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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 24, 1972 MINUTES OF THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA April 24, 1972 4 -@e regular meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia was !ld in the Council Chambers in the Administration Building, in the Borough of -incess Anne, on Monday, April 24, 1972 at 2:00 p.m. The invocation was given by Reverend Byron Halstead, Baylake Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Councilmen present: Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. @lurray @Ialbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, "r., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Councilmen absent: None ITEM #4506 On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl @t. Tebault, and Mayor Donald H. iodes. ..Jys: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr. abstained as he was not present at the last Council Meeting. City Council approved the @tinutes of the Regular Meeting of April 17, i972, and the reading of said Nlinutes dispensed with inasmuch as each Councilman had a copy of the subject Nlinutes before hir,. ITEM #4507 On motion by Councilman Malbon, seconded by Vice Mayor Tebault, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes, ays: None )sent: None City Council corrected the Minute@ of March 6, 1972, Item #4251, by indicating that Councilmen Ervin and Payne voted "Nay" on that particular application. ITEM #4508 On motion by Councilman Cromwell, seconded by Councilman Holland, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Pa@ne Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E' Waterfield, .1 and Mayor Donald H' Rhodes. 'N.ys: None Absent: None City Council corrected the Minutes of April 10 972, Item #4404 by changing the total of the tax refunds from $402.66 to $i88l.44, as the Treasurer's Office made an error in the addition. ITEM #4509 Application of D. L. Garcia Enterprise for a Chanqe of zonina from Residence Suburban District 4 (R-S 4) to Limited Comme cial DiTt ict 3 (C-L 3) on certain property beginning at a point 922.34 feet East of Fair Meadows Road running a distance of 160.45 feet along the South side of Virginia Beach Bo@ievard, running a distance of 527.34 feet along the Eastern property line, ru nning a distance of 129.02 feet along the Southern property line ' aKd running a distance of 562.83 feet along the Western property line. Said parcel contains 1.66 acres. (Fair Meadows Estates Area). BAYSIDE BOROUGH. The Planning Commission recommends denial of this application as the proposed change of zoning does not conform with the Bayside Development Plan which proposes this property remain residential and since the use to be made of this property was not clear, the residents of the area should be apprised of the use before approval can be recommended. Mr. Grover Wright appeared ori behalf of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Raiford, property owners. Mr. D. L. Garcia appeared on behalf of his application. On motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Cromwell, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. liolland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl @l. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved the above application of D. L. Garcia Enterprise for a from Residence Suburban District 4 (R-S 4) to Limited str ct 3 (C.-L 3) on certain property beginning at a point 922.34 feet East of Fair Meadows Road,(Fair @leadows Fstates Area) Bayside Borough, st-iect to standard site plan requirements, which include pavement widening tc !6 feet and C-G 6 requirements along the road; subject to a dedication of ri it away 80 feet from the center line of the existing 120 foot right of way along the 160.45 foot more or less frontage on Virginia Beach Boulevard (20- foot dedication) as requested by the Engineering Division; and further subject to City water and sewer as requested by th,e lfe@ilth Department. ITEM # 4510 Application of Ester S. Grant for a ChlnrfP. of 7onino from Rural PLSidence District 3 (RR-3) to [Zesidence Suburban Distr-l@2-Ti@-,)Ton-certain pror)prty frontinc! 317 fL,et on the South side rf PYlands !,Cad, bciiini.,,,,7 at tl,,@ Ea,@t,@r'n sid- of Younn Street. Ilavirig a depth of -115'-, feet along th,, E,,stern orcpcrty line, a width of 160 fcot, nore or less, alonq tlie Southcrn @ro,')Crty li'no (Lake Smith), a depth of 295.5.fc@,t alonq the "(,stern pronertv Iiiie; ttirnino and runnin(i a distance,of 158.5 feet to the tast side of Young Street (15 feet in I-lidth). (Lakeview Park Area). uncilman Cromwell made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Waterfield, to deny the above application of Ester S. Grant; the applicant being deceased. Councilman.Cromwell and Councilman Waterfield withdrew their motion. On motion by Councilman Cromwell, seconded bv Councilman Waterfield, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. @lurray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl @l. