Source: Australian Jewish News, October 12, 2012
BERNIE KURAN
“The encroachment of commercial premises in residential areas prompted Elsternwick local of nearly 50 years Bernie Kuran to throw his hat in the political ring.
“Change is inevitable, but I just want to ensure that the existing character of the neighbourhood is not threatened by inappropriate development. We have some beautiful streets in this part of Glen Eira and I want to ensure they stay that way.”
Kuran said plans to construct ten-storey buildings on Glen Huntly Road, recently passed by the Glen Eira City Council, was the last straw. “That’s when I said I have to stop this.”
“There is some “need for development”, Kuran said, explaining that “there are department buildings being built on Glenhuntly Road, which are four stories (sic), and the top floor has been renovated and is modern, but not excessively bulky in nature.
“These changes are fine,” he said, “because they don’t detract from the atmosphere of the neighbourhood”.
Kuran added that there is a particular need to encourage younger people to buy into the suburb.
Also on Kuran’s to-do list is making more open spaces in the Camden ward, preserving the heritage character of metropolitan areas, ensuring there are sufficient parking allocations and boosting the local economy.
The father of three owns a finance broking business and prior to that had a career in IT and management consulting.
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PHILIP De’ATH VOTING CARD – in order of preference
- De’Ath
- Hyams
- Dudeja
- Gatoff
- Lobo
- Buch
- Cade
- Pilcher
- Myers
- Andonopoulos
- Hedger
- Kay
- Read
- Magee
Glen Eira Debates 
October 13, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Kuran’s spruiking is typical wannabe stuff with no real idea of what’s going on. He doesn’t even know the facts. Council didn’t approve a ten storey building. His mates cut it down to 8 probably knowing full well that vcat would use the argument that they can’t see too much difference between 8 and ten storeys. Four storeys in Glenhuntly road is the minimum. Some are 5 and proposals have been for even higher. How about being abreast of the truth first of all Bernie and then do your stuff?
October 13, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Jeez Bernie do some research – under the new planning zones the sky’s the limit on building heights in the Elsternwick Village Activity Centre, what’s more your right to object will be removed. Traffic in nearby streets will make it difficult to access your property and if you don’t have on-site parking for all your family vehicles nows the time to put it in.
October 13, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Bernie- Who will you preference? show them here!
Lay it out on the table for all to see.
October 13, 2012 at 11:51 AM
The Australian Jewish News of the above date also featured we assume the voting cards of Lipshutz, Hyams, Esakoff and Kuran. For Kuran the preferences (in order) were:
1. Kuran
2. Lipshutz
3. Steedman
4. Kraina
5. weil
6. Dempsey
7. Delahunty
8. Spiegel
9. Sounness
10. Forge
11. Penhalluriack
October 13, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Lipshutz approved a 20 storey building in Caulfield North near the station. Kuran preferenced him number 2! stooge. Open space – well we are all waiting and waiting for the Caulfield Racecourse agreement to be enforced. Think I will vote in reverse from (MODERATORS: 2 words deleted)
October 13, 2012 at 1:49 PM
It is pretty easy to pidgeon hole some iof the troubled people that are prepared to write stuff on this blog that has to be censored by the moderator.
October 13, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Lipshutz 2nd equals Stooge
October 13, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Kuran – you have no idea of the working of the council. How many times if ever you have come to the Council gallery? How many times have you lobbied with councillors. You can change nothing as you need four other councillors to agree with you. (MODERATORS: final sentence deleted)