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File # P21-01
District: COUNTY WIDE
Location: Across Municipality
 
Minor housekeeping amendments to By-law 105: Municipal Planning Strategy and By-law 106: Land Use By-law correct typographical errors, maintain consistency and clarify policies and regulations.

The application was given first reading/initial consideration by Municipal Council on September 3, 2024.

NEXT STEP: A Public Hearing was approved by Municipal Council and is scheduled for October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm. The hearing will take place in Council Chambers and is open to the public. Members of the public can also listen or watch live at www.countyofkings.ca.
 
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File # 24-14
District: COUNTY WIDE
Location: County wide
 
Application to amend the text of the Land Use By-law to enable bed and breakfast operations in residential units within all zones that permit residential units.

A Public Information Meeting (PIM) was held on October 29, 2024, at 6PM in the Municipal Council Chambers at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook. A copy of the presentation and the recording can be found below.

Next step: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to the Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-15
District: 1
Location: 1081 Cape Split Road, Scott's Bay
 
Application to enter into a development agreement to permit a tourist commercial use (one tourist cabin) at 1081 Cape Split Road (PID 55014047).

Next step: This application is currently under staff review and a Public Information Meeting will be held at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 21-25
District: 1
Location: 5734 Highway 358, Scots Bay
 
File Update: This application has been converted from a rezoning to a development agreement. The nature of the proposal has not changed. The application from Julie Skaling proposes the development of a campground at 5734 Highway 358 (PID 55014534), Scots Bay.

Municipal Council approved this application at its meeting on May 7, 2024. The decision of Council has been appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Information related to the appeal can be found at https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/ or by calling 902-424-4448 and referencing Matter No. 11724.
 
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File # 24-09
District: 2
Location: Brooklyn Street, North Kentville
 
Application from Nick Bentley to rezone three properties located on Brooklyn Street (PIDs:55047856, 55472955, 55473987), North Kentville from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Multi-unit (R4) Zone to enable the development of multi-unit dwellings.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Municipal Council Chambers at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook. A copy of the presentation and the recording can be found below.

Next step: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-18
District: 2
Location: Highway 221, Centreville
 
Application to rezone a property on Highway 221 in Centreville from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Multi-Unit (R4) Zone.

This application is currently under staff review.
 
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File # 23-03
District: 2
Location: McKittrick Road, North Kentville
 
Application to rezone a property on McKittrick Road in North Kentville from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Multi-Unit (R4) Zone to permit 6 x 16 unit (3 storeys) apartment buildings.

A Public Information Meeting was held April 19, 2023 at 6:00 pm at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive. A recording of the presentation is available at the link below for viewing.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-13
District: 3
Location: 1143 West Halls Harbour Road (PID: 55041065), Halls Harbour
 
Application for a Development Agreement to permit short term rentals of an existing residential dwelling and 3 recreational cabins.

The application is currently under staff review.
 
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File # 23-16
District: 4
Location: 683 Central Avenue, Greenwood
 
Application from Rawaa Saba to rezone the property at 683 Central Avenue in Greenwood.

The application is currently under staff review.
 
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File # 24-07
District: 5
Location: 752 Central Avenue, Greenwood
 
Application to enter into a development agreement to legalize a 4 unit multi-unit dwelling and develop a new 4 unit dwelling.

A Public Information Meeting was held on July 17th, 2024 at 6pm at the New Beginnings Centre at 1151 Bridge Street, Greenwood.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to the Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-04
District: 5
Location: Block B (Portion of) Rivercrest Lane, Greenwood
 
A Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone the land located at Block B (Portion of) Rivercrest Lane (PID 55550347) from the Residential One and Two (R2) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone to enable the development of 26 townhouse units.

A Public Information Meeting was held on April 25,2024 at 6pm at the New Beginnings Centre at 1151 Bridge Street, Greenwood, NS, B0P 1R0

NEXT STEP: UPDATE October 28, 2024 - This file will remain open while waiting for further information to be provided and the staff review will recommence once the information is received.
 
