Correspondence — Catherine Vanderwereld (Amendments to Westhills development plan)

Email: FW: Amendments to Westhills development plan

From: Leah Stohmann
Sent: September 13, 2021 12:26 PM
To: Trina Cruikshank
Subject: FW: Amendments to Westhills development plan
Note: Westhills correspondence for tonight – thanks!

Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP
Deputy Director of Planning and Subdivision, Approving Officer

250.478.7882 x4409

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From: Catherine Vanderwereld
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Mayor Young; Denise Blackwell; Lanny Seaton; Lillian Szpak; Matt Sahlstrom; Norma Stewart; Roger Wade; Marie Watmough; Braden Hutchins; Darren Kiedyk; langfordvoters
Subject: Re: Amendments to Westhills development plan

Mayor and Council,

I am writing with regard to proposed changes to the Westhills development agreement.

I have concerns about many of the proposed changes, but the one that stands out most for me is the attempt to change 40% greenspace dedication to "open space" dedication.
My understanding is that currently only 10% of the required 40% parkland has been dedicated, and that the developer is seeking to change the definition so that they can include things like engineered fill slopes, grass (plastic grass?!) medians and boulevards, and even the YMCA and adjacent Park & Ride parking lot! I strongly believe, and am certain that most folks in the neighbourhood affected would agree, that the developer should not be allowed to fall short of their original promises. This company has many an incredible amount of money and should be happy to stick to their original plans and make Westhills an enjoyable place to live.

I request that this letter be provided to the planning committee as a late submission and be part of the package forwarded to council, as I am working tonight and will not be able to call in.

Sincerely,

Catherine Vanderwereld

3484 Happy Valley Rd

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