HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 21, 1973MINUTES OF THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
May 21, 1973
The regular meeting of the Council. of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers in the Administration
Building in the Borough of Princess Anne, on Monday, May 21, 1973,
at 2:00 p.m.
The invocation was given by the Reverend David J. Anderson, Kempsville
Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Councilmen present: John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Councilmen absent: None
ITEM #1:;;83
Minutes of the previous meeting of May 14, 1973 will be delayed until
the meeting of June 4, 1973, due to extreme length and over load on
printing.
ITEM #5884
Mayor Cromwell introduced Mr. Grady Hedgespath, who spoke for the
Youth of the City, this being Youth Day for participation in the City
Government.
Mr. Hedgespath, in his address, noted that the Mayor's Youth Council
had conducted a survey in which 98% of the youth favored the construction
of youth centers in various areas of the City, to provide facilities
such as active game rooms, gymnasiums, craft rooms and miscellaneous
use rooms. In addition 96% indicated that swimming pools should be
an integral part of the centers so constructed that they could be used
year round. He indicated that the Youth Day in Government is both
rewarding and informative and that basically youth are interested in what:
happens to them, and that such programs "restore our faith in our voice
being heard".
ITEM #5885
Mayor Cromwell introduced Mrs. Pearce, Director of the Virginia Beach
Pageant Committee. Mrs. Pearce was assisted by Miss Sandra Rice, the
current Miss Virginia Beach, Karen Hughes, Linda Thompson, and Joan
Brooks, the first Miss Virginia Beach. They delivered invitations to
the Members of the City Council inviting them to attend the pageant
which will be held in Princess Anne High School, on May 26, 1973. Mayor
Cromwell, on behalf of the City. Council, thanked Mrs. Pearce and noted
such matters "are among the more -rewarding of a Councilmans activities".
.ITEM #5886
On motion by Councilman Rhodes; seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid'Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
-Gardner, Clarence A. Holland,`D..>Muirray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
.H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Water.fiel,d, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
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City Council adopted the following motion: Whereas, an Ordinance
Njmber 212, adopted on April 16, 1973, Item Number 5771, closing,
vacating and discontinuing an twenty (20) foot alley located in
Virginia Beach Borough of the City of Virginia Beach, was found
to have an error in the legal description of the said alley, Now,
therefore, the City Clerk is directed to correct the wording by
substituting the following: "Extending from the Easterly (not
Westerly) line of Pacific Avenue to the Westerly (not Easterly)
line of Atlantic Avenue", etc.
ITEM #5887
On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
In response to an inquiry film the So,Llieastern Tidewater Opportunity
Project (STOP), City Council authorized the City Manager to advise the
STOP organization that they have been designated to administer the
Recreational Summer Program (RSP) on behalf of the City of Virginia
Beach, in conjunction with other participating Tidewater members
of STOP, as been done in previous years, and authorized combining
the federal funds for the program with that of other participating
political subdivisions in order to achieve the highest and best
results for the funds expended.
ITEM #5888
On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Baum, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved on second reading the request of Tidewater Community
College for additional funds in the amount of $320,000. for the
construction of the Virginia Beach campus located at the Tidewater
Community College.
ITEM #5889
On motion by Councilman Gardner, seconded by Councilman Holland, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved on second reading a transfer of $7,000. from
Account 3010-125, placement of $5,000.,into Account 3010-213, and
the remaining $2,000. placed into Account 3010-215, due to the required
use of outside legal services by the Law Department.
ITEM #5890
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Calli$, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H.
Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr..
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved on second reading an appropriation of $25,000. and
authorized the City Manager, subject to City Council approval of the
architect, to prepare preliminary plans and specifications for the propo
;el
new Three Million Dollar jail facility.
ITEM #5891
Application of Hassell E. Perrell for a Change of Zoning from Residence Suburban
District 4 (R -S 4) to Multiple Family Residence District (R -M) and a Use Permit
to construct 24 additional apartment units, totaling 66 units on certain property
beginning at a point 850 feet re or les: ,rth of Shore Drive at Old Harris
Lane and the West side of Pleasure House Road:
Parcel 1: Change of zoning from R -S 4 to R -M: Beginning at a point 480 feet
West of Pleasure House Road, at Old Harris Lane and 850 feet more or less North
of Shore Drive, running a distance of 323 feet more or less along the Southern
property line, running a distance of 122 feet along the Western property line,
and running a distance of 375 feet along the Northern property line and running
a distance of 270 feet along the Eastern property line. Said parcel contains
1.025 acres.
Parcel 2: Use Permit to construct 24 additional apartment units, totaling 66
units on certain property beginning at a point 850 feet more or less North
of Shore Drive at Old Harris Lane and running a distance of 250 feet along the
West side of Pleasure House Road, running a distance of 805 feet more or' less
along the Southern property line (Old Harris Lane), running a distance of 122
feet along the Western property line and running a distance of 875 feet along
the Northern property line. Said parcel contains 4.5 acres more or less.
(Chesapeake Beach -Bradford Terrace Areas). BAYSIDE BOROUGH.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request subject
to the following:
1. A modification from the requested density from 24 additional apartment
units, totaling 54 units, for a density of 12 dwelling units per acre.
(Planning)
2. Water and sewer line fees required. (Public Utilities)
3. Standard site plan requirements. (Engineering)
4. City water and sewer. (Health Department)
5. Recommend that of the 4.5 acres be provided and developed for
active recreation. (Department of Parks and Recreation)
6. Suggest participation in school site acquisition.
Pyr. Owen B. Pickett,' Attorney, appeared on behalf of the applicant.
Mr. Donald H. Clark, Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Walker, appeared
in opposition to the above application.
Mr. Charles Agles, President of the Chesapeake Beach Civic League, appease
in opposition to the above application.
Mr. Donald H. Clark indicated that -the Minutes of the Council Meeting
of March 9, 1971, in which the original application had been approved
noting that a dedication of fifty (50) feet ingress -egress easement
was required.
In answer to a question, Mr. William W. Fleming, Director of Community
Services, noted that the site plan had been changed as buildings
now faced on the Court and net on the street in question.
Mr. Agles indicated that the residents of the area object to the
condition of Pleasure House Road, the access to the beach, and to the
high density development in the area. A meeting has been proposed
between the Planning Commission and the Chesapeake Beach Civic League.
On motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert. H. Canis, Jr., Vice Mayor F.
Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W. Gardner, Clarence A. Holland,
D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H. Rhodes, and Floyd E.
Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Abstain: Mayor Robert B. Cromwell, Jr.
Absent: None
City Council deferred for thirty days the above application of Hassell
E. Perrell for a Change of Zoningfrom Residence Suburban District (4)
(R -S 4) to Multiple Family Residence District (R -M) and a Use Permit
to construct 24 additional apartment units, totaling 66 units on
certain property beginning at a point 850 feet more or less North of
Shore Drive at Old Harris Lane and the West side of Pleasure House Road.
Bayside Borough.
ITEM #5892
Application of Church of God of Prophecy by Rev. V. E. Byrd for a Use Permit
to construct a church on certain property located on the West sided mss
Anne Road beginning at a point 1093.26 feet North of Brandywine Road, running
a distance of 251 feet along the West side of Princess Anne Road, running e
distance of 345.98 feet along the Southern property line, running a distance of
231.33 feet along the Western property line and running a distance of 407.43
feet along the Northern property line. Said parcel contains 2 acres more or
less. (Kemmmpsville Manor -Lark Downs Areas). KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH.
Planning Commmmi ss i on Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request
subject to the following:
1. Water and sewer line fees required. (Public Utilities)
2. Standard site plan requirements to include a 20 -foot drainage easement
required along ditch ar rear of site; all ditches shall be piped; parking areas
shall be paved and protective concrete curbs (CG -2) installed at perimeter of
all parking and drive areas. (Engineering)
3. City water and sewer. (He?lth)
The Reverend V. E. Byrd app, red on b .ilf of the application.
On motion by Councilman. Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and
by recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A, ;<
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland,
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Water
Nays: None
Absent: None
Robert 1I. Cailis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
field, Jr.
City Council approved the above application of Church of God of Prophecy
by Reverend V. E. Byrd for a Use Permit to construct a church on certain
property located on the West side—of Princess Anne Road beginning at a
point 1093.26 feet North of Brandywine Road, running a distance of 251
feet along the Pest side of Princess Anne Road, running a distance of
345.98 feet along the Southern property line, running a distance of
231.33 feet along; the Western property line and running a distance of
407.43 feet along the Northern property line. Said parcel contains 2
acres more or less. :Kempsvi_i1e Manor -L rh Downs Areas). Kempsville
Borough; approval is subject to the following stipulations:
1. Water and sewer line fee, required. (Public Utilities)
2. Standard site plan requirements to include a 20 -foot drainage
easement required al ng ditch at rear of site; all ditches
shall be piped; parking areas shall be paved and protective
concrete curbs (C6-2) installed at perimeter of all parking
and drive areas. (En_ineering)
3. City water and sewer. (Health)
ITEM #5893
App1lptien of Green Ain Corp. of Virginia Beach for a Chang of Zoni from
Residence Duplex District 1 (R -D 1) to Planned Unit Developmenct (PUD)
to be added to the existing Green Run Planned Unit Development (Phase IV) and
re-establishment of existing PUD in Phase IV to accomplish compatibility.
Proposed change of zoning is known as the Buckner Tract, Property of Shirley
A. Buckner as recorded in Map Book 11, Page 20 containing 58.270 acres lo-
cated West of the Virginia Electric and Power Co. Right of Way and North of
the future Tidewater Community College site. Plats with more detailed informa-
tion are available in the Office of the Department of City Planning. (Green
Run Area). PRINCESS ANNE AND KEMPSVILLE BOROUGHS.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request
subject to the following:
1. A modification of the plan (Phase IV) as follows:
a. The gas station site shown at the intersections of Buckner Blvd.
and Independence Blvd. and Buckner Blvd. and Rosemont Road shall be eliminated
and developed as surrounding land use.
b. the 1 -acre commercial site adjacent to the west of Section D-4
should be eliminated and devel ed as surf mnding land use.
c. To maintain the integrity of the area the apartments shown in
0-4 should be interchanged with the townhouses in Section F-4.
d. The area of the carsmercial shown as 8-4 is subject to change
upon further study. (Planning)
2. Screening of conflicting land uses will be required to meet Planning
Department standards.
3. Density reflected on the Phase IV plan does not indicate approved
densities; densities will be set by the use permit process. (Planning)
4. Water and sewer line fees required; Standard water and sewer agree-
ments required; (Public Utilielss); however, if developer holds a valid
contract, said contract shall supersede this requirement.
5. Standard subdivision requirements.
a. Buckner Boulevard shall be a 90 -foot right of way and constructed
to City standards; full development of the right of way of Rosemont Road shall
be required along the commercial sites.
b. Appropriate traffic control shall be provided at all intersections.
c. Canal location and extent shall be modified to accommodate necessary
street ties. (Engineering)
6. Recommend approval it Phase IV is developed as described In previous
correspondence which includes development of a 5 -acre Dark with trails and
bridges leading to park and swiaTming pool/recreation areas to be provided in
each multi -family area.
7. School site is reserved.
M,r. Douglas Talbot, Project Engineer, appeared on behalf of the applicat:ioi
Mr. Oscar B. Ferebee, Jr. appeared on behalf of his own application.
Mrs. Marilyn Johnson and Mrs. Katheleen Harris appeared representing
residents of Green Run.
After prolonged discussion between the parties concerned and in an endeavo
to satisfy the wishes of the residents and the specifications of the City
and the applicant;
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the above application of Green Run Corporation
of Virginia Beach for a Change of Zoning from Residence Duplex District
1 (R -D 1) to Planned Unit Development District (PUD) to be added to the
existing Green Run Planned Unit Development (Phase IV) and re-establishmen
of existing PUD in Phase IV to accomplish compatibility. Proposed change
of zoning is known as the Buckner Tract, Property of Shirley A. Buckner
as recorded in Map Book 11, Page 20, containing 58.270 acres located West
of the Virginia Electric and Power Company Right of Way and North of the
future Tidewater Community College site. Plats with more detailed informa
tion are available in the Office of the Department of City Planning.
(Green Run Area). Princess Anne and Kempsville Boroughs. Approval is
subject to the following stipulations:
1. Elimination of the gas station site at Buckner Boulevard and
Rosemont Road.
2. The apartments shown in D-4 shall be interchanged with the
townhouses in Section F-4.
3. There shall be a four lane paving on Rosemont Road.
4. Screening of affected land uses shall be required to meet the
Planning Department Standards.
S. Density reflected on the Phase IV plan does not indicate
approved densities; densities will be set by the use permit
process.
6. Water and sewer line fees required; Standard water and sewer
agreements required; (Public Utilities) however, if developer
holds a valid contract, said contract shall supersede this
requirement.
7. Standard subdivision requirements:
a. Buckner Boulevard shall be a 90 foot right of way constructec
to City standards; full development of the right of way of
Rosemont Road shall be required along the commercial sites.
b. Participation in the cost of traffic signalization of Bucknei
Boulevard and Rosemont Road, and Buckner Boulevard and
Independence Boulevard.
c. Canal location and extent shall be modified to accomodate
necessary street ties. (Engineering)
8. Approval is contingent upon the development of Phase IV as
described in previous correspondence which included development
of a five acre park with trails and bridges leading to parks
and swimming pool/recreation areas to be provided in each rental
apartment area.
9. School site is reserved.
ITEM #5894
Appl l cati on of the Sinclair Hotel by Stanley Martin, Owner, for a Use Permit
for bicycle rentals In conjunction with the Sinclair Hotel on certain property
located on the East side of Atlantic Avenue beginning at a point 100 feet
South of 27th Street on the Eastern portion (Oceanfront) of Lot 4, Block 65,
Map III Extended of Virginia Beach Development Company. Said portion is 20
feet by 10 feet. VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request.
Mr. Stanley Martin appeared on behalf of his own application.
On motion by Councilman Callis, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the above application of Sinclair Hotel by
Stanley Martin, Owner, for a Use Permit for bicycle rentals in
conjunction with the Sinclair Hotel on certain property located
on the East side of Atlantic Avenue beginning at a point 100 feet
South of 27th Street on the Eastern portion (Oceanfront) of Lot 4,
Block 65, Map III Extended of Virginia Beach Development Company.
Said portion is 20 feet by 10 feet and is in the Virginia Beach
Borough; approval is subject to the following stipulation:
1. Must be enclosed on private property and must be enclosed
in fences so as not to encroach on public right of way.
COUNCILMAN CALLIS LEFT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
ITEM #5895
Application of the City of Virginia Beach for a Use Permit to construct
municipal buildings on certain property beginning at a pint 1160 feet
more or less West of First Colonial Road at the Western extremity of Sir
William Osler Drive, and 1530 feet more or less East of Great Neck Road,
running North of Old Donation Road (Proposed). Said parcel is bounded on
the East by property now or formerly of Grayson M. Whitehurst, Jr., on the
South by property, now or formerly, of Princess Anne Memorial Park, Inc.,
and on the North by property, now or formerly, of Edmund L. Whitehurst,
et al, and on the West by the City of Virginia Beach (Lynnhaven Junior High
School) and property, now or formerly, Princess Anne Memorial Park, Inc..
and contains 28 acres more or less. Plats with more detailed information
are available In the Office of the Department of City Planning. (General
Hospital of Virginia Beach Area). LYSNHAVEN BOROUGH.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request
subject to the following:
1. Standard site plan requirements. (Engineering)
2. A natural drainageway exists along the eastern boundary of the property
and shell be respected; every effort shall be made to work with the existing
tree growth. (Planning)
I On notion by Councilman Malbon, seconded by Vice Mayor Ervin, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Mayor Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Vice
Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W. Gardner, Clarence
A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H. Rhodes, and
Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Robert H. Callis, Jr.
City Council approved the above application of the City of Virginia
Beach for a Use Permit to construct municipal buildings on certain
property beginning at a point 1160 feet more or less West of First
Colonial Road at the Western extremity of Sir William Osler Drive,
and 1530 feet more or less East of Great Neck Road, running North
of Old Donation Road (Proposed). Said parcel is bounded on the East
by property now or formerly of Grayson M. Whitehurst, Jr., on the South
by property, now or formerly, of Princ(,. Anne Memorial Park, Inc., and
on the North by property, now or formerly, of Edmund L. Whitehurst, et al,
and on the West by the City of Virginia Beach, and contains 28 acres more
or less. Plats with more detailed information are available in the
Office of the Department of City Planning. (General Hospital of Virginia
Beach Area). Lynnhaven Borough. Approval is subject to the following
stipulations:
1. Standard site plan requirements. (Engineering)
2. A natural drainageway exists along the eastern boundary of
the property and shall be respected; every effort shall be made to
work with the existing tree growth. (Planning)
ITEM #5896
Application of firestone Tire & Rubber Co., by.Thomas C. Broyles, Attorney,
for a Use Permit for the sale and service of tires, batteries and accessories
on cerEifn property beginning at a point 479.11 feet East of Nevan Road,
running a distance of 200 feet along the South side of Laskin Road, running
a distance of 240.64 feet along the Eastern property line, running a distance
of 193.87 feet along the Southern propertyline and running a distance of
241.16 feet along the Western property, line. Said parcel contains 1.08
acres more or less. (Hilltop Area). LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH.
Planning Commission Recommendation:.
A motion by the Planning Commission;was passed for approval of this request
subject to the following:
1. Water line fees required. ,.(Public Utilities)
2. Standard site plan requirements to include pavement widening, curb
and gutter, sidewalk and storm drains' as'necessary along Laskin Road frontage.
(Engineering)
3. City water and sewer. (Health)
Mr. Thomas C. Broyles, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the applicant.
On motion by Councilman Malbon, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Council� ten John A. Baum, Mayor Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Vice
Mayor F. Reid -Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W. Gardner, Clarence
A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H. Rhodes, and
Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Robert H. Callis, Jr.
City Council approved the above application of Firestone Tire and
Rubber Company, by Thomas C. Broyles, Attorney, for a Use Permit for
the sale and service of tires, batteries and accessories on certain
property beginning at a point 479.11 feet East of Nevan Road, running
a distance of 200 feet along the South side of Laskin Road, running a
distance of 240.64 feet along the Eastern property line and running a
distance of 241.16 feet along the Western property line. Said parcel
contains 1.08 acres more or less. (Hilltop Area). Lynnhaven Borough.
Approval is subject to the following stipulations:
1. Water line fees required. (Public Utilities)
2. Standard site plan requirements to include pavement widening
curb and gutter, sidewalk and storm drains as necessary
along Laskin Road frontage. (Engineering)
3. City water and sewer. (Health)
COUNCILMAN CALLIS RETURNS TO CHAMBERS.
ITEM #5897
Application of Wells Motorcycle Co., for a Change of Zonin from Limited
Commercial District 2 (C -L 2) to General Commercia s r ct 2 (C -G 2) and
a Use Permit to operate a retail motorcycle dealership and service on certain
property Tocated on the South side of Virginia Beach Boulevard across from
Hutton Lane and 91.60 feet West of Parker Lane, running a distance of 150
feet along the South side of Virginia Beach Boulevard, running a distance
of 150 feet along the Western property line, running a distance of 150 feet
along the Southern property line and running a distance of 150 feet along
the Eastern propertyline. Said parcel contains 22,500 square feet.
(London Bridge Area). LYN4HAVEU BOROUGH.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request
subject to the following:
1. A modification from the requested C -G 2 to C -G 3 zoning classification
Inasmuch as the requested right of way dedication would cause a hardship on the
applicant.
2. Water and sewer line fees required. (Public Utilities)
3. Standard site plan requirements, (Engineering)
4. 8 dedication of right of. way 7.Q feet from the centerline of the exist-
ing 80 -foot right of way along the 150 -foot more or less frontage on Virginia
Beach Boulevard (30 -foot dedication).. Real Estate)
5. City water and sewer. (Health)
On mot4on1by Councilman Malbon, seconde4 by Councilman Ferrell, and by
recordld yote as follows:
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Ayes: CopcilmenJohn•A. Baum, Robert H;,Canis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell,;Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid krvin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence' A, Holland, D. Murray'Maibon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rho4es and Fl070 E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: Mtge
Abstain: Vice Mayo* P. Ike i4 Err
Absent: rime
City Counpil approved the above mateatioft of Wells Motorcycle Co., for
a Change 2f Zoning from Limited Commercial District 2 (C -L 2) to General
CommerciaT District 2 (C -G 2) and a Use Permit to operate a retail
motorcycle dealership and service on certain property located on the South
side of Virginia Beach Boulevard Across from Hutton Lake and 91.60 feet
West of Parker Lane, running a distance of 150 feet along the South side
of Virginia Beach Boulevard, running a distance of 150 feet along the
Western property line, running a distance of 150 feet along the Southern
property line and running a distance of 150 feet along the Eastern
property line. Said parcel contains 22,500 square feet. (London Bridge
Area). Lynnhaven Borough. Approval is s}ibject to the following stipulation
1,
A modifieeticn from the requested C -G 2 to C -G 3 zoning
classification inasmuch as the requested right of way dedication
would result in a hardship on the applicant.
