*Approved by City Council on August 28th, 2024. 

2024 Revised Development Proposal 

As a result of comments received during public engagements in 2022 and 2023, AODBT Architecture + Interior Design have revised the development proposal at 555 Eastlake Avenue and 403 12^th Street East in the Nutana neighbourhood.

The revised proposal consists of a 26 storey building (total storeys measured from Saskatchewan Crescent East) providing approximately 260 residential dwelling units, 2,100 m² of commercial space, and a minimum of 230 parking spaces and 70 long term bicycle parking spaces.

The development proposal includes the following applications that each require a decision by City Council at a Public Hearing:

1. Official Community Plan Text Amendment – Adding “High Density Mixed Use” land use. 

(Approved by Council via Public Hearing on May 31, 2023) 

2. OCP Land Use Map Amendment – amending the land use designation from "Low Density Residential 1" to a combination of "High Density Mixed Use Land Use" and "Low Density Residential" on the OCP Land Use map.

A road closure is also being proposed for an unused portion of the road allowance for the north western corner of 12th Street East, and will require a land use amendment to change the land use from "Community Facility" to "High Density Mixed Use". 

3. Rezoning Application – Zoning by Agreement to accommodate the proposed development.

Revised Proposal

Former Proposal

Official Community Plan Questionnaire

555 Eastlake Avenue - Proposed OCP Land Use Designation Survey

1. Official Community Plan Text Amendment – Adding “High Density Mixed Use” Land Use:

APPROVED BY COUNCIL MAY 31, 2023

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 add a new land use designation to the City’s Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9700 (OCP) to enable the proposed form of development.  All OCP amendment applications.

The applicant has applied for the following "High Density Mixed Use" to be added as a land use designation in the OCP:

Land designated as "High Density Mixed Use" has the potential for developments with a unique mix high density residential, commercial, office, retail, cultural and community uses that are compatible within a neighbourhood setting. These developments are pedestrian-oriented and incorporate transit-oriented development principles, including active frontages to improve the pedestrian experience at ground level. These lands are located near to the BRT network corridors and in proximity to the City Center, community Focal Points and/or Corridor Growth Areas.

The proposed "High Density Mixed Use" land use designation is new to the City of Saskatoon and requires City Council approval to be included in the Official Community Plan.

2. OCP Land Use Map Amendment – Amending the Land Use Designation on the OCP Land Use Map:

Now that Council has approved the new OCP land use designation, an amendment to the existing OCP Land Use Map is required to apply the new land use designation to the development site.

3. Rezoning Application – Zoning by Agreement to Permit the Proposed Development

The subject properties are currently zoned R2 – One and Two-Unit Residential District, and RM2 – Low/Medium Density Multiple-Unit Dwelling District. The existing zoning districts provide for residential development in the form of one and two-unit dwellings and low to medium residential density building forms, as well as related community uses.

The applicant is proposing a Zoning Agreement based off the B5B – Broadway Commercial District. A Zoning Agreement would ensure that only the specific development proposal put forward by the applicant could be constructed. Please reference the Related Documents for the revised drawings.

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.

For this application, a Zoning Agreement is proposed to be employed to address specific development standards respecting building form, building height, number of dwelling units, and parking.  Other items may be identified during the review process.

Application Process

What is the Typical Process for a Rezoning?

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 rezoning 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. The notice for the proposed development is being sent to property owners within 300m of the subject site. 

Following public engagement, Planning and Development prepares a report that includes a recommendation to approve or deny the rezoning 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 application 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 in person, regarding the rezoning application at the Public Hearing.

City Land Sale:

What is the process for the City selling land?

Saskatoon Land, the development arm of the City of Saskatoon, oversees the sale of City owned parcels/land.  While a public offering of development land/sites is typical, there are cases where Saskatoon Land is approached by individuals/organizations requesting to purchase lands directly from the City.  In cases where a direct sale is being requested, City Policy C09-033 (Sale of Serviced City-Owned Lands) is followed and Standing Policy Committee on Finance approval is required.  

Please reference the revised drawing package linked under related documents. 

Revised Project Renderings (Sask Cres E Perspective)

Second Public Information Meeting:

An in-person open house was held Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Emmanuel Refinery (609 Dufferin Avenue). 

June 2023 Public Information Application Video: click here

June 2023 Application Slides: click here

May 11, 2022 Public Information Meeting Recording: click here

May 11, 2022 Public Information Meeting Q&A Summary: click here

Phase 1 Engagement Summary: click here

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