LOC Bylaws 32P2016 & 188D2016, Land Use Amendment (ARP) Policy (R-C2 to R-CG) and TH Avenue NE CPC

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1 IN COUNCIL CHAMBER JUL rrem. CZ..5-;k. C,Pc:ctolso- kg-) CITTC i:&57 Ri --- LOC TH Avenue NE Policy (R-C2 to R-CG) and Land Use Amendment (ARP) Bylaws 32P2016 & 188D2016, CPC

2 CRESCENT HEIGHTS Roads and Neighbourhoods

3 CH East CH East and L0C Ave!sir Currently zoned R-C2: 2 units, 10m height Originally applied for M-C1 zoning: denied Now asking for R-CG: 4 units, 1 1 m height

REASONS TO DENY THIS APPLICATION imm AT ISSUE: 5. Represents a significant increase of density and massing and is not appropriate for all areas, including this parcel. 6.

4 REASONS TO DENY THIS APPLICATION imm AT ISSUE: 5. Represents a significant increase of density and massing and is not appropriate for all areas, including this parcel. 6. Crescent Heights already has fewer single family dwellings when compared to surrounding communities and the City at large. 7. Strongly objected to by community residents, CH Planning Committee and CH Community Association Board.

M2 icoei4 icoi 5 I 1 11 1 31 20 21 REASONS TO DENY THIS V&ATION 1. Landowners are expected to understand zoning implications at the time of purchase.

5 M2 icoei4 icoi 5 I REASONS TO DENY THIS V&ATION 1. Landowners are expected to understand zoning implications at the time of purchase. Natasha Halliwell (305-5 Ave NE) expresse concerns re MC-G development next door and was told: (by Ken Melanson (City lanning Dept. on March 31'15) "I should have done my due diligence before purchasing my home on the zoning surrounding properties...in order that I not Le faced with "unpleasant" surprises further down the road."

REASONS TO DENY THIS I APPLICATION i I] 1. Landowners are expected to understand zoning implications at the time of purchase. Jiaren Corporation is no different than any other landowner in the city.

6 REASONS TO DENY THIS I APPLICATION i I] 1. Landowners are expected to understand zoning implications at the time of purchase. Jiaren Corporation is no different than any other landowner in the city. Jiaren Corporation should have done THEIR due diligence if R-CG was the zoning they wished for. There cannot be a double standard - one for community residents and one for developers. The bylaw needs to be applied consistently to all.

7 2. Many R-CG properties exist in CH and developer could have purchased any one of those. REASONS TO DENY THIS APPLICATION Example 3 rd Ave NE, all zoned M-CG

If this LOC is approved today it is a breach/abrogation of the public process; where a commercially-motivated entity can unilaterally seek (and expect) to change a multi-year, multistakeholder

8 If this LOC is approved today it is a breach/abrogation of the public process; where a commercially-motivated entity can unilaterally seek (and expect) to change a multi-year, multistakeholder redevelopment plan. A collaborative, multistakeholder planning document should only be amended through a collaborative stake-holder process. In other words the application DOES NOT comply with the current CH ARP ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION(S) 2016 May 1 4 That Calgary Raffling Commission recommends APPROVAL or the proposed Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION - Ijsri roposal Is in keeping with the applicable policies of the Municipal Development Plan ana Te ARP as amended/the proposed R-CG land use district Is intended for parcels In prox imity inocrae:14tlace niir)tiftor the :ft tdv Compatible with the chap/ lo:ated on a corner parcel a The annla.m.,, 3. This LOC requires an amendment to the CH ARP and there has been no community consultation on this. The land use amendment from R-C2 to R-CG adheres to the CH ARP IF AND ONLY IF this LOC, before you today, is approved "as amended" REASONS TO DENY THI APPLICATION II

9 NINI 11 MMAIROMIMMIlr 1 QOM CO I REASONS TO DENY THIS I APAMCATION atl This application is unnecessary to help achieve the City's objective of increased density. e Centre St and 13th Ave NE

10 I REASONS TO DENY THIS APPLIC4Tals1 4. This application is unnecessary to help achieve the City's objective of increased density. CH is front and centre in the Main Streets Program Long term growth & mix-use redevelopment CH East is bounded on three sides by the "Main Streets There will be density increase along all three of these bounding corridors Green Line development in the future

New "row-home" 302-5 Ave NE Back yards REASONS TO DENY THIS APPLICATION 5. Represents a significant increase of density and massing and is not appropriate for all areas, including this parcel.

