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May 5th, 1975

units and various provisions are contained in the said Land Use

Contract concerning the size, shape and siting of buildings and

structures and various other matters.

Representatives from the Greater Vancouver Housing Corporation were
in attendance and on invitation of Acting-Mayor Alderman Thompson, Mr.
Ian Birtwell gave a brief explanation of the project, mentioning that it
will provide rental accommodation in a fairly low-density situation.

Mr. Birtwell advised that 70 townhouse units would be constructed, with
never more than 4 units to a group, along with a 3-storey frame apartment
building with some underground parking, that fairly generous open spaces
have been provided and that there has been a serious attempt to bring in
a variety of building materials, but with common elements. Mr. Birtwell
also advised that in addition to the three major play areas, there is

about a half acre forested area that will be kept in its natural state

and that a multi-purpose building will be constructed for use as a day

care centre and meeting place for the tenants.

Acting-Mayor Alderman Thompson then invited representations in
favour of the development from the public gallery.

Mr. Bill Jansen stated he had no objection to the project, but
expressed his concern with respect to additional traffic on Prairie
Avenue, which is already a busy street, and he also inquired as to what
is planned for the area to the North. Acting-Mayor Alderman Thompson
advised that there is no particular plan at the moment other than a 24-
lot subdivision approved last week that will include services.

Mr. John Platt requested clarification as to the major streets in
the vicinity of the project, and Mr. Birtwell advised they are Coast
Meridian Road on the West side, Prairie Avenue to the North and the
Toronto Street entry which goes past the proposed Fire Hali; also Manning
and Grant Avenues.

Mr. Vic Clancy pointed out that the traffic design in the area is
unsatisfactory now and stated he did not think Prairie Avenue could
handle the additional traffic that the project would generate; however,
the City Engineer advised that the traffic from the development would be
dispersed in four directions - a small amount East to Fraser, a smail
amount North on Toronto to Prairie and the major amount coming out West
co Coast Meridian at Manning and Grant.

Mr. A. Wheatley, Council Chairman, Woodside Estates, stated his

concern that only a 3' fence would be erected between that townhouse