NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

 

ACTION OF THE COUNCIL

 

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007 – 7:00 P. M.

 

 

Prayer offered by Pastor Lionel V. Goodwyn, City of Refuge Deliverance Ministries, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Vice Mayor Burfoot moved to excuse Mayor Fraim for his absence from today’s meeting.

 

                   Motion adopted.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

          Vice Mayor Burfoot moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

                   Motion adopted.

 

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

 

                   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 July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

No:    None.

 

 

           

      PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

PH-1                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on June 19, 2007, 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 the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, to amend Table 15-4 Table of Parking Requirements to eliminate the parking requirement for lots that are forty (40) feet or less in width.

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                    There was no one present to speak concerning this matter.

 

Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend Table 15-A of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, SO AS TO not require off-street parking for lots or parcels that are forty feet or less in width,” was introduced and read by its title. 

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

PH-2                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on June 19, 2007, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Oxford Christian Academy to change the zoning from R-8 (One-Family) to R-11 (Moderate Density Multiple Family) on property located at 1401 Hampton Boulevard.

 

ACTION:   Application withdrawn.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

PH-3                                                   PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on June 19, 2007, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk on the application of Dominic Germano to amend The General Plan of Norfolk, 1992, to change the land use classification from high density residential to commercial/office, to change the zoning from R-12 (Medium Density Multiple Family) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial), on property located at 3248 East Ocean View Avenue and for Special Exceptions  a) to operate an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 3248 East Ocean View Avenue and b) off lot parking on property located at 3201 East Ocean View Avenue.

 

                   The following people spoke in favor of this matter:  Vic Yurkovic, 1816 East Ocean View Avenue; Bonnie Primm, 1024 Gates Avenue; Jim Janata, 3124 East Ocean View Avenue; Carl Cox, 120 East Chester Street;  Joe Hoggard, 4544 Columbus Avenue, Virginia Beach; Rich McKinney, 9626 13th Bay Street; Bill Eason, 3513 Bayside Avenue; George Pintoff, 3014 Pretty Lake Avenue.

 

                   Brie Curtis, 6 Paquette Court, Hampton, spoke in opposition to this matter.

 

                                      Thereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend the General Plan of Norfolk, 1992, SO AS TO change the land use designation for property located at 3248 East Ocean View Avenue from High Density Residential to Commercial/Office” was introduced and read by its title. 

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted effective July 24, 2007

  

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

PH-3A                            An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3248 East Ocean View Avenue from R-12 (Multiple-Family Residential) to Conditional C-2 (Corridor Commercial),” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

PH-3B                            An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit the operation of an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 3248 East Ocean View Avenue, was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

PH-3C                            An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit off-lot parking on property located at 3201 East Ocean View Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

PH-4                              PUBLIC HEARING scheduled this day pursuant to action of the Council on June 26, 2007, under the State law, public notice having been inserted in the local press by the City Clerk to hear comments to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, so as to repeal Article 4 of Chapter 15.2 and to add one new chapter designated Chapter 24.1, Marinas, Wharves and Piers.    

 

                   No one was present to speak concerning this matter.

 

Thereupon, an ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, SO AS TO repeal Article IV of Chapter 15.2, and to add one new chapter designated “Chapter 24.1 Marinas, Wharves, and Piers,” was introduced and read by its title. 

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

           CONSENT AGENDA

 

C-1                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of  Rynn Caputo to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Norfolk, 1992, so as to create regulations for bed and breakfast establishments in certain residential districts and to permit them by Special Exception in R-11, R-12, R-13, and R-14 Multiple Family Districts.

 

ACTION:   City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 21, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

C-2                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application of The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a change of zoning from R-8 (One Family) to PD-BCR (Planned Development – Broad Creek Renaissance) on property located at 2926 Hollister Avenue.

 

ACTION:   City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 21, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

C-3                                 Letter from the City Manager presenting recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the application Andy Bacs for a change of zoning from R-6 (One Family) to Conditional R-8 (One Family) on property located at 305 Frizzell Avenue. 

 

ACTION:   City Clerk authorized to advertise for a public hearing on August 21, 2007.

 

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

 

                   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 the operation of a tattoo parlor on property located at 1540 Azalea Garden Road, Suite G,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                      (Passed by at the meeting July 10, 2007)

 

                   Lisa and Dennis Harrison, 1540 Azalea Garden Road, applicants, and Joe Hatch, 2340 Leeward Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, were present to answer questions. 

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Wright.

 

                   No:    Riddick.

 

R-2                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit development on a non-standard-width residential parcel on property located at 719 Maltby Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   George Brown, 1400 E. Brambleton Avenue, was present to answer questions.

                                        

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-3                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit development on a non-standard-width residential parcel located on the south side of Myrtle Avenue east of Marathon Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   The following people spoke in opposition to this matter:  Nathaniel Parker, 2405 Myrtle Avenue; Rodney Jordan, 304 West 36th Street; Robert Waverly, 2423 Myrtle Avenue. 

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.

 

Yes:   None.  

 

                   No:    Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Wright.

 

R-4                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit development on a non-standard-width residential parcel on property located at 1340 Bolton Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                     

ACTION:   Continued generally.

