February 2ist, 1977

density development was permitted as low density developments unless for

a demonstracion purpose, were too costly. Alderman Ranger directed a
question to Mr. Spears, as a representative of the tenants, with respect
to the proposed shopping centre development at the corner of Coast
Meridian and Prairie and the fact that the units had not been occupied

at the time of the Public Hearing on this development and Mr. Spears
indicated that the general concensus was that of agreement to the proposal
as being convenient for the residents particularly in the case of the
senior citizens and handicapped persons.

Alderman Thompson enquired 1f funds would still be available for
another development and what guidelines or restrictions existed with
respect to size, or amounts of money available, and further if a project
of perhaps 20 units on City-owned land would be considered viable, referring
more specifically to the proposed co-operative development of housing
and library facilities for the City. A brief discussion on the subject
of size of the development and possible location of same ensued during
which Alderman Keryluk noted that the Library Construction Committee had
requested that Mr. Casson investigate the feasibility of such a development
with respect to funding, etc. Mr. Casson replied that initial enquiries
to the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation indicated that they
would be prepared to look at any plans presented in a positive manner,
however, more specific plans than presently available would be required
before a definite answer could be given. Mrs. Judith Nacht, a member of
the Library Construction Committee agreed that any decision on this matter
would be impossible until the Committee could provide Mr. Casson with more
definite information regarding the location of the project, and suggested
that a meeting be held at an early date. Mr. Casson indicated that, in
his opinion, the suggested Wilson Avenue location was a good site for a
community facility in view of the arena, etc. existing on adjacent
property and in addition, with a library incorporated into the housing
development, it would provide a certain amount of screening from the
Hydro substation for the residents of the project. The City Administrator
noted that at the time the Committee's recommendations were presented
for the ratification of the Council, the recommendation dealing with the
designation of the Wilson Avenue site for this joint use had been deferred

and he indicated that until some decision is made by the Council in this

regard, the Committee cannot proceed, Alderman Keryluk stated that he

would have a further report available for the next Council meeting.

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