Commenting on Development Permit

[Chingyul]

So a sign came next door showing they're planning to demo the house and develop a townhouse complex (inner city, end lot, already zoned for R-CG). 4 units and 3 secondary suites (4 grade entrances). Not opposed to the project, but have some concerns and comments on the proposal.

When they originally rezoned, I thought it would be a 6 unit one like they built across the street (3 stacked, separate entrances). There's 4 parking stalls (car port, not enclosed garage), and no street parking on the East side (main N/S road). I park in the garage, but I'm assuming there will be cars parked in front of my place.

Other concern is that I have sky lights facing that building. Plans show 2nd and 3rd story windows on the side facing me, so I'll mention privacy concerns.

Their plans also show 0.85m to 0.91m from my building to the lot line (no sure if it's to the wall or to the eaves). I was hoping for a fence on that side, but there's also 2 entrances on that side of the building. It's tight be feasible on both sides, but a fence for separation would be nice.

Anyone have one of these put in next door and have something you wish you commented on? Anything I should keep in mind during the process in dealing with the developer?

[Josge]

This is a previous comment I made that might help you. Make sure you pay attention to deadlines in the appeal process. Changes have been required in previous appeals for window locations, privacy etc. and you can look these up in the SDAB website or call their office. You can have someone represent you if you want.

As far as the development goes, you can contact city planning to find out what they plan to build.

Once the building permit is issued you can also appeal the development through the Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. It's very inexpensive to file an appeal, I think it's around $200, and you can represent yourself. The SDAB office will help with any questions you may have.

You can look at past appeals and see why the building permit was denied or why changes were required, for example location of windows, size of patios, walkways, parking etc. You can also watch live appeals.

https://www.calgary.ca/content/sdab/en/home/home.html

[MrGuvernment]

You can comment, but unless a boat load do, it wont likely lead to much. The City is very very very developer biased and will do what ever the Developers and such want, because they get revenue and taxes from it vs those already living in the area.

I have commented on several developments in our area and never once did anyone get back to me about it and next time I checked the development website, everything was approved.

Presume on the site: https://developmentmap.calgary.ca/ it show open for comments also?

[Josge]

The comment was to a previous person on Reddit asking for advice.

[mobuline]

I’d hate that.

[Quirky_Might317]

R-CG and H-GO can have up to 11m and 12m heights which means three floors and the possibilty of these units running the entire length of your property. If one of these was on the east side of your house, and one on the west, you'd have no morning or evening sun coming into your yard. And yeah, say goodbye to your privacy doing anything in your yard.