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved the withdrawal of the above application of Ester S. Grant for a Change of Zoning from Rural Residence District 3 (RR-3) to Residence Suburban istrict -S-2) on certain property fronting 317 feet on the South side of Rylands Road, Lakeview Park Area. ITEM #4511 Applicatio,i of C. L. Poivers for a Chanr-..e of 7onini from Rural Residence District 3 (RR-3) to Residcnce Subur@an Distr-I-CE-2- c-,f-Site G a,,id part of Sit-- F as sho@m on pla- of Lake S:,iitti Sitcs, fron'inq lc,2 f@t on t!iL, Sou@@lli s4,de of Pyl,,,,Ids P-,oid, begin;i.1 ng at tlie 1.@lestcrn side of Youn(i Strcet. fl,,aviiiq a d2r)th of 2105 feet, riore, or less, alo5ig Eastei,,,i'crorerty Ii-e, a !;idth of 142 ioot, r,,orL? or less, along the Soutlicrii oro,-,erty lire (La',,e and a dfr)th of 290 feet, Piore or less, along tiie I..esiern propcrty line. (Lakeview Par@', Area). Mr. Owen Pickett appeared on behalf of the applicant. Mrs. J. H. Harrell, representing the Lakeviei,, Park Civic League, appeared in opposition to the above application. Mr. Merritt Graham, representing residents ol- Lakeview Park, presented petitions in opposition to the above application. Mr. Robert G. McCausland, representing ECOS, Inc., appeared in opposition to the above application. On motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. II.Sch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clai-ence A. Holland, D. Murray I lbon, J. Curtis Payne, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. :)des. Nays: None Absent: None City Council referred back to the Planning Commission the above application of C. L. Powers for a Change of Zoning from Rtiral Residence District 3 (RR-3) to Residence Suburban Di-strict 2 (i@S-2) of Site G and part of Site F as shown on the plat of Lake Smith Sites, Lakeview [lark Area. On MOtion by Councilmarl Dusch, ,,onded by Vice Mayor Tebault, and by rec,rded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. @lurray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 23-53 of.the City Code by adding sections relating to the regulations of model studios: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION NUMBERED 23-61, 23-61.1, 23-61.2, 23-61.3 AND 23-61.4 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MODEL STUDIOS. Requested by City Manager BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: WHEREAS, there are or may be model studios located within the City which allow the general public to enter for a fee for the purpose of photographing or painting nude or primarily nude models; and, WHEREAS, the presence in a photography studio of a female nude model with an unknown member of the general public presents a situation inducive to rape, prostitution and/or other illicit or unlawful sexual conduct; and, WHEREAS, the taking and possession of such photographs, for a fee, of a nude model by non-professionals and non-artists presents a situation whereby obscene photographs become readily available for dissemination to the public without any possibility of determi- nation of origin by the police; and3 WHEREAS, the presence of a nude model in a studio room with, under most circumstances, a previously unknown individual presents a situation inducive to criminal acts and acts dangerous to the health and SSafety of said model, which situation unduly strains available police protection; and, WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is of the opinion that, in order to protect the safety, peace, good order, and morals of the inhabitants, it is necessary to regulate such studios having due regard for the Constitutional rights of the persons involved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, that the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, be amended and reordained by adding theret:o new sections Sec. 23-53. obscene photographs or paintings. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a business in the City which shall provide models and/or facilities for obscene sketching, painting or photographing of the human figure where the nude or partially nude model's posture or postures or the reproduction of the nude or partially nude model, whether by sketching, painting or ph6tographing, appear in a manner which: (1) predominantly appeals to the prurient interests, (2) is patently offensive to contemporary community standards, and (3) is utterly without redeem- ing social value. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a nude or partially nude model or to present any posture whereby the repro- duction thereof shall appear in a manner which: (1) predominantly appeals to the prurient interests, (2) is offensive to contemporary community standards, and (3) is utterly without redeeming social value. