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New Regulations for Secondary

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Council to Review Budget February 5

Operating Budget for 1997 of $62 million, which indicated an increase of 2% in the tax levy. Soon after, however, -the Provincial Government cut to grants to municipalities, which for the District means a loss of $1.5 million in revenues. This amount is equivalent to a further 3.5 per cent increase in the tax levy.

[ n December, Council endorsed a Provisional

On February 5, Council will be reviewing the Provisional Budget and considering possible respons- es to the Provinces downloading.. These budget dis- cussions are open to the public.

Awards recognize excellence in Design and Heritage conservation

Excellence Awards will be presented at the

T he District's Heritage Awards and Design Council Meeting on Monday, January 27.

The annual Heritage Award program, coordinated by ~ the Heritage Advisory Committee, recognizes accomplishments in the field of heritage conserva- tion. This year's recipients are:

Paul Hovan;

Mel Turner;

Sue Kaffka, Capilano Suspension Bridge;

Dean and Councillor Stella Jo Deane;

Joe and Bev Arduini;

Robert and Nicole Armstrong;

District of North Vancouver Planning and Development,

The Design Excellence Awards, coordinated through the Advisory Design Panel, recognize projects which significantly contribute to the built environment of ‘the municipality. Awards are presented for : -Amako Building on West Third Streez; Raven Pub Renovation - Deep Cove; Premier Street Townhouse Project; - Keith Millar Pavilion - McCartney Creek Park; Grouse Mountain - Tram Terminal Link and Entry Upgrade.

Photo at right: The Heritage Award-winning Christie House at 267 West Queens, restored by the District of North Vancouver

it Suites being considered

There are an estimated 2200 secondary suites in the District, most being ground level or basement suites.

The Provincial Government has approved new Building

Code regulations specifically for secondary suites. These rules are intended to regulate suite safety and improve the quality of suites. Over the last two years,

the District has researched the issue and sought public

input on various conditions and controls to address concerns with secondary suites in our community.

Several conditions are proposed

On the basis of that research and public involvement process, Council directed staff to prepare a bylaw allowing secondary suites subject to the following restrictions:

[. onfy in a single-family home in a single-family zone;

2. only one suite is permitted ina house:

3. the suite cannot be larger than the tesser of 90 sq.m. (986 sq. ft.) or 40% of the residential floor space of a house;

4. the owner of a house with a suite must live in either the suite or the principal residence;

5. not permitted in a house with one or more boarders or lodgers or in which there is a licensed home occupation; and

6.a house with a secondary suite must have a mini- mum of three off-street parking spaces.

- Voice your views

A public hearing on the required amendments to the Rezoning Bylaw was originally scheduled for February ti. However, Council is considering a request by the. Federation of North Vancouver Community Associations to defer the hearing to provide time for further community discussion. Watch the North Shore News for notice of the Public Hearing.

More information on the proposed regulations and Public Hearing date is available in Planning or the

Clerks Department or by calling 990-2387.

Drafting the Lynn Valley Plan.

ork on the first draft of the new iyan :

months. The next step is a series of work-

shops at which we will be further developing policy and action statements to address housing, park: com- munity service, commercial and transit issues in Core Area of Lynn Valley. ee

Help plan the future shape of your community by” joining workshops held every Wednesday, from

- February 5 to March 26 at 7:00 p.m., in the Eagle | Room at Karen Magnussen recCentre. ie

Following these working sessions, a a draft of the Plan’ will be prepared for further public review in May and June. Watch for further information around your com- munity and in upcoming District and Valley Dialogues. This will be your opportunity to review the Plan before it is presented to Council in the fall for consideration. °

For further information call Phil Chapman, Lynn Valley Planner at 990-2373, or visit the site office at Karen. nt

Magnussen recCentre, open Tuesday. 1:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesday. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Thursday, - 1:30-4:30 p.m.,

except the last Thursday. of the month - 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Keeping in touch

eing accessible to the community is a B priority for Council. Here's an updated list of contact numbers. Mayor Don Bell, Res 986-0030, Fax 986-9113 Office 990-2203, Fax 990-2403 Cllr. Trevor Carolan, Res. 929-7934, Fax 929-6334 _ Cllr. Ernie Crist, Res 986-4531, Fax 986-4524 Cllr Glenys Deering-Robb, Res 990-9754, Fax 990-9764 Cllr Janice Harris, Res. 987-8394, Fax 987-7544 Clir Pat Munroe, Res. 980-2367, Fax 980-2490 Cllr Lisa Muri, Res. 929-2550, Fax 929-2635,