704 - 33 Street NW

City of Calgary Resources

Learn more about City of Calgary policies on housing and
R-CG zoning through these links:

• Why housing choice matters
• New residential zoning bylaws in effect
• Fixing a problem: Changes to the Land Use Bylaw

What We Heard (Engagement Feedback)

Several letters were provided directly to the Applicant, and many more were sent in to the file manager for these applications. The concerns listed in the DTR1 report are addressed below:

Redevelopment plays an important role in City management and sustainability. Increasing the density and type of housing opportunities in Calgary’s Established Areas helps the City meet growth targets within the Municipal Development Plan. Missing-middle sized townhome units with  rentable, small-scale secondary suites improves housing choices in the area.

For further information on housing targets and City policies on housing, read Why Housing Matters on the City of Calgary website.

Citizen compliance with residential speed limits, school zones, school bus signalization, and traffic laws is mandatory. Owners and tenants of the new building must comply with all bylaws and laws.

The City of Calgary has recently changed the parking requirement for multi-family zoning to 0.625 stalls per dwelling. Information on the City’s parking requirements and rationale area available here: Calgary Parking Policies.

On-street parking reviews at the site indicate approximately 50% available capacity during the evening and more during daytime hours. Additionally, multi-modal transporation is proximate including the Bowriver Pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, and the nearby Bowness Route 1 bus.

Citizen compliance with residential speed limits, school zones, school bus signalization, and traffic laws is mandatory. Owners and tenants of the new building must comply with all bylaws and laws.

Garbage bin storage within the lot and building design is a requirement of the City of Calgary. Bins will be stored out of the alley and moved to the alley for collection days.

R-CG height, massing, setbacks and chamfers are designed to create contextually sensitive buildings that minimize shadowing for low-density residential streetscapes. The development is designed to meet the bylaw requirements for R-CG.

Garbage bin storage within the lot and building design is a requirement of the City of Calgary. Bins will be stored out of the alley and moved to the alley for collection days.

Studies consistently show that redevelopment in established urban residential areas increases the value of surrounding homes and lots. 

The existing residential lot 8 trees of varying sizes and heights. Four of these trees are to be retained, and the rest will be replaced. For a tree schedule, see the DMap provided DP plans here.

The new development will remove these trees and plant 5 new trees (4 columnar aspen, 1 Toba/Snowbird Hawthorn) and a minimum of 15 shrubs. The project meets the landscaping requirements for R-CG including 40% landscape coverage for the lat.

Fencing and setbacks from neighbouring parcel are used to improve privacy.

The design of the new building provides fenistration and material use to mimic the  cadence of small-lot size residential units and front doors provide immediate access and addressing to 33 Street. 

Without a Local Area Plan (LAP) for the area, spot zoning, in alignment with Municipal Development Plan, and Guidebook for Local Area Plan policies are utilized to determine appropriate redesignation targets for any lot of land. R-CG is a low-density zoning and is appropriate for the Neighbourhood Local areas of Established Areas.

Recent Council approval of the Calgary Housing Strategy indicates that R-CG is to be included in a new minimum base zoning for all residential zoning areas for the City. More information on this change is available through this link: Calgary Housing Strategy.

Redevelopment increases density, increasing the total tax base that is used for repairs and replacement of aging infrastructure. Established Areas in the City of Calgary have been experiencing population decline for some time now. New multi-family developments bolster populations and provide attractive, affordable options for renters. 

The corner lot location of this development allows many access points and unless a hoarding permit is sought and secured, no materials may be stored on boulevards or roadways and sidewalks may not be closed.

Adequate engagement has been provided and meets the City of Calgary Outreach Toolkit requirements as demonstrated by the many response letters received. As an R-CG is a low-density designation appropriate for established areas of Calgary four of the Outreach Toolkit Techniques have been utilized for engagement. And open house is not a requirement of engagement for a low-density residential development, and the public hearing at Council allows the general public to participate directly on the application.

The construction of secondary suites in the basements of the townhouse units provides an income revenue for land owners to help address economic challenges and provides affordable housing opportunities for renters.

Feedback

We remain open to your feedback, concerns and questions. Please use the form below to contact us.
We will forward your comments to the assigned file manager at the City of Calgary.