Densification request deferred = hood's existing architectural char- acteristics with his design, they still expressed doubts about the construction of such a structure on 10th Street. “| just can’t see the need for the density,” said Jamie Raglan. Council voted unanimously to defer action on the application until after its own heritage report is tabled. A list of reports requested by council will be presented to it in early 1994, at which time it will decide on the priority each one should have with city staff. fa another rezoning application, Synthesis Design applied to have 215 East 29th St. rezoned from RS-! Family Residential zoning to CD-256 (Comprehensive Devel- opment 256} zone, subdividing the existing lot. The application was deferred. Council is seeking assurances that Synthesis will address par- ticular design concerns. ‘NORTH VANCOUVER ‘City Council voted Monday to defer action on two re- quests to increase zoning density on lots located in the municipality. Residential One zoning to a CD- \ 257 (Comprehensive Development ‘A public hearing to discuss the 257) zone. The zoning change proposed rezoning of three lots would accommodate a seven-unit took up much of Monday’s townhouse with underground meeting of city council. parking for 12 vehicles. A proposal by Niad Builders The neighbors’ key concerns are and Dalla Lana Griffin Architects that the townhouse, which is to rezone two lots at 260-264 East geared toward ‘‘empty-nesters,”’ ‘10th’ St..proved the most con- would not be in keeping with the ‘troversial matter on the evening’s 10 heritage homes located on the agenda. street, or the arca’s family orien- Eight - residents of neighboring tation. lots'strode to the podium to offer Though several of the speakers “their arguments: against the. praised architect Sebastian Butler’s rezoning OF an RT-1 Two Family ‘attempt (o integrate the neighbor- NORTH VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL by Kate Zimmerman RECOVER WITH CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT MADNESS TO ; MIDNIGHT THIS FRIDAY Christopher John Ofson, 18, of : North Vancouver, was fined $500 and was prohibited from driving for 12 months after he pleaded guilty to the following Aug. 8 charges: oe failing to come to en im- mediate stop on Mount Seymour ‘Road in North Vancouver District alter being signalled to do so by a. police officer; @ speeding 40 km/h above the ‘ speed limit; @: driving without a valid licence. Refore Judge Dougias Campbell in North: Vancouver provincial court Rossignol C2 or Kastle on Nov. 23: . Casey Dale McKay, 20, of Reactor Boron or K2 5000 North Vancouver, received i2. — Skis, Nordica Bioflex 60 or ‘months’ ‘probation after he TC4 or Rossignol 650 boots, pleaded guilty to three charges. and Salomon Q5 or Marker The North Vancouver charges M27 bindings should read ‘probation after’ he was found included: _ 469.99 instead of 479.99. ‘guilty of, assaulting a-female on. @ stealing food belonging to j.We. apologize ‘for any June in’. North , Vancouver. McDonald’s Restaurant on Aug. inconvenience this may have caused our customers. « District.) 2° 24; SPORTS EXPERTS . THES FOLLOWING people ap- “peared in North and West Van- couver: courts recently to face various charges: ‘Before Judge Doug Moss in North Vancouver Provincial court . on "Dees 5 . ‘ Allan‘: Lorne | Munro, 28, .of Victoria; ‘ received 12 months’ pro- bation’ after he pleaded guilty to . possessing a stolen licence plate: belonging to .the National “Research; Council on Aug..27 in _ North Vancouver District. -Munro’ is required to perform “100: hours. of community”. work : service by; Sept. 1, 1994. - Before’ Judge Jerome Paradis in “North: Vancouver® provincial court on Nov, 30: Stephatie Hosner Faustin, 24, of “Vancouver, received _ six ‘months? CORRECTION NIGHT AT CAPILANO MALL.. NOTICE On page 6 of our Christmas Sale flyer this week, the sale price of the ski package listing the Rossignol T3C or 30S skis, Rossignol R67 boots and Marker M27 bindings, should read 379.99 instead of 399.99. Also, the sale price ‘of the package listing -the Bo INCLUDES SEARS AND WOOLCO. SEE FRIDAY'S PAPER FOR DETAILS. Before . "judge CL Walker in @ breaching probation by failing North Vancouver provincial court - to report:to a youth court worker on Noy. 24: on Feb, 28, 1992 in connection “Duane Robert Burd,-21, of Co- with a. Young Offenders Act © quitlam; received nine jmonths’. sentence; ; * probation after."he pleaded guilty: @ breaching probation by failing to committing’ ‘mischief; by. break- .to complete. 