Approved rezoning and plan amendment in Clifton Place area west of 125 Street NW and south of 102 Avenue NW in the Westmount neighbourhood.

Applicant’s rendering of proposed Clifton Place tower
Applicant’s rendering of proposed Clifton Place tower

City Council approved a planning application at the public hearing on July 10, 2017, for land at 10123, 10127, 10135, 10131, 10136, 10137, 10142, 10143, 10145, 10148, 10149, 10152, 10153, and 10156 Clifton Place NW.

The application proposed a plan amendment and rezoning, allowing for an 85 metre (approximately up to 28 storey) high-rise residential tower with a 24 metre (approximately six storey) lower base structure.

The Site

Clifton Place Rezoning Subject AreaLocation of approved development

The site is located west of 125 Street NW and south of 102 Avenue NW. The City and the applicant held separate open houses to explain the proposal to nearby residents and property owners. Details on the open houses are on the public engagement page.

Application Details

The application had two parts: Plan Amendment and Rezoning.

Plan Amendment

An implementation plan is a living document that guides the development of a neighbourhood.

The Groat Estates Implementation Plan (10.78 MB) designates this site as the previously approved DC2.804 zoning.

An amendment to the existing Groat Estates Implementation Plan was required to change policy and replace the existing map to allow this application’s rezoning.

The plan amendment map shows the area approved for rezoning.

Rezoning

The approved rezoning allows for a high-rise residential tower with a lower podium.

The existing DC2 Provision contained five sub-areas allowing the development of residential uses, commercial uses, and amenity space.

Two of the sub-areas were removed from the existing provision and allowed for new development regulations under a separate DC2 Provision.

The approved provision provides the opportunity for a mix of residential and commercial uses plus amenity space.

The existing DC2 provision retained three sub-areas which facilitate residential uses. Their development regulations remain unchanged.

Clifton Place Rezoning Maps

Map 1

Existing Zoning: DC2.804
Approved Zoning: Site Specific Development (DC2)

Map 2

Existing Zoning: DC2.804
Approved Zoning: Site Specific Development (DC2)


City Council Public Hearing Date: July 10, 2017

City Council Approval Date: July 10, 2017

Reference File Number: LDA17-0057

Key Features of the Proposal
Summary of Proposed Development Rights
Land Uses:
  • Apartment Housing
  • Community Recreation Services
  • Extended Medical Treatment Services
  • Group Home
  • Limited Group Home
  • Minor Home Based Business

(This is not a full list.
For a complete list, see the Draft DC2 Provision)

Maximum Height: 85 metres (approximately up to 28 storeys)
Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 6.5
Residential Density: Up to 200 dwellings
Maximum Tower Floor Plate: 800 sq m
Built Form: Tower with podium
Parking:
  • Parking to be provided as per the minimum
    requirements of Section 54 of the Zoning Bylaw
  • 0.5 bicycle parking spaces per dwelling
  • All parking is provided underground
Public Contributions: In negotiation
Technical Reports Under Review

Preliminary studies have been provided by the applicant to support this rezoning.

Report Name Purpose of Report Consultant
Environmental Site Assessment Phase I Identify expected traffic activity and traffic control required on the roads and parking impacts in the plan area. Shelby Engineering
Sun Shadow Impact Study Evaluate the shadow on the surrounding area in 3D space in the plan area. Wallman Architects
Transportation Impact Assessment Identify expected traffic activity and traffic control required on the roads and parking impacts in the plan area. Bunt & Associates
City Council Public Hearing Date:

To be determined

Reference File Number:

LDA17-0057