The height was not turned down. It was grudgingly accepted, and ANS reported it incorrectly. That is especially amusing given the story being posted here precipitated this somewhat ludicrous copyright kerfuffle.
The actual recommendation was:
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The Districts 7 & 8 Planning Advisory Committee recommends to Halifax and West
Community Council that:
1) The density of the proposed building is acceptable.
2) The Committee expressed concern for the effects of the proposed building on the
surrounding urban forest and recommends that input from the Urban Forester be
considered by staff.
3) The Committee supports the use of transparent and light-coloured glass on the
exterior of the structure.
4) Visitor parking is important and should be addressed by staff.
5) The wind impact assessment should be taken into consideration by staff.
6) Setbacks should be considered for the single storey commercial building fronting
on Spring Garden Road.
7) The Committee supports commercial uses along Spring Garden Road.
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This whole thread of complaints is based on incorrect information.
