November 25th, 1974

Rubber property plus the lots owned by Mr. Tanchak. Mr. Tanchak inquired
whether there was an application for rezoning, and the City Planner
advised that the proposed rezoning was initiated by the City in an

effort to protect the residential area by minimizing the conflict between
Industrial and Residential uses, and that the rezoning is not geared to
ownership of certain parcels, but to the entire triangular area.

Alderman Laking commented that Mr. Tanchak did not receive a registered
letter that the City was going to rezone his property; however, the City
Clerk advised that Mr. Tanchak did receive a letter of invitation to the
Public Hearing this evening, which is sufficient as far as the requirements
of his office are concerned.

Mr. C. Schell, 2541 Davies Avenue, stated he had lived for 22 years
across from the Huntington Rubber plant and commented on the sand nuisance
from the tin shop and on the inadequate access to the area since the
closure of Gordon Avenue. Alderman Thompson advised that closure of
Gordon Avenue was required by the Provincial Highways Department.

At the request of His Worship the Mayor, the City Planner then
briefly outlined the uses permitted in the proposed M-3 zone. Alderman
Traboulay commented he did not believe the residents in attendance this
evening were opposed to the uses permitted in the M-3 zone, but were
opposed to Industrial uses being located adjacent to a residential
neighbourhood. Alderman Keryluk pointed out that the proposal is to

bring in some type of modified zoning that is compatible to the surround-

ing residential area. Alderman Laking stated he was strongly opposed to

the proposed rezoning, and advised that a prospective buyer had mentioned
to him that "residential" would be a very good use for the property.

Mr. G. Donaldson, 2549 Davies Avenue, commented that when apartment
zoning was proposed some five years ago, concern was expressed about
traffic, and stated he felt it should be kept the way it is now.

Mr. John Dawson, 3140 Lancaster Place, referred to the new housing
in his area, and said he did not want the proposed M3 zoning unless it
could accommodate reasonable industry with a minimum number of employees.
Mr. Dawson suggested as an alternative, that the property could be used
for a "cluster home" type of development; however, Mr. Cam Aitken, 1657
Eastern Drive, inquired how anyone could seriously think of using the
property for residential housing when it is located adjacent to the
railway tracks. Mr. Don Ray, 2820 Burns Road, stated he did not like to

see residents having to accept a type of zoning they were opposed to.