The
following speakers appeared before Council and spoke to the proposed rezoning
application:
Kevin
Loh, 102-9126
Capella Drive, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the
rezoning application. The speaker and is supportive of the walkways, green
areas and design of the proposed towers.
Carolyn
Orazietti,
Executive Director, North Road Business Improvement Area, 303-9940 Lougheed
Highway, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker stated that the proposed
development is consistent with existing social and environmental strategies,
provides affordable housing options to residents and promotes long term
vibrant community growth.
Trevor
Leyenhorst, 721-20th
Avenue, New Westminster, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker is a registered sign language
interpreter and is a contract employee of Shape Development. Mr. Leyenhorst
is supportive of the Lougheed Master Plan and the proposed development as it
capitalizes on the location of rapid transit and will provide easy access to
restaurants and local services.
Micheal
Suk, Executive
Director, Korean Cultural Society, 202-4808 Hazel Street, Burnaby, appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the proposed rezoning application. The
speaker stated that the proposed development will provide economic growth
opportunities to local businesses.
Alan
Ong, 504-2225 Holdom
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker stated that the proposed development will
provide local jobs, decrease commute requirements for residents, improves
access to rapid transit, encourage residents to explore local shops and
amenities and offers in-door activities during inclement weather. Mr. Ong
would like Council to explore the possibility of hosting community events in
the area such as concerts, competitions and sporting events.
Ivan
Harmatny, 8093
Government Road, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker stated general support for the
proposed rezoning application.
Keith
Kwan, 4126 Francis
Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed
rezoning application. Mr. Kwan spoke to the future housing needs stemming
from immigration and migration and believes that the master planned community
will provide much needed housing to new and existing residents into the
future. The speaker highlighted the close proximity of the development to
rapid transit, trees, green space and road enhancements.
Andy
Hoang, 4368 Dundas
Street, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker supports the development of much needed
housing in the area attracting and retaining young families in the community.
Hugh
Wooley, 4596 Harkin
Drive, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed
rezoning application. Mr. Wooley is supportive of the increased density and
referenced the success of other planned community in reducing dependency on
cars, encouraging transit ridership and improving access to recreation and
shopping activities.
Peter
Hirny, 590 Whiting
Way, Coquitlam, appeared before Council and shared concerns in relation to
the proposed rezoning application. The speaker requested that Council
consider interim affordable/accessible housing options such as shipping
container homes. Shipping container homes located in parking stalls could
house residents displaced by development in Burnaby. Mr. Hirny stated
concerns regarding the affordability of new development and displacement and
exclusion of low income populations from the community. The speaker also requested
that any new buildings be build to LEED environmental standards.
All
delegations that spoke to Rezoning #15-28 requested that their comments also
be considered by Council for Rezoning #15-29.
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