MINUTES

CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION

Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 1:00 P.m. - 11:55 P.m.

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

PRESENT:

• Director M. Tita, Chair
• Director R. Vanderputten, Vice-Chair
• Councillor G. Chahal (Remote Participation)
• Councillor E. Woolley (Remote Participation)
• Commissioner H. Cameron (Remote Participation)
• Commissioner L. Juan (Remote Participation)
• Commissioner A. Palmiere (Remote Participation)
• Commissioner K. Schmalz (Remote Participation)
• Commissioner J. Scott (Remote Participation)

ABSENT:

• Commissioner P. Gedye

ALSO PRESENT:

• Councillor G-C. Carra (Remote Participation)
• A/ Principal Planner J. Silot
• A/CPC Secretary A. de Grood
• Legislative Advisor G. Chaudhary

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Director Tita called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.

2.

OPENING REMARKS

Director Tita provided opening remarks at today's Meeting.

Director Tita provided authorization, as the Chair, for Director Vanderputten to attend in person.

3.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

To confirm Members of Commission present in Chamber and Remote Participation:

ROLL CALL

Director Tita,  Director Vanderputten, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, Commissioner Cameron,  Commissioner Juan, Commissioner Palmiere,  Commissioner Schmalz,  Commissioner Scott.

• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  That the Agenda for the 2020 April 16 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed, after amendment, by withdrawing Item 7.2.2. Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Hillhurst (Ward 7) at 818, 822 and 826 - 16 Street NW, LOC2020-0003, CPC2020-0366.

  MOTION CARRIED

4.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission, 2020 April 02

• Moved by Commissioner Juan

  That the Minutes of the 2020 April 02 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed.

  MOTION CARRIED

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Director Vanderputten

  That the Administration Recommendations contained in the following reports be approved in an omnibus motion:

5.3

Land Use Amendment in Varsity (Ward 1) at 4824 - 40 Avenue NW, LOC2019-0172, CPC2020-0402

A presentation entitled "LOC2019-0172 Land Use Amendment", dated 2020 April 15 was electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0402.

5.5

Road Closure and Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) between 4011 Grove Hill Road SW and 4007 Grove Hill Road SW, LOC2020-0005, CPC2020-0231

A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0005 Land Use Amendment and Road Closure", dated 2020 April 15 was electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0231.

5.6

Proposed Community Name and Street Names within Residual Sub-Areas 02L and 02K (Ward 2), SN2020-0002, CPC2020-0319

A presentation entitled "SN2020-0002 Community Name & Street Names", dated 2020 April 15 was electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0319.

• MOTION CARRIED

5.1

DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

None

5.2

BRIEFINGS

None

5.4

Land Use Amendment in Montgomery (Ward 7) at 5003 - 21 Avenue NW, LOC2019-0190, CPC2020-0415

A presentation entitled "LOC2019-0190 Land Use Amendment", dated 2020 April 15 was electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0415.

• Moved by Commissioner Scott

  That with respect to Report CPC2020-0415, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council hold a Public Hearing; and

  1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed amendments to the Montgomery Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 1); and
  2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw;
  3. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.05 hectares ± (0.14 acres ±) located at 5003 - 21 Avenue NW (Plan 4994GI, Block 37, Lot 22) from Residential – Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1) District to Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District; and
  4. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw.
  MOTION CARRIED

6.

POSTPONED REPORTS

None

7.

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

7.1

DEVELOPMENT ITEMS

None

7.2

PLANNING ITEMS

7.2.1

Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Patterson (Ward 6) at 1186 Prominence Way SW, LOC2019-0165, CPC2020-0320

​The following documents were electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0320:

• A letter from R. Garry Henderson, Brickburn Condominium Corporation, dated 2020 April 09; and
• A presentation entitled "LOC2019-0165 Land Use Amendment", dated 2020 April 16 was electronically displayed.

• Moved by Director Vanderputten

  That with respect to Report CPC2020-0320, the following be approved:

  That the Calgary Planning Commission accept the distributed letter for the Corporate Record.

  MOTION CARRIED
• Moved by Commissioner Juan

  That with respect to Report CPC2020-0320, the following be approved:

  That the Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council hold a Public Hearing; and

  1. ADOPT, by resolution, the proposed amendment to the Patterson Heights (Strathcona Cell “A”) Concept Plan (Attachment 2); and
  2. ADOPT, by bylaw the proposed redesignation of 1.24 hectares ± (3.0 acres ±) located at 1186 Prominence Way SW (Plan 2038GH, Block O) from Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) District to Multi-Residential – Contextual Grade-Oriented (M-CGd30) District; and
  3. Give three reading to the proposed bylaw.
  MOTION CARRIED

7.2.2

Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Hillhurst (Ward 7) at 818, 822 and 826 - 16 Street NW, LOC2020-0003, CPC2020-0366

Report CPC2020-0366 was withdrawn at Confirmation of Agenda.

7.2.3

Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Tuxedo Park (Ward 7) at 3217 Centre Street NW, LOC2019-0041, CPC2020-0329

A presentation entitled "LOC2019-0041 Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment", dated 2020 April 16 was electronically distributed and displayed with respect to Report CPC2020-0329.

