MINUTES

CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Director M. Tita, Chair
  • Director R. Vanderputten, Vice-Chair (Partial Remote Participation)
  • Councillor G. Chahal (Remote Participation)
  • Commissioner P. Gedye (Remote Participation)
  • Commissioner L. Juan (Remote Participation)
  • Commissioner A. Palmiere (Remote Participation)
  • Commissioner J. Scott (Remote Participation)
ABSENT:
  • Councillor E. Woolley
  • Commissioner K. Schmalz
ALSO PRESENT:
  • A/ Principal Planner M. Beck
  • A/CPC Secretary G. Chaudhary
  • Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Director Tita called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.

Director Tita authorized Director Vanderputten to be physically present in Council Chamber for today's meeting.

ROLL CALL

Councillor Chahal, Director Vanderputten, Commissioner Gedye, Commissioner Juan, Commissioner Scott, and Director Tita.

Absent for Roll Call: Councillor Woolley, Commissioner Palmiere, and Commissioner Schmalz

2.
OPENING REMARKS
 

Director Tita provided opening remarks at today's Meeting and noted Heather Cameron's resignation from the Calgary Planning Calgary and thanked her for her service on the Commission.

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
This item has attachments. 

1.CPC INDEX September 17, 2020.pdf
  • Moved byDirector Vanderputten

    That the Agenda for the 2020 September 17 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed.

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

4.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
 

4.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission, 2020 September 03
This item has attachments. 

1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2020 September 03-Calgary Planning Commission-2020.pdf
  • Moved byDirector Vanderputten

    That the Minutes of the 2020 September 03 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed.

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

  • Moved byCommissioner Scott

    That the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

6.
POSTPONED REPORTS
 

None

7.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES
 

7.1
DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
 

7.1.1
Development Permit in Carrington (Ward 3) at multiple properties, DP2020-0064, CPC2020-0941
This item has attachments. 

1.Development Permit in Carrington (Ward 3) at 1637 Carrington Boulevard NW - DP2020-0064 - CPC2020-0941.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Conditions of Approval - CPC2020-0941.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Development Permit Plans DP2020-0064 - CPC2020-0941.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Urban Design Review Panel Comments - CPC2020-0941.pdf
5.Distrib-Revised Cover Report-CPC2020-0941.pdf
6.Distrib-Revised Attach 2-CPC2020-0941.pdf
7.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2020-0941.pdf

The following documents were electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0941:

  • A revised Cover Report
  • A revised Attachment 2

A presentation entitled "Development Proposal 11 New Commercial Buildings in Carrington", dated 2020 September 17 was electronically distributed and displayed with respect to Report CPC2020-0941.

Commissioner Palmiere joined the Remote Meeting at 1:19 p.m.

​The following speakers addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2020-0941:

  1. Jennifer Giesbrecht, Royop
  2. Jacob Weber, Royop
  • Moved byCommissioner Juan

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-0941, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission approve the proposed Development Permit application DP2020-0064 for New: Liquor Store, Medical Clinic, Restaurant: Food Service Only – Medium, Sign – Class C (Freestanding Signs - 3), Sign Class B (Fascia Signs - 83), Car Wash – Single Vehicle, Gas Bar, Take Out Food Service, Fitness Centre, Financial Institution, Drive Through, Child Care Service, Supermarket, Restaurant: Licensed – Small; Restaurant: Licensed – Medium, Instructional Facility, Retail and Consumer Service, Cannabis Store (multiple phases, 11 buildings) at 1637 Carrington Boulevard NW and 77 Carrington Plaza NW (Plan 1912103, Block 1, Lot 3; Plan 1811075, Block 1, Lot 2), with conditions (Attachment 1).

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2
PLANNING ITEMS
 

7.2.1
Land Use Amendment in West Hillhurst (Ward 7) at 2417, 2419 and 2421 - 5 Avenue NW, LOC2019-0086, CPC2020-0913
This item has attachments. 

