PLANAPP 2024-00311 - 204 Conrad Road, Lawrencetown

Request

Request from Matthew and Jordyn Howse to enter into a development agreement to allow a café use in an existing accessory building.

Proposal

The applicant wishes to enter into a development agreement to allow a café on the subject property in an existing accessory building. The existing building was previously a woodworking shop and is recognized as an existing commercial use in the Land Use By-law for Lawrencetown. The Lawrencetown Municipal Planning Strategy enables Council to consider changes to existing recognized commercial uses according to policy P-39A, which this application is being considered under.

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Renovation to the existing building to accommodate the coffee shop & take out restaurant use.
• 9 parking spaces (including 1 accessible and two electric vehicle charging stations)

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to the traffic impact, the proposed building renovation plans, and project rationale. 
 

Process

The application will be considered under the Development Agreement Process. 

Status

Staff have concluded the public engagement on this file and are currently in the Development Agreement review process. Once this has been completed, Staff will begin the process of drafting a staff recommendation which will be presented to Community Council.

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 at 5251 Duke Street, Halifax, Suite 300.. 

A- Rationale Letter (Property owners)
B- Rationale Letter (Architect)
C-Traffic Impact Statement
D- Construction Plans
E- Location Certificate
F- Conceptual Site Plan