March Planning Meeting

Here are the items of discussion covered at the Inner City Planning and Heritage Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7:00PM to 8:30PM in the Main Hall at the ICA Community Hall.

Items:

1. LOC2025-0246 (2501 Alyth Rd SE)

   1. Presentation from Township Planning

2. DP2026-00693 (715 14A Street SE)

3. DP2025-03219 (1440 17A Street SE)

4. DP2026-00537 (1638 16 Street SE)

5. LOC2025-0186 (Carson Block redevelopment Open House on February 17th)

6. Blanket Rezoning Repeal March 23rd Public Hearing Elbow Park Letter

7. LAP Session Feedback

8. Committee Business

Details:

1. 2501 Alyth Rd SE Re-designation from Industrial Heavy (I-H) to Industrial Edge (I-E)

   The committee was presented the current plans to change the planning designation from Industrial Heavy to Industrial Edge for the Brass Foundry building (currently home to Workshop studios amongst other businesses). They were very clear that the building owner wants to continue to care for the heritage building and this change is in service of better matching the current occupants use of the building. No real impact to the building or the surrounding community is anticipated with this change. There was also discussion of better sidewalk integration with the community. Development Map link:https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=LOC2025-0246 Letter of Intent from Township Planning:

Redesignation 2501 Alyth Road - Proposal Overview and Intent -1.pdf

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2. DP2026-00693 (715 14A Street SE)

   This application is for an addition to an existing home adding more space and building onto the front of the structure. Discussion about its form, use, and consideration of the neighbouring properties led to general agreement of support from the Committee.
   

   Development Map Link: https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=DP2026-00693
   

3. DP2025-03219 (1440 17A Street SE)

   This application is for placing a shipping container at Harvey Passage. It was submitted by the Alberta Whitewater Association and will be used as part of their growing Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Lending Station operations during the summer. The committee had no concerns with the application.

   Development Map link: https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=DP2025-03219
   

4. DP2026-00537 (1638 16 Street SE)

   This application is for a new garage and garage suite. Setbacks and height were discussed but it appeared to be within city guidelines. No objections to the project were noted.

   Development Map link: https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=DP2026-00537
   

5. LOC2025-0186 (Carson Block redevelopment Open House on February 17th)

   The Committee discussed the open house event held on February 17th with O2 Planning for the proposed redevelopment of the Carson Block/Blythe Hall properties (Where the Dirty Duck and Blue Store are respectively). General thoughts were still very critical of the proposed design. There was also uncertainty about if this permit is the one going forward or if there will be a different permit that makes some changes to the proposal. The committee will be continuing to monitor this development and pushing for a more thoughtful design for that corner. Development map link: https://dmap.calgary.ca/?p=DP2025-06579
   

6. Blanket Rezoning Repeal March 23rd Public Hearing Elbow Park Letter

   The Committee spoke about a being a signatory on a letter from the Elbow Park Residents Association concerning the upcoming public hearings on blanket rezoning. General discussion led to agreement the current system is not working for Inglewood but the Committee decided that the Inglewood Community Association should generate its own letter for council.

7. LAP Session Feedback

   Several committee members attended the community session provided by the city about the South Bow Communities Local Area Plan. General impressions were discussed and the Committee is engaged with the process moving forward. Information about the LAP process: https://engage.calgary.ca/SouthBow

   Several sessions, online and in person, are still available to attend to learn about this upcoming planning process: In-person sessions sign-up

   Online Sessions sign-up
   

8. Commitee Business

   The Committee discussed several internal matters (scheduling, data management, communications). It was decided that there may be some monthly meetings skipped over the summer. Details will be shared widely once finalized.

The next meeting of the Inner City Planning and Heritage Committee will be held Tuesday, April 7th from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at the Inglewood Community Hall.