1.Land Use Amendment in West Hillhurst (Ward 7) at multiple properties, LOC2019-0086 - CPC2020-0913.pdf
2.Attach 1- Applicants Submission - CPC2020-0913.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Community Association Letter - CPC2020-0913.pdf
4.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2020-0913.pdf

A presentation entitled "LOC2019-0086 Land Use Amendment" was electronically distributed and displayed with respect to Report CPC2020-0913.

​Murad Shivji addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2020-0913.

  • Moved byCommissioner Juan

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-0913, the following be approved:

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

    1. Adopt, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.12 hectares ± (0.29 acres ±) located at 2417, 2419 and 2421 - 5 Avenue NW (Plan 710N, Block 20, Lots 10 to 13) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District and DC Direct Control District to Mixed Use - General (MU-1f4.0h16) District; and
    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw.

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.2
Land Use Amendment in Highland Park (Ward 4) at 4203 and 4219 Centre Street NW, LOC2018-0108, CPC2020-0961
This item has attachments. 

1.Land Use Amendment in Highland Park (Ward 4) at 4203 and 4219 Centre Street NW, LOC2018-0108, CPC2020-0961.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Applicant Submission - CPC2020-0961.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Community Association Letter - CPC2020-0961.pdf
4.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2020-0961.pdf

A clerical correction was noted on the Cover Report with respect to Report CPC2020-0961, on page 1 in the Administration Recommendation, by deleting the acronym "NE" after the words "4219 Centre Street" and substituting with the acronym "NW".

A presentation entitled "LOC2018-0108 Land Use Amendment" was electronically distributed and displayed with respect to Report CPC2020-0961.

  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-0961, the following be approved, as corrected:

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

    1. Adopt, by bylaw, the proposed land use redesignation of 0.13 hectares ± (0.33 acres ±) located at 4203 and 4219 Centre Street NW (Plan 5422GK, Block 9, Lots 1 and 5) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Mixed Use - General (MU-1f4.0h21) District; and
    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (4)Commissioner Scott, Councillor Chahal, Director Vanderputten, and Director Tita
    Against: (3)Commissioner Gedye, Commissioner Juan, and Commissioner Palmiere
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.3
Land Use Amendment in McCall (Ward 10) located at 3625 - 12 Street NE LOC2020-0065, CPC2020-0990
This item has attachments. 

1.Land Use Amendment in McCall (Ward 10) at 3625-12 Street NE LOC2020-0065 - CPC2020-0990.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Applicants Submission - CPC2020-0990.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Proposed DC Direct Control District - CPC2020-0990.pdf
4.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2020-0990.pdf
5.Distrib-Letter-CPC2020-0990.pdf

A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0065 Land Use Amendment" was electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0065.

Compiled Correspondence from Dan Brink, Square One Properties Ltd. was electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0065.

  • Moved byCommissioner Juan

    That Calgary Planning Commission accept the correspondence from Square One Properties Ltd for the Corporate Record and forward on with the report to Council.

    Against: Director Vanderputten

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCouncillor Chahal

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-0990, the following be approved:

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

    1. Adopt, by bylaw, the proposed redesignation of 0.91 hectares ± (2.25 acres ±) located at 3625 - 12 Street NE (Plan 731502, Block 2, Lot 11) from Industrial – General (I-G) District to DC Direct Control District to accommodate the additional use of Funeral Home, with guidelines (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to the proposed Bylaw.

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.4
Land Use Amendment in Currie Barracks (Ward 8) at 96 Beny-Sur-Mer Road SW, LOC2020-0056, CPC2020-0910
This item has attachments. 

1.Land Use Amendment in Currie Barracks (Ward 8) at 96 Beny-Sur-Mer Road SW LOC2020-0056 - CPC2020-0910.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Applicants Submission - CPC2020-0910.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed DC Direct Control District - CPC2020-0910.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Development Permit (DP2020-1843) Summary - CPC2020-0910.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Community Association Comments - CPC2020-0910.pdf
6.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2020-0910.pdf
7.Distrib-Revised Attach 2-CPC2020-0910.pdf

A revised Attachment 2 was electronically distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0910.

