June 30th, 1975 /5.

et a previous meeting recommending that duplexes be permitted to convert
to fourplexes, and Alderman Thompson advised that this was discussed;
however, it appears there would be considerable expense involved in such
a conversion, particularly with respect to the alterations that would be
required for plumbing. Alderman Mabbett referred to his comments earlier
concerning illegal suites, and advised that on checking, it was found
there were approximately 3,000 illegal suites in Surrey; thus effecting
an increased tax revenue for that municipality, and he suggested that
the City Administrator obtain specific details from Surrey in that
regard. Alderman Ranger pointed out that illegal suites do provide more
economic accommodation for people in need; however, Alderman Laking
queried the reasoning for establishing duplex zones when there is going
to be a grey area where other residents can do what they want, and
Alderman Mabbett commented that many things are involved, such as the
fact that the people living in such suites may have children going to
school and also the additional usage of sewer and water facilities,

etc. Alderman Traboulay referred to the recent conversion problem on
Columbia Avenue where the residents concerned were successful in the
legal action taken against the owner to have the project stopped, and
inquired whether it would now be necessary for this individual to undertake
the proposed conversion by way of a Land Use Contract, and Alderman
Thompson stated his understanding that the owner could re-apply provided
the holder of the restrictive covenant approves of the proposal; however,
Mayor Campbell pointed out that the covenant does not permit any outside

changes to residences on Mary Hill.

From the Building & Protection Committee, June 27th, 1975, advising Bldg.& Prot.
Comm. re N/S
that pursuant to two resolutions passed at the June 16th, 1975 Couticil Fire Hall
meeting, the proposed North Side Fire Hall construction was reviewed,
and the City Engineer had pointed out that the implications of proceeding
with the preparation of three sets of plans and specifications would be

that the engineering fees would approximately double and effectively

remove any possible savings that might be enjoyed from a less expensive

type of structure; therefore, it was decided to re-introduce the matter

with the recommendation that the Engineering Consultants be directed to
prepare plans and specifications for a two-storey masonry fire hall
building and that tenders ‘lled. In its report, the Committee
referred to the items of clearing and grubbing and excavation and

backfill, and advised that this could still be looked after prior to