PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE MINUTES C O U \ C

MAR - 5 1973

ITEM J. - Re: RM 1 and RM 2 Zoning Regulations

The committee discussed the RM regulations as they apply to
single family residential dwellings. The problems created by the existing
provisions and regulations is that single family dwellings and duplexes
are permitted to construct on existing lots which are zoned for multiple
development. it was further pointed out that the upgrading of services
such as closing in the existing ditches could not be required at the time
of building permit. Therefore new dwellings, selling in the market area
of $23,000 to $28,000 are being constructed adjacent to apartments, and
could conceiveably be surrounded and isolated by apartment or multiple
development in the future on services that were constructed 20 to 50 years
ago. The committee agreed that the apartment phasing policies should be
retained as Council's multiple phasing policies. The results of the
discussion on this matter were that: whereas it is undesirable to promote
new single family dwellings in a zoned apartment area and whereas the
services require upgrading, therfore the committee recommends to Council
that the Zoning Bylaw be revised to permit only construction of new
multiple dwellings in the RM 1 and RM 2 Zones.

Recommendations:

- The Committee recommends that the provisions permitting new
single family dwelling in the RM 1 and RM 2 Zones be revised to prohibit
new RS 1 uses in these Zones.

ITEM II - Re: B.C. Telephone Building Proposal

Architects acting on behalf of the Telephone Co. presented
several schematic drawings which represent their long range proposals.
The buildings will encompass all the property owned by the Company in
Leigh Square. Their intent is to construct a 3 story building which will
contain their relay machinery and various circuit apparatus. The Committee
feels the building should be constructed in the Industrial Area as their
proposal is in conflict with the Tow Center Concept. The proposal is in
contravention to the Requirement and Provision of the Zoning By~Law.

Recommendations:

The Committee recommends a letter be sent to the Telephone
Company outlining our thoughts as above.