NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION
OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
APRIL 18, 2006 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Vice-Mayor Daun S. Hester, 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.
CEREMONIAL
MATTERS
President Fraim read proclamations proclaiming:
·
the week of April
23-29, 2006 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Willie Harrell accepted on behalf of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
·
the week of April
23-29, 2006 as National Volunteer Week in the City of Norfolk. Dan Adkins and Michelle Grandi of Human
Resources and Kevin Reese of Public Works accepted the proclamation.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled
this day pursuant to action of the Council on March 28, 2006, under the State
law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on
the application of Claremont Clifton to
change the zoning from R-8 (One-Family) District to R-9 (One Family) District
on property located in the 2400 Block of Cromwell Drive.
No one was present to speak
concerning this matter.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Cromwell Road and
north of Dana Street, known as Lots 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36, Block 23,
Ballentine Place, Subdivision #2 from R-8 (One-Family Residential) to R-9
(One-Family Residential),” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was LOST.
No: Burfoot, Hester,
Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled
this day pursuant to action of the Council on March 28, 2006, 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 an exemption from real property taxes on
property located at 308 W. Freemason Street.
Jeff Kerr, 501 Front Street, was present on behalf
of this matter.
Andrew
Wallach, 545 Mayflower Road, opponent, cited the code on exempted properties
and suggested an exempted-properties program to review the status of those
properties to ensure continued compliance with the laws.
ACTION: Public hearing
closed and matter continued until May 16, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester,
Riddick, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Matter
of a letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance
granting a Special Exception to permit development on a nonstandard-width
residential lot on property located on the north side of Lindenwood Avenue and
west of Barre Avenue, known as Lot 605, Plat of Lindenwood,” was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
(Passed
by at the meeting of April 11, 2006)
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was LOST.
Yes: None
No: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams, Winn,
Wright and Fraim.
R-2 Matter
of a letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance
granting a Special Exception to permit the expansion of a nonconforming
structure on property located at 9619
Cape View Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
(Passed
by at the meeting of April 11, 2006)
Robin
Thomas, 420 W. Bute Street, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective April 18, 2006.
Yes:
Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter
from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the
conveyance of a certain parcel of property located at the intersection of
Princess Anne Road and Merrimac Avenue, 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 April 18, 2006.
Yes:
Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-4 Letter
from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the
conveyance to the City of Norfolk by Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing
Authority of a certain parcel of property described as Parcel 40-A2-B, as shown
on the plat entitled, “Subdivision of MacArthur Center Section Two, Norfolk, Virginia,”
and authorizing the City Manager to accept the deed on behalf of the City,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective April 18, 2006.
Yes:
Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Kenneth Grow, 3741 Ingle
Circle, asked the city to enforce the present ordinances to prevent 18-wheeler
trucks from destroying signs, streets, and the pavement at the Hardee’s on
Princess Anne Road.
2.
Alton Robinson, 735 W. 35th
Street, spoke concerning communities issues.
3.
Lindell Davidson, 205 W.
McGinnis Circle, spoke concerning a transportation program for senior citizens
and asked Council to consider funding the program in this year’s budget.
4.
Gary Dubour, 1433 Kingston
Avenue, wished Council well in its negotiations with the Ford Company.
5.
Linda Armstrong, 5269
Riverwood Road, commented that the Elizabeth Park Civic League remains opposed
to the exit near the Grate Steak being open.
6.
Stevie Giffin, 2318 Bay
Oaks Place, and Kathy Reese, 3424 Chesapeake Boulevard, spoke on behalf of the
Forward Norfolk Organization.