30 hours of com- ing‘a: “telephone belonging to BC munity work service by Aprif 21. Tel'on* Aug. 16 in -North Van- ; Gouver City... |: Burd was required to pay, $90.26 restitution ‘to BC Tel, , fed White; M.P. Suite #020. 1200 Tym Valley Ra... North Vancouver Vid 242 ne Telephone: 666-0585. , Fax: 666- 0509 . Warsn up those - cold winter cake cosimax.. - aie TMi Foe ‘McKay is required to perform 30 hours of community work ser- vice within ‘three months of , te) . ener ‘THOSE AWFUL. PERKS - Part of Retorm’s election platform _’'visit:me.in Ottawa and Insist on eating was to cut government ‘spénding by } theral! Incidentally, the food prices are, .. Starting at the top. We cannot cancel the r NOT subsidised and are actually very | existing “perks” until we form the govern- . high. {tis the generous union wages that ment, hopefully after the next election, © “are subsidised with the result that the -.f but there are some perks that wo can _— food services cost about three times as; } immediately refuse to accept ar avoid = much as Is taken in..We would fike to. Phis GST, PSL & Shippire & Handling Made in England for over 50 years, now available in Canada. Ccsimax.is constructed from the highest quality double- dipped rubber. Stainless steel cap: and supple — velour covering. Scothes aches’and pains. Brings. warmth and comfort year round. Extra large, stays hot longer. One to three weeks delivery. (while supplies last) ‘Order by phone | 988- 2064 Mon.- Fri. 8:30am: 5:00pm or send cheque or money Porder qr" For 69.95 + 4.90 GST, 4.90 PS’, 5.00 shipping and handling, Total $84.75 ‘To Comfort House Marketing Ltd. P.O. Box 86350, Narth Vancouver, be B.C. Va. 4T5 wie using. At our December 8th Caucus Meeting we took votes on all of the avail- able “perks* and agreed to the fotiowing: NO $6.00 HAIRCUTS We said "NO" to $6.00 haircuts, the Tailor. Shop, picture framing, French fassons for spouse and staff; .ymnasi- um, shoeshine, massage sen<.., room service, the liquor store and Uo2 of the "_- military hospital for special operative ser- vices. We do not object to a range of ser- vices being provided to busy MPs but we feel they should be privately run and that there should ba a realistic charge. (I will continue to have my hair cul at the usual place on Lonsdale.) We dacided to keep free postage, printing and translation service, free tong distance calis on the government ° network, minibus services between the buildings on “The Hili", messenger ser- vices, and cable television Service into our offices. All of these items affect our — ability to stay In touch with you, and most nave no net cost.to the taxpayer ‘because the physical systems such as phone lines are already in place. The “perks” we have rejacted will save you around $1.4 million over the next 4 to 5 years, 7 HOW ABOUT THE DINING ROOM? We decided that we will routinely use the cafeteria but will restrict our use of the Parliamentary Dining Room to occa- sions when there is no other option such as night sessions of Parliament when everything else is closed, or when you ee e 1 see food services privatised to eliminate this taxpayer funded deficit. ° - PENSIONS © High on the fist for rejection was the present outrageous pension’scheme. || -personally refused to sign the form authorising contributions tc the present plan and there is a copy of my written: ” rejection on fiie in my North Vancouver : | office. Unfortunately this will not prevent. the automatic deductions of 41% of my salary but | will continue to refuse to:.. f accept the full pension benefits before .. age 60 even if 1 become eligible in the future. This action alone has the poten- tial to save taxpayers at least a million dollars. Preston is asking cur legal advi- sors to see If they san find a way for us-- to “opt out” until we can get a chance to change the plan by law. iINCIDENTALS In- addition to the above, Preston * Manning declined to accept a limousine... “and chauffeur (savings about $60,000 per year), or personal messenger ser- vice (savings about $30,006 per year}. he also wrote to the other party leaders - inviting them to take the same cuts. No ‘MP from any other party has yet volun-: teared to follow the lead set by us and , would be surprised if they do. Space doesn't permit me toc cover every “perk” in detail in this column but if you want any more information please do give me a call.