MINUTES

CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION

Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Director D. Hamilton, Chair
• Director K. Fromherz, Vice-Chair (Remote Participation
• Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Partial Remote Participation)
• Councillor T. Wong
• Commissioner N. Hawryluk (Remote Participation)
• Commissioner F. Mortezaee (Remote Participation)
• Commissioner A. Palmiere
• Commissioner C. Pollen (Remote Participation)
• Commissioner J. Tiedemann

ABSENT:

• Commissioner Y. Navagrah

ALSO PRESENT:

• A/ Principal Planner S. Jones
• Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk
• Legislative Advisor C.Nelson

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Director Hamilton called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Director Fromherz, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Palmiere. Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Tiedemann, and Director Hamilton.

Absent from Roll Call: Commissioner Navagrah and Councillor Wong.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Director Hamilton provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgement.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved by Director Fromherz

  That the Agenda for the 2022 June 16 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed, after amendment, by postponing Item 7.1.1 to the Call of the Chair.

  MOTION CARRIED

3.1

DECLARATIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Commissioner Hawryluk declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 5.3. 

Commissioner Palmiere declared a conflict of interest with respect to Items 7.1.2 and 7.2.6. 

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission, 2022 June 2

• Moved by Commissioner Hawryluk

  That the Minutes of the 2022 June 2 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Commissioner Palmiere

  That the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

5.2

Land Use Amendment in Inglewood (Ward 9) at 2003 – 16 Street SE, LOC2022-0068, CPC2022-0733

5.4

Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at 3602 – 21 Avenue SW, LOC2021-0217, CPC2022-0703

5.5

Land Use Amendment in Belmont (Ward 13) at 150 Belmont Street SW - LOC2022-0029, CPC2022-0732

5.6

Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Bankview (Ward 8) at 2101 – 17A Street SW, LOC2022-0031, CPC2022-0729

• For: (7)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

5.3

Land Use Amendment in Renfrew (Ward 9) at 424 and 428 – 13 Avenue NE, LOC2021-0076, CPC2022-0666

Commissioner Hawryluk declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Report CPC2022-0666.

Commissioner Hawryluk left the meeting at 1:07 p.m. and returned at 1:11 p.m. after the vote was declared.

• Moved by Commissioner Palmiere

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0666, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommends that Council:

  Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for redesignation of 0.10 hectares ± (0.25 acres ±) located at 424 and 428 – 13 Avenue NE (Plan 791P, Block 40, Lots 11 to 13 and a portion of Lot 10) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District.

  For: (5)	Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Dhaliwal, and Commissioner Tiedemann
  Against: (1)	Commissioner Mortezaee

  MOTION CARRIED

  Commission then dealt with Item 7.1.2.

  
  

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

DEVELOPMENT ITEMS

7.1.1

Development Permit in Hillhurst (Ward 7) at 212 – 10A Street NW, DP2021-1502, CPC2022-0701

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.1.3.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0701:

• A presentation entitled "DP2021-1502/CPC2022-0701 Development Permit";
• A summary of community comments; and
• A Community Association letter

By General Consent, pursuant to Section 6(1) of Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Commission suspended Section 78(1)(b) of the Procedure Bylaw to forego the afternoon recess. 

Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 3:24 p.m.

Mike Terrigno addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2022-0701. 

• Moved by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0701, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission receive the 'Summary of Community Comments' document and additional letter from the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association for the Corporate Record.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0701, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission approve Development Permit DP2021-1502 for New: Multi-Residential Development (1 building) at 212 – 10A Street NW (Plan 5609J, Block J, Lot 58), with conditions (Attachment 2).

  For: (3)	Councillor Wong, Councillor Dhaliwal, and Commissioner Hawryluk
  Against: (5)	Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION DEFEATED
• "Moved by Commissioner Palmiere

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0701, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission refuse Development Permit DP2021-1502 for New: Multi-Residential Development (1 building) at 212 – 10A Street NW (Plan 5609J, Block J, Lot 58), with conditions (Attachment 2)."

