Minutes-July
22/74

Report-bldge.
permits—Julv/74

Jist.Coq.-Adult

August 12th, 1974

and that she did not like to see their hemes devalued by this development.

Alderman Ranger advised that two or three years ago a developer did
come in with a plan of subdivision for the site, but it was a disaster in
terms of access and other problems. Alderman Laking stated his support of
the comments made by Alderman Ranger, mentioning that some of the houses
would have teen built within a very few feet of the creek, and that the propo
sal had been turned down.

Mr. M, Walton again spoke to the meeting arid mentioned that in the
1969 “Eastgate Study" it was stated that the area should not be further
developed. Alderman Laking advised that while the Council did not adopt
the Eastgate Study, there was nothing to that effect stated in it.

Mrs. Barbara Fullerton again spoke to the meeting and stated she
could find no record of the Eastgate Study in the City Hall, and none in
the Vancouver Public Library; however, Alderman Laking advised that a copy
of the Study is available at the City Hall. Mrs. Fullerton mentioned
that sprinkling regulations are in effect during the summer months and
queried how the water pressure in the area would be affected by the propo-
sed development.

A resident of Scott Place then asked the meeting to vote by a show of
hands as to the number in favour of the project and the number apposed, and
it was evident from the response that the majority were opposed.

Following the conclusion of the Public Nearing at 8:20 p.m. in the
Parish Hall of St. Catherine's Anglican Church, the Council and members of
the Public Gallery moved to the Council Chambers of the City Hall where the

regular meeting was convened at 8:30 p.m.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That the minutes of the regular meeting of this Council held on July

22nd, 1974, be taken as read and adopted. Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS FOR INFORMATION:

From the Senior Building Inspector, being the July, 1974 report of
building permits issued. Alderman Ranger stated it was good to see the number
of Industrial building permits going out and noted that they totalled over
$1,000,000.00 for the month. The report was received for information.

CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS:

From the District of Coquitlam, July llth, 1974, advising that the

District of Coquitlam had initiated the appointment of an Adult School