July 8, 2008 - Halifax Regional Municipality

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REGIONAL COUNCIL MINUTES July 8, 2008
development; noting that Bishop’s Landing was a prime example. Ms. Foote indicated
that she lived across from the Marine Slips and had no problem with her view of
Dominion and Secunda as they were typical sites of a working harbour. In closing, she
advised that she was against the proposal and although she had no problem with
development under a proper size she believed this project to be beyond the scale of
anything envisioned by those who had developed the current policies.
Mr. Don Lane, Dartmouth, concurred with everything that Ms. Foote had said and
advised that had also submitted an e­mail for the record. He stated that he was against
the project in its entirety and had concerns along with one hundred and fifty (150) other
residents over landfill in the harbour. He noted that construction would cause more
than five to ten years of constant traffic, trucks, dirt and noise for the area. In closing,
Mr. Lane indicated that he was not in total objection to the project, however, he felt that
it should respect exiting policies and view planes.
Mr. Robert Bell, Dartmouth, stated that he was in favour of the project and that it been
a long time coming.
Mr. Jerry Blumenthal, Halifax, wished to congratulate Mr. Fares and EDM. He noted
that when he was young, businesses in both Halifax and Dartmouth were booming,
however, they were hurt by the presence of big box stores. He indicated that HRM
needed development in the downtown core as it would bring hundreds of people into
the area as well as create a more sustainable municipality.
Mr. Jeff McLatchy, Bedford, indicated that he was in support of the development. He
stated that his business, Celtic Corner, had been in downtown Dartmouth for three busy
years and noted that the area would continue to grow despite the project being
approved or not, however, the development would help. He advised that HRM must
recognize worthy development by encouraging private enterprise in the downtown and
by sending the message that HRM was a progressive area.
Mr. Eric Burchill, Waterfront Development Corporation, Director of Planning and
Development, wished to speak in favour of the project as he believed it to be a
valuable asset to Dartmouth and Halifax Harbour. He stated that the Corporation had
been engaged in various discussions with the developer and also wished to support
phase 2 of the development.
Ms. Helen Anstey, Dartmouth, advised that she had submitted an e­mail for the
record and that she was in complete agreement with what others had said in support of
the development. She stated that it was about time that Dartmouth received the kind of
waterfront development that Halifax had and wished to thank Mr. Fares.