Council approves Blackwolf and sign bylaw amendments

By Lethbridge Herald on May 16, 2025.

Al Beeber
Lethbridge Herald

Lethbridge city council this week gave its unanimous support after a public hearing to a land use bylaw amendment that will increase the density on an undeveloped site in the Blackwolf subdivision to a maximum of 75 dwelling units per hectare from 37.

Developer Avonlea Homes wants to build 25 suited townhomes at 2200 44  Ave. N. in the Blackwolf 2 development.

Council gave second and third readings to the bylaw amendment which will also allow for reduced off-street parking requirements.

The bylaw will allow for a minimum requirement of one parking space per unit and won’t require a minimum number of off-street parking stalls to be provided.

Council heard from senior community planner Tyson Boylan that with no front driveways, plenty of on-street parking will be available.

Boylan also told council even with the increase in density the site will still be considered medium density.

Applicant Kyle Wurzer said the townhome project will be similar to others done by Avonlea in areas such as London Road. They will consist of units with a suited basement that include separate entry, kitchen  and laundry.

He told council that Lethbridge has a huge issue with availability of rental properties – “there’s nothing out there,” he said – noting that purchasers of such townhomes provide young couples an opportunity to subsidize their monthly bills by renting out a suite while providing people in need of a rental home with one at a fair price.

One person objecting to the project told council of her issues with traffic noise she experiences at her nearby home.

Council heard that daily traffic levels on both Blackwolf Boulevard and adjacent Uplands Boulevard are well below the maximums they are designed to accommodate.

Council also gave unanimous support to a land use bylaw amendment to change the land use classification for a property on which are standing two signs that provide advertising for adjacent parcels of land, which is not allowed under Land Use Bylaw 6300. Applicant Michael Ulmer wants the parcel changed to Direct Control (New), which would allow the signs to continue to be used for advertising.