 Apr 23, 2012 HSCA’s Community Planning Committee met on Monday, April 16 to discuss three development permits and a pre application development plan. Below is the summary of decisions and discussions made at the meeting. For full details of meeting, click meeting minutes.
DP2012-0937
The CPC supports this application once the development addresses the bylaw issues regarding the contextual height and set back.
See drawings
DP2012-0491
At the April 16 meeting, there was some confusion with this development permit and DP2012-1159 being on the same property line. This caused some additional issues to the two permits. However, confirmation with the file planner concluded that these two parcels were two applications that were not on the same titled parcel; there is an approximate 90m separation between the two of them.
Generally, the committee supports the development, but a few concerns were raised:
• Parking availability
• Maintenance and interface of the fence (repaired and upgraded)
• Landscaping at the boulevard to be at appropriate condition
• Signage – prefer to have nothing lit, but if applicant would like it lit, to be from above.
See drawings
DP2012-1159
The bylaw check notes 2 deficiencies for the proposed Liquor Store:
• It does not indicate a designated loading space
• There appears to be 2 other liquor stores in close proximity to:
o Kensington Wine Market (450m)
o Spirits of Kensington (300m)
The HSCA CPC will not support this application. Further, the CPC considers the proliferation of liquor stores in the community as undesirable.
See drawings
Pre Application Discussion: Multi Family development at 1134-1160 Memorial Dr.
IBI Group presented plans and details for a multi-family development from 1134-1160 Memorial Dr. NW. IBI Group asked that CPC support an amendment to the Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) so that it fits within their development.
However, the major issue here is that the TOD boundaries of ARP were established after a long and contentious ARP update that is only three years old. Amendments so soon after is perceived as “creep” and any amendments that are done should not be ad hoc, rather they should be comprehensively planned potential amendments based on areas of similar characteristic (i.e., areas fronting Memorial Drive, where other applications for TOD-type projects are seeking amendments to ARP); should be thought of all at once and there should be a clear City process with community consultation.
This is still a pre-application discussion so the community, CPC and IBI group have more time to discuss the developments.
See drawings
Mar 27, 2012 
Below are the decisions made from the March 12 Meeting regarding developments shown in the map.
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DP2012-0318 Addition: Indoor Recreation Facility (The Calgary Curling Club)
Location: 720 3 St NW
The Calgary Curling Club is introducing a two-storey addition to the south façade for a larger foyer, meeting rooms, and elevator shaft. The concerns raised were regarding the trees being removed by the front entrance of the Curling Club building. The community urges that as many trees are kept as possible.
Overall, the CPC supports this Development Permit.
See Development Permit Notes
DP2012-0157 New: Single Detached Dwelling
Location: 1719 Bowness Rd NW
Although the application does not conform to Part I of the Hillhurst-Sunnyside ARP, the custom home design is of high quality and considerate of immediate built-form context. Neighbouring residents in attendance were highly supportive of the application and had been consulted in detail throughout the design process. The Bylaw relaxations being requested are acceptable based on the custom home design rationale presented. Although the application is deficient in a landscape plan, the applicant offered assurances that such a plan is under development and needs to be informed by further grade-based and storm water management considerations. Letters of support were provided from adjacent neighbours.
See Development Permit Notes
DP2012-0347 Single Detached Dwelling, Accessory Residential Building
Location: 1829 Bowness Road NW
The community raised concerns about the development not being characteristic of the community. Concerns were also raised about the roof top terrace and its connection with privacy to other neighbours. CPC was able to meet with them Monday, March 19 to discuss the development application further with revised drawings and saw that most of the bylaw requirements had been addressed. However, the CPC does have some concerns with the bylaw relaxations. The balcony on top of the second floor could be a potential for sightline issues and noise pollution, but CPC supports an improved solution and are open to other ideas that address this.
See Development Permit Notes
DP2012-0020 Contextual Single Detached Dwelling
Location: 1810 Bowness Rd NW
This development was approved by the city February 24, 2012. The community was concerned with the tree removal. Residence will follow up with the file manager or arborist.
See Development Permit Notes
For more information on the development permits, please contact Corrie, the Community Planning Coordinator at (403) 283-0554 or email at corrie@hillhurstsunnyside.org.
Mar 5, 2012
Here are decisions made from the February 13, 2012 meeting.
