Poneida Road
OVERVIEW
A new rural residential development is planned for a ±157.44-acre site along Poneida Road in the RM of West St. Paul. The development will include 88 lots (1.38 acres each) while maintaining the area's rural character.
To proceed, the landowners must obtain:
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Development Plan Amendment (Redesignation to Rural Residential)
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Rezoning (From Agricultural to Rural Residential Overlay)
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Subdivision Approval
MRA is managing the application process on behalf of the landowners.
ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SURVEY
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PRESENTATION
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SITE LOCATION
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400m north of Perimeter Highway
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1,450m west of McPhillips St
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South of Grassmere Road
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Bordered by rural residential properties (west & south) and a small industrial area (southeast)
Currently used for agriculture, the site is made up of several parcels and has varied soil quality with moderately severe limitations and is divided by a Manitoba Hydro corridor with above-ground transmission lines. Two existing access points are located along Poneida Road which are primarily used form agricultural purposes.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
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88 Rural Residential Lots (Each ~1.38 acres)
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Paved Roads with Open Ditch Drainage
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Dedicated Greenspace for outdoor activities
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Future Infrastructure Considerations (Currently unserviced, but supports future expansion)
Site Layout:
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North Residential Area: 113.73 acres
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South Residential Area: 43.71 acres
Main traffic routes will align with Toshack Road and Billingham Road, with most travel expected along Grassmere Road to McPhillips Street.
WHY THIS DEVELOPMENT?
Limited
Agricultural Potential
The site is less suitable for long-term farming because of nearby development and growing demand for rural residential properties. As the area continues to grow, agricultural use may become less practical.
Consistency with
Surrounding Land Uses
The site is next to existing rural residential properties to the west and south.
Challenging
Parcel Layout
The site is less suitable for long-term farming because of nearby development and growing demand for rural residential properties. As the area continues to grow, agricultural use may become less practical.
Opportunity for
Future Infrastructure
There are no municipal services currently available at the site. However, developing rural residential lots will help support future infrastructure expansion as the area grows.
Meeting
Housing Demand
There is a demand for estate-style homes in the area. This development will help meet that demand and provide more housing options for the community.
Alignment with
Municipal Vision
This proposal aligns with the existing character of the area and supports the municipality's growth goals.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The proposed development requires several planning steps to align with both the regulatory framework and the desired land use changes for the site. These steps include an amendment to the current Red River Planning District Development Plan, rezoning, and subdivision approvals. Each step is necessary to enable the transformation of the property from its current agricultural use to a rural residential development.
In addition to the rezoning, the subdivision process will divide the site into individual Rural Residential lots to preserve the rural character of the area.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
Current designation:
RA - Resource & Agriculture (Preserves agricultural land)
Proposed designation:
RR - Rural Residential (Supports low-density residential)
REZONING & SUBDIVISION
Current zoning: A80 - Agricultural (80-acre minimum lots)
Proposed zoning: RR - Rural Residential Overlay
Proposed Subdivision:
Subdivide the 157.44-acre lands into 88 rural residential lots approx 1.38-acres each