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File # 20-16  
District: COUNTY WIDE
Application to amend the rezoning criteria relating to rezoning's from the Rural Mixed Use (A2) Zone to the Rural Industrial (M3) Zone or the Rural Commercial (C4) Zone.
The proposed amendments were identified in a planning application to rezone land to the Rural Industrial (M3) Zone to permit a recycling facility for Rhodenizer Salvage on (PID 55071294) Hiltz Road in Garland.

At the meeting held on January 5, 2021 Council passed a motion to authorize the investigation of minor MPS text amendments needed to revise the rezoning criteria for lands being considered for a rezoning from the Rural Mixed Use (A2) Zone to the Rural Commercial (C4) or Rural Industrial (M3) Zone. At the meeting held January 11, 2022, Planning Advisory Committee authorized a Public Participation Meeting, which was held on Feb 8, 2022. The Planning Advisory Committee passed a motion to forward the proposed amendments to Municipal Council. The application was reviewed by Municipal Council at its meeting held on March 1, 2022 and received FIRST READING. A Public Hearing was held on April 5, 2022 at 6pm and Municipal Council gave SECOND READING at a Council meeting on April 5, 2022.

The minor MPS amendments have been submitted to the Provincial Director of Planning at the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing for review and approval.

 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 21-09  
District: 1
An application for a development agreement to permit tourist commercial uses including a spa, wellness facility, event venue, accommodations and accessory restaurant on a vacant parcel (PID 55010979), Baxters Harbour

This application was given initial consideration by Municipal Council at their meeting on May 3, 2022. A Public Hearing was authorized and scheduled for June 7th, 2022 at 6 pm in Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex. Following the Public Hearing, Municipal Council will give final consideration to the application at their meeting scheduled for the same evening.


 
To access the Staff Report, please click here.
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Laura Mosher
Manager - Planning and Development Services
lmosher@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6102
File # 21-16  
District: 1
Tyler Fletcher has submitted an application for a rezoning on Lot 10AC-1B Parkway Drive, (PID 55479562) from C1 (General Commercial) zone to M1 (Light Industrial) zone to enable self storage.

The application was reviewed by the Planning Advisory Committee on April 12th, 2022 and received a recommendation to Approve the application.

The application was reviewed by Municipal Council at its meeting held on May 3rd, 2022 and received first reading.

Next step: A Public Hearing was approved and is scheduled for June 7th, 2022 at 6:00PM. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers and is open to the public. Members of the public can listen live at www.countyofkings.ca.

Council intends to review the application and give it second reading at its meeting directly following the Public Hearing.
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To access the Staff Report, please click here.
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-21  
District: 1
Parsons Green Developments have submitted an application to enter into a development to permit the development of a comprehensive neighbourhood development consisting of up to 6 apartment buildings containing up to 70 residential units each as well as 22 townhouse units for a total of 442 residential units. The subject properties are located southeast of the intersection of Summer Street and J Jordan Road (PID 55008627, 55354385, 55384796), Canning.

The application was reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee at its meeting on May 10, 2022 and received a positive recommendation to Council. Municipal Council will give the application initial consideration at its meeting on June 7, 2020 at 6 pm in council Chambers of the Municipal Complex.


 
To access the Staff Report, please click here.
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Laura Mosher
Manager - Planning and Development Services
lmosher@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6102
File # 21-25  
District: 1
A planning application for a land use by-law map amendment to rezone the property located at 5734 Highway 358 (PID 5014534), Scots Bay from the Rural Mixed Use (A2) Zone to the Commercial Recreation (P1) for the purpose of developing a campground has been submitted by Julie Skaling.

A Public Information Meeting was held remotely and has been recorded. A video of the meeting can be accessed below. The purpose of the recording is to provide information on the proposals and the policies used to assess the application as well as to seek feedback from the public.
Next step: The application will be reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.

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If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-27  
District: 1
Dwayne Mailman has applied to rezone the property at 1439 Baxters Harbour Road from the Tidal Shoreland (T1) Zone to the Commercial Recreation (P1) Zone to permit a campground.

A Public Information Meeting was held remotely and has been recorded. A video of the meeting can be accessed below.

