Halifax South Downtown, Newsletter

Dear friends and neighbours,
In recent days, I have been meeting with as many residents as possible. The big day is approaching, and I am hoping for your support with your vote.
Early voting starts on October 8th! Voting information will be sent to you soon. If you need to verify your voter registration status or require more information, please visit, How to vote
In city matters City Hall has approved the bike lanes and more about that below.
Thank you for your support and always remember to stay positive.
City Hall
 
I oppose the inclusion of Holy Cross Cemetery in this application as it contradicts the principles of heritage conservation districts. The building’s current condition is a result of neglect by the Catholic Church, a practice known as demolition by neglect. I am a staunch supporter of preserving Halifax’s built heritage and believe there are better alternatives to explore. For example, the site could be repurposed as a homeless support center or an interpretive center highlighting the cemetery’s history.

9.1.4 Case HRTG-2023-00650 – [Supplementary Report] Proposed Demolition of a Municipally Registered Heritage Property at 1259 South Park Street, Halifax
– Staff Report dated January 31, 2024

Motion: 
That the Heritage Advisory Committee:

1.    Rescind the motion passed on February 27, 2024 as item 9.1.3; and,

2.    Recommend that Halifax Regional Council:

a.    Set a public hearing date to consider the proposed demolition of the registered heritage property and contributing heritage resource at 1259 South Park Street, Halifax, in accordance with Attachment G of the staff report dated January 31, 2024 and By-law H-700 (the Schmidtville Heritage Conservation District By-law);

b.    After the public hearing, approve the application by the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth under the Heritage Property Act to demolish the registered heritage property at 1259 South Park Street, Halifax, subject to the following conditions:

i.    The stone masonry wall on the northern boundary of the subject property must be retained in-situ;

ii.    The original 1846 stone foundations of the Cemetery Keeper’s House (1259 South Park Street) must be retained in-situ and daylighted (made visible to the public);

iii.    Interpretive signage explaining the heritage significance of the foundations must be installed by the applicant near the foundations;

iv.    Any columbaria or other structures to be erected on the property must be built within and/or around the foundations without removing or unduly obscuring the foundations; and

v.    The applicant must comply with Schmidtville HCD By-law requirements for a Certificate of Appropriateness for any new buildings or structures, including columbaria; and,

c.    Direct the Heritage Officer to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness in accordance with the Schmidtville Heritage Conservation District Plan and By-law  for the demolition of the contributing heritage resource.

1300 Oxford St- First Baptist Church

9.1 STAFF
9.1.1 Case HRTG-2024-00687: Request to Include 1300 Oxford Street, Halifax in the Registry of Heritage Properties for the Halifax Regional Municipality
Motion: 
That the Heritage Advisory Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council:

1.    Set a date for a heritage hearing to consider the inclusion of the subject property in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality; and

2.    Approve the request to include 1300 Oxford Street, Halifax, in the Registry of Heritage Property for the Halifax Regional Municipality, as shown on Map 1 of the staff report dated September 18, 2024, as a municipal heritage property under the Heritage Property Act.

14. REPORTS
14.1 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

14.1.1 Case 24505: Development Agreement for 10 Kirk Road, Halifax for a bare land condominium development and rehabilitation of a registered heritage property [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax and West Community Council give notice of motion to consider the proposed development agreement, as set out in Attachment A of the staff report dated September 4, 2024, to enable the construction of 15 single-unit residences as a bare land condominium on the registered heritage property located at 10 Kirk Road, and schedule a public hearing.

14.1.2 PLANAPP-2023-00396: Heritage Development Agreement for 173-175 St Margarets Bay Road (Craigmore) [PDF]
Motion:
That Halifax and West Community Council give notice of motion to consider the proposed development agreement, as set out in Attachment A of the staff report dated July 18, 2024, to enable the construction of three townhouse units, one duplex, and one backyard suite on the registered heritage property, and schedule a public hearing.

Regional Council:
The Council approved the Peninsula South Complete Streets Project during its meeting on Tuesday. This project will include the addition of bike lanes along University Ave, Morris St., South St., and other streets. The Council meeting was held virtually.
Events:
Collective Presents Fall Vintage Show, Oct 05-Oct 06 2024
Downtown Hali Hangouts – Silent Disco
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm, https://downtownhalifax.ca/hangouts
Regards,
William Breckenridge
902 441 9065
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