Pleasant Street - Development Agreement

This report is to introduce a new planning application submitted by Grand Multip Properties Inc. on January 9th, 2025, to enter into a Development Agreement to permit a new multi-residential development consisting of up to 140 units on two lots located directly across from the Nova Scotia Community College.
This report is to introduce a new planning application submitted by Grand Multip Properties Inc. on January 9th, 2025, to enter into a Development Agreement to permit a new multi-residential development consisting of up to 140 units on two lots located directly across from the Nova Scotia Community College.
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Public Hearing - Thursday, May 8th, 2025 - 6:30 pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall.
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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 :
- encourage comprehensive housing projects by revising requirements for Site-Plan Approvals in the CD Zone;
- update reviews and approvals of boarding homes;
- offer additional flexibility for agricultural uses in the CD and R-H Zones; and
- 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.
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Public Participation - Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall
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Notice of a Public Participation Meeting
A Public Participation Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8th, at 6 pm at Yarmouth Town Hall, 400 Main Street. All are welcome to attend.
What is the meeting about?
The Public Participation meeting will cover three topics:
- 8 James Street - this pertains to a request from the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia to enter into a Development Agreement to increase the number of permitted dwelling units at 8 James Street with the intent of converting the existing building into twelve (12) affordable housing units.
- Proposed Residential Development on Pleasant Street - this involves a request from Grand Multip Properties Inc. to enter into a Development Agreement to permit a new multi-residential development consisting of up to 140 units on two lots (PIDs: 90334798 & 90334780) located directly across from NSCC, Burridge Campus.
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52 Parade Street - this item involves a request from the owner of 52 Parade Street (PID# 90330986) Mohammed Saeme, to enter into a Development Agreement to permit adaptive reuse of the former Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School. The agreement would allow redevelopment of the former school into a range of institutional uses, including a training academy, associated board and accommodation facilities, and a medical clinic.
How Do I get More Information?
To find out more about each topic, please visit:
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Open House - Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm - Burridge Campus, Room C181
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- three (3), with an option for four (4), 35-unit apartment buildings
- between 105 and 140 rental units (including one and two bedrooms)
Open House
An open house information session has been scheduled to provide you and other adjacent residents and landowners with an opportunity to learn more about the intended project. The applicant and Town staff will be in attendance. The open house will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at the NSCC Burridge Campus, Room C181.
Where can I get more information?
If you cannot attend the meeting, feel free to email or call me about the project and learn how you may provide feedback.
Sincerely,
Marty Beck, LPP, MCIP
Town Planner, Town of Yarmouth
400 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B5A 1G2
Office: 902-742-4808, Email: martin.beck@townofyarmouth.ca
Who's Listening
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Phone 902-742-1505 Email martin.beck@townofyarmouth.ca
Planning Report
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Pleasant Street Request for Decision- Rezoning and Development Agreement .pdf (235 KB) (pdf)
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Attachment 1 - Site and Location Maps.pdf (1.65 MB) (pdf)
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Attachment 2 - Existing and Proposed Zoning.pdf (151 KB) (pdf)
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Attachment 3 - Site and Building Concepts .pdf (4.52 MB) (pdf)
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Attachment 4 - Proposed Development Agreement Pleasant St.pdf (6.01 MB) (pdf)
Lifecycle
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Open
Pleasant Street - Development Agreement has finished this stageThis consultation is open for contributions.
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Under Review
Pleasant Street - Development Agreement has finished this stageContributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
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Planning Advisory Committee - February 4th, 2025
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Open House - February 11th, 2025
Pleasant Street - Development Agreement has finished this stageAn open house information session has been scheduled to provide you and other adjacent residents and landowners with an opportunity to learn more about the intended project. The applicant and Town staff will be in attendance. The open house will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at the NSCC Burridge Campus, Room C181.
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Public Participation Meeting / Planning Advisory Committee - April 8th, 2025
Pleasant Street - Development Agreement has finished this stageA Public Participation Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8th, at 6 pm at Yarmouth Town Hall, 400 Main Street. All are welcome to attend.
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First Reading at Council - April 10th, 2025
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Public Hearing and Second Reading at Council - May 8th, 2025
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Notice of Approval - TBD
this is an upcoming stage for Pleasant Street - Development AgreementDevelopment Agreements have a right of appeal to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within 14 days of this notice. Development Agreements are considered effective at the end of this 14 day appeal period, if no appeals are received, and once they are registered at the Land Registry Office.
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Appeal Ends- TBD
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Registered - TBD
this is an upcoming stage for Pleasant Street - Development Agreement