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Request
Application by ZZAP Consulting Inc., on behalf of the property owner requesting to amend the existing development agreement for Brunello Links to enable a “Nordic/Wellness Spa” as a permitted use within the golf course and create a minor alteration to the boundaries of where the golf course may be established, to accommodate the spa.
Proposal
The applicant wishes to amend the existing development agreement to allow a Nordic/Wellness spa as a permitted use within the area of the golf course. The major aspects of the proposed spa include:
• Outdoor hot & cold pools;
• Sauna;
• Steam rooms; and
• Resting areas
The alterations to the boundary of the golf course are only being requested for a small portion of the lands between golf holes 10 and 18. There are no changes to the existing boundaries of any residential lots, the boundary alteration is proposed within a parcel of land owned by the developer. The developer has proposed a minimum non-disturbance buffer of 6m between the proposed spa and the adjacent residential lots on Tuscany Run.
The Planning Rationale (provided below) outlines high-level details of the proposal. At this time, the proposed location within the rationale document is just a proposed site, it is not yet been confirmed as the location where a spa may be located. The proposal is to amend the existing development agreement to enable the Nordic/Wellness Spa as a permitted use within the development agreement and alter the boundaries of where the golf course is permitted to accommodate the proposed spa. The construction of the spa would require a separate construction permit, not included in this process.
Process
The application will be considered under the Substantive Amending Development Agreement process.
Status
The public engagement for this application has ended, however, comments from the public are welcome at anytime by reaching out to the planner. A staff report is now being drafted, to be considered by Halifax and West Community Council. Before any decision can be made by Community Council, a public hearing must be held first.
Documents Submitted for Evaluation
The applicant has submitted a planning rationale for changes to the development agreement to include the Nordic/ Wellness Spa as a permitted use. The documents are also available for review at the Planning Applications Office at 5251 Duke St., 3rd Floor, Suite 300, Duke Tower, Halifax.
Planning Rationale
Site Plan
Traffic Impact Statement
Safety Assessment
Existing Boundaries
Proposed Boundaries
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Mailing Address
HRM Planning and Development
Planning Applications
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Matt Conlin