ae 2 — Wednesday, November 28, 1990 - North Shore News Council paves way for golf course District and Seymour community plans amended NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT COUNCIL THE CONTROVERSIAL $7-million Northlands golf course in North Vancouver District moved one hole closer Monday night to tee- ing off as district council hurried through adoption of amendments to the district and Seymour official com- munity plans. By Martin Millerchip Contributing Writer Some speakers at a crowded public hearing fast week called for approval of a course in the Nor- thlands area of Seymour because they argued that it was the best site available in the district. But other residents and Tatepayer groups at the hearing wanted more information and With resounding good cheer we wish atlour 5 friends and customers ‘| a very merry Christmas. called for a public referendum on the Northlands issue. They argued that the neizhborhood and service facilities originally planned for the Nor- thlands area would be lost if a golf course were approved. The bylaws adopted Monday night do not in themselves ap- prove the development of a golf course at Northlands, but they change the land-use designation to allow for a golf course. “This is just the beginning,” said Mayor Marilyn Baker. ‘'{t's step one along the way with regard to a policy commitment as to whether you are even going to look at the issue."' Continued Baker, *‘My sugges- tion is that this council deals with second and third reading this evening and take it through that, and that the new council deal with the adoption of that issue because that new ceuncil is going to be in \. Christmas 2 May your holiday the position of having to commit some funds, if, in fact, they adapt it, and give some direction as to what is to be undertaken.” Council passed second and third reading of the bylaws as listed on the agenda and = suggested by Baker, but then moved on to tinal adoption when prompted by “fd. Rick Buchols. The only opposition was ¢x- pressed by Ald. Bill Rodgers who said that he would have prefer.ed to see the public hearine sdicurn- ed so that issues broughs forward could have been addressed by council and gone back to the public before closure of the pro- cess. While Rodgers was at pains to point out that he v-as not against the golf course i> principle, he said, *‘by proceeding at this point 1 think you sive the image of shutting off tiat conversation, and [ think that image is the Tae seems hese Christmas greetings giv ‘Place a Christmas Greeting in our December 23 issue and well give. ve of the Proceeds to the North Shore Christmas Bureau and the: - West Vancouver Santa Claus Fund. 7 3. Christmas is atime of fos, peace and harmony. May sour holiday be truly blessed. wrong ane.” Mavor-elect Murray Dykeoran said, “We would only undertake any changing in zone after full public review: the public hearing process and public information meetings.”’ Continued Dykeman, ‘IT think, generally speaking, we did not run into overwhelming opposition for this possible land use. ! feel that it is essentia} that council develop a position of authorization to pro- ceed, It doesn’t say go out and bulldoze a golf course in there ae ine? Give to the a 5 My Hap ; Hebi tomorrow. Tt says that that use should be considered.” Ald. Ernie Crist called fer a review commitiee to be set up with representation from ratepayers and community groups, planning staff, council and the recreation commission as well as a report on the feasibility of a public course to be run by the recreation commission. The Northlands golf course issue will come before the new council for the first time on Dec. 10. Canadian i i Ansoceation Diabetes Oo canadienne Assoclanon du drabete B.C. Division Glary to God inthe highest. and on earth peace, goodwill toward men. Merry Christmas to all! be wrapped in joy and friendship. Thanks to all our customers & friends. Oar thanks fora wonderfal year. Choose from any one. of these samples wae whether you’ re and businesses. We'll give ho of the proceeds to North Shore . d want.to show your appreciation to customers Christmas charities...) * or you simply. want to send holiday wishes to family or friends, ae nessage ‘will be delivered to 60,000 North Shore homes Prices start at 820.00. 1 1 a 10 ue os %e Let us . -