Author Archives: Frank Russell

Large Home RF Rezoning – Feedback

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Frank Russell

The City of Surrey has completed a series of open houses for a rezoning application in response to a request to remove the limit on maximum floor area on lots greater than 6,028 sq. ft., allow secondary suites, and allow … Continue reading →

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Rezoning to Allow Larger Homes

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Frank Russell

In the summer of 2008 a group of residents, primarily from Newton and Whalley, formed an association – The Surrey Ratepayers Association, which petitioned the City to make changes to the Single Family Residential (RF) Zoning restrictions. Their requested changes … Continue reading →

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156th Street Underpass Update

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Frank Russell

A request has been sent to City Council to hear our concerns regarding the levels of mitigation along the 156 Underpass corridor. We will keep you posted as to when and if they will allow this matter to be brought … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Thief Arrested

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Frank Russell

Earlier this week the RCMP arrested a man suspected of being the mail thief who has been targeting Fraser Heights mailboxes for the past few months. This is great news of course but we shouldn’t let down our guard lest … Continue reading →

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South Fraser Perimeter Road Update

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Frank Russell

SFPR granted EAO certificate on July 24 with many pages of “commitments and assurances” made by the proponent. Work has already begun on some Surrey portions, and full construction should begin in 2009 with full completion in 2012. I am … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Theft in Fraser Heights

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Frank Russell

Please be advised that there have been several reported incidents of thefts from neighbourhood mailboxes in Fraser Heights. One resident observed a man, very relaxed in his approach but not wearing a mail carrier’s uniform, taking mail from one of … Continue reading →

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156th Street Underpass Opening – May 1st

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Frank Russell

Note, the opening of the underpass will have a significant impact on Fraser Heights. Residents who travel back and forth to Guildford will benefit of course but residents living in close proximity to the underpass will be faced with increased … Continue reading →

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Pub & Liquor Store Application – Update

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Frank Russell

The Fraser Heights Community Association received a lot of feedback regarding the pub & liquor store application at 160th St and 108th Ave. Given the strong feelings of the community as reflected in the responses via e-mail and at the … Continue reading →

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Minutes – Jan 22 2009

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Frank Russell

FHCA General Meeting – Jan 22 2009 Normally an e-mail with an agenda is sent out to members of the association prior to each meeting announcing the date and time of the meeting. Unfortunately the e-mail did not reach the … Continue reading →

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156th Street Underpass Update

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Frank Russell

The City response from City Engineer Vince LaLonde’s desk (noted below) states the Engineering Departments position on the questions regarding: Concrete Fencing along the east side of 156A between the freeway and 108th Ave. Pathway access leading from 156 St. … Continue reading →

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