i limits imposed By Martin Millerchip Contributing Writer miller@nsnews.com MORE than six months after a public hearing on proposed height restric- tions for North Vancouver District’s industrial waterfront, council has finally moved to impose measures that are unpopular with heavy industry. The measures were adopted Aug. 11 in a 5-2 vote with Couns. Janice Harris and Glenys Deering-Robb opposed. Coun. Ernie Crist suggested the move to * fimit building height on the waterfront last year. Staff subsequently suggested a building height limit of 18.3 m (60 feet) in the desig- me nated waterfront industrial zone. This limit is not enforceable on land owned by BC Rail Properties or the Vancouver Port Corporation and leased to NORTH Van District Coun. Janice Harris ... opposed tc building limit. District Council businesses such as Vancouver Wharves. Staff further suggested a 12 m (40 feet) restriction on the Nobel Towing and McKenzie Barge and Marineways prop- erties at 3829 and 3919 Dollarton Highway. The Dollarton site, known as Cates Landing, has been a battleground for three controversial residential development propos- als that neighbors have condemned for their size. Lawyer Peter Kenward, speaking on behalf of the Mackenzie and Noble families ac the January public hearing, argued that the pro- posed height restriction of 40 feet would effectively downzone the property and destroy the viability of the business. Staff have argued, with the backing of the municipal solicitor, that the 40-foor height limit is identical to North Vancouver City’s waterfront limit and only regulates the height of buildable structures and does not diminish allowable use. In any event, planners and councillors agree that the height restrictions will likely be revisited once the district’s reconvened Waterfront Task Force makes its recomm dations. That process, however, could casily take nwo years. Industries such as Vancouver Shipyards and Vancouver Wharves say that in the mean- time the height restrictions create uncertainty and impede negotiations aimed at attracting new industrial business to the North Shore. But district planning statf say exemptions can always be granted with development vari- ance permits. Council proved staff correct immediately after adopting the height restrictions by approving amendments to a development per- mit for Vancouver Wharves that wili allow the construction of a new 34 m (112 feet) zine shed and an extension to an existing lead shed that will be 30 m (98.5 feet) high. "Fall Sp ecial ays /2 P Nig hts ‘$49. 95° Full Price Special Offer j **3 days-2 nights Aug 31- Sept 4 93 days-2 nights Sept 5th-Oct 31 $266:06 $260-00" $49.95 99.95 **Check-in anytime Sunday-Wednesday and receive $50.00 back in resort certificates. * Guests on this package will participate in a tour of the resort and a 120 minute vacation ownership presentation. Enjoy the great fall! Wine Festival, Winery Tours, Fall Golf and Tennis, Marina and Riding Stables on - site . 1-800- 661. 6766 - “DIOW: lakéokanagan. com, “some. restr: ‘ictions apply . Peak experience A paraglider competitor gets a birds-eye view of the Lions ajter taking off from Grouse Mountain. Paragliders in a weekend-team competition, called the Grouse Mountain Fly In, receive points for length of time aloft, manoeuvres and landing. y Much has been written in recent years about the lack of affordable family sedans. $25,000 for a basic sedan is simply too much for many families. The Dodge Stratus on the other hand represents the affordable family car. No other vehicie comes close to the comfort, safety, performance and luxury offered by Stratus. At . fame only $20,000, it has no competition. lan MacMurchie Sales Consultant Loaded with power windows & locks, air conditioning and much, much more. ed yd for nn ~ tax * Based on 30 mo. sub-vented lease in lieu ‘of RDA with $2700 down, T.P. $11,070 + Taxes OAC. ** 30 month single pay lease - net of RDA