. 14 — Sunday, December 1, 1991 — North Shore News NVC Council suggests redesign of 10-unit apartment proposal AN APPLICATION to build a 10-unit apartment building on East 2nd Street was sent back to the drawing board recently when North Vancouver City Council expressed reservations about the project. The property at 116-118 East 2nd St. is owned by Kudan Enterprises, whose development plan was turned down in 1 then resubmitted this year. The project was initially re- jected partially because the city wanted Kudan to explore the pos- sibility of developing its property in conjunction with an adjacent property at 120-124 East 2nd St. Although the property is for sale, Kudan has been unwilling to Meet the owners’ asking price, city resident Stuart Braddick said dur- ing a Nov. 18 public hearing on the subject. Braddick, who said he repre- sented the Gee family (owners of 120-124 East 2nd St.), presented council with a petition opposing Kudan’s development. He said the petition contained more.than 200 names of people who think that the proposed de- velopment does not suit the Lower Lonsdale environment. : He also said. that the Gees should be considered in the pro- posed development because their property will be boxed between it and the ‘Olympic tower on the old _ Olympic Hotel site. “It doesn’t make sense to de- velop the two separately,’’ added resident Tim Krogh. Resident Jack Jung was more concerned with the proposed set back of less than four feet from the lane, saying that it would TED WYLLIE By Pamela Lang Contributing Writer leave very little room for manoeuvrability. “The building is not designed safely,” he said. When Ald. John Braithwaite asked about the effect of a redesign to make the building conform to the standard 10-foot setbacks, architect Robert Satikan said the building would lose ‘‘a unit or so.” But he said, ‘“‘the main detri- ment would 6e to the building’s design and the extra parking.”’ The minimum parking require- ‘ment. is 13 spaces; Salikan said Kudan has included {8 in its design. But Ald. Stella Jo Dean said Kudan was .asking council to ap- prove the design that was rejected a year ago; nothing about the project, she/said, had been chang- ed since that time. And Dean said the developers are asking for too many conces- sions. ‘As well as the lessened setbacks from the alley and street, Kudan is asking for other variances, in- cluding omitting the required commercial loading zone for their proposed 700-square-foot retail space. But Ald. Rod Clark said that y GIN Monday-Friday Saturday ee NORTH VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL the loading zone isn’t really need- ed for such a “‘tiny’’ retail space. He said the main reason for re- jecting the project last year — the possibility of combining the prop- erty with 120-124 East 2nd St. — doesn’t seem likely since a year of negotiations has been in vain. Clark also told, public speakers who favor the combination that the city will not get involved in the negotiations because it is a matter between two private par- ties. The architect, he said, is doing the best he can with a small lot. Mayor Jack Loucks agreed that the proposed development is ‘‘bet- ter than what we- have there now." But he suggested’ that the plan be sent to staff to work with the developers on a possible redesign that’ addresses some of council’s concerns. i ‘Braithwaite denounced council members who said they would be willing to accept this plan ‘because it is better than what is there now, saying ‘Il don’t think we have to accept second-class buildings.’’ Any developer can resubmit a rejected plan after a one-year waiting period. Kudan Enterprises wants to build 10 two-bedroom units with a square footage of approximately 1,000 each, as well as the 700- square-foot commercial space. A Gift Certificate Equal - to 20% of Your Purchase. - Now untit December 23rd withtany’ home | 12” ‘ -furnishings purchase cf $500 or more, we'll give ‘you a' oift ‘centificate redeemable tor additional merchandise of your choosing up fo an amount equal to 20% of your original purchase. Gift certificates do not apply to prior purchases or % price merchandise, ” > Now Two Big Locations 685-84 14 CANADA'S LARGEST THOMASVILLE GALLERY 1080 Mainland Street 1 at Helmcken +” 435-5566 4240 Manor Street Downtown ° Burnaby, BC. er Bt (Hali'a block west of Vancouver, BC. THOMASVILLE GALLERY Sherr Us Hot MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9 A.M. TO 5 PM. SUNDAY NOON TO 5 RM. PARK ROYAL DON’T _ MISS 1 THESE TURKEYS TEN CHRISTMAS HOURS 9:30 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. — AWAY DEC. ist to 24th One lucky customer will win a turkey every day. Entry forms available in store. No purchase necessary.