budget requirements for the operating and capital budgets. Further budget meetings may be required to finalize its approval. You will have the opportunity to address Council directly concerning the proposed budget. As well, budget engagements have been held to learn more about how we can improve services for residents. Information gathered through this engagement will be shared with Council alongside the draft 2025 budget. It will also be used by management and staff across Rocky View County to inform how they offer services to residents. Budget engagement is posted on the County’s engagement website Home | Your View (all 6 surveys are now closed). If you have additional questions, email your questions to engagement@rockyview.ca
Springbank Area Structure Plan (ASP) – following is an update on the proposed amendments to the draft Springbank Area Structure Plan (ASP) following Council’s consideration of the ASP at a public hearing on October 2, 2024. The proposed amendments have been categorized under the following themes: 1. Housekeeping and Clarification (Administration and Councillor amendments) 5. Residential (Councillor amendments) 6. Community Core (Councillor amendments) 2. Servicing (Councillor amendments) 3. Additional Airport Interface (Employment) Lands (Councillor amendments) 4. Agriculture (Administration and Councillor amendments) 7. Highway 1 Commercial Corridor (Councillor amendments) 8. Removal of Provincial Lands (Councillor amendments). Due to the significance of some of the proposed amendments to the draft ASP, Administration has scheduled a further public hearing for December 11, 2024 for consideration of the amendments. Please visit www.rockyview.ca/springbank-area-structure-plan for the ASP details.
RR33 Interchange – In July 2023, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (ATEC) committed $2.0 million towards design of Stage II Interchange Improvements. Stage II improvements will include one new four lane bridge, improvements to the on and off ramps, and demolition of the existing bridge which no longer meets ATEC bridge standards and specifications. The detailed design is expected to be completed by the end of December 2024. In May 2024, ATEC committed an additional $2.4 million to start construction of Stage II improvements being done as part of Stage I offsite road improvements for the Bingham Development. The developer is working towards fulfilling outstanding conditions required to enter the Development Agreement and is expected to start construction later this year or early next year. In preparation of commencing Stage I and Stage II improvements, the County is proceeding with clearing trees within the SW quadrant of Highway 1 / Range Road 33 Interchange. This will ensure construction is not interrupted/delayed next year due to the migratory bird nesting period from mid-April to late August (Migratory Bird Convention Act). The work is scheduled to be completed by mid-December 2024.
Interactive Mapping on zoning and new builds – Rocky View County residents who want to see what’s happening in their neighbourhoods can now access an interactive online map. The map shows current rezoning, subdivision, and development permit applications that are either being processed or recently approved by the County.
The map allows residents to search by address, application number, roll number or simply zoom into an area to discover updates on nearby projects. However, the county notes that the map is provided for ‘the sole purpose of facilitating input on planning and development proposals within the County from affected parties and members of the public by providing information regarding the proposals.’
“The information within this map is being shared to create greater awareness of planning and development applications submitted to the County. The County endeavors to deliver accurate, comprehensive and timely information. However, the County cannot warrant or guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of information presented within the map,” the County underlined.
Don Kochan – Deputy Reeve
Division 2 Councillor
kochandiv2@gmail.com
