COLD LAKE - The Cold Lake City Council approved the closure of a portion of an undeveloped lane adjacent to 4605 50 Street, where Dairy Queen operates.
The decision came after a statutory public hearing at the beginning of the meeting on Feb. 25, during which no residents came forward to speak.
“Following up to the public hearing earlier this evening, administration recommends bylaw 865-ST-25 to close and dispose of a portion of road receive second as well as third and final reading,” said Andrew Jabbs, Manager of Land Use Planning, Development, and Regulatory Services.
Bylaw No. 865-ST-25 facilitates the closure and disposal of a section of an undeveloped lane to support the subdivision of the City’s old railway line adjacent to 4605 and 4611 50 Street. The railway line, which has been out of operation for over 20 years, currently serves as a City right-of-way for the regional waterline.
According to the City agenda, to finalize the subdivision with the Land Titles Office, administration determined that the undeveloped lane adjacent to 4605 50 Street must be closed. The lane is only used only for parking, and the City has no further interest in retaining it. Future plans include selling the closed lane to the adjacent business, with a requirement that the parcel be consolidated with their lot. This consolidation would allow the business to retain necessary parking and drive-thru access.
Council had previously given first reading to Bylaw No. 865-ST-25 at its Jan. 28 regular council meeting. No concerns regarding the proposed closure were raised before the council report deadline. With no objections during the public hearing, council proceeded to approve second and third readings of the bylaw, finalizing the closure of the lane.
