July 8, 2008 - Halifax Regional Municipality

HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 40
REGIONAL COUNCIL MINUTES July 8, 2008
Several Councillors wished to congratulate Dartmouth on a progressive development
that would revitalize the downtown area and noted that the proposal did, in fact, match
the policies as outlined in the Regional Plan.
Councillor Hendsbee noted that he was curious as to what archeological items would
be found when digging the development and hoped that they would be protected and
displayed. He and Councillor Murphy also expressed their concerns regarding climate
change issues effecting the highest tower of the development; particularly in the event
of a hurricane.
Councillor Harvey hoped that the designer of the tower would choose an appropriate
model as this project could either be an icon for the eastern side of the harbour or a
Fenwick Tower by the sea. He stated that he would prefer two smaller towers in place
of the large one and clarified that the motion before Council did not approve the tower
at this point in the development process.
Regarding view planes, Councillor McCluskey noted that, as a member of the
Brightwood Golf and Country Club since 1980, the views from the course would not be
effected.
A recorded vote was taken on the motion.
MOTION PUT AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
9.3 Case 00930 ­ Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By­Law
Amendment for 6955 Bayers Road, Halifax
Due to time constraints, this item was deferred to the August 12, 2008 Regional Council
session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 p.m.
Julia Horncastle
Acting Municipal Clerk