Anmore South
Anmore South (the former Imperial Oil Company (IOCO) lands) encompasses 151 acres in the southern part of Anmore.
To keep its options open, a previous Council established a Special Study Area overlay for this area in Anmore’s Official Community Plan back in 2005, and then requested the Special Study Area as part of the 2011 update to the Regional Growth Strategy with the understanding that a future decision would be made to confirm an official designation.
A change to the regional land use designation involves a comprehensive review process, including consultation with the community as a priority. As well, any future development application that involves changes to zoning and/or Official Community Plan would also require consultation with Anmore residents and additional analysis of how the development could affect the community.
Current OCP Amendment Application and Neighbourhood Plan
At the Regular Council Meeting on December 5, 2023, Council gave first reading to the Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 686.2023, which relates to icona Properties Ltd.’s application for the Anmore South lands. First reading starts a comprehensive exploratory process to consider the amendment and what it means to Anmore.
In addition to the process to consider the OCP Bylaw amendment, a Neighbourhood Plan is also being developed, which outlines in more detail what can – and cannot – be included in future development. The Terms of Reference that will guide the development of the Neighbourhood Plan were approved by Council at the March 19, 2024 Council Meeting.
Council also approved the recommended Community Engagement Plan. Work is now underway to compile information and prepare materials to inform and consult with the community.
Phase 3 Preferred Plan, Technical Reports & Community Engagement
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The Anmore South Phase 3 Community Update flyer is being mailed to Anmore households.
Preferred Plan
The Preferred Plan includes the land use scenario that outlines the key components of the vision for the proposed development and forms the foundation for the Neighbourhood Plan policy.
Housing
- 2,202 new homes including a mix of single-family detached houses, duplexes, townhomes and apartments (maximum 6-storeys).
- The housing mix includes rental units (market and non-market) and dedicated units for Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department firefighters.
- A projected population of approximately 4,500 residents over 20 to 25 years.
Transportation
- Pedestrian-first streets with sidewalks, multi-use paths, tree-lined boulevards, and dark sky lighting.
- Improved connectivity of Anmore’s street network with links to Crystal Creek Drive, Fern Drive, Sunnyside Road and First Avenue.
Parks + Natural Areas
- Dedicated forest and riparian areas with multi-use greenways and trails for conservation and recreation.
- Neighbourhood parks within a 5-minute walk of every home in Anmore South.
- Potential for recreation facility improvements at Anmore Elementary with new field and facilities.
Shops, Services + Facilities
- Public community centre that serves all of Anmore.
- New retail stores, service, office space and local employment.
Neighbourhood Plan Land Use Designations
Technical Studies & Summaries
The following are the Phase 3 technical reports and summaries, which are based on the Preferred Plan as outlined in the Terms of Reference. The remaining summaries are underway and will be posted soon. Professional firms with recognized expertise in each study area completed the analysis and reports, which were then reviewed by Village staff and consultants with expertise in each study area. Comments were provided back to the Applicant outlining changes and/or additions to the technical reports to meet the Village’s requirements. Final technical reports with the required changes/additions were then reviewed by the Applicant and submitted to the Village for final approval. In addition to the input into the reports, the Village’s financial consultant has also provided a memo related to the review of the Fiscal Impact Analysis.
HaveYourSayAnmore.com
The Village is using the Have Your Say Anmore engagement site to make it easy for community members to post questions and comments and see what is being shared through community engagement. This site is administered by the Village of Anmore, and the posted input and questions are being collected by the Village engagement team as part of the community engagement process. The community engagement materials and technical reports and documents are posted on the site. To review background information or share comments/questions, visit Have Your Say Anmore.
Status Updates
Please review our comprehensive timeline of Anmore South updates dating back to 2022. We aim to keep you informed on the various phases and changes that have shaped Anmore South over the past years. From initial planning stages to the latest developments, this section provides detailed insights and progress updates to ensure Anmore residents can stay up-to-date with all relevant information.