PLANAPP 2023-00349 - 660 Larry Uteck Boulevard & PID 41318049, Halifax

Request

Clayton Developments Limited, on behalf of SHX Developments (Shannex), is requesting to amend the Bedford and Halifax Municipal Planning Strategies, discharge two existing development agreements, and enter into a new development agreement to permit a lifestyle community on lands between Larry Uteck Boulevard, Starboard Drive, and Fleetview Drive, Halifax.

Proposal

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The applicant wishes to develop a master planned lifestyle community that will be owned and managed by Shannex on lands between Larry Uteck Boulevard, Starboard Drive, and Fleetview Drive, Halifax (PIDs 41316522, 41316514, 41318049, 41533340, and 41542648). The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:
•    buildings ranging from 2 to 12 storeys in height;
•    residential dwelling units including: townhouses, lifestyle apartments with or without assisted living, and full care nursing home rooms,     housing approximately 2,059 persons; 
•    a central amenity building with shops, dining, and accessory services for residents and the public;
•    outdoor walking trails, green spaces, gardens and lounge areas; and,
•    an existing office building to support the lifestyle community.

Policy Amendments Requested:
•    increase to the population permitted on site by 1,049 for a total of 2,059 persons;
•    increase to maximum building height from 6 to 12 storeys; and,

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

Process

The application will be considered under the Municipal Planning Strategy Amendment and Development Agreement process.

Status

A virtual joint public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  All oral and written submissions will be considered at that time. This meeting will occur in a virtual setting so attending in person is not possible. Written submissions are welcomed and encouraged in advance of the hearing itself. These submissions are distributed to all Councillors and considered at the time of their decision.

Written submissions may be forwarded to the Municipal Clerk by e-mail; by fax, 902-490-4208; or by mail, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3A5. Written submissions must be received by the Municipal Clerk’s office as early as possible and not later than 3:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024. Please allow sufficient time for delivery. 

The virtual joint public hearing will be webcast and viewed online.  Individuals seeking to speak at the hearing should contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024 to be added to the speaker's list.  We encourage all residents who have any desire to speak at the meeting to ask to have their name added to the list. Individuals who do not want to speak, at a later time may ask to have their name removed from the speaker's list.

To be placed on the speaker's list:

• Send an email; or
• Call 902.490.4210; or
• Send a fax to 902.490.4208

In your message, please include the meeting body (Regional Council and North West Community Council), the planning Case number # (MPSA-2023-00349) or civic address, in addition to your name, community of residence, email address, and telephone number. If you have questions about the process of the virtual public hearing, please email or call 902.490.4210 the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Should you have questions about the nature of the application itself, please email or call the planner directly at 902.478.9725.

View the staff report. If you have questions about how to access the staff report, email or call 902.490.4210 the Office of the Municipal Clerk. If the internet is unavailable to you, a paper copy of application materials can be sent to you by mail, contact the Planner to make the arrangements.

This notice was posted to this site on September 12, 2024 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. 

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 on Floor 3 of Duke Tower, 5251 Duke Street, Halifax. 

Revised Documents Submitted February 16, 2024

• Concept Plan
• Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Density and Amenity Chart
• Traffic Impact Assessment
• Conceptual Landscape Plan
• Underground Parking Plan

Revised Documents Submitted January 23, 2023

• Traffic Impact Assessment (superseded)

Revised Documents Submitted December 7, 2023

• Traffic Impact Assessment (superseded)

Revised Documents Submitted November 24, 2023

• Revised Conceptual Site Plan
• Traffic Impact Study
• Conceptual Subdivision Plan
• Density and Amenity Chart
• Written Response to Staff Comments and Proposed Architectural Requirements 

Previous Documents Submitted March 20, 2023

• Application Letter and Policy Rationale
• Application Form
• Traffic Impact Assessment (superseded)
• Water Servicing Review
• Sanitary Capacity Review
• Authorization Letter
• The Arbor Master Plan Study (superseded)
• Excerpts of Existing Relevant Policy
• Benefits of Shannex Development to Community
• Existing Development Agreement Case #01194
• Existing Development Agreement Case #01159