A presentation entitled "LOC2020-0056 Land Use Amendment" was electronically displayed and distributed with respect to Report CPC2020-0910.

  • Moved byCommissioner Gedye

    That with respect to Report CPC2020-0910, the following be approved:

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

    1. Adopt, by bylaw, the proposed land use redesignation of 0.03 hectares ± (0.08 acres ±) located at 96 Beny-Sur-Mer Road SW (Plan 1010457, Block 8, Lot 17) from DC Direct Control District to DC Direct Control District to allow for the additional use of Garage Suite, with guidelines (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw.

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

7.3
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
 

None

8.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

None

9.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
 

  • Moved byDirector Vanderputten

    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 2:52 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to the following items:

    • 9.1.1. Interim Density Bonusing Provisions (Verbal), CPC2020-1016; and 
    • 9.1.2. Request for Feedback on CPC Closed Session Format (Verbal), CPC2020-1017

    And further, pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Section 78(2)(b) be suspended in order to complete the remainder of the Agenda.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

    Commission reconvened in Public Meeting at 5:04 p.m. with Director Tita in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

    Commissioner Juan, Commissioner Palmiere, Commissioner Gedye, Commissioner Scott, Director Vanderputten and Director Tita.


  • Moved byDirector Vanderputten

    That Commission rise and report.

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

9.1
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES
 

9.1.1
Interim Density Bonusing Provisions (Verbal), CPC2020-1016
 

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report CPC2020-1016:

Clerks: G. Chaudhary and J. Palaschuk. Advice: M. Huber, D. Hamilton, and D. Down, M. Beck, J. Silot, A. Ta, T. Helberg, N. Marchut, and G. Knapik.

  • Moved byDirector Vanderputten

    That with respect to Verbal Report CPC2020-1016 the following be approved:

    That the Calgary Planning Commission direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and distributions remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2020 September 21.

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

9.1.2
Request for Feedback on CPC Closed Session Format (Verbal), CPC2020-1017
 

A confidential document and confidential presentation were distributed with respect to Verbal Report CPC2020-1017.

Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Verbal Report CPC2020-1017:

Clerks: G. Chaudhary and J. Palaschuk. Advice: D. Hamilton and N. Marchut, M. Beck, J. Silot, A. Ta, T. Helberg, and G. Knapik.

  • Moved byCommissioner Scott

    That with respect to Verbal Report CPC2020-1017 the following be approved:

    That the Calgary Planning Commission direct that the Closed Meeting discussions and distribution remain confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2020 November 03.

     

    Vote Type: Majority (Voted)
    MOTION CARRIED

9.2
URGENT BUSINESS
 

None

10.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Moved byDirector Vanderputten

    That this Meeting adjourn at 5:06 p.m.

    ROLL CALL VOTE:

    For: (6)Director Tita, Director Vanderputten, Commissioner Gedye, Commissioner Juan, Commissioner Palmiere, and Commissioner Scott
    Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded
    MOTION CARRIED

    The following items have been forwarded to the 2020 November 02 Combined Meeting of Council:

    Planning Matters for Public Hearing:

    Calgary Planning Commission Reports:

    • Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Montgomery (Ward 7) at 1920 Home Road NW, LOC2020-0058, CPC2020-0912
    • Land Use Amendment in West Hillhurst (Ward 7) at 2417, 2419 and 2421 - 5 Avenue NW, LOC2019-0086, CPC2020-0913
    • Land Use Amendment in Highland Park (Ward 4) at 4203 and 4219 Centre Street NW, LOC2018-0108, CPC2020-0961
    • Land Use Amendment in McCall (Ward 10) located at 3625 - 12 Street NE LOC2020-0065, CPC2020-0990
    • Land Use Amendment in Currie Barracks (Ward 8) at 96 Beny-Sur-Mer Road SW, LOC2020-0056, CPC2020-0910

     

    The next Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission is scheduled to be held on 2020 October 01, at 1:00 p.m.

     

    CONFIRMED BY COMMISSION ON

     


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