PLANAPP 2023-00340 (Former Case 24399) - Winslow Drive, Upper Tantallon

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Request

ZZap Consulting Inc. is applying for a development agreement to allow for a senior citizen housing development at 445 Winslow Drive, Upper Tantallon (PIDs 41277765 and 41277773).

The applicant had previously applied for a plan amendment and development agreement to allow for a strip-mall style commercial development over three properties including 445 Winslow Drive (Case 22547). Based on the public feedback received, the applicant has withdrawn that application and alternatively applied for a senior citizen housing development. 

Proposal

The applicant wishes to construct a three storey, thirty-one (31) unit residential building designed for senior citizens. The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:
•    One building, three storeys, thirty-one (31) units
•    Designed for senior citizens (specific standards included in development agreement) 
•    Driveway access from the northern side of the property, off Winslow Drive
•    Surface and underground parking
•    Outdoor community amenity space
•    The retention of the existing vegetation buffer abutting Hammonds Plains Road
•    Location is PIDs 41277765 and 41277773 which would require consolidation prior to approval of a development agreement

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal as submitted, and include information relating to the proposed building, parking locations, driveway access and an asssessment of goundwater capability. Included below is also a Traffic Impact Study (TIS). The TIS speaks to impacts from commercial uses, as the proposal was initially for a strip-mall style commercial development. The proposal has since changed to only include residential uses which HRM Development Engineering staff determined to be less intensive of a use. An addendum was submitted in December of 2023 to reflect the change in the proposal and include updated traffic data.

Process

The application will be considered under the Development Agreement Approval Process.

Status

The initial review stage for this application has been completed and we are now in the community engagement stage. The application will be open for comment until October 25, 2024. If you have any questions or comments, please provide them to the Planner at the contact information below.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact:

Maureen Ryan

Planner III

Development Services

Telephone: 782.640.0592

Mailing Address

HRM Planning and Development

Rural Policy & Applications

PO Box: 1749,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 3A5

Attention: Maureen Ryan