9 Coloniale Way Development Facts and FAQs

Yes, and this context is important. When Coloniale Estates was designed in the 1990s, the corner of 50 Street and Coloniale Way was intentionally set aside as a neighbourhood hub: a place where residents could access everyday services close to home without driving across town. That vision has been reflected in both the original Coloniale Estates Outline Plan and in Beaumont’s Land Use Bylaw ever since. The parcel at 9 Coloniale Way has been designated for commercial development for over 30 years. It has simply taken time for a development application to come forward. 

We recognize that when a neighbourhood grows and matures around a vacant corner for decades, it can feel like that land is something other than what it was always planned to be. We understand why this has felt unexpected to some residents, even though it is consistent with the neighbourhood’s original plan. 

The Integrated Neighbourhood (IN) District, the zoning that applies to this site, is specifically designed to blend neighbourhood-serving commercial uses with residential areas. The intent is walkable access to services like a daycare, café, or small retail, so residents don’t need to leave their neighbourhood for everyday needs. 

The proposed development meets all requirements for the IN District. No variances were requested or approved.

Under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, public notification is only required after a development permit decision has been made when a development involves a discretionary use or when an applicant requests a variance from bylaw requirements.  

In this case, the City went beyond the minimum notification requirements. Because the application included discretionary uses, for the daycare and restaurant/café, the City required a 28-day public notification period before the decision was made. The application was posted on the City’s website, and signage was placed on site from November 7 to December 5, 2025 to inform the community about the proposed development and how to get more information or provide feedback. The City received 51 responses.

Yes, feedback was collected and reviewed as part of the standard process. It was considered alongside the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw. 

The City received 51 responses during the notification period and published a full What We Heard & Did report on December 29, 2025. Community concerns were reflected in the following:

• A Traffic Impact Assessment was required. It confirmed that the surrounding road network can support anticipated traffic volumes. 
• A lighting plan meeting Dark Sky Association guidelines was required to limit light spillover into neighbouring yards. 
• A servicing memo was required to confirm water and sanitary capacity before construction.
• The City worked with the applicant to improve the Coloniale Way frontage with upgraded materials, increased glazing, and north-facing units to better address the residential street.

One thing the City was not able to require was green space on the site. The City does not own this land, as it is privately held, and has no legal authority to require a private landowner to set aside their property for public use. 

Yes, the City required a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) as a condition of the permit review. The TIA evaluated traffic expected from the development, including daycare drop-off and pick-up, café visits, and retail customers, and assessed how the surrounding roads would handle the added volume. 

The TIA concluded that Coloniale Way and Rue Bouchard can support anticipated traffic. The site provides 82 parking stalls, 61% above the minimum required, and three separate access points to distribute traffic flow. 

Concerns about existing pedestrian safety and traffic speeds on Rue Bouchard, issues that exist independent of this development, have been forwarded to Municipal Enforcement and Infrastructure. Residents can also submit concerns at any time through the City’s online contact form. 

The SDAB is an independent appeals board established under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act. Its members are not City employees and do not report to Council. The SDAB hears appeals on decisions made under the Land Use Bylaw and renders decisions based on evidence presented at the hearing. The SDAB’s decision is binding.   

One appeal was filed within the 21-day appeal window following the permit issuance. A hearing was held on February 23, 2026. The SDAB upheld the Development Authority’s decision to issue the permit.

The written decision is available to the public. 

We recognize that not everyone will feel satisfied with this outcome, and we respect that this has been a difficult process for some residents. 

Under provincial legislation, a party to the appeal (the appellant, applicant, or the Development Authority) may apply to the Alberta Court of Appeal within 30 days of the SDAB’s written decision. An appeal to the Court is limited to three grounds: whether the Board acted within its legal authority, whether it properly applied the law, or whether it adhered to principles of procedural fairness. It is not a rehearing of the merits of the development. The City is not in a position to provide legal advice on whether this path is appropriate for any individual’s circumstances. Anyone considering this should seek independent legal advice. 

The Integrated Neighbourhood District provides a range of commercial uses and redistricting the site is not required for the development to proceed. The applicant has put a hold on their plans to redistrict from Integrated Neighbourhood to Commercial and it is up to them to determine if they decide to do so at a future date. 

A building permit has not been submitted to the City and the applicant has one year from the date of approval of their development permit to start construction.  

Some limited work that does not require a permit has already occurred, including the construction of a small wall to host the gas meter during building demolition.