 

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

                  

                   No:    None.

 

R-5                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit development on a non-standard-width residential parcel on the west side of an easement located north of Goff Street along the former Barraud Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                     

ACTION:   Continued generally.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-6                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit development on a non-standard-width residential parcel on property located at 3601 Colonial Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                                     

ACTION:   Continued generally.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-7                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit development on a non-standard-width residential parcel located at 1502 Isaac Street, was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was LOST.

 

Yes:   None.  

 

                   No:    Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Wright.

                                     

R-8                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit the operation of an eating and drinking establishment on property located at 4249 East Little Creek Road, Unit 3,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   Continued generally.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

                                     

R-9                                 Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit dwelling units above the ground floor in a commercial district on property located at 1202 West Little Creek Road,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                    

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-10                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the purchase from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Forensic Science, of certain property located in the City of Norfolk and commonly referred to as the Ballard Property for the sum of $2,460,000.00; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement in substantial conformity with the terms and conditions of the attached Purchase and Sale Agreement; authorizing the expenditure of the sum of  $2,470,000.00 from funds heretofore appropriated to pay the purchase price and other transaction costs; and repealing Ordinance Number 42,125, adopted December 20, 2005,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Hester, Riddick, Whibley, Williams and Wright.

                  

                   No:    Winn

 

R-11                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to repeal Subsections (2), (3) and (4) of Section 25-648 and (95) of Section 25-654 and to amend and reordain Sections 25-651 to add two u-turn prohibited signs and 25-654 of the Norfolk City Code, 1979, so as to add thirty–three stop signs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                            

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-12                               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 Military Highway Improvement Project, 0013-122-V03, PE-103, RW-203, C-503, UPC 9783; 0165-122-V04, PE-101, PE-103, UPC 1765; 0165-122-181, RW-201, C-501, UPC 84243, and requesting the Commonwealth of Virginia to acquire and convey to the City all rights of way necessary 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 July 24, 2007.

 

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

                  

                   No:    None.

 

R-13                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of $12,036,543.00 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Fiscal Year 2008 Comprehensive Services Act for the At-Risk Youth and Families Funds Pool, appropriating and authorizing the expenditure of $4,413,980.00 in local matching funds from the Norfolk Department of Human Services and Norfolk School Board and $100,000.00 in recovered funds for the Fiscal Year 2008 CSA Funds Pool and Medicaid Programs,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 1, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-14                               Letter from the City Manager and the following two Ordinances:

                  

                                      An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding a new Section numbered 12-141.2 SO AS TO create an additional 182 graves in Calvary Cemetery Annex,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Wright.

 

                   No:    Hester.

 

R-14A                             An Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance to amend and reordain the Norfolk City Code, 1979, by adding a new Section thereto numbered 12-141.3 SO AS TO create an additional 180 graves in Calvary Cemetery Annex,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

 

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

Yes:   Burfoot, Riddick, Whibley, Williams, Winn and Wright.

 

                   No:    Hester.

 

R-15                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Downtown Development Certificate to permit construction of a residential condominium on property located at 225 Granby Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-16                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Pedestrian Commercial Overlay District (PCO) Development Certificate to permit construction of an addition to the structure located at 730 West 21st Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

                   Michael Griffith, 1832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, was present to answer questions.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-17                                Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a Temporary Parking Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of General Services, and Eastern Virginia Medical School, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, The Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, and the City of Norfolk, relative to the parking lot designated lot D-5, located at the southwest corner of Brambleton Avenue and Colley Avenue,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                  

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-18                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving the conveyance of a certain parcel of property located on the west side of Colonial Avenue between 29th and 31st Street, adjacent to Monroe Elementary School, to the City of Norfolk by the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

                  

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-19                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance permitting Vernon Middleton Estate to encroach into the right of way of 2112 Debree Avenue with two awnings,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

 

R-20                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance closing, vacating and discontinuing a certain portion of Brambleton Avenue extending from Yarmouth Street eastwardly to Duke Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

 

                   No:    None.

                              

R-21                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance approving a Right of Entry Agreement with Hampton Roads Sanitation District relative to certain property located on the western side of Powhatan Avenue south of 44th Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

                  

                   No:    None.

 

R-22                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance authorizing the acquisition from the Visitors of Old Dominion University of certain parcels of property located along 43rd Street in the City of Norfolk for right of way expansion and other public purposes,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

 

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

                  

                   No:    None.

 

R-23                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance granting a Special Exception to permit development on a non-standard-width residential parcel located at 1837 East Lexington Street,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

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

                  

                   No:    None.

 

R-24                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance accepting with appreciation a donation of items to the City from Black Hawk Industries and authorizing the use of the items for recognition of the marksmanship skills of Norfolk Police Officers,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION:   The Ordinance as introduced was adopted, effective July 24, 2007.

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

                  

                   No:    None.

 

R-25                               Letter from the City Manager and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance amending and reordaining the Fiscal Year 2008 Compensation Plan SO AS TO increase the pay grade of the Sheriff’s Attorney,” was introduced in writing and read by its title.

 

ACTION: