THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, May 11, 1995 TAG: 9505110405
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B4 EDITION: FINAL
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These are the actions from the Norfolk City Council meeting Tuesday. All members were present. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
On the application of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to close a portion of Anne Street, Augusta Avenue, Maysville Avenue and three unnamed lanes in the Huntersville II redevelopment project. Approved.
On the application of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to close a portion of Highland Avenue in Middle Towne Arch. Approved.
On the application of Richard Walters for a change in zoning from R-7 (One Family) to conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) in property at 325 E. Bay View Blvd. Approved.
On the application of Semper Inc. to amend the General Plan of Norfolk, 1992, to change the land-use designation of property at 8900 Hampton Blvd. (Continued at a meeting of April 18, 1995.) Withdrawn.
On the application of Semper Inc. for a change of zoning from I-3 (General Industrial District) to conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial District) and to establish a Localized Alternative Sign Overlay District on the property at 8900 Hampton Blvd. (Continued at the meeting of April 18, 1995.) Withdrawn.
On an amendment to the fiscal year 1995 operating budget to authorize expenditure of an additional $831,000, provided through the Virginia Department of Social Services, to provide day-care assistance and employment services. Approved.
On acquisition of certain private property for use as an off-street parking facility; the property, at the northwest corner of St. Paul's Boulevard and Plume Street, is designated as the Snyder property. Approved.
CONSENT AGENDA
Letter in accordance with Chapter 33.1-40 of the Code of sole-source procurement for the Open Dranet Network Services and full-fare bus tickets. Approved.
Letter forwarding a Report of Contingent Fund Activity in the General Fund accounts 17-034-5501 and 17-217-5501 ending March 31, 1995. Approved).
REGULAR AGENDA
An ordinance authorizing change of a nonconforming use from an office to a bookstore with a tea room at 612 Colonial Ave. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and re-ordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding an article to Chapter 46.1 relating to cross-connection and back-flow prevention. Approved.
An ordinance approving a grant application in the amount of $65,095.50 to support the continuation of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program and appropriating that money for it. Approved.
An ordinance authorizing the city treasurer to docket a lien against certain lands or premises for the expenses to abate nuisances. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and re-ordain sections 1 and 2 of the Capital Improvement Program Budget for the fiscal year 1994-95, to increase the appropriation for the project titles ``Bulkheading Master Project'' by $251,361, from $730,000 to $981,361. That increases the allocation for stormwater capital improvements projects by $251,361, from $2 million to $2,251,361. The ordinance provides the money from the stormwater fund balance. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and re-ordain section 1 of the Capital Improvement Program budget for the fiscal year 1992-93, as amended, to decrease funding for the Huntersville Drainage Retention Basins project by $37,785 from $100,000 to $62,215, thus decreasing the amount allocated for stormwater capital improvements projects by $37,785. Approved.
An ordinance to amend and re-ordain section 9-20 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, relating to fishing and crabbing from Willow Wood Drive and Granby Street. Continued one week.
An ordinance approving terms and conditions of $400,000 in grant funds if and when made available from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and appropriating $20,000 of local cash match for fiscal year '95-96. Approved. by CNB