THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, October 28, 1994 TAG: 9410270264
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 49 lines
The City Council took these actions at its meeting Tuesday:
Rezoning, group housing project and code amendments:
Ordinance granting a rezoning application of River Pointe Associates to modify property's condition zone to allow development to townhouses on property located south and east of River Pointe Drive. Approved, 7-0
Resolution granting group housing project application of River Pointe Associates for townhouse development on property located south and east of River Pointe. Approved, 7-0
Ordinance granting amendment of zoning ordinance (Chapter 40) requested by city to modify uses permitted in the Commerce Park (CP) zoning district. Approved, 7-0
Ordinance granting rezoning request by the city to rezone property in PortCentre Commerce Park bounded by Wythe, First, Lincoln and Third streets from Industrial M-2 to Commerce Park CP. Approved, 7-0Ordinance granting proposal to amend zoning ordinance (Chapter 40) to create a Leisure, Sports and Commerce (LSC) District. TabledResolution granting use permit application of Girls Inc. Center for Youth of Southampton Roads to use 5815-5851-5901 Portsmouth Blvd. for youth center. Approved, 5-2; Webb, Griffin opposed
Ordinance granting proposal to amend Article II of Subdivision Ordinance, Chapter 33, pertaining to sidewalk improvements. Approved, 6-1; Clemons opposedOrdinance granting proposal to amend Table 40-44.1, Dimensional Requirements: Residential Zoning Districts of Zoning Ordinance to increase minimum lot width in Residential RS-75 to 70 feet in Residential RS-60 to 60 feet. Approved, 4-2-1; Martin, Robinett opposed; Griffin abstained
Letter from city manager recommending adoption of resolution appointing viewers for closing of Ruth Brown Avenue between Lincoln and Wavy streets, Henry Street between First and Third streets, Third Street between Lincoln and Wavy streets and Randolph Street between Third and First streets. Street closure will enable city to provide a ready-to-build site. Also, the Planning Commission is considering the renaming of First Street to Ruth Brown Avenue, which will be considered at the January meeting. Approved, 7-0
Letter from city manager recommending adoption of resolution appointing viewers for the closing of a portion of Bart Street. Area to be closed is bounded on west by eastern right-of-way line of Augusta Avenue and on east by extension of the eastern boundary lines. Approved, 6-0-1; Martin abstained
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