Redesignation request delayed

Rocky View County council delayed a decision on a redesignation application for a second time, directing staff to provide more details on a groundwater report, Dec. 4.

The redesignation application was for one fifth of a 50-acre parcel which is home to a riding arena, outdoor paddocks and horse shelters from Ranch and Farm District to Residential Three District and Ranch and Farm Two District.

The move came after a council meeting Oct. 23, when the decision was tabled by councillors who requested a groundwater report. The report would support the proposed water servicing, which would require a new well, for the 10-acre parcel, located south of Cochrane and 1.5 kilometres west of Highway 22.

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River Heights to see new 100-unit condo building

Council approved a land-use amendment on Nov. 26 to allow the development of multi-family dwellings in River Heights to move forward.

Despite opposing votes from Mayor Truper McBride and councillor Jeff Toews, the amendment redesignated a 2.43 hectare parcel of land from urban reserve to R-3.

The plan is to construct a multi-family residential condominium that will hold a total of 100 units, townhouse style with front-loaded garages.

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