• Moved by Commissioner Schmalz

  That with respect to Report CPC2020-0329, the following be approved:

  That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council hold a Public Hearing; and

  1. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed amendments to the North Hill Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
  2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw.
  3. ADOPT, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.05 hectares ± (0.12 acres ±) located at 3217 Centre Street NW (Plan 2617AG, Block 64, Lots 7 and 8) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Mixed Use - General (MU-1f4.0h23) District; and
  4. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw.
  MOTION CARRIED

7.3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

None

8.

URGENT BUSINESS

None

9.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Chahal

  ​That Pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Calgary Planning Commission move into Closed Meeting at 1:28 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following items:

  • Item 9.1.1. MDP/CTP Amendments – Administration Follow-up (Verbal Report), CPC2020-0423; and
  • Item 9.1.2. Historic East Calgary Local Area Plan (Verbal Report), CPC2020-0425.

  And further, pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, as amended, Calgary Planning Commission suspend Section 78(2)(b), in order to complete all discussions with respect to Report CPC2020-0423 and CPC2020-0425, and to reconvene in public at the Call of the Chair.

  MOTION CARRIED

  To confirm Members of Commission present in the Closed Meeting Council Boardroom and Remote Participation:

  ROLL CALL

  Director Vanderputten, Commissioner Cameron, Commissioner Juan, Commissioner Palmiere, Commissioner Schmalz, Commissioner Scott, Councillor Chahal, Councillor Woolley, and Director Tita.

  
  

• Commission reconvened in Public Meeting at 3:40 p.m. with Director Tita in the Chair.

  To confirm Members of Commission present in the Public Meeting Council Chamber and Remote Participation:

  ROLL CALL

  Director Vanderputten, Commissioner Cameron, Commissioner Palmiere, Commissioner Schmalz, Commissioner Scott, Councillor Woolley, and Director Tita.

  Moved by Director Vanderputten

  That Committee rise and report.

  MOTION CARRIED

9.1

ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

9.1.1

MDP/CTP Amendments – Administration Follow-up (Verbal Report), CPC2020-0423

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report CPC2020-0423:

In Person Clerks: A. Degrood and G. Chaudhary. Remote Advice: None. Remote Observers: D. Hamilton, C. Blaschuk, and J. Haggett.

• Moved by Director Vanderputten

  That with respect to Verbal Report CPC2020-0423, the following be approved:

  That the Calgary Planning Commission:

  1. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and the Protection of Privacy Act; and
  2. Direct that Distribution 1 remains confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2020 June 03.
  MOTION CARRIED

9.1.2

Historic East Calgary Local Area Plan (Verbal Report), CPC2020-0425

​Commissioner Juan declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Reports CPC2020-0425. Commissioner Juan remotely left the Closed Meeting at 1:43 p.m. and did not return prior to adjournment.

Councillor Carra remotely joined the Closed Meeting at 1:52 p.m. and left the Closed Meeting at 3:40 p.m.

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Report CPC2020-0425:

In Person Clerks: A. Degrood and G. Chaudhary. Remote Advice: C. Chan, R. Cichowlas, B. Harder, S. Pearce, P. Schryvers. Remote Observers: K. Abbany, J. Bitar, K. Froese, D. Hamilton, L. Khan, S. Lake, A. Samardzic.

• Moved by Director Vanderputten

  That with respect to Verbal Report CPC2020-0425, the following be approved:

  That the Calgary Planning Commission:

  1. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and the Protection of Privacy Act; and
  2. Direct that distributions 1,2, 3, 4, and 5 remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2020 December 02.
  MOTION CARRIED

9.2

URGENT BUSINESS

None

10.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Director Vanderputten

  That this meeting adjourn at 3:43 p.m.

  For: (7)

  Director Tita, Director Vanderputten, Councillor Woolley, Commissioner Cameron, Commissioner Palmiere, Commissioner Schmalz, and Commissioner Scott

  MOTION CARRIED

  THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN FORWARDED ON TO THE 2020 MAY 25 COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL:

  CONSENT

  • Proposed Community Name and Street Names within Residual Sub-Areas 02L and 02K (Ward 2), SN2020-0002, CPC2020-0319

  PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

  CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS:

  • Land Use Amendment in Varsity (Ward 1) at 4824 - 40 Avenue NW, LOC2019-0172, CPC2020-0402
  • Land Use Amendment in Montgomery (Ward 7) at 5003 - 21 Avenue NW, LOC2019-0190, CPC2020-0415
  • Road Closure and Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) between 4011 Grove Hill Road SW and 4007 Grove Hill Road SW, LOC2020-0005, CPC2020-0231
  • Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Patterson (Ward 6) at 1186 Prominence Way SW, LOC2019-0165, CPC2020-0320
  • Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Tuxedo Park (Ward 7) at 3217 Centre Street NW, LOC2019-0041, CPC2020-0329

  The next Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission is scheduled to be held on 2020 May 07 at 1:00 p.m.

  CONFIRMED BY COMMISSION ON