Home Renovation and Accessory Suite at 561 Buffalo Street, Banff
Official title: Town of Banff 25DP07 561 Buffalo St Residential Renovation Including Addition and Accessory Suite
A homeowner in Banff wants to convert a single-family home into a two-unit dwelling. The project involves adding two sections to the lower floor with new foundations, plus exterior changes like windows, doors, decks, and siding. Some trees would be removed for fire safety.
Why This Matters
Live near 561 Buffalo Street? This renovation could change the look of your neighbourhood. It's also part of a broader trend of adding housing units in Banff, where housing is notoriously scarce.
What Could Change
If approved, a single-family home becomes a two-unit dwelling. The building footprint expands with new foundations. Trees on the property may be removed under fire-smart guidelines.
Key Issues
- Should the conversion from single-family to two-dwelling be approved?
- Are the proposed exterior changes appropriate for the neighbourhood?
- Is the tree removal for fire-smart purposes acceptable?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.