4 i from Down Under. Greenbelt debate e- = Zz ‘ 3 4 stalls Caulfeild development SORTING OUT the location of greenbelt areas has slowed the progress of Phase Il of the nine-lot Sannis Development on Caulfeild Plateau. | By MAUREEN CURTIS | Contributing Writer { West Vancouver Dis: ct Council tly tabled the issu: and culled for a steif report to address con- cerns expressed by area residents. “There has been much devel- opment up there. Let us see what we can learn from it,’ said Ald. Alex Brokenshire. Objections to the developers’ greenbelt arose because the origi- nal layout had been altered and because the new proposed greenbelt is not really “‘green’’, but consists of rocks and cliffs. “These ethereal greenbelts, that are here one day and somewhere else the next, have got to be fix- ed,” stated Ald. Andy Danyliu. PRESERVE PRIVACY Jill Mingay, who lives below the proposed development, was con- cerned that the suggested greenbelt would not preserve her privacy or the parklike setting, and it would not do much to prevent erosion. “Currently when it rains, there is a constant flow of water down the rock behind my house,"” stated Mark Coleman of Keith Road, who predicted a ‘‘waterfall effect’’ should the development go ahead as planned. . : Another Keith Road resident, Randy Simons, was concerned that the greenbelt had failed to preserve many mature “‘heritage’’ trees, comparable to some of the trees in Lighthouse Park. “‘Greenbelts in the area serve more than an : esthetic function,” wrote Bili Pratt in his letter to council. STOP FALLING ROCK He said greenbelts could be useful in arresting the descent of falling rock, that could gain momentum in the not unlikely event of an earthquake. This risk is exacerbated by the previous Caulfeild Plateau devel- opment which has involved a lot of blasting and the creation of build- ing sites out of the rubble. “Ie is disturbing to see loose rock walls as high as 20 metres resting close to the edge of steep slopes, and rather large boulders placed at the crest of similar slopes,”’ said Pratt. These points of view are summ- ed up in a petition signed by over 60 local residents calling for another look at the development scheme. They want a plan that conserves a large number of mature trees, prohibits clear-cut- ting and calls for ¢ smaller house- to-lot size ratio. Although the residents would like to see a full scale park and trail system in the area instead of a development, at the very least they want to see proper management of the forest cover and the new. houses set further back. ““We want a significant greenbelt that gives us the privacy we paid for,”’ snid Mingay. On behalf of the developer. land surveyor Bil} Chapman explained to council that the greenbelt has been adjusted because the greenbelt set aside for Phase I of the project runs through existing houses and garages. Instead, the developer wants to slide the greenbelt further back up “We have talked with the parks department about developing a trail through the greenbelt that will provide an outstanding view,"’ said Chapman. GREENBELT EFFECT He also said the bands of greenbelt progressing up the hill would give an effect of almost continuous greenbelt from afar, including the Upper Levels High- way. “Our client has not spared our time and energy in trying to save as many trees as possible...The trees that are left are an advantage to the developer because they screen the development while maintaining a view,’ Chapman said. He added that the proposed units are being designed to con- form to principles set out in the Barcham Report on bulk housing. The lots, which are 28 per cent higher than the Caulfeild Plateau lots, vary between 6,500 and 8,900 sq.ft., when greenbelt provisions aze included. The developer also decided to. downscale the project from 10 to nine houses. “It’s not the best move for the developer, but it’s the best thing for the site,’’ said Chapman. According to district planner Steve Nicholls, who sat in on the layout of the proposed greenbelt, the developer is providing the amount of greenbeit required by the municipality. JANET CUNNINGHAM here's some- thing special poing on in Campbell River July 7th to 9th. Over 600 mentally handicapped athletes from British Columbia and » the Yukon will be competing during the B.C. Special Olympics Summer Games. Over 600 courageous athletes working hard to achieve their personal best. Here's to those strong athletes, dedicated coaches and hard working volunteers who make the B.C. Special Olympics a very special event. 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