THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, February 16, 1996 TAG: 9602150220
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 14 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 82 lines
The City Council took the following actions at its public hearing Monday:
Code amendment: request by the city to amend Article III, Zoning Districts of the Zoning Ordinance to create a residential RS-75-PUD district.
Approved, 7-0
Churchland neighborhood: rezoning application of the city for a comprehensive rezoning of portions of Twin Pines, Peachtree, Ebony Heights and River Pointe from residential RM-75-K to residential RS-75 and residential RS-60, residential RM-75 to residential RS-75.
Approved, 7-0
Highlands neighborhood: rezoning application of the city for a comprehensive rezoning for the Highlands neighborhood from residential RM-75 to residential RS-75. The property is generally bounded by George Washington Highway, Paradise Creek, Beech Street, Elliott Avenue, Dekalb Avenue, Independence Avenue, Bide-A-Wee Golf Course, Gust Lane and the corporate limits of the cities of Portsmouth and Chesapeake.
Approved, 7-0
Truxtun neighborhood: rezoning application of the city for a comprehensive rezoning of portions of the Truxtun neighborhood from residential multi-family RM-75 to residential single family RS-75. The properties are generally bounded by Interstate 264, Dekalb Avenue, Elliott Avenue, Paradise Creek, George Washington Highway and Frederick Boulevard.
Approved, 6-1; Griffin opposedCode amendment: request by the city to amend Section 40-45.6 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to restrictions on parking of commercial vehicles and the parking of mobile construction equipment.
Referred back to Planning CommissionCode amendment: a proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance to delete accessory residential dwellings as a permitted use in all zoning districts.
Deferred for 30 daysRiver Pointe neighborhood: group housing project application of Creative Group, Inc., to modify a condition to allow the use of vinyl siding instead of brick on property to the west of River Pointe Parkway known as the Lanterns, deferred from the Dec. 12 regular meeting.
WithdrawnChurchland neighborhood: rezoning application of the city for a comprehensive rezoning of portions of River Pointe and West Norfolk from RM-60-K, RM-75 to RS-75 and M-1-R.
Riverpointe referred back to Planning Commission; West Norfolk approved 7-0Cavalier Manor neighborhood: rezoning application of the city for a comprehensive rezoning for portions of the Cavalier Manor neighborhood from RM-60 to RT-75; RM-75 to RS-75; M-1 to M-1-R. The properties are generally bounded on the north by Interstate 264, on the east by Victory Boulevard, on the south by the Norfolk and Western Railroad and the west by the Corporate City limits of Portsmouth and Chesapeake.
Approved, 7-0Downtown: use permit application of the Portsmouth Community Development Group to construct duplexes at 705, 709, 719 Washington Street and 528 Columbia Street.
Deferred for 30 daysCode amendment: a proposal to amend the zoning ordinance to add a use permit for communication towers in certain zoning districts.
Approved, 7-0
The City Council took the following action at its meeting Tuesday:
Resolution to support funding under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act for Crispus Attucks Cultural Center in Norfolk. This project entails the renovation of the Attucks Theater on Church Street through a public/private partnership and with public funds supplied by the City of Norfolk.
Approved, 7-0Resolution asking the Virginia General Assembly to create a dedicated, stable and reliable funding source for public transportation in the Hampton Roads region.
Approved, 7-0Motion to transfer a total of $189,804 from the grants contingency account for two grants through the Community Services Board (CSB) to increase services for adolescents with substance abuse problems and expand the PRIDE youth program.
The CSB received a federal block grant from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services for Adolescents with Substance Abuse Problems. Funds will be used to provide in-home counseling, and personal and family assistance services to youth affected by substance abuse.
A second grant for one year will be used to expand the curriculum and increase parental participation in the PRIDE program activities. No local match is required for either grant awarded.
Approved, 7-0 by CNB