Priorities Plans. In accordance with Policy G-14A of the Halifax Regional Plan, this planning application was assessed against the objectives, policies and actions of the priorities plans, inclusive of the Integrated Mobility Plan, the Halifax Green Network Plan, HalifACT, and Halifax’s Inclusive Economic Strategy 2022-2027. While these priority plans often contain policies which were originally intended to apply at a regional level and inform the development of Municipal Planning Strategy policies, there are still components of each plan which can and should be considered on a site by site basis. Where conflict between MPS policy and priority plan policy exists, staff must weigh the specificity, age, and intent of each policy, and consider how they would be applied to a specific geographic context. In this case, the following policies were identified as most relevant to this application, and were used to inform the recommendation within this report:
Priorities Plans. In accordance with Policy G-14A of the Halifax Regional Plan, this planning application was assessed against the objectives, policies and actions of the priorities plans, inclusive of the Integrated Mobility Plan, the Halifax Green Network Plan, HalifACT, and Halifax’s Inclusive Economic Strategy 2022-2027. While these priority plans often contain policies which were originally intended to apply at a regional level and inform the development of Municipal Planning Strategy policies, there are still components of each plan that can and should be considered on a site by site basis. Where conflict between MPS policy and priority plan policy exists, staff must weigh the specificity, age, and intent of each policy, and consider how they would be applied to a specific geographic context. In this case, the policies of the Integrated Mobility Plan was identified as most relevant to this application, and were used to inform the recommendation within this report. The Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) guides investment in active transportation, transit, transportation demand management, goods movements, and the roadway network. The subject site is within the Urban Transit Service Boundary and bus stops are located along Shore Road. A former bus stop directly in front of the site will be reinstated with a new pole and sign in the location of an existing bus pad. The proposed mixed-use development furthers the intent of the IMP by adding significant residential density along this transit route, helping to contribute towards creating complete communities.
Priorities Plans. In accordance with Policy G-14A of the Halifax Regional Plan, this planning application was assessed against the objectives, policies and actions of the priorities plans, inclusive of the Integrated Mobility Plan, the Halifax Green Network Plan, HalifACT, and Halifax’s Inclusive Economic Strategy 2022-2027. While these priorities plans often contain policies which were originally intended to apply at a regional level and inform the development of Municipal Planning Strategy policies, there are still components of each plan which can and should be considered on a site-by-site basis. Where conflict between MPS policy and priority plan policy exists, staff must weigh the specificity, age, and intent of each policy, and consider how they would be applied to a specific geographic context. In this case, no conflict was found between the Regional and local SMPS policies and the priorities plans. The Regional Centre SMPS was written and adopted after these priorities plans were approved. As such, the objectives and policies of the SMPS align with the objectives, policies, and actions of the various priorities plans. Case 24111: Development Agreement 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xx., Xxxxxxx Community Council Report - 5 - April 24, 2023
Priorities Plans. In accordance with Policy G-14A of the Halifax Regional Plan, this planning application was assessed against the objectives, policies and actions of the priorities plans, inclusive of the Integrated Mobility Plan, the Halifax Green Network Plan, HalifACT, and Halifax’s Inclusive Economic Strategy 2022-2027. While these plans often contain policies which were originally intended to apply at a regional level and inform the development of Municipal Planning Strategy policies, there are still components of each plan which can and should be considered on a site by site basis. Where conflict between MPS policy and priority plan policy exists, staff must weigh the specificity, age, and intent of each policy, and consider how they would be applied to a specific geographic context. In this case, the following policies were identified to be most relevant to this application, and as such were used to inform the recommendation within this report: • integrating climate change considerations into land use planning policies and process by reducing sprawl and efficiently using transportation systems (Action 23 HalifACT); and • increasing housing stock to accommodate the growing population in Halifax (Strategic Objective 1.6 Halifax’s Inclusive Economic Strategy 2022-2027). PLANAPP 2023-00377: Development Agreement Lands on Pleasant St., Xxxxxxxx St., and Mackenzie St., Dartmouth Community Council Report - 5 - March 7, 2024 Conclusion Staff have reviewed the proposal in terms of all relevant policy criteria and advise that the proposal is reasonably consistent with the intent of the MPS. The site and building design, including the distribution of the building’s mass, results in a development that can be considered compatible and consistent with the existing development form in the area while also adding infill residential density in an area where the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy calls for increasing density. The C-2 zone allows for a variety of land uses including medium density residential provided they are in keeping with intent of the area plan. Therefore, staff recommend that the Harbour East- Marine Drive Community Council approve the proposed development agreement.