2. Water and sewer line feee required. (Public Utilities)
3, Standard site plan requirements, (Engineering)
4. A dedication of right of way 70 feet from the centerline of the
existing 80 -foot right of way, along the 150 -foot more or less
frontage on Virginia Beach Boulevard (30 -foot dedication).Real Esta
5. City water and sewer, (Wealth)
ITEM #5898
Application of Cass Corporation for Chane of Zon1n from Residence Suburban
District 4 (R -S 4) to Limited Commercial DYstr�Tct 3 (C -L 3) on certain pro-
perty located at the Northwest corner of Virginia Beech Boulevard and Caren
Drive, running a distance of 92 feet etong the North side of Virginia Beach
Boulevard, running a distance of RR feet along the West side of Caren Drive,
running a distance of 105 feet along the Northern property line and running
a distance of 100 feet along the Western property line. parcelSaid
parceisrdens
known as Lot 1, Block B, Section One, Birchwood Gardens.
Area) . LYNHHAVEM BOROUGH.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request
subject to the following:
1. Water line fee required. (Public Utilities)
2. Standard site plan requirements to include pavement widening, curb
and gutter, sidewalk and storm drains as necessary along Virginia Beach
Boulevard; sidewalks shall be required along frontage on Caren Drive.
(Engineering)
3. City water and sewer. (Neotet)
4. Planting screen required all property line bordering R -S 4 zoning,
(Planning)
Mrs. Betty Cass appeared on behalf of her own application.
Mr. Craig Tyrrell, President of Birchwood Gardens Civic League, appeared
in opposition to the above application.
Mrs. Rose Bisette appeared in opposition to the above application.
On motion by Vice Mayor Ervin, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Robert B. Cromwell; Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R.
Ferrell, Charles W. Gardner, ;larence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, and
J. Curtis Payne.
Nays: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Calli.s, Jr., and Floyd E.
Waterfield, Jr.
Abstain: Councilman Donald H . Rhodes
Absent: None
City Council denied the above application of. Cass Corporation for a
Change of Zoning.from Residence Suburban District 4 (R -S 4) to Limited
Commercial District > (C -L 3) on c;zrt;dn property located at the North-
west corner of Virginia Beach D' i! r; :A apj Caren Drive, running a
distance of 92 feet along t:le .de of i rginia Beach Boulevard,
running a distance of 38 feet the est side of Caren Drive, running
a distance of 105 feet along tee No t ieTn p~:cperty line and running a
distance of 100 feet along the. western property line. Said parcel is
known as Lot 1, Block B. Section one, 'g . rchwood Gardens. (Birchwood
Gardens). Lynnhaven Borough.fl 7.: due to opposition of the
residents of Birchwood Gardens.
I.
ITEM #5899
Application of Chesapeake Lynnhaven Properties for a Change of Zon1 from
Residence Duplex District 2 (R -D 2) to Limited ComnercfaT D1 Tr C -L 2)
and a Use Permit to construct 400 motel efficiency apartments on certain
property lo -cat- at the intersection of Page Avenue, Cherry Tree Place and
Shore,Drive, North and South of Page Avenue:
•
Parcel 1: Change of zoning from R-0 2 to'C-L 2 and a Use Permit to construct
400 motel efficiency apartments: On certain property located at the Northeast
corner of Page :Avenue and Cherry Tree Place, running a distance of 550 feet
along the Norte side of Page Avenue, running a distance of 728.33 feet along
the East side of Cherry Tree Street, running a distance of 429.79 feet along
the Norther.+ property line and running a distance of 628 feet along the
Eastern roperty line. Said parcel is known as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
and 9. 3lock 2, Plat of Lynnhaven Shores and contains 6.633 acres.
P cel 2: Change of zoning from R -D 2 to C -L 2: Beginning at a point 225
met more or less East of the intersection of Cherry Tree Place, Shore Drive
and Page Avenue and running a di, ance of 5( ' t along the South side of
Page Avenue, running a distance of 163.80 feet along the Western property
line, running a distance of 50 feet along the North side of Shore Drive and
running a distance of 186.95 fee'along the '"stern property line. Said
parcel is known as Lot 3, Block -., Plat of Lynnhaven Shores. Said parcel
contains 8750 square feet more or less. (Lynnhaven Shores Area). LYNNHAVEN
BOROUGH.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request
subject to the following:
1. Parking ratio of at least 1.5 spaces per unit shall be required.
(Planning)
2. If there are to be any changes in the building location that differ
from the site plan submitted with this application, approval of the Planning
Department shall be required. Prior to submission of the final site plan,
the developer shall be required to meet jointly with the Planning Department
and the Engineering Division to work out a plan for access onto Shore Drive.
(Planning)
3. Water and sewer line fees required. (Public Utilities)
4. Parcel 1: Standard site plan requirements to include:
a. Standard pavement widening, curb and gutter, sidewalks and storm
drains as necessary along the adjoining rights ofway of Page Avenue and
Cherry Tree Place; all storm drainage shall be similarly routed to the bay.
b. A City standard bulkhead with a top elevation of 12 feet M.S.L.
shall be required along the bayfront; the bulkhead shall not be forward of
the 6 -foot contour and shall tie to the proposed bulkhead to the west or
have a 75 -foot turnback at that end.
c. A vehicle access ramp to the beach shall be provided at Cherry
Tree Place if required by the Director of Community Services.
d. No grading or clearing of the site shall be permitted without
authorization from Engineering Division.
e. A 30 -foot pedestrian/vehicle easement shall be provided from
M.N.M. (Engineering)
5. Parcel 2: Standard site plan requirements to include a 12 -foot
pavement widening with curb and gutter, sidewalk and storm drains as necessary.
along Shore Drive shall be provided; also standard pavement widening, curb
and gutter, sidewalk and storm drains as necessary along Page Avenue.
(Engineering)
6. City water and sewer. (Health)
7. Additional recreation space recommended. (Parks and Recreation)
8. Suggest participation in school site acquisition.
Mr. Owen B. Pickett, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the applicant.
On motion by Councilman Malbon, seconded by Vice Mayor Ervin, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H. Rhodes, and Floyd
E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilman Clarence A. Holland
Absent: None
City Council approved the above application of Chesapeake Lynnhaven
Properties for a Change of Zoning from Residence Duplex District 2
(R -D 2) to Limited Commercial District 2 (C -L 2) and a Use Permit
to construct 400 motel efficiency apartments on certain property
located at the intersection of Page Avenue, Cherry Tree Place and
Shore Drive, North and South of Page Avenue:
Parcel 1: Change of zoning from R -D 2 to C -L 2 and a Use permit to
construct 400 motel efficiency apartments: On certain property located
at the Northeast corner of Page Avenue and Cherry Tree Place, running a
distance of 550 feet along the North side of Page Avenue, running a distance
of 728.33 feet along the East side of Cherry Tree Street, running a
distance of 429.79 feet along the Northern property line and running a
distance of 628 feet along the Eastern property line. Said parcel is
known as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 2, Plat of Lynnhaven
Shores and contains 6.633 acres.
Parcel 2: Change of zoning from R -D 2 to C -L 2: Beginning at a point
225 feet more or less East of the intersection of Cherry Tree Place,
Shore Drive and Page Avenue and running a distance of 50 feet along the
South side of Page Avenue, running a distance of 163.80 feet along the
Western property line, running a distance of 50 feet along the North side
of Shore Drive and running a distance of 186.95 feet along the Tastern
property line. Said parcel is known as Lot 3, Block 4, Plat of Lynnhaven
Shores. Said parcel contains 8750 square feet more or less. (Lynnhaven
Shores Area). Lynnhaven Borough: Approval is subject to the following
stipulations:
1. Parking ratio of at least 1.5 spaces per unit shall be required.
(Planning)
2. If there are to be any changes in the building location that
differ from the site plan submitted with this application,
approval of the Planning Department shall be required. Prior
to submission of the final site plan, the developer shall be
required to meet jointly with the Planning Department and the
Engineering Division to work out a plan for access onto Shore
Drive. (Planning)
3.. Water and sewer lane fees required. (Public Utilities)
4. Parcel 1: Standard site plan requirements to include:
a. Standard pavement widening, curb and gutter, sidewalks and
storm drains as necessary along the adjoining rights of way of
Page Avenue and Cherry Tree Place; all storm drainage shall be
similarly routed to the bay.
b. A City standard bulkhead with a top elevation of 12 feet
M.S.L. shall be required along the bayfront; the bulkhead shall
not be forward of the 6 -foot contour and shall tie to the proposed
bulkhead to the west or have a 75 -foot burnback at that end.
c. A vehicle access ramp to the beach shall be provided at
Cherry Tree Place if required by the Director of Community Service::
d. No grading or clearing of the site shall be permitted withoul:
authorization from the Engineering Division.
e. A 30 -foot pedestrian/vehicle easement shall be provided from
M.H.W. (Engineering)
5. Parcel 2: Standard site plan requirements to include a 12 -foot
pavement widening with curb and gutter, sidewalk and storm
drains as necessary along Shore Drive shall be provided; also
standard pavement widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk and storm
drains as necessary along Page Avenue.
A cif, water and cPwPr (HPalthl
ITEM #5900
AP1lcatien of Ebenezer Baptist Church for a Use Permit to construct a church
an certain property beginning at a point 184M -feel: South of Maywood Boule-
vard running a distance of 218.03 feet along the West side of Baker Road,
running a distance of 323.87 feet along the Northern property line and running
a distance of 362.88 feet along the Southern property line. Said parcel is
triangular 1n shape. (Diamond Lake Estates Area). BAYSIDE BOROUGH.
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Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Commission was passed for approval of this request
subject to the following:
1. Water and sewer line fees required. (Public Utilities)
2. Standard site plan requirements to include pavement widening, curb
and gutter, sidewalks and storm drains as necessary along Baker Road frontage;
parking lot shall be paved and protective concrete curb shall be installed on
perimeter. (Engineering)
3. A dedication of right of way 30 feet from the centerline of the exist-
ing 30 -foot right of way along the 218.03 -foot more or less frontage on Baker
hard (15 -foot dedication). (Real Estate)
4. City water and sewer. (Health)
"Mi. Isaac Herbert appeared on behalf of the applicant.
On motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the above application of Ebenezer Baptist Church for
a Use Permit to construct a church on certain property beginning at a
point 184.47 feet South of Maywood Boulevard running a distance of
218.03 feet along the. West side of Baker Road, running a distance of
323.87 feet along the Northern property line and running a distance of
362.88 feet along the Southern property line. Said parcel is triangular
in shape. (Diamond Lake Estates Area). Bayside Borough: Approval is
subject to the following stipulations:
1. Water and sewer line fees required. (Public Utilities).
2. Standard site plan requirements to include pavement widening,
curb and gutter, sidewalks and storm drains as necessary along
Baker Road frontage; parking lot shall be paved and protective
concrete curb shall be installed on perimeter. (Engineering).
3. A dedication of right of way 30 feet from the centerline of the
existing 30 -foot right of way along the 218.03 -foot more or les;
frontage on Baker Road (15 -foot dedication). Real Estate
4. City water and sewer. (Health)
ITEM #5901
kipplioation of beim Needles. Inc., by William V. Burnside. Attorney. for a
l o Perwlt,for bible studies, religious training and counsels (non-profit
organlzatlon) on certain property beginning at a point 332.52 feet East of
Lawrence Drive, running a distance of 142.5 feet along the South side of
Connie Lane. running a distance of 208.88 feet along the Eastern property
line. naming a distance of 148.54 feet along she Southern property line, and
running a distance of 250.83 feet along .the Western property line. Said parcel
Is known as 5445 Connie Lane and contains 0.77 acre more or less. (Newsome
Fara Area). BAYSIDE B0110UGH.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
A motion by the Planning Co mission was passed for approval of this request
subject to the fbllowing:
1. Standard site plan requirements to include pavement widening, curb
and gutter, sidewalk and storm drains as necessary along Connie Lane. Adequate
on-site parking shall be provided and all parking areas shall be paved and standard
protective concrete curbs provided on site. All ditches shall be piped with
drainage easements dedicated to the City as required. (Engineering)
2. Dedication of right of way 25 feet from the center line of the existing
1S-feot right of way along the 142.5 foot more or less frontage on Conaria Lane
(17.5 -feet dedication). (Real Estate)
On motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Ferrell, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr,, Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the above application of Broken Needles, Inc., by
William F. Burnside, Attorney, for a Use Permit for bible studies,
religious training and counseling (non-profit organization) on certain .
property beginning at a point 332.52 feet East of Lawrence Drive, running
a distance of 142.5 feet along the South side of Connie Lane, running a
distance of 208.88 feet along the Eastern property line, running a
distance of 148.54 feet along the Southern property line, and running a
distance of 250.83 feet along the Western property line. Said parcel :ir;
known as 5445 Connie Lane and contains 0.77 acres more or less. (Newsome
Farm Area). Bayside Borough: Approval is subject to the following
stipulations:
1. Standard site plan requirements to include pavement widening,
curb and gutter, sidewalk and storm drains as necessary along
Connie Lane. Adequate on-site parking shall be provided and
all parking areas shall be paved and standard protective concret
curbs provided on site. All ditches shall be piped with drainag
easements dedicated to the City as required. (Engineering)
2. Dedication of right of way 25 feet from the centerline of the
existing 15 -foot right of way along the 142.5 foot more or less
frontage on Connie Lane. (17.5 -foot dedication). (Real Estate)
ITEM #5902
On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Callis, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert
Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles
D. Mutray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, and
H. Callis, Jr., Vice Mayor F.
W. Gardner, Clarence A. Holland,
Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Abstain: Mayor Robert B. Cromwell, Jr.,
Absent: None
and Councilman Donald H. Rhodes
City Council approved the following Ordinance to amend and reordain
Section: .6-5 of the City Code relative to riding bicycles, etc. on the
Boardwalk:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN
SECTION 6-5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF VIRGINIA BEACH RELATIVE TO ':.IDING
BICYCLES, ETC. ON THE BOARDWALK.
Ordinance No. 451
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That Section 6-5 of the City Code is hereby amended and re -
ordained to read as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle,
-tricycle, tandem or similar device or equipment, other than a rolling
chair, on the boardwalk along the Atlantic Ocean between 9:00 P. M.,
of any day and 4:00 A. M., of the following day
Further, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any
pedal -powered vehicle having more than two wheels that is muscle -
powered and has a wheel diameter of any wheel greater than twelve
(12) inches on the boardwalk along the Atlantic Ocean at any time.
An emergency exists and this Ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from date of adoption.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the
21 day of May , 1973.
ITEM #5903
On'motion by Councilman Gardner, seconded by Councilman Waterfield, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhddes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr. ,
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance
establishing fees for processing of applications for bingo games and
raffles pursuant to Section 18.1-316 of the Code of Virginia, as amended:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES
FOR PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS
FOR BINGO GAMES AND RAFFLES
PURSUANT TO 18.1-316, CODE OF
VIRGINIA, AS AMENDED
Ordinance No. 450
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That a processing fee of $10.00 is hereby authorized for the
application for a permit to operate bingo games and raffles pursuant
to Section 18.1-316 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. Such
applications shall be filed with the Chief of Police. Falsification
or misrepresentation of the application shall be grounds for immediate
revocation of the permit by the City Council of the City of Virginia
Beach.
First Reading: May 14, 1973
Second Reading:
May 21, 1973
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on
the 21 day of ___ May , 1973.
ITEM #5904
On motion by Councilman Rhodes , seconded by Councilman Baum , and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance
to amend and reordain Section 14-62 of the City Code relating to
electrical reinspection fees:
Requested by Building Code Superintendent
Ordinance No. 452
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN
SECTION 14-62 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH RELATING
TO ELECTRICAL RE -INSPECTION FEES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That Section 14-62 of the City Code of Virginia Beach, is amended
and reordained to read as follows:
Delete the words "two dollars" and substitute
the words "three dollars."
An emergency exists and this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from the date of adoption.
First Reading: May 14, 1973
Second Reading: ,May. 21, 19-73
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on
the 21 day of May , 1973.
ITEM 05905
On motion by Councilman Gardner, seconded by Councilman Payne, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray,Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield,'Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance to amend
and reordain Section 8-4 of the City Code relating to the Building Code:
COUNCILMAN FERRELL LEFT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Ordinance No. 453
Requested by City Manager
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTION
8-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
BEACH RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE OF THE
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That the Building Code of the City of Virginia Beach (Southern
Standard Building Code 1969 Edition, including 1972 revision) is
amended and reordained to read as follows:
1. Section 106.2 Contractor's License and Bond Required
line 11 in lieu of "one thousand dollars" insert "five
thousand dollars."
2. Section 107.4 Schedule of Permit Fees
a. Residential
1. For 100 square feet up to and including 1000square
feet, the fee shall be $5,00 per hundred square feet or
fraction thereof.
(a) For fee purposes only attachedgarages,
carports, and porches are not computed in
determining the square footage in residential
construction. For fee purposes only 403.3 (a)
will not apply.
2. For 1000 square feet up to and including 2000
square feet, the fee shall be $50.00 for the first 1000
square feet plus $4.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
3. For 2000 square feet or more, the fee shall be
$90.00 for the first 2000 square feet plus $3.00 per
hundred square feet or fraction thereof, without limit.
4. For 100,000 square feet or more,
be $3,030.00 for the first 100,000 square
$2,00 per hundred square feet or fraction
out limit.
b. Business and Mercantile
the fee shall
feet plus
thereof, with -
1. For 100 square feet up to and including 1,000
square feet, the fee shall be $5.00 per hundred square
feet or fraction thereof.
2. For 1000 square feet up to and including 2000
square feet, the fee shall be $50.00 for the first 1000
square feet plus $4.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
3. For 2000 square feet up to and including 5000
square feet, the fee shall be $90.00 for the first 2000
square feet plus $3.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
4. For 5000 square feet up to and including 10,000
square feet, the fee shall be $180.00 for the first 5000
square feet plus $2.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
.thereof.
feet up to and
be $280.00 for
hundred square
5. For 10,000 square
square feet, the fee shall
square feet plus $1.50 per
thereof.
including 20,000
the first 10,000
feet or fraction
6. For 20,000 square feet or more, the fee shall be
$430.00 for the first 20,000 square feet plus $1.00 per
hundred square feet or fraction thereof, without limit.
c. Schools and Educational
1. For 100 square feet up to and including 1,000
square feet, the fee shall be $5.00 per hundred square
feet or fraction thereof.
2. For 1,000 square feet up to and including 2,000
square feet, the fee shall be $50.00 for the first 1,000
square feet plus $4.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
3. For 2,000 square feet up to and including 5,000
square feet, the fee shall be $90.00 for the first 2,000
square feet plus $3.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
4. For 5,000 square feet up to and including 10,000
square feet, the fee shall be $180.00 for the first 5,000
square feet plus $2.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
5. For 10,000 square feet, the fee shall be $280.00
for the first 10,000 square feet plus $1.00 per hundred
square feet or fraction thereof, without limit.
d. Institutions
1. For 100 square feet up to and including 1,000
square feet, the fee shall be $7.00 per hundred square
feet or fraction thereof.
2. For 1,000 square feet up to and including 2,000
square feet, the fee shall be $70.00 for the first 1,000
square feet plus $6.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
3. For 2,000 square feet up to and including 3 000
square feet, the fee shall be $130.00 for the first 2,000
square feet plus $5.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
4. For 3,000 square feet up to and including 5,000
square feet, the fee shall be $180.00 for the first 3,000
square feet plus $4.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
5. For 5,000 square feet up to and including 10,000
square feet, the fee shall be $260.00 for the first 5,000
square feet plus $3,00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
6. For 10,000 square feet up to and including 20,000
square feet, the fee shall be $410.00 for the first 10,000
square feet plus $2.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
7. For 20,000 square feet or'more, the fee shall be
$610.00 for the first 20,000 square feet plus $1.00 per
hundred square feet or fraction thereof, without limit.
e. Assembly
1. For 100 square feet up to and including 1,000
square feet, the fee shall be $6.00 per hundred square
feet or fraction thereof.
2. For 1,000 square feet up to and including 2,000
square feet, the fee shall be $60.00 for the first 1,000
square feet plus $5.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
3. For 2,000 square feet up to and including 5,000
square feet, the fee shall be $110.00 for the first 2,000
square feet plus $4.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
4. For 5,000 square feet or more, the fee shall be
$230.00 for the first 5,000 square feet plus $3.00 per
hundred square feet or fraction thereof, without limit.
f. Storage
1. For 100 square feet up to and including 2,000
square feet, the fee shall be $3.00 per hundred square
feet or fraction thereof.