  Pursuant to Section 100(3) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, the proposed refusal motion was withdrawn by General Consent.
• Moved by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0701, the following be approved:

  That the Calgary Planning Commission recommend that DP2021-1502 be referred to Administration for further considerations of the following:

  • The relaxations granted specifically related to building height and cross section;
  • The height of the ancillary structure;
  • The relaxations granted specific to landscaping and parcel coverage; and
  • Consultation with the Community Association and community stakeholders

  and report back to the Calgary Planning Commission for a decision no later than Q2 2023.

   

  For: (3)	Councillor Wong, Councillor Dhaliwal, and Commissioner Hawryluk
  Against: (5)	Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION DEFEATED
• Moved by Commissioner Palmiere

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0701, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission refuse Development Permit DP2021-1502 for New: Multi-Residential Development (1 building) at 212 – 10A Street NW (Plan 5609J, Block J, Lot 58), with conditions (Attachment 2).

  For: (7)	Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann
  Against: (1)	Councillor Wong

  MOTION CARRIED

  Commission then dealt with Item 7.2.1.

  
  

7.1.2

Development Permit in Beltline (Ward 8) at 1409 – 4 Street SW, DP2021-7324, CPC2022-0715

This Item was dealt with following Item 5.3.

Commissioner Palmiere declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Report CPC2022-0715.

Commissioner Palmiere left the meeting at 1:11 p.m. and returned at 2:09 p.m. after the vote was declared.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0715:

• A presentation entitled "DP2021-7324 / CPC2022-0715 Development Permit"; and
• A revised Attachment 2

Jonny Hehr, Gibbs Gage Architecture, addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2022-0715. 

• Moved by Commissioner Tiedemann

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0715, the following be approved, after amendment:

  That Calgary Planning Commission approve Development Permit DP2021-7324 for a New: Multi-residential Development, Retail and Consumer Service, Restaurant: Licensed (1 building), Outdoor Café at 1409 – 4 Street SW (Plan A1, Block 106, Lots 24 to 30), with conditions (Revised Attachment 2).

  For: (7)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Wong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

7.1.3

Development Permit in Medicine Hill (Ward 6) at 1453 Na’a Drive SW, DP2021-8057, CPC2022-0724

A presentation entitled "DP2021-8057/CPC2022-0724" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0724.

Richard Davignon, Davignon Martin Architecture, addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2022-0724.

By General Consent, Commission recessed to the Call of the Chair at 2:39 p.m.

Committee reconvened at 2:42 p.m. with Director Hamilton in the Chair.

ROLL CALL

Director Fromherz, Councillor Dhaliwal, Councillor Wong, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Palmiere, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Tiedemann, and Director Hamilton.

• Moved by Commissioner Palmiere

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0724, the following be approved:

  That Attachment 2 be amended to insert a new Condition of Approval 13 as follows:

  “13.      Amend the plans to increase the landscape area along the north side of Building 15 and review the alignment of the pedestrian crosswalk to the satisfaction of the Director, Transportation Planning.”

  and renumber the subsequent conditions accordingly.

  For: (8)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Wong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Commissioner Palmiere

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0724, the following be approved:

  That Attachment 2 be amended to insert a new Condition of Approval 5 as follows:

  “5.        Amend the landscape plan to integrate and reflect the Indigenous elements of the Medicine Hill community to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.”

  and renumber the subsequent conditions accordingly.

  For: (8)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Wong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Councillor Wong

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0724, the following be approved, as amended:

  That Calgary Planning Commission approve Development Permit (DP2021-8057) for New: Multi-residential Development (29 buildings), Accessory Residential Buildings (waste and recycling closures - 3) at 1453 Na’a Drive SW (Plan 1612946, Block 2, Lot 11), with conditions (Amended Attachment 2).

  For: (7)	Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Wong, Councillor Dhaliwal, and Commissioner Hawryluk
  Against: (1)	Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

  Commission then dealt with Item 7.1.1.

