42 Argyle Street - Adaptive Reuse of Existing Building

A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 8th, at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 400 Main Street. Members of the public can attend and speak at the hearing, or hand in written submissions. Written submissions can be emailed to admin@townofyarmouth.ca, or delivered to Town Hall, and must be received by 12pm (noon) on May 5th, 2025.

What is the Hearing About?

This Public Hearing will address the following five items:

1. Proposed Development Agreement for 8 James Street

The Town has received a Development Agreement application to convert 8 James Street (PID# 90337155) into 12 rental dwelling units. Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed Development Agreement.

2. Proposed Development Agreement for Land Adjacent to Pleasant Street

The Town has received a rezoning and Development Agreement application to permit up to 140 residential units on two lots (PID# 90334780 and PID# 90334798) located directly across from the Burridge Campus (NSCC). Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed rezoning and Development Agreement.

3. Proposed Development Agreement for 52 Parade Street

The owner of 52 Parade Street (PID# 90330986) applied to enter into a Development Agreement to accommodate adaptive reuse of the former Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School. Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed Development Agreement.

4. Proposed Development Agreement for 42 Argyle Street

The owner of 42 Argyle Street (PID# 90212184) applied to rezone 42 Argyle Street and enter into a Development Agreement to accommodate adaptive reuse of the existing building (a former church). Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed rezoning, Development Agreement and associated amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy.

5. Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Land Use Bylaw

The Town has initiated several amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to :

1. encourage comprehensive housing projects by revising requirements for Site-Plan Approvals in the CD Zone;
2. update reviews and approvals of boarding homes;
3. offer additional flexibility for agricultural uses in the CD and R-H Zones; and
4. to add 'Construction trades and Contractor' use to the C-2 Zone.

Council has approved to move forward with a Public Hearing prior to consideration of the proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and associated changes to the Municipal Planning Strategy.

For more information you may contact us by phone at (902) 742-1505 or by email planningadmin@townofyarmouth.ca. You may also obtain a copy of the Planner's reports at Town Hall, 400 Main Street.

RE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING – REDEVELOPMENT OF 42 ARGYLE STREET

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6pm at Town Hall - 400 Main St, Yarmouth

The Town of Yarmouth has received a planning application from the owner of 42 Argyle Street (shown on the images below), to permit re-use of the former church as a restaurant.

Public Participation Meeting

A Public Participation Meeting has been scheduled for TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025 AT 6PM at the Town Hall (400 Main St). The meeting will allow interested parties to provide their thoughts on the submitted application directly to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC).

Feedback received will help inform the Committee’s recommendation on the application to Council (see process steps and timing in the lifecycle section). All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Where can I get more information?

If you cannot attend the meeting, feel free to email or call me about the project and your opportunities to provide input for Council’s consideration.

Sincerely,

Marty Beck, LPP, MCIP

Town Planner

Town of Yarmouth

400 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B5A 1G2

Office: 902-742-1505, Email: martin.beck@townofyarmouth.ca