The Town of Rocky Mountain House has approved a residential rezoning in the community’s southwest.
A 1.41-acre parcel south of 47 Avenue and Old Town has been redesignated to a flexible residential district, while a nearby 1.15-acre parcel will be rezoned to public use to accommodate an existing park.
The development is expected to include eight mid-sized residential lots. Deputy Mayor Dale Shippelt says the lots, measuring about 13 by 38 metres, would be smaller than those in older neighbourhoods but slightly larger than many newer developments.
May 5 public hearing
At a May 5 public hearing, council heard concerns from residents about the type of housing that could be built. One resident raised concerns about “cookie-cutter” designs. Shippelt said the town has limited control, noting the land-use bylaw allows for single-detached homes and duplexes.
“It’s really determined by the market,” he said, adding the flexible zoning is intended to support growth.
Residents also asked about access to transit, including school buses, and a stop should the town ever get any form of public transit.
An Old Town resident also asked about adding entrance signage to the area. Shippelt said welcome signs would be new for Rocky Mountain House, noting none currently exist in neighbourhoods such as Old Town, Lecerf or Creekside.
Concerns were also raised about the lack of sidewalks in nearby Old Town. Council acknowledged the issue but said any upgrades would need to be considered through the budget process.
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Written submissions also asked about parking near a Canada Post community mailbox and a nearby playground.
The application follows a separate proposal reviewed in March to redesignate a 4.34-acre parcel north of Creekside to a flexible residential district.
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