August 25th, 1975

resident of the area, inquired as to the number of bedrooms the units
would have, and the Architect advised they would have two or three -
depending on the size of the unit. Alderman Traboulay commented that at
the last meeting the developer had advised that the cost of the smaller
units would be approximately $53,000.00 and he drew attention to the

fact that the new subdivision on Chester Street where smaller no-basement
homes are being built on smaller lots, the cost to the buyer will only

be from $48,000.00 to $50,000.00. Alderman Traboulay further pointed

out that the homes purchased on Chester Street will be under private
ownership; whereas those purchased in the Hastings Street project will

be under Strata Title ownership. Alderman Traboulay further stated his
understanding that the cost of developing the playground and construction
of the bridge access thereto would have to be borne by the strata Council;
however, the Planning Officer advised that the developer is committed to
the cost of the bridge and development of the playground area. A resideit
inquired whether the playground area would be restricted to children

living in the development and Mayor Campbell commented that while it

would be the strata development's land, children from throughout the neigh-
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borhood would probably use it. Alderman Traboulay suggested that in
order to prevent problems with the playground area, garbage pick-up,
etc., that the units be sold as traditional single-family homes on
individual lots, rather than on a Strata Title basis; however, Alderman
Keryluk pointed out that this would reduce the number of dwelling units
on the site and increase the cost to the purchaser. Mrs. M. Speakman,
2504 Sawyer Place, commented that the down-payment on the units would be
approximately $8,000.00 with the balance mortgaged and that the

monthly payments, including taxes and services, would probably be over
$500.00. Mayor Campbell pointed out that if the houses are not affordable,
they wil]. not be purchased. Alderman Laking referred to the previous
proposal which was unacceptable, and commented that the residents in the
area indicated they preferred a single-family type of development, which
the project now under consideration essentially is. Another resident
stated his concern at the traffic that would be generated from the
development on Hastings Street and the difficulty in access at its
intersection with the Lougheed Highway; however, Alderman Mabbett advised
that the Department of Highways is going to widen the Lougheed Highway

and install traffic lights at that intersection. The City Planner

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