  
  

7.2

PLANNING ITEMS

7.2.1

Land Use Amendment in Fairview Industrial (Ward 11) at 510 – 77 Avenue SE, LOC2022-0034, CPC2022-0596

This Item was dealt with following Item 7.1.1.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0596:

• A revised Attachment 3; and
• A presentation entitled "LOC2022-0034/CPC2022-0596 Land Use Amendment"

Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) left the meeting at 5:42 p.m.

• Moved by Commissioner Palmiere

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0596, the following be approved, after amendment:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

  Give three readings of the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 3.94 hectares ± (9.74 acres ±) located at 510 – 77 Avenue SE (Plan 2175JK, Block 1) from Commercial – Corridor 3 f1.0h12 (C-COR3 f1.0h12) District to Direct Control (DC) District to accommodate the additional use of School – Private, with guidelines (Revised Attachment 3).

  For: (7)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Wong, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Commission modified their dinner recess to start at 6:30 p.m.

  
  

7.2.2

Land Use Amendment in Southview (Ward 9) at 2531 – 36 Street SE, LOC2021-0181, CPC2022-0683

A presentation entitled "LOC2021-0181 / CPC2022-0683 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0683.

Director Hamilton left the Chair at 5:57 p.m. and Vice-Chair Fromherz assumed the Chair (remotely).

Director Hamilton resumed the Chair at 5:59 p.m.

Nagel Salem, Noble Grounds, addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2022-0683.

• Moved by Commissioner Tiedemann

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0683, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

  Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.15 acres ±) located at 2531 – 36 Street SE (Plan 2866GT, Block 4, Lot 17) from Residential – Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1) District to Commercial – Neighbourhood 1 (C-N1) District.

  For: (7)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Wong, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2.3

Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Erlton (Ward 8) at 29, 33 and 37 – 25 Avenue SW, LOC2021-0122, CPC2022-0736

A presentation entitled "LOC2021-0122 / CPC2022-0736 Policy and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0736.

Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 6:14 p.m.

• Moved by Commissioner Mortezaee

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0736, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

  1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the amendments to the Erlton Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
  2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.17 hectares ± (0.42 acres ±) located at 29, 33 and 37 – 25 Avenue SW (Plan 2865AC, Block 1, Lots 9 to14) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Multi-Residential – Low Profile Support Commercial (M-X1) District.

  For: (8)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Wong, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2.4

Policy Amendment in Mission (Ward 8) at 211 – 25 Avenue SW, LOC2022-0023, CPC2022-0723

A presentation entitled "LOC2022-0023 / CPC2022-0723 Policy Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0723.

• Moved by Commissioner Palmiere

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0723, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

  Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the amendment to the Mission Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2).

  For: (7)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

  By General Consent, Commission modified their dinner recess from 60 minutes to 30 minutes.

  Commission recessed at 6:33 p.m. and reconvened at 7:05 p.m. with Director Hamilton in the Chair.

  ROLL CALL

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Palmiere, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Tiedemann, Councillor Dhaliwal, and Director Hamilton.

  Absent from Roll Call: Commissioner Navagrah and Councillor Wong.

  
  

7.2.5

Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Altadore (Ward 8) at 1603 – 38 Avenue SW, LOC2021-0163, CPC2022-0532

A presentation entitled "LOC2021-0163 / CPC2022-0532 Policy and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0532.

• Moved by Commissioner Hawryluk

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0532, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

  1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the amendment to the South Calgary/Altadore Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
  2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.15 acres ±) located at 1603 – 38 Avenue SW (Plan 4890AG, Block A, Lots 25 and 26) from Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District to Direct Control (DC) District to accommodate a rowhouse building, with guidelines (Attachment 3).

  For: (7)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Palmiere, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2.6

Policy and Land Use Amendment in Aspen Woods (Ward 6) at 7111 – 14 Avenue SW, LOC2021-0143, CPC2022-0544

​Commissioner Palmiere declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Report CPC2022-0544.

