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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 3, 1989 Cit,@ c)-f E3@et@" "WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" CITY COLTNCIL -IOR MEYE- @. OMW@@. -1 VICF. MAY.@ ROBERT E. 11@ERT . @-., -.1@ 10@N A, MU., --l@ UBI I --AN. P@@- A.., -.1@ NMII K -.,Al I.- I IERRY, &,@ SE@O-@, JR,, 11 281 CITY HALL BUILDING MUNICIPAL CENTFR AUB-1 V --, JR. Cil, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-@2 1 -. Cill "@ (80@l 121 4303 1-H Ii.-. -l-, CMC@-@, C", Cl@@ JULY 3, 1989 ITEM 1. COUNCIL CONFERENCE SESSION - Conference Room - 12:00 NOON A. CITY COUNCIL CONCERNS ITEM 11. INFORMAL SESSION - Conference Room - 12:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf B. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL C. MOTION TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM 111. FORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber 2:00 PM A. INVOCATION: Reverend Ralph M. Halliwill Bayside Baptist Churcli B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA C. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL D. CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION E. MINUTES 1. INFORMAL & FORMAL SESSIONS - June 26, 1989 F. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY G. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. PLANNING a. Application of JAMES AND BARBARA CANDO for a Variance to Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires all lots created by subdivision meet all requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance, (4373 Southern Boulevard) (KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL b. Application of HAZEL S. OLIVER for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-7.5 Residential District to B-2 Community Business District on the North side of Haygood Road, 630 feet more or less east of Crossborough Road, containing 39,204 square feet (BAYSIDE BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL c. Application of LITTLETON F. PARKS for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-40 Residential Dristrict to R-30 Te-sidential District on the North side of Wishart Point Court, 350 feet more or less East of Battle Royal Circle, containing 8.56 acres (BAYSIDE BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL d. Application of KEMPSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH for a Conditional Use Permit for a church, religious education building, additions and renovations at the Northwest corner of Princess Anne and Overland Road (5204 Princpss Anne Road), containing 7.03 acres (KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH) Recommendation: APPROVAL e. Application of EASTERN SHORE CHAPEL Trustees for a Conditional Use Permit for church additions on the North side of Laskin Road, 150 feet Southwest of Bratten Avenue (2020 Laskin Road), containing 8 acres (LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL f. Application of ROBERT W. WHITE, JR. for a Conditional Use Permit for a single family dwelling in the AG-1 Agricultural District on the North side of Seaboard Road, 1721 feet West of Princess Anne Road, containing 5.69 acres (PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL g. Application of THOMAS A. POTTER/JAPANESE AUTO MASTERS, INC. for a Conditional Use Permit for an automotive repair facility on the West side of STkes-Avenue, 830 feet South of Virginia Beach Boulevard (129 Sykes Avenue), containing 16,000 square feet (LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL h . Application of THE VI RGI NIA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD for a Conditional Use Permit for a communication tower on the South side of North Landing Road, @000 feet West of West Neck Road (2925 Nortii Landing Road), containing 40 acres (PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH). Recommendation: APPROVAL i. Application of THE CONGREGATION OF HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH for a Conditional Use Permit for a church and related facilities on the North side oT P-rovidence Road, 651 feet East of Balfor Drive (5350 Providence Road) containing 5.25 acres, (KEMPSVILLE BOROUG[i). Recommendation: APPROVAL j. Application of REED ASSOCIATES for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-15 Residential District to R-10 Residential District, containing 5.213 acres (BAYSIDE BOROUGH). Parcel 1: Locatpd at the Northwest intersection of Reedtown Road and Sir Jones Lane. Parcel 2: Located at the Northeastern extremity of Reedtown Road. Parcel 3: Located on the West side of Reedtown Road at the Intersection with Old Reedtown Road. Parcel 4: Located on the South side of Old Reedtown Road at the intersection with Reedtown Road. Recommendation: APPROVAL k. Application of WILLIAM W. CHANDLER and WILLIAM DRINKWATER for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-7.5 Residential D!5trict to A-12 Apartment Distri@t on Site F. Linkhorn Park (3609 Holly Road), containing 10,672 square feet (VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH). Recommendation: DENIAL 1. Applica,@ion of 3 R & W, INC. for a Conditional Zoning Classification from R-5D Residential Duple@District to A-18 Apartment District on the West side of Centerville Turnpike, 1400 feet more or less South of Kempsville Road, (2001, 2013 and 2023 Cen-@erville Turnpike), containing 11.-0 acres (KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH). Recommendation: DENIAL m. AMEND and REORDAIN Ordinances of the City of Virginia Beach: Article 1, Section 107(h) re: Conditional Zoning. AND, Article 2, Section 211 re: temporary signs. H. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION 1. Ordinances to AMEND and REORDAIN the Code of the City of Virginia Beach re: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: a. ADDING Section 16-12, re: certain dwellings and dwelling units. b. ADDING a new Section 16-12.1, rp: Certificates of Exemption for certain dwellings. c. Repealing Section 16-5 re: private agreements between owners and occupants of prop @ y. d. Section 16-11 re: vlolations of Chapter 16. e. FIRST READING to APPROPRIATE $7,500 in additional revenue; and, to TRANSFER $74,676 from the FY 1989-90 General Fund Resorve for Contingencies to implement a Certificate of Occupancy Program for rental units. 2. Ordinance to AMEND and REORDAIN Section 4-85, 4-86, 4-87, 4-87.1, 4-87.2, 4-88, 4-89, 4-90, 4-91, 4-92, 4-92.1, 4-92.2, 4-93 and 4-94 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, re: bingo games and raffles. 3. Resolution authorizing the issuance of Minibonds of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the maximum amount of $2,000,000 in conjunction with the City's next regular General Obligation Bond sale scheduled for the Fall of 1989. 1. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in the ordinary course of business by City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. If an item is removed frorn the Consent Agenda, it will be discussed and voted upon separately. 1. Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to apply for Share-Homeless Intervention Funds. 2. Ordinance to TRANSFER funds frorn within the Department of Public Work's FY 1988-89 Operating Budget: a. $208,000 to the Division of Waste Managp-ment, Waste Disposal (10311), due to Increased collections frorn residences and commercial establishments. b. $296,000 to the Division of Waste @nagement, Waste Collection (10312) due to the Increased growth of vegetation and increased services. 