Updated:
OCTOBER 28, 2024
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
HALIFAX REGIONAL COUNCIL
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 approve an application to allow for increased density, increased building height, and additional area to permit a lifestyle community development. Please refer to Status Section for further details.
Request
Clayton Developments Limited, on behalf of SHX Developments (Shannex), is requesting to amend the Bedford and Halifax Municipal Planning Strategies, discharge two existing development agreements, and enter into a new development agreement to permit a lifestyle community on lands between Larry Uteck Boulevard, Starboard Drive, and Fleetview Drive, Halifax.
Proposal
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The applicant wishes to develop a master planned lifestyle community that will be owned and managed by Shannex on lands between Larry Uteck Boulevard, Starboard Drive, and Fleetview Drive, Halifax (PIDs 41316522, 41316514, 41318049, 41533340, and 41542648). The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:
• buildings ranging from 2 to 12 storeys in height;
• residential dwelling units including: townhouses, lifestyle apartments with or without assisted living, and full care nursing home rooms, housing approximately 2,059 persons;
• a central amenity building with shops, dining, and accessory services for residents and the public;
• outdoor walking trails, green spaces, gardens and lounge areas; and,
• an existing office building to support the lifestyle community.
Policy Amendments Requested:
• increase to the population permitted on site by 1,049 for a total of 2,059 persons;
• increase to maximum building height from 6 to 12 storeys; and,
The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to proposed buildings, parking, driveway access, pedestrian connections, landscaping, and servicing.
Process
The application will be considered under the Municipal Planning Strategy Amendment and Development Agreement process.
Status
TAKE NOTICE THAT Halifax Regional Council did, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 approve the following:
PLANAPP 2023-00349 – Application by Clayton Developments Limited, on behalf of SHX Developments (Shannex), is requesting to amend the Bedford and Halifax Municipal Planning Strategies and enter into a new development agreement to permit a lifestyle community on lands between Larry Uteck Boulevard, Starboard Drive, and Fleetview Drive, Halifax.
The planning documents have been reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
The 14-day appeal period for the Development Agreement portion of the above-noted application begins today.
This notice was posted to this site on Monday, October 28, 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 on Floor 3 of Duke Tower, 5251 Duke Street, Halifax.
Revised Documents Submitted February 16, 2024
- Concept Plan
- Conceptual Subdivision Plan
- Density and Amenity Chart
- Traffic Impact Assessment
- Conceptual Landscape Plan
- Underground Parking Plan
Revised Documents Submitted January 23, 2023
- Traffic Impact Assessment (superseded)
Revised Documents Submitted December 7, 2023
- Traffic Impact Assessment (superseded)
Revised Documents Submitted November 24, 2023
- Revised Conceptual Site Plan
- Traffic Impact Study
- Conceptual Subdivision Plan
- Density and Amenity Chart
- Written Response to Staff Comments and Proposed Architectural Requirements
Previous Documents Submitted March 20, 2023
- Application Letter and Policy Rationale
- Application Form
- Traffic Impact Assessment (superseded)
- Water Servicing Review
- Sanitary Capacity Review
- Authorization Letter
- The Arbor Master Plan Study (superseded)
- Excerpts of Existing Relevant Policy
- Benefits of Shannex Development to Community
- Existing Development Agreement Case #01194
- Existing Development Agreement Case #01159
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Mailing Address
HRM Planning and Development
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Megan Backos