Holiday Inn Express approved to convert rooms to rentals
Red Deer city council has approved the rezoning of the Holiday Inn Express (2803 50 Avenue), which would allow them to convert some of their 94 rooms into 50 apartment-style dwelling units.
Second and third readings of Bylaw 3357/F-2021 were passed following a public hearing on Tuesday, which changed the Holiday Inn zone from C4 Commercial (Major Arterial) to C5 Commercial (Mixed Use).
Councillor Lawrence Lee was the only one opposed to both readings, saying he believed not enough information was done to determine what impact these types of hotel room conversions will have on the surrounding community.
First reading was passed in July.