3. LOW BIDS: a. Suburban Grading & Utilities, Inc. $1,472,420.00 Contract I - Broad Bay Colony Sewer and Water Distribution Facilities CIP 6-935 b. Crowder Contracting Company, Inc. $132,700.00 Contract 11 - Broad Bay Colony Pump Station CIP 5-039 c. Utility Builders, Inc. $834,589.50 Contarct 11 - Great Neck Point Distribution Facilities CIP 6-942 d. Van de Riet Construction Cornpany, Inc. $232,861.00 Contract Ill - Great Neck Point Sewer Pump Stations CIP 5-022 4. BINGO PERMIT: TIDEWATER VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION 5. Ordinance authorizing tax refunds in the amount of $1,211.53. J. APPOINTMENTS ADVERTISING ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS FRANCIS LAND HOUSE BOARD OF GOVERNORS RESORT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION TIDEWATER REGIONAL GROUP HOME COMMISSION K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS L. NEW BUSINESS M. ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL RECESS July 11 - 31, 1989 iap 7/3/89 M I N U T E S VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginla Beach, Virginia July 3, 1989 The CITY COUNCIL CONCERNS SESSION of the VIRCINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL was called to order by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf in the Conference Room, City Hall on @ionday, July 3, 1989, at 12:00 NOON. Council Members Present: Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Absent: Barbara M. Henley (ENTERED: 12:08 P.M.) John L. Perry (ENTERED: 12:35 P.M.) - 2 - C I T Y C 0 U N C I L C 0 N C E R N S ITE24 # 31459 Councilman Moss referenced the meeting of the "TURN OF THE CENTURY STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITREE" on June 27, 1989, at 7:00 P.@l. at the Central Library. Councilman Moss reiterated the various issues under consideration: (1) Significantly reducing the ratio of students to the number of computers in the School (2) Tnvestigating significant introduction of that type of technology (Information Systems) into the School system (3) Increased advance courses (4) Testing every year (5) Lengthening the School Day (6) Increased courses in Elementary Schools, i.e., Foreign Languages. The Plan ultimately ADOPTED will have some revenue enhancement tax increase implications. ITEM # 31460 Councilman Balko referenced the letter from Richard H. Powell, President - Virginia Beach Christian Outreach Group relative the Shelter on Virginia Beach Boulevard and North Birdneck Road (ADOPTED by City Council on October 10, 1988). Richard Powell is requesting the City waive certain fees on the hook-up of water and sewer. Councilman Balko requested the City assist in this particular matter. Councilman Heischober referenced Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to apply for Share-Homeless Intervention Funds (See Item V-I.1 of the CONSENT AGENDA). Councilman Heischober inquired whether these funds could be utilized in connection with Richard Powell's request. The City Manager will investigate and advise City Council. ITE@l # 31461 Vice Mayor Fentress referenced the real estate tax relief program for the Elderly and Handicapped. Vice Mayor Fentress requested Patricia Phillips, Director of Research and Strategic Analysis, BRIEF City Council relative the various options at the City Council Meeting on July 10, 1989. ITEM # 31462 Vice Mayor Fentress referenced the application of BACK BAY SPORTING CLAYS, INC. for a Conditional Use Permit for a recreational facility of an outdoor nature (clay pigeon shooting range) on the South side of Campbells Landing Road, 4752 feet more or less East of Morris Neck Road, containing 20 acres (PUNGO BOROUGH) (ADOPTED by City Council on June 26, 1989). Vice Mayor Fentress requested as the Conditional Use Permit was for a period of one year, this application be returned to City Council for renewal and not renewed administratively. Mayor Oberndorf referenced the Memorandum from Linda Thieman Xenakis, an adjacent resident, relative enforcement of these conditions. Kathleen Hassen, Administrative Assistant for Citizen Affairs, will respond to Mrs. Xenakis' concerns. Councilwoman Parker inquired whether there was a noise level these residents may have to tolerate. The City Manager will research and advise City Council. Councilwoman Henley requested Acting City Attorney Kevin Cosgrove inquire of the Commonwealth Attorney relative her role as the Borough Representative. If the residents were to voice concerns at what point may she be involved or because of her ABSTENTION, must she refer them to another Council Member. Councilwoman Henley also inquired whether she could mention such items as parking, access roads and signage as not being addressed in the application and wliether she might have a role in co-ordinating these conditions. - 3 - C IT Y C 0 UN C I L C ON C E R N S ITal # 31462 (Continued) Councilwoman McClanan inquired whether a sign would be installed, as this was not a Condition. The City Manager advised when same is returned to City Council, a complete record of all the complaints will accompany this application. Councilwoman McClanan advised receipt of the total number of complaints since 1984 comprising approximately eight-two in the vicinity of this application. ITEM # 31463 Councilman Moss advised his concerns relative an Advisory Referendum in November relative Light Rail Transit as "Mass Transit" in Virginia Beach. This will be discussed under UNFINISIIED BUSINESS during the Formal Agenda. ITEM # 31464 Councilwoman Parker referenced the Ordinance to AMEND the Guidelines for not- for-profit agencies receiving grant funds from the City of Virginia Beach and to ESTABLISH a COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION INCENTIVE GRANT ALLOCATION REVIEW COMISSION for allocation of funds to such agencies. This Ordinance was DEFERRED INDEFINITELY on March 6, 1989. City Council had requested the Ordinance be restructured similar to the Arts and Humanities Commission's procedure of timing and submission for grant allocations. The City Manger will prepare a BRIEFTNG relative same. ITEM # 31465 Councilwoman Henley inquired relative the Ordinance concerning reimbursement of City Council Expenses. The City Manager will advise. ITEM 31466 Councilwoman Henley complimented the implementation of the ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY Program. ITEM 31467 The City Manager advised work was also commencing relative the Mayor's suggestion of an ADOPT-A-BEACH Program. The Beach would be divided into mile long segments sponsored by different organizations for clean-up. Vice Mayor Fentress had questioned Robert Scott, Director of Planning, if the City Zoning Ordinance could be AMENDED to not permit bus stations in strip shopping centers. Robert Scott advised this change could be made and should be initiated by the City Council. The particular shopping center on Laskin Road includes Ocean Seafood, Western Union and Greyhound Bus Station. The Feeder Lane is very narrow. The Buses stopping here to pick up passengers is a nuisance to neighbors. The ground is saturated with oil and is a traffic hazard as well. The City Manager will advise. ITEM # 31468 Councilwoman lienley inquired whether North Landing Elementary has become a permanent bus storage facility. - 4 - C 0 N C E R N S 0 F T H E M A Y 0 R ITEM # 31469 Mayor Oberndorf referenced an anonymous petition, REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS, from a Beach Borough Resident. This petition is to remove the new parking meters at the Resort Strip. The rates have been doubled and the hours are extended to 7:00 P.M. which is depicted as unfair. Copies will be provided to all Members of City Council. (Copy of same is hereby made a part of the record.) ITEM # 31470 Mayor Oberndorf requested Acting City Attorney Kevin Cosgrove DRAFT an Ordinance relating to Executives who leave the Professional Employment of the City and designating an appropriate time for them to return to do business with the various City Departments. - 5 - ITEM # 31471 The INFORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL was called to order by Mayor Meyera E. Obe rndorf in the Gonterence Room, Ci ty HAII Bui Idl ng, on Monday, July 3, 1989, at 12:30 P.M. Council Members Present: Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Nancy K. Parker, Nbyor Meyera E. Oberndorf and William D. Sessorns, Jr. Council Members Absent: John L. Perry - 6 - ITEM # 31472 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf entertained a motion to permit City Counci I to conduct its EXECUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to Section 2.1-344, Code of Virginia, as amended, for the following purposes: 1. