David A
Senior Member
Heck, why bother to get a permit, when the city doesn't seem to enforce that?
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Barnaby
Active Member
Why should they get a permit to operate a parking lot? This flys in the face of the city plan.
ChazYEG
Senior Member
I don't follow... If they want to operate one, they need to get a permit. If they just want o have a vacant lot, then that's on them.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Being an institution my guess is they'll do it properly but given the lot already has some parking they may already have an approved parking permit for. Technically any changes require you to apply for a new DP. We'll see.
Barnaby
Active Member
I'm saying that I don't think the city should approve a DP for surface parking.
kcantor
Senior Member
the previous parking would have been “accessory parking” intended to service tenants and customers utilizing the building on the site.
“non-accessory parking” supporting tenants and users elsewhere - whether paid or not - is a different issue and would require a development permit (noting that “non-accessory parking” Is often a non-permitted use even if “accessory parking” is a permitted use.
as a provincial entity however, macewan - like the u of a - is not actually obligated to comply with municipal regulations although they typically do so, at least to some degree, as s matter of courtesy.
ChazYEG
Senior Member
Oh, I agree, just as long as the city enforces whatever punishment for operating a parking lot without a permit
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
I sorta wonder if MacEwan has a specific plan for a future expansion building on this property.
Gronk!
Senior Member
There's this:
Conservatory of Music needs new home after Alberta College sale
MacEwan University is seeking a new home for its Conservatory of Music following the sale of the Alberta College building that now houses it.
edmonton.taproot.news
IanO
Superstar
Simply put, it was a way (and good market timing) to reasonably acquire lands around their campus that will permit them flexibility and future expansion.
I suspect that it will remain parking for a decade or more
Greenspace
Senior Member
Actually in the current bylaw there is no non-accessory or accessory parking any longer. It's just called vehicle parking and is really regulations around parkade design, landscaping, etc. My guess is the new zoning bylaw is similar.
kcantor
Senior Member
^
thanks for the updated information!
either way, however, i believe macewan may still be able to do whatever macewan wants…
and based on the double canopy of boulevard trees on 104 avenue alone, they still get a bit of a pass from me.
thanks for the updated information!
either way, however, i believe macewan may still be able to do whatever macewan wants…
and based on the double canopy of boulevard trees on 104 avenue alone, they still get a bit of a pass from me.
IanO
Superstar
^aren't those at risk from the WLRT ROW?
Greenspace
Senior Member
I think this permit actually has to do with new LED lighting scheme on the buildings.
| Reference ID: | Job No 484527335-004 |
| Description: | To develop a Comprehensive Sign Design Plan - ATB Place. |
| Location: | 10025 - JASPER AVENUE NW Plan 882RS Lot 10A 10025 - JASPER AVENUE NW Plan F Blk OT 10025 - JASPER AVENUE NW Plan F Lots 7-9 10020 - 100 STREET NW Plan 384TR Lot 12A |
| Applicant: | DIALOG |
| Status: | Intake Review |
| Create Date: | 2023-10-11T15:17:16Z |
scyeg
Active Member
They plan (want) to build a parkade there, so I suspect it will be parking for a lot longer than just a decade. Hopefully some thought goes into design and the lower level can at least have retail or some amenities for students instead of just a wall of cars.