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New Regulations for Secondary

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Council to Review Budget
February 5

Operating Budget for 1997 of $62 million, which
indicated an increase of 2% in the tax levy.
Soon after, however, -the Provincial Government cut
to grants to municipalities, which for the District
means a loss of $1.5 million in revenues. This
amount is equivalent to a further 3.5 per cent
increase in the tax levy.

[ n December, Council endorsed a Provisional

On February 5, Council will be reviewing the
Provisional Budget and considering possible respons-
es to the Provinces downloading.. These budget dis-
cussions are open to the public.

Awards recognize excellence in
Design and Heritage conservation

Excellence Awards will be presented at the

T he District's Heritage Awards and Design
Council Meeting on Monday, January 27.

The annual Heritage Award program, coordinated by
~ the Heritage Advisory Committee, recognizes
accomplishments in the field of heritage conserva-
tion. This year's recipients are:

Paul Hovan;

Mel Turner;

Sue Kaffka, Capilano Suspension Bridge;

Dean and Councillor Stella Jo Deane;

Joe and Bev Arduini;

Robert and Nicole Armstrong;

District of North Vancouver Planning and Development,

The Design Excellence Awards, coordinated through
the Advisory Design Panel, recognize projects which
significantly contribute to the built environment of
‘the municipality. Awards are presented for :
-Amako Building on West Third Streez;
Raven Pub Renovation - Deep Cove;
Premier Street Townhouse Project;
- Keith Millar Pavilion - McCartney Creek Park;
Grouse Mountain - Tram Terminal Link and
Entry Upgrade.

Photo at right: The Heritage Award-winning Christie
House at 267 West Queens, restored by the District
of North Vancouver

it Suites being considered

There are an estimated 2200 secondary suites in the
District, most being ground level or basement suites.

The Provincial Government has approved new Building

Code regulations specifically for secondary suites.
These rules are intended to regulate suite safety and
improve the quality of suites. Over the last two years,

the District has researched the issue and sought public

input on various conditions and controls to address
concerns with secondary suites in our community.

Several conditions are proposed

On the basis of that research and public involvement
process, Council directed staff to prepare a bylaw
allowing secondary suites subject to the following
restrictions:

[. onfy in a single-family home in a single-family zone;

2. only one suite is permitted ina house:

3. the suite cannot be larger than the tesser of 90
sq.m. (986 sq. ft.) or 40% of the residential floor
space of a house;

4. the owner of a house with a suite must live in
either the suite or the principal residence;

5. not permitted in a house with one or more
boarders or lodgers or in which there is a
licensed home occupation; and

6.a house with a secondary suite must have a mini-
mum of three off-street parking spaces.

- Voice your views

A public hearing on the required amendments to the
Rezoning Bylaw was originally scheduled for February
ti. However, Council is considering a request by the.
Federation of North Vancouver Community
Associations to defer the hearing to provide time for
further community discussion. Watch the North
Shore News for notice of the Public Hearing.

More information on the proposed regulations and
Public Hearing date is available in Planning or the

Clerks Department or by calling 990-2387.

Drafting the Lynn Valley Plan.

ork on the first draft of the new iyan :

months. The next step is a series of work-

shops at which we will be further developing policy
and action statements to address housing, park: com-
munity service, commercial and transit issues in
Core Area of Lynn Valley. ee

Help plan the future shape of your community by”
joining workshops held every Wednesday, from

- February 5 to March 26 at 7:00 p.m., in the Eagle |
Room at Karen Magnussen recCentre. ie

Following these working sessions, a a draft of the Plan’
will be prepared for further public review in May and
June. Watch for further information around your com-
munity and in upcoming District and Valley Dialogues.
This will be your opportunity to review the Plan before
it is presented to Council in the fall for consideration. °

For further information call Phil Chapman, Lynn Valley
Planner at 990-2373, or visit the site office at Karen. nt

Magnussen recCentre, open Tuesday. 1:30-4:30 p.m.,
Wednesday. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Thursday, - 1:30-4:30 p.m.,

except the last Thursday. of the month - 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Keeping in touch

eing accessible to the community is a
B priority for Council. Here's an updated list
of contact numbers.
Mayor Don Bell, Res 986-0030, Fax 986-9113
Office 990-2203, Fax 990-2403
Cllr. Trevor Carolan, Res. 929-7934, Fax 929-6334 _
Cllr. Ernie Crist, Res 986-4531, Fax 986-4524
Cllr Glenys Deering-Robb, Res 990-9754, Fax 990-9764
Cllr Janice Harris, Res. 987-8394, Fax 987-7544
Clir Pat Munroe, Res. 980-2367, Fax 980-2490
Cllr Lisa Muri, Res. 929-2550, Fax 929-2635,