Where?

The properties included in this rezoning application are located at:

• 9837 – 93 Avenue NW

• 9229 – 99 Street NW

• 9225 – 99 Street NW

• 9223 – 99 Street NW

• 9217 – 99 Street NW

• 9215 – 99 Street NW

• 9213 – 99 Street NW

• 9207 – 99 Street NW

These properties are situated at the corner of Scona Road NW and 93 Avenue NW in the Strathcona neighbourhood.

This is a well-connected location:

• Scona Road NW is a significant Arterial Road, connecting Downtown Edmonton with areas south of the river

• 93 Avenue NW and 92 Avenue NW are Local Roads providing direct neighbourhood access to Scona Road NW.

• A treed open space is located directly across 93 Avenue, contributing to the natural landscape of the area.

• Various transit and active transportation routes serve the area.

The Scona District Plan identifies this area as a Secondary Corridor and as part of a Priority Growth Area, where additional residential growth is encouraged.

The context map below shows the location of the site, surrounding streets, nearby park and transit connections.

Why RM h28?

The proposed RM h28 zoning would allow medium-scale residential development up to 28 metres (often up to 8 storeys, depending on building design).

The site is considered appropriate for this scale of development because:

• It is located on a Secondary Corridor along an Arterial Road

• It is a corner site with strong access and visibility

• Frequent transit, ample active transportation routes, and nearby amenities support additional housing in this location.

• A public park/green space is located directly across 93 Avenue, providing green space and recreation opportunities.

This rezoning is consistent with the City’s plans for growth along Secondary Corridors in Strathcona.

Fitting into the Neighbourhood

The City’s planning policies and zoning regulations are intended to support new development that fits within existing homes and streets.

Key considerations include:

• Transition setbacks for portions of the building above 12.0 metres (and above 16.0 metres, where applicable), as required by the Zoning Bylaw when adjacent to lower-scale residential zones. These setbacks help reduce perceived massing and overlook near existing homes.

• Height and overall building size are regulated (e.g., Maximum Height up to 28 metres and Maximum Floor Area Ratio up to 3.8), which shape what can be built on the site.

• An 80 m building length limit helps avoid long, uninterrupted building walls.

• Façade articulation is required along streets and near residential areas to minimize the perception of massing and avoid large blank walls.

• As a corner site, street-facing façades are required to use consistent materials and include features such as windows and doors to support an active streetscape.

• Street-facing entrances and weather protection (e.g., canopies/awnings) are required where the site is adjacent to a street with an existing or approved sidewalk, to improve pedestrian comfort.

• Vehicle access is intended from the rear lane, and surface parking/loading/waste areas are not permitted between the building and the street, supporting pedestrian-friendly frontages.

• Landscaping and setbacks along streets and property edges help soften edges and provide separation and greening.

Future development could include:                       

• Residential units oriented toward the street.

• Parking accessed from the rear alley or underground.

• Landscaping along street frontages.

• Subject to the Zoning Bylaw and City review at the Development Permit stage, limited small-scale non-residential uses may be permitted on the ground floor (e.g., local services), intended to serve nearby residents.

While no building is proposed at this time, conceptual massing studies are being used to understand how a medium-scale building could fit on the site. These studies are illustrative only. Detailed design would be reviewed later if a Development Permit application is submitted.