NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
ACTION
OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 – 2:30 P.M.
Prayer offered by Councilwoman 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, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
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 September 12,
2006.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action
of the Council on August 15, 2006 under the State law, public notice having
been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments on the application of Keith Albertson for a
change in zoning from R-6 (One-Family) to R-8 (One-Family) on property located
at 160 Honaker Avenue.
No
one was present to speak concerning this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance
entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone Hoanker Avenue from R-6 (One-Family
Residential) to Conditional R-8 (One-Family Residential),” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The
Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
PH-2 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled
this day pursuant to action of the Council on August 15, 2006 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 for a change in zoning from I-2 (Light Industrial)
District to R-8 (One-Family) District on property located at 3331 – 3335
Tait Terrace.
No
one was present to speak concerning this matter.
Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to
rezone property located at 3331 to 3335 Tait Terrace from I-2 (Light
Industrial) to R-8 (One-Family Residential),” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September 12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter
from the City Manager requesting a Public Hearing be scheduled regarding an
acquisition by condemnation of property located at 6352 Sewells Point Road
& 6360 Sewells Point Road for Public Parking and Public Recreational
Facility.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on October 3,
2006.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
C-2 Letter from the
City Manager requesting a Public Hearing be scheduled on a lease agreement with
Harbor Tours, Inc., for berthing of “Carrie B” at Liverpool Berth.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on October 3,
2006.
Yes: Burfoot,
Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Matter of a letter from the City
Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception
to permit the creation of a flag lot on property located at 9512 and 9516 14th Bay Street,”
was introduced in writing and read by its title.
(Passed by at the meetings of July 18, 2006
and August 29, 2006)
James
Janata, 3124 East Ocean View Avenue, was present in opposition but did not
speak.
ACTION: Matter continued to September 19, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-2 Letter
from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and
reordain Section 42-201 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, regarding Special
Numbering Provisions as to certain buildings, SO AS TO renumber 101 Colley Avenue as One Colley Avenue,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September
12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-3 Letter
from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a
Special Exception to permit the creation of a flag lot on property located at 2618 Withers Avenue,” was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
Steven Wilson, 2618 Withers Avenue, applicant, was
present.
Othes
Boyce, 2611 Withers Avenue, and Mary Babcock, 2511 Tate Court, spoke in
opposition to this matter.
Ann
Thornton, 2614 Withers Avenue, was present in opposition but did not wish to
speak.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.
Yes: None.
No: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-4 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 at 700 Forbes Street,”
was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Helen Colonna, 1338 Graydon
Avenue, spoke in opposition to this matter.
Gary Dubour, 1433 Kingston
Avenue, spoke in favor of this matter.
ACTION: Matter continued generally.
Yes: Burfoot, Whibley, Williams, Winn, Wright and
Fraim.
No: Hester and Riddick.
R-5 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 at 816 B Avenue,” was
introduced writing and read by its title.
Gary Dubour, 1433 Kingston
Avenue, was present in favor of this matter but did not wish to speak.
ACTION: Matter continued generally.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-6 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 West Side of
Middlesex Street and North of Lunenberg Avenue, known as lot 243, Plat of
Land of Atlantic Improvement Company,” was introduced in writing and read by
its title.
Mr. Winn made a motion to
continue this matter:
ACTION: The motion to continue was LOST.
Yes: Williams and Winn
No.: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Wright and
Fraim.
Thereupon, the following people
spoke:
Leroy Stith, 901 Lunenberg
Street, Rita Stith, 901 Lunenberg Street, and Sara McCclees, 429 Middlesex
Street, spoke in opposition to this matter.
Gary Dubour, 1433 Kingston
Avenue, was present in opposition to this matter but did not speak.
Kenneth Bullock, 303 Bayshore
Lane, Suffolk, applicant, spoke.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.
Yes: Winn.
No: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Wright and Fraim.
R-7 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 South Side of B
Avenue and West of Sutton Street,
known as a portion of Lot 77, Watts and Spalding Plan,” was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
Michael Justesen, 2316
Ingleside Road, applicant, was present but did not speak.
Beatrice Garvin, 964
Washington Avenue, stated that this issue has not been presented to the Civic
League.
Gary Dubour, 1433 Kingston
Avenue, was present in favor of this matter but did not wish to speak.
ACTION: Matter continued generally.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-8 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain
Sections 25-280, 25.1-24 and 25.1-61 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, so as to
enhance enforcement of City Parking
Ordinances and authorize enforcement of State Handicapped Parking Statutes
by uniformed personnel employed by the City to enforce parking regulations,”
was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September
12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-9 Letter from the
City Manager and a Resolution entitled, “A
Resolution approving the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of
Transportation’s proposed design features for the Princess Anne Road & Kilmer Lane Project, 0166-122-102, PE-101,
RW-201, C-501, UPC 52150; requesting the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Department of Transportation, to acquire and convey to the City all necessary
rights of way; and authorizing the execution of all necessary agreements on
behalf of the City,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Resolution as introduced was adopted, effective September
12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-10 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Ocean View Baptist Church to encroach
into the Right-of-Way on Government
Avenue with a sign,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September
12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-11 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An
Ordinance granting Terry and Keeley Krantz permission to encroach at Core Avenue approximately 8’ with an
open board stockade fence, concrete pad and walkway,” was introduced in writing
and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September
12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-12 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting and
appropriating $568,555 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs for the “Aid-To-Localities” Program,” was introduced
in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September
12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-13 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting with
appreciation the donation to the City of Norfolk of a skid steer loader from
the Virginia Zoological Society, Inc. for use at the Virginia Zoo,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective September
12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
R-14 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain
Chapter 34.1 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by amending, repealing and adding
certain Sections pertaining to public vehicles,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
Judy Swystun, with Black and
White Cabs, 6304 Sewells Point Road, spoke in favor of this matter.
Andy Felix with Andy’s Cabs, 1541
Beachview Drive, Virginia Beach, spoke in opposition to this matter.
ACTION: The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective
September 12, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams,
Winn, Wright and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick Street, spoke in opposition to light rail and
the need for more tunnels.
2. Dr. Roderick Hurt, 9720 Ship
Watch Road, discussed concerns regarding a proposed restaurant at 1010 West
Ocean View.
3. Ellis W. James, 2021 Kenlake
Place, commented on nuclear plants.
4. Mary Simpson Jones, 7505 Paulin
Court, discussed management issues at a community center.
5. Laverne “Percy” Betts, 2804 St.
Mihiel Avenue, addressed a fine he received for putting waste on the street too
early.
6. Gary Dubour, 1433 Kingston Road,
commented on the need to eliminate the blind spot at the I-64/264
Interchange.