2. For 2,000 square feet up to and including 5,000
square feet, the fee shall be $60.00 for the first 2,000
square feet plus $2.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
3. For 5,000 square feet up to and including 10,000
square feet, the fee shall be $120.00 for the first 5,000
square feet plus $1.50 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
4. For 10,000 square feet or more, the fee shall be
$195.00 for the first 10,000 square feet plus $1.00 per
hundred square feet or fraction thereof, without limit.
g. Industrial
1. For 100 square feet up to and including 2,000
square feet, the fee shall be $4.00 per hundred square
feet or fraction thereof.
2. For 2,000 square feet up to and including 5,000
square feet the fee shall be $80.00 for the first 2,000
square feet plus $3.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
3. For 5,000 square feet or more, the fee shall be
$170.00 for the first 5,000 square feet plus $2.00 per
hundred square feet or fraction thereof, without limit.
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h. Hazardous Storage or Occupancy
1. For 100 square feet up to and including 5,000
square feet, the fee shall be $3.00 per hundred square
feet or fraction thereof.
2. For 5,000 square feet up to and including 10,000
square feet, the fee shall be:$150.00 for the first 5,000
square feet plus $2.00 per hundred square feet or fraction
thereof.
3. For 10,000 square feet or more,
$250.00 for the first 10,000 square feet
hundred square feet or fraction thereof,
4. For 10
$210.00 for the
hundred square
i. Alterations
Greenhouses
1. Where
no fee shall be
in which case t
,000 square feet or more,
first 10,000 square feet
feet or fraction thereof,
, Repairs, Private Piers,
and Accessory Buildings
the valuation does not exceed $100.00,
required, unless an inspection is necessary,
here shall be a $4.00 fee.
the fee shall be
plus $1.00 per
without limit.
the fee shall be
plus $1.25 per
without limit.
Installations,
2. For a valuation over $100.00 up to and including
$15,000.00 the fee shall be $4.00 per thousand or fraction
thereof.
3. For a valuation over $15,000.00 up to and includ-
ing $100,000.00, the fee shall be $60.00 for the first
$15,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof.
4. For a valuation over $100,000.00 up to and includ-
ing $500,000.00, the fee shall be $315.00 for the first
$100,000.00 plus $.25 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof.
1. Reinspection
A fee of $3.00 shall be paid for any reinspection.
k. Demolitions
A fee of $5.00 shall be charged for demolishing a
building.
1. Moving of Building or Structures
1. Fee for moving buildings or structures of over
144 square feet in area shall be $250.00. An additional
fee of $25.00 shall be charged for each day, or portion
thereof, such building occupies any part of any street
in the city, over 24 hours after moving is begun.
2. Fee for moving buildings or structures of less
than 144 square feet in area shall be $10.00
M
3. For buildings or structures being moved, outside*
the city limits on trucks or trailers, the fee will be
$10.00 for over 144 square feet in area and $5.00 for less
than 144 square feet in area.
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m. Signs
Fees for permits for the erection, painting, placing,
replacing hanging, and rehanging of signs not otherwise
specified in this section shall be as follows:
Under 25 square feet $4 00
25 to 49 square feet' 6 00
50 to 74 square feet 8 00
75 to 99 square feet 10 00
100 to 299 square feet 20.00
300 square feet and over 25.00
The fees for permits for signs on the roofs of buildings
shall be $20.00 for each sign so erected.
Fees for permits for the repair of each billboard shall
be $5.00
n. Penalty
If any construction, alteration, repair or other work
requiring a permit under Section 105 is commenced before
said permit is secured and fee paid for same, a penalty of
25 percent (257) shall be added to the fee due. Such
penalty shall not be less than $25.00 per unit. Payment
of such penalty shall not in any way relieve the violator
of any criminal prosecution provided for in Section 114.
o. Exemption
No fees will be required for permits for churches and
buildings for use for charitable or governmental purposes,
nor for certificates of occupancy.
First Reading: May 14, 1973
Second Reading: May 21, 1973
This ordinance shall be effective June 1, 1973.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
on the 21 1._ day of May , 1973.
JDB:er
5-8-73
ITEM #5906
On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Holland, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, Charles W. Gardner, Clarence A.
Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H. Rhodes, and Floyd
E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman George R. Ferrell
City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance to amend
and reordain Section 14-59 of the City Code relating to electrical fees
for original construction:
' Requested by Building Code Superintendent
Ordinance No.454
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND
REORDAIN SECTION 14-59 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH RELATING TO
ELECTRICAL FEES FOR ORIGINAL
CONSTRUCTION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That Section 14-59 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach is
hereby amended and reordained by adding the following sentence to the
last paragraph:
"For fee purposes, the service -panel nameplate
amperage rating shall be used."
An emergency exists and this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from the date of adoption.
First Reading: May 14, 1973
Second Reading: May 21, 1973
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on
the 21. day of May , 1973.
f hM 05907
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, Charles W. Gardner, Clarence A.
Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H. Rhodes, and Floyd
E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman George R. Ferrell
City Council approved on second reading the following Ordinance to amend
and reordain Section 20-55 of the City Code relating to personal service
businesses:
Ordinance No.455
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTION
20-55 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
BEACH, VIRGINIA PERTAINING TO PERSONAL -
SERVICE BUSINESSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That Section 20-55 of the Code of Virginia Beach be amended and
reordained to read as follows:
Section 20-55 Personal -service businesses.
The second paragraph is amended by adding as
classification number 4 "Coin-operated laundries and
dry cleaning".
An emergency exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from the date of adoption.
1st reading: May 14, 1973
2nd reading: May 21, 1973
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia
on the _j day of _ May_ -
1973.
ITEM #5908
Vice Mayor Ervin moved the adoption of the Budget Ordinance on second
reading making appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
19.73 and ending June 30, 1974, in the sum of $101,070,435. and regulating,
the payment of money out of the City Treasury. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Callis.
ITEM #5908 '(a)
A discussion ensued in which the City Manager was requested to indicate
the internal adjustments which were made since the first reading, which
adjustments did not effect the total. The City Manager indicated that
the advertising budget had been increased $45,237. with funds from the
Reserve for Contingencies.
Councilman Holland noted that he felt that these funds should be used
for general public recreational purposes as well as for tourist, in
which opinion he was joined by Councilman Ferrell and Councilman Rhodes.
Councilman Rhodes made a motion, which was seconded by Councilman Holland,
to return to its previous account the $45,237. increase in the advertising
budget.
Ayes: Councilmen George R. Ferrell, Clarence A. Holland, and Donald
H. Rhodes.
Nays: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, Charles W. Gardner, D. Murray
Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Absent: None
The motion was lost.
ITEM #5908 (b)
Mayor Cromwell requested a vote on the original motion which had been
made by Vice Mayor Ervin, seconded by Councilman Callis, and by recorded
vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council -approved on second. reading the following Ordinance making
appropriations for the fiscal year'beginning July 1, 1973 and ending
June 30, 1974, in the sum of $101,070,435, and regulating the payment of
money out of the City Treasury:
AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1973,
AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1974, IN THE SUM
OF ONE HUNDRED ONE MILLION, SEVENTY
THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE
DOLLARS ($101,070,435), AND REGULATING
THE PAYMENT OF MONEY OUT OF THE CITY
TREASURY
WMEREAS, the City Manager has heretofore submitted to the Council
an Annual Budget for the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1973,
and ending June 30, 1974, which has been amended by the Council, and it
is necessary to appropriate sufficient funds to cover said budget, as
amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
Section 1. That the amounts herein named aggregating ONE HUNDRED
ONE MILLION, SEVENTY THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS
($101,070,435), or so much thereof as may be necessary as set forth in
the Annual Budget for the fiscal year 1973-74, submitted by the City
Manager on the date of April 2, 1973, are hereby appropriated, subject
to the conditions hereafter set forth in this Ordinance, from the
revenue of the City, as hereinafter set forth, for the year 1973-74,
for the use of the several departments and specially designated funds
of the City Government, and for the purposes hereafter mentioned, as
set forth in said Annual Budget, as amended, for the fiscal year begin-
ning July 1, 1973, and ending June 30, 1974, as follows:
CoS
'Dumber Item o £Expenditure
GENERAL FUND:
1. Legislative Department:
Municipal Council
City Clerk
Total
2. Executive Department:
City Manager
Public Information Officer
Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator
Data Processing - Information Systems
Data Processing - Central Files
3. Law Department:
City Attorney
4. Finance Department:
Commissioner of the Revenue
Board of Equalization
City Real Estate Assessor
Special Tax Administration
Treasurer
Director of Finance
Purchasing Division
Independent Auditing
Retirement System & Other Benefits
5.
6.
Personnel Department:
Director of Personnel
Emergency Employment Act
Judicial Department:
Circuit Court
Municipal Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Juvenile Probation
Lunacy Commission
Commonwealth's Attorney
High Constable
Sheriff
Circuit Court Clerk
City Jail
Juvenile Detention Home
Justices of the Peace
Total
(Continued)
Budget
1973-1974
$ 190,730
40,619
$ 231,349
$ 118,772
59,237
23,384
40,990
48.432
$ 290,815
$ 139,554
$ 366,536
8,700
260,696
11,860
404,363
385,150
66,096
19,000
899,750
$ 2,422,151
$ 121,611
$ 121,611
$ 151,370
151,043
89,322
200,271
6,000
128,640
97,694
104,594
80,019
247,842
25,000
97,632
$ 1,379,427
'Cod*
llwabir
Item of Expenditure
GENERAL FUND: (Continued)
7. Health Department:
Bureau of Preventive Medicine
Comprehensive Mental Health Program
Mental Health and Retardation
Administration Unit.
Drug Abuse "Outreach Center"
Budget
1973-1974
$ 457,581
236,273
48,065
• 67,586
Total $ 809,505
8. Social Services Department:
Director of Social Services $ 1,479,955
Public Assistance 4,060,300
Hospitalization 130,000
Total
9. Public Safety Department:
Police Division
Auxiliary Police
Animal Control
Coroners
Bureau of Fire
Radio Communications
Forestry
Fire Inspections
Civil Defense
$ 5,670,255
$ 3,772,509
8,047
147,517
2,500
1,154,592
82,164
3,600
127,136
35,687
Total $ 5,333,752
10. Community Services Department:
Director of Community Services $ 160,609
Dredge Operations 111,478
Highway Division 3,961,212
Engineering and Traffic Division 426,180
Sanitation Division - Refuse Disposal 571,058
Refuse Collection Bureau 2,006,145
Street Cleaning 253,952
Inspection Services 282,497
Consumer Protection Services 65,424
Back Bay Salt Water Project 22,965
Erosion - Administrative 69,608
Erosion - 10" Dredge -
Erosion - 8" Suckerhead Dredge 46,242
Erosion - Floating Booster 18,678
Erosion - Electric Booster 16,685
Erosion - Pipe Line 88,196
Erosion - 12" Dredge 88,832
Erosion - Commercial Dredging
Total $ 8,189,761..