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion or consideration of prospective candidates for employment, appointment of specif ]c publ lc off Icers, appointees, or employees pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A) (1). (a) Appointments for City Council appointive bodies; and, (b) Employment of City Attorney. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fentress, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council voted to proceed into EXECUTIVE SESSION. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, John A. Baum,* Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. *Clanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John L. Perry *Councilman John A. Baum LEFT the Meeting after the vote at 12:30 P.M. - 7 - F 0 R M A L S E S S I 0 N VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL July 3, 1989 2:00 P.M. Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf cal led to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL In the Council Chambers, City Hall Building, on Monday, July 3, 1989, at 2:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Absent: John A. Baum INVOCATION: Reverend Ralph M. Halliwill Bayside Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 8 Item V-D.I. CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM 31473 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fentress, seconded by Counci Iman Moss, City Counci I ADOPTED: CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Only public buslness matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Executive Session to which this certification resolution applies; AND, Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginla Beach City Council. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent. John A. Baum CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VIRGINIA BEACII CITY COUNCIL WIIEREAS: Tlie Virginia Beacli City Council. convened into EXECUTIVE SESSION, PL[rsuant to Lhe affirmative vote recorded fiere aiid in accordance witti tlie provisiolis of Tlie Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WIIEREAS: Section 2.1-344.1 of tlie Code of Virginia requires a certification by ttie governing body that sucli Executive Session was conducted in conformity with Virg:'Lnia law. NOW, 'niEREFORE, BE IT RESOI,VED: the Virgiriii Beacli City Couticil liereby certifies ttiat, to the besl of eacli member's ktiowledge, (a) oiily public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meetirig requirements by Virgiiiia law were di.scussed in Executive Session to wliich tliis certificition resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in tlie motion convenlng Lhis Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. MOTION; Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fentress, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council voted to proceed into EXECUTIVE SESSION to consider: PERSONNEL MATTERS: DiscussioTi or consideration of prospective candidates for employment, appointment of specific public officers, appointees, or employees pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A) (1). (a) Appointments for City Council appointive bodies; and, (b) Employment of City Attorney. VOI'E: Council Members Voting AYE: Albert W. Ball(o, Jolin A. Baum, Vice Mtyor Rol)erL F". Felitress, liarold fleischober, Barbara M. ficnley, Reba S. McClatian, Jolin D. Moss, t@layor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Naricy K. Parker and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Counci I Members Votitig NAY: Non6 Council Members ABSTAINING: Notio Council Members ABSENT for tlie Vote: John L. Perry Council @lembers ABSENT for tlie Meetin-.: Jolin A. Bauni _@th flodges Smith, CMC/AAI,-, City Clerk 9 Item V-E.I. MINUTES ITEM 31474 Upon motion by Counci lman Sessoms, seconded by Counci lwoman Parker, City Council APPROVED the Minutes of the INFORMAL & FORMAL SESSIONS of June 26, 1989. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McCianan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. BaLin - 10 - Item V-E.2. INTRODUCTION ITEM # 31475 ADD-ON Mayor Oberndorf introduced Miss Eline Spros, Daughter of the Mayor in Hol land, visiting America and staying in the horne of the City Clerk of Virginia Beach, Ruth Hodges Smith. Mayor Oberndorf presented Eline with a CERTIFICATE OF HONORARY CITIZENSHIP signed by all Members of City Council. CIT-itu of IJ'tr@-inta @ear4 pe it @noeun z4nt @agor unb Tit@ Tonnril of Virginia Pearh 'Vao (gonferreb t4e Zitle of @onararU 19-tt-tzvn (iq upon ,Wngor @tiesteb to, tllio 4w ba@ of @/0 19 89 Item V-F. I . PUBLIC COMMENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ITEM # 31476 The Mayor DECLARED a period of PUBLIC COMMENT relative: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY The following spoke in SUPPORT ot the Ordinance: Captain Les Fenlon, Chairman of the Great Neck Association of Civlc Leagues. (Copy ot Letter dated June 29, 1989, in SUPPORT was distributed and Is hereby made a part of the record.) Ron Ripley, Governmental Affairs Chairman - Tidewater Builders Association, 4064 Bridgehampton Lane. Mayor Oberndorf referenced letter from R. Dean Lee, Chairman of the Board - Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce - Virginia Beach Division, indicating the Chamber's endorsement of said Ordinance. There being no turther speakers, the Mayor CLOSED the period of PUBLIC COWENT. - 12 - Item Y-G.1 PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31477 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf DECLARED a PUBLIC HEARING on: PLANNING (a) JAMES AND BARBARA CANDO VARIANCE (b) HAZEL S. OLIVER CHANGE OF ZONING (c) LITTLETON F. PARKS CHANGE OF ZONING (d) KEMPSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (e) EASTERN SHORE CHAPEL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (f) ROBERT W. WHITE, JR. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (g) THOMAS A. POTTER/JAPANESE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AUTO MASTERS, INC. (h) THE VIRGINIA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (1) THE CONGREGATION OF HOPE LUTHERAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CHURCH (j) REED ASSOCIATES CHANGE OF ZONING (k) WILLIAM W. CHANDLER AND CHANGE OF ZONING WILLIAM DRINKWATER (1) 3 R & W, INC. CONDITONAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION (m) CONDITIONAL ZONING Article 1, Section 107(h) TEMPORARY SIGNS Article 2, Section 211 - 13 - Item V-G.I. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31478 Elizabeth C. Cando, 107 South Gun Avenue, Phone: 486-1003, the applicant, represented herself Upon motion by Councilman Moss, seconded by Councilman Heischober, City Council APPROVED the application of JAMES AND BARBARA CANDO for a Variance to Section 4.4(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires that lots created by subdivision meet all requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance. Appeal from Decisions of Administative Officers In regard to certain elements of the Subdivision Ordinance, Subdivision for James & Barbara Cando. Property is located at 4373 Southern Boulevard. Plats with more detailed information are available in the Department of Planning. KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None r,ouncil Members Absent: John A. BaLin - 14 - Item V-G.I.b. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31479 Attorney Robert Cromwell, Pembroke One, Phone: 499-8971, represented the applicant Upon motion by Counci lman Perry, seconded by Counci Iman Heischober, City Counci I ADOPTED an Ordinance upon appl [cation of HAZEL S. OLIVER for a Change of Zoning District Classification: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF HAZEL S. OLIVER FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM R-7.5 TO B-2 Z07891249 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Hazel S. Oliver for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-7.5 Residential District to B-2 Cornmunity Business District on the north side of Haygood Road, 630 feet more or less east of Crossborough Road. Said parcel contains 39,204 square feet. Plats with more detailed Information are available In the Department of Planning. BAYSIDE BOROUGH. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-nine. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McCianan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. BaLrn Item V-H.l.c. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31480 Attorney Robert Cromwell, Pembroke One, Phone: 499-8971, represented the applicant Upon motion by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of LITTLETON F. PARKS for a Change of Zoning: ORDTNANCE UPON APPLICATION OF LITTLETON F. PARKS FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFTCATION FROM R-40 TO R-30 Z07891250 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRIGNIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Littleton F. Parks for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-40 to R-30 on certain property located on the north side of Wishart Point Court, 350 feet more or less east of Battle Royal Circle. Said parcel contains 8.56 acres. Plats with more detailed information are available in the Department of Planning. BAYSIDE BOROUGH. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-nine. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 16 - Item V-H.I.d. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31481 Wi III am McCl urg, 1092 La skin Road, Phone: 428-7004, Architect, represented the applicant James 0. Stocks, Jr. 178 Coventry Road, Phone: 499-9910, Church Bui Iding and Planning Committee, represented the applicant Upon mot ion by Counc I I man Moss, seconded by Vi ce @yor Fentress, Cl ty Counc i I ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of KEMPSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF KEMPSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH R07891232 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Kempsville Baptist Church for a Conditional Use Permit for a church, religious education building, additions and renovations at the northwest corner of Princess Anne Road and Overland Road. Said parcel Is located at 5204 Princess Anne Road and contains 7.03 acres. Plats with more detal led inforrnation are avai lable in the Department ot Planning. KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH. The following conditions shall be required: 1. All internal property lines must be vacated by recorded plat. 2. The utilizatlon of best management practices for controlling stormwater runoff which are reasonably applicable to the development of the site. Thls Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-nine. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baun - 17 - Item V-H.I.e. PLIBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31482 Donald H. Clark, 900 Sovran Bank Bul Iding, Phone: 499-8800, Trustees of Eastern Shore Chapel, represented the applicant Upon motion by Counci Iman Ba I ko, seconded by Counci lman Perry, City Counci I ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of EASTERN SHORE CHAPEL TRUSTEES for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF EASTERN SHORE CHAPEL TRUSTEES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CHURCH ADDITIONS R07891233 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ord lnance upon appl icat Ion of The Trustees, Eastern Shore Chapel for a Conditional Use Permit for church additions on the north side of Laskin Road, 150 feet southwest of Bratten Avenue. Said parcel is located at 2002 Laskin Road and contains 8 acres. Plats with more detai led Information are avai lable in the Department of Planning. LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH. The following condition shall be required: 1. The utilization of best management practices for controlling stormwater runoff which are reasonably applicable to the development of the site. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-nine. Voting: 10-0 Council %mbers Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McCianan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baun - 18 - Item V-G.l.f. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31483 Attorney Michael Barney, 3201 High Borough, Phone: 624-3101, represented the applicant Upon motion by Councilwoman NtClanan, seconded by Councilwoman Henley, City Oouncil ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of ROBERT W. WHITE, JR., for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ROBERT W. WHITE, JR., FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IN THE AG-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT R07891234 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Robert W. White, Jr., for a Conditional Use Permlt for a single family dwelling In the AG-1 Agricultural District on the north side of Seaboard Road, 1721 feet west of Princess Anne Road. Said parcel contains 5.69 acres. Plats with more detailed Information are available in the Department of Planning. PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH. The following condition shall be required: 1. A plat must be recorded creating the 5.69-acre parcel. The 5.69-acre parcel requires a resubdivlsion and is permissible under the Agricultural Lands Area Overlay District Ordinance It wlil not count against the one lot exernption. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-nine. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McCianan, John D. Moss, %yor %yera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. BaLgn - 19 - Item V-G.l.g. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31484 Thomas A. Potter, 1944 Clifton Road, Phone: 425-3080, represented the applicant Upon motion by Co unc II man Ba I ko, seconded by VI ce Mayor Fentress, Cl ty Co unc i I ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of THOMAS A. POTTER/JAPANESE AUTO MASTERS, INC. for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF THOMAS A. POTTER/JAPANESE AUTO MASTERS, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT R07891235 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Thomas A. Potter/Japanese Auto Masters, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for an automotive repair facility on the west side of Sykes Avenue, 830 feet south of Virginia Beach Boulevard. Said parcel is located at 129 Sykes Avenue and contains 16,000 square feet. Plats with more detailed infor-mation are available in the Department of Planning. LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH. The following conditions shall be requlred: 1. Required Category VI screening was not shown on the submitted site plan. Category VI screening will be required during detailed site plan review unless a variance from the Board of Zonlng Appeals is obtained. 