MINUTES

SPC ON PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

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Date:
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Location:
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Councillor J. Gondek, Chair
  • Councillor R. Jones, Vice-Chair
  • Councillor G-C. Carra
  • Councillor J. Davison
  • Councillor P. Demong
  • Councillor D. Farrell
  • Councillor W. Sutherland
  • Councillor E. Woolley
ALSO PRESENT:
  • General Manager S. Dalgleish
  • Acting City Clerk G. Chaudhary
  • Legislative Advisor J. Dubetz

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

Councillor Gondek called the Meeting to order at 9:32 a.m.

2.
OPENING REMARKS
 

Councillor Gondek, on behalf of Committee, provided opening remarks and requested a moment of silence for the passing of Barb Clifford.

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
 

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Jones

    That the Agenda for the 2019 May 01 Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development be confirmed, after amendment by bringing forward Item 7.6, Report PUD2019-0393 as the first item of business.

    MOTION CARRIED

4.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
 

4.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the SPC on Planning and Urban Development, 2019 April 03.
This item has attachments. 

1.Unconfirmed Minutes - 2019-04-03 - SPC on PUD .pdf
  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Demong

    That the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development, held 2019 April 3, be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

None

6.
POSTPONED REPORTS
 

None

7.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES
 

7.1
Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Enabling Pop-Up and Interim Uses, PUD2019-0452
This item has attachments. 

1.Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Enabling Pop-Up and Interim Uses - PUD2019-0452.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw - PUD2019-0452.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Pop-Up, Interim Uses and Market - PUD2019-0452.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Comparision between Current Approach and Proposed Amendments PUD2019-0452.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Letters of Support - PUD2019-0452.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Calgary Planning Commission Review and Administration's Response PUD2019-0452.pdf
7.Distrib-PowerPoint-PUD2019-0452.pdf

A presentation entitled "Item 7.1 Enabling Pop-up and Interim Uses", dated 2019 May 01 was distributed with respect to Report PUD2019-0452.

The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report PUD2019-0452:

1. Bernie Bayer, Taurus Property Group; and 

2. Deana Haley, Calgary Economic Development.

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Report PUD2019-0452, the following be approved:

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development:

    1. Direct Administration to:
      1. prepare an amending bylaw to the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 as outlined in the proposed text in Attachment 1; and
      2. forward the proposed bylaw, to accommodate the required advertising, and this report, directly to the 2019 May 27 Combined Meeting to Council.
    2. Recommend that Council hold a Public Hearing for the proposed amending bylaw and give three readings to the proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment in Attachment 1.
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2
Update Report on the Main Streets Investment Program and the Established Area Growth and Change Strategy, PUD2019-0305
This item has attachments. 

1.Update Report on the Main Streets Investment Program and the Established Area Growth and Change Strategy - PUD2019-0305.pdf
2.Attach 1 - EAGCS Strategy Working Map, MS Implementation, and TOD Locations PUD2019-0305.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Background and Progress Update on EAGCS and Main Streets PUD2019-0305.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Previous Council Direction and Scope PUD2019-0305.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Summary of Development of Tools that Support Redevelopment PUD2019-0305.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Related Initiatives PUD2019-0305.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Information Layer_Leading Redevelopment Market Potential PUD2019-0305.pdf
8.Attach 7 - Summary of Financial, Planning and Policy Tools Under Consideration PUD2019-0305.pdf
9.Attach 8 - Stakeholder Letter PUD2019-0305.pdf
10.Attach 9 - EAGCS Phased Project Timeline PUD2019-0305.pdf
11.Distrib-PowerPoint-PUD2019-0305.pdf
12.Distrib-Revised PowerPoint Page-PUD2019-0305.pdf
13.Distrib-Letter 1-PUD2019-0305.pdf
14.Distrib-Letter 2-PUD2019-0305.pdf
15.Distrib-Letter 3-PUD2019-0305.pdf

The following distributions were made with respect to Report PUD2019-0305:

  • A letter from Guy Huntingford, AIOP Calgary, dated May 1, 2019;
  • A letter from Grace G. Lui, BILD Calgary Region, dated April 26, 2019;
  • A letter from Advocates Into Main Streets, dated April 30, 2019, which was also distributed in association with Report PUD2019-0435;
  • A presentation entitled "Update Report on the Main Streets Investment Program & Established Areas Growth and Change Strategy", dated May 1, 2019; and
  • A revised page 5 of the above noted presentation.

