Date: December 2, 2020 at 6:03:02 PM AST
To: Katherine Kitching <kat(a)outdooractive.ca>
Subject: Re: [Bnranews] Update on lot behind NSLC and Cyclesmith
This was posted on that site a couple days ago. Ron
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 2, 2020, at 4:46 PM, Katherine Kitching <kat(a)outdooractive.ca> wrote:
>
> Hi all, in one of the "Centre Plan Walks" we did last month (alas now
postponed/cancelled due to COVID uptick), Jane asked if we knew what was to become of the
lot behind the NSLC (and Cyclesmith) off of Agricola.
>
> I asked around and here is what I learned.
> (as always, this is just my best understanding but should not be taken as the gospel,
I am just a layperson who is interested in this stuff!)
>
> First off, that property is governed under the new Centre Plan rules for Package A
which were approved in 2019.
> In that designation, it is zoned Corridor - Corridor heights vary from area-to-area,
but in this particular area the height limit is 20 metres.
> (Generally you can assume about 3m per storey).
>
> The proponent has submitted a "pre-application" which is being reviewed by
HRM
> If the proposal moves forward, then it will require a "Level 3 site plan
approval process" which means there will be a public meeting at some point.
> In addition, the proponent must show to HRM planners how the development meets all
the detailed design requirements outlined in the Centre Plan.
> There are way too many design requirements to outline here but they cover everything
from building size and shape, to relationship of the building to the public sidewalk, to
the types of materials that the building can be "clad" with, etc.
> In short, the building will be carefully scrutinized to ensure it complies with all
the good design principles that were included in the Centre Plan.
> Will be interesting to see what people think of the results!
>
> So to be clear, there is no official information about this proposal being released
to the public right now since it is in the pre-application phase (i.e. no official
application has been made), but someone posted this on Twitter the other day- which may
give an idea of what the proponent is hoping to build.
> To be clear: this is in no way approved or even officially submitted - just a picture
that somebody is circulating around!
>
>
https://twitter.com/HalifaxReTales/status/1333543867149377546
>
> Kat K
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