2. Only vehicles awaiting parts may be stored on the site outside of normal business hours. These vehicles must be kept in the rear portion of the site, out of public view. 3. No outside storage of automobile parts will be allowed. 4. The utilization of Best Vanagament Practices for controlling stormwater runoff which are reasonably applicable to the development of the site. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-nlne. - 20 - Item V-G.l.g. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31484 (Continued) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessc>ms, Jr. Council Mernbers Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. BaLin - 21 - Item V-G.I.h. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31485 Robert Mullen, 905 St. Andrews Place, represented the appllcant The following registered in SUPPORT but did not speak: Curt Ne IIis , 927 South Bi rd neck Road, Phone: 425-6272 Gwen Cowart 2925 North Landing Road, Phone: 427-8047 Upon motion by Counci lwoman McClanan, seconded by Counci Iman Perry, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of THE VIRGINIA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF THE VIRGINIA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD FOR A CONDITIC)NAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMUNICATION TOWER R07891236 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of The Virginia Beach School Board for a Conditional Use Permit for a communication tower on the south side of North Landlng Road, 3000 feet west of West Neck Road. Said parcel is located at 2925 North Landing Road and contains 40 acres. Plats with more detailed Information are available in the Department of Planning PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH. The followlng condition shall be required: 1. Required screening was not shown on the submitted site plan. Screening will be required during detailed site plan review unless a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals is obtained. This Ordinance shal I be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-nine. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Wyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. BaLxn - 22 - Item V-G.I.i. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31486 James L. Overton, Sr., P.E., 321 Cleveland Place, Phone: 490-1691, Vice President, Waterway Surveys & Engineering, Ltd., represented the applicant Upon motion by Councilman Moss, seconded by Vice Mayor Fentress, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of THE CONGREGATION OF HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH for a Conditional Use Permit: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF THE CONGREGATION OF HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH AND RELATED FACILITIES R07891237 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACII, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of The Congregation of Hope Lutheran Church for a Conditional Use Permit for a church and related facilities on the north side of Providence Road, 651 feet east of Balfor Drive. Said parcel is located at 5350 Providence Road and contains 5.25 acres. Plats with more detailed information are available in the Department of Planning. KEMPSVILLE BOROUGH. The following condition shall be required: 1. The utilization of Best Management Practices for controlling stormwater runoff which are reasonably applicable to the development of the site. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Dav of Julv. Ninetp-pn Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and Willia. D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 23 - Item V-G.l.j. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31487 Attorney Robert Cromwell, Pembroke One, Phone: 499-8971, represented the applicant Carl M. Monroe, 1205 Captain Adams Court, Phone: 460-1470, President of the Thoroughgood Civic League, spoke in OPPOSITION The City Clerk referenced letter of June 5, 1989, from Anne Denny, President - Witchduck Civic League. Anne Denny advised the Civic League was NOT opposed to the application at this time. Upon motion by Councilman Perry, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of REED ASSOCIATES for a Change of Zoning: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF REED ASSOCIATES FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT CLASSTFTCATION FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-10 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Z07891251 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGTNTA Ordinance upon application of Reed Associates for a Change of Zoning District Classification from R-15 Residential District to R-10 Residential District on the following parcels: Parcel 1: Located at the northwest intersection of Reedtown Road and Sir Jones Lane. Parcel 2: Located at the northeastern extremity of Reedtown Road. Parcel 3: Located on th6 west side of Reedtown Road at the intersection with Old Reedtown Road. Parcel 4: Located on the south side of Old Reedtown Road at the intersection with Reedtown Road. Said parcels contain 5.213 acres. Plats with more detailed information are available in the Department of Planning. BAYSIDE BOROUGH.* This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third Day of July, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-nine. *Application of REED ASSOCIATES from R-4 to R-6 had been previously DENIED on January 25, 1988, Item # 28734 - 24 - Item V-G.l.j. PLn3LIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31487 (Oontinued) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Voyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. BaLm - 25 - Item V-G.l.k. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31488 Attorney Don Clark, requested DEFERRAL as the applicant's attorney his partner, Wayne Thomas, is unable to be in attendance George M. Shaw, Jr., 3601 Holly Road, Phone: 425-7845, represented the Princess Anne Manor Corporation, registered in OPPOSITION but agreed to the DEFERRAL Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fentress, seconded by Councilman Balko, City Council DEFERRED until the City Council Meeting of July 10, 1989, an Ordinance upon application of WILLIAM W. CHANDLER AND WILLIAM DRINKWATER for a Change of Zoning: ORDTNANCE UPON APPLICATION OF WILLIAM W. CHANDLER AND WILLIAM DRINKWATER FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM R-7.5 TO A-12 Ordinance upon application of William W. Chandler and William Drinkwater for a Change of Zoning District Classification form R-7.5 Residential District to A-12 Apartment District on Site F, Linkhorn Park. Said parcel is located at 3609 Holly Road and contains 10,672 square feet. VIRGINIA BEACH BOROUGH. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McCianan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 26 - Item V-G.1.1. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31489 Ronald C. Ripley, 4064 Bridgehampton Lane, represented the applicant, and originally requested DEFERRAL to enable the inclusion of the proffer a condofnin!Ln or for-sale units. The applicant has been unable to arrange a Meeting with the Civic League. Opponents did not agree to a DEFERRAL. Attorney Michale Inman, represented the applicant and advised their Interest in being under the new Conditional Zoning Ordinance and the addition of the proffer of a condominium or for-sale units. Attorney Michael Inman requested WITHDRAWAL, if Deferral was not desired and a resubrnission under the new Conditlonal Zoning Ordinance. OPPOSITION: Oscar Ra 1 1 e, 1945 Arlington Arch Drive, Phone. 