2012-0107 Hotel Arts Group (Change of Use: Restaurant: licensed – small; Outdoor Café Addition)
Location: 1128 Memorial Dr.
Supported. This Development Permit Application will allow a “Restaurant: Licensed-small” and an “Outdoor Café” located on the corner of Memorial Drive NW and 10A St. This came during a pre-application in November where public provided their input. The site requires 25 parking stalls and are deficient 5 stalls. CPC raised concerns of the outdoor speaker system, but the hotel rooms are surrounding the area, which helps contain some of the sound. Overall, CPC does not have any major concerns regarding this application.
Click here to see development permit file
2012-0324 TRC Sport Lab (Change of Use: Fitness Centre, Retail and Consumer Service)
Location: 203 1414 Kensington
Supported. Only raised some concerns over parking relaxations.
Click here to see development permit file
2012-0257 SAIT (Change of Use: Post secondary learning Institution, Ancillary Restaurant: Food Service Only – Medium)
Location: 1301 16 Ave NW
This is a development application to allow a Denny’s Allnighter on the SAIT’s first floor campus. Supported.
Click here to see development permit file
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Corrie, the Community Planning Coordinator on email: corrie@hillhurstsunnyside.org or by phone: (403) 283-0554 ext 226. Next meeting will be held 6:00pm, March 12, 2012.
May 2, 2011 306 15 Street. Semi-detached dwelling, single detached dwelling.
Supported. There were very minor LUB relaxations required that the applicants will be revising to ensure complete compliance with the bylaw. No other concerns were raised.
May 2, 2011 No decisions were made at this meeting.
May 2, 2011 408 13 Street. 3 unit multi residential development.
Not supported. Several relaxations to the ARP are required, including context, 15% height compatibility, roof pitch. There are also some LUB relaxations requested. The current LUB envelope is so generous now no relaxations should be required. This is not in a TOD area and density should not necessarily be added in this area. It is a token amount of density for the impact that this will have. eeting.
1628 Westmount Road. Revisions to approved semi-detached dwelling.
- This is an approved DP. When the home was built there was an issue with the footings. The builders put full foundation walls all the way down. The walls were 8 inches higher than they were supposed to be. The frame was not adjusted so the home is now 8 inches higher than the approved plans. Roof pitch has been decreased to compensate. The total height difference is now 2 inches. It is 2 inches higher than the contextual height difference. The max height before was at 8.6 metres. The best possible remedy has been sought.
1241 Kensington Road. Change of use – restaurant.
Supported. No concerns were raised.
Feb 14, 2011 1227 Kensington Crescent (Hillhurst Church). A summary of resident and community concerns can be found here (PDF): Hillhurst Church letter Feb 14_2011
111 10A Street. Change of use to retail, consumer service, medical clinic.
Supported. The upper floor is still an office area but have 3 tenants that are dental, massage therapist, and hair removal. These uses require a change of use DP. The City has verified that the site is in compliance for parking because the cash- in- lieu for deficient parking has been paid.
Jan 24, 2011 1037 2 Avenue. Mid-Rise Medium Density Residential Building.
The official development permit application will be received in the winter and another meeting will be held at that time. A complete summary of the discussion can be found here: Battistella DP Preliminary Review Letter – 23 Jan., 2011
1222 5 Avenue. Land Use Redesignation to accomodate multi-residential mid-rise development.
This application is also anticipated in the winter. Some of the preliminary discussion can be found here: IBI Land Use Redesignation Preliminary Public Review Letter – 23 Jan., 2011
212 10A Street. Single detached dwelling.
This DP was resubmitted because there was a change to the height on the home from the original DP. The City considers this a “major” revision so it was recirculated. The other changes (fencing, window wells, etc.) are considered minor changes and they would not have been circulated if these were the only changes. The lot coverage and parking configuration are as approved and there have been no changes. The new height is still within the Bylaw requirement.
338 10 Street. Change of use to liquor store.
City guidelines do not allow new liquor stores within 300 metres of another. Sunnyside Liquor Store is to close and reopen in this location. If a liquor store is not allowed again at the old location then the application would meet the LUB requirement.
417 14 Street. Instructional facility.
Supported. No relaxations are required.
201 10 Street. Change of use to restaurant.
Supported. Previously there were 126 seats distributed throughout the entire building. There is no increase to the number of seats on-site. Therefore the parking requirement has not changed and in fact the deficiency is reduced slightly.
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