8 - Friday, October 23, 1992 - North Shore News Clyde Avenue’s commercial area to get overhaul WEST VANCOUVER District is moving to revive the smal! commercial area bounded by Taylor Way, the 500 and 600 block of Clyde Avenue and Marine Drive and the Capilano River. By Maureen Curtis Contributing Writer Proposed changes to the municipality’s Official Community Plan and zoning amendments would turn the area located north of Marine and east of Taylor Way into a development permit area and a special study area to allow the municipality to regulate road improvements, landscaping, pe- destrian amenities, siting, form and finish of buildings. The purpose of the special study area is to examine use and design options for future area develop- ment, with an emphasis on enhancing the park-like setting and the public use of the Capilano River Walk, Public zesponse was generally favorable to West Vancouver’s proposed bylaw amendment and changes to the Official Communi- ty Plan aired at the Oct. 19 reconvened public hearing. The changes were given second and third readings by West Van- couver District Council. Roff Johannson, who lives north of the area, said he was “strongly opposed to spot zon- ing,’’ and giving away existing zoning controls. But West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager said, ‘‘This doesn't A WEST VANCOUVER DISTRICT COUNCIL give away any zoning controls that exist. It gives council more con- trol.” Johannson asked that some general principles be considered in future development in the area, including retention of current building heights and discourage- ment of increased traffic. Sager agreed that traffic has been a major concern in the area, and that the municipality is fook- ing at routing traffic out through Park Royal Shopping Centre tather than along Taylor Way. At present, the arca has limited access, although an underground traffic connector has been planned for vehicles originating at the Twin Towers development at 320 Taylor Way and Marine Drive. Bob Hyslop appeared before council representing the Larco group of companies, which is one of the 12 stdy—area_ property owners and the owner of the Park Royal Shopping Centre. “This is a wonderful opportuni- ty for an area that is under-utiliz- ed at the moment,’’ Hyslop said. Reporting on the efforts of the properly owners to plan for future development, Hyslop said that the idea of giving the whole area over to office use had been rejected, partially because of the traffic that weuld be generated. A mixed-use approach, he said, would be more appropriate. Hysiop emphasized that resi- dents in the nearby Sentinel and Cedardale areas would be con- sulted for their input into the area’s future. ARDAGH HUNTER TURNER Barristers & Soliciters Personal Injury AFTER HOURS FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Criminal Matters Only | 986-4366 926-3181 986-92 9286 #300-1401 LONSDALE, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC. THE CHARLOTTETOWN AGREEMENT Look into the Charlottetown Agreement. It gives British Columbians a bigger voice in Ottawa. Replacing the old Senate with a new, more important one. An elected Senate where each province would sit as an equal with every other province. An effective Senate which could veto 1800-4 465.7735 NEWS phot Teny Peters AGNES MARTIN does up her shoelaces as members of North Shore Neighbourhood House’s walking club prepare for an excursion to Golder Ears Provincial Park. The seniors’ program meets regularly. Contact 987-8138 for information on future walks. In Stanley Park Special offer available from 5 p.m. every night until November 30, 1989" taxes not included. No coupons. Reservations recommended 669-2737 federal tax legislation directly related to B.C.’s natural resources. British Columbians also gain more seats in the House of Commons. Four in 4994. Three after 1996. And no limit on new seats in the future as B.C. grows. It’s for you to decide. Call toll-free for the information you need. 1-800-561-1188 . Canada GREEMENT | ioe ith any other promotion, B LNINFIYDVY NMOLILIOIVVHD FHL LNAIW33YOV NMOLSLLOTYVHD ZHI ®