Minto In Kensington Open House Thursday March 23, 2017 6-8 pm Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association 1320 5 Ave NW
Project Background & Timeline Background Project Highlights Minto Communities continues their commitment to building in the community of Hillhurst-Sunnyside with a proposed Multi-Family residential development located at 613-621 9A street Northwest. As the first step in the planning approval process, Minto has submitted a land use amendment (rezoning) application to the City of Calgary. Located within a 1 minute walk to both the Hillhurst-Sunnyside LRT Station and the neighbourhood main street (10 Street) the site provides an ideal opportunity for transit and sustainable transportation supportive development. This proposed development will contribute to the continuing redevelopment of Hillhurst-Sunnyside into a bustling urban neighbourhood by increasing intensity adjacent to transit and supporting local neighbourhood shops and services. A sensitively designed 8 storey building comprising between 70 and 90 units; Improvement and activation of the back lane by introducing at grade residential uses, pedestrian mobility, activity and vehicular movement; Increased safety of the pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of the subject site by adding eyes on the street through increased sightlines of the space; Integration of the proposed development with the City of Calgary s Bow to Bluff urban design framework project that proposes improvements to the public realm alongside the LRT alignment. Project Timeline SITE ACQUISITION MEETINGS WITH THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LAND USE APPLICATION SUBMISSION APPLICATION CIRCULATION + RESPONSE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE APPLICATION REVIEW AT CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION LAND USE APPROVAL AT CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Minto begins process to Discussions about the future Submission of formal land use City of Calgary s review of Community information Development authority Approval of land use Submission and approval of purchase the site of the site and engaging application application session on the project and approval of application application development permit neighbouring communities land use application 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DEC 2016 JAN 2017 FEB 2017 FEB - MAR 2017 MAR 2017 HAPPENING TONIGHT APR - MAY 2017 JUNE - JULY 2017 AUG - DEC 2017
Minto Communities About Minto Portfolio Founded in Ottawa in 1955, the Minto Group has grown into one of Canada s largest and most respected real estate development, construction and management companies. With unsurpassed quality and unrivaled integrity, innovation and commitment, every Minto home - from thoughtful design through to construction and occupancy - is built to promote healthier lifestyles in connected communities. The remarkable story of Minto s growth is an inspiring saga of family values, social purpose, professional excellence and ethical responsibility. Bringing together the skills, energy and talents of over fourteen hundred employees, Minto has been instrumental in the design and construction of more than 70,000 residential and commercial properties in Toronto, Ottawa and South Florida. Minto Era - Bridgeland Minto 9A - Kensington Minto s distinctive logo stands for its strong values deeply rooted in tradition and its commitment to the environment. Over the years, the company has won numerous awards and accolades honouring its excellence in community planning and design, construction and customer services. Most recently, Minto won the prestigious Home Builder of the Year Award from the Ontario Home Builders Association in both 2012 and 2014. Minto 775 King West - Toronto Minto Beechwood
Site Context Minto in Kensington is located on 9A street NW, and north of 4th Avenue NW, and is nestled in between the communities of Hillhurst and Sunnyside. The subject site sits approximately 100 metres (1 minute or less walking distance) from the Sunnyside LRT station. Additionally, the site is situated near frequent bus routes that run along 10 street NW. The subject site is embedded in the bustling Kensington business area. Future residents of project will have immediate access to the many local shops, businesses, services, and amenities that the area offers. Many public amenities are within walking distance of the site including a library, community centre and numerous parks such as Riley Park and McHugh Bluff. Additionally, Minto in Kensington sits along the Bow to Bluff corridor, where a urban design strategy establishes a public realm vision to enhance the area along the LRT corridor. Legend Minto 9A2 Subject Site PEACE BRIDGE Kensington / Louise Crossing Buisness Revitalization Zone Bow To Bluff Urban Design Framework Sites BOW RIVER Parks + Open Spaces School Site Community Centre LRT Station LOUISE BRIDGE LRT Line Bow River Pathway Approx. 1 Minute Walk to LRT 0 0 50 50 100 100
Bow to Bluff Framework Bow to Bluff is a citizen-initiated project that is funded by the City of Calgary Council Innovation Fund. While working with the community, the main objective was to develop an urban design framework that would transform a public corridor along the Light Rail Transit alignment with recommendations that include an active living park at Memorial Drive, triangular pocket parks, a central civic space, 9A Street as a wooner, LRT separation, McHugh Bluff access, and laneway mews. The Minto in Kensington site has an immediate relationship with two proposed Bow to Bluff projects. The 9A street pathway improvement project proposes to enhance the safety and landscape and safety of the pedestrian walkway between the site and the LRT corridor while the Laneway Mews project proposes to improve the condition of the rear lane. Minto looks forward to working with the City of Calgary in implementing these projects in coordination with the development. 9A Street Pathway Improvement Laneway Mews Bow Gateway Park Bluff Stairway Connection (Completed) Map Insert Triangle Park Development LRT Station Platform Improvement (Completed) Central Corridor Civic Space Triangle Park Development Triangle Park Development 9A Street Pathway Improvement 9A Woonerf 9A Woonerf Bluff Gateway Park Laneway Mews Laneway Mews Laneway Mews
Existing Site Conditions SITE SITE PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY EAST OF SITE LANEWAY CONDITION WEST OF SITE SITE SITE VIEW OF SITE FROM EAST PATHWAY NORTH EDGE OF SITE
Land Use Application The rezoning application proposes to change the land use of the subject site from Multi-Residential - Contextual Medium Profile (MC-2) land use district to a Direct Control (DC) land use district. The building design will be determined during the Development Permit process and will have to follow the rules of the proposed DC land use district. The diagrams on this page illustrate the key rules that will apply. Existing Land Use Proposed Land Use approx: 1,390 m² Existing Land Use CITY REZONING PROCESS Proposed Land Use Proposed Setbacks Side Parcel - 1.2 metres Rear Lane - 0 metres Front Street - 0 metres Maximum Height: 26 metres / 8 storeys Maximum Density: 5.0 FAR (5 times site area) Total Allowable Development: approx 6,950 m²
Hillhurst - Sunnyside Area Redevelopment Plan The proposed development requires an amendment to the Hillhurst- Sunnyside Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). The maps illustrate the existing land use, density (FAR) and height of the ARP and the proposed amendments. ARP - Max Height (PROPOSED) ARP - Max Height (EXISTING) ARP - Land Use (PROPOSED) ARP - Max Density (PROPOSED) ARP - Land Uses (EXISTING) ARP - Max Density (EXISTING)
Building Concept The drawing on this page demonstrates the scale and massing of a building that would be built based on the proposed land use district. The photos surrounding the drawing illustrates the design principles that will inform the design of the building during the development permit process. 1. Laneway Mews 2. Rooftop Terrace 3. Four Sided Facade 1 8. Ground Floor Terraces 8 7 2 3 4. Garden Suites 6 4 5 7. Expressive Facade 1 6. Ground Level Articulation 5. Ground Oriented Base
Potential Building Types The images below are examples of the types of architecture, building massing, and scale expected to be built. Minto anticipates that the proposed residential mid-rise will incorporate ground level articulation that is appropriate for the immediate street context of the community.
Potential Ground Level Treatment The images below are examples of the types of design characteristics that can be integrated as part of the ground level treatment and street integration of the overall project.
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