Proposal

Meridian Development Corp has applied for a concept plan amendment and rezoning application for 250 Hunter Road. The proposal would amend the Stonebridge Concept Plan from Mixed Use 2 – High Density to Medium Density Residential (65 units/ha±) as shown on the map below.  The areas subject to the proposed rezoning have also been outlined on the Stonebridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan map included below.

The proposal also includes for the site to be rezoned from M3 General Institutional Service District by Zoning Agreement to RM4 Medium/High Density Multiple-Unit Dwelling District through an amendment to the existing Zoning Agreement and subsequent rezoning of the eastern portion of the site as shown on the map below.

The purpose of the RM4 District is to provide for a variety of residential developments in a medium to high density form as well as related community uses. 

Stonebridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan - Location Map

What is a Rezoning?
All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation under the Zoning Bylaw No. 8770.  Within each zoning designation, specific land uses are either permitted, prohibited, or discretionary.

Applications to change the zoning designation of a property may be considered through a rezoning process, which includes review by City Administration and engagement with the surrounding neighbourhood. All rezoning applications require a decision by City Council following a Public Hearing upon conclusion of the process.

What is the Typical Process for a Rezoning Application?

When a rezoning application is received by Planning and Development, it is reviewed for conformity 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 within approximately 150 metres of the subject site, the Community Association, and the Ward Councillor are notified of the 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 application, 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 a rezoning 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.