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A ‘“‘memory court’? would be developed opposite the cenotaph across the street and in front of the library, recalling the original facade. “*The stained glass window and the cenotaph together are both a war memorial and a celebration of life,** said Hulbert. But while there has been public support for the proposed expan- sion, a number of concerns were voiced June 24. In a community where the library enjoys the highest per capita readership of all libraries in the Lower Mainland, most remarks were qualified by state- ments of general support for the facility. But some residents said the proposed 27,000-sq.-ft. expansion should be scaled down, in size and cost — even though the pro- ject has already been reduced from the original concent. Library board representative Jim MacCarthy said the fundrais- ing program for the library addi- tion has been very successful, with about $1.7 million (less fundrais- ing expenses) being raised so far. Courcil has committed a fur- ther $2.4 million, leaving $500,000 to $600,000 s:ill to be raised. “In our view, the financial ‘giass’ is close to 90% full,"" said MacCarthy. He added that fundraising ef- Sales Rentals 20° 984-7017 4234 Marine Dr, Nan. (across from Specialty Motors) $e BC.Celiular Tre Preterred Network By Maureen Curtis Contributing Writer forts will continue with the possi- bility of an annual ‘giving pro- gram’’ being established to outfit the ibrary. Mayor Mark Sager said he was confident that the remaining funds would be raised and noted that there were a number of possible donors that would be more likely to assist with the expansion once the project gets the final nod. Currently the library is seeking a preliminary building permit ap- proval with final formalization to come prior to the planned ground breaking in November. The expansion would involve demolishing the relatively new (1976) children’s wing to the east and replacing it with a four-storey addition. As people have been concerned about the impact of such a@ struc- ture on the neighborhood, the ad- dition has beer: stepped back and the building has been broasen up into smaller forms with pitched roofs for a more residential feel. Only two storeys of the addition would show above ground level on the Marine Drive side, with two more storeys below and visible from the south of the site. The main library collection would remain on the main floor; one floor of the addition would be I’ve got the key : to your future! D. Brent Ellers For persunal attention to You's be[Soupjon my serviccif 925-3696 H. 926-6233 0. NEW STOCK ARRIVED! ALL 1890 STOCK ALL 1991 STOCK % OFF 25 % OFF 30 MISCELLANEOUS SELECTED WETSUIT JACKETS Small Sizes WESY VANCOUVER DISTRICT COUNCIL for the children’s collection and another floor would be designated for reference materials. The expansion, which builds on two past renovations, would house the growing library collection that includes approximately 20,000 volumes now in storage. The remaining objections to the proposal came primarily from people living in nearby apart- ments. Residents to the east were wor- ried about plans for a lane leading in from 19th Street to provide ac- cess to the nine additional parking spots in the rear. According to a residents’ peti- tion the lane would reduce the value of their property, increase traffic, noise and pollution, decrease privacy and increase traf- fic on the already ‘“thazardous”’ corner of 9th and Marine Drive. Residents living to the west of the municipal property (forrnerly North Shore Board of Health fa- cilities) that abuts the library, are not pleased with plans to turn the land neat to them into a parking facility. 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