PLANAPP 2024-00499 - 592 Bedford Highway, Halifax

Request

Application by Parsco Engineering & Construction Ltd. (PECL) for substantive amendments to the existing Development Agreement at 592 Bedford Highway to convert the existing indoor amenity space into 4 additional residential units.

Proposal

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The applicant wishes to amend the existing development agreement on the subject property to create 4 additional dwelling units where indoor amenity space was required by the agreement. The proposed change would:

•    Not affect the exterior of the building
•    Increase the overall unit count from 35 to 39 units.
•    convert all outdoor terrace amenity to private terraces.
•    Reduce the indoor amenity space from 47 square metres (500 square feet) to 38 square meters (409 square feet).
•    Create 3 new units with a private terrace and 1 new unit without a private terrace.

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to floor plans.

Process

The application will be considered under the Substantive Amendment Development Agreement process.

Status

A public hearing will be held by North West Community Council on January 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Halifax City Hall (Council Chamber), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax, 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 January 13, 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 (ar68504@halifax.ca) or call the planner directly at 782.641.3478.

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, Ardalan Shareghi, to make the arrangements.

This notice was posted to this site on December 12, 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. 
1.    Design rationale
2.    Floor plans
3.    Elevation plans