Parcel Y Proposed Development
| Proposal Summary | |
| Location | Parcel Y - (Highway 1 Corridor; North-East of McKenzie Pointe) |
| Applicant | Mauri Gwyn Developments Ltd. |
| Proposed Uses | Hotel and Restaurants |
| Current Status | Public communications and engagement |
| Pending Decision | Whether to grant approval in principle to proceed with the planning process. |
| Decision Made? | No. |
Current Status
The Town has received a proposal for a potential commercial development on Parcel Y that includes a hotel with an attached restaurant and a separate standalone restaurant.
At its July 6, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Committee received a presentation from the applicant and directed administration to proceed with the communications and public engagement plan for the proposal.
At the August 31, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Committee recommended:
- Council defer granting approval in principal for the proposed development based on the capacity and limitations of the existing transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure to service the proposed intensity of the parcel;
- Administration be directed to prepare a cost estimate for an East White City Transportation and Network Study for consideration as part of the 2027 Annual Budget; and
- Administration be directed to work with the proponent to address the existing infrastructure limitations or alternative uses and development concepts of a scale and intensity that could be accommodated by the existing infrastructure.
No decision has been made regarding approval in principle, the removal of the holding provision, or approval of the proposed development.
Review Process
The proposal is currently in the early stages of review.
The review process currently includes:
- ✓ Proposal submitted
- ✓ Committee of the Whole presentation
- ✓ Public communications and engagement
- ✓ Administration reports back to the Committee with engagement results
- ☐ Committee considers next steps – CURRENT STAGE
The process may change based on future direction from the Committee.
public engagement
Engagement Period: July 7 – 31, 2026
The purpose of the engagement process was to provide residents with information about the proposal and an opportunity to provide feedback, including:
- Reviewing the proposal documents.
- Participating in a focus group.
- Completing the online survey.
- Submitting written feedback to townoffice@whitecity.ca.
- Following project updates on this page.
Administration shared engagement findings with Council at the August 31, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting. See below for a brief overview of the results of public engagement, plus the full Engagement Summary Report.
About the Proposal
Parcel Y is located east of Highway 48 and South of Highway 1, just north-east of the McKenzie Pointe neighbourhood.The proposal includes:
- Four-storey hotel (approximately 100 guest rooms)
- An attached restaurant with indoor seating, lounge and patio
- A standalone restaurant with a drive-through proposed as a future phase
- Parking, landscaping, and related site infrastructure
More information is available here:
Understanding the Holding Provision
Parcel Y is currently subject to a holding provision under the Town's Zoning Bylaw. A holding provision is a planning tool that allows Council to defer certain development until it is satisfied that appropriate planning considerations have been reviewed.
The hotel and restaurant uses proposed for Parcel Y are permitted within the current Zoning Designation of Highway/Commercial Industrial. However, before development can proceed, the holding provision must be removed. One option available to the Committee is to recommend granting approval in principle, allowing the proposal to proceed through additional review before considering removal of the holding provision.
Alternatively, the applicant may submit a formal application requesting removal of the holding provision. If Council were to refuse such an application, the applicant has the right to appeal that decision to the Town's Development Appeal Board. Decisions of the Development Appeal Board may also be appealed to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board where permitted by legislation.
The current communications and public engagement process does not constitute approval in principle, removal of the holding provision, or approval of the proposed development.
Documents
- Developer's Submission
- Administration's Report - Parcel Y Development Proposal
- July 6, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda
- July 6, 2026 Meeting Recording
- Engagement Summary Report
- August 31, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda
- August 31, 2026 Meeting Recording
Project Updates
This page will be updated as the proposal progresses through the review process.
What did the Committee decide on July 6, 2026?
The Committee received a presentation from the applicant and directed administration to proceed with a communications and public engagement plan.
No decision was made on whether to grant approval in principle or remove the holding provision.
Has the proposed development been approved?
No. The proposed development has not been approved.
The Committee of the Whole has directed administration to undertake communications and public engagement before considering any future planning decisions.
What is Council's next planning decision?
The next planning decision will be whether to grant approval in principle to proceed with the planning process.
Approval in principle is an early planning decision that allows a proposal to proceed through additional review before Council considers whether the holding provision should be removed.
Granting approval in principle does not authorize construction, issue permits, or guarantee that the development will proceed.
Approval in principle is not approval of the proposed development.
What is approval in principle?
Approval in principle is an early planning decision that allows a proposal to proceed through additional review before Council considers whether the holding provision should be removed.
Granting approval in principle does not authorize construction, issue permits, or guarantee that the development will proceed.
What is a holding provision?
Parcel Y is subject to a holding provision under the Town's Zoning Bylaw.
A holding provision is a planning tool that allows Council to defer development until it is satisfied that appropriate planning considerations have been reviewed.
Although the proposed hotel and restaurants are permitted uses within Parcel Y’s current Zoning Designation (Highway/Commercial Industrial), the holding provision must be removed before development can proceed.
Why is the Committee considering approval in principle instead of simply removing the holding provision?
Approval in principle provides an opportunity for additional review before Council considers removing the holding provision.
This staged approach allows administration to complete public engagement, review technical information and provide recommendations before Council makes a decision on the holding provision.
Can the developer apply to remove the holding provision without approval in principle?
Yes.
The developer may submit a formal application requesting that Council remove the holding provision. Council would consider that application and make a decision in accordance with the Town's planning framework and applicable legislation.
What happens if Council refuses to remove the holding provision?
If Council declines an application to remove the holding provision, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision to the Town's Development Appeal Board.
Depending on the circumstances and applicable legislation, decisions of the Development Appeal Board may also be appealed to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board.
Why is the Town asking for public feedback?
The Committee directed administration to undertake public engagement so residents have an opportunity to review the proposal, ask questions and provide feedback before any future planning decisions are considered.
Public feedback will help inform Administration's report and future Committee discussions.
Will public feedback determine the outcome?
Public feedback is one of many factors that may be considered.
The Committee and Council may also consider planning policies, technical studies, servicing, infrastructure, traffic, environmental considerations, applicable legislation and other relevant information before making future decisions.
Can the proposal change?
Yes.
Development proposals commonly evolve throughout the planning process as additional information is reviewed, public feedback is received and technical work is completed.
Any significant changes would be communicated as part of the review process.
If approval in principle is granted, does that mean construction can begin?
No. Approval in principle does not approve the development or authorize construction.
If approval in principle is granted, additional planning review and future approvals would still be required before development could proceed.
How can I stay informed?
This webpage will serve as the Town's primary source of information throughout the review process.
Updates, project documents, engagement opportunities and future Committee or Council decisions will be posted here as they become available.