PLANAPP 2024-01858 - 10 Cumberland Drive, Cole Harbour

Request

Request for development agreement to permit an 8-storey multiple unit dwelling adjacent to an existing 3.5-storey multiple unit dwelling at 10 Cumberland Drive, Cole Harbour.

Proposal

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The applicant wishes to enter into a development agreement in order to construct an 8-storey multiple unit dwelling adjacent to an existing 3.5-storey multiple unit dwelling at 10 Cumberland Drive, Cole Harbour. 

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Construction of a new 8 storey multiple unit dwelling with 144 units;
• Retention of the existing 3.5 storey multiple unit dwelling on the property;
• Relocation of the driveway access on Cumberland Drive further south;
• Reconfiguration of vehicle parking to include two surface lots and underground parking;
• Potential for 1,500 square feet of commercial space on main floor of the new building; and,
• Amenities for residents on-site, including potential amenity room, gym, rooftop patio/green roof, and community garden

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to the proposed building, parking locations, driveway access, landscaping, and servicing.

Process

The application will be considered under the Development Agreement Process.

Status

Public engagement for this application was completed on January 21, 2025 and you can find a summary of the engagement here. Comments from the public have been received and further review of the proposal by municipal planning staff is ongoing. Next steps involve staff drafting a report to recommend the approval or refusal of the proposal for review and consideration by the Harbour East-Marine Drive 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 in Downtown Halifax.