4 —- Sunday, April 18, 1999 — North Shore News sunset project debate heats up Catherine Barr Contributing Writer RESIDENTS of West Vancouver’s Sunset Point area aren’t feeling so hot about a development proposed for their neighbourhood. The Sunset areca is situated at the extreme north-western border of the district, just beyond Horseshoe Bay. Most of the residents living that they moved there to get away from it all, Many enjoy the fact that there are no bus routes to get you there, municipal services are limited and the water system is separate. But a proposal by ‘United Properties could change all of that, The Sunset Highlands plan calls for 39 multi family buildings to be built on a 37-acre (15 heetare) parcel of land located above the highway. Fifty-six duplex units (in 28 buildings) and 44 units (in 11 four-plex buildings) are planned. Each would be three or four storeys high and would range in size fram 1,350 sq. tt. to 2,800 sq. ft. If current market housing trends hold, cach unit’s asking price would be in’ the $400,000 to $500,000 range. According, to United Properties, the units would fulfill the needs of the “empry-nester” and are being designed with features that appeal to retiring couples. In addition to the housing development, United is also prepared to build a $3 million highway overpass to better serve the area. The company also pledges to dedicate an additional 56 acres (22.6 hectares) of land as park, includ- ing recreational facilities and an upgrade to the Water system, All of this however, would depend upon the land being rezoned trom single-family ta multi- family. The cntire issuc was the subject ofa recent public hearing at municipal ball. Some Sunset area residents are arguing in favour of the status quo and are against altering the Offical Community Plan and subsequent rezoning. “This is like asking the umpire to change the ruies in the ninth inning,” said Sunset resident John Ko. See More page 5 below this stretch of Highway 99 will tell vou Council Meeting Agenda Monday, April 19, 1999 - 7:00 p.m. Live on Rogers Cable 4 Council Matters 1. Quality of Life Index 2 .GVRD-GVWD Watershed Management Planning 3. In-Fill Housing Policy 4. Referendum on Road Construction/Rehabilitation 5. Development Permit - 1315 & 1333 East 27th Street and 2652 - 2678 Mountain Highway 6. Development Variance Permit - 2872 Panorama Drive 7. Proposed Subdivision and Development Variance Permit - 3761 Fromine Road 8. Development Permit - 1172 W. 14th Street 9. Highway Relocation Bylaw - Kilmer Road 10. Rezoning and Business Licence Bylaws -Gas Station Service Requirements 11. Rezoning Bylaw - Accessory Uses in PRO Zones / Withholding of Issuance of Building Permit 12. Local Government Grant Applications 13. Volunteer Appreciation For more information call 990-2211, or refer to District InfoWeb at wwwdavorg, where you can find background reparts on agenda items. Dy via iter in ie Task. oe sae Geren te ouncil of the District of North Vancouver will hold a Public Mecting to consider Cat Regulations in the District. Council is considering a bylaw which features the following: requirement that owners of cats over, cr apparently over the age of 6 months, sterilize their pets unless they obtain a cat breeding permit; ¢ authorization for the poundkecper to issue annual cat breeding pennits; ¢ the establishment of a fee of $50.00 for an annual cat breeding permit; ¢a prohibition on cats, whether sterilized or not, from being at large: eauthority for the poundkeeper to impound cats unlawfully at large ¢ a requirement that owners of impounded cats pay a fee to reclaim their cat; ethe establishment of a pound fee of $30.00 and maintenance [ees of $5.00/day: * a requirement that all cats be suitably identified and that identification be maintained; and e the establishment of penalties and fines for bylaw violations. The purpose of this public meeting is to enable all interested residents an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposed bylaw. Copies of the supporting staff report and any relevant background material are available for review at the District of North Vancouver, Clerk's Office or Community Planning, Building, Land & Bylaw Services, Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C. Monday through Friday, except Siatutory Holidays, April 16 to April 27, 1999 inclusive between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, Dennis W. Back, Municipal Clerk April 16, 1999 Bylaw 7078 - Highway Relocation Bylaw 91 Kilmer Road TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to section 535 of the Municipal Act, the Council for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver intends by Highway Relocation Bylaw 91, Bylaw 7078, to dispose of certain portions of highway in District Lot 2004 in exchange for land mentioned in the said bylaw for the purposes of relocating such highway. District Salutes Volunteers April 18 - 24 is National Volunteer Week, a time to pay tribute to the many volunteers who make a difference in our community. We're fortunate in the District. Not only do we live in spectacular surroundings, we're blessed with first rate facilities and services as well. As we continue to grow, we've also maintained a strong sensc of community along the way. Our success is due, in large part, to hundreds of residents - your friends and neighbours - who volunteer their time and energy to worthwhile causes. From serving on advisory committees, task forces and community associations, to volunteering with arts, recreation or other organizations, their efforts enhance our quality of life. Bylaw 7078 and plans of the proposed highway relocation may be inspected at the Municipal Hali during regular office hours. Agnes S. Hilsen, Deputy Municipal Clerk Dated this | 1th day of April, 1999, North Vancouver, B. rol Their work often takes place behind the scenes, but does not go unnoticed, and their contribution makes a - tremendous - difference to all residents in North Vancouver. , We could not provide the high level of service if not for volunteer efforts. | encourage all residents. to consider volunteering in your community. Whether you volunteer an hour or a day of your time, each contribution has a positive impact. On behalf of the District of North Vancouver, I sincerely thank each and every volunteer for their contribution and commitment. We are truly working together for a better community. Don H. Bell