May 5th, 1975
development and the proposed project. Mr. Birtwell stated he had met
with Mr. Wheatley several times; however, the landscape architect was of
the opinion that a 3" fence and some 5' fence surrounding the property
would be adequate to define the boundaries between the two projects.

The City Planner stated he felt a 6' fence would be desirable in providing
privacy to Woodside Estates and Alderman Laking suggested a 5' or 6!

chain link fence should be constructed; however, Mr. Birtwell stated

that as he was not sure whether a chain link fence would fit in with the
architects of the scheme he would like the eption of checking this item
out further.

Another resident of Woodside Estates pointed out that some of the
units will only be about 30' from the property line between the two
developments, and he stated he felt a higher fence would divide them
better.

Upon inquiring whether there was anyone present who opposed the
project, Acting~Mayor Alderman Thompson received no response.

Alderman Traboulay inquired when construction of the project would
start, and Mr. Birtwell advised that it is expected tu start installing
the services either during the last week in May or the first of June.
Alderman Traboulay inquired whether Mr. Birtwell foresees any problems
with traffic, and Mr. Birtwell advised that he did not in view of the
upgrading of Coast Meridian Road, which costs will be borne by the
G.V.R.D., and Alderman Mabbett commented that the Coast Meridian Road-
Prairie Avenue intersection would be squared-up when additional property
is acquired in front of the Home Service Station.

Mr. Lou Robinson inquired what arrangements have been made for

garbage pick-up at the project, and Mr. Birtwell advised that arrangements

will be made for containerized pick-up which the G.V.R.D. will contract
out.

Mr. John Platt inquired as to the proposed addition to Birchland
School, and Acting-Mayor Alderman Thompson advised that $195,000.00 has
been allocated by the School Board for the addition, and that assurances
have been received from both the School Board and Mr. Wm. Casson, Director
of Housing, G.V.R.D., that the project will not begin unless adequate
schooling is provided. Mr. Platt inquired if that meant the units would not
be occupied until the school is ready and Acting-Mayor Alderman Thompson
replied that on the premise of the project going ahead, the addition to

Birchland School has been put to tender.