Case 23325 - 3195 Highway 2, Fall River

Request

WSP Canada Inc. is applying for a development agreement at 3195 Highway 2, Fall River, for a 4-unit townhouse and 8000 square-foot commercial building.

Proposal

The applicant wishes to construct a 4-unit townhouse development and an 8,000 sq. ft. commercial building. The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• A two-storey commercial building with a footprint of 4000 square feet, for a total floor area of 8,000 square feet
• A two-storey townhouse building with 4 units
• Shared driveway access, and 18 surface parking spaces
• The retention of existing vegetation along Lake Thomas

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to proposed buildings, parking locations, driveway access, landscaping, traffic impact, and phosphorus impact on Lake Thomas.

Process

The application will be considered under the development agreement process.

Status

The application has been submitted and is undergoing initial review by municipal staff and may change as a result of staff comments. A sign is posted by the applicant on the subject site advertising the Planning Application. Staff will undertake a detailed review of the application and undertake public consultation prior to sending a recommendation report to North West Community Council. Prior to any considerations on this matter, North West Community Council is required under the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, to hold a Public Hearing.  At that time, an additional opportunity for public feedback is provided. Notices of the date, time and location of the Hearing will be advertised in the future.

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 requested by email or regular mail by making this request to the planner list below. 

Application Letter
Site Plan
Building Elevations
Planning Rationale
Phosphorus Net Loading Assessment
Traffic Impact Statement
On Site Servicing Letter