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause to be made whether by photography, sketching, painting or otherwise, reproduc- tions of any nude or partially nude model which shall appear in a manner which: (1) predominantly appeals to the prurient interests, (2) is patently offensive to contemporary community standards, and (3) is utterly without redeeming social value. Sec. 23-53.1. Registration of model studios and models. Each person who shall engage in the business in the City of providing live nude or partial@ly nude models to be painted, sketched or photographed, whether by appointment or otherwise, shall file with the Chief of Police of this City the name, age, residential address and occupation with address or addresses of such person for the previous five (5) years. Such person shall also file with the Chief of Police of this City the name, age, residential address and occu- pation with address or addresses of each model employed or to be employed in such business. Any person so engaged in such business who shall fail or refuse to so file with the Chief of Police of this City the above- mentioned information, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction therefor, fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Each day such person shall engage in said business and employ a model or models in such business without providing the information as herein required shall be deemed a separate offense. Sec. 23-53.2. Registration of customers. Each person who shall engage in the business in the City of providing live nude or partially nude models to be painted, sketched or photographed shall at all times keep and maintain there- in a book or register in which shall be inscribed, with ink or indelible pencil, the name and address of each and every customer in his or her own handwriting with a clear and definite showing of the model or models painted, sketched or photographed, by name. Such book or register shall be maintained for a period of two (2) years from the date of each entry, and shall be open to inspection by the law enforcement officers of the City at reasonable hours. It shall be unlawful for any person to sign or cause to be signed in the abovementioned book or register with a false or fictitious name when seeking to paint, sketch or photograph a model or models. Any person convicted of signing or causing to be signed, any false or fictitious name shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Sec. 23-53.3. Protection of models. in order to protect such models it shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the business of providing live nude or partiallv nude models to be painted, sketched or photographed by the general public to allow or permit the painting, sketching or photographing of live nude or partially nude models in a room unless there be present in the room a responsible adult individual in addition to the model and the customer. Sec. 23-53.4. Hours of operation. It shall be unlaiqful for any person engaged in the business of providina live models to be painted, sketched or photographed by the general public to remain open to such business between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m..the following day. An emergency is declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from date of passage. First reading: April 17, 1972 Second reading: April 24, 1972 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 24th. day of 1972. ITEM #4513, motion by Councilman Dusch, seconded by Councilman Payne, and by recorded te as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ro@ert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromivell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray i'4albon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice @layor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. IVaterfield, Jr., and Nlayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance to amend and reordain Chapter 23 of the City Code by adding Section 23-52 relating to massa.ae salons, etc.: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF THE CI'IY OF VIRGINIA BEACH BY ADDING SECTION 23-60 RELATING TO MASSAGE SALONS, TURKISH, RUSSIAN OR MEDICATED BATHS AND TO - 4 PROHIBIT MASSAGES OR BATHS ADMINISTERED BY A PERSON OF THE OPP.OSITE SEX Requested by City Manager -BE IT ORDAINED BY TRE cbUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach be -Pnded and reordained by adding Section 23-60 to read as follows: MASSAGE SALONS, TURKISH, RUSSIAN OR MEDICATED RATHS -- Massages or baths administered by a person of the opposite sex: It shall be unlawful for any establishment, regardless of whether it is a public or private facility, to operate as a massage salon, bath parlor, or any similar type business, where any physical contact with the recipient of such services is provided by a person of the opposite sex. This section shall not apply to a physician, surgeon, chiropractor, osteopath or physical therapist duly licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or to a licensed nurse acting under the direct prescrip- tion and direction of any such physician, surgeon, chiropractor or osteopath. Also, this section shall not apply to barber shops or beauty parlors in which massage is given to the scalp, the face, the neck or the shoulders. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), and each day's operation shall constitute a separate offense. An emergency is declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from date of passage. First Reading: April 17, 1972 Second Reading: April 24, 1972 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 24th day of April 1972. ITEM #4514 On motion b@ Councilman Ervin, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, 1- , and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. P rs: None Absent: None City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 20-58.1 of the City Code relating to a deduction for utility services from the business rental license tax: ORDINANCE NO. 396 AN ORDINANCE TO ANEND AND REORDAIN SS20-58.