Don Kochan – Division 2
Hi everyone, the following Division 2 information is for your use:
Petro–Canada relocation proposal – An Area Structure plan (ASP) and Land Use Redesignation application for the property located at 33019 Township Road 250 (subject property) has been presented to administration. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Range Road 33 and Township Road 250. The proposed land use application will seek a land use redesignation of the subject property to redesignate the lands from the current Special, Public District (S-PUB) to the proposed Commercial, Highway District (C-HWY) to permit the future development of an integrated energy centre. Planning advises that they are finalizing the review of all the submitted documents to be circulated with Circulation Agencies and Circulation Area as per Policy C-327. Administration has just received the Applicant’s submission for the Master Site Development Plan (MSDP) application; Administration must include the MSDP submission together with the initial applications, which are the Redesignation and amendment to the Area Structure Plan. A Council date is still not yet determined at this time as the application is still within the initial stages. The standard process timeline for applications such like this is 6-10 months. If you would like to provide comments on the application, please send them to Bernice Leyeza at BLeyeza@rockyview.ca
Springbank Park For All Seasons (SPFAS)– A presentation was provided by SPFAS at the Recreation Governance Committee on December 6th. SPFAS proposes to build a Multi-Use Gymnasium Facility that would serve additional indoor recreation needs of the Springbank region. The proposed Multi-Use Gymnasium Facility, that includes Volleyball, Basketball, Pickleball Courts, a walking/running track, a possible Training Area for teams and a 2nd story on the front end where the change rooms are proposed to be located. The project also includes adding Artificial Turf to the current Football Field. The Gymnasium (Multi-Purpose) facility is proposed to be located just east of the existing SPFAS hockey arenas on Springbank road. This is in close proximity to other community recreation facilities, utility services, etc. The Artificial Turf Football (Sports) Field would be located just north of the Springbank Community High School, and it would serve as a multi- use sports field.
Since this proposal is close to meeting the requirements of the phase 2 portion of the Springbank Communities Facilities business case the following motion was approved by the committee.
That the Recreation Governance Committee direct Administration to continue working with Springbank Park For All Seasons to develop the concept presented at the December 6, 2023 Recreation Governance Committee meeting into a plan that is at the same level of detail as the Phase II of the South Springbank Community Facilities – Business Case Plan, including identifying needs for a community use gymnasium through a business case.
TransCanada Hwy. and RR33 Interchange – The Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, has indicated how upgrading this interchange will allow the area to continue to develop and provide for a safer access to and from Highway 1. His ministry has requested an additional 19 million dollars be considered as part of the provincial capital planning process that is currently underway. The provincial capital budget approval is expected in the spring of 2024. With this additional funding the total project funding shall be in place. The engineering design for the interchange is expected to commence in the first half of 2024.
Stoney Trail Opening – On December 18/23 Premier Smith and Minister Dreeshen have opened Stoney Trail in its entirety. The opening provides the much-needed relief of not having to endure excessive detouring during Stoney Trails construction.
On another note, the Government of Alberta is transferring the portion of 101str. from Lower Springbank Road south to Hwy 8 to the County from the City of Calgary. The portion of 101street north of Lower Springbank Road would remain with the City of Calgary.
Utilities Review – On January 9th, Council passed a resolution to retain an independent consultant to undertake a complete utility financial modeling and technical assessment of the Water, Wastewater and Storm Drainage Systems operated by Rocky View County. The report is expected to be presented in the second quarter of 2024.
Wishing you the best in 2024!
Don Kochan – Deputy Reeve – Division 2 Councillor – kochandiv2@gmail.com