Administration requested that the letters distributed with respect to Report PUD2019-0305 form part of a revised attachment 8 of the Report.

The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report PUD2019-0305:

1. Grace G. Lui, BILD Calgary Region;

2. Guy Huntingford, NAIOP Calgary;

3. Rebecca O'Brien, Inglewood Business Improvement Area;

4. Bob van Wegen, Advocates Into Main Streets (AIMS);

5. Naz Virani, Sarina Homes; and 

6. Chris Ollenberger, Quantum Place Developments. 

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report PUD2019-0305, the following be approved:

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development recommend that Council:

    Direct Administration to report by 2020 March to Council, through the Priorities and Finance Committee, with Phase 1 work elements, as identified in this report, and refinement of plans and timing for Phase 2 work.

    MOTION CARRIED

7.3
33rd and 34th Avenues S.W. (Marda Loop) Streetscape Master Plan, PUD2019-0435
This item has attachments. 

1.33rd and 34th Avenues S.W. (Marda Loop) Streetscape Master Plan - PUD2019-0435(1)(1).pdf
2.Attach 1 - Project Boundary - PUD2019-0435.pdf
3.Attach 2a - TLT Approved 33rd and 34th Ave S.W.pdf
4.Attach 2b - TLT Approved 33rd and 34th Ave S.pdf
5.Distrib-Letter 1-PUD2019-0435.pdf
6.Distrib-Letter 2-PUD2019-0435.pdf

The following distributions were made with respect to Report CPC2019-0435:

  • A letter from Advocates Into Main Streets, dated April 30, 2019; and
  • A letter from MacKenzie Kroeger, Marda Loop Communities Association, dated April 28, 2019.

A presentation entitled "33rd/34th Avenues SW Marda Loop Streetscape Master Plan", dated May 1, 2019 was received for the Corporate Record with respect to Report PUD2019-0435.

Pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Procedure Bylaw 35M2017, Section 78(2)(a) was suspended by general consent, in order to conclude this item before lunch recess. 

The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report PUD2019-0435:

1. Bob van Wegen, Marda Loop Business Improvement Area;

2. Andrea Joyce, Marda Loop Community Association; and

3. Naz Virani, Sarina Homes.

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Report PUD2019-0435, the following be approved:

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning & Urban Development recommends that Council receive for information the Transportation Leadership Team (TLT) approved 33rd and 34th Avenues S.W. (Marda Loop) Streetscape Master Plan that includes options that are integrated with the proposed SW Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route at Crowchild Trail and 33rd Avenue S.W. intersection, along with funding options.

    Against: Councillor Farrell

    MOTION CARRIED

    Committee recessed at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened at 1:09 p.m. with Councillor Jones in the Chair.


7.4
Enabling Successful Infill Development – Options for Changes, PUD2019-0402
This item has attachments. 

1.Enabling Successful Infill Development - Options for Changes.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Proposed Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 - PUD2019-0402.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Implementation Plan and Next Steps - PUD2019-0402.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Optional Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 - PUD2019-0402.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Individual Item Update - PUD2019-0402.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Measurement for Height - PUD2019-0402.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Calgary Planning Commission Discussion - PUD2019-0402.pdf
8.Attach 7 - Letters - PUD2019-0402.pdf
9.Distrib-PowerPoint-PUD2019-0402.pdf
10.Distrib-Document-PUD2019-0402.pdf
11.Distrib-Letter 1-PUD2019-0402.pdf
12.Distrib-Letter 2-PUD2019-0402.pdf

Introduction

Councillor Farrell introduced a group of students from Crescent Heights High School in Ward 7 along with their teacher, Melissa Sigvaldason. 

The following distributions were made with respect to Report CPC2019-0402:

  • A presentation entitled ‘Item: 7.4 Enabling Successful Infill Development’, dated 2019 May 1;
  • A communication from Warren Gual, Knightsbridge Custom Homebuilders Ltd;
  • A letter from Beverly Jarvis, BILD Calgary Region, dated 2019 May 1; and
  • A letter from Toun Osuntogun and Ben Morin, Federation of Calgary Communities, dated 2019 April 29.

The following speakers addressed Committee with respect to Report PUD2019-0402:

1. Bev Jarvis, BILD;

2. Mike Borkristl, Tricor Design Group; and

3. Paul Bergmann, Winchester Builders.

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Report PUD2019-0402, the following be approved:

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development:

    1. Direct Administration to:

    a. prepare an amending bylaw to the Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 as outlined in the proposed text in Attachment 1; and

    b. forward the proposed bylaw, to accommodate the required advertising, and this report, directly to the 2019 June 17 Combined Meeting of Council.

