Oat access THE NORTH Shore has a wealth of coastline, but a dearth of boat launching facilities, according to West: Vancouver boater David Adams. WEST VANCOUVER DISTRICT COUNCIL By Maureen Curtis “Access to the sea, rather than increasing, is becoming worse.” said Adams at a recent meeting of West Vancouver District Council. | changes approved WEST VANCOUVER Dis- trict Council recently - approved. changes to the greenbelt’ for Martin Corporation Ltdos latest Caulfeild subdivision. | WEST VANCOUVER DISTRICT COUNCIL By Maureen Curtis The decision was made despite concerns from local residents. The move was followed up, Dec. 12. with council's permis- sion for a blasting permit. ~ Municipal staff had walked the site-and worked on the changes with Mariin Corp: — - ~ According to Parks’ and “Recreation Director Kevin Pike, the changes to the greenbelt result ‘in the same‘or a larger amount of land ‘than previously prescribed for. the subdivision. * The. development is regulated under.’ ‘the .~ .two-decade-old “Caulfeild) Land Use’ Contract *, (CLUC). ‘ Area resident Victor Durman’ urged council to be cautious and ensure that the municipality was “receiving, some’ benefit from the changes. / Some. years ago, another sub- - = division under the CLUC had ‘problems when greenbelt was built upon-and had to be moved. ape “We have been tarred with the same brush,” said Martin Corp. representative Fred Russel. Residents at the time were also: unhappy that trees were cut in the subdivision before they” should have been. 4 “| There was misunderstanding . about plans for the greenbelt and trail design. : ) Meanwhile. said Keith Road resident David Martin, “This is the largest remaining single block ‘sof land-in: West Vancouver... but there is an absence of comprehen- sive planning. We need to look at all of the lands in'the area.” * _/> Russel said that the plans are - always available to parks director Erik Lees and pointed out that the — new. design for drainage follows natural water courses. "We think this is a better greenbelt...the width, the excel- lent access.” added Pike. Coun. Allan Williams credited Martin Corp. with making what he viewed us positive changes to the greenbelt. “The Caulfeild area is the most “challenging topographically and geographically of any property in “West Vancouver.” said Williams. *Barlier.this year, council fost a. court, case when it was deter- mined that the municipality could not require the developer to apply fora development permit. as is now required in many new subdi-, sions’ (particularly. on steep ous). : Adams proposed several solu- tions. He suggested the municipali- ty gel their bylaw officers to charge non- West Vancouverites $10 to use the boat ramp near the foot of 14th Suet. Quite a bit of traffic congestion and parking of trailers in focal spots results from frequent usage of that boat ramp. Adams also urged council to work towards getting the gate to the ramp under the Lions Gate Bridge re-opened. ft was clused a few years ago emoaned because of @ problem with squat- ters. West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager said that the decision to re- open involves several interested parties, including the Squamish Nation, the Greater Vancouver Regional =Disuiet and the Vancouver Port Authority. Adams noted that the Squamish Nation could generate some rev- enue by charging bouters like him- self. Adams boats months of the year. and fishes 12 Wednesday, December 21, 1994 — North Shore News — 13 LYNN VALLEY MEDICAL & TRAVEL CLINIC 1200 LYNN VALLEY RD., NORTH VAN. 988-5389 { ‘Holiday Hours: Dec. 24,......8am-5pm | Dec. 27-30 .... 8am-9pm Dec. 25......10am-2pm } Dec. 31....... 8am-5pm Dec. 26.......8am-5pm | Jan.1........ 8am-Spm NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY a i =s« REAL VALUE IS ONE VERY 4 SHORT TRIP AWAY. SLIDE ON DOWN FOR ALL KINDS OF SMOKIN’ GIFTS AND BRICK-SOLID VALUE. FOR ‘A REAL CHRISTMAS, DROP IN FOR THE REAL VALUE OF CAPILANO MALL. FasrictanD AU Christmas Fabrics 30%-50% OFF REITMANS Selected Sith & Satin Lingerie Reg. $24.99 Now S19 BaskiIN Rosesins Christnas Yule Logs $19.95 Order Early 980-3112 Buack’s CAMERAS Black's Bese Buy Pentax Espio 70 Kit $219.99 Semcmaue 935 MARINE DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER, : OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:00-9:00 SATURDAY 9:30-9:00, AND SUNDAY 11:00-5:00.