Updated:
The application is currently being reviewed by municipal staff. A mailout will be sent to the neighborhood in the next week to collect feedback, questions, comments, or concerns from the public until November 5, 2021.
Request
WM Fares Architects is applying for substantive amendments to an existing development agreement to enable changes to the exterior building materials and design at 8 Walker Avenue, Lower Sackville.
Proposal
The applicant proposes to extend the commencement and completion times of the existing development agreement, as well as modifications to the building design and updating materials and colours. This agreement was approved by North West Community Council in 2015.
The major aspects of the approved proposal are as follows:
- Two 4-storey mixed-use buildings on top of basement level parking garage;
- 124 units in total; all units proposed to be 2-bedroom;
- 10,000 square feet commercial space in total;
- Minimum 110 underground parking spaces and 90 surface parking spaces;
- Grade level open space amenity located in the courtyard formed by buildings; and
- Landscape plan prepared by Landscape Architect required.
The proposed changes include:
• Change to the building exterior materials/colours and design.
• A time extension request for the time to begin construction of the development and;
• A time extension request for the time to complete the construction of the development.
The Existing Development Agreement (provided below) outlines the development proposal in detail, and includes information related to proposed buildings, site development, parking, driveway access and landscaping.
Process
The application will be considered under the Substantive Amendment to Development Agreement process.
Status
A mailout will be sent to the neighbourhood in the next week to collect feedback, questions, comments, or concerns from the public until November 5, 2021.
Documents Submitted for Evaluation
The applicant has submitted plans and studies required by municipal staff to properly evaluate the application. The relevant documents are linked below but may also be provided via email or regular mail by making a request to the planner listed below.
Application
Existing Development Agreement
Traffic Study
Updated Site Plan/Elevations
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Brittney MacLean
Planner II
Current Planning
Telephone: 902.223.6154
Fax: 902.490.3976
Email: macleab@halifax.ca
Mailing Address
HRM Planning Applications
Current Planning
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Brittney MacLean