Case 22396 - Lands off Elm Grove Avenue, Timberlea

Request

Application by Zwicker Zareski Architecture and Planning requesting to rezone and enter into a development agreement to allow for multi-lot residential development on lands off Elm Grove Avenue, Timberlea (PIDs: 40143380, 40162547, 40162588, 40162406, 40162513, 40162471, 40162430, 40162398, and 40143299).

Proposal

The subject property is designated Urban Residential (UR) under the Timberlea/Lakeside/Beechville Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and zoned R-1 (Single Unit Dwelling) under the Timberlea/Lakeside/Beechville Land Use By-law.

The applicant is requesting to rezone the lands to the CDD (Comprehensive Development District) Zone to enable the request to enter into a Development Agreement to allow for a 67-unit residential subdivision with a mix of townhouses and single unit dwellings. The proposed development is to be accessed from Elm Grove Avenue and Myra Road.

Process

The application will be considered under the Rezoning and Development Agreement process.

Status

A public information meeting (PIM) was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. View a copy of the meeting presentation. View the minutes from the meeting. 

A virtual public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  All oral and written submissions will be considered at that time. This meeting will occur in a virtual setting and attending in person is not possible. Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, written submissions are welcomed and encouraged in advanced 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 May 11, 2021. Please allow sufficient time for delivery given slower than typical mail delivery times during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

The virtual public hearing will be webcast and may be viewed online. Individuals seeking to speak at the hearing may contact the Municipal Clerk’s office no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 10, 2021 to be added to the speakers list to speak by telephone.  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 speakers list. 

To be placed on the speakers list:
•    Send an email; or
•    Call and leave a voicemail at 902.490.4210; or
•    Send a fax to the clerk at 902.490.4208.

In your message, please include the meeting body, the planning Case number (Case 22396) or civic address, in addition to your name, community of residence, email address, and telephone number. Should you have questions about the nature of application itself, please contact the planner directly or call 902-240-7085. 

Should you have questions about the process of the virtual public hearing, please contact the Municipal Clerks Office or call 902.490.4210. View the Frequently Asked Questions for additional information on virtual public hearings.

View the staff report that will be considered by Halifax and West Community Council. 

Documents Submitted for Evaluation

The applicant has submitted plans and studies required by municipal staff to properly evaluate the application.