Council OKs housing zoning change

Summary#

Calgary City Council passed third reading of Bylaw 104D2026 on September 15, 2026. It changes 2.38 hectares at 41, 49 and 57 Elveden Drive SW in Springbank Hill (Ward 6) from Direct Control to Residential – One Dwelling (R-1s). Calgary Planning Commission separately approved an outline plan, with conditions, to subdivide the site. The stated aim is to allow single-detached homes and a new road.

  • The outline plan anticipates residential lots, a road, and vehicle and pedestrian connections to nearby areas.
  • City staff say the proposal fits the applicable planning policies and would use existing roads and services.
  • Council passed the bylaw unanimously, 15 to 0.

What it means for you#

  • Landowner/developer: The new district allows single-detached residential development, subject to the approved outline plan’s conditions and later development approvals.
  • Nearby residents: Development of the site can proceed through later approval stages. A Natural Area Protection Plan will be required at those stages to assess effects on the municipal reserve to the north. The applicant said it intends to keep the mature trees along that reserve.
  • Other Calgarians: The decision changes land use at this site; it does not itself approve construction or set a specific number of homes.

Money#

City staff reported no anticipated financial impact; the report gives no cost estimate.

  • No specific City, landowner or resident costs are stated in the supplied material.

What is unclear#

  • The supplied material does not state the exact number of lots or homes.
  • The details of the outline plan’s conditions and how the reserve access, density and traffic concerns will be addressed are not included.
  • The report says a stripping and grading permit application was under review, but the supplied material does not give its later status.

Case for#

  • City staff say the site is within an existing residential area and that development can use existing roads and infrastructure.
  • Staff say the plan fits the Springbank Hill planning policies and would connect to nearby residential areas, open space and services.
  • The Springbank Hill Community Association supported the application.

Case against#

  • A public objection letter raised concerns about how many parcels would have access to the municipal reserve, as well as density and traffic.
  • The supplied material does not explain how those concerns were resolved or give detailed findings on their likely effects.

Votes

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.12 (Outline Plan and Land Use Amendment in Springbank Hill (Ward 6) at multiple addresses, LOC2026-0026, CPC2026-0522): That with respect to Report CPC2026-0522, the following be adopted: That Council give three readings to the Proposed Bylaw 104D2026 for the redesignation of 2.38 hectares ± (5.87 acres ±) located at 57, 49 and 41 Elveden Drive SW (Plan 9312540, Block 1, Lots 2 to 4) from Direct Control (DC) District to Residential – One Dwelling (R-1s) District.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.12 (Outline Plan and Land Use Amendment in Springbank Hill (Ward 6) at multiple addresses, LOC2026-0026, CPC2026-0522): That Bylaw 104D2026 be introduced and read a first time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.12 (Outline Plan and Land Use Amendment in Springbank Hill (Ward 6) at multiple addresses, LOC2026-0026, CPC2026-0522): That Bylaw 104D2026 be read a second time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.12 (Outline Plan and Land Use Amendment in Springbank Hill (Ward 6) at multiple addresses, LOC2026-0026, CPC2026-0522): That Bylaw 104D2026 be read a third time.

For (100%)