 Jan 4, 2012 Dear Residents,
The City of Calgary has begun the demolition process of the Sunnyside warehouse building (triangle building located by the Sunnyside LRT station) at 1020 2 Avenue NW. Attached is The City notice, and some frequently asked questions City of Calgary Notice – Sunnyside Warehouse Demolition 1020 2 Ave NW.
At this point, we have no additional information on the potential for interim uses on site. We will continue to dialogue with The City to understand the plans for the future of the site, and how long it may be vacant. In terms of the future, the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Area Redevelopment Plan
(www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/hillhurst_sunnyside/hillhurst_sunnyside_arp.pdf) describes the future land use for this site as ‘Medium-Density Mid-Rise’, which primarily allows for multi-family residential type uses, and a building to a maximum of 26 meters of height and 4.0 floor area ratio (or a maximum allowable square footage of an overall building as a factor of the at-grade site area). Generally speaking, there is redevelopment potential on the scale of that of the Battistella Pixel or St. John’s Tenth by Streetside.
In part, the Bow to Bluff citizen-centered engagement process (www.bowtobluff.org) has explored opportunities for this site, in-terms of its relationship to pathways, sidewalks, and creating active edge conditions at-grade for pedestrians. The primary goal being that of ensuring a high-quality pedestrian realm along the bounding edges – LRT right-of-way, 2 Ave, and 9 St. The HSCA will ensure that for any future development proposal on the site The City consider the findings of the robust public consultation process that has informed the Bow to Bluff Design Guide. The final Design Guide should be complete by March of 2012.
We’ll keep you up to date as we learn more. Please free to contact me and/or The City at 311 for more information.
Thank you and Happy New Year,
David White
Community Planning Committee, Chair
Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association
Feb 16, 2011 Please find HSCA’s letter regarding Hillhurst Church here (PDF): Hillhurst Church letter Feb 14_2011
Feb 15, 2011 The HSCA Community Planning Committee is seeking residents who are generously willing to volunteer their time on a regular or ad hoc basis to assist in the review of planning and development proposals within Hillhurst-Sunnyside. The Committee is a central means of providing local stakeholder input to The City of Calgary through the planning and development application review process. The Committee has long been established within the HSCA, but recent increases in the volume and complexity of applications is presenting challenges and additional volunteer support is needed. These changes are due, in part, to the recently updated Hillhurst-Sunnyside Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). New policy within our ARP fosters reinvestment and revitalization through a transit-oriented redevelopment philosophy focused on our key community corridors (including Kensington Road, 10 Street, 14 Street, and 5 Avenue). For more information on the ARP, please review it: http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/planning/pdf/hillhurst_sunnyside/hillhurst_sunnyside_arp.pdf
All residents with a keen interest are welcome, and those residents with an architecture, urban design, and/or planning background are particularly encouraged to participate. The Committee feels strongly that it often plays an important community stakeholder role on the behalf of area residents and businesses. The Committee helps to protect those qualities and characteristics that make Hillhurst-Sunnyside a unique inner-city neighbourhood, while also encouraging reinvestment and redevelopment that is of high quality and serves to revitalize the community. The Committee hopes to hear from interested residents, and welcomes volunteers in any capacity they can offer. For more information, please contact the Committee Chair, Dave White, at hscaplanningcommittee@gmail.com or 403.852.8921.
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.
Jan 24, 2011 Here is the most recent letter regarding the proposed development at 1037 2 Avenue: Battistella DP Preliminary Review Letter – 23 Jan., 2011
Jan 24, 2011 The Community Planning Committee held a public meeting to begin discussions on a proposed land use redesignation on the north side of 5 Avenue at 12 Street. Read the CPC’s letter to IBI here: IBI Land Use Redesignation Public Review Letter – 23 Jan., 2011
Another public meeting on the redesignation will be held in the near future, perhaps as early as January 31. Check back often for updates.
Dec 15, 2010 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.
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