8 ~ Sunday, March 21, 1993 - North Shore News Council sidesteps Hillside school issue EVEN THOUGH a public meeting concerning the. de- velopment of a 30-lot sub- division on the Hillside middle school, lands is scheduled to take place at West Vancouver District hall on Monday, April 5, West Vancouver District Council continues to. side- step the issue. By Maureen Curtis Contributing Writer est’ Vancouver District 45 School Board plans to use the revenue from the development of the Hillside lots between Queens Avenue and ‘the Upper Levels Highway to build a new secondary school on the Caulfeild Plateau. “We can’t interfere with scheol board planning; it’s not what we were elected to du,"’ said Mayor Mark Sager, in response to con- cerns expressed Monday night by resident Ron Baldry, Baldry claimed that there are 1,750 West Vancouverites who are petitioning to have the school swap issue put to a referendum. But council told Baldry that the provincial government would have to decide about a referendum. So far, according to municipal staff, everything concerned with the school board’s request for a development permit fits. West ,Vancouver’s director of operations . Barry Lambert — has reported that the subdivision A 24-YEAR-OLD° Vancouver man was evacuated from. Black ‘Mountain by members of the North Shore Rescue Tear after he ‘suffered a broken ankle on Mon- day, March 15.. ¢ Shortly before 7 p.m., the West “Vancouver Police received “a report of an injured hiker located approximately five miles- (eight km) up the mountain. DISTRICT COUNCI meets zoning and bylaw requirements. _ According to planner Laura Lee Richard, the proposed subdivision conforms to density and use stipu- lations in the bylaws, “There are 30 tegal lots here with 12,000 square feet (1,115 sq. m) and an 80-foot (24 m) width. The houses should be identical to the surrounding neighborhood,"’ said Coun. Rod Day. The only reason the subdivision has to be brought before council is because there are slopes of more than :35%. on site and a recent bylaw stipulates. that any devel- opment on such. sites must go through the development permit process. Ironically, the slopes were created for the construction of Hillside’s level school and playing field in the late 1950s, Although the subdivision will supposedly return the site to something closer to its original topography, Lambert bas raised concerns about the amount of soil that will have to be renioved from the site. ” The fill used to level the playing fields cannot be used under the foundations of homes. Lambert has reviewed a consul- tant’s geotechnical and engineer- ing report on the site, and he is convinced that the area can be safely developed with respect to slope stability and erosion and sediment control. subdivision rescues hiker Searchers rescued Neil Mc- Cririck. Said West Vancouver Police Const. 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Application deadline for the Fall 1993 term is March 31 for Acadernic Studies; varied for Career/Vocational programs. To discuss your learning options, cail the Advising Centre Hotline — 984-4990. een Capilano Gear College What's Happening In Your District, t RECONVENED Public Hearing on % Zoning Bylaw Amendment - St. Pius X Parish - Elementary Schooi Council for the District of North Vancouver is considering the establishment of a siting area for a school at 1150 Mount Seymour Road. The RECONVENED Public Hearing is scheduled to provide an opportunity for Council to hear from those who believe their interest in property may be affected by changes to this bylaw, as outlined below. Date: Time: Location: Monday, March 29, 1993 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber of Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C. BYLAW 6504 "Rezoning Bylaw 955" Applicant: Mr. Gordon Hlynsky, Architect, on behalf of R.C. Archbishop of Vancouver - St. Pius X Parish District Lot 624, Lot 27, except part in plan 18832, Plan 18740 . (1150 Mt. Seymour Road) Location: Proposed Amendment: To establish a 1 siting area fora school . To allow for the construction of a new 1230m? (13,243 sq.ft.) single-storey elementary school. Purpose: All persons who believe their interest in! property may be affected by the above’ proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person or by written submission. Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Recanvened Public Hearing. This Reconvened Public Hearing i is. held under the provisions of the Municipal Act. i t t f Copies of the bylaws, resolutions, supporting staff reports and any relevant background material are available for review at the District of North Vancouver. ’ @ Legislative Services Department, Municipal Hail, 355 West Queens Road ¢ Planning Department, Annex, 253 East 14th Street (off St. Andrews Avenue), Monday through Friday, except Statutory Holidays, March 22, 1993 to March 29, 1993 inclusive, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information call Legislative Services at 987-7131. Colleen G. Rohde ‘ Manager - Legislative Services March 21, 1993 % Multicultural Task Force Meeting Share your ideas and concerns about multicultural issues in the District with members of the Task Force and other residents. Join the Task Force meeting on Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in the Oak Room at Delbrook recCenttre, 600 West Queens A Fersonal Road. For further information, at 987-7131.