NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

ACTION OF THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2005 – 2:30 P.M.

 

Prayer offered by Reverend Miguel Dabul, Pastor, Rock Church of Norfolk followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

President Fraim moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

Motion adopted.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, 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.

 

ACTION:   The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective May 10, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:    None.

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WAS ENACTED BY ONE MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED.  THERE WAS NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS.  IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

 

C-1                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of WILLIAM HOOVER to close, vacate, and discontinue a portion of an unnamed lane north of E. 17th Street running between Granby Street and Monticello Avenue.

                  

ACTION:  City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on May 24, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:    None.

 

C-2                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of RICHARD HAHN for a change of zoning from C-1 (Limited Commercial) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) on property located at 9643-9665 First View Street.

                  

ACTION:  City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on June 7, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:    None.

 

C-3                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of NORFOLK BUILDING CORPORATION for a change of zoning from R-7 (One Family) to R-8 (One Family) on property located at 3650 Herbert Street.

                  

ACTION:  City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on June 7, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:    None.

 

C-4                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of WESTOVER ASSOCIATES for a change of zoning from IN-1 (Institutional) District to Conditional R-7 (One-Family) District on property located on the south side of Norview Avenue and East of Sunshine Avenue.

                  

ACTION:  City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on June 7, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

No:    None.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

R-1                                 Matter of a public hearing scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on April 5, 2005 under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT ANIMAL PROTECTION, for a change of zoning from I-1 (Limited Industrial) to conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial) on property at 201 East 20th Street.

                             (PASSED BY AT THE MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2005.)

 

ACTION:   Continued to May 24, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

                   Jeff Kerr, 121 Conway Avenue, attorney for the applicant, was present to answers questions.

 

 

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 840-G Church Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   Continued to May 17, 2005.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

                  

R-3                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 9645 First View Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 10, 2005

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

R-4                                 Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:

 

                                      An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of an entertainment establishment on property located at 2200 Colonial Avenue, #14,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   John Boggs, 921 Westover Avenue, Apt. 1, the applicant, was present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 10, 2005

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

 

R-4A                              An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption on property located at 2200 Colonial Avenue, #14,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

John Boggs, 921 Westover Avenue, Apt. 1, the applicant, was present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 10, 2005

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-5                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Freemason Place, LLC to encroach into the right of way at 231, 243, 245, 257, 259 and 261 W. Freemason Street with steps 12” deep by 4’ wide, approving the terms and conditions of the encroachment agreement between the city and Freemason Place, LLC and authorizing its execution,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 10, 2005

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-6                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting William R. Van Buren, III permission to encroach into the right of way of Commonwealth Avenue at 1552 Blanford Circle with a black iron fence and brick pillars,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 10, 2005

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-7                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to repeal Subsection (163) of Section 25-653 and to amend and reordain Sections 25-647, 653 and 654 and SO AS TO add one right turn sign, one yield sign and twenty four stop signs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 10, 2005

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-8                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Tayloe Associates, Inc. to encroach into the right of way of West Bute Street with a 3’ by 3’ concrete stand supporting a fiberglass mermaid,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective May 10, 2005

 

                   Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.

 

                   No:    None.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.         Ellis W. James, 2021 Ken Lake Place, expressed concern about the disposal of City assets.

 

2.         Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, voiced concern about the City letting go valuable marketing tools.