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH RELATING TO A DEDUCTION FOR UTILITY SERVICES FROM THE BUSINESS RENTAL LICENSE TAX BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH@ VIRGINIA: That Section 20-58.1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach is hereby amended and reordained by adding the following paragraph: "For the purpose of this section, gross receipts shall mean all earnings, receipts, fees and income excluding all charges collected as part of the rent for utility services if proper verification of such charges is presented to the Commissioner of the Revenue." This ordinance shall be effective May 1, 1972. 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C) $ 2 .o) t 0 o 0 C, 0 $ 3 o 01-0 F,, 0 0 0 0 0 " 1) - $ 3 to i c, L c, @f i- c, li,iviii(I t]@e- ta:,: t@ I t 1), tz:t b I e y 0 @i r j. i i'll@ C', @ll c- c I (g) Ai-iy pc,.i-,3orl bc-, cj@i-@Llty C.)f a t-h, of pun.i -'ied by a. fi.@)(' [C.] I I-. An c) c-,ffc,ci-,4@vc,. oil a.,Icl ori ITEM #4516 Mr. Clark,Fleming appeared requesting an amendment to Section 38-2 of the City Code and to repeal Ordinance #38S to permit the discharge of firearnis in certain areas of the city North of Virginia Beach Boulevard. The proposed ordinance to amend and reordain Section 38-2 of the City Code and to repeal Ordinance #385 pertaining to the,discharge of firearms in certain areas of the city was referred back to the Law Department for furthe-Y preparation. ITEM #4517 C.. motion by Councilman Payne, secohded by Councilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved the following Ordinance to amend and reotdain Section 34-4 -of the,City Code relative to Liability insurance for taxicabs: ORDINANCE NO. 394 @AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTION 34-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BF-ACH BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Section 34-4 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach be amended and reordained to read as follows: No taxicab or for-hire car shall be operated within the City unless the owner and the driver thereof are protected by liability insurance issued by a company authorized to do business in this state in the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars for injury to or death of any one person, three hundred thousand dollars for injury to or death of more than-one person in any one accident, and ten thousand dollars property damage. Satisfactory evidence shall be filed with the Commissioner of Pevenue of this City establishin@, that such insurance is in effect. An emergency exists and this ordinance shall be effective from date of passage. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 2-.4-th_ day of 1972. On motion by Councilm,n'Dusch, seconded by (:OUnCilman Payne, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. @furray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Phodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved the following Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 23-34 of the City Code pertdining to indecent 6xposure: ORDINANCE NO. 39S AN ORDINANCE TO ANEND AND REORDAIN SECTION 23-34 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Section 23-34 of the Code of the City of Vitginia Beach be amended and reordained to read as follows: Every person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where others are present, or procures another to so expose himself, shall be Quilty of a misdemeanor, Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 24th day of April 1972. ITEM #4519 On motion by Councilman Cromwell, seconded by Councilman Payne, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. flolland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice t@layor Earl N!. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None C -y Council adopted the following Resolution relative to the transfer of I )lic Library Property: The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers of the Adminis- tration Building of the City of Virginia Beach on April 24 1972. On motion by Mr. Malbon and seconded by Nx. Dusch the following resolution was unanimously adopted. R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Virginia Beach-Princess Anne County Libriiry, on November 10, 1958, by deed duly of record in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Deed Book 563, at Page 34, purchased the following described property, to-wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of landi with the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the City of Virginia Beach, and known, numbered and design6ted as Lot Number Four (4), in Block Number Fifty (50), on Map Number Two (2) of part of the property of the Virginia Beach Develo ment Company, which plat is duly recorded in the Clerkvs Office of the Circuit Court 'Of the City of Virginia Beach, in Map Book 1, at Page 20(B),(to which plat reference is made for a more particular description). WHEREAS, Chapter 147 of the Acts of Assembly of 1962, approved February 28, 1962, ratified and confirmed the consolidation of Princess Anne County anA the City of Virginia Beach, a city of the second class