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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 8, 1979 CITY OF VIRGINII BEICI MUNICIPAL CENTER ifity- VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456 MAYOR PATRICK L. STANDING, A, L.,g, CLARENCE A. HOLLAND, M.D., B.y,id@ B.,..gb VICEMAYOR]. HENRYM,COY JR., D.D.S., K..p,,ill, B@,..gb DONALD W. MERRICK, Ly@.b.-@ B ... @gb JOHN A. BAUM, BI.,k..t@, B.-.gh MEYERA E. OBERNDORF, At L.,g@ F. REID ERVIN, A, L.,g@ J. CURTIS PAYNE, A.@@ B.,@.gh GEORGE R. FERRELL, A, L.,g, ROGER I,. R[GGS, Vigi@i. B@.,b B.,..gb BARBARA M. HENLEY, P-g. B.,..gb RUTH HODGES SMITH, Cily Cl@,k CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM I INFORMAL SESSION: Monday, 8 January 1979 1:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Patrick L. Standing. B. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS C. MOTION TO RECESS to Informal and Executive Sessions. ITEM II FORMAL SESSION: Monday, 8 January 1979 2:00 p.m. A. INVOCATION - Reverend Father Paul Gaughan Star of the Sea Catholic Church 304 Fourteenth Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ITEM III ROLL CALL OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS ITEM IV MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING: A. Motion to accept and approve the minutes of December 18, 1978. ITEM V CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (All matters listed under the Consent Ageiida are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.) A. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council accept the low bid of A. Stanley Mundy and Company, Inc., in the amount of $31,675, and author'lze the City Manager to enter into the necessary agreements to implement the project. (Project: to install a 24" waterline from Birdneck Road to Atlantic Avenue along Virginia Beach Boulevard.) B. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve an ordinance to authorize acquisition of property in fee simple for right- of-way for Virginia Beach Boulevard Phase T (2-412) and the acquisition of temporary and permanent easements of right-of-way, either by agree- ment or by condemnation. C. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve the following requests for Bingo/Raffle permits: Roma Lodge #254 Order Sons of Italy in America (Renewal) Bingo Hampton Roads Youth Hockey Association (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Plaza Little Leagues (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Church of Ascension Parish Church (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Virginia Association of the Deaf (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Sandbridge Fire Brigade (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Father Nicholas J. Habets Council (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle ITEM V CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED): D. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve the request of Mr. John Atkinson, City Treasurer, for tax refunds in amount of $2,374.60. E. Motion to approve CONSENT AGENDA TTEMS and roll call voting. ITEM VT SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES and roll call voting of each as read: A. City Council is requested to approve on second reading an ordinance to accept $75,000 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority and to appropriate these funds. (CETA-Title I) B. City Council is requested to approve on second reading an ordinance to accept $165,000 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority and to appropriate these funds. (CETA-Title II) C. City Council is requested to approve on second reading an ordiance to accept $390,000 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority and to appropriate these funds. (CETA-Title VI) ITEM VII PUBLIC NOTICES: NONE ITEM VIII DOCKET: A. CITY MANAGER'S PLANNING ITEMS: 1. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of the application of Greenco Corporation for a petition for the closure of a portion of 31st Street (Virginia Beach Borough). 2. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Planning Commission for denial of the application of Greenco Corporation for a change of zoning from H-2 Resort Hotel District to B-4 Resort-Commercial District on a .2 acre parcel which consists of what is now 31st Street, between Atlantic Avenue and the Oceanfront (Virginia Beach Borough). 3. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Planning Commission for denial of the application of Greenco Corporation for a conditional use permit for a recreational facility of an outdoor nature (amusement park) on a .2 acre parcel which consists of what is now 31st Street, between Atlantic Avenue and the Oceanfront (Virginia Beach Borough). 4. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the application of Warnie E. and Nita F. Conley for a change of zoning from R-8 Residential District to B-2 Community Business District on a 5.05 acre parcel located on the west side of Holland Road, north of Shipp's Corner Road (Princess Anne Borough). ITEM VIII DOCKET (CONTINUED): A. CITY MANAGER'S PLANNING ITEMS (CONTINUED): 5. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the application of Warnie E. and Nita F. Conley for a conditional use permit for mini- warehouses on a 5.05 acre parcel located on the west side of Holland Road, north of Shipp's Corner Road (Princess Anne Borough). 6. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of an ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 4.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4, of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, relating to variances. 7. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of the application of John S. Waller, Jr., for a conditional use permit for four duplexes on a .55 acre parcel located on the south side of 9th Street, west of Baltic Avenue (Virginia Beach Borough). DEFERRED FROM DECEMBER 11, 1978. 8. Letter from the City Manager transmitting the recommendation of the Planning Commission for denial of the application of E. Gilbert Keene for a petition for the closure of a portion of Poplar Street (Lynnhaven Borough). DEFERRED FROM NOVEMBER 27, 1978. B. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF ORDINANCES -- FIRST READING: 1. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve an ordinance establishing the tax levy on fam machinery and imple- ments, farm tools and farm livestock, including all horses, poultry and grains and feeds used for the nurture of farm livestock and poultry for the calendar year 1979. 2. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve an ordinance to accept grants totalling $32,636 from the Virginia Department of Transportation Safety and to appropriate these funds: Estimated Revenue Total From Other Agencies Appropriations Accident Management Program $11,840 $11,840 Traffic Engineering Training 1,002 1,002 Highway Marking Program 1,794 1,794 Accident Investigation Vehicle 18,000 182000 TOTAL $32,636 $32,636 C. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF ORDINANCES: 1. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve an ordinance to amend and reordain Section 2-1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach relating to holidays. 2. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council approve an ordinance amendin@. Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach by adding Section 2-26.1 relating to the distribution and sale of the City Code. ITEM VIII DOCKET (CONTINUED): D. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF RESOLUTIONS: 1. Letter from the City Manager recommending that City Council adopt a Resolution requesting the Postmaster General to make arrangements in the Central Mail Processing Facility scheduled for Tidewater Virginia to allow for a local postmark for all localities whose mail is processed at that facility. E. CITY CLERK'S ITEMS: NONE ITEM IX OLD BUSINESS: liONE ITEM X NEW BUSINESS: NONE ITEM XI ADJOURNMENT: A. Motion for adjournment. MINUTES OF THE HONORABLE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA January 8, 1979 The Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was called to order by Mayor Patrick L. Standing, in the Conference Room, in the Administration Building, on Monday, January 8, 1979, at 1:00 p.m. Council Members Present: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin ITEM #13168 (Item I) Mayor Standing entertained a motion to permit Council to conduct an INFORMAL SESSION to be followed by an EXECUTIVE SESSION for the pur- pose of discussing the following: 1. Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, demotion, salaries, discipline, or resignation of public officers, appointees or employees of any public body. (Personnel Matters). 2. Consultation with legal Council and briefing by staff members, consultants, or attorneys per- taining to actual or potential litigation, or other legal rnatters within the jurisdiction of the public body. (Legal Matters). - 2 - On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to proceed into the EXECUTIVE SESSION following the INFORMAL SESSION. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin 3- ITEM #13169 The City Manager discussed the "Major Right/Way Improvement Policy" with suggested modifications on the present requirements for peri- meter roads and major four-lane divided highways that are in the Master Street and Highway Plan: 1. The developer in such a situation at the time of development is to dedicate to the City of Virginia Beach that part of the proposed right-of-way which lies within hiS property boundary, and to deposit in the subject road project account with the City of Virginia Beach the cost of design and construction C)f a standard City street for the entire length of the roadway through or adjacent to the proposed development. However, at the time of plat recordation or site plan release the developer is responsible for only that part of the right-of-way shown on the plat or site plan. Before construction of tbe road, the City will provide the remainder of the cost for the ultimate section. The Standard City Street consists of a 30-foot curb-to-curb section, curb, gutter, sidewalk on one side, and drainage, all to accepted City standards. This cost will be determined by the City Engineer in accordance with recent construction cost estimates. 2. However, if construction of part of the length of the road is necessary to provide immediate access to the proposed project, then two lanes of the ultimate section of the road shall be designed and constructed by the developer sufficient to provide immediate access. In this event, the developer would be given credits for all expenditures in excess of what it would cost to construct a standard City Street. The road project deposit requirement, as listed in the previous paragraph, shall apply to the remaining length of the proposed road. 3. If, at the time of plat recordation, the Virginia State Highway Commission has accepted the proposed improvement as a Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation Project, then the developer's participation would be reduced by 90%. However, there will be no reimbursement if funds have been posted and subsequently the project is accepted as a State Project. 4. In the event the City does not commence construction of the project within five (5) years after the completion of the final section of the subdivision, a reimbursement of any funds which have been posted will be made. 5. Where perimeter roads consist of a right-of-way 60-feet or less, the participation will be 50% of the cost to construct a standard City street. The City Manager indicated that the "Proposed Major Right/Way Improvements Policy" would be presented to City Council in the Formal Session in two weeks. - 4- ITEM #13170 Councilman Riggs suggested the use of "Credit Cards" as a means for paying certain City fees, and introduced Mr. John T. Atkinson, City Treasurer, to give a more detailed explanation. Mr. Atkinson indicated that the delinquency list for unpaid personal property tax bills totaled 28,000 delinquent tax payers. The most common reason given for the unpaid bill was that the citizen could not afford it, or that it was an untimely bill, or that he wasn't prepared for it. Mr. Atkinson remarked that the use of the Credit Card for paying such bills was not for the intention of offering a discount, not with the intention of encouraging citizens to use credit to pay a bill; but with the intention, that under the City's present system in many cases, it would be less expensive for a tax payer to use the credit card to pay the bill on time than to suffer the penalty. Mayor Standing requested Mr. Atkinson to work with the City Manager and the City Attorney to prepare a legislative bill to present to the Council for their approval and further submittal to the Legislators for their approval. ITEM #13171 The City Manager, using a diagram, discussed the property of Heritage-Rosemont, Ltd., (Carl M. Albero, Richard Harold Holt, and Herbert B. Davis, Jr.), and the construction of a screening fence. On October 24, 1977, City Council approved as recommended by the Planning Commission, this application subject to a "Screening fence" to be provided along three sides of this parcel. Mr. Hanbury indicated that the applicant has requested that only two sides be fenced. The two sides facing A-2 zoning is requested to be fenced with the elimination of fencing on the 0-1 zoning side. Mr. Hanbury stated he would bring this up in the FORMAL SESSION for formal action under Old Business. ITEM #13172 Mr. Hanbury discussed the Cost Allocation Plans for State and Federal Programs--Procedures for Charging State and Federal Agencies for Local Service. He indicated the State and Federal Government will allow localities cost allocations plans if they have an established plan that is approved by then. At the present time, the City does a certain amount of cost allocations in Social Services and the CETA Program; however, the City could do much more if it had an established plan. Mr. Hanbury stated that a Consultant Firm (NO NAME MENTIONED) can come up with a plan tbat has been used in other Cities. The cost would be approximately $9,600 to develop such a Plan and the City Manager will present it to City Council next week for formal adoption. - 5- ITEM #13173 Mr. Hanbury presented the matter of the "Tax Rate on Farm Machinery." Beginning January 1, 1979, assessments for Farm machinery will be based on the depreciation schedule which the farmer files with his Federal Income Tax Return. This schedule has not been made for local taxation previously. It is intended to result in a new efficient and economical change from previous procedures and will drastically increase the assessment of farm machinery. The proposed rate is $1.00 per $100 of assessed valuation based upon a 45% ratio. The present ratio on farm implements is $6.00 per $100 of assessed valuation based upon a 45% ratio. Mr. Payne stated there had been and probably will be more publicity on this matter. He suggested this be deferred at present and brought back to City Council in two (2) weeks. ITEM #13174 Councilman McCoy recommended the formation of a "Citizens Advisory Committee to Study the Road and Traffic Problems in the City of Virginia Beach." Doctor McCoy stated the City had been working on what could be termed "priorities" i.e., sewerage, utilities, etc., and that he felt now is the time to give attention to the roads in the area. Doctor McCoy further stated that probably the best way to handle the problem would be to use people from different areas of the City as much as possible. "The road projects are more or less parochial," in other words, Kempsville is not interested in Bayside roads anymore than Bayside is in Kempsville and so on." Doctor McCoy recommended the Committee be made up of the nine (9) new Planning Districts as suggested by the Planning Department in their "Comprehensive Plan", plus perhaps the Planning Director and the Director of Public Works, witb at least one (1) member of City Council. Councilman Merrick called attention to the Resolution adopted by City Council on April 17, 1972, for the improvement of Virginia Beach Boulevard (Route 58), and a short portion of Independence Boulevard (Route 225). He distributed copies of this Resolution to Council. - 6- ITEM #13175 (ITEM II-III) FORMAL SESSION, MONDAY, 8 January 1979, 2: Council Members Present: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin INVOCATION was given by Pather Paul Gaughan, Star of the Sea Catholic Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. - 7- ITEM #13176 (ITEM IV) on motion by Councilman Riggs, seconded by Vice Mayor McCoy, City Council voted to dispense with the reading and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18, 1978, as the Minutes had been distributed to Council for their con- sideration. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 8- ITEM #13177 Mayor Standing indicated to the public that the Ordinance regarding the Tax Levy on Farm Machinery, implements, tools, livestock, and grains for the nature of the livestock for the calendar year 1979 would be DEFERRED FOR TWO WEEKS. ITEM #13178 (ITEM Vc) The CONSENT AGENDA was read: On motion by Councilman Merrick, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to APPROVE the following Bingo/Raffle Permits: Roma Lodge #254 Order Sons of Italy in America (Renewal) Bingo Hampton Roads Youth Hockey Association (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Plaza Little Leagues (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Church of Ascension Parish Church (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Virginia Association of the Deaf (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Sandbridge Fire Brigade (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle Father Nicholas J. Habets Council (Renewal) Bingo/Raffle 9- Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin -10- ITEM #13179 (ITEM Vd) On motion by Councilman Merrick, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to APPROVE the following tax refunds in the amount of $2,374.60. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin -11- EMC 'fr@K Date@2 @3-LZS Al'I'LICA'i'IO:; 01- Ct@PTI\T.,@i Ui,O@\1 CE[ITiFf.Ci@,1:10,14 Of' itil FOR I'AYI-tEt:T r,- l-- O-;tDAI'!C-D ItY '.rile COU'L'CIL 0-- 'ff(E CITY OF Th:, t follo-,4-in,- --P@licat:ioL,.s-for ti xre ti,. cl sx-,poa cert-tticatioL of the r e s --- r c @- are h--reby ,.pprov,--d: 2,374.60 TAX TYPE TIC-KET EXONFR-K- DA-- YF-T-P or Tt\-)C TIO-\' \-O. P-',!D ItT. TOTA.L Dean, W.L. & E.C. 1979 tE(1/2) 017518-i 10/23/78 '20.69 Porr, Carl A. 1977 PP 108816 10/18/77 90.72 United Va. Leasing 1978 PP 110465 6/1/78 lp536.66 Morgan, Arthur L. 1978 PP 114432 10/19/78 5.40 Martinez, B. & S. 1978 pp 83988 10/30/78 ibB.66 Joyner, Robert D. 1978 Pkng. 11441 il/9/78 5.;00 towling, Charles 1978 PP 009454 5/15/78 26@.94 Holland, Emilie B. 1978 PP 0438-23 6/1,/78 14.82 B@nk of Va. Beach 1979 E(1/2) 0--328-5 10/27/78 Watson, Ruth 1979 E(1/2) 71610-9 10/20/78 'Kelley', Elizabeth C. 1979 E(1/2) 36748-7 11/3/78 -31-15- @ornick, Lena A. 1979 E(1/4) 1486779 11/21/78 2k.00@ Kingg Grant West 1979 'E(1/4) 37626-2 11/16/78 .4.(YO- i(idis-Grant V'est 1979 E@(1/4) 376@7-1 11/16/78 .Kihgs Grant West 1979 E(l/'d) 37628-0 11/16/78 .4.00- Kin-gs Grant W6st 1979 E 37630-6 11/16/78 4..00 .-Kings Grant West 1979 E(l/'@) 37631-5 11/f6/78 4.00. Sch tchings,,Marie 1979 @E(I/') 60082-1 11/20/78 u 4 37@91 .:.Pauley,G.D. & E.C. 1978 E(2/@) 49925-6 6/10/78 47.85 nt; $2, 374.60_v;ere nppro-.,c-@d by the Counci-I of tl,.e City cl@ Virgini.1 I;each o-i tl,.e 8 day f January s o form- RichLrd J. Wz!bbon, Cit, y Cierk -1 2- ITEM #13180 (ITEM Va) The following bids have been received for the installation of a 24-inch water line from Birdneck Road to Atlantic Avenue along Virginia Beach Boulevard: A. Stanley Mundy and Company $31,675.00 Utility Builders, Inc. $ 33, 500.00 Ashland-Warren, Inc. $37,285.50 Crowder Contracting Company $39,700.00 Engineer's Estimate $ 35, 620.00 Councilman Merrick made a motion to APPROVE the low bid of A. Stanley Mundy and Company, and further, to charge the cost of this project to #302 Arts and Conference Center. There being no second, the motion was lost. Councilman Merrick made a motion to DENY the low bid of A. Stanley Mundy and Company. There being no second, the motion was lost. On motion by Vice Mayor McCoy, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to APPROVE the low bid of A. Stanley Mundy and Company, in the amount of $31,675.00, to install a 24-inch water line from Birdneck Road to Atlantic Avenue along Virginia Beach Boulevard; and, authorized the City Manager to enter into the necessary agreements to implement this project. Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: Donald W. Merrick Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 1 3- ITEM #13181 (ITEM Vb) Councilman Merrick made a motion to DEFER an Ordinance to authorize acquisition of property for the right-of-way for Virginia Beach Boulevard for sixty (60) days. There being no second, the motion was lost. On motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Vice Mayor McCoy, City Council voted to APPROVE the Ordinance to authorize acquisition of property in fee simple for right-of-way for Virginia Beach Boulevard Phase I (2-412), and the acquisition of temporary and permanent easements of right-of-way, either by agreement or by condemnation. Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: Donald W. Merrick Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin 1/ 8/ 7 9 - 1 4 - 24231 BOOK 2055 PACE 176 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD PHASE 1 (2-412) AND THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, EITHER BY AGREEMENT OR BY CONDEMNATION. WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, a public necessity exists for the construction of this important roadway to provide transportation and for other public purposes for the preservation of the safety, health, peace, good order, comfort, convenience, moral and for the welfare of the people in the City of Virginia Beach: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Section 1. That the City Attorney and/or Deputy City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to acquire by purchase or condemnation pursuant to Section 15.1-236 et seq., and Section 33.1-89 et seq., Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, all that certain real property in fee simple, including temporary and permanent easements of right-of-way as shown on the plans entitled, "PLANS AND PROFILE OF PROPOSED STATE HIGHWAY - CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH (VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD) from W.C.L. VIRGINIA BEACH TO: 0.270 MI. E. NORTH GREAT NECK ROAD". These Plans being on file in the Office of Real Estate Department of Public Works, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Section 2. That the City Attorney and/or Deputy City Attorney is hereby authorized to make or cause to be made in behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, to the extent that funds are available, a reasonable offer to the owners or persons having an interest in said lands, if refused, the City Attorney and/or Deputy City Attorney is hereby authorized to institute proceedings. Section 3. That an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from the date of its adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Ei@hth of January, 1979. 1-@- -- - -1 5- ITEM #13182 Councilman Merrick made a motion to DEFER an Ordinance to authorize acquisition of property in fee simple for right- of-way for Virginia Beach Boulevard water line and the acquisition of temporary and permanent easements of right- of-way, either by agreement or by condemnation. There being no second, the motion was lost. On motion by Councilman Baum, seconded by Vice Mayor McCoy, City Council voted to APPROVE the Ordinance to authorize acquisition of property in fee simple for right-of-way for Virginia Beach Boulevard water line and the acquisition of temporary and permanent easements of right-of-way, either by agreement or by condemnation. Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: Donald W. Merrick Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 1 6- 2 4 2 30 BOOK 2055 PAGE 174 ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD WATER LINE AND THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, EITHER BY AGREEMENT OR BY CONDEMNATION WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, a public necessity exists for the con- struction of this important project to provide water and for other public purposes for the preservation of the safety, health, peace, good order, convenience, moral and welfare of the people in the City of Virginia Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Section 1. That the City Attorney and/or Assistant City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to acquire by purchase or condemnation pursuant to Section 15.1-236, et seq., and Section 33.1-89, et seq., Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, all that certain real property in fee simple including temporary and permanent easements of right-of-way as shown on the Plans entitled, "Virginia Beach Boulevard Water Line, Sections I-A & 1-B, dated May 16, 1977," these Plans being on file in the office of Real Estate, Department of Public Works, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Section 2. That the City Attorney and/or Assistant City Attorney is hereby authorized to make or cause to be made in behalf of the City of Virginia Beacb, to the extent that funds are available, a reasonable offer to the owners or persons having an interest in said lands, if refused, the City Attorney and/or Assistant City Attorney is hereby authorized to institute proceedings to condemn said property. Section 3. That an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from the date of its adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Ei@.lith day of January, 1979. - 1 7- ITEM #13183 (ITEM VI) Upon motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Ferrell, City Council voted to APPROVE ON SECOND READING the Ordinance to accept $75,000 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority and to appropriate these funds: (CETA-TITLE I) Vot ing : 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: P. Reid Ervin - 1 8- AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT $75,000 FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN TIDEWATER AREA MANPOWER AUTHORITY AND TO APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City Council, on November 20, 1978, approved an initial award totaling $11, 798 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority (STAMA) for the purpose of establishing an employment program under Title I of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA); and, WHEREAS, the City Council has since approved modifications to increase funding by $25, 702; and, WHEREAS, STAMA has approved $75,000 in ddditional funding, which the City wishes to accept. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That additional funding from STAMA be accepted and appropriated for the following purpose: Estimated Revenue Total .From Other A ies Appropriations CETA - Title T $75,000 $75,000 BE IT FURTHER ORDATNED that the appropriations will be financed 100% by Federal funds, with no local match required; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a total of twenty-six personnel positions is hereby authorized for the duration of the Grant, to be paid from the Grant, with classes of employees to be determined by the City Manager. FIRST READING: December 18, 1978 SECOND READING: January 8, 1979 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 1 9- ITEM #13184 (ITEM VI) On motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to APPROVE ON SECOND READING an Ordinance to accept $165,000 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority and to appropriate these funds: (CETA - Title II) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None I Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 20 - AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT $165,000 FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN TIDEWATER AREA MANPOWER AUTHORITY AND TO APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City Council, on March 7, 1977, approved an initial award totaling $34,173 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority (STAMA) for the purpose of establishing an employment program under Title II of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA); and, WHEREAS, the City Council has since approved modifications to increase the funding by $779,880; and, WHEREAS, STAMA has approved $165,000 in additional funding, which the City wishes to accept. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That additional funding from STAMA be accepted and appropriated for the following purpose: Estimated Revenue Total From Other Agencies Appropriations CETA - Title II $1 6 5, 00 0 -$l 6 5, 0 0 0 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the appropriations will be f inanced I 00% by Federal funds, wi th no I ocal match required; and , BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a total of eighty-three per son ne l pos it ion s is hereby aut hor i zed for the durat ion of the Grant, to be paid from the Grant, with classes of employees to be determined by the City Manager. FIRST READING: -December 18, 1979 SECOND READING January 8, 1979 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 21 - ITEM #13185 (ITEM VI) On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council voted to APPROVE ON SECOND READING the Ordinance to zkccept $390,000 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority and to appropriate these funds: (CETA-Title VI) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Councilwoman Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Councilwoman Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 2 2- AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT $390, 000 FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN TIDEWATER AREA MANPOWER AUTHORITY AND TO APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS WHEREAS, the City Council, on February 7, 1977, approved an initial award totaling $290, 000 from the Southeastern Tidewater Area Manpower Authority (STAMA) for the purpose of establishing an employment program under Title VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA); and, WHEREAS, the City Council has since approved modif ications to increase the f unding by $2, 637, 294, of which $479, 655 was for Non-City Hall Projects, and required no appropriations; and, WHEREAS, STAMA has approved $390,000 in additional funding, which the City wishes to accept. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That additional funding from STAMA be accept and appropriated for the following purpose. Estimated Revenue Total From Other Agencies Appropriations CETA - Title VI $390,000 $390,000 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the appropriations will be financed 100% by Federal funds, with no local match required; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a total of eighty-three personnel positions is hereby authorized for the duration of the Grant, to be paid from the Grant, with classes of employees to be determined by the City Manager. FIRST READING: December 18, 1978 SECOND READING: January 8, 1979 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 2 3- PLANNING AGENDA: ITEM #13186 (ITEM VIII) Application of Greenco Corporation for the discontinuance, closure and abandonment of a portion of 31st Street beginning on the East side of Atlantic Avenue and running in an Easterly direction a distance of 150 feet. Said parcel is 60 feet in widtb and contains .2 acre. VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH. Planning Commission Recommendation: A motion was passed unanimously by the Planning Commission by a recorded vote of 12 to deny this request. It was felt that closure of the subject right-of-way would restrict both pedestrian and emergency access to the beach. This could create a dangerous situation in regard to the response of fire and rescue personnel and their equipment. Mr. Joel Cooper appeared on behalf of the Greenco Corporation requesting a DEFERRAL for two weeks. (January 22, 1979) On motion by Councilman Riggs, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to DEFER the above application of GREENCO CORPORATION for a petition for the closure of a portion of 31st Street, Virginia Beach Borough. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: (for deferral) John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 2 4- ITEM #13187 (ITEM VIIT) Ordinance upon application of Greenco Corporation for a Change of Zo@n District Classification from H-2 Resort-Hotel District to B-4 Resort- Commercial District on certain property located on the East side of Atlantic Avenue beginning at the Southern boundary of 31st Street, running a distance of 60 feet along the East side of Atlantic Avenue, running a distance of 150 feet along the Northery property line, running a distance of 60 feet along the Eastern property line and running a distance of 150 feet along the Southern property line. Said parcel contains .2 acre. VTRGTNTA BEACH BOROUGH. Planning Commission Recommendation: A motion was passed unanimously by the Planning Commission by a recorded vote of 12 to deny this request. It was felt that the property under consideration consists of public right-of-way and should remain in this s t a t e . Mr. Joel Cooper appeared on behalf of Greenco Corporation requesting a deferral of two weeks. (January 22, 1979) On motion by Councilman Riggs, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to DEFER the above application of GREENCO CORPORATION for a Change of Zoning District Classification from H-2 Resort Hotel District to B-2 Resort Commercial District on a .2 acre parcel which consists of what is now 31st Street, between Atlantic Avenue and the Oceanfront, VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH. Voting: 1 0 -0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 2 5- ITEM #13188 (ITEM VIII) Ordinance upon application of Greenco Corporation for a Conditional Use Permit for a recreational facility of an outdoor nature (amusement park) on certain property located on the East side of Atlantic Avenue beginning at the Southern boundary of 31st Street, running a distance of 60 feet along the East side of Atlantic Avenue, running a distance of 150 feet along the Northern property line, running a distance of 60 feet along the Eastern property line and running a distance of 150 feet along the Southern property line. Said parcel contains .2 acre. VlRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH. Planning Commission Recommendation: A motion was passed unanimously by the Planning Commission by a recorded vote of 12 to deny this request. It was felt that the property under consideration consists of public right-of-way and should remain in this state. Mr. Joel Cooper appeared in behalf of Greenco Corporation requesting a deferral for two weeks. (January 22, 1979) Upon motion by Councilman Riggs, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to DEFER the above application of GREENCO CORPORATION for a Conditional Use Permit for a recreational facility of an out- door nature (amusement park) on a .2 acre parcel which consists of what is now 31st Street, between Atlantic Avenue and the Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Borough. Voting: 10 -0 Council Members Voting Aye: (for deferral) John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 2 6 - ITEM #13189 (ITEM VIII) Ordinance upon application of Warnie E. and Nita F. Coriley for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-8 Residential District to B-2 Community-Business District on certain property located on the West side of Holland Road beginning at a point 652 feet North of Shipp 's Corner Road, running a distance of 166. 7 feet along the West side of Holland Road, running a distance of 1471.57 feet along the northern property line, running a distance of 170. 39 feet along the Western property line and running a distance of 1356.16 feet along the Southern property line. Said parcel contains 5.05 acres. PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH. Planning Commission Recommendation: A motion was passed by the Planrling Commission by a recorded vote of 10 for the motion and 2 against to approve this request subject to the following conditions in conj unction with the intended use of the land: 1. Standard improvements as required by the Site Plan Ordinance. 2. City water and sewer. 3. An escrow to cover the cost of pavement widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk and drainage facilities along Holland Road. And f urther subject to the following conditions prior to the change on the official zoning map: 1. A dedication of right-of-way, 5 foot temporary construction easement, and a permanent drainage easement along the 166.7 foot frontage on Holland Road as shown on the plans on file in the City Engineering Division, (a variable right-of-way ded ication) . 2. A variable drainage easement along the Southern property line. Attorney Grover C. Wright, Jr., appeared in behalf of the applicant. On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Riggs, City Council voted to APPROVE the above application of WARNIE E. AND NITA F. CONLEY for a Change of Zoning from R-8 Residential District to B-2 Community-Business District: Voting: 7- 2 2 7- Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Mayor Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: Barbara M. Henley, and Meyera E. Oberndorf Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin, and Clarence A. Holland - 2 8- City Council voted to APPROVE the following Ordinance upon application of WARNIE E. AND NITA F. CONLEY for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-8 Residential District to B-2 Community-Business District ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF WARNIE E. Z0179403 AND NITA F. CONLEY FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM R-8 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO B-2 COMMUNITY-BUSINESS DISTRICT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Ordinance upon application of Warnie E. and Nita F. Conley for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-8 Residential District to B-2 Community-Business District on certain property located on the West side of Holland Road beginning at a point 652 feet North of Shipp's Corner Road, running a distance of 166.7 feet along the West side of Holland Road, running a distance of 1471.57 feet along the northern property line, running a distance of 170.39 feet along the Western property line and running a distance of 1356.16 feet along the Southern property line. Said parcel contains 5.05 acres. PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH. Approval of this request is subject to the following conditions in conjunction with the intended use of the land: 1 . Standard improvements as required by the Site Plan Ordinance. 2. Subject to the State Health Department's requirements. 3. An escrow to cover the cost of pavement widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk and drainage facilities along Holland Road. And further subject to the following conditions prior to the change on the official zoning map: 1. A dedication of right-of-way, 5 foot temporary construction easement, and a permanent drainage easement along the 166.7 foot frontage on Holland Road as shown on the plans on file in the City Engineering Division, (a variable right-of-way dedication) . 2. A variable drainage easement along the Southern property line. This Ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 2 9- ITEM #13190 (ITEM VIII) Ordinance upon application of Warnie E and Nita F. Conley for a Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouses on certain property located on the West side of Holland Road beginning at a point 652 feet North of Shipp's Corner Road, running a distance of 166.7 feet along the West side of Holland Road, running a distance of 1471.57 feet along the Northern property line, running a distance of 170.39 feet along the Western property line aild running a distance of 1356.39 feet along the Southern property line. Said parcel contains 5.05 acres. PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH. Planning Commission Recommendation: A motion was passed unanimously by the Planning Commission by a recorded vote of 11 to approve this request subject to the following conditions in conjunction with the intended use of the land: 1. Standard improvements as required by the Site Plan Ordinance. 