August Planning Meeting

Here are the items of discussion covered at the Inner City Planning and Heritage Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 4th from 7:00PM to 8:30PM in the Board Room at the ICA Community Hall

Items:

1. LOC2026-0096 — 1302 11 Ave SE

2. DP2026-03787 — 2035 8 Ave SE

3. DP2026-03908 — 1300 Zoo Road NE

4. DP2026-04253 — 1611 16A St SE (north parcel)

5. DP2026-04254 — 1611 16A St SE (south parcel)

6. Other Items

   1. Espy Expansion — letter of support requested

   2. DP2026-01819 — 1414 8 Ave SE — SDAB appeal, ICA support requested

   3. Brewery-Rail Lands — LOC2022-0022 (Matco)

   4. Carson Block — DP2025-06579 / LOC2025-0186

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1. LOC2026-0096 — 1302 11 Ave SE This application is for a down-zoning of the property from MU-1 (FAR 2.0, height 14m) to H-GO (FAR 1.0, height 12m). This is a continuation of a presentation from the previous planning meeting from Horizon Land Surveys. The committee discussed this change particularly in the context of the nearby Green Line station. The main difference between the two zoning designations, besides FAR/height, is the presence of commercial development in addition to residential. It was decided that given the proximity to the C-train station and the investment in the 12th Street streetscape that the committee would not support this down-zoning. It was noted that we are open to a possible increase in residential density on this lot (as sought by H-GO zoning) but in addition to commercial development along the primary roadway. Development Map link: https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=LOC2026-0096
   

2. DP2026-03787 — 2035 8 Ave SE This application is for a new garage with above suite accessed from the rear lane. The committee was unable to provide comment as no extension was granted from the July 31st deadline. General feedback was approval with curiosity about requested relaxations as they were unclear in the provided documents. Development Map link: https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=DP2026-03787
   

3. DP2026-03908 — 1300 Zoo Road NE This application is more of an informational package than one for review by the committee. The project is for an upcoming renovation to the West end of the Calgary Zoo for their new animal enclosures and surrounding infrastructure - a continuation of the Zoo's ongoing "Imagine Asia" renovations. The committee has no submitted comment and was only concerned with possible impacts on traffic and accessibility during the construction phase along Zoo Road towards Memorial Drive. No other impacts to Inglewood are expected.
   

4. DP2026-04253 — 1611 16A St SE (north parcel) (information below under #5.)
   

   

   Development Map link: https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=DP2026-04253

5. DP2026-04254 — 1611 16A St SE (south parcel) These 2 applications were reviewed together as they are 2 side-by-side developments of similar design by a single developer. Both applications are for new infill homes with detached garages in the rear. These developments are a result of a previously supported subdivision of the property at 1611 16A Street. The committee, after some discussion, decided to oppose this application due to the mid-block height increase and character shifts recommended against in the Inglewood ARP. This change, combined with a lack of clarity on the exact relaxations these applications require, led to agreement on this opposition. A letter detailing the objections is to be drafted and submitted. Development Map link: https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=DP2026-04254
   

6. Other Items

   1. Espy Expansion - Letter of Support The committee discussed a submitted request from the owner of Espy for the ICA to provide a letter of support for Espy's upcoming expansion. The planning committee generally approved and will be taking the request to the ICA board. Our best wishes to Espy, a stronghold of local Inglewood business.

   2. DP2026-01819 — 1414 8 Ave SE — SDAB appeal, ICA support requested This item was discussed first as the requestor of support showed up to present in person. The conversation was about a previously approved application for a home addition. The requestor, a neighbour to the application, was looking for support to get an appeal hearing at SDAB concerning the allowed relaxations and sun shading from the proposed addition. The committee decided to support the request for an appeal in general agreement that at very least these concerns merited a hearing.

   3. Brewery-Rail Lands — LOC2022-0022 (Matco) The committee discussed a letter of listed concerns about the upcoming Brewery-Rail lands development put together by the ICA board of directors. Matco has reached out to discuss these concerns and the committee needs to coordinate with the board of directors about a meeting for this discussion. Item pushed forward pending scheduling.

   4. Carson Block/ Blythe Hall — DP2025-06579 / LOC2025-0186 Follow-up on the upcoming development of the Blue Store building. The project got approval for the LOC (Land Use Change) and proposed development will be upcoming at council. The committee noted this and will be waiting for confirmation on when the development permit is on the Public Hearing Agenda with the city.

Meeting ended at 8PM.