Fir Street Development
Project Overview
In fall 2022, Strathcona County awarded Heartland Housing Foundation the parcel of land known as the former Clover Bar Lodge site on Fir Street. The intended use of the land, per the County's Expression of Interest, is to continue providing intergenerational near-market housing options for the community.
To realize this vision, the site required rezoning from its current use of Public Services (PS) to a Direct Control (DC) district.
The Land Use Amendment application was submitted to Strathcona County in fall 2023 and was approved in spring 2024.
In summer 2024 Heartland Housing Foundation received updated pricing for the proposed design that required a revision to the site plan removing the underground parkade and the townhomes that were scheduled for the second phase of development.
In early 2025 a public hearing will be held to approve the proposed changes to the current zoning to remove the requirement for underground parking. This means that all parking will be above ground, but the amount of parking will meet or exceed the requirements of the current zoning.
All other components of the zoning approved in spring 2024 will be retained, including, but not limited to:
- Maximum building height of 16m
- Minimum setbacks of 3m from all lot lines
- Within 20m of any R1A zone (existing residential lots), maximum height of 11m and minimum setback of 6m
- Parking at a ratio of 1.1 stalls for every dwelling unit, with screening from abutting residential properties
Information about the zoning and proposed change will be sent to residents of the area per municipal guidelines to advertise the upcoming public hearing.
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Highlights of Proposed Site Plan
- Proposed townhouses replaced with surface parking that is screened from neighbouring properties and integrates greenspaces.
- No underground parkade construction means reduced excavation and construction impacts to neighbourhood and ecology.
- Revised site design improves traffic flow through the site to mitigate local traffic impacts.
- Revised site design invites increased green space opportunities.
Check back for updates on the Public Hearing date and updated designs.