(Continued)
Code
• wii Item of Expenditure
GENERAL FUND: (Continued)
11.
Parks and Recreation Department:
Director of Parks and Recreation
Municipal Golf Course
Boardwalk Trains
Total
12. .Library Department:
Virginia Beach Library
13. Planning Department: •
Director of Planning
14. Farm and Home Demonstration:
VPI Extension Service •
Farmers' Produce Market
Total
15. Economic Development Department:
Director of Economic Development
Contributions
Rudee Inlet
Civic Center
Tourist Advertising
Industrial Advertising
Total
16. General Services Department:
Director of General Services
Building Maintenance
Grounds Maintenance
17. Boards and Commissions:
General Registrar
Zoning Board
18. Non -Departmental:
Insurance
Transfers to Other Funds:
Reserve for Contingencies:
Salary Adjustments
Regular
Total
Total.
Total
TOTAL GENERAL FUND
(Continued)
Budget
1973-1974
$ 1,117,900
157,929
15.807
$ 1,291,636
$ 569,175
$ 305,954
$ 72,221
27,686
$ 99,907
172,410
5,250
96,622
365,472
80,620
720,374
$ 100,698
771,771
183,666
$ 1,056,135
$ 104,630
3,300
$ ,107,930
$ t485,500
$ 22,268,680
$ 785,000
282,383
$ 1,067,383
$ 5%560,854
t.
Item of Expenditure
WATER AND SEWER FUND:
20. Community Services Department:
Public Utilities Division
Source of Supply
Transmission and Distribution
Maintenance and Operation of
Plants and Pump Stations
Budget
1973-1974
$ 429,308
363,000
348,781
139,807
Total $ 1,280,896
Transfers to Other Funds: $ 2,056)597
Reserve for Contingencies: $ 23,500
TOTAL WATER AND SEWER FUND $ 31360,993
SCHOOL OPERATING FUND:
12. Department of Education
Administration $ 507,600
Instruction - Regular Day School 26,264,470
Other Instructional Costs 2,378,122
Attendance and Health Services 306,199
Pupil Tranwporta tli n 1,461,423
School Food Services -
Operation of School Plant 2,398,096
Maintenance of School Plant 1,769,700
Fixed Charges 715,900
Simmer Schools 300,000
Adult Education- 59,675
Basic Adult Education 45,860
Vocational Adult Education 91,304
Capital Outlay 1,004,165
TOTAL SCHOOL OPERATING FUND S 37.302.514
LAW LIBRARY FUND:
12. Library:
Law Library
VIRGINIA BEACH SPECIAL REVENUE FUND:
9. Public Safety Department:
Paid Fire Department
Transfers to Other Funds:
S 7.190
$ 124,670
TOTAL VIRGINIA BEACH SPECIAL REVENUE FUND S 124.670
(Continued)
Code
Number
Item of Expenditure
SIX BOROUGH SCHOOL DEBT FUND:
Budget
1973-1974
25. Debt Service: $ 407.658
BAYSIDE AND KEMPSVILLE BOROUGHS SCHOOL. DEBT FUND:
25. Debt Service: $ , 22.678
PUNGO BOROUGH SCHOOL DEBT FUND:
25. Debt Service: ___-._. 4.08Q
GENERAL DEBT FUND:
25. Debt Service:
4 7.112.107
VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH GENERAL DEBT FUND:
$ 167,691
25. Debt Service:
TOTAL BUDGET
LESS: INTERFUND TRANSFERS
NET BUDGET
$101,070,435
24,449,947
$ 76,620,488
Section 2. Subject to the provisions of Chapter 2, Article III,
of the. Virginia Beach City Code, the salaries and wages set forth in
detail in said Annual Budget, as amended by the Council, are hereby
authorized and fixed as the maximum.compensation to be paid for services
rendered.
The positions, except in the labor class in cases where the number
thereof is not under the control of the Council, set as line items in
said Annual Budget, as amended by the Council, shall be themaximum
number of positions authorized for the various departments, bureaus and
divisions of the City during said fiscal year, and the !lumber thereof
shall not be increased during said fiscal year unless authorized by the
Council. The City Manager may from time to time increase or decrease
the number of positions in the labor class provided the aggregate amount
expended for such services shall not exceed the respective appropriations
made therefor. The City Manager is authorized to make such rearrange-
ments of positions into several departments named herein, as may best
meet the uses and interests of the City.
Section 3. All collections of delinquent City taxes shall be
credited to the General Fund of the City by the Treasurer.
Section 4. All collections of local taxes levied shall be credited
to the General Fund of the City. Transfers shall be made from the
General Fund to the respective specially designated funds for which a
levy is made in the respective amounts levied for each such specially
designated fund.
Section 5. All tax abatements and tax supplements dated subsequent:
to December 5, 1973, for the 1973 tax year shall accrue to the General
Fund of the City.
Section 6, All balances of the appropriations payable out of each
fund of the City Treasury unencumbered at the close of business on the
thirtieth (30th) day of June, 1973, except as otherwise provided for,
are hereby declared to be lapsed into the surplus of the respective funds
except School Operating Fund which shall lapse into the General Fund
Surplus, and shall be used for the payment of the appropriations which
may be made in the appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year beginnin3
July 1, 1973.
Section 7. No department, bureau, agency or individual receiving
appropriations under the provisions of this ordinance shall exceed the
amount of its or his appropriations except with consent and approval of
the City Council first being obtained, but it is expressly provided that
the restrictions with respect to the expenditure of the funds appropriate
shall apply only to the lump -sum amounts for classes of expenditures
which have been included in this ordinance.
Section 8. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authoriziri
any reduction to be made in the amounts appropriated in this ordinance
for the payment of interest or bonds on the bonded debt of the City
Government or the former political subdivisions of Virginia Beach and
Princess Anne County.
Section 9. Allowances out of any of the appropriations made in
this ordinance by any or all of the City departments, bureaus or
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agencies, to any of their officers and employees for expenses on account
of the use by such officers and employees of their personal automobiles
in the discharge of their official duties shall not exceed ten cents (10)
per mile of actual travel.
Section 10. All traveling expense accounts shall be submitted on
forms and according to regulations prescribed or approved by the
Director of Finance. Each account shall show the dates expenses were
incurred or paid; number of miles traveled; method of travel; hotel ex-
penses, meals, incidental expenses such as telegrams, telephone calls,
etc. The Director of Finance is specifically directed to withhold the
issuance of checks in payment of expense accounts submitted for "lump -
sum" amounts, except in the case of employees of the School Board.
Section 11. That if any part or parts, section or sections, sen
tences, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason declared
to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 12. The City Manager is hereby authorized to approve trans-
fers of appropriations within any department or between departments,
except from or to salary accounts, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00
in any single transaction, and further, he is authorized to approve
expenditures from the reserve for contingencies in an amount not to
exceed $1,000.00 in any single transaction.
Section 13. That this ordinance shall be in effect from and after
the date of its adoption.
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ITEM #5909
On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon,
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.•
, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
R. Ferrell, Charles W.
J. Curtis Payne, Donald
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the following Ordinance appointing Viewers
to closing a 15 -foot right of way in the Lynnhaven Borough:
relative
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH (ORDINANCE APPOINTING VIEWERS)
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING VIEWERS ON
APPLICATION FOR VACATION AND DIS-
CONTINUANCE OF A 15 FOOT LANE, IN
LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH, IN THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority therefor contained in, and
in accordance with the manner prescribed for the institution of proceedings
for the vacation of a street by, Code of Virginia, §15.1-364, there has this
day been presented to the Council of the City of Virginia Bedch, Virginia,
hereinafter called the Council, the application of Brown -Arris -Langhorne,
Inc., hereinafter called the Applicant, for the vacation and discontinuance
of a 15 foot lane, in Lynnhaven Borough, in the City of Virginia Beach, des-
cribed more particularly hereinafter, (hereinafter called the street), and in
accordance with the procedure prescribed by such section for the conduct of
such proceedings, that the Council appoint viewers to view such street and
report to the Council their opinion whether any and if any, what, inconven-
ience would result from discontinuing the street; and
WHEREAS, in conformity with the procedures prescribed by said
section at least ten days notice of the intended application has been posted
at the Court House of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, and at two public places in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that in conformity with
the procedure set forth in Code of Virginia, §15.1-364, for the institution
and conduct of proceedings for the vacation of a street, George L. Hanbury
ATON 8 WRIGHT
4ONN[Ye AT LAW
V IGINIA BEACM. VA.
and Charles C. Carrington , and William W.
Fleming , be, and they hereby are, appointed VIEWERS to
view the street and report in writing to the Council on or before the
day of July, 1973, whether, in their opinion, any and if any, what, in-
convenience would result from discontinuing the same; and that further
such viewers be, and they hereby are, allowed the sum of $
each for their services, such sums to be paid to such viewers on or before
, 1973, by the applicant.
The Street is described as follows:
ALL that certain 15 foot right of way, in Lynnhaven Borough,
in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, shown as 15' R.O.W.
on that certain plat attached hereto entitled, "Survey of Property
Showing 15' R.O.W. and ADJOINING LOTS Map Book 16, page
63, Lynnhaven Borough -Virginia Beach, Virginia, Scale: 1" - 30',
March 31, 1973", made by Bruce B. Gallup, Certified Land
Surveyor.
ITEM #5910
On motion by Councilman Payne, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr. '
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the following Ordinance appointing Viewers relative
to closing a portion of Ranger Street in Princess Anne Borough:
ORDINANCE APPOINTING VIEWERS
WHEREAS, Oliver A. Williams, Jane M. Williams, Charles
Homer Cole and Jennie Mae Cole, have given proper notice, in
accordance with the statutes for such cases made and provided, that
they would on this day apply to the City Council of the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia, for the appointment of Viewers to view
the below described property and report in writing to the Council
whether, in the opinion of said Viewers, any, if any, what inconven-
ience would result from the discontinuance of the hereinafter
described portion of "Ranger Street'; West of Maralon Drive, located
in the Kempsville Borough of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and
such application has been duly filed with the said Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That, Charles C. Carrington, William W.
Fleming, and George L. Hanbury
are hereby appointed to view the below described property and report
in writing to the Council on or before
whether, in their opinion, any, and if any, what inconvenience would
result from the discontinuance, closure and vacation of that certain
portion of "Ranger Street", west of Maralon Drive, located in the
Borough of Kempsville, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and more
particularly described as follows:
ALL THAT certain portion of that certain public
right of way entitled, "Ranger Street", as appears
on the plat of Western Portion of Avalon Villa,
which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office
of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, in Map BOOK 41, at Page 47, and being more
particularly described as "THAT PORTION OF RANGER STREET,
WEST OF MARALON DRIVE ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT ENTITLED,
'WESTERN PORTION OF AVALON VILLA, A SUBDIVISION OF LAND
IN PRINCESS ANNE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, JUNE 1956, W. B. GALLUP,
COUNTY SURVEY() ", a copy of which is attached hereto.
ITEM #5911
On motion by Councilman Waterfield, and seconded by Councilman Ferrell,
and by recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the following Ordinance appointing Viewers relative
to closing a portion of 81st Street in Lynnhaven Borough:
It
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF VIEWERS AND
CLOSING OF A PORTION OF 81st STREET
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:To the Honorable City Council
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Your Petitioners, James M. Moore and Sue C. Moore, and James C.
Cheshire and Rosalie M. Cheshire, respectfully represent:
s;
1. That they are the respective owners in fee simple of that property
shown on the drawing attached known as Lot A, Plat of Subdivision of Property
of Lake George Corporation, West of Block 16, Cape Henry Section D, Virginia
Beach, Virginia, fronting on the south side of 81st Street, and Lot A, "Resub-
division of property of Robert S. Lindsley, West of Block 14, Cape Henry,
Section D, Virginia Beach, Virginia, fronting on the north side of 81st Street.
2. That no property of any other person will be adversely affected by
the closing, vacating and discontinuing of that portion of said street being the
most westerly one hundred (100') feet of 81st Street abutting the Seashore State
Park nor would any inconvenience result from discontinuing the same.
3. That your Petitioners, in accordance with Chapter 15.1 of the Code
of Virginia have caused notice of this application to be posted at the Court
House of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on
1973, and at two other public places in the City of Virginia Beach at least ten
days before the appointment of viewers of the subject property. Executed
copies of said notice and affidavit of posting are filed herewith as part of this
petition.
LI
IN CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, your Petitioners pray that Council
appoint not less than three nor more than five viewers to view that portion of
said street being the most westerly one hundred (100') feet of 81st Street
abutting the Seashore State Park and to report in writing whether in their opinion
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any, and if any, what inconvenience would result from the closing, vacating and
`discontinuing of said street; and that•an ordinance be adopted closing, vacating
and discontinuing that portion of said street being the most westerly one hundred
4(100') feet of 81st Street abutting the Seashore State Park as indicated in red
on the drawing hereto attached.
James M. Moore
1
A •
Sue C. Moor ----
,
James C. Cheshire
Rosalie M. Cheshire
COX, COX & COX
• 1518 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Viewers, C. C. Carrington, W. W. Fleming, Jr, and G. L. Hanbury, appointed on
.,May 21, 1973, by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, relative to the
above street closure.
"I I
AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF VIRGINIA
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to -wit:
THIS DAY, personally appeared before me L. B. Cox, Jr., a Notary
Public in and for the City aforesaid in the State of Virginia, Lucian B. Cox, III,,
1•
to me personally known, who made oath that he is Counsel and Agent for James
M. Moore and Sue C. Moore; that on the 10th day of May, 1973, he posted a
1.: signed copy of the attached Notice at the Courthouse of the Circuit Court of
the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and in two other public places in said
, City, said date being at least ten days prior to May 21, 1973, the date on
which application is being made to the City Council of the City of Virginia
Beach for the appointment of Viewers of the property described in said Notice.
GIVEN under my hand this 10th day of May, 1973.
My Commission expires March 16, 1975.
rt
TO THE PUBLIC:
fi
NOTICE
You are hereby notified that on Monday, May 21, 1973 the undersigned
owners will present to the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia,
:at the Council Chamber thereof, a petition for the closing, vacating and discon-
tinuing of that portion of 81st Street being the most westerly one hundred (100')
feet of 81st Street abutting the Seashore State Park.
Dated at Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 10th day of May, 1973.
James M. Moore
Sue C. Moore
COX, COX & COX
1518 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
ITEM #5912
On motion by Vice Mayor Ervin, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr. -
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the following Resolution directing the Building
Official to make application to the Board of State Building Code Review
for a two year Cxtension of the currently effective City Building Code,
Plumbing Code, Gas Code and Mechanical Code, pursuant to Section 36-101
of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended:
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,,
Virginia, was held in the Council Chambers of the City on May 21, 1973,
at two o clock p.m.
On motion by Mr. Ervinand seconded by Mr. Gardner
the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO
MAKE APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF STATE BUILDING
CODE REVIEW FOR A TWO YEAR EXTENSION OF THE
CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE CITY BUILDING CODE, PLUMBING
CODE, GAS CODE AND MECHANICAL CODE, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 36-101 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA,. 1950,
AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 36-98 of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, the State Board of Housing has or will adopt and
promulgate a Uniform State Wide Building Code and such building code
when so adopted will supercede certain building codes now in effect
in the City of Virginia Beach; and
WHEREAS, said codes which are presently effective and which will
be superceded by the adoption of said Uniform State Wide Building Code
are as follows: the Southern Standard Building Code, 1969 edition
with the 1972 revision thereto; the Southern Standard Plumbing Code,
1971 edition with the 1972 revision thereto; the Southern Standard
Gas Code, 1969 edition with the 1972 revision thereto; and the
Southern Standard Mechanical Code, 1973 edition, all of which as
amended have been adopted by incorporation; and
WHEREAS, Section 36-101 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,,
permits that if such local codes are in substantial conformity with
the duly adopted Uniform State Wide Building Code, the local codes may,
with the concurrence of the Board of State Building Code Review, remain
in effect for two years from the effective date of said State Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia, that the Southern Standard Building Code,
1969 edition with the 1972 revision thereto, the Southern Standard
Plumbing Code, 1971 edition with the 1972 revision thereto, the
Southern Standard Gas Code, 1969 edition with the 1972 revision
thereto, and the Southern Standard Mechanical Code, 1973 edition, are
as amended and adopted by this Council in substantial conformity with
the proposed Uniform State Wide Building Code, and such being the case,
the Council deems it in the best interest of the City that such codes
remain in effect for two years from the. effective date of the State
Code so as to allow an orderly transition to said State Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Virginia
Beach, Virginia, that it hereby directs the Building Official to make
application to the Board of State Building Code Review for a two year
extension of the above-referenced building codes so as to allow a more
orderly implementation of the Uniform State Wide Building Code.
ITEM #5913
On motion by Vice Mayor Ervin, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Erving George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield,.Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
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City Council approved the following Ordinance to amend and reordain the
Virginia Beach Plumbing Code:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AM'ND AND REORDAIN
VIRGINIA BEACH PLUMBING CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That the Plumbing Code of the City of Virginia Beach (Southern
Standard Plumbing Code, 1971 edition, including 1972 revisions)
is amended and reordained to read as follows:
1. Section 106.3 -=SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES
(a) Permit Fees
For issuing each permit or one fixture $5.00
In addition
Each plumbing fixture, floor drain
or trap 2.00
For each house sewer connection 5.00
For each house water connection 5.00
For each septic or drainfield permit 5.00
For each gas piping system 2.00
(b) Exam fees
Master's exam 50.00
Journeyman's exam 25.00
Renewal fee Master 10.00
Renewal fee Journeyman 5.00
Re-examination fee 25.00
(c) Reinspection Fees 3.00
Sewer connection Fees:
The sewer line connection fees shall be as are
from time to time prescribed by the local
governing body.
Water Connection Fees:
The water line connection fees shall be as are
from time to time prescribed by the local
governing body.
Point of Connection:
Building Sewers and Water Service Pipes shall
connect to the Public Sewer and Water Main at a
point designated by the proper Municipal Authority.
2. Section 107.2(c) Retesting:
In last line delete $2.00 and insert $3.00 in lieu thereof.
3. Add Section 113 - Board of Plumbing Examiners and Appeals
113.1 Establishment; composition; appointment and term
of members.
There shall be a Board of Plumbing Examiners and Appeals
which shall consist of the director of public health or his
designated representative, the plumbing inspector, one
licensed and registered master plumber holding a certificate
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of competency as such, and one licensed and registered
journeyman plumber holding a certificate of competency
as such, and two citizens:not otherwise associated with
the government of the City and not engaged in the plumbing
trade. The master plumber and journeyman plumber
appointed as members shall be appointed by the City Council,
for terms of two years, from the licensed and registered
master plumbers and journeyman plumbers, holding certificates
of competency, regularly employed in the installation or
supervision of sanitary plumbing in the City. The citizen
members shall be appointed by the City Council for terms of
two years. The terms of members first appointed pursuant
to this section shall expire on July 31, 1975, and there-
after, the terms of all members subsequently appointed shall
expire at the end of two years from the effective date of
their appointment. The Board of Plumbing Examiners and
Appeals shall elect its own chairman. The plumbing inspector
shall, ex officio, be the secretary of the Board of Plumbing
Examiners and Appeals.
113.2 Compensation of appointed members.
The compensation to be received by the master plumber
`� and journeyman plumber appointed as the members of the board
of plumbing examiners and appeals shall be five dollars for
each meeting of the board attended by them; provided, however,
that in no case they shall receive more than one hundred and
twenty dollars each for any one year,
113.3 Powers and duties generally.
The board of plumbing examiners and appeals shall have
all the powers and be subject to all restrictions provided
by the state law, the provisions of this Code and other
ordinances of the city and shall have such other powers and
perform such other duties as may be designated from time to
time by the city council.
113.4 Meetings and notice thereof.
The board of plumbing examiners and appeals shall meet,
at such times as may be fixed by the board, for the purpose
of examining those persons who have filed applications for
certificates of competency as master plumbers and journeyman
plumbers. Notice of any such meeting shall be given to all
such applicants at least three days before the date of such
meeting.
113.5 Journeyman plumber's certificate of competency.
Applicants for a journeyman plumber's certificate of
competency shall be examined as to their knowledge of the
practice of the tr�de of plumbing. Applicants shall have
served four years apprenticeship at the plumbing trade.
Renewal of certifi ate of competency shall be made annually
on or before the irst day of January upon payment of a
renewal fee.
3.
113.6 Master plumber's certificate of competency --
Exhibition of statement from plumbing. inspector
prerequisite to examination.
The board of plumbing examiners and appeals shall not
examine any applicant for a master plumber's certificate
of competency unless such applicant shall have exhibited to
the board a statement from the plumbing inspector certifying
that such applicant has complied with all the requirements
pertaining to such examination.
Applicants for a master plumber's certificate of
competency shall not be less than twenty-one years of age,
citizens of the United States of America, and shall have
served one year as a licensed journeyman plumber in the city
under a duly registered master plumber or equivalent experience.
113.7 Examination prerequisite to grant.
A master plumber's
granted by the board of
after an examination as
113.8 Scope of examination.
certificate of competency shall be
plumbing examiners and appeals,
provided in section 110.8.
Applicants for a master plumber's certificate of
competency shall be examined as to their knowledge of the
practice of the trade of plumbing, their knowledge of the
regulations governing the installation of plumbing in the
city and their knowledge of physics and mechanics insofar
as they apply to the plumbing and designing. Such applicants
shall also be examined as to their ability to lay out, plan
and supervise plumbing work and they shall generally demonstrate
to the board of plumbing examiners and appeals their fitness
properly and intelligently to conduct the business of the
master plumber in the city.
113.9 Grant and authority.
Upon satisfactorily passing the requisite examination
given by the board of plumbing examiners and appeals, an
applicant for a master plumber's certificate of competency
shall be granted a certificate as a master plumber with
authority to conduct the business of plumbing in the city.
113.10 Re-examination.
In case of the failure of an applicant for a master
plumber's certificate of competency to pass the examination
given by the board of plumbing examiners and appeals, he
shall be eligible for re-examination at the next scheduled
examination. Such applicant may not take more than two
examinations in any twelve-month period.
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'113.11 Renewal
The holder of a certificate of competency as a master
plumber, who continues in active business or occupation
shall annually, on or before the first day of January renew
such certificate.
A renewal certificate of competency as a master plumber
shall be granted upon written application, filed with the
board of plumbing examiners showing that the personal
qualifications of the holder of the certificate of competency
in question remain unchanged, unless it is made to appear
by affidavit filed with the board charging that the applicant
is no longer competent or entitled to such renewal certificate,
in which event the renewal certificate shall not be granted
until the applicant shall have undergone the examination
herein above required; provided, however, that the holder
of the certificate in question shall have written notice of
the filing of such affidavit and, at a meeting of the board
held for the consideration of the certificate in question,
shall have the right to be heard.
113.12 Effect of failure to renew within sixty days.
If any certificate of competency as a master plumber
is not renewed by the holder within sixty days after
expiration, the plumber to whom same was issued shall not
engage in business as a master plumber, nor shall a certificate
of competency be issued to him until he shall have made
application to, and have been examined by the board of
plumbing examiners and appeals. The fee for such examination
shall be the same fee provided for an original examination.
113.13 Revocation.
Any certificate of competency as a master plumber may
be revoked by the board of plumbing examiners and appeals
at any time, upon the filing, in writing and under oath,
with the board, of sufficient charges showing the holder of
the certificate to be then incompetent or guilty of a wilful
breach of the rules, regulations or requirements of the
board or laws or ordinances relating to plumbing or upon
other grounds sufficient for the revocation of the certificate
in question. The holder of the certificate in question shall
have written notice of such charges or grounds and, at a
meeting of the board held for the consideration of such
revocation, shall have the right to be heard.
4. Add Section 114 - Decisions of the Board of Plumbing Examiners
and Appeals
114.1 Appe Ilate procedure.
Any person taking exception to a ruling of the plumbing
inspector as to the method of construction or use of materials
not specifically covered in this chapter may appeal therefrom
to the board of plumbing examiners and appeals, and the
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board may review any order or decision of the plumbing
inspector relating thereto. The board shall hear the
intervention of any interested person.
In a specific case where there are practical
difficulties of construction or arrangement in the way of
carrying out the strict letter of any provision of this
chapter or where there is a reasonable doubt as to the
exact meaning of any section thereof, as applied to a
specific case, or where unnecessary hardship would thereby
result, the board may in any such specific case, after due
hearing, recommend variance in the provisions of this
chapter so that the intention of this chapter shall be
carried out and substantial justice done. The action of
the board thereon shall be final.
114.2 Fees
Notice
thirty (30)
inspector.
appeal.
of appeal shall be in writing and filed within
days after decision is rendered by the plumbing
A fee of $25.00 shall accompany such notice of
114.3 Variations and Modifications
(a) The Board of Plumbing Examiners and Appeals, when
so appealed to and after a hearing, may vary the application
of any provision of this code to any particular case when,
in its opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest
injustice, and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose
of this code or public interest, or when, in its opinion
the interpretation of the plumbing inspector should be
modified or reversed.
(b) A decision of the board of plumbing examiners and
appeals to vary the application of any provision of this
code or to modify an order of the plumbing .inspector shall
specify in what manner such variation or modification is
made, the conditions upon which it is made and the reasons
therefor.
114.4 Decisions
(a) Every decision of the board of plumbing examiners
and appeals shall be final, subject, however, to such
remedy as any aggrieved party might have at law or in equity.
It shall be in writing and shall indicate the vote upon the
decision. Every decision shall be promptly filed in the
office of the plumbing inspector and shall be open to public
inspection; a certified copy shall be sent by mail or other-
wise to the appellant and a copy shall be kept publicly posted
in the office of the plumbing inspector for two weeks after
filing.
6.
(b) The board of plumbing examiners and appeals shall,
in every case, reach a decision without unreasonable or
unnecessary delay.
(c) If a decision'of the Board of plumbing examiners
and appeals reverses or modifies a refusal, order, or
disallowance of the plumbing inspector, or varies the
application of any provision of this code, the plumbing
inspector shall immediately take action in accordance with
such decision,
First Reading: May 14, 1973
Second Reading: May 21, 1973
This ordinance shall be effective on June 1, 1973,
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ITEM #5914
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray'Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved the following Ordinance to amend and reordain
Section 8-4 of the City Code relative to site plan requirements for
building permits:
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Ordinance No.449
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN
SECTION 8-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF VIRGINIA BEACH RELATING TO SITE
PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING PERMITS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That Section 3-4 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach is
amended and reordained to read as follows:
Five copies of a site plan prepared by a surveyor, engineer or
other person duly authorized by the State to practice as such, shall
be submitted with every application for approval, and shall contain
the following information:
(a) Present recorded owner of lot.
(b) Owner or lot numbers of all adjacent property.
(c) Boundary of the entire lot by course and distance.
(d) Iron pins 3/8" in diameter and 36" in length shall be
shown and installed at all lot corners, points of tangents, radii
and any point of bearing along a given course of the lot to be used
for the building site.
(e) Type of existing surface on street, map book and page
number of property in question.
(f) Type of construction (brick or frame), number of floors
(g) Width of all street pavements, existing right of way, pave-
ment edge and curbs.
(h) Location of existing easements and underground facilities,
all buildings (new and existing) and their dimensions. Location and
width of all sidewalks and curbs to be constructed.
(i) Size of stalls, width of aisles and type of surfacing in
parking areas and compliance with parking requirements.
(j) The location and type of all entrances and driveways in
conformity with city standards and specifications and approval of
the City Engineer as to location and type of entrances and driveways.
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(k) Location at building of sewer waste line to be connected
to a septic tank or other system. Where a septic tank is proposed,
the site plan must bear the approval of the Sanitary Engineer except
where a recorded subdivision plat has previously been approved by
the Sanitary Engineer.
(1) Approval of the Planning Director and City Engineer is
required on site plans for commercial, industrial and special use zones.
(m) Finish floor to be a minimum of einht and one-half (8.5)
feet above sea level, as established by City of Virginia Beach (and
USC&GS) meati sea level datum, or two and one-half (2.5) feet above
crown of. 'road, whichever is greater; unless adequate crainage is
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otherwise assured.
.is ordinance shall be effective June 1, 1973.
Firs .`eading: May 14, 1973
Second Reading: May 21, 1973
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the
21 day of May , 1973.
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ITEM #5915
On motion by Councilman Ferrell, seconded by Councilman Gardner, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield,..Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council denied the request of the Kings Grant West Swim and Racquet
Club for the purchase of certain property reserved to the City for public
use. To dispose of land of this nature to private groups would be in
violation of the intent of the ordinance, if not the letter of the
Ordinance, and also a practice of this type would endanger the City's
reservation requirement.
ITEM #591 6
On motion by Councilman Gardner, seconded by Councilman Baum, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Robert H. Callis, Jr., Mayor Robert B.
Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W.
Gardner, Clarence A. Holland, D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald
H. Rhodes, and Floyd E. Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council approved a proposed license between the City and the U. S.
Army concerning the joint use of a portion of Fort Story property as a
public bathing beach, and further appropriated the sum of $10,000 to
make the required improvements in this public use area.
ITEM #5919
On motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Rhodes, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Mayor Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor
F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W. Gardner, Clarence A. Holland
D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H. Rhodes, and Floyd E.
Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: Councilman Robert H. Callis, Jr.
The staff has carefully reviewed the facts that were brought outatring
the recent public hearing concerning the creation of a regional recreation
facility authority and the City's participation in that authority. It
was determined that participation in this regional authority by the City
would not be advantageous at this time, therefore, City Council
authorized the City Manager to notify SVPDC that the City of Virginia
Beach has chosen not to join the regional recreational authority.
ITEM #5920
Councilman J. Curtis Payne requested a proposed Resolution be brought
up at the next Council Meeting on June 4, 1973, regarding Cable T. V.
ITEM #5921
Mayor Cromwell reminded Council that due to the legal holiday on
May 28, 1973, the next Council Meeting will be June 4, 1973.
ITEM #5922
Mayor Cromwell reminded Council of the Meeting Tuesday, May 22, 1973,
at 7:30 p.m., regarding the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
ITEM #5923
Vice Mayor Ervin requested the Resolution regarding the financial
disclosure of department heads of the City be brought up at the
next regular meeting of City Council on June 4, 1973.
ITEM #5924
Mr. Sam Houston appeared before City Council regarding the Resolution
on financial disclosures by the department heads in the City of Virginia
Beach.
ITEM #5925
On motion by Councilman Rhodes, seconded by Councilman Ferrell, and by
recorded vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen John A. Baum, Mayor Robert B. Cromwell, Jr., Vice Mayor
F. Reid Ervin, George R. Ferrell, Charles W. Gardner, Clarence A. Holland
D. Murray Malbon, J. Curtis Payne, Donald H. Rhodes, and Floyd E.
Waterfield, Jr.
Nays: None
Absent: None
City Council noted its intention to hold a closed meeting on Monday,
June 4, 1973, for the purpose of discussing items permitted for discussion
under the Freedom of Information Act of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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ITEM #5926
On motion by Councilman Gardner, seconded by Councilman Malbon, and by
unanimous vote, the meeting' adjourned.
Richard J. Webbon, City Clerk
City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia
May 21, 1973
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OD - t B. C Jr., ayor