479-0360, represented the Alexandria Civic League, and advised their opposition to WITHDRAWAL as wel I as DEFERRAL John Bennett, 1901 Dul les Court, Phone: 479-9619, represented the Alexandria Civic League and advised of a petition containing 200 signatures In OPPOSITION. The City Clerk referenced the following 'phone calls received from residents of Alexandria notlng their OPPOSITION: Marlene %gnone Patti Van Buren James Edwards Steve Gao Sylvio Canu Mrs. Anthony DeVino Upon motion by Counci Iman Moss, seconded by Vice %yor Fentress, City Council DENIED an Ordinance upon appl lcation of 3 R & W, INC. for a Conditional Zoning Classification: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF 3 R & W, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM R-5D TO A-18 Ordinance upon application of 3 R & W, Inc. for a Conditional Zoning Classification from R-5D Residential Duplex District to A-18 Apartment District on the west side of Centerville Turnpike, 1400 feet more or less south of Kempsville Road. Said parcel is located at 2001, 2013 and 2023 Cenerville Turnpike and contains 11.6 acres. Plats with more detailed information are available In the Department of Planning. KEMSPVILLE BOROUGH. - 27 - Item V-G.I.I. PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31489 (Continued) Votlng: 9-1 Counc I I Mem bers Vot I ng Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: John L. Perry Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 28 - Item V-G.I.m.(l) PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31490 WIIIlam J. Hol loran, Exec ut l ve Dlrector - Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 4512 Virginia Beach Boulevard, advised the Chamber supports the Planning Commission's recommendation to DEFER the Conditional Zoning Amendments until the ADOPTION of the updated Comprehensive Plan and the Capital Improvement Program meets standards required by the enabling legislation. Upon motion by Vice Voyor Fentress, seconded by Councilman Perry, City Council DEFERRED until the updated Comprehensive Plan is ADOPTED and the Capital Improvement Program meets standards required by the enabling legislation: Ordinance to amend and reordain Article 1, Section 107(h) of the Clty Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Conditional Zoning. Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, John D. @s, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Councll Members Voting Nay: Reba S. McCianan Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 29 - Item V-G.I.m.(2) PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING ITEM # 31491 Wi II i am J. HoIIoran, Exec uti ve Dl rector - Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 4512 Virginia Beach Boulevard, advised support of Article 2, Section 211 re: temporary signs and referenced letter of July 3, 1989, frorn R. Dean Lee, Chairman of the Board - Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce - Virginia Beach Division, In support ot said Ordinance. Said letter Is hereby made a part of the record. Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Vice Mayor Fentress, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to Amend Section 211 of the City Zoning Ordinance of the City of Virginia Beach, pertaining to Teinporary Signs. Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, John D. Moss, Mayor Wyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Councli Members Voting Nay: Reba S. McClanan Council Members Absent: John A. Baum 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 211 OF THE CITY 2 ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 3 BEACH, PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS 4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 5 BEACH, VIRGINIA: 6 That Section 211 of the City zoning Ordinance of the City 7 of Virginia Beach, pertaining to temporary signs, be, and hereby 8 is, amended and reordained to read as follows: 9 Section 211. Signs permitted in all districts. 10 The following types of signs are exempted from all of the 11 provisions of this ordinance, except for illumination, construction 12 and safety regulations and the following standards: 13 14 (b) Temporary signs. 15 (1) Temporary signs announcing any public, charitable, 16 educational, @ religious or other noncommercial event or function, 17 located entirely ;;ithin upon the pr-em4:ses ef 4 1, , I 18 property on which such event or function is held and set back no 19 less than ten (19) seven (7) feet from the property line, ap te a 20 and havinq a maximum sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet. 21 Such signs shall be allowed no more than thirty (30) days prior to 22 the event or function and must be removed within seven (7) days 23 after the event or function. such signs may be illuminated in 24 accordance with the restrictions set forth is section 213 hereof. 25 If building-mounted, thpgp such signs shall be flat wall signs and 26 shall not project above the roofline. If gE9URd FR9URted 27 freestanding, the @ height of anV such sign shall be no more 28 than eight (8) twelve (12) feet above ground level. 29 (2) Temporary signs of a commercial nature announcing grand 30 openings or other special events or promotions, subiect to the 31 limitations as to size, height and location set forth in 32 subdivision (1) hereof. Such signs shall be displaved no more than 33 three times per year bV anV business or establishment, nor for any 34 period in excess of seve (7) da s. 35 (3) Temporary signs consistinq of, or mounted upon, balloons, 36 subject to the requirements of subdivisions (1) and (2) hereof.- 37 provided, however, that such signs may project above the roofline 38 and may, if freestanding, have a height not exceeding thirty (30) 39 feet from ground level. 40 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, 41 Virginia, on the 3 day of July 1989. 42 WMM/dhh/epm 43 03/01/89 44 03/16/89 45 05/17/89 46 CA-89-3198 47 \ordin\proposed\45-21lczo.pro 2 - 30 - Item V-H.I.a/b/c/d ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM # 31492 Upon motion by Councilwoman McClanan, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinances to AMEND and REORDAIN the Code of the City of Virginia Beach re: CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: ADOPTED AS AMENDED'@, ADDING Section 16-12 re: certain dwellings and dwelling units. " Section (m), page 6: Said Ordinance shall be effective immediately for a period of two years. AND, ADOPTED: ADDING a new Section 16-12.1, re: Certificates of Exemption for certain dwellings. Repealing Section 16-5 re: private agreements between owners and occupants of property. Section 16-11 re: violations of Chapter 16. Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: John A. Baum 6,S TO 1,EGtL AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN HE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA EACH, VIRGINIA, BY ADDING SECTION 6-12, PERTAINING TO CERTIFICATES OF 5 OCCUPANCY FOR CERTAIN DWELLINGS AND 6 DWELLING UNITS 7 WHEREAS, the public health, safety and welfare require 8 that the City's housing stock be maintained in good condition and 9 repair; and 10 WHEREAS, there are a substantial number of areas within 11 the City in which the housing stock would be most benefitted by a 12 program of housing inspections; and 13 WHEREAS, it is the intention of this ordinance to 14 ensure, to the extent possible, that rental properties within 15 certain designated areas of the City remain in good condition and 16 repair for the benefit of the occupants thereof, their neighbors 17 and the citizens of the City; a-nd 18 WHEREAS, it is the further intention of this Ordinance 19 to prevent neighborhood blight and deterioration and to protect 20 property values in the community; 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE 22 CITY OP VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 23 That the Code of the City of Virginia Beach be, and 24 hereby is, amended and reordained by the addition of a new 25 section, to be numbered Section 16-12, which shall read as 26 follows: 27 Section 16-12. Certificates of Occupancy; Inspections of Certain 28 Dwellings and Dwelling Units. 29 (a)(1) No owner of any dwelling or dwelling unit located in 30 an area desiqnated by the city manager as a Special Emphasis Area 31 pursuant to subsection (b) hereof shall permit any person to 32 occupy such property as a tenant or otherwise for valuable 33 consideration, except pursuant to the sale or exchange thereof, 34 unless a Certificate of Occupancy authorizing the occupancy of the 35 property has been issued by the director of housing and 36 neighborhood preservation. Once issued, a Certificate of 37 occupancy shall not thereafter be required for a period of one 38 year or until the property is to be occupied exclusively by 39 persons other than those in occupancy on the date such Certificate 40 was issued, whichever period is the greater. In the case of 41 dwellings and dwelling units for which a certificate of occupany 42 has been issued by the zoning administrator pursuant to Section 43 103 of the City Zoning ordinance, the provisions of Section 16- 44 12.1 (c) shall ap@. 45 (2) No Certificate of Occupancy shall be required for any 46 property occupied as of the date the area in which it is located 47 is designated as a Special Emphasis Area until such property 48 becomes occupied exclusively by persons other than those in 49 occupancy on such date. 50 (3) No electric power company shall commence electrical 51 service to a property subject to this section or continue service 52 to any such property upon a change of occupancy thereof unless a 53 valid Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of 54 Occupancy has been issued for such property. The director shall 55 promptly notify the electrical power company of the issuance of a 56 Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. 57 (b) The city manager shall designate as Special Emphasis 58 Areas those areas within the City to which the provisions of this 59 section shall apply. Such areas shall be designated upon the 60 basis of the following criteria: 61 (1) Number and percentage of dwellings and dwelling 62 units occupied exclusively by persons other than the owner 63 thereof; 64 (2) Physical condition of dwellings and dwelling units, 65 as determined by exterior housing condition surveys and code 66 enforcement statistics; and 67 (3) Eligibility for federal and state housing 68 assistance programs. 69 In designating Special Emphasis Areas, the city manager shall 70 give due regard to each of the criteria set forth hereinabove as 2 71 indicators of areas most likely to be benefitted from the 72 provisions of this ordinance. He shall set forth, in writing, his 73 findings and reasons for designating a Special Emphasis Area. 74 (c) The designation of an area as a Special Emphasis Area by 75 the city manager shall be reviewed by him on an annual basis. 76 When it appears that the application of the aforesaid criteria no 77 longer warrants the designation of a certain area of the City as 78 a Special Emphasis Area, he shall rescind his designation of such 79 area as a Special Emphasis Area. 80 (d) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of property 81 subject to the requirements of this section to notify the director 82 of any pending change of occupancy of such property and to request 83 an inspection thereof. Such inspection shall be performed within 84 two working days of the receipt of the request for inspection. 85 There shall be no fee for an initial inspection, but a fee of 86 twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged in the event repairs 87 or corrections are required and have not been completed by the 88 time of reinspection of the property. The owner of such property 89 shall also be responsible for requesting a reinspection if 90 required. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued unless all 91 required fees have been paid. 92 (e) The director shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy if 93 the property complies with all applicable laws, ordinances, 94 regulations and standards set forth in, or adopted or incorporated 95 by, the Code of the City of Virginia Beach. In the event the 96 property is not in compliance with any one or more of such laws,- 97 ordinances, regulations and standards, no Certificate of Occupancy 98 shall be issued. A Certificate of Occupancy may be issued 99 immediately upon the conclusion of the initial inspection of the 100 property, so long as all requirements for the issuance thereof 101 have been met. 102 (f)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (e), the 103 director shall, in the circumstances set forth in subdivision (2) 104 hereof, issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. A Temporary 105 Certificate of Occupancy shall authorize the occupancy of the 3 1 06 property for -such period of time as is reasonably necessary to 107 remedy or correct all defects or violations by reason of which the 108 Certificate of Occupancy was reeused, but not in excess of sixty 109 (60) days. Every such certificate shall set forth the period of 110 time for which temporary occupancy is authorized. It shall be a ill condition of the issuance of every Temporary Certificate of 112 occupancy that the property shall be brought into complete 113 compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and 114 standards within the period of time specified therein, and the 115 willful failure to bring the property into such compliance shall 116 be a violation of this section. The director may extend a 117 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for an additional period of not 118 more than sixty (60) days if the owner has diligently and in good 119 faith attempted to bring the property into compliance. 120 (2) A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued in 121 the event: 122 (i) Property for which a Certificate of Occupancy was 123 refused may reasonably be brought into compliance within sixty 124 (60) days from the date of issuance of the Temporary Certificate 125 of Occupancy; and 126 (ii) All necessary repairs or corrections may be 127 performed safely and without undue inconvenience to the occupants 128 of the property; and 129 (iii) The condition of the property does not 130 constitute a hazard to the health or safety of the occupants 131 thereof. 132 (3) A Temporary Certificate of occupancy may be issued 133 immediately upon the conclusion of the initial inspection of the 134 property, so long as all requirements for the issuance thereof 135 have been met. 136 (g) Any person aggrieved of any determination or decision of 137 the director made pursuant to this section shall have the right to 138 appeal such determination or decision within twenty (20) days to 139 the Board of Building Code Appeals. Notice of such appeal shall 140 be in writing, shall specify the grounds of appeal, and shall be 4 1 4 1 mailed or delivered to the director. All proceedings before the 142 Board shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia 143 Uniform Statewide BUilding Code. 1 4 4 (h) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit, 145 impair, alter or extend the rights and remedies of persons in the 146 relationship of landlord and tenant as such rights and remedies 147 exist under applicable law. 148 (i) Retrofitting of property subject to the provisions of 149 this section shall be required only if necessary to remedy a 150 serious and dangerous hazard to life or health. In all other 1 51 cases, dwellings and dwelling units shall be subject to the 152 requirements of law in effect at the time of their construction. 