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More than 80 people turned out for the meeting and all who spoke were opposed to the pro- posed development. “Drop this turkey and forget about it,” advised Myron Bevans, @ nearby resident. “I think it's a dead duck.” Green De: He added that the development would have strict architectural controls and would be phased in as the market demands. The first phase would consist of 24 lots for the home said. “The type of housing pro- posed is often occupied by tran- sien or semi-transient residents who'do not have any commit- ment to the neighborhood or any in main- But residents voiced concerns taining or improving it.” Hallett called for a moratorium in the area until sity and the use of the Kinnaird Bluffs for recreational purposes. The biggest concern was with the condition of 37th St. “I am very concerned about 37th St.,” said Kay Trusz. “I assume that the road will be dened?” of Penticton wants to rezone 24 hectares (60 acres) at the west end of 37th Street in order to develop 107 single-family resi- dential lots: 40 modular home units and 67 single-family homes. As well, Emerald Green is ing a 50-unit h for the property. The rezoning application went to Castlegar council Tuesday night. Results of that meeting will be in next Wednesday's Sun. Emerald Green spokesman Roy Christensen said the land-is*-- already zoned to allow for a mobile home park and his com- pany would be upgrading the zoning. “We actually want to improve the land,” Christensen said. Phil Markin, the city’s director of development services, said 37th St. is being looked at. “Staff, as well, have concerns about 37th St.” He said if the rezoning goes ahead, the property will be sub- ject to subdivision requirements. which will include upgrading 37th St But Heather Hallett said the rezoning application is in contra- on P there has been “extensive upgrad- ing on 37th St.” “The city plan says that we should not have this type of development in south Castlegar unless there are compelling rea- sons to do so. So, as there are no reasons, the issue becomes, why should this be allowed, instead of why not?” Realtor and developer Glen Wilson also spoke against the development. He said the developers want to use Southridge Drive and the pro- posed 14th St. as arterial roads, but the streets can’t handle the increased traffie. Wilson said the situation will worsen when another 150 homes vention of the Official C ty Plan Bylaw. ~The” Southridge property owner said the OCP’s goal is to enhance the nearby areas, but the proposed development doesn’t do that. “This housing is not compati- ble with what already exists,” she are ped in the area Southridge and Kinnaird Middle senéot~ Wilson also wanted to know if 37th St. will be upgraded to col- lector status and include side- walks, street lighting, curbs, storm sewers and the proper right of way. Residents oppose exemption KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Not only are Ootischenia residents sleepless from what they claim is undue noise from their corporate neighbor, West Arm Truck Lines, they now say the presence of West Arm Truck Lines has turned into a virtual nightmare. And at least one resident, has requested the Regional District of Central Kootenay shut down the com- pany completely. In his submission, Ootischenia resident Bill Hadikin spoke about “subsonic noise and vibration”, the “jockeying of trucks”, the “clanging of the loading dock levellers, or the “release of air brakes” in the early morning hours, all of which he says has decreased his quality of life. “This lack of sleep further results in irritability of family members and high levels of stress within the family unit.” Residents also claim West Arm didn’t abide by a constric- tive covenant which permitted the company to build originally, and now say they are appalled that the company wants an exclu- sion from clauses in the bylaw which restrict undue noise from 7 p.m. to 7am. Clause 12, one of the request- ed exemptions, specifically pro- hibits loading, unloading, delivering, packing, unpacking, or otherwise handling any con- tainers, products, materials, or refuse whatsoever, unless neces- The shelves of learning in | Castlegar are caught in a | Squeeze play between two A decision by the City of ‘canton to redefine its role a primary funder in this sub- region of the Regional Dis- trict of Central Kootenay has placed the Castlegar and Dis- trict Library board in a tough spot. The city has stated it will be paying less to the library this year, and instead wants regional district areas I and J to cough up their share necessary funding, which would equate to a combined 40 per cent, while the city’s portion would sit at 60 per sary for the maintenance of essential services or the moving of private household effects. Res- idents claim the requested exemption is contrary to a written promise officials at West Arm tendered to residents at a public hearing held in Ootischenia hall May 25. In part the written promise stated, “The truck traffic will usually consist of two line trucks arriving at the depot at approxi- mately 6 a.m. and leaving approximately 6 p.m..” West Arm official, Rick MacLean defended the exemp- tion to almost 30 residents, claiming that the bylaw is loosely worded and therefore open to i ion. He also req d that RDCK adopt a noise bylaw from another municipality. “We just need to know what the [noise] levels are so we can work within these levels. It should be d after another p ty and should be clearly defined, liveable and enforceable.” “We've already conceded we don’t need a 24-hour exemption if it’s written properly. It’s a source of contention. If West Arm can’t have access to their property at that time neither should the residents. The measur- able levels [for West Arm] should be the same standards as held by the neighbors,” conclud- ed MacLean. Other residents spoke about their property values declining, and said they want to send a clear message to other companies, such as Costco and Canadian Tire, who have indicated an inter- est in opening stores in the area and are watching the outcome of See NOISE 2A A time to asallsonlideiel Castlegar remembers war dead RONNORMAN Sun Editor More than 200 people stood in the cold and grey November rain Friday at the Castlegar cenotaph to remember Cana- da’s war dead. There were as many young people as adults at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies, thanks to the honor guard of cadets and the participation of local Beavers, Guides, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts. Lach Farrell, assistant super- intendent of schools, gave the address. He spoke of his “fortu- nate life”, having been bom too late to take part in the Second World War. Farrell noted that others who served in the first and second world wars weren't so fortunate. However, he said they died so that those of Farrell's generation and generations to follow, could live untouched by war Albert Calderbank was the masterof ceremonies for the occasion, while Bob MacBain, _president of Castlegar Branch 170 of the Royal Canadian Legion, was parade marshall Jim Moore was sergeant at arms for the advance of col- ors and Ab Culley read the honor roll Kootenay West-Revelstoke MP Jim Gouk brought greet ings, as did acting mayor Ron Armbruster. Miss Castlegar Lana Sommerville read the See REMEMBRANCE 2A SUN STAFF PHOTOS, Ron Norman Lil Knutson (top) reads John Manstfield's famous poem 'In Flander Fields' while cadet Jarrett Kramer stands guard in front of the Castlegar cenotaph. Fri- day's Remembrance Day ceremony drew a large crowd despite cold, rainy weather.