PLANAPP 2024-00294 - 119 Merrimac Dr, Cole Harbour

Request

To enter into a new Development Agreement for the lands at 119 Merrimac Dr in Cole Harbour (PID 40145641).

Proposal

The applicant has applied to enter into a development agreement for the lands located at 119 Merrimac Dr (PID 40145641) to allow for the existing 41-unit residential building and the development of a new 8-unit residential building.

The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:

• Inclusion of the existing 41-unit residential building as is currently built
• Development of a new 8-unit residential building fronting onto Merrimac Dr
• Reconfiguration of the parking area and driveway entrances

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to existing and proposed 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 December 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Alderney Landing (HEMDCC Meeting Room), 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 December 4, 2025. 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 (kelly.greenland@halifax.ca) or call the planner directly at 902.497.5088. 

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, Kelly Greenland, to make the arrangements.

This notice was posted to this site on November 13, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. 

Documents Submitted for Evaluation

The applicant has submitted materials required by HRM staff to properly evaluate the application. The documents are also available for review at the Planning Applications office in Downtown Halifax. 

2024-00294 – Submission Site Plan