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OAK BAYNEWS Friday, October 31, 2014
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Estevan duplex proposal gets the nod Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
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Harlyn Baldwin, 5, discovers a ladybug in the Disney’s Thumper pumpkin during the Pumpkin Art display behind the Oak Bay municipal hall. Admission is by donation to the Oak Bay Kiwanis, and is open until 10 p.m. tonight (Oct. 31).
Pets added to Ave treat event Halloween bonfire tradition continues to bring out the dogs Christine van Reeuwyk News staff
Each year Kiwanis Club of Oak Bay hands out more than 600 hotdogs during the annual bonfire at Fireman’s Park. They’ve been doing so
since 1949. “The firemen have always done the bonfire itself, in conjunction, the Kiwanis Club of Oak Bay does the party,” said club member John Ewing. “We’ve worked with the fire department all these decades.” Friday evening ghouls and souls
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of all ages can warm their hands by the fire, courtesy of the Oak Bay Fire Department and dance through a costume parade organized by the Kiwanis.
A scaled down version, in the right place, with the right approach, got council’s approval for duplex zoning Monday night. However, it didn’t happen without a handful of people voicing concern over setting a precedent with the spot zoning for 2280 Estevan Ave., the lot on the northwest corner at Estevan and Cadboro Bay Road. Some took it as an indication all properties of a certain size would be rezoned duplex, while others took it as an indication the district will be open to rezoning for duplexes under the newly created zoning for that site. Pam Copley The latest application, which fit within the footprint allowed on the site for a single family home, was deemed acceptable by all councillors. The plan originated as a triplex and was twice downsized and this application made in February after an application was denied last year. Councillors each made statements, all deeming the proposed duplex scale appropriate and in the right location.
Please see: Halloween tradition grows, Page A17
Please see: Site specific zone not a precedent, Page A16
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