MINUTES

CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Manager T. Goldstein, Chair
  • A/General Manager D. Hamilton, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor G-C. Carra (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor R. Dhaliwal (Remote Participation)
  • Commissioner L. Campbell-Walters (Remote Participation)
  • Commissioner J. Gordon
  • Commissioner N. Hawryluk
  • Commissioner C. Pollen
  • Commissioner S. Small (Remote Participation)
  • Commissioner J. Weber
ALSO PRESENT:
  • A/ Principal Planner D. Pomreinke
  • CPC Secretary C. Doi
  • Legislative Advisor K. Picketts

Manager Goldstein called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Acting General Manager Hamilton, Councillor Carra, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Campbell-Walters, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Weber, and Manager Goldstein

Manager Goldstein provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgment.

  • Moved byCommissioner Gordon

    That the Agenda for today's meeting be amended by moving Item 7.2.4 Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry at 3438 – 37 Street SW, LOC2023-0363, CPC2024-0108, onto the Consent Agenda.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byActing General Manager Hamilton

    That the Agenda for the 2024 February 22 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed, as amended.

    MOTION CARRIED

Commissioner Small declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 7.2.5. 

  • Moved byCommissioner Hawryluk

    That the Minutes of the 2024 February 8 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCommissioner Weber

    That the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

  • 7.2.4 Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry at 3438 – 37Street SW, LOC2023-0363, CPC2024-0108

    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Acting General Manager Hamilton, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Gordon, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0287 / CPC2024-0162 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2024-0162.

Jessica Karpat (applicant) answered questions of Commission with respect to Report CPC2024-0162.

Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) left the meeting at 1:17 p.m.

  • Moved byCommissioner Pollen

    That with respect to Report CPC2024-0162, 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 ± (0.14 acres ±) located at 2221 – 23 Avenue NW (Plan 9110GI, Block 13, Lot 16) from Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District to Direct Control (DC) District to accommodate rowhouse development, with guidelines (Attachment 2).

    For: (8)Councillor Carra, Acting General Manager Hamilton, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Gordon, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0401 Policy and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2024-0206.

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPC2024-0206, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the amendment to the Forest Lawn-Forest Heights/Hubalta Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.14 acres ±) located at 1306 – 36 Street SE (Plan 2700AH, Block 24, Lots 17 and 18) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Housing – Grade Oriented (H-GO) District.
    For: (8)Councillor Carra, Acting General Manager Hamilton, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Gordon, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    MOTION CARRIED

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2024-0120:

  • A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0311 / CPC2024-0120 Land Use Amendment"; and
  • A revised Attachment 2.

Ian Harper (applicant) answered questions of Commission with respect to Report CPC2024-0120.

Councillor Dhaliwal (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 1:39 p.m.

  • Moved byCommissioner Weber

    That with respect to Report CPC2024-0120, the following be approved, after amendment:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.21 hectares ± (0.52 acres ± ) located at 1501, 1505, 1507, 1509, 1511, 1513 and 1515 – 25 Avenue SW (Plan 3910R, Block 2, Lots 2 to 6 and 23 to 25) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Direct Control (DC) District to accommodate retention of existing historic houses and allow for opportunities for additional development, with guidelines (Revised Attachment 2).

    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Acting General Manager Hamilton, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Gordon, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    MOTION CARRIED

​Commissioner Small declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Report CPC2024-0226.

Commissioner Small left the meeting at 2:34 p.m. and returned at 2:59 p.m. after the vote was declared.

A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0254 Outline Plan and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2024-0226.
  • Moved byCommissioner Gordon

    That with respect to Report CPC2024-0226, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission: 

    1. As the Council-designated Approving Authority, approve the proposed outline plan located at 850 and 870 – 81 Street SW (Plan 9811875, Block 42, Lot 1; Plan 4740AK, Block 42) to subdivide 1.91 hectares ± (4.73 acres ±) with conditions (Attachment 2).

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 1.91 hectares ± (4.73 acres ±) located at 850 and 870 – 81 Street SW (Plan 9811875, Block 42, Lot 1; Plan 4740AK, Block 42) from Direct Control (DC) District to Residential – One Dwelling (R-1s), Multi-Residential – At Grade Housing (M-G) District, and Special Purpose – School, Park and Community Reserve (S-SPR) District
    For: (8)Councillor Carra, Acting General Manager Hamilton, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Gordon, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    Conflict (1)Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0350 Policy and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2024-0073.

By General Consent, Commission modified the afternoon recess to commence at the Call of the Chair. 

  • Moved byCommissioner Pollen

    That with respect to Report CPC2024-0073, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission: 

    1. Forward this report (CPC2024-0073) to the 2024 May 7 Public Hearing Meeting of Council;

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the amendment to the Bankview Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.11 hectares ± (0.27 acres ±) located at 2131 and 2135 – 16A Street SW (Plan 261L, Block 9, Lots 15 to 18) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Housing – Grade Oriented (H-GO) District.
    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Acting General Manager Hamilton, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Gordon, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    MOTION CARRIED

A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0308 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2024-0194.

  • Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report CPC2024-0194, the following be approved:

    That the Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.05 hectares ± (0.13 acres ±) located at 1540 and 1602 – 10 Avenue SW (Plan 5380V, Block 208, Lots 22 and 23) from Direct Control (DC) District to Direct Control (DC) District to accommodate a mixed-use development with a relaxation clause, with guidelines (Attachment 2).

