Real Estate

“I hear from council that we’re supportive of making changes that will make [the bylaw] better for everybody, but I think we just want to make sure we understand why those changes are occurring and make sure we know a little bit more background information.”

“If we’re not able to come to a mutual agreement with the applicant, the CPC membership allows us to have a more robust conversation because there’s architects, there’s planners, there’s developers who are on the board and can help assist in that decision-making process,”

“To me, this is a wise use of space. I look forward to more vital homes.”

“The last tax task force was appointed by council and I think it’s really important in our roles as elected officials that we’re the ones appointing the members of the task force."

The proposed development, known as the Banff Legacy Inn and located at 950 Harvie Heights Road, consists of 12 buildings with amenity spaces for fitness facilities, a covered deck with hot tubs, private showers and retail.  

BANFF – A new name, new business cards and a fresh rebrand, but the same goal will be in mind for planning issues handled by the Town of Banff.

“The Canmore Planning Commission doesn’t have the power to compel owners to provide staff accommodation or any other type of development on this property and visitor accommodation is a permitted use, so we have very limited abilities of what we can do there."

In an at times spirited back and forth between council members, the issue – which saw council go 4-3 in favour of discouraging employee housing in industrial areas – had council members passion for the issue on full display.

“I’m really happy to see that council has chosen through this proposed ASP to try to control our future and lead by example in this regard and outstretch to business and non-profit and everyone else and say ‘let’s build this together’."

“The words we choose up here are incredibly important.  … I see this decision as bolstering the will of this council. We’ve had a great conversation and we’ve looked at all angles and everyone’s made poignant comments and debate. I look forward to that in the future.”