Summary#

Calgary City Council defeated the proposed land-use change for 3036 and 3040 – 29 Street SW in Killarney/Glengarry, Ward 8. The proposal would have changed the two lots from Direct Control (DC) to Housing – Grade Oriented (H-GO); that change was not approved. City staff’s stated goal was to allow more housing choices and make more efficient use of land and existing infrastructure.

• The defeated motion would have redesignated about 0.12 hectares (0.29 acres) to H-GO.
• The land remains designated DC; this decision does not authorize development under H-GO.
• The owner’s application described an intended development of about 10 homes, but no development permit application had been submitted.
• The motion was defeated 6 to 9. Councillors Ward, Pantazopoulos, Jamieson, Clark, Chabot, Wyness, Johnston and McLean, and Mayor Farkas voted against it.

What it means for you#

• Nearby residents: The proposed H-GO designation was not approved, so this decision does not allow the applicant to proceed under that designation. It does not decide what other land-use applications might be made later.
• The property owner and developer: The lots were not redesignated to H-GO. The proposal described in the application cannot proceed on the basis of this defeated change.
• Residents and taxpayers: City staff reported no anticipated financial impact from the proposed change. This decision does not approve a development or provide a new service.

Money#

City staff reported no anticipated financial impact from the proposed land-use change.

• The materials give no cost estimate for a future development or for any changes to local infrastructure.

What is unclear#

• The materials do not say whether the owner will submit a new application.
• No development permit was submitted, so the proposed building design, final number of homes and parking arrangements were not decided.
• The decision does not determine how future development applications for the site would be assessed.

Case for#

• City staff said H-GO would allow a range of housing forms and more housing choice for different ages, lifestyles and household needs.
• Staff said the proposed change fit the Municipal Development Plan and Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan policies encouraging modest intensification and varied housing in established communities.
• Staff expected the surrounding road network to accommodate added traffic and said future development would have to meet Land Use Bylaw parking requirements.

Case against#

• The Killarney-Glengarry Community Association and residents who submitted objections raised concerns about parking, traffic, shadows and the proposed building height.
• One resident said limited on-site parking at nearby developments could add pressure to street parking and affect access to their property and waste collection.
• Residents also questioned whether nearby roads and water, sewer and power systems could handle more development. City staff said building design, unit numbers and on-site parking would be considered at the development-permit stage, but those details were not settled for this site.