into the City of Virginia Beach, a city of the first class; and WHEREAS, the title to the subject property is presently in the Trustees of the Virginia Beach-Princess Anne County Library; and WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Virginia Beach-Princess Anne County Library was abolished by the City Council of Virginia Beach on February 24, 1964, and replaced by the Public Library Board of the City of Virginia Beach; and WHEREAS, Chapter 367 of the Acts of Assembly of 1970, approved April 1, 1970, authorizes the transfer of the property interests of public free librbries to the governing body of the political sub- division in which such library is situated in order that such library may become a part of the public library system of such City; and WHEREAS, Chapter 29 of the Acts of Assembly of 1972, approved March 20, 1972, authorizes the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach to appoint such number of commissioners as it deems necessary, f,or the limit'ed purpose of conveying title of the Virginia Beach- Prin,cess Anne County Library to the City of Virginia Beach, in order that such library may become a part of the public library system of said City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACHS VIRGINIA: That the City Attorney of the City of Virginia Beach is directed to petition the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach to take such steps as are necessary to effectuate the transfer of the afore- said property to the City of Virginia Beach. ITEM #4520 On motion by Councilman Malbon, seconded by Councilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: A-es: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. sch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray lbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Nlayor Earl @4. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, ir., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council adopted the following Resolution relative to the vacation of an easement in Lynnhaven Borough as noted on plat for Lynnhaven Building Supply Corporation: A RESOLUTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN EASEMENT AIID TO VACATE, CLOSE AND DISCONTINUE A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET SHOWN ON THE PIAT ENTITIED "STREET DEDICATION FOR LYNNHAVEN BUIIJ)ING SUPPLY CORPORATION, LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", DATED JANUARY 10, 1969, RE- VISED FEBRUARY 4, 1969, RECORDED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF VIRGINIA, BEACH, VIRGINIA, IN MAP BOOK 79, AT PAGE 44. WHEREAS, Lynnhaven Building Supply Corporation, a Virginia corporation, 'is the owner of the surrounding land shown on the plat entitled "Street Dedication for Lynnhaven Building Supply Corporation, Lynnhaven Borough, Virginia Beach, Virginia", dated January 10, 1969, revised February 4, 1969, made by Newville and Talbot, Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and recorded in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Cour of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 79, at Page 44; and WHEREAS, said plat shows a 15' easement running from the northern edge of an "UNNANED STREET", N 060 19' 16" E, a distance of 119.60' to a point, thence N 120 46' 10" E, a distance of 286.79' to the southern ed.@e of the Wolfsnare Road R/W. WHEREAS, said plat shows a 50' street and a cul-de-sac, labeled "UNNAMED STREET" running N 120 46' 10" E, a distance of approximately 616.'@8'. WHEREAS, the said Lynnhaven Building Supply Corporation desires to vacate said easement and to close, dis continue and vacate a portion of said street, in the manner set forth in Section 15.1-481 Code of Virginia, so Is to preclude interference with the intended use of the land; and WHEREAS, Lynnhaven Building Supply Corporation has dedicated ne,.i easements and new streets to the City of Virginia Beach by the recordati-on of a plat entitled "Street and Easement Dedication and Street Closure Plat oi-- Regency IV, Lynnhaven Borough, Virginia Beach, Virginia", made by Talbot, Wermers & Standing, Ltd., Engineers-Surveyors-Planners, Virginia Beach, Virginia, which plat was approved by D. T. on January 8, 1972, and recorecd in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Virginia Beach, Virginia, February 18, 1972, in Map Book 90, at Page 23. KELLAM, PICKRELL. LAWLER. HODGES& KELLAM .-...E@. A@ L.@ NORFOL@,VA. WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Council of Virginia Beach it is in the public interest and will benefit the public welfare if the existing easement on the above mentioned property be vacated, ard the existing street on the above mentioned property, be vacated, closed and discontinued. