Policy E-14 definition
Policy E-14. Town Council shall require that environmentally sensitive areas as identified in Policy E-13 remain in a natural state, unless as part of a development agreement the proponent undertakes an environmental impact study to determine whether the environmental constraints are non-existent or can be overcome without adversity to the environment. The study shall identify the area's sensitivities through consideration of the items listed in the chart within Appendix A. The study shall address the impact of the proposed development on the area's identified sensitivities and how the impact(s) may be mitigated. The study shall also establish a means of monitoring any potential impacts during the development phase and for a specific time following development. Proposals considered under this policy shall be subject to the evaluation criteria contained in Policy Z-3. An environmental study has been completed and is attached to this report. The study reviews the proposed use of engineered underground water retention ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to maintain the capacity of the wetland and the reduction in environmental setback from 100 feet to 50 feet. The study concludes that “provided the developer follow applicable guidelines and suggested best practices, no negative impacts from this project are expected to result if the setback requirement is reduced from 100ft to 50ft. The study follows the format proposed in Attachment A. The Nova Scotia Environment wetland alteration Approval requires the installation of a shallow monitoring well within remaining wetland habitat at the property line between the subject property and the southern adjacent property in order to establish baseline surface water levels and demonstrate there is no effect on the remaining wetland. Staff are of the opinion that such testing as required by NSE complies with this policy. Policy Z-3: It shall be the policy of Town Council when considering zoning amendments and development agreements [excluding the WFCDD area] with the advice of the Planning Department, to have regard for all other relevant criteria as set out in various policies of this plan as well as the following matters: