THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, January 17, 1997 TAG: 9701160133
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 10 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: 76 lines
The City Council took the following action at its meeting Tuesday: Proposal
Port Norfolk and Mount Hermon neighborhoods - Rezoning application of the city for consideration of a comprehensive rezoning of portions of these neighborhoods from Industrial (M-1) and Commercial (C-2) to Industrial (M-1-R). The rezoning area is generally bounded on the east by an alley behind the 700 and 800 blocks of Broad Street, on the south by North and Portland streets, on the west by Hamilton and Douglas avenues, and on the north by Hartford Street. Denied, 5-1-1; Pitts opposed the denial, and Robinett abstained
Truxtun neighborhood - Rezoning application of Donald Baker to modify the existing Commercial C-2-K zoning classification to allow auto wholesale activities at 2200 Frederick Blvd. Approved, 7-0
Truxtun neighborhood - Use permit application of Don Baker to operate an auto wholesale business at 2200 Frederick Blvd. Approved, 7-0
Highland-Biltmore neighborhood - Use permit application of Matt Dauer to operate a private club at 3426 Deep Creek Blvd. Denied, 7-0
River Park neighborhood - Use permit application of New Jerusalem Family Church to operate a church at 3120 High St. Denied, 7-0
Downtown neighborhood - Use permit application of Norman Malbon to operate an ice cream shop at 507 Middle St. Withdrawn, 7-0
Resolution granting the use permit application of Cecile Jackson to operate a child care center at 2502-04 Elm Ave. Approved, 6-1; Benn opposed
Resolution granting the use permit request of AT&T Wireless Services to install a communication tower at 1050 Hodges Ferry Road. Approved, 6-1; Holley opposed
Ordinance to appropriate $15,973,200 from the Public Utilities Capital Improvements Fund for the Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant. Motion to award contract to English Construction Inc., and to execute a task order for inspection and construction administration services with CH2M-Hill. Approved, 7-0
Ordinance to appropriate $300,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund for the first phase of improvements to the HVAC systems and controls at Churchland High School. Motion to award a design contract to Smith Technology Corp. in the amount of $100,000. Approved, 7-0
Ordinance to appropriate $40,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund to replace the cooling tower in the City Hall building and install a bypass pump for the Chill Water System located in data processing. Motion to award contracts to Baltimore Air Coil Co., W.O. Grubb Co. and Electric Motor Contracting Co. Approved, 7-0
Ordinance to appropriate $35,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund to remove asbestos from the Cavalier Manor Recreation Center and perform needed renovations. Motion to award contract to WACO Inc., for $6,400 to remove asbestos from facility. Approved, 7-0
Motion to transfer $170,490 from the Grants Contingency Account for the continuation of PART-H of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, with no local match required. Approved, 7-0
Motion to transfer $19,105 from the Grants Contingency Account to train community members and police officers in conflict resolution and provide mediation services to the community through the NEAT offices. Approved, 7-0
Motion to transfer $368,000 from the General Fund Contingency (Emergency) for the purpose of funding the Department of Plans and Policy and the 1997 Marketing budget. Approved, 7-0