    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Acting General Manager Hamilton, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Gordon, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    MOTION CARRIED

By General Consent, Commission modified the afternoon recess to commence at the Call of the Chair.

  • Moved byCommissioner Gordon

    ​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 3:23 p.m. in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 9.1.1 Prairie Gateway Area Structure (Verbal Report), CPC2024-0202.

    And further, Amy Zaluski and Kaitlyn Luster (Rocky View County), be authorized to attend the Closed Meeting with respect to Item 9.1.1. Prairie Gateway Area Structure (Verbal Report), CPC2024-0202.

    For: (9)Councillor Carra, Acting General Manager Hamilton, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Gordon, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    MOTION CARRIED

    Commission recessed at 3:24 p.m. and reconvened at 3:43 p.m. in Closed Meeting.

    Commissioner Campbell-Walters (Remote Member) left the meeting at 3:44 p.m.

    Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 3:47 p.m.

    Commissioner Campbell-Walters (Remote Member) joined the meeting at 4:00 p.m.

    Councillor Spencer (Remote Member) left the meeting at 4:21 p.m.


  • Commission reconvened in public meeting at 5:47 p.m. with Manager Goldstein in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

    Councillor Carra, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Campbell-Walters, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Weber, and Manager Goldstein

    Absent from Roll Call: Director Hamilton and Commissioner Gordon

    Moved byCommissioner Weber

    That Commission rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

A confidential presentation was distributed with respect to Confidential Verbal Report CPC2024-0202.

People in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Verbal Report CPC2024-0202:

Clerks: C. Doi and A. Lennox. Advice: O. Shyllon, J. White, M. Choi, F. Elahi, S. MacLean, C. Le Pichouron, N. Younger, K. Froese, D. Pomreinke, O. Abramovich, D. Mahalek. External: A. Zaluski and K. Luster.

  • Moved byCommissioner Pollen
    That with respect to Confidential Verbal Report CPC2024-0202, the following be approved:

    That the Calgary Planning Commission direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, supplementary handouts, and presentation be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2025 February 24.
    For: (8)Councillor Carra, Manager Goldstein, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Dhaliwal, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Weber, Commissioner Small, and Commissioner Campbell-Walters
    MOTION CARRIED

None

  • Moved byCommissioner Campbell-Walters

    That this meeting adjourn at 5:50 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    The following Items have been forwarded to the 2024 April 9 Public Hearing Meeting of Council:

    CONSENT AGENDA

    • Street Name Change in Aspen Woods, West Springs and Residual Sub-Area 6A (Ward 6), for 12 Avenue SW, SN2024-0001, CPC2024-0235

    PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

    CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

    • Land Use Amendment in Highland Park (Ward 4) at 212 – 32 Avenue NE, LOC2023-0352, CPC2024-0190
    • Land Use Amendment in Mount Pleasant (Ward 7) at 839 – 22 Avenue NW, LOC2023-0381, CPC2024-0205
    • Land Use Amendment in Bowness (Ward 1) at 8916 – 33 Avenue NW, LOC2023-0361, CPC2024-0201
    • Policy and Land Use Amendment in Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill (Ward 7) at 2304 Juniper Road NW, LOC2023-0366, CPC2024-0217
    • Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at 2037 – 28 Street SW, LOC2023-0362, CPC2024-0107
    • Land Use Amendment in Bowness (Ward 1) at 8304 – 46 Avenue NW, LOC2022-0218, CPC2024-0198
    • Land Use Amendment in Glenbrook (Ward 6) at 3916 – 30 Avenue SW, LOC2023-0351, CPC2024-0214
    • Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at 2240 – 26 Street SW, LOC2022-0061, CPC2024-0207
    • Policy and Land Use Amendment in Ogden (Ward 9) at 7425 – 20 Street SE, LOC2023-0305, CPC2024-0163
    • Land Use Amendment in Bowness (Ward 1) at 8148 – 46 Avenue NW, LOC2022-0206, CPC2024-0185
    • Land Use Amendment in Banff Trail (Ward 7) at 2221 – 23 Avenue NW, LOC2023-0287, CPC2024-0162
    • Land Use Amendment in Bankview (Ward 8) at multiple properties, LOC2023-0311, CPC2024-0120
    • Outline Plan and Land Use Amendment in West Springs (Ward 6) at 850 and 870 – 81 Street SW, LOC2023-0254, CPC2024-0226
    • Land Use Amendment in Sunalta (Ward 8) at 1540 and 1602 – 10 Avenue SW, LOC2023-0308, CPC2024-0194

    The following Items have been forwarded to the 2024 May 7 Public Hearing Meeting of Council:

    PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

    CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

    • Policy and Land Use Amendment in Forest Lawn (Ward 9) at 1306 – 36 Street SE, LOC2023-0401, CPC2024-0206
    • Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry at 3438 – 37 Street SW, LOC2023-0363, CPC2024-0108
    • Policy and Land Use Amendment in Bankview (Ward 8) at 2131 and 2135 – 16A Street SW, LOC2023-0350, CPC2024-0073

    The next Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission is scheduled to be held on 2024 March 7 at 1:00 p.m.

    CONFIRMED BY COMMISSION ON


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