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eventually allow the construction of more university buildings such as dorms and research facilities, along with some commercial buildings and housing supporting the school. Speakers worried about the impact by Matthew Claxton the district might mclaxton@langleyadvance.com have on downA small group of stream water flows Langley Township for Fort Langley residents objected farmers, for existing Monday night to farms in the disthe expansion of trict’s “special study the planned univerarea” and about sity district around removing land from Trinity Western. the Agricultural The proposal, Land Reserve. has run into probThe hearing is lems with Metro not yet over. The Vancouver, but Township counon Monday the cil adjourned the Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Township held meeting to Jan. another public hear21, because the Hugh Davis spoke about the plans for a university ing about a slightly Agricultural Land district around Trinity Western. modified version of Commission has the plan. requested a time to trict near TWU’s campus The change to the on Glover Road, stretching come and comment on Township’s rural plan the issue, said Mayor Jack to the south and northwould create a special disFroese. west. If approved, it could
The source of the rancor among the neighbours is the anger over the controversial Athenry project. The project mixes condos, commercial space, and an Irish cultural centre. Originally spearheaded by Langley resident Tony McCamley, it has been sold to Lower Mainland firm Peak Construction. Foundations are being built now. The project was approved in early 2011, after a redesign by developers and several public meetings. Residents said the project would overshadow their existing homes to the north, destroying their property values. Some of the residents then launched a lawsuit against council’s decision, but the Yorkson Community Association allowed its suit to be dismissed in October of 2011. In June, Township councillor Charlie Fox publicly mused about having a member of the public banned from council meetings for disruptive behaviour, but the matter was not debated.
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Dozens of emails sent by group De Raadt has been applauded by those who are also opposed to the developments about which he has raised issues. Although a City resident, he attends church in Willoughby and has spoken about a number of developments in the area of 208th Street and 80th Avenue. He has also spoken about issues in Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and other neighbourhoods. A group referred to as “neighbours” of the Athenry project have been sent a similar, if considerably less strict, communication. According to a report by Bull Housser, neighbours of the Athenry project, which is located at 208th Street and 83rd Avenue, have sent more than 60 emails and made “countless” communications to both staff and elected officials. The neighbours are not banned from Township hall grounds, but all communications from them must go through the law firm.
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