THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM C 0 U N C

MEMORANDUM JUN 9 - 1986

B.R. Kirk DATE: June 5, 1986
City Administrator

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TO:

FROM: Brown

rector of Community Planning

SUBJECT: 3410 Coast Meridian Road
Rezoning Application 6/86

Natick ae

RECOMMENDATION: That this application be refused.

Comments:

1. The major reason for recommending this application be.
refused is the Properties in this block are the only ltarge
parcels of iand remaining in the Coast Meridian commercial
area. The highest and best use of these properties is
commercial, as they are ina commercial area and poorly located

for residential use.

Tre ar ne att mnt tint nem at My

Ze The subject block is located between Pearkes Junior
Secondary School and the Coast Meridian commercial area, it is
a high volume pedestrian corridor. The only residential in the
area is a 24 unit complex beside the 7/11 grocery and Lacross
Box on the schoo! grounds. In view of the comments by
residents of that complex about their problems living ina
commercial area it is recommended that no further residentia}
development be considered. .

3. A question that has been raised is the necessity for

additional commercial floor Space in the north side shopping
district. ;

There have been Inquiries about changing some residences
along Grant Avenue to commercial and potential for expanding
some existing stores. With continuing residential development
to the north, the marke area for the Coast Meridian commercial
district will expand. For example, development of the City'ts
housing reserve will provide about 300 additional homes and 900
people. In addition to building activity in the City, future
demand for commercia! services. .

4. In conclusion, this report ts recommending refusal of the
application to rezone 3410 Coast Meridian. The reasons -for the
recommendation are;

a. The property is best used for commercial!

development.
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