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If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 22-02  
District: 1
Aaron Ewer of Halyard Developments has submitted an application on behalf of SAG Developments Inc. to develop a vacant parcel of land on the west side of Collins Road (PID 55037139), Port Williams. The proposal would permit a total of 127 residential units consisting of 3 apartment buildings having 33, 33 and 32 units each. A maximum height of 4 storeys is proposed. Additionally, 29 one unit dwellings are proposed.

This application is currently under review.
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If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Laura Mosher
Manager - Planning and Development Services
lmosher@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6102
File # 22-07  
District: 1
An application has been received from Michael Napier/Hayden Hopgood to permit the development of approximately 200 residential units in up to 3 separate, five-storey buildings as well as a one-storey neighbourhood commercial development on land near the intersection of Sutton Road and Belcher Street (PID 55030092, 55037915, 55534978, 55523153) Port Williams.

The application is currently under review.
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If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-12  
District: 2
Planning application submitted by Eagle Crest Golf Course for a Land Use By-law text amendment to permit a one-unit dwelling as an accessory use to a golf course in the Commercial Recreation (P1) Zone.

The application is currently under review.

The application will be reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.

 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-24  
District: 2
Application for a development agreement to permit a home-based business beyond the size permitted as-of-right in the underlying zone on the property located at 85 Middle Dyke Road (PID 55390694), North Kentville.

A Public Information Meeting was held remotely and has been recorded. A video of the meeting can be accessed below.

The application is currently under review.
Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-26  
District: 2
Amy Atwell has applied for a development agreement to permit a building addition to an existing dwelling at 331 Tupper Road in North Kentville. A development agreement is required because the subject property does not meet the zone requirements for minimum road frontage.

The application was reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee on April 12, 2022 and received a recommendation to APPROVE the application. The application was given FIRST READING by Municipal Council at its meeting on May 3, 2022.

Next step: A Public Hearing was approved and is scheduled for June 7, 2022 at 6pm. This meeting will be held IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Members of the public can also listen live at www.countyofkings.ca.

 
To access the Staff Report, please click here.
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 21-14  
District: 3
Application for a development agreement to permit a dwelling as an accessory to an active farm on the property located at 2204 Highway 221 (PID 55090740), Dempsey's Corner.

Next step: The application will be reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee at their meeting scheduled for May 10th, 2022 at 1:00PM in Council Chambers. 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook. The meeting is open to the public. Members of the public can listen live at www.countyofkings.ca.

 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 22-05  
District: 3
Donald Baker has applied to enter into a development agreement to permit the development of an accessory farm dwelling in the Agriculture (A1) Zone at the property located at 88 Coleman Road (PID 55368302), Waterville.

A Public Information Meeting was held on April 12th, 2022 at 1:00PM. The meeting was held to present the proposal, to review relevant planning policies and to seek initial feedback from the public. Please click the link below to view a recording of the presentation from April 12th, 2022.
Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-02  
District: 5
Application for a Land Use By-law text amendment to enable residential development on properties without road frontage in the Resource (N1) zone to permit a dwelling at PID 55123764, Nicholsville.

At the meeting held May 4th, 2021 Council passed a motion to authorize the investigation of a minor MPS amendment to enable the proposed text amendment.

A the meeting held February 8th, 2022, Planning Advisory Committee passed a motion recommending Municipal Council give first reading to, and hold a public hearing, regarding a minor amendment to the Municipal Planning Strategy enabling potential residential development on private roads in existence on Nov. 21st, 2019.

A Public Hearing occurred on April 5th, 2022. The application was reviewed by Municipal Council at its meeting held on April 5th, 2022 to receive second reading and was approved by Council.

The minor MPS amendments have been submitted to the Provincial Director of Planning at the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing for re for review and approval.

 
To access the Staff Report, please click here.
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-23  
District: 5
Mary D'entremont has applied for a land use by-law map amendment to rezone land from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone on property located in Greenwood, off of Highway 201.

Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 22-01  
District: 6
Joe Garber has applied to rezone a property on Mill Street, Waterville from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone, to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone. The rezoning would enable a multi unit building to locate further from a watercourse at the front of the property.

The application was reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee on April 12, 2022 and received a recommendation to APPROVE the application. The application was given FIRST READING by Municipal Council at its meeting on May 3, 2022.

Next step: A Public Hearing was approved and is scheduled for June 7, 2022 at 6pm. This meeting will be held IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Members of the public can also listen live at www.countyofkings.ca.

