PLANAPP 2024-00160 - Karen Drive, Westphal

Request

Application by Affirmative Ventures Association requesting a development agreement to allow the construction of a residential development off Karen Drive, Westphal (PID 40204133).

Proposal

The applicant wishes to construct a low-density residential development through the shared housing policies (UR-15A and UR-15B) of the Cole Harbour/Westphal Community Plan.  In 2011, site specific amendments to the Community Plan were approved that allow for a residential development on the lands in support of Provincial goals to provide affordable housing (Policy UR-13). Affirmative Ventures Association was granted the land by the Province of Nova Scotia under the Land for Housing Program with the intention of developing the affordable housing units. 

The major aspects of the proposal include:

• Approx. 30 dwelling units provided in a row-house building form. 
• A community centre to act as amenity space and accommodate any related support services.  
• Outdoor amenity/green space and parking for the residents.

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to building locations, parking locations, driveway access, and landscaping.
 

Process

The application will be considered under the Development Agreement process. 

Status

A public hearing will be held by Harbour East Marine Drive Community Council on October 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Main Floor Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS.

All oral and written submissions will be considered at that time. 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, NS, 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 17, 2024. Please allow sufficient time for delivery.

Information on how to sign up to speak in advance is available on-line: https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/regional-council/public-hearings

If you have questions about the public hearing process, 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 dean.macdougall@halifax.ca or call the Planner directly at 902.240.7085. 

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, Dean MacDougall, to make the arrangements.

This notice was posted to this site on October 4, 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 in Downtown Halifax. 

Application Letter
Site Plan (revised May 2024)
Traffic Impact Statement (revised May 2024)
Stormwater/Drainage Plan