inquiring reporter | by Ellsworth | Dickson 1 financial responsibilities. Today question i is: |. Don Morin : North Vancouver I don’t like the idea. It _sounds like you are ‘ treating your partner as a. you would handle a loan at the bank. Any financial “or property questions can be discussed and settled before living together. _Bob Fisher .. North Vancouver I don’t think it is necessary to sign a document outlining your responsibilities as long as both partners are aware of what they are getting into. Astrid Howlett Bowen Island A contract is only as good as the person who Signs it. Some people would renege on a contract anyway, but it sounds like a marriage contract would work in some cases. It would help rotect the rights of the individual. Loutse Clividin North Vancouver Personally, I don't like the idea. I would prefer a traditional church wedding where you say your vows of respon: sibility to cach other A business-like marrage contract seems 8 unromantic Elizabeth Kelly ' North Vancouver If there are com plicated property arrangements. ut 1s probably better to lay 11 ottton paper But a young couple without) mor tgages, property = ofr ‘ children wouldn't need a contract with cach other District study sets future for Marine Drive corridor _” By CHARLES MAYER STOREFRONT owners along North Vancouver District’s busy Marine Drive commercial strip _are in line for few physical changes in the retail neighborhood's character, according to a background report detailing the corridor’s community plan. In fact, District’s Marine Drive corridor report suggested the current blend of business in the area — car dealerships, motels, gas Stations and fast-food outlets — are vital to the municipality since they provide a much-needed commercial tax-base. As noted in the study. District has 48 per cent of North Shore's population but only 24 per cent of the entire region’s business trade space. “There are several theories about the District's small commercial base,” explained the report. “One suggests that District has been too conservative in granting approvals or too stern in its requirements, so that development has sought a warmer. reception elsewhere.” Even so, the study's findings projected com- mercial density in Marine Drive corridor to increase at a rate of about four per cent a year to 1991. Spécific recommendations outlined aspects of the corridor’s future in the municipality and most proposals leaned towards “upgrading and improving the visual appearance” of stores along the strip. Also the study called for more diversity among the types of businesses currently located in the bustling area and stressed maintaining the density of “tourist-oriented” services in the Marine Drive- Capilano Road triangle. Shifts in future com- mercial growth towards Seymour are forecast which would relieve the growing demand for business- oriented property in a corridor. “A multi-use centre of commercial, office, cultural and recreational facilities has been designated for the Maplewood area.” But analysis contained in the study noted such commercial development tn Seymour will depend on “anticipated residential population” increases that will be necessary to support new business ventures in the region Residential neigh borhoods. meanwhile. will be protected through zoning on Manne Dnve and areas such as Norgate — an old estabhshed community resistant to dramatic changes through development will be maintained as a single-family miche Environmentally 5 ensitive arcas along Marine Drive which are potennal development propertics should not) be allowed to evolve into residental neighborhoods, the — study recommended Much of the steep hillside which forms Pemberton Bank, although desirable for housing, should be off-limits .. permitted” in the site. to any type of development speculations. Pemberton Bank, urged the report, should be “retained in its natural state as much as possible” and if housing prajects are con- SUPERB NEW INSTRUMENT CHECKS TIRE PRESSURE AT A GLANCE UNDER CORREC! LATED (Dp ‘ r] UNDER INFLATION is one of the principle causes of pre-mature tire tailure. You can’t guage tire pressure visually. i “ - TIRE MONITOR is a pressure sensitive device that screws over your tire valve and sidered ; then a . om n ONT grens ns prehensive geotechnica SET OF 4 - 22 to 45 PS! $10.00 + 7% Tx. analysis” should be con- SET OF 4- 45 to 90 PSI $12.00 + 7% Tx. dusted by District. SET PF 6 - ADD 50%. e SEND CHEQUE, M.O., VISA, OR MASTER CARD NUMBER & EXPIRY OATE- Traffic movement through Marine Drive corridor is fingered as essential to the retail health of the area and few measures are suggested in the study to. resolve congestion problems~ aside from tougher parking regulations. According to ‘the back- ground paper, industrial sites in the corridor sector will be allowed to remain as long as they are “ap- propriate” as determined “through evaluation of (the industry’s) role and specific T4-R-E M-O-N-4-T-O-R-S #1107-1124 North Vancouver B.C. V7M 2H1 problems” in the com- munity. In addition, the study & Statice in mixed bouquet Gloxinia called for more detailed review of industrial sites such as Schlage Lock and the Pemberton-area properties. Schlage Lock, noted the study, should be allowed to remain “but (District) should discourage any future un- — desirable industrial use now 5’’ pot Sorry - no delivery on these items WES VAN FLORIST Long-term Schlage Lock site plans urge commercial developments for the region CONTINUED ON PAGE A12 no business like your business.” THE “RUNNING YOUR OWN SHOW” WORKSHOP. If you're thinking of going into business for yourself or if you're already operating an independent business, there are some skills you should develop. 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