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Request
Application by Affirmative Ventures Association requesting a development agreement to allow the construction of a residential development off Karen Drive, Westphal (PID 40204133).
Proposal
The applicant wishes to construct a low-density residential development through the shared housing policies (UR-15A and UR-15B) of the Cole Harbour/Westphal Community Plan. In 2011, site specific amendments to the Community Plan were approved that allow for a residential development on the lands in support of Provincial goals to provide affordable housing (Policy UR-13). Affirmative Ventures Association was granted the land by the Province of Nova Scotia under the Land for Housing Program with the intention of developing the affordable housing units.
The major aspects of the proposal include:
- Approx. 30 dwelling units provided in a row-house building form.
- A community centre to act as amenity space and accommodate any related support services.
- Outdoor amenity/green space and parking for the residents.
The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to building locations, parking locations, driveway access, and landscaping.
Process
The application will be considered under the Development Agreement process.
Status
The public consultation stage has ended. Thank you to those that provided comments and attended the public engagement sessions. Staff will publish the engagement summary once compiled and analyzed. Once published, staff will conducting a detailed review of the proposal with all information received through public consultation.
Documents Submitted for Evaluation
The applicant has submitted plans and studies required by HRM staff to properly evaluate the application. The documents are also available for review at the Planning Applications office in Downtown Halifax.
Application Letter
Site Plan (revised May 2024)
Traffic Impact Statement (revised May 2024)
Stormwater/Drainage Plan (revision forthcoming)
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Dean MacDougall
Planner III
Current Planning
Telephone: 902.240.7085
Email: dean.macdougall@halifax.ca
Mailing Address
HRM Planning Applications
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Dean MacDougall