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Request
Application by WM Fares Architects requesting to enter into a development agreement to allow an apartment building at 1562 Sackville Drive, Middle Sackville.
Proposal
The applicant wishes to construct an apartment dwelling at the site. The major aspects of the proposal are as follows:
- Six (6) storey multi-unit residential building;
- 98 dwelling units, of which 40 are to be 2-bedroom units;
- Approx. 128 parking spaces; and
- Indoor and outdoor amenity space for the residents of the buildings.
The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to the design and scale of the proposed building, traffic impacts, parking locations, driveway access, and landscaping.
Process
The application will be considered under the Development Agreement process.
Status
Currently this application is at the staff report preparation stage of the planning application process following the drafting of the proposed development agreement. The staff recommendation report to North West Community Council will assist them in their consideration of the planning request. The decision to approve or refuse the application will be made after a public hearing is held in the community. Notification of the day, date and time of the public hearing will be made available on this website, at Halifax.ca and mailout letter to anyone who received the letter and fact sheet previously.
Documents Submitted for Evaluation
The applicant submitted initial plans and studies required by HRM staff in June 2022. Based on the first team review process, required changes to the application were made by the applicant and resubmitted in December 2022. The relevant documents are linked below.
June 2022 - Application Letter
June 2022 - Building Drawings
June 2022 - Servicing Schematic
June 2022 - Traffic Impact Statement
June 2022 - Survey Plan
December 2022 - Revised Building Drawings
December 2022 - Revised Traffic Impact Stated (TIS)
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Mailing Address
HRM Planning and Development
Current Planning
PO Box: 1749,
Halifax,
Nova Scotia,
B3J 3A5
Attention: Darrell Joudrey (Please identify the Case # and address)