January 25, 1988/022

A letter from David and Elizabeth Stewart, 3182 Rae Street was received
stating that adequate notice was not given regarding the rezoning. Mr.
Stewart felt the map was misleading as Freemont Street does not exist at this
time, und that the safety of children was not being considered as there are 10
sidewalks on Prairie Avenue. Mr. Stewart also stated his concern that. with
the increased density of the area there is no immediately accessible park
facilities.

A letter was received from Hunter Laird Engineering Limited, January ll,
1988 who raising the concerns of their clients Fars. F.R. Holdings Limited,
being their objection to the RM-3 Zoning as they feel it will devalue their
clients land, as well as questioning the access for a townhouse development.

The foliowing people were present and expressed their views oa the
proposed rezoning:

Mr. Brian Wright, 3371 Hemlock Street advised of his opposition to the
proposal and presented a petition that he said contained 222 signatures of
persons similarly opposed.

Mr. David Laird, referred to the letter from bis Company that had earlier
been presented and advised that the Rezoning Sign on the property is
incorrect. He also inquired as to the responsibility for constructing
Freemont Street and asked whether or not there would be a "late comers
agreement" for Rae Street. City Engineer T.M. Chong, advised that the
Developer would be required to construct a portion of Freemont Street and that
the question of a “late comers agreement” was under consideration.

Mr. Gordon Douglas, 3183 Rae Street, advised that the notification of the
Public Hearing mailed by the City had not yet been received by him. He stated
his belief that the residents of the area were overwhelming opposed to the
Development — particularly the RM-3 proposal - and he referred to parking
arrangements and the increased traffic that the project would generate, the
need for road improvements and traffic signals at the intersection of Cedar
Drive and Prairie Avenue. He also stated his concern with bus routes and
school facilities. Additionally he advised that if the project did go ahead
the City should use its best efforts to see that most construction traffic
used Freemont Street and that regular attention be given to street ‘cleaning
and he advised that there was a pavement bump on Rae Street that would need

repairs.

Mr. B. Walton, 3450 Handley Crescent; advised that in his opinion the
people in the area were mainly opposed to the RM-3 proposal and he referred to
the need for proper pedestrian access, and increased schools. He also advised
that in his opinion there was a great need for a comprehensive plan of the

entire area.

Mr. S. Woodworth, 859 Alder Place, advised that over the years he had
noticed an increase on taxes assessed on his property and a decrease in the

City's. services. He referred to the constantly increasing traffic, the

overcrowding of parks and recreation facilities and schools. He also stated
his opinion that residents in the area have paid price for their properties
over other properties in the City because of the natural amenities in the area
and he stated that if these continue to be eroded the desirability of their
properties would decrease.

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