Ward 1 key Development Permit applications

Existing land use district
Residential - Grade-Oriented Infill District (R-CG)

Proposed land use district
Mixed Use - General District (MU-1f3h20.5)

• 6623 Bowness RD NW is a 19,911 sq.ft. mid-block lot located on Bowness Road NW. It was acquired by The City in 1973 for the then future Shaganappi TR/Bow River overpass that never progressed. The original residential home and outbuildings were demolished in the 70s and the site currently is in Mobility’s stewardship and sits vacant, with a small playground.
• The Property’s current land use is Residential – Grade Oriented Infill (R-CG). The Bowness Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) was approved by City Council on December 17, 2019, identifying the property as within the “Neighbourhood – Mid-Rise” district, and did not include the parcel in its current or future open space plan.
• The property was determined to be surplus to municipal requirements and on October 14^th, 2022, Council approved a Method of Disposition (MOD) that included 6623 Bowness RD NW as a Non-Market Land Sale #3 (NMLS#3) site. The property was marketed in March of 2023 and Trellis was selected as successful applicant.
• Land use and Development permit applications are currently in progress.
• A portion of the proceeds of sale are to be reinvested into other Park infrastructure elsewhere in the community.

The Land Use Application will go to the Calgary Planning Commission on October 17, 2024, with a recommendation for approval and then to public hearing December 3, 2024.

Community
BOWNESS

Existing land use district
Residential - Contextual One / Two Dwelling District (R-C2)
Special Purpose - Community Service District (S-CS)

Proposed land use district
Housing - Grade Oriented District (H-GO)
Special Purpose - School, Park and Community Reserve District (S-SPR)

Background
In 2007 Council directed Administration to purchase the R.B. Bennett surplus school site, which was closed in the early 2000's, from the Calgary Board of Education with the following intent:

• revitalize underutilized surplus lands of R.B Bennett site
• preserve up to 2.7 acres for public open space amenities
• accommodate evolving housing needs by integrating low to mid rise residential development
• benefit from the established community lifestyle and services of Bowness
• developed in consultation with community input in alignment with existing policies and plans

The R.B. Bennett site is located in the community of Bowness framed by 33 and 31 avenues N.W. and the Bowwood Dr. N.W. The City of Calgary as landowner of the site is undertaking the creation of a Master Plan which will inform the Land Use Amendment and Outline Plan application to facilitate the redevelopment of the site.

The Preferred Design Concept will go to Public Hearing at the end of 2024.

Community
VARSITY

Existing land use district
Special Purpose - University Research Park District (S-URP)

Proposed land use district
Direct Control District (DC) / Special Purpose - University Research Park District (DC/S-URP)

Background
This application covers 31 hectares of land across 15 parcels within the University Research Park area. It proposes updates to the land use rules and introduces new land uses to the site.

New Proposed Uses:

• Dwelling Units
• Light Industrial (General)
• Hotel
• Grade-Level Parking Lots
• Structured Parking Lots
• Retail and Consumer Services

Additional Development Proposals:

• Building heights ranging from 24 to 90 metres.
• Adjustments to design guidelines, including:
  • Amenity spaces
  • Building orientation
  • Landscaping
  • Parking
  • Setbacks
  • Use area regulations

The Development Permit is anticipated to go to Calgary Planning Commission for the beginning of 2025 and Public Hearing later in the year.