NORFOLK,
VIRGINIA
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2006
– 2:30 P.M.
Prayer
offered by Vice Mayor Daun 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.
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 January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
PH-1 PUBLIC
HEARING scheduled this day
pursuant to action of the Council on January 10, 2006, under the State law, public
notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Old Dominion University
Real Estate Foundation to close, vacate and discontinue a portion of 42nd
Street.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to close,
vacate and discontinue a portion of 42nd Street,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
PH-2 PUBLIC
HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on January 10,
2006, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local
press by the City Clerk on the application of Calvary Revival Church for
a change of zoning from C-2 (Corridor Commercial) to Conditional IN-1
(Institutional) on property located at 5755 Poplar Hall Drive.
Randy
Royal, engineer for Kimley-Horn, was present to answer questions.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone
property located at 5755 Poplar Hall Drive from C-2 (Corridor
Commercial) to Conditional IN-1 (Institutional),” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
PH-3 PUBLIC HEARING scheduled
this day pursuant to action of the Council on January 10, 2006, under the State
law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Sentara Norfolk General
Hospital to amend the Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 11-32.1, Medical
Center Sign Overlay District.
Thereupon,
an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend
and reordain Section 11-32 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk,
1992, SO AS TO permit additional signage in the Medical Center Sign
Overlay District,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Letter from the City Manager transmitting
the Statement of Legal Debt Margin as of December 31, 2005.
Recommended
Action: Received and filed.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
C-2 Letter from the City Manager presenting
recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of Old
Dominion University for a change of zoning from C-2 (Corridor Commercial)
to UV (University Village) on property
located on the east side of Hampton Boulevard between 41st
Street to 43rd Street.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on February 28, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
C-3 Letter from the City Manager
presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of
Oakdale Presbyterian Church for a change of zoning from IN-1
(Institutional) to R-7 (One-Family) on property located at 551 Ashlawn Drive.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on February 28, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
C-4 Letter from the City Manager
presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of
Marc Morrow for a change of zoning from C-1 (Limited Commercial) to
Conditional R-8 (One-Family) on property located along the south side of Webster
Avenue.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on February 28, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
C-5 Letter from the City Manager recommending
a public hearing be held to hear comments on the sale of City-owned property
located adjacent to Prichard Street and Cape Henry Avenue to Noell
Development Group, LLC.
ACTION: City Clerk authorized to
advertise for a public hearing on February 14, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
REGULAR AGENDA
R-1 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting with
appreciation a $10,000 grant award to the City from the Joshua and Elizabeth Darden
Foundation to purchase new furnishings and fixtures for the Pretlow Anchor Branch Library,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Letter
from the City Manager and the following three Ordinances:
R-2 An
Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance appropriating and authorizing the expenditure
of the sum of $120,000 from the Virginia
Department of Transportation Safety Improvement Program Funds, if and when made available by
the Commonwealth of Virginia, to provide funds for the preliminary engineering
and construction of the Chesapeake
Boulevard/5-Points Intersection Project,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-2A An Ordinance
entitled, “An Ordinance appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of the
sum of $300,000 from the Virginia
Department of Transportation Safety Improvement Program Funds, if and when made available by
the Commonwealth of Virginia, to provide funds for the preliminary engineering
and construction of the Tidewater
Drive/Webster Avenue Intersection Project,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-2B An Ordinance
entitled, “An Ordinance appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of the
sum of $210,000 from the Virginia
Department of Transportation Safety Improvement Program Funds, if and when made available by
the Commonwealth of Virginia, to provide funds for the preliminary engineering
and construction of the Brambleton
Avenue/St. Paul’s Boulevard Intersection Project,” was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-3 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An
Ordinance approving the vacation and release of a certain 30-foot pedestrian
easement shown on that certain plat entitled ‘Subdivision of property in Norfolk Industrial Park,’ dated June
23, 1983, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the City
of Norfolk in Map Book 39, at Page 73; and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an appropriate deed of release,” was introduced in writing and read by
its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-4 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain the
Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding a new section numbered 25-286.19 SO AS TO designate that portion of the
4200 block of Killam Avenue as a perking permit area,” was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-5 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a special
exception to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises
consumption on property located at 201
Berkley Avenue,” was introduced
in writing and read by its title.
Monica Martin, representing
the applicant, 201 E. Berkley Avenue, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-6 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a special
exception to permit the operation of an entertainment establishment on property
located at 3574 North Military Highway, Unit D,” was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
Waring Claud, 5720 Kevin
Court, representing Azalea Acres/Azalea Lakes Civic League, spoke in opposition
to this application and asked for additional time to talk to the establishment.
ACTION: Continued generally.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-7 Letter from the
City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to create and delete one
position in the Department of Law, and providing funds for salary,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
Letter
from the City Manager and the following five Ordinances:
R-8 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 Selden
Avenue and south of Cass Street,” was introduced in writing and
read by its title.
Bobby Fineman, 2316 Ingleside
Road, was present to answer questions.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-8A 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 Anderson Street and west of Taggart Street,” was introduced in
writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-8B 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 Summit Avenue and west of Barre Street,” was introduced in writing
and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-8C 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 Lyons Avenue and north of Pershing
Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-8D An Ordinance
entitled, “An Ordinance granting a special exception to permit development on a
nonstandard-width residential lot on property located on the east side of Carona Avenue and south of Lindenwood Avenue,” was be introduced
in writing and read by its title.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-9 Letter from the
City Manager and a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution supporting and endorsing
the Virginia First Cities 2006
Legislative Agenda,” was
introduced in writing and read by its title.
Ellis James, 2021 Kenlake
Place, commented that the legislative agenda did not
include funding for
environmental issues.
ACTION: The Ordinance as
introduced was adopted, effective January 31, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-10 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 on the south side of Hancock
Avenue and west of Jason Avenue,
known as part of Lots 37 and 39, Plat of Blair
Gowrie,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.
Gian Peterson, representing
More Stuff Investments, 2241 Barraud Avenue, was present to answer questions.
The following persons spoke
in opposition to this application:
George Pintoff, 3014 Pretty
Lake Avenue; Kathy O’Loughlin, 1700 Hancock Avenue; Arlene Nelson, 1750 Hancock
Avenue; Gail Vick, 1779 Tait Terrace.
Eloise LaBeau, 3501 Orange
Street, could not be present but noted her opposition to this application in
writing to the Council.
ACTION: Public Hearing closed
and continued to February 7, 2006.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright and Fraim.
R-11 Letter from the City Attorney
requesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew R. Fox as an Assistant City Attorney I.
ACTION: Appointment
confirmed.
Yes: Burfoot, Hester, Riddick,
Williams, Winn, Wright, and Fraim.
No: None.
NEW BUSINESS
Virginia Katz, 861 Glenrock Road,
requested assistance in obtaining a cemetery marker at the Riverside Cemetery.
Daniel Montague, 4605 Krick
Street, commented on the excellent customer service he and his wife received at
the SCOPE Box Office.