This application was approved by City Council at a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
 

Application Update - February 2023

An online public information meeting was held on September 13, 2022 and a public comment period closed on September 30. Please see the recording of the meeting and a Q&A summary document. 

Following the public comment period, additional information was requested from the applicant and further analysis undertaken. New information is now available for review:

• Shadow study – submitted by Modus Ventures;
• 3D building renderings with markups of proposed changes –submitted by Modus Ventures; and
• Eastlake Area Traffic Impact Assessment – City of Saskatoon Transportation Department.

Questions and comments are welcome via the "Contact Us" information on this page. Public comment period closes on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Proposal

Modus Ventures Corp. has applied for a rezoning at 509 12^th Street East in Nutana, subject to a Zoning Agreement, to facilitate the development of a commercial/office building. 

The proposed development is an 8-storey building consisting of:

• Main Level:  368 m² of commercial retail along 12th Street East, enclosed parking, and vehicle access from the lane;
• Levels 2-4:   enclosed parking (101 spaces total), residential unit on level 4; and
• Levels 5-8:   approximately 3,200 m² of office space.

Official Community Plan Land Use Amendment

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a land use designation under the City of Saskatoon’s Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 9700.  Land use designations establish the general use and character of a site or area to help ensure that development takes place in an orderly, rational manner. Each land use designation is distinct in its purpose and density/intensity of use. 

The applicant has applied to amend the land use designation from “High Density Residential” to “Special Area Commercial” (see map below).  High Density Residential has the potential for a range of residential building types (such as low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise multiple-unit dwellings) and community uses.  Special Area Commercial has the potential for commercial development that, because of unique attributes such as location, type of use, or development history, do not fit into the typical hierarchy of commercial development.

Rezoning by Agreement

The subject property is currently zoned PUD – Planned Unit Development District. A PUD Agreement from 1988 provided for an 8-storey multiple-unit dwelling with 36 units at this location. 

The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to B5B – Broadway Commercial District, subject to a Zoning Agreement (see map below). A Zoning Agreement would ensure that only the specific development proposal put forward by the applicant could be constructed (more information on Zoning Agreements is available in the Background tab.

The purpose of the PUD District is to recognize existing Planned Unit Developments. The purpose of the B5B District is to recognize the historic Broadway Commercial area and facilitate mixed use development including a range of commercial, institutional and residential uses in medium to high density form.
 

NEW - 3D Building Renderings - February 2023 (PDF)
NEW - Shadow Study - February 2023 (PDF)

Perspective from 12th Street East

NEW - 3D Building Renderings - February 2023 (PDF)
NEW - Shadow Study - February 2023 (PDF)
 

509 12th Street East Drawing Package - August 2022 (PDF)

Site Context

North - South Elevations

East-West Elevations

NEW - Eastlake Area Traffic Impact Assessment - City of Saskatoon Transportation Department, February 2023 (PDF) 

What is Rezoning?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation under the Zoning Bylaw.  Within each zoning designation, specific land uses are either permitted, discretionary, or prohibited. 

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 at a Public Hearing upon conclusion of the process.
 

What is a Zoning Agreement?

In some instances, a regulatory tool called a Zoning Agreement may be used when a specific development is proposed as part of a rezoning application.  A Zoning Agreement is a binding legal agreement that, if approved by City Council, is tied to the land and ensures that only the specific development proposal put forward by the applicant can be constructed on the property.  The Agreement may specify permitted uses of the land and standards respecting building form, scale, and site layout, among other considerations.

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, typically within 75-150 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.  In this case, the notice for this application has been sent to property owners in excess of 200 m.

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.

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

509 12th Street East - Virtual Public Information Meeting

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

The meeting will take place through an online platform and will include an opening presentation by both the Administration and Modus Ventures. This will be followed by a question-and-answer period.  The meeting will also be recorded and posted online at this location for later viewing.

509 12th Street East - Public Information Meeting Recording

Q&A Summary Document

Online Meeting User Guide