    2. Recommend that Council hold a Public Hearing for the proposed amending bylaw at the 2019 June 17 Combined Meeting of Council; and

    a. give three readings to the proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment in Attachment 1; and

    b. direct Administration to return, through the Developed Areas Guidebook report, with an outline for what new developed area districts could look like and how the 12 issues will be addressed (option 3).

    MOTION CARRIED

7.5
Investigation of Potential City-initiated Land Use Redesignations in Capitol Hill and Banff Trail, PUD2018-0819
This item has attachments. 

1.Investigation of Potential City-initiated Land Use Redesignations in Capitol Hill and Banff Trail - PUD2018-0819.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Context Map - PUD2018-0819.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Copy of Caveat - PUD2018-0819.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Calgary Planning Commission Comments - PUD2018-0819.pdf
5.Attach 4 - What We Heard Report - PUD2018-0819.pdf

A presentation entitled "Investigation of Potential City-initiated Land Use Redesignations in Banff Trail and Capitol Hill", dated May 1, 2019 was received for the Corporate Record with respect to Report PUD2018-0819.

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Farrell

    That with respect to Report PUD2018-0819, the following be approved:

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development recommend that Council:

    1. Direct Administration to include policy in the North Hill Communities Local Growth Planning Initiative (scheduled for completion in Q4 2019) that acknowledges the existence of a restrictive legal caveat affecting parcels within Capitol Hill, and that addresses the misalignment between the caveat and the objectives of the future Area Redevelopment Plan; and
    2. Direct Administration to amend the Banff Trail Area Redevelopment Plan to include policy that acknowledges the existence of a restrictive legal caveat affecting parcels within Banff Trail, and that addresses the misalignment between the caveat and the objectives of the Area Redevelopment Plan.
    MOTION CARRIED

7.6
Joint Use Coordinating Committee and Joint Use Reserve Fund Annual Report, PUD2019-0393
This item has attachments. 

1.Joint Use Coordinating Committee and Joint Use Reserve Fund Annual Report - PUD2019-0393.pdf
2.Attach 1 - 2019 Joint Use Coordinating Committee Goals and Joint Use Reserve Fund Demand 2019 and Beyond - PUD2019-0393.pdf
3.Attach 2 - 2018 Reserve Fund Receipts and Disbursements - PUD2019-0393.pdf
4.Distrib-PowerPoint-PUD2019-0393.pdf

A presentation entitled "Joint Use Coordinating Committee and Joint Use Reserve Fund Annual Report", dated May 1, 2019 was received for the Corporate Record with respect to Report PUD2019-0393.

The following members of the Joint Use Coordinating Committee presented to Committee with respect to Report PUD2019-0393:

1. Scott Lockwood, Chair;

2. Keath Parker;

3. Sherri Lambourn;

4. Anne Trombley; and

5. Brad MacDonald.

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Carra

    That with respect to Report PUD2019-0393, the following be approved:

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development recommends that Council receive for information this report and its attachment.

    MOTION CARRIED

    By general consent, the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development directed that any presentations received by Committee be forwarded to Council as an additional attachment.


8.
ITEMS DIRECTLY TO COMMITTEE
 

9.
URGENT BUSINESS
 

None

10.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
 

11.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • MOTION
    Moved byCouncillor Demong

    That this meeting adjourn at 2:11 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

     

    THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO THE 2019 MAY 27 COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL:

    CONSENT:

    • Update Report on the Main Streets Investment Program and the Established Area Growth and Change Strategy, PUD2019-0305
    • 33rd and 34th Avenues S.W. (Marda Loop) Streetscape Master Plan, PUD2019-0435
    • Investigation of Potential City-initiated Land Use Redesignations in Capitol Hill and Banff Trail, PUD2018-0819
    • Joint Use Coordinating Committee and Joint Use Reserve Fund Annual Report, PUD2019-0393

     

    PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING:

    • Land Use Bylaw Amendment – Enabling Pop-Up and Interim Uses, PUD2019-0452

     

    THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO THE 2019 JUNE 17 COMBINED MEETING OF COUNCIL:

    PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING:

    • Enabling Successful Infill Development – Options for Changes, PUD2019-0402

     

    The next Regular Meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Planning and Urban Development is scheduled to be held on 2019 June 5.

     

     

    CONFIRMED BY COMMITTEE ON


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