Bill would rezone site for mixed-use near transit

Summary#

Calgary City Council passed Bylaw 111D2026 at third reading on October 6, 2026. It changes the land-use district for 3 Gateway Drive SW in Glendale, Ward 6, from Residential – Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1) to Mixed Use – General (MU-1f1.5h15). City staff say the goal is to allow low-scale mixed-use development near transit.

  • The change covers about 0.07 hectares (0.17 acres) at the corner of 17 Avenue SW and Gateway Drive SW.
  • The new district allows a range of commercial and residential uses. It does not approve a specific building or development.
  • Council passed the bylaw 14 to 0. One member of the public spoke at the hearing; the supplied minutes do not say what they said.

What it means for you#

  • Landowner and future developers: The site has a mixed-use designation instead of a one-dwelling residential designation. A development permit is still needed before a project can proceed; none had been submitted when City staff wrote their report.
  • Nearby residents: The land-use change itself does not set a specific building design, traffic plan or on-site parking arrangement. City staff say those details would be reviewed at the development-permit stage.
  • Other residents: The bylaw changes the designation for this site only.

Money#

City staff report no anticipated financial impact.

  • No cost estimate for a future development or permit review is provided.

What is unclear#

  • What building, if any, will be proposed, and whether it will receive a development permit.
  • How much housing or commercial space could be built under the new designation.
  • The supplied materials do not explain the district modifiers “f1.5h15” in plain language.

Case for#

  • City staff say the site is about 240 metres from the 45 Street LRT station and about 83 metres from a bus stop, making it suitable for mixed-use development near transit.
  • City staff say the change aligns with the Municipal Development Plan and Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan and would allow more housing and commercial uses.
  • City staff say the proposal could make use of existing infrastructure and provide more local housing and commercial options.

Case against#

  • One public letter raised concerns about traffic and parking if development used the full height and density allowed. The letter did not state support for or opposition to the application.
  • The change allows future development but does not settle its design, traffic safety or parking details; those are left for a later permit review.

Votes

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.6 (Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) at 3 Gateway Drive SW LOC2025-0169, CPC2026-0745): That with respect to Report CPC2026-0745, the following be adopted: That Council give three readings to the Proposed Bylaw 111D2026 for the redesignation of 0.07 hectares ± (0.17 acres ±) located at 3 Gateway Drive SW (Plan 6182HM, Block 5, Lot 51) from Residential – Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1) District to Mixed Use – General (MU-1f1.5h15) District.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.6 (Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) at 3 Gateway Drive SW LOC2025-0169, CPC2026-0745): That Bylaw 111D2026 be introduced and read a first time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.6 (Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) at 3 Gateway Drive SW LOC2025-0169, CPC2026-0745): That Bylaw 111D2026 be read a second time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.6 (Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) at 3 Gateway Drive SW LOC2025-0169, CPC2026-0745): That Bylaw 111D2026 be read a third time.

For (100%)