The Metz (Schneiders site redevelopment)

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Article in The Record about last night's public meeting.
Schneiders redevelopment could create ‘traffic hell’, residents say

From the article:

"Public space includes a public park of 0.47 hectares (1.16 acres), an urban plaza of 0.44-hectares and a new multi-use trail. That's far less than required under the city's parkland dedication policy, which would require about 5.6 hectares (13.9 acres) of park space."


Is that really correct? The entire parcel is only 10 ha, and the policy says that 56% of it should be dedicated to parkland?

The number is the greater of 5% or 1 hectare per 300 units. Note, that this is the maximum, not minimum. Keep in mind too that this is The Record, which isn't always accurate. The Record is making it appear that this is the minimum requirement that is required.

Also, it appears that the developer could give cash considerations instead of land.

1.0 General

Parkland Dedication Policy

The Planning Act authorizes municipalities to require the conveyance of land for park or other public recreational purposes. The amount may not exceed 2% for commercial or industrial development, and may not exceed 5% for all other development; alternatively, land in the amount of 1 hectare per 300 residential units may be required. This authority extends to subdivision approvals, consent (e.g., severance, easement, right-of way), and site plan approval for the development or redevelopment of land. It is the municipality’s option to require cash in lieu of land.

For residential development the City will require parkland dedication based on 5% or 1 hectare per 300 residential units, whichever is the greater.