 
To access the Staff Report, please click here.
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 22-09  
District: 6
Planning application for a development agreement to permit a landscaping business and outdoor commercial display of modular homes on property located at 7096 Highway 1 (PID 55153696) Coldbrook.

A Public Information Meeting was held on April 27th, 2022. A recording of the presentation can be viewed below.

The application is currently under review.
Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 20-17  
District: 8
Application for a Development Agreement to permit multi-unit residential dwelling on property located at 3 Old Dyke Road (PID 55209530), New Minas.

The application is currently under review.

Next Step:

The application will be reviewed by the Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.

If you have any questions or would like to submit comments on this application, please contact:

Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-18  
District: 8
Jennifer and Werner Barnard have submitted an application for a development agreement to add a second dwelling within an existing detached garage at 10125 Hwy 1 (PID 55319412).

The application was considered by the Planning Advisory Committee on March 8, 2022 and received a recommendation to approve the application. The application was considered by Municipal Council on April 5, 2022 and received initial consideration. The application was reviewed by Municipal Council at its meeting held on [DATE] to receive [SECOND READING/FINAL CONSIDERATION] and was [APPROVED/REFUSED] by Council.

An advertisement will be placed in the Advertiser newspaper on Tuesday May 10, 2022 indicating that the application was approved. At that time, a 14-day appeal period will commence and expire on May 24. Appeals can be filed at the Utility and Review Board. For more information, please contact the Utility and Review Board at 902-424-4448 or board@novascotia.ca


 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 21-19  
District: 8
Robert Coldwell has submitted an application for a development agreement for 9347 Commercial Street, (PID 55210538), New Minas, to enable 2 additional residential units in an existing building.

Public Information Meeting was held remotely and has been recorded. A video of the meeting can be accessed below.

Next Step: The application will be considered at the Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.

Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 21-28  
District: 8
Application for a land use by-law map amendment to rezone from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone on property located at 9635-9637 Commercial Street (PID 55210868), New Minas.

The application was reviewed by Municipal Council at its meeting held on May 3rd, 2022 to receive second reading and was approved by Council.

An advertisement will be placed in the Valley Journal-Advertiser on May 10th, 2022 indicating that the application was approved. At that time, a 14-day appeal period will commence and expire on May 25th, 2022. If there are no appeals, the application will come into effect on the date the appeal period expires. Appeals can be filed at the Utility and Review Board. For more information, please contact the Utility and Review Board at 902-424-4448 or board@novascotia.ca

 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Will Robinson-Mushkat
Planner - Planning and Development Services
wrobinson-mushkat@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6173
File # 22-10  
District: 8
Marc Comeau of TMC Law has applied on behalf of the Orchard Valley United Church to rezone a portion of the property at 130 Cornwallis Avenue (PID 55206247) from the Heavy Industrial (M2) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone to enable the expansion of the existing place of worship.

This application was reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee on May 10th, 2022 and received a positive recommendation to Council. Council will give the application First Reading at its meeting on June 7, 2020 at 6 pm in Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex.

 
To access the Staff Report, please click here.
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Laura Mosher
Manager - Planning and Development Services
lmosher@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6102
File # 21-20  
District: 9
Trissa Dunham, of Big Falls Fish Growers has submitted an application to enable updates and expansion at 1165 BLACK RIVER ROAD (PID PIDs 55490197, 55479463, 55473029, 55473060), by development agreement.

Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 22-03  
District: 9
Chesley Long has applied for a development agreement to permit tourist accommodations at 536 Sunken Lake Road, Sunken Lake. The proposal is for up to 25 glamping vacation rental accommodations on the 5 acre property.

A Public Information Meeting was held remotely and has been recorded. A video of the meeting can be accessed below.

Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 22-06  
District: 9
Jerusha Young and Alan Connor have applied for a development agreement to permit 2 farm stay units on their agricultural property at 11140 Highway 1 in Lower Wolfville.
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If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276
File # 22-08  
District: 9
Kenneth Rent has applied for a development agreement to permit tourist accommodations at 1459 Forest Hill Road in Forest Hill.
Click here to view the presentation video
 
 
If you have any questions or comments related to this application, please contact:
Mark Fredericks
Planner - Planning and Development Services
mfredericks@countyofkings.ca
902-690-6276