Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association

DP2010/3850 – 330 10 Street.  Change of use, restaurant – small.
Supported.  Want to open a crepe store and also serving coffee.  There will be two tables.  There is parking in the back of the building.  People will walk in off the street for the most part.

DP2010/2358 – 832 10 Street.  Semi-detached dwelling.
Not supported.  A single detached dwelling was already refused by the City in 2009.  This is a perfect area for some increased density.  To support this would send the wrong message.  The fact that there are vacant lots to the north further strengthens the argument to not support it.

 DP2010/3697+3698 – 1705/1707 Broadview Road.  Two single detached dwellings.
Not supported.    1707 is overheight.  There is a privacy issue with the balcony.  1705 does not address the ARP’s 15% rule.  The City has noted that neither of the homes fit into the community.  There are flat roofs.   The plans show they are taking out mature trees and have not provided information on replacing them.  The homes are out of context with the surrounding area.

450 13 Street. Single detached dwelling.
Not supported. From an ARP point of view there is some concern that the home does not fit contextually with the surrounding streetscape. The use of primary rear entry on the side yard causes concern. ARP contextual guidelines are not met and the neighbours are dissatisfied with privacy, overlooking.

1818 Kensington Road. Secondary suite.
A secondary suite is allowed on this site based on the dimensions and location of the lot. There needs to be a single parking stall for this dwelling as well as 2 spots for the main home. This lot has a 3 car garage.
The staircase accessing the unit is on the outside and may impact the neighbours. There are a few windows that could overlook.

DP2009/2173 – 409 10 Street (St. John’s Church). Revised plans.
Overall design is supported with some lingering concerns. Issues include:
Heated driveway access as well as sidewalk from the garage door to the street, to prevent icing of sidewalk.
Lack of large family-oriented housing.
Lack of clarity on TIA/traffic impact in the community. Final summary of updated TIA missing from audit.
Setbacks. We want as much sidewalk and space from sidewalk as possible.
Would they do the builder’s code of conduct? Have said they are signing it. Have to come up with development plan and how the pedestrian plan will be set up on 3 Avenue during construction.
3 Avenue has significant pedestrian traffic – is it wide enough? There is no existing sidewalk on the south side. 3 Avenue sidewalk zone is crowded with street trees and furniture. An increased setback here would alleviate the congestion in this major pedestrian corridor in the community.

DP2010/3481 – 902 3 Avenue. Multi-residential development.
Decision: Supported. A slight relaxation to the front setback is requested but the developer wants a decent sized internal courtyard. There are 16 parking spots provided on-site and the residents supported this over any adjustments to the front setback. Falls within TOD area. Density allowed is 8 units. Developers are not going for a land use amendment for medium use density.

DP2010/3200 – 609 9 Avenue. Single family dwelling.
Not supported. The applicant did not attend. The home is over height. The plans also show a secondary suite as part of the development but it is not indicated on the application. The current guidelines for secondary suites would not allow it on this site.

DP2010/3656 – 1726 Kensington Road. Addition to existing dwelling.
Supported. An addition to the home retains the same elevation and height. The streetscape hasn’t changed. Lot coverage is about 30%.

938 2 Avenue. Change of use – medium licensed restaurant.
Decision: Supported. The land use redesignation was already supported by the City. We did not support the original land use redesignation. As per previous meeting we only support this particular business doing this under this DP (Vendome Cafe). If another business came in we won’t necessarily support them.

1628 Westmount Road. Semi-detachead dwelling.
Decision: Not supported. Applicants are proposing a semi-detached on one lot. Eventually the adjacent lot will have a triplex. The site requires an under-drive garage with two storeys above. Contextual height – it is slightly over height at the peak. The applicants are seeking a height relaxation. The neighbours also requested more landscaping to soften the impact of the driveway access.

914 1 Avenue. Single detached dwelling.
Decision: Not supported. It is MC-G area and the home was built to those guidelines. It has been redrawn with proper guidelines. Revisions meet the intent for the ARP re: the 15% rule. The only plans circulated were the original, non-compliant ones so these are the ones on which a decision was made.

DP2010/1460 – 506 10 Street (FATS Bar). Outdoor café.
No decision was made. FATS is looking for a patio just for the second weekend Friday and Sat of Stampede, as well as Sun and Salsa. Update: the City is allowing the bar to use a festival tent license for this purpose.

DP2010/2130 – 1710 7 Avenue. Single detached dwelling.
Decision: Not supported. It is a 3 bedroom house with 2700 square feet on 2 floors. The garage is over height and no neighbours were present to oppose, although there is no clear reason to allow a relaxation. Overall we can support everything else. Motion carried.

DP2010/1868 – 211 11A Street. Revisions to existing DP to allow reconfiguration of garage orientation.
Decision: Supported. The changes are to the garage only – no relaxations are required.

DP2010/2272 – 1167 Kens Crescent. Change of use – medical clinic.
Decision: Supported. This dental hygiene clinic has adequate parking and in its signage it is endeavouring to keep a pedestrian friendly focus.

DP2010/1327 – 1706 6 Avenue. Semi-detached dwelling.
Not supported. There is significant massing (even with revisions proposed) and insufficient distinctiveness between the two buildings. The rear setback is also too long against the adjacent bungalow.

DP2009/4163 – 1426 8 Avenue. Parking area and signage.
Supported with changes to proposed signage to address ARP guidelines for illumination and size. Otherwise this DP will result in the addition of 72 trees on the property.

DP2010/0837 – 309 11A Street. Single detached dwelling.
Decision: Not supported. Most of the bylaw requirements are addressed as well as the ARP. However the building as proposed does not meet the 15% rule as stated in the ARP. It exceeds the first three metres of the existing home.

DP2010/1103 – 433 11A Street. Addition to existing dwelling.Supported. The applicants are boxing in an existing balcony; meets all bylaw and ARP guidelines.

DP2010/0878 – 1818 Broadview Road. Single detached dwelling.Not supported. There are some relaxations required including the proposed roof pitch and an oversized balcony.

DP2010/1178 – 1826 Kensington Road. Change of use – takeout service.Supported. The applicants are proposing a takeout deli and bakery. No seating for customers is proposed, walk in only.

DP2010/1117 – 1826 Kensington Road. Semi-detached dwelling.Not supported. Several issues were noted on the city’s planning review, including
• Garage area is over-sized.
• The height of the main floor.
• Overlooking of windows.
• Landscaping is reasonable.
• Front setback should be more in alignment with the existing house to the east.

DP2010/1439 – 1601 Kensington Road. Change of use – office.Not supported. Was originally approved as temporary. However, this is a prominent corner site. The ARP has been updated and this site is envisioned for higher density mixed use buildings. There is now strong opposition to a renewal. Need to find out the status of that lot and whether there is still an environmental issue on that site.