Five letters were received in
response to the proposed rezoning application:
Adrian Yeung, 1703-4888 Hazel Street,
Burnaby
Samantha Heng,1902-4888 Hazel Street,
Burnaby
Hui Liang, 1102 Hazel Street,
Burnaby
Graeme Silvera, 700-650 West 41st
Avenue, Vancouver
William McCarthy, 700-4980 Kingsway,
Burnaby
The following speakers appeared before
Council and spoke to the proposed rezoning application:
Sameh Youesf, 806-4957 Newton Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. Mr. Youesf stated concerns about the affordability of
rental accommodations in the area, and that the addition of new buildings
will result in local rent increases. The speaker also shared concerns about
the negative impacts of construction activities on the mobility of seniors
and individuals with disabilities.
Roger Whitehouse, 2000-6521 Bonsor
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning. Mr. Whitehouse stated concerns regarding: the height of
the proposed building, the impact on existing views/sightlines, the negative
impact on local property values, and construction related activities such as
increased traffic and noise.
Reinhard Schauer, 201-5868 Olive Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. Mr. Schauer stated that the proposed development is to
the benefit of the developer and not the community. The proposed development
will attract investors and will not provide additional rental housing.
Sameh Youesf, 806-4957 Newton Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke for a second time. Mr. Youesf
appreciates the accessibility of local services and is concerned that
increased rental prices will result in many people relocating to areas in
which services are more difficult to access.
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