Commissioner Palmiere left the meeting at 7:21 p.m. and returned at 7:26 p.m. after the vote was declared.

A presentation entitled "LOC2021-0143 / CPC2022-0544 Policy and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0544.

• Moved by Commissioner Tiedemann

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0544, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

  1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the amendment to the East Springbank Area Structure Plan (Attachment 2); and
  2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.50 hectares ± (1.23 acres ±) located at 7111 – 14 Avenue SW (Plan 9410843, Block A, Lot 13) from Direct Control (DC) District to Direct Control (DC) District to accommodate a multi-storey building, with guidelines (Attachment 3).

  For: (6)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

7.2.7

Land Use Amendment and Outline Plan in Aspen Woods (Ward 6) at 1459 – 69 Street SW, LOC2021-0196, CPC2022-0614

​Commissioner Palmiere declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Report CPC2022-0614.

Commissioner Palmiere left the meeting at 7:27 p.m. and returned at 7:42 p.m. after the vote was declared.

The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-0614:

• A Revised Attachment 3
• A presentation entitled "LOC2021-0196 / CPC2022-0614 Land Use Amendment & Outline Plan" 

Ben Lee, IBI Group, addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2022-0614.

• Moved by Commissioner Mortezaee

  That with respect to Report CPC2022-0614, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission:

  1. As the Council-designated Approving Authority, approve the proposed outline plan located at 1459 – 69 Street SW (Plan 1144AC, Block A, Lot 7) to subdivide 1.99 hectares ± (4.92 acres ±), with conditions (Attachment 2).

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

  2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 1.99 hectares ± (4.92 acres ±) located at 1459 – 69 Street SW (Plan 1144AC, Block A, Lot 7) from Direct Control (DC) District to Residential – Low Density Mixed Housing (R-G) District and Special Purpose – School, Park and Community Reserve (S-SPR) District.

  For: (6)

  Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, and Commissioner Tiedemann

  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

None

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

9.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

9.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

None

9.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

10.

BRIEFINGS

None

11.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Dhaliwal

  That this meeting adjourn at 7:42 p.m.

  MOTION CARRIED

  The following items have been forwarded on to the 2022 July 26 Combined Meeting of Council:

  PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

  CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

  • Land Use Amendment in Inglewood (Ward 9) at 2003 – 16 Street SE, LOC2022-0068, CPC2022-0733
  • Land Use Amendment in Renfrew (Ward 9) at 424 and 428 – 13 Avenue NE, LOC2021-0076, CPC2022-0666
  • Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at 3602 – 21 Avenue SW, LOC2021-0217, CPC2022-0703
  • Land Use Amendment in Belmont (Ward 13) at 150 Belmont Street SW - LOC2022-0029, CPC2022-0732
  • Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Bankview (Ward 8) at 2101 – 17A Street SW, LOC2022-0031, CPC2022-0729
  • Land Use Amendment in Fairview Industrial (Ward 11) at 510 – 77 Avenue SE, LOC2022-0034, CPC2022-0596
  • Land Use Amendment in Southview (Ward 9) at 2531 – 36 Street SE, LOC2021-0181, CPC2022-0683
  • Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Erlton (Ward 8) at 29, 33 and 37 – 25 Avenue SW, LOC2021-0122, CPC2022-0736
  • Policy Amendment in Mission (Ward 8) at 211 – 25 Avenue SW, LOC2022-0023, CPC2022-0723
  • Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Altadore (Ward 8) at 1603 – 38 Avenue SW, LOC2021-0163, CPC2022-0532
  • Policy and Land Use Amendment in Aspen Woods (Ward 6) at 7111 – 14 Avenue SW, LOC2021-0143, CPC2022-0544
  • Land Use Amendment and Outline Plan in Aspen Woods (Ward 6) at 1459 – 69 Street SW, LOC2021-0196, CPC2022-0614

  The next Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission is scheduled to be held on 2020 July 7 at 1:00 p.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMISSION ON