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: (1) That the City of Virginia Beach does hereby consent to the release and vacating of the 15' easement running from the northern edge of an "UNNAMED STREET" N 060 19' 1611 E, a distance of 119.60' to a point, thence N 12(' 46' 10" E, a distance of 286.79' to the southern edge of the Wolfsnare Road R/W, all as shown on the plat entitled "Street Dedication for Lynnhaven Building Supply Corporation, Lynnhaven Borough, Virginia Beach, Virginia", dated January 10, 1969, revised February 4, 1969, made by Newville and Talbot, Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and recorded in Map Book 79, Page 44, Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Virginia Beach, Virginia. (2) That the City of Virginia Beach does hereby consent to the release, vaca ting, closing and discontinuing of the portion of the aforesaid "UNNAMED STREET" as shown by the shaded area of "UNN@D @TREET (per map book 79, page 44)" on the plat entitled "Street and Easement Dedication and Street Closure Plat of Regency IV, Lynnhaven Borough, Virginia Beach, Virginia", made by Talbot, Wermers and Standing, Ltd., Engineers-Planners-Surveyors, Virginia Beach, Virginia, which plat was approved by D. T., on January 8, 1972, and recorded in Map Book 90, at Page 23, Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and (3) That the City Manager of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, be and he hereby is authorized, directed and empowered on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, to execute an agreement with Lynnhaven Building Supply Corporation consenting to the vacation of the easement and portion of ELLAM, the street as set forth above, whereby all public rights in said easement and PICKRELL. LAWLER, portion of said "UNNADED STREET" are divested, and title thereto is reinvested HODGE KELLAM ..E@. .1 LAW in Lynnhaven Building Supply Corporation. NORFOLK,VA. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 24thday of April 1972. ITEM #4521 Mr. Bruce Mills appeared on behalf of the petitioners, Virginia Beach Industrial Development Authority. On motion by Councilman Cromwell, seconded bv Councilman Holland, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. @lurray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl il. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and @,layor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: None City Council approved, as amended, the following Ordinance closing certain streets in the Subdivision of Diamond Springs Gardens in Bayside Borough: ELLAM. PICKRELL. LAWLER, HODGES& KELLAM R.@l. Al IA@ NORFOLK.VA. AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING CERTAIN PROPOSED STREETS AND AVENUES IN THE SUBDIVISION OF DIAMOND SPRINGS GARDEN. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF TH9 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: WHEREAS, proper notice that the City of Virginia teach industrial Development Authority would make application to the douncil of the City of Virginia Beach on April 17, 1972 to have the hereinafter described portions of the streets and avenues in Diamond Springs Garden vacated and discontihued as public streets and avenues of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was duly posted at the Courthouse of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 31st day of March, 1972, and at two public places in the City of Virginia Beach; and WHEREAS, said application was made to the Council and pursuant to the statutes in such cases made and provided the Council on April 17, 1972, which was ten days after said posting of the notice, appointed Mr. Charles C. Carrington, Mr. George L. Hanbury, and Mr. William W. Fleming as viewers to view said portion of the streets and avenues in Diamond Springs Garden, sought to be closed, vacated and discontiftued and to report in writing whether in their opinion, any, and if any, what inconvenience would result from discontinuing the same, and said viewers have made their report to the Council by their letter dated April 21, 1972 ; and WHEREAS, the land proprietors affected thereby along said portion of the streets and avenues proposed to be closed, vacated and dis- continued have been duly notified; and I WHEREAS, it is the jud.gment of the Council that said portions of the streets and avenues should be closed, vacated and discontinued; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach: Section 1: That that portion of the streets and avenues, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, as hereinafter described . is hereby closed, vacated and discontinued as public streets and avenues of the City of Virginia Beach, said streets and avenues not being needed for public use and travel: All those certain portions of ALEXANDRIA AVENUE, PLUM STREET, PEAR STREET, APPLE STREET and that certain right of way designated as "PUBLIC ROAD" (as appears on the hereinafter described and at- tached plat of "Diamond Springs Gard.en"), as said streets appear on that certain plat entitled, "MAP OF DIAMOND SPRINGS GARDEN, Property of Follansbee Land Development Co. Scale: 1" = 100' MAY 1905 E. C. FOREMAN, C.E.," duly recorded in the Clerk's office, Circuit Court, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 14ap Book 3, at Page 27, a copy of which is attached hereto, which portions of said streets are included Within the boundaries of Parcel 5 (9.14 acres) on that certain plat entitled "SU,,3DiVISION OF PARCEL V, Vi, VII3 xvii, xix AIRPORT INDUSTFIAL PARK - BAYSIDE VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA LANGLEY, @ICDONALD AND OVERMAN, CONSUTTING ENGINEERS, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA APRIL 5, 1972 SCALE: 1" = 100'1 It duly recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Map