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File # 24-12
District: 5
Location: Ernst Drive, Aylesford PID 55552640
 
Application for a Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone PID 55552640 Ernst Drive, Aylesford from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Mixed Density (R3) Zone to permit the development of 3 semi detached dwellings (with a total to 6 residential units) and 24 townhouse units.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Monday, October 7th at 6pm at the Millville Community Hall at 659 Victoria Road, Aylesford.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-05
District: 6
Location: 1386 Lockhart Mountain Road, Coldbrook
 
Application to discharge an existing development agreement and for a Land Use By-Law Text Amendment to add existing uses as a permitted use under the Comprehensive Neighbourhood Development (R5) Zone at 1386 Lockhart Mountain Road, Coldbrook (PID 55468383)

A Public Information Meeting was held on April 30th, 2024 at 6pm. The meeting was held in Council Chambers at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook.

This application was reviewed by Planning Advisory Committee on September 10th and received a positive recommendation to Municipal Council to give first reading to and hold a Public Hearing regarding the application.

A Public Hearing was held by Municipal Council on November 5th, 2024 at 7:00pm.

At its meeting on November 5th, 2024, Municipal Council gave the application Second Reading and approved the application.

A Notice of Passing shall be published on the Municipalities website on November 7th, 2024, marking the start of a 14-day appeal period. Information related to making an appeal can be found at www.nsuarb.novascotia.ca or by calling 902-424-4448.
 
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File # 24-06
District: 6
Location: 6746, 6754 Hwy 1, Coldbrook
 
Land Use By-Law Map Amendment to rezone the land from the Residential One and Two Unit (R2) Zone to the Residential Multi-Unit (R4) Zone to enable the development of three, eight unit dwellings.

A Public Information Meeting was held on April 30th, 2024 at 6pm. The meeting was held in Council Chambers at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-19
District: 6
Location: 7015 Highway #1, Coldbrook
 
Application received from Scotian Gold Co-operative Limited to rezone a portion of the property at 7015 Highway 1 in Coldbrook.

This application is currently under staff review.
 
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File # 24-17
District: 8
Location: 162 Jones Road, New Minas
 
An application from Logan Morse to enter into a development agreement at 162 Jones Road (PID 55205579), New Minas, to permit the expansion of a non-conforming residential use in a non-conforming building from 5 residential units to 8 residential units.


Next step: This application is currently under staff review and a Public Information Meeting will be held at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 20-17
District: 8
Location: 3 Old Dyke Road, New Minas
 
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.
 
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File # 24-16
District: 8
Location: 5329 Prospect Road, New Minas
 
An application from James Martell to rezone the property located at 5329 Prospect Road (PID 55199129), New Minas from the Highway Commercial (C5) Zone to the Mixed Commercial Residential (C3) Zone to enable multi-unit residential development on the subject property.

Next step: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-10
District: 8
Location: Prospect Road, New Minas
 
Application from Mark Redmond to rezone a property located on Prospect Rd (PID: 55199145), New Minas from the Highway Commercial (C5) Zone to the Mixed Commercial Residential (C3) Zone to enable the development of multi-unit dwellings.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the New Minas Fire Hall at 6 Jones Rd, New Minas. A recording of the presentation can be found below.

Next step: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 23-04
District: 9
Location: 11668 Highway 1, Grand Pre
 
Application to discharge an existing development agreement and enter into a new development agreement that would permit expansion of a non-conforming hotel.

A Public Information Meeting was held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Horton Community Centre - there were technical difficulties with the recording.

It has come to staff's attention that all the relevant proposal information was not provided in the initial Public Information Meeting. The planner initially assigned to this file has departed the Municipality. A new presentation was created and recorded by the planner now assigned to the file.

A new Public Information Meeting will be held in the community at a date to be determined, notification letters will be sent out and an Ad will appear in the local paper.
 
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File # 22-15
District: 9
Location: 339 Old Post Road, Grand Pre
 
Application for development agreement at 339 Old Post Road in Grand Pre to permit weddings and other special events within and around the existing barn.

A Public Information Meeting was held remotely in July 2022.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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File # 24-11
District: 9
Location: Greenfield Road, Gaspereau PID 55224067
 
Application to enter into a development agreement to permit a tourist commercial use with up to 12 tourist cabins.

A Public Information Meeting was held on Wednesday September 4th, 2024 at 6pm, at the Gaspereau Community Centre - 2806 Greenfield Road, Gaspereau.

NEXT STEP: This application is currently under staff review and will be brought forward to Planning Advisory Committee at a date to be determined.
 
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