11 New "row-home" Ave NE Back yards REASONS TO DENY THIS APPLICATION 5. Represents a significant increase of density and massing and is not appropriate for all areas, including this parcel. No front or back yards Increased noise from multiple A/C units Lack of permeable surface Loss of urban forest - no space to replant "Evidence indicates that even a trip to the backyard or a city park provides health & psychological benefits" - National Geo 2016 "A concrete jungle destroys the human spirit" - Lee Kuan Yew

REASONS TO NOT SUPPORT ai THIS APPLICATION New "row-home" 302-5 Ave NE 5.

12 REASONS TO NOT SUPPORT ai THIS APPLICATION New "row-home" Ave NE 5. Represents a significant increase of density and massing and is not appropriate for all areas, including this parcel. About that garbage what are they going to do when they get the green bins???

13 5. Represents a significant increase of density and massing and is not appropriate for all areas, including this parcel. REASONS TO DENY THIS _ APPLICATION jimil Transition

14 6. CH already has fewer single family homes than surrounding communities and the City at large. REASONS TO DENY THIS :I APPLICATION OR NO single-family zoned parcels in Ea t CH 61% of CH resident live in multi-residenti I dwellings!! average of 67% ONLY 39% Of CH residents live in singl family homes compared to the cit

SO WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL? r REASONS TO DEOPTHIS I AFILICATION 6. CH already has fewer single family homes than surrounding communities and the City at large.

15 SO WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL? r REASONS TO DEOPTHIS I AFILICATION 6. CH already has fewer single family homes than surrounding communities and the City at large. DIVERSITY IS KEY TO THE VIBRANCY OF A COMMUNITY Single family dwellings are home to two key elements of a community - families and seniors Row housing doesn't work for families and seniors (many stairs, small rooms & no yards) Diversity is weakened by density creep. REMEMBER: ONLY 39% of CH residents live in single family homes compared to the city average of 67%

16 REASONS TO NOT SUPPORT THIS APPLICATION 7. Strongly objected to by community residents, CH Planning Committee and CH Community Association Board Ave NE demarcation zone between M-CG and R- C2

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17 1 tre KM PAGES Cr nis occialekt,.. - _ surrogroo 0/comm.:IN OD DO NOT Mots 1%11, LW Da VIVA mot.* Pulkirarr SOP HICItcricrult caraa 1 Ire OWL roars APD COO r to err ntp mortis 1 IlLUE. WAS wrrormt, reoltralat OFFICE CONSOLIDATION 2001 Doceonto MG *IOC Dican,04. rate flonswg May Giscent Area Redevelopment Plan trim 111,1 Worst 117 rim 1 2 SAM REASONS TO NOT SUPPORT,/ L THIS APPLICATION idol 7. Strongly objected to by community residents, CH Planning Committee and CH Community Association Board. Zero community consultation regarding a change to the ARP

18 I SUMMARYA1111 CH residents and the City of Calgary have a common VISION for CH community. We are asking you to uphold our existing ARP.

ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION(S) 2017 January 26. That Calgary Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of the proposed Land Use Amendment.

ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION(S) 2017 January 26. That Calgary Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of the proposed Land Use Amendment. WEST OF NORTHMOUNT AND CHARLESWOOD Page 1 of 7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This land use amendment application seeks to redesignate a single residential parcel located in the community of Brentwood from Residential