NS THE NORTH Shore Winter Club has the ball in its court and must negotiate with the North Vancouver District planning department before a decision on a proposed highrise development can be made by council next Monday. An 18-storey residence and facil- ity centre for active seniors has been proposed for the Winter Club site at Keith Road and Mountain Highway. The complex would in- clude a new hockey rink and a two-level parkade. A rezoning has been applied for by Co-operators Development By PATRICK RAYMARD Contributing Writer Corporation Ltd. and the Winter Club. A reopening of Fifth Street, to connect Mountain Highway direct- City considers restricting tower heights IN AN effort to stem the tide of Lower Lonsdale highrise development, North Vancouver City Council voted Monday to consider height restriction measures on new develop- ments. The motion, to be considered next weck, will limit the height on new developments to six storeys in the Lower Lonsdale area between First and Third streets and Ches- terfield and St. Georges Avenues. “It was because there was development pressure in Lower Lonsdale that something had to be done immediately,”’ said Ald. Bill Bell. If the motion passes, the height restriction may affect the construc- tion of the 28-storey building pro- posed by Cressey Development for the St. Alice Hotel site at 120 West Second St. Because Cressey does not cur- rently hold a development permit for that site, it is possible that they may not be allowed to develop the area. In a separate motion, council established the option of witholding the development permit for between three to six months in order to formulate a bylaw con- cerning the site development. Ald. Stella Jo Dean expressed concern that the zoning restrictions would adversely affect the three highrises aiready located in the area. The three highrises, Twin Towers, Kiwanis senior citizens towers and the Talisman Towers, Auto..... Classified Ads Doug Collins..... Editorial Page........ Nome & Garden.........23 Mailbox ..... Sports ........---.... What's Going On........53 WEATHER Friday, cloudy with sunny periods. High near 8°C. Saturday, periods of rain. Highs near 11°C. Second Class Registration Number 3885 By CORINNE BJORGE Contributing Writer would all become legal non-con- forming buildings. The zoning of the buildings as non-conformii:,: would create in- surance problcins, said Dean, and limit future building aaditions. “They can’t :nake any structural changes (if they are designated legal non-conforining),”’ she said. Ald. John Braithwaite argued against excluding the towers from the proposal. ‘‘l: includes all buildings,” he said. ‘“‘We know developers are pushing at the doors....(and)it appears that coun- cil is sitting back.’” In an effort to address other areas in the city that arz currently zoned for unlimited height restric- tions, council will also discuss conducting a view impact analysis next Tuesday at the next city councii meeting. **(We have to) identify the view hierarchy,’’ said city planner Richard White, adding that there may be advantages to high-rise development in other areas of the city. ‘*Sometimes those (low) buildings can be more view- obstructive than highrises,’’ he said. ly to Brooksbank Avenue, would also be necessary to handle in- creased traffic flow. Ald. Ernie Crist, while saying he basically agreed with the concept, maintained that it would be unwise to proceed with a tall highrise be- fore an official community plan for Lynnmour has been developed. The North Shore Credit Union was repeatedly criticized by Crist for not allowing a six-month lease extension. Crist said this was the minimum time needed to draw up a proper community plan. NORTH SHORE resident Joan Lum checks out her weaving at the West Vancouver Recreation Cenire. This Sunday the West Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its 12th Annual Christmas Craft Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the recreation centre and seniors’ activity centre at 780-22nd Street, West Vancouver. Over 100 local craftspeo- ple will be selling their wares. 3 - Friday, November 18, 1988 - North Shore News Negotiations needed before Municipal planner Kai Kreuchen reminded council! that the Winter Club fies in a critical area for the district. In a asritten report, Kreuchen said the area is a gateway to North Vancouver, yet “‘does not present a particularly positive visual impression.*’ “The age, condition and loca- tion of the single-family housing in the area also prompted a number of inquiries concerning possible redevelopment to higher den- sities," Kreuchen reported, adding that development plans by Park ‘Cc tower gets approval and Tilford and the Squamish Band wil! also increase pressure for zoning increases in Lynnmour. Ald. Joan Gadsby echoed Crist’s concern that the project would set a precedent for higher building heights, increased traffic and noise pollution. Ald. Bill Rodgers agreed that the proposed project was ‘‘an ad- mirable match of facility and foca- tion,’’ but urged council to prepare a Lynnmour community plan ‘‘without delay.’’ Charges laid after high-speed chase A NORTH Vancouver man faces four criminal charges stemming from a high-speed chase involving West Van- couver Police early Oct. 12. Frederick H. Spissinger, 50, was charged Oct. 31 with impaired driving, refusing to supply a breathalyser sample on demand, dangerous driving, and causing police to enter into a chase in con- nection with an incident in which a yellow, four-door Cadillac drove through a West Vancouver Police roadblock at the north end of Lions Gate Bridge at approximate- ly 2:40 a.m. Oct. 12. Police allege the car was travel- ling at approximately 80 km/h and say the car came close to striking a police constable manning the roadblock. Two police cruisers subsequently left the roadblock to pursue the Cadillac. The cruisers followed the car east on Marine Drive towards Capilano Road at an estimated speed of 120 km/h. The Cadillac turned right at Capilano Road and proceeded south at a high speed. The car turned east on to Welch Street. Police allege the car was travel- ling in the oncoming traffic lane, went out of control, rolied into a ditch at the side of the road and struck a tree. The driver of the car, according to police, then jumped out of the vehicle and ran north through the woods. Two police officers pur- sued on foot and apprehended the driver. The accused has been scheduled to face the charges in West Van- couver provincial court in Febru- ary.