The controversial topic of garage suites will be on Sylvan Lake council’s agenda again in the near future after a second attempt to have them banned was deferred.
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HOW TO: GUARD YOUR GARAGE
With spring now in full swing, many Calgarians will be taking advantage of the warm weather by cycling along the city’s extensive path network. With many Calgarians storing their two-wheeled transport along with many of their other summer toys in their garage, residents should take care to ensure all their belongings stay secure. In 2011, there were 1,191 bikes reported stolen in the city, although many bike thefts go unreported. With many break and enters, offenders gained access through unlocked doors or have stolen garage door openers from vehicles to gain access. In some cases, criminals have then gained entry to the home via the connecting door within the garage. Calgarians can help ensure their bikes and other are secure by taking the following steps:
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Executive committee to debate proposed limits on front garages in mature neighbourhoods
The city’s administration is proposing restrictions on where developers can build suburban-style front garages in mature neighbourhoods, but those who hate the boxy look argue changes don’t go far enough.
Newly suggested amendments to the zoning bylaw for mature neighbourhoods make it clear front access is not allowed where there is a back alley and fewer than half of the other homes on the block have front access.
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Debate on suburban-style garages in mature neighbourhoods put over until January
Community leagues and activists will have more time to collect their thoughts and lobby council after a series of contentious changes to the mature neighbourhood overlay were postponed Monday.
The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues sent out an alert Sept. 17 after they saw the proposed changes, which they argue would make it easier for developers to build homes with large, suburban style front garages in mature neighbourhoods.
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