Book 91 , Page / 7 - Portions of said streets sought to be closed are outlined in red on the attached plat. That this ordinance shali be in effect from and afte r thirty days from the date of its adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 24th d.ay of April 1972. .2. e/W EASF-ME,NT -2 7G4.4-1/2'- ui Lli tu PA;2CEL ]Z 13.14 AC2ES t AT DlrEC-'r-I 0,7 I-r@l ',ILE LO@;DNP=@ OF 21CE 02 'Zi:Z Cl,-,CUIT -i a@%D TITAT I LOCA-Li@s ITE,',l #4522 On motion by Vice Mayor Tebault, seconded by Councilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. T,ebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None sent: None .ty Council approved the following applications for tax refunds in the amount of $183.60: To'. llr. Dale riiiison City Attorney nite April 19, 1972 FRO,ll: tir. V. A. Etlicrtflgc, Treasurcr CT: Applic-,Liutt'.tor Tax Refutids: for rc.@urd of tax--r to-lali@ 83.60 cerLified ror pztyinent, as set forl!i bc!94- theridc!e. Tre.,i.-;tirer ...Eax oT,.-r- Tax Typ 14ame Year of T ion pa Dat Ticket t Base ally est Number ri4o. John C Jr 72 CD 52760 01-27-72- 10.00 10.00 'Wiley B. 72 01-28-72 10.00 com,, CD 52951 10.00 iTi ey, Jack N. 71 PF 23472 5502 06-10-71 36.00 36.00 -an, L. Gary 72 CD 70'211 02-29-72 10.00 5510 06 -71 10,00 yer, William G. 71 PP 39424 -07 27.6.0 27.60 rrison, Allen 72 CD 11247 01-10-721 10.00 10.00 nyon, Gerline H 72 CD 35509 04-13-72 10.00 10.00 oni'sky, Louis J. 72 CD 42588 01-12-72 10.00 10.00 iliman, Ellis B 72 CD 35398 01-13-72 10.00 10.00 rrall, Elmer 7.2 CD T471174712 04-07-72 40:00 40.00 18090-8089 1 1 I omas, Mary G 61433 - 01-13-72-1 10.00! 10.00. VC nPDlfeati(;ns fo'r ref L (COUNCILNM CROMWELL LEFT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) ITEM #4S23 On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by @ouncilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilm6n Robert H. Callis, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. t s: None ,kusent: Councilman Robert B. Cromwell, Jr. City Council approved the request of Expert Movers to move a one-story frame residence, 281 x 361, from 16S2 Indian River Road, Kempsville Borough to Parcel B, Bowen River, 2934 Princess Anne Road, Princess Anne Borough. Estimated value after move and renovations, $12,000. The site has been approved for septic tank and well. ITEM #4S24 On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Ferrell, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray @ialbon, J. Curtis Payne,, Vice @layor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: Councilman Robert B. Cromwell, Jr. C--y Council approved the request of Harrison Parker, by Gabor, Inc., to move )ne-story frame residence, 371 x 45', from 1596 E. Indian River Road, I ipsville Borough, to 2036 Holland Road, 22 acres, Princess Anne Borough. Estimated value after move and renovations, $19,000. The site has been approved for septic tank and well. ITEM #4525 On motion by Councilman Callis, seconded by Councilman @@Ialbon, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray @4albon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. Tebault, Floyd E. Ivaterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None Absent: Councilman Robert B. Cromwell, Jr. City Council approved the request of Sand Bar Corporation by fieath, deforas and Heath, Inc. to move a one story diner from Princess Anne Road in Kempsville Borough to the Southeast Corner of 24th Street and Pacific Avenue. Estimated value after move and renovations $60,000. The site has sewer and water airqilable. (COUNCILMAN CROMWELL RETURN.ED TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) ITEM #4S26 On motion by Councilman Ervin, seconded by Councilman Dusch, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A., Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice mayor Earl M. Te.bault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. ays: None Absent: None During the last session of the General Assembly a bill was enacted into law, Section 241-203, making it mandatory that "there should be provided for each precinct not less than one voting machine for every 600 registered voters or major faction thereof within the precinct"; therefore, City Council approved an appropriation in the amount of $58,800. for the purchase of 30 voting machines from the Automatic Voting Machine Division of AVM Corporation, to be included in the 1972-73 budget. ITEM #4527 On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Payne, and by recorded vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Robert H. Callis, Jr., Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Frank A. Dusch, F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Vice Mayor Earl M. 'rebault, Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr., and Mayor Donald H. Rhodes. Nays: None isent: None City Council noted its intention to hold a closed meeting on Monday, May 1, 1972, for the purpose of discussing items permitted for discussion under the Freedom of Information Act of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ITEM #4528 On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Dusch, and by unanimous vote, the meeting adjourned. ar e on, ty !r vujia-iu ti. Knocies, Mayor City of Virginia Beach, Virginia April 24, 1972