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Council boosts potential city-wide housing opportunities following Housing Accelerator Fund approvals
November 23, 2023 - 4:00pm
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Propose a zoning bylaw amendment that aligns with the HAF requirements to allow up to four residential units on a property in a residential zoning district and as long as development standard and conditions such as the lot size, sewer and water infrastructure can accommodate it, with a report back to a Public Hearing in the first quarter of 2024;
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Propose a zoning bylaw amendment that would permit four storey multiple-unit development within 800 metres of the bus rapid transit system corridors, with appropriate development standards, including servicing capacity and report back to a Public Hearing in the second quarter of 2024;
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Propose a zoning bylaw amendment that removes parking requirements from areas that are within the defined Corridor Areas and report back to a Public Hearing in the first quarter of 2024; and, that this motion be forwarded to the Standing Policy Committee on Planning, Development and Community Services, as part of the ‘Options for Review of Minimum Parking Regulations’ being considered at the December 6, 2023 meeting; and
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Work with the University of Saskatchewan to increase density and create opportunities for student housing in the College Quarter.
In addition, Council has requested that Administration report back on options to protect the character of neighbourhoods, in time for the public hearing in the second quarter of 2024.
City Council today took the first steps toward more housing opportunities to encourage greater density near transit corridors. During a continuation of City Council’s Regular Business Meeting November 23, 2023, motions were approved to support Saskatoon’s application to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). The City will now provide a formal response confirming the amendments to the federal government.
“This is a generational shift in what housing looks like, More people will have access to stable and affordable housing, with walkable services and access to public transit and active transportation opportunities.” says Lesley Anderson, Director of Planning and Development. “The City had already started working on accommodating more people living in these areas years ago through its Corridor Planning Program, which is looking at how to make Saskatoon’s major transportation corridors into livable places. The HAF program is an extension of this, not a complete shift in the work we have already been doing.”
With approval of these amendments, Council has directed the Administration to:
“Not just Saskatoon, but major cities across Canada, have been negotiating Housing Accelerator Fund applications with the federal government to help address housing affordability and access,” says Anderson. “Approval of our application could potentially provide tens of millions of dollars to increase the city’s housing supply, including affordable housing with a focus on the areas of Saskatoon near transit corridors.”
Following the federal government’s receipt of the City’s formal response, finalization of the contribution agreement and a formal public announcement will be planned, along with more detailed next steps including plans for public consultation.
Daily Road Report - November 24, 2023
November 23, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
COLLEGE DR WB MEDIAN & CENTER LANES CLOSED AT BOTTOMLEY RD
(CCTV inspection)
Start: November 24, 9:00 a.m. End: November 24, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City makes Veteran Parking Project permanent
November 23, 2023 - 11:00am
Following City Council approval on November 22, on-street parking in Saskatoon's pay parking zones will continue to be free for Saskatchewan veterans with SGI-issued veteran licence plates within the posted time restrictions on a permanent basis.
Council approval came following a one-year pilot project that evaluated the impacts of a program on parking revenue, parking supply and usage. User feedback was also collected from stakeholders and it was found that impacts of a program modification would be minimal and that the pilot was well-received by users.
”Through stakeholder engagement and research, it was found that amendments to the existing program could be made to provide a simplified and improved process for veteran parking similar to other cities that are offering Veteran parking programs” says Matt Grazier, Director of Community Standards. “This is a program that we are pleased to offer as a small ‘thank you’ to Saskatchewan Veterans for their service to our city, province, and country.”
Veterans who qualified under the previous City of Saskatoon Veteran Parking Program still qualify under the new program. This program applies for on-street pay parking zones only and does not include public or private parking lots.
For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/veteranparking.
Daily Road Report - November 23, 2023
November 22, 2023 - 3:00pm
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
2ND AVE S SB ROUNDABOUT CLOSED AT SPADINA CRES E
(Hydrovac)
Start: November 23, 8:00 a.m. End: November 23, 12:00 p.m.
7TH AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM EMPRESS ST TO BALMORAL ST
(Water main valve repair)
Start: November 23, 8:00 a.m. End: November 23, 5:00 p.m.
COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT HOSPITAL DR
(CCTV)
Start: November 23, 9:00 a.m. End: November 23, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
22ND ST E EB CURB & CENTER LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault repairs)
Start: September 11, 7:00 a.m. End: November 30, 4:00 p.m.
NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Construction)
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: December 15, 4:00 p.m.
BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr to 8th St
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Spadina Crescent and 2nd Avenue roundabout closed on Thursday
November 22, 2023 - 8:00am
The northwest corner of the Spadina Crescent and 2nd Avenue roundabout will be closed for construction on Thursday, November 23, starting at 8:00 a.m. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take half a day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.