2. Not approved for septic tank installation. 3. All lighting is to be directed to the interior of the site and shielded from adjacent properties. 4. A 6-foot solid privacy fence shall enclose the storage area. 5. One parking space for each 400 square feet of office area. 6. Revision of the internal traffic circulation layout so as to provide for minimum 22 feet wide, two-way travel aisles. 7. A dwelling unit shall not be established in conjunction with this operation. 8. An escrow for the cost of pavement widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage facilities and street lights along Holland Road. Attorney Grover C. Wright, Jr., appeared in behalf of the applicant Upon motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Riggs, City Council voted to APPROVE the above application of WARNIE E. AND NITA F. CONLEY for a Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouses: - 30- Vot ing: 1 0 -0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 3 1 - City Council voted to APPROVE the following Ordinance upon application of WARNIE E. AND NITA F. CONLEY for a Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouses and CHANGING ITEM TWO of the conditions to read: Subject to APPROVAL of the Health Department for a septic tank system for office use only ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF WARNIE E. R0179227 AND NITA F. CONLEY FOR A CONDTTIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINT-WAREHOUSES BE TT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Ordinance upon application of Warnie E and Nita F. Conley for a Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouses on certain property located on the West side of Holland Road beginning at a point 652 feet North of Shipp's Corner Road, running a distance of 166.7 feet along the West side of Holland Road, running a distance of 1471.57 feet along the Northern property line, running a distance of 170.39 feet along the Western property line and running a distance of 1356.39 feet along the Southern property line. Said parcel contains 5.05 acres. PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH. Approval is subject to the following conditions in conjunction with the intended use of the land: 1. Standard improvements as required by the Site Plan Ordinance. 2. Subject to approval of the Health Department for a septic tank system for office use only. 3. All lighting is to be directed to the interior of the site and shielded from adjacent properties. 4. A 6-foot solid privacy fence shall enclose the storage area. 5. One parking space for each 400 square feet of office area. 6. Revision of the internal traffic circulation layout so as to provide for minimum 22 feet wide, two-way travel aisles. 7. A dwelling unit shall not be established in conjunction with this operation. 8. ATi escrow for the cost of pavement widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage facilities and street lights along Holland Road. This Ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 32- ITEM #13191 (ITEM VIII) On motion by Councilwoman Henley, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council voted to APPROVE the following Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 4.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Virginia Beach relating to variances. Voting: 1 0 -0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 3 3 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTIONS 4.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 AND 9.4, OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, RELATING TO VARIANCES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Sections 4.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, are amended as follows: 4.6 Preservation of Noteworthy Features. In all subdivisions, to the maximum degree reasonably practicable, efforts shall be made to preserve historic sites, scenic points, large trees and other desirable natural growths, water-courses and other water areas, and other features worthy of preser- vation, either as portions of public sites and open spaces as described in Section 4.5, above, or in such other form as to provide amenity to the neighborhood. To-the-extent-neeessary-fer-des4rabie-preservat4en3-the-p4aRR4Hg-coRlffl4s- s4@H-FRay-wa4ve-er-a4 tep-s pee if4e-requ4peFRem ts-of-these-regw4at4ons- as - 9.1 Appeals from Decisions of Administrative Officers. Where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative officer in the administration or enforcement of this ordinance, the owner or subdivider or agent therefore may appeal to the Circuit Court of the City as prescribed by law. In the case of design standards and general procedural matters, the appeal shall be to the City Council. 9.2 Modification of Standards. The City Council may modify design standards or other requirements of these regulations in order to preserve noteworthy features or otherwise enhance the amenity of neighborhoods, but such modification shall be made only upon findings that public purposes of these or other applicable regulations would be met to at least an equiva- lent degree by such modification. Where such modification is granted, the City Council may attach such conditions and safeguards as are deemed necessary to protect general public interest or the character of the neighborhood, and may require a guarantee or bond to assure compliance. 9.3 Variances. The City Council may authorize in specific cases such variances from the strict application of the terms of this ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest when, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement will result in unnecessary hardships, provided that the spirit of this ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. 1/ 8/ 7 9 - 3 4 - No variance shall be authorized by the City Council unless it finds that: (a) Strict application of the ordinance would produce undue hard- ship. (b) The authorization of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property, and the character of the neigh- borhood will not be adversely affected. (c) The problem involved is not of so general or recurring a nature as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of general regulations to be adopted as an amendment to the ordinance. (d) The hardship is created by the physical character of the property, including dimensions and topography, or by other extraordinary situation or condition of such property, or by the use or develop- ment of property immediately adjacent thereto. Personal or self- inflicted hardship shall not be considered as grounds for the issuance of a variance. (e) The hardship is created by the requirements of the zoning district in which the property is located at the time the variance is authorized whenever such variance pertains to provisions of the Zoning Ordinance incorporated by reference in this ordinance. Where a variance is granted, the City Council may attach such conditions and safeguards as are deemed necessary to protect general public interest or the character of the neighborhood, and may require a guarantee or bond to assure compliance. 9.4 Procedure for Modification of Standards and Variances. Application for modification of standards or for variances to subdivision requirements shall be made to the City Council and filed with the Director of Plan- nina.. The application shall be advertised for public hearing before the Planning Commission in the manner of a rezoning petition. The Planning Commission shall forward a recommendation to the City Council within forty- five (45) days. After receiving the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission, the City Council shall hold a public hearing and act upon the proposed application, granting the application in whole or in part with or without modification, or denying it. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 8th day of January 1979. A,@l@i!OVED AS TO CorENT C; TA i 1/ 8/ 7 9 - 3 5- ITEM #13192 (ITEM VIII) Ordinance upon application of John S. Waller, Jr., for a Conditional Use Permit for four duplexes on certain property located on the South side of 9th Street beginning at a point 60 feet West of Baltic Avenue, running a distance of 240 feet along the South side of 9th Street, running a distance of 100 feet along the Western property line, running a distance of 240 feet along the Southern property line and running a distance of 100 feet along the Eastern property line. Said parcel contains .55 acre. VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH. Planning Commission Recommendation: A motion was passed unanimously by the Planning Commission by a recorded vote of 11 to approve this request subject to the following conditions in conjunction with the intended use of the land: 1. Standard improvements as required by the Site Plan Ordinance. 2. City water and sewer. 3. 9th Street is to be extended from Baltic Avenue as an 18-foot paved street with the necessary drainage facilities. 4. The filling of Lake Holly will not be permitted. Mr. John Waller appeared in his behalf Upon motion by Councilman Riggs, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to APPROVE the above application of JOHN S. WALLER, JR., for a Conditional Use Permit for four duplexes. 3 6 - Vot ing 10 -0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 3 7- City Council voted to APPROVE the following Ordinance upon application of JOHN S. WALLER, JR., for a Conditional Use Permit for four duplexes: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF JOHN S. WALLER, R0179228 JR., FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR FOUR DUPLEXES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA. Ordinance upon application of John S. Waller, Jr., for a Conditional Use Permit for four duplexes on certain property located on the South side of 9th Street beginning at a point 60 feet West of Baltic Avenue, running a distance of 240 feet along the South side of 9th Street, running a distance of 100 feet along the Western property line, running a distance of 240 feet along the Southern property line and running a distance of 100 feet along the Eastern property line. Said parcel contains .55 acre. VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH. Approval is subject to the following conditions in conjunction with the intended use of the land: 1. Standard improvements as required by the Site Plan Ordinance. 2. City water and sewer. 3. 9th Street is to be extended from Baltic Avenue as an 18-foot paved street with the necessary drainage facilities. 4. The filling of Lake Holly will not be permitted. This Ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 3 8 - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING ITEM #13193 (ITEM VIII) Attorney V. A. Etheridge, Jr., appeared in behalf of the applicant. Mr. E. Gilbert Keene appeared in bis own behalf Attorney Edward Hudgins appeared in opposition. On motion by Councilman Merrick, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to DENY the application of E. Gilbert Keene for a petition for the closure of a portion of Poplar Street. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: (for denial) John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 3 9- IN THE MATTER OF CLOSING, VACATING, AND DISCONTINUING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN STREET OF VARIABLE WIDTH KNOWN AS POPLAR STREET, LOCATED IN THE LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, AS SHOWN ON THE CERTAIN PLAT ENTITLED, "PLAT SHOWING A PORTION OF POPLAR STREET TO BE CLOSED AND VACATED BY THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, IN MAP BOOK I AT PAGE WHEREAS, it appearing by affidavit that proper notice has been given by E. Gilbert Keene, that it would make application to the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 1978, to have the hereinafter described street discontinued, closed, vacated; and, WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Council that said street be discontinued, closed, and vacated; NOW, THEREFORE, SECTION I BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, that the hereinafter described street be discontinued, closed, and vacated: Poplar Street. From the point where the existing Southerly side of Bonney Road intersects with the existing Westerly side of Poplar Street, proceed S2@ 22' 41" E 5 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. From the point of beginning proceed N89' 37' 19" E 66.04 feet to a point; thence; S2' 22' 41" E 535.51 feet to a point; thence; along a curve to the right 74.34 feet to a point where the existing Westerly side of Poplar Street intersects with the Northerly side of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Toll Road (Route 44); thence; N2' 22' 41" W 390-01 feet to the point of beginning. All the above as shown upon that certain plat entitled "Plat Showing A Portion of Poplar Street to be Closed and Vacated by the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia - Lynnhaven Borough - Virginia Beach, Virginia", which plat is attached hereto and made a part hereof and intended to be recorded with the Ordinance the aforedescribed street. - 40 - SECTION II This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after adoption and shall be r eco rd ed in the Clerk of the Circu it Court ' s Of f ice as deed of land are recorded at the expense of the petitioner. DENIED by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 4 1 - ORDINANCES - FIRST READING ITEM #13194 (ITEM VIII) On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilwoman Henley, City Council voted to DEFER FOR TWO WEEKS the Ordinance establishing tax levy on farm machinery and implements, farm tools and farm livestock, including all horses, poultry and grains and feed used for the nuture of farm livestock and poultry for the calendar year 1979. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: (for deferral) John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 4 2- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE TAX LEVY ON FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS, FARM TOOLS, AND FARM LIVESTOCK, INCLUDING ALL HORSES, POULTRY, AND GRAINS AND FEEDS USED FOR THE NUTURE OF FARM LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1979 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Section 1. AMOUNT OF LEVY ON FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLEMENTS, FARM TOOLS, AND FARM LIVESTOCK, INCLUDING ALL HORSES, POULTRY, AND GRAINS AND FEEDS USED FOR THE NUTURE OF FARM LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY. There shall be levied and collected for general purposes for the 1979 calendar year taxes on all farm machinery and implements, farm tools, and farm livestock, including all horses, poultry, and grains and feeds used for the nuture of farm livestock and poultry, not exempt from taxation, at the rate of One Dollar ($1.00), on each One Hundred Dollars ($100), of assessed valuation thereof. The rate imposed by this Section shall be applied on the basis of 45% of the fair market value of such personal property. Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect immediately. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day of 1979. FIRST READING: SECOND READING: NOTE: For State Authority see Code of Virginia Section 58-851 DEFERRED FOR TWO WEEKS: January 8, 1979 - 4 3- ITEM #13195 (ITEM VIII) On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council voted to APPROVE ON FIRST READING the Ordinance to accept a Grant totaling $32, 636 from the Virginia Department of Transportation and Safety. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 4 4- AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT GRANTS TOTALING $32,636 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND TO APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation Safety has appro ved f unding f or f our Pro grams to improve highway sa f ety and, WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach wishes to accept that funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That this funding be acce pted and approp riated f or the following purposes: Estimated Revenue Total From Other Agencies Appropriations Accident Management Program $11,840 $11,840 Traffic Engineering Training 1, 00 2 1, 0 0 2 Highway Marking Program 1,794 1.794 Accident Investigation Vehicle 18,000 18,000 Total $32,636 $32,636 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the appropriations will be financed 100% by State funds, requiring a local in-kind match currently appropriated in the City's fiscal year 1979 Operating Budget. FIRST READING: January 8, 1979 SECOND READING; Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day of 1 1979. - 4 5- ITEM #13196 (ITEM VLII) On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council voted to APPROVE the Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 2-1 of the Code of the City of Virgiriia Beach relating to Holidays. Voting: 10 -0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 4 6- Requested by: Department of Personnel AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTION 2-1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH RELATING TO HOLIDAYS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINlA: That Section 2-1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach is amended and reordained as follows: Section 2-1. Holidays The following eight-hour days are hereby designated as full-paid "Holidays" and shall be so observed by the City. All merit employees shall be covered by the provisions of this Ordinance with the exception of the flexible personal holiday which shall be administered in accordance with the City of Virginia Beach Flexible Holiday Policy: a. The first day of January (New Year's Day) b. The third Monday in February (George Washington's Day) C. The last Monday of May (Memorial Day) d. The fourth day of July (Independence Day) e. The first Monday of September (Labor Day) f. The eleventh day of November (Veterans Day) g. The fourth Thursday of November (Thanksgiving Day) h. The twenty-fifth day of December (Christmas Day) i. One-half of a regular workday on the twenty-fourth day of December (Christmas Day) except when Christmas Eve falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. j. A flexible personal holiday (to be taken as a personal, national, religious or other holiday the City does not observe, in accordance with the Flexible Holiday Policy). When any of the holidays renumerated in "a" through "h" above fall on a Saturday, the Friday next preceding such a day shall be a holiday. When any of the holidays renumberated in "a" through "h" fall on a Sunday, the Monday next following such day shall be a holiday. Part-time employees shall receive time off with pay for the proportionate part of the day which would have normally been worked. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 4 7 - ITEM #13197 (ITEM VIII) On motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Payne, City Council voted to APPROVE the Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach by adding Section 2-26.1 relating to the distribution and sale of the city code. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 4 8- Requested by: City Manager/Pub l ic In f ormat ion of f icer AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH BY ADDING SECTION 2-26.1 RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF THE CITY CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINLA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Section 1. That the City Code may be distributed to all the Courts, City Departments and Agencies of the City government by the Public Information Officer free of charge. Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to sell to any person desiring copies of said Code at the following prices: INITIAL BOUND VOLUMES $30.00 SUPPLEMENTS 1 - 100 pages $ 5.00 10 0 - 200 pages $ 9. 0 0 200 - 300 pages $ 1 3 . 0 0 30 0 - 40 0 pages $ 1 7 . 0 0 400 - 500 pages $21.00 500 - 600 pages $25.00 600 - 700 pages $29.00 70 0 - 800 pages $ 3 3 . 0 0 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 4 9- RESOLUTIONS ITEM #13198 (ITEM VIII) On motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Councilman Ferrell, City Council voted to ADOPT the Resolution requesting the Postmaster General to make arrangements in the Central Mail Processing Facility scheduled for Tidewater Virginia to allow for a local postmark for all localities whose mail is processed at that facility. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 50 - R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, the Postmaster General has indicated that a new Central Mail Processing Facility has been approved for the Tidewater area; and, WHEREAS, this facility will save money for the U. S. Postal Service and offer better control over the volumes of mail generated in Tidewater Virginia; and, WHEREAS, certain existing Central Mail Facilities such as the one in Northern Virginia process all mail generated in surrounding localities with one postmark and thereby eliminate the locality's individual postmark identity; and, WHEREAS, over 150,000 pieces of mail are generated in Virginia Beach each day carrying a Virginia Beach postmark, which is valuable toward maintaining and projecting our identity throughout the Country and the World; and, WHEREAS, the elimination of a local postmark could be detrimental to the economy of Virginia Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, that the Postmaster General is requested to make arrangements in the Central Mail Processing Facility scheduled for Tidewater Virginia to ensure that all mail emanating from each locality served by the facility is processed with a local postmark. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Eighth day of January, 1979. - 51- OLD BUSINESS: 1TEM #13199 (ITEM IX) On motion by Vice Mayor McCoy, seconded by Councilman Holland, City Council voted to AMEND the Minutes of October 24, 1977, regarding the application of HERMITAGE-ROSEMONT, LTD., (Carl M. Albero, Richard Harold Holt, and Her ber t B. Davis, Jr.), to indicate that on ly the two sides facing A-2 zoning would be required to have screen fencing (East and South side), and the side with 0-1 zoning would not require fencing (North side). Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, George R. Ferrell, Barbara M. Healey, Clarence A. Holland, Vice Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., Donald W. Merrick, Meyera E. Oberndorf, J. Curtis Payne, Roger L. Riggs, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: F. Reid Ervin - 5 3- the traffic flow, time of day, etc. Dr. McCoy referred to the long cycles of light on Virginia Beach Boulevard which is different from the previous system. Mr. Payne called attention to the length of the light at 31st and Pacific and suggested this light is approximately two minutes which is too long for the winter time. Mr. Payne asked the City Manager to give his attention to this matter. Mrs. Oberndorf brought to the City Manager's attention another matter of traffic which is the NO PARKING SIGNS which can be official or not and no one knows the difference. Several suggestions were given as to how and what can be done to make these signs official by applying a decal seal, authorized by-line, etc. The City Manager agreed a decal could be used but there was no patent on the decal. The City Manager agreed to work out something. Councilman Riggs reminded the City Manager of his request last Fall concerning the lights at 21s and 2nd Streets between Atlantic and Cypress Avenues. The City Manager answered he had recieved a recommend- ation but that this had been received too late for today's agenda. He further stated, the lights are justified and he has included the necessary funds in the new budget. However, he expects to ask Council for a special appropriation which, if honored, would allow the design to be completed, the lights ordered and probably installed before July when the new budget would be applicable. The estimated cost is about $75,000. This matter will be presented to the City Council next week. Doctor McCoy questioned the City Manager concerning the parking fees which have been raised in North Virginia Beach and stated this could not be applicable there without effecting the entire city. The City Manager stated this would be City wide. ITEM #13202 On motion by Councilman Riggs, seconded by Councilman Ferrell, and by acclamation, the meeting adjourned. R Hages @ith, City Cierk ayr Ptri L. Ttandi City of Virginia Beach, Virginia January 8, 1979 b 1/8/79