Common use of Community Engagement Clause in Contracts

Community Engagement. The community engagement process is consistent with the intent of the HRM Community Engagement Strategy. The level of community engagement was consultation, achieved through providing information and seeking comments through the HRM website, signage posted on the subject site, letters mailed to property owners within the notification area and a Public Information Meeting held on December 7, 2017. Attachment D contains a copy of the minutes from the meeting. One member of the public, plus the area Councillor, attended the meeting; no significant concerns were raised. A public hearing must be held by North West Community Council before they can consider approval of the proposed LUB amendments which fall under the Bedford Plan Area. Should North West Community Council decide to proceed with a public hearing for the proposed LUB amendments, in addition to the published newspaper advertisements, property owners within the notification area shown on Map 2 will be Case 21094: Discharging Agreement and LUB amendment Clearwater Seafoods, 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Community Council Report - 4 - June 11, 2018 notified of the hearing by regular mail. The HRM website will also be updated to indicate notice of the public hearing. A public hearing is not required for the DA discharge, as the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter provides a mechanism for the North West Community Council to discharge the existing development agreement. Part VIII, Section 244, identifies that Council may discharge a development agreement, in whole or in part, in accordance with the terms of the agreement or with the concurrence of the property owner. The Charter does not require a public hearing for the discharge of an agreement or a portion thereof. A development agreement may be discharged by resolution of Community Council and is not subject to an appeal process. The proposal will potentially impact local property owners, businesses, residents, and Clearwater Seafoods’ employees and customers. North West Planning Advisory Committee On January 3, 2018, the North West Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) recommended that the application as presented by the applicant be approved. Staff subsequently worked to refine the proposed LUB amendments requested by the applicant to ensure consistency with the MPS. A report from the PAC to Community Council will be provided under separate cover.

Community Engagement. The community engagement process is consistent with the intent of the HRM Community Engagement Strategy. The level of community engagement was consultation, achieved through providing information and seeking comments through the HRM websitewebsite (89 unique webpage views), signage posted on the Case 21863: Development Agreement Sackville Drive/Xxxxxx Lake Drive, Middle Sackville Community Council Report - 3 - November 9, 2020 subject site, 27 letters mailed to property owners within the notification area and a public information meeting held on May 16, 2019. Approximately twelve people attended the Public Information Meeting held on December 7, 2017. and Attachment D C contains a copy summary of the minutes comments from the meeting. One member The public comments received on the original 10-unit townhouse proposal primarily include the following topics: • Concerns regarding traffic volume, queuing and safety on Xxxxxx Lake Drive and Sackville Drive; • Concerns regarding proximity and number of driveways (10) proposed near the Xxxxxx Lake Rd./ Sackville Drive intersection; • Concerns regarding the units potentially being rental units versus owner-occupied; and • Environmental concerns regarding stormwater drainage and impact on wetlands. As a result of comments received from members of the publicpublic and staff, plus the area Councillor, attended revised proposal for a 7-unit townhouse-style development via the meeting; no significant concerns were raiseddevelopment agreement process (noted above) was presented to the North West PAC (refer to section below). A public hearing must be held by North West Community Council before they Council can consider approval of the proposed LUB amendments which fall under the Bedford Plan Areadevelopment agreement. Should North West Community Council decide to proceed with a public hearing for the proposed LUB amendmentson this application, in addition to the published newspaper advertisements, property owners within the notification area shown on Map 2 3 will be Case 21094: Discharging Agreement and LUB amendment Clearwater Seafoods, 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Community Council Report - 4 - June 11, 2018 notified of the hearing by regular mail. The HRM website will also be updated to indicate notice of the public hearing. A public hearing is not required for the DA discharge, as the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter provides a mechanism for the North West Community Council to discharge the existing development agreement. Part VIII, Section 244, identifies that Council may discharge a development agreement, in whole or in part, in accordance with the terms of the agreement or with the concurrence of the property owner. The Charter does not require a public hearing for the discharge of an agreement or a portion thereof. A development agreement may be discharged by resolution of Community Council and is not subject to an appeal process. The proposal will potentially impact local residents and property owners, businesses, residents, and Clearwater Seafoods’ employees and customers. North West Planning Advisory Committee On January 3May 27, 20182020, the North West Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) recommended that the application as presented by proceed, with consideration given to making the applicant be approvedfirst driveway off Xxxxxx Lake Drive an entrance only with the second driveway being an exit only. Staff subsequently worked reviewed the driveway proposal. It is possible to refine include requirements in the proposed LUB amendments requested agreement for separate (enter/ exit only) driveways which would be required to meet the Streets By-law (S-300). However, staff advise that the current proposal for a total of 7 units being served by two driveways meeting the applicant requirements of By-law S-300 is appropriate. Accordingly, there is no reason to ensure consistency with place additional restrictions on the MPSdevelopment. A report from the PAC to Community Council will be provided under separate cover.

Community Engagement. The community engagement process is consistent with the intent of the HRM Community Engagement Strategy. The level of community engagement was consultation, . Staff achieved through this by: • providing information and seeking comments through the HRM website, ; • requiring the applicant to post signage posted on the subject site, ; • mailing letters mailed to property owners within the notification area area; and • hosting a Public Information Meeting held public information meeting on December 7October 18, 20172018. Attachment D C contains a copy summary of the minutes comments from the meeting. Comments included: • Some residents were concerned about increased traffic; • Some residents were concerned about parking overflow onto Pepperell Street; • One member of the public, plus the area Councillor, attended the meetingresident was concerned about sewer capacity; no significant concerns were raised• One resident was concerned about new developments xxxxxxx in smaller residential buildings on Pepperell Street; and • Some business owners supported development and hoped it would bring more customers. A public hearing must be held by North Halifax and West Community Council before they can consider approval of the proposed LUB amendments which fall under the Bedford Plan Area. Should North West Community Council decide to proceed with must hold a public hearing for before approving the proposed LUB amendmentsdevelopment agreement. If Community Council proceeds with a virtual public hearing, in addition to the published newspaper advertisements, then property owners within in the notification area shown on (Map 2 2) will be Case 21094: Discharging Agreement and LUB amendment Clearwater Seafoodsmailed an invitation. In addition, 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Community Council Report - 4 - June 11, 2018 notified of the hearing by regular mail. The HRM website ads will also be updated to indicate notice of the public hearing. A public hearing is not required for the DA discharge, as the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter provides published in a mechanism for the North West Community Council to discharge the existing development agreement. Part VIII, Section 244, identifies that Council may discharge a development agreement, in whole or in part, in accordance with the terms of the agreement or with the concurrence of the property owner. The Charter does not require a public hearing for the discharge of an agreement or a portion thereof. A development agreement may be discharged by resolution of Community Council and is not subject to an appeal processlocal newspaper. The proposal will potentially impact local residents, business owners and property owners, businesses, residents, and Clearwater Seafoods’ employees and customers. North West Halifax Peninsula Planning Advisory Committee On January 3December 10, 2018, 2018 the North West Halifax Peninsula Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) recommended that Regional Council approve the MPS amendment for this application as presented (Attachment D). Some of PAC’s recommendations on building design are not addressed by the applicant development agreement: • Placing the main driveway and underground parking entrance on Quinpool Road. This would not meet the HRM Streets By-law.3 3 HRM By-law Number S-300. By-law Respecting Streets. • Reducing the Quinpool Road streetwall to 2 storeys to be approvedmore consistent with other developments in the area and improve pedestrian experience. Staff subsequently worked to refine The development agreement permits a 3 storey streetwall, which staff recommend is appropriate for the proposed LUB amendments requested by the applicant to ensure consistency pedestrian experience and consistent with the MPSpolicy approved by Regional Council; • Including bicycle parking on the main level of parking to aid access and storage. The development agreement does not regulate the location of bicycle parking; • Including lighting along the walkway corridor on Pepperell Street. The development agreement does not control lighting specifically for this walkway. A report from the PAC to Community Council HWCC will be provided under separate cover.

Community Engagement. The community engagement process is has been consistent with the intent of the HRM Community Engagement Strategy. The level of community engagement for his application was consultation, achieved through providing information and seeking comments through the HRM website, signage posted on the subject site, letters mailed to property owners within the notification area and a Public Information Meeting public open house held on December June 7, 2017. Attachment D contains a copy of the minutes notes from the meeting. One member of The public comments received include the publicfollowing topics: Case 20719: Development Agreement 5516, plus the area Councillor5530 and 0000 Xxxxx Xx, attended the meeting; no significant concerns were raised. A public hearing must be held by North West Halifax Community Council before they can consider approval of Report - 4 - May 22, 2018 • Attractive design; and • Parking concerns in the proposed LUB amendments which fall under the Bedford Plan Areaneighbourhood. Should North West Community Council decide to proceed with a public hearing for the proposed LUB amendmentshearing, in addition to the published newspaper advertisements, property owners within the notification area shown on Map 2 will be Case 21094: Discharging Agreement and LUB amendment Clearwater Seafoods, 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Community Council Report - 4 - June 11, 2018 notified of the hearing by regular mail. The HRM website will also be updated to indicate notice of the public hearing. A public hearing is not required for the DA discharge, as the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter provides a mechanism for the North Halifax West Community Council to discharge the existing development agreement. Part VIII, Section 244, identifies that Council may discharge a development agreement, in whole or in part, in accordance with the terms of the agreement or with the concurrence of the property owner. The Charter does not require a public hearing for the discharge of an agreement or a portion thereof. A development agreement may be discharged by resolution of Community Council and is not subject to an appeal processCouncil. The proposal will potentially impact local residents and property owners, businesses, residents, and Clearwater Seafoods’ employees and customers. North West Halifax Peninsula Planning Advisory Committee On January 3June 26, 20182017, the North West Halifax Peninsula Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) recommended that the application as presented by the applicant be approved. Staff subsequently worked to refine the proposed LUB amendments requested by the applicant to ensure consistency with the MPS. A report from The recommendations of the PAC on the application are sent to Community Council will be provided under by means of a separate coverreport. HPPAC did note concerns over the setback on the east side of the development and the relatively large blank wall. The building was revised to increase this setback to 1.83 m (6 ft.) and the development agreement requires a landscaped buffer within this setback that includes mixed plantings and shrubs. PAC also recommended a 2 storey streetwall, but a three storey streetwall was determined to better hold the proportion of the building.

Community Engagement. The community engagement process is consistent with the intent of the HRM Community Engagement Strategy. The level of community engagement was consultation, achieved through providing information and seeking comments through the HRM website, signage posted on the subject site, letters mailed to property owners within the notification area and a Public Information Meeting public information meeting held on December 7Thursday, 2017February 22, 2018 at Xxxx 5 Neighborhood Centre beginning at 7:00pm. Approximately 10 members of the public attended. Attachment D contains a copy of the minutes from the meeting. One member The public comments received include the following topics: • Concern regarding number of parking spaces within building and traffic generation. • Some residents concerned the building is not in line with Centre Plan (4-6 stories, 8 stories is exception), others do not see an issue with the proposed height. • Some residents expressed that the recent increased density in the area does not fit in with surrounding residential homes, some residents expressed that the increased density is welcome and helping improve the look of the public, plus many empty lots. • Comments that the area Councillor, attended proposal’s increased setbacks and balconies is an improvement over the meeting; no significant concerns were raisedapproved building. A public hearing must be held by North Halifax and West Community Council before they can consider approval of the proposed LUB amendments which fall under the Bedford Plan Areaamending development agreement. Should North Halifax and West Community Council decide to proceed with a public hearing for the proposed LUB amendmentson this application, in addition to the published newspaper advertisements, property owners within the notification area shown on Map 2 will be Case 21094: Discharging Agreement and LUB amendment Clearwater Seafoods, 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Community Council Report - 4 - June 11, 2018 notified of the hearing by regular mail. The HRM website will also be updated to indicate notice of the public hearing. A public hearing is not required for the DA discharge, as the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter provides a mechanism for the North West Community Council to discharge the existing development agreement. Part VIII, Section 244, identifies that Council may discharge a development agreement, in whole or in part, in accordance with the terms of the agreement or with the concurrence of the property owner. The Charter does not require a public hearing for the discharge of an agreement or a portion thereof. A development agreement may be discharged by resolution of Community Council and is not subject to an appeal process. The proposal will potentially impact local residents and property owners, businesses, residents, and Clearwater Seafoods’ employees and customers. North West Halifax Peninsula Planning Advisory Committee On January 3March 26, 2018, the North West Halifax Peninsula Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) recommended that the application as presented by be approved subject to considerations. HPPAC raised concerns over: HPPAC Concern How Concern is Addressed Spacing between towers (neighboring approved building at corner of Gottingen and Macara Streets) Applicant expressed that the applicant be approvedbuilding setback is in keeping with industry standards and left the application as-is. Staff subsequently worked to refine the proposed LUB amendments requested by the applicant to ensure consistency with the MPS. A report The setback from the adjacent interior property line is the same 4.2 metres (13 feet-10 inches) past the podium, as was approved in the original agreement. Since the approval of the original agreement, an agreement on the adjacent property was approved with an interior line setback of 3.6 metres (12 feet), resulting in a total building separation (past the podiums) of 7.8 metres (25 feet - 10 inches). Case 21321: LUB and Development Agreement Amendments 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Community Council Report - 5 - September 12, 2018 Delivery access plan Applicant expressed that a lay-by space is not appropriate and that the commercial area is accessed off Gottingen Street, so confining loading/unloading to an adjacent street would be problematic. Delivery access will remain along Gottingen St. Extra storey (is not in-line with Centre Plan 4-6 storeys - 8 storeys is an exception) Applicant expressed that the eight storey is proposed to better match the height of the approved building at the corner of Gottingen and Macara Streets (adjacent to this proposal), and the eight-storey building under construction at the corner of Xxxxx and Gottingen, and that the continuity of height will read between along the street than having a shorter building between the others. Public art/wall treatment recommended for blank surface on Gottingen Street Applicant revised the blank wall on the ground floor to have larger commercial windows to improve the quality of the commercial space and street presence. The recommendations of the PAC on the application are sent to Community Council will be provided under by means of a separate coverreport.