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Application by WM Fares Architects, on behalf of Cornerstone Developments Limited, to rezone seven (7) properties at 651 – 701 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Halifax from R-2P to R-3.
Proposal
The applicant wishes to rezone the above-mentioned properties from R-2P to R-3 to permit additional units within existing buildings at six (6) of the seven (7) properties. These properties are currently designated Medium Density Residential (MDR) under the Mainland South Secondary Plan. The existing buildings have been constructed as per the R-2P zone standards and each contain up to four (4) units. The applicant has indicated that the intent would be to construct two (2) additional units per building resulting in a net increase of 12 units.
The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail.
Process
The application will be considered under the rezoning and land use by-law amendment processes.
Status
Staff are undertaking a detailed review of the application.
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 Dartmouth.
- Site Plan (PDF)
- Traffic Information Study (PDF)
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Melissa Eavis
Planner II
Planning & Development, Current Planning
Telephone: 902.490.3966
Fax: 902.490.3976
Email: eavism@halifax.ca
Mailing Address
HRM Planning and Development
Current Planning
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Melissa Eavis