PLANAPP 2024-00160 - Karen Drive, Westphal

Request

Application by Affirmative Ventures Association requesting a development agreement to allow the construction of a residential development off Karen Drive, Westphal (PID 40204133).

Proposal

The applicant wishes to construct a low-density residential development through the shared housing policies (UR-15A and UR-15B) of the Cole Harbour/Westphal Community Plan.  In 2011, site specific amendments to the Community Plan were approved that allow for a residential development on the lands in support of Provincial goals to provide affordable housing (Policy UR-13). Affirmative Ventures Association was granted the land by the Province of Nova Scotia under the Land for Housing Program with the intention of developing the affordable housing units. 

The major aspects of the proposal include:

• Approx. 30 dwelling units provided in a row-house building form. 
• A community centre to act as amenity space and accommodate any related support services.  
• Outdoor amenity/green space and parking for the residents.

The Development Plans (provided below) outline the development proposal in detail, and include information related to building locations, parking locations, driveway access, and landscaping.
 

Process

The application will be considered under the Development Agreement process. 

Status

TAKE NOTICE THAT HARBOUR EAST MARINE DRIVE COMMUNITY COUNCIL did, on THURSDAY,  OCTOBER 17, 2024 approve the following application:

PLANAPP 2024-00160: Affirmative Ventures Association is requesting a development agreement to allow the construction of a 30-unit residential development in row-house form off Karen Drive, Westphal (PID 40204133).

Any aggrieved person, the Provincial Director of Planning, or the Council of any adjoining municipality may, within fourteen days of the publishing of this notice, appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (902-424-4448) in accordance with the provisions of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.

This notice was posted to this site on October 18, 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. 

Application Letter
Site Plan (revised May 2024)
Traffic Impact Statement (revised May 2024)
Stormwater/Drainage Plan