: Plann. & Zoning

‘re Commercial

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; R#9/76

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Ald.Mabbett re
R#9/76

July 12th, 1976:

would complete the block of multiple dwellings. The Planning Officer
outlined the proposal and described the Pian of the development. Alderman
Traboulay suggested that, according to the developer, the units should
be available on the market at A.H.O.P. rates although they will not
qualify for the A.H.O.P. Grant to the City due to the size of the units.

From the Planning and Zoning Committee, July 8th, 1976 with respect
to the proposed Shopping Centre development at the south/east corner of
Prairie and Coast Meridian (R#9/76) and recommending approval of the
application. Also attached for Council's consideration was a summary of
the Public Information Meeting held June 23rd, 1976 and comments from
Alderman Mabbett on the application.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

That as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Committee in its
report of July 8th, 1976 rezoning Application R#9/76 to rezone Lot 394,
SW 4s, Plan 44683 from RM-1 (Low Density Apartment Residential) to C+2
(Neighbourhood Commercial), be approved.

arried.
Alderman Mabbett voted against the resolution.

During discussion of the foregoing resolution, the concerns expressed
by Alderman Mabbett in his report to Council, were reviewed, namely
1. the original northside centre has been allowed to deteriorate.

2, the large commercial building on the south side of Prairie has had
problems with occupancy.

3. the large G.V.R.D. Housing Dvelopment would abut this development, —
not the best situation.

4. over-expansion in this area would be another problem with getting our
proposed Town Centre development moving.

5. it has been this Council's policy to do everything possible to enlarge
the Downtown core; this will not help that situation.

6. we do not want to create another bunch of vacant buildings.

Alderman Traboulay did express concern over possible traffic problems in
the area and when advised by the City Engineer that a full scale study
had been carried out by the City's Traffic Consultant prior to the GVRD
development approval, requested that a copy of same be made available to
him. The Planning Officer reviewed the sketch of the development in

relation to the GVHC complex and further advised that a letter had been