Neighbourhood Concerns with Zoning Bylaw 20001

Dear Homeowner, 

We are reaching out to you today regarding an important matter that concerns the future development  of our single family home neighbourhood in Westmount. 

As you may be aware, the City of Edmonton has introduced multiplex development on residential  streets, and it is having a significant impact on our neighbourhood. Several lots are being purchased  for 8 to 10 unit buildings in the middle of a block and on corners. Some lots have been bought under  the false pretense of building a single family home and then converted to an 8 unit apartment with 20  bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. Several multiplex buildings are now under construction on 130th street,  132nd street and elsewhere in Westmount between Villa Avenue and 111th Avenue. 

While change and growth is natural, many of us share concerns about how these buildings will impact  the character of our neighbourhood. Traffic congestion, parking congestion, noise, privacy, water  pressure problems, sewer overflow and property devaluation are some of the issues experienced in  other Edmonton neighbourhoods.  

We are currently seeking support from Westmount homeowners to consider a covenant that can stop the further development of multiplex buildings in our neighbourhood. Covenants are registered on  land title and serve to protect the long-term integrity of our surroundings.  

This effort will only be successful, if we have broad support and willing participation from  homeowners. There is, of course, no obligation. Other neighbourhoods like Glenora, Crestwood,  Aspen Gardens and Laurier are actively engaged in a covenant process and we hope to start the same  process here in Westmount. The legal fees per homeowner are $250. 

We have a Covenant Team set up to lead the process, including legal representation, and ‘Block  Captains’ are ready to speak directly with homeowners in your area. 

We hope that by working together, we can preserve the unique character of our neighbourhood for  years to come. If you are open to discussing this further, or if you want to support the effort, please  contact us at your earliest convenience.  

With Thanks,  

Westmount Covenant Team 

westmountcovenant@gmail.com