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One letter was received
in response to the proposed rezoning application:
Sharon Trca, 306 Tenth Avenue, New
Westminster
The following speakers appeared
before Council and spoke to the proposed rezoning application:
W.G. (Bill) Conolly, 8755 Crest Drive,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker stated that there are several liquor stores
within 3 km radius. The speaker submitted a package for Council’s
consideration titled “LCBC Distance Criteria” that shows the locations of
existing liquor stores in the neighbourhood. Mr. Conolly further expressed
concerns regarding the close proximity of the proposed liquor store to
schools, daycares and parks; concerns with increased crime and criminal
activities if the application is approved; and concerns regarding the
potential for cannabis sales. In conclusion, Mr. Conolly submitted a
petition containing 50 signatures in opposition to the proposed rezoning.
Linda Daddona, 8627 11th
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker expressed concerns with the
liquor store location due to close proximity to schools in the area,
specifically Cariboo High School. It was noted that there are several liquor
stores in the neighbourhood and there is no need for another one.
John McNally, 719 East 4th
Street, North Vancouver, representing John McNally Designers Inc., appeared
before Council and responded to some of the concerns raised by other
speakers. The speaker advised this is not a new liquor licence, but a
relocation of existing licences due to displacement from development. These
licences are not liquor or food primary licences and are not flexible without
changes to the existing zoning.
W.G. (Bill) Conolly, 8755 Crest Drive,
Burnaby, appeared before Council for a second time and pointed out the close
proximity of schools, parks and daycares
in the immediate community. There
are businesses in the complex (i.e. pizza, deli, etc.) that will attract
children to the business area.
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