NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer by Pastor John Monroe, Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Fraim moved to excused Messrs. Riddick and Wright from today’s meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None
President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.
Motion adopted.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING
A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution certifying a closed meeting of the Council of the City of Norfolk in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on February 11, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to amend the City of Norfolk Zoning Ordinance, 1992, pertaining to the West Church Street Overlay District.
There was no opposition present concerning this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to create the West Church Street Overlay District," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on February 11, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of the City Planning Commission to amend Chapter 4, of the City of Norfolk Zoning Ordinance, 1992, pertaining to residential districts.
There was no opposition present concerning this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain Subsection (a) of Section 4-0.9 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, SO AS TO revise restrictions on porches that extend into required yards," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
PH-3 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on February 11, 2003, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of the City Planning Commission on the General Plan of Norfolk Text Amendment for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requirements.
There was no opposition present concerning this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain the General Plan of Norfolk by revising the chapters on Economic Development, Environmental Quality, Community Design, Caring Community, Living Community, and the Appendix, SO AS TO achieve consistency with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Regulations," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the applications of SBM Restaurants, LLC. to close, vacate, and discontinue a portion of Hoggard Road beginning at North Military Highway and extending eastwardly 246 feet, more or less.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on April 1, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None
C-2 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Dianne Thompson to close, vacate, and discontinue a portion of Darden Street beginning at the northern line of Cape Henry Avenue and running 100 feet, more or less, to its terminus.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on April 1, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Matter of a letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance authorizing the operation of a commercial recreation center on property located at 7641 Sewells Point Road," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
(Passed by at the meeting of March 4, 2003)
The applicant, Warren Tilghman, 711 Watch Island Reach, Chesapeake, was present to answer questions.
William L. Craig, 451 Lee Point Road, was present in support of this matter.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the acceptance of a grant award of $473,971 from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Social Services for a Job Skills Training And Substance Abuse Project and appropriating the grant funds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving an easement relocation agreement between the City of Norfolk and Joel B. Cooper, William M. Willcox, Zero’s Granby, LTD., Dudley Cooper Realty Corporation and the Italian American Social Club, Inc., relative to that certain ingress and egress easement known as Madison Mews, "was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Charles Cooper, attorney, 321 Granby Street, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the conveyance of a certain parcel of property located in Lambert’s Point known as Parcel 7-RP to the City of Norfolk by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-5 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance approving the conveyance of a certain parcel of property located in downtown Norfolk known as Parcel 13 B-1 to the City of Norfolk by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance accepting a grant of $30, 161 from the Virginia Department of Social Services for Child Day Care Quality Initiative Program and appropriating the grant funds," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-7 A Resolution entitled, "A Resolution appointing or reappointing six persons to one commission and one committee for certain terms," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8 An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 32-63 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO revise the qualifications for appointees to the Design Review Committee," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9 An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 13-25 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO reduce the number of members on the Civic Facilities Commission," was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective March 11, 2003.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Williams, Winn, and Fraim.
No: None.
CONSENT AGENDA