The Editor,
Re. “Streamkeepers disturbed at request to move creek to make way for house” (The Tri-City News, Aug. 10) and “PoCo, look after Maple Creek” (Letters, Aug. 17).
This is my first letter to the editor in my 37 years in Port Coquitlam.
No one has been allowed to do this and past owners had to adapt and work around the stream. They knew the rules.
Also, in a time when the city is focusing on higher density housing, the property owner is asking to build a 10,000-sq. foot home that is completely out of character with the neighbourhood.
While there is so much unhappiness with monster homes in general, allowing this would have a negative impact on the Woodland Acres community and Maple Creek.
There has already been a huge change in this area with about 15 new homes with suites being built. A 10,000-sq. ft. house that will affect Maple Creek stream would not be a positive addition to Port Coquitlam’s environmental and healthy communities strategic planning.
Karen Greenland,
Port Coquitlam
