June 6, 2018 North West Planning Advisory Committee

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 30, 2018 Public Information Meeting and May 2, 2018

3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

4. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

5. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

6. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS

7. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
7.1 Correspondence
7.2 Petitions

8. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – NONE

9. REPORTS/DISCUSSION
9.1 STAFF
9.1.1 Case 21212: Application by WM Fares Architects, on behalf of Oceanstone Seaside Resort, to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Planning Districts 1 and 3 for 8646 and 8650 Peggys Cove Road, Indian Harbour in order to recognize the existing tourist industry use and permit its future expansion
 
During a recent compliance case, HRM staff determined that the subject property does not comply with the requirements of the MU-1 (Mixed Use 1) Zone. As such, the applicant wishes to rezone the property to the C-3 (Tourist Industry) Zone, which is more reflective of its current use and would provide greater flexibility regarding the resort’s future development. The major aspects of the proposal are:
• Create a definition for a “Resort” use;
• Rezone the subject property from the MU-1 Zone to the C-3 Zone; and
• Create new MPS policy to consider desired rezoning request.
 
In preparing the recommendation to North West Community Council, the Committee is being asked to assess potential impact on the community. The following is before the Committee:
• Potential of adversely affecting nearby residential and community facility development;
• Impact of the proposal’s operation characteristics on the surrounding community;
• Characteristics that make the site suitable for the desired use;
• Effect of the proposal on traffic volumes and the local road network; and
• Means by which solid and liquid waste will be treated.
 
The following is before the Committee:
• Applicant’s Letter
• Site Plan

For a copy of the materials presented to the Planning Advisory Committee, please contact the Clerk’s Office.

9.1.2 Case 21564: Application has been submitted by Nicolette Nicholas to rezone 65 Halfway Lake Drive from the R-1 (Single Unit Dwelling) Zone to the R-1A (Auxiliary Dwelling) Zone in order to permit an auxiliary dwelling unit within the dwelling
 
The applicant recently purchased 65 Halfway Lake Drive, which contains a single unit dwelling and auxiliary dwelling unit. A recent compliance case determined that the auxiliary dwelling unit was not approved and the property does not conform to the R-1 (Single Unit Dwelling) Zone. As such, the applicant has applied to rezone the property to the R-1A (Auxiliary Dwelling) Zone in order to bring the auxiliary unit into conformance. The major aspects of the proposal are:
• Rezone subject property from the R-1 Zone to the R-1A Zone to permit the existing auxiliary dwelling unit.
 
In preparing the recommendation to North West Community Council, the Committee is being asked to assess potential impact on the community. The following is before the Committee:
• Maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 40% of the dwelling’s overall gross floor area;
• No more than one main entrance along the front wall of the dwelling;
• Auxiliary dwelling unit’s power meter shall not be located on front façade; and
• One off-street parking space shall be provided for any single unit dwelling containing an auxiliary dwelling unit.
 
The following is before the Committee:
• Designation Map
• Zoning Map
• R-1 Zone
• R-1A Zone
• Minutes from May 7, 2018 PIM

For a copy of the materials presented to the Planning Advisory Committee, please contact the Clerk’s Office.

10. ADDED ITEMS

11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – July 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Sackville Heights Community Centre Gym, 45 Connolly Road, Middle Sackville

12. ADJOURNMENT 

INFORMATION ITEMS – NONE