153 (j) Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve or 154 exempt any person from otherwise complying with all applicable 155 laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the 156 condition of buildings and other structures. 157 (k) As used in this section: 158 (1) The term "property" shall be limited to dwellings and 159 dwelling units, and grounds thereof, within Special Emphasis Areas 160 so designated by the city manager pursuant to subsection (b) 161 hereof; 162 (2) The term "owner" shall mean, notwithstanding the 163 definition thereof set forth in Section 16-2 of this Code, any 164 one or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested all 165 or part of the legal title to property, or all or part of the 166 beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of 167 property, including a mortgagee. Such term shall not be construed 168 to include any person acting solely as an agent or as a mortgagee 169 or trustee not in possession or control of the property. 170 (3) The term "director" shall mean the director of housing 171 and neighborhood preservation and such employees of the department 172 of housing and neighborhood preservation as the director may 173 designate to administer and enforce this section. 5 (4) The term "Person" shall mean any individual, group of 75 individuals, corporation, Partnership, business trust, association 76 or other leqal entitv, or any combination thereof. 77 (1) The provisions of this Ordinance are intended to be 78 severable, and if anv such provision be deemed or adjudged to be 79 invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions of this Ordinance 80 shall remain in full force and effect and their validity unimpaired. (m) This section shall be effective upon the date of its adoption and shall remain in effect until iulv 2, 1991. (n) A violation of this section shall be punishable as provided in Section 16-11 of this chapter. 86 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Bech, Virginia, 187 on the 3rd Jay of I,, I v 1989. 188 WMM/dhh/epm 02/ 1 5/ 8 9 190 04 19 8 9 191 0 5 2 4 89 192 0 5 25/ 8 9 0 5/ 26 / 8 9 06/12/89 0 6 / 20/ 8 9 07 / 03 / 8 9 197 CA-89-3160 \ordin\proposed\16-012.pro IE@' AS TO CO.NITENT5 t;,< E A@- i' , OVED AS I':) i.EC- A@ Ai'@l@D r@C@! U%,@ ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH BY ADDING 4 A NEW SECTION 16-12.1, PERTAINING TO 5 CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION FOR 6 CERTAIN DWELLINGS 7 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 8 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 9 That the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia 10 be, and hereby is, amended by the addition of a new section, 11 numbered section 16-12.1, which shall read as follows: 12 Section 16-12.1. Certificates of Exemption.- 13 (a) The director of housing and neighborhood preservation 14 shall issue a Certificate of Exemption in the circumstances set 15 forth in subsections (b) and (c). The effect of the issuance of 16 a Certificate of Exemption shall be to exempt any dwelling unit for 17 which such Certificate of Exemption has been issued from the 18 requirements of Section 16-12 of this Code. It shall not exempt 19 any such dwelling unit from compliance with applicable ordinances, 20 regulations and standards pertaining to the condition of housing. 21 (b) A Certificate of Exemption shall be issued if, and only 22 if, all of the following criteria have been met: 23 (1) The dwelling units to which the Certificate of 24 Exemption applies are contained in a unified multiple-family 25 dwelling development having no less than twenty (20) units, in 26 which development a property manager or property management entity 27 performs, or causes to be performed, regular maintenance of the 28 property; 29 (2) Written application for a Certificate of Exemption 30 has been made to the director of housing and neighborhood 31 preservation by the management or owner of such development; 32 (3) The management or owner has allowed the inspection 33 by city housing inspectors of not less than fifty per cent (50%) 3 4 of the vacant dwelling units, with a minimum of one (1) and a 35 maximum of ten (10) units, contained in such development. If no 36 units are vacant, such inspection shall be performed upon a unit 37 chosen by the inspector, but shall be subject to the consent of 38 the occupant thereof; and 39 (4) No material and substantial violations of any 40 applicable ordinance, regulation or standard pertaining to the 41 condition of housing exist within any of the units so inspected or 42 the interior of any building or upon the exterior of the property 43 of the development. 44 (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) hereof, 45 a Certificate of Exemption shall be issued for any dwelling or 46 dwelling unit located in a Special Emphasis Area at such time as 47 a certificate of occupancy for such dwelling or dwelling unit is 48 issued by the zoning administrator pursuant to Section 103 of the 49 City Zoning Ordinance. 50 (d) A Certificate of Exemption shall be valid for a period 51 of two (2) years from the date of issuance; provided, however, that 52 if any one or more material and substantial violations of 53 applicable ordinances, regulations or standards pertaining to the 54 condition of housing is found within that period, within a dwelling 55 unit or otherwise, the director of housing and neighborhood 56 preservation may revoke the Certificate of Exemption. A 57 Certificate of Exemption shall not be renewable except upon new 58 application and compliance with the requirements of subsection (b) 59 hereof. 60 (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the 61 authority of the city to perform housing inspections in accordance 62 with applicable law. 63 (f) The refusal to grant, or the revocation of, a Certificate 64 of Exemption shall be appealable to the Board of Building Code 65 Appeals in the manner specified in Section 16-12 of this Code. 2 6 6 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, 67 Virginia, on the 3rd day of Ju@Ly 1989. 68 W14M/dhh/epm 69 02/27/89 70 05/19/89 71 05/24/89 72 05/25/89 73 05/26/89 74 06/12/89 75 CA-3186 76 \ordin\proposed\16-012-l.pro 3 ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN 2 TION 16-11 OF THE CODE OF THE 3 Y OF VIRGINIA BEACH, PERTAINING 4 TO VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE 5 CITY CODE 6 7 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 8 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 9 That Section 16-11 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach 10 be, and hereby is, aniended and reordained, and shall read as 11 follows: 12 13 Section 16-11. Violations of chapter generally. 14 Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter 15 or who shall fail, refuse or neglect to comply in all respects 16 with the provisions of the this chapter shall be deemed guilty of 17 a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousarid 18 dollars ($1,000.00). Each hat a violation7-Ediltfe7-reEdBal 19 20 continues shall constitute a separate 21 offense. Conviction of a violation of any of the provisions of 22 this chapter shall iiot preclude the institution of l,egai 23 proceedings to restrain, correct or abate such violation or aiiy 24 other remedy at law or in equity. 25 26 Adopted by the City Council of tile City of Virginia 27 Beach, Virginia, on the 3,d day of July 1989. 28 29 WMM/dhh/epin 30 02/16/89 31 CA-89-3174 32 \ordin\proposed\16-Oll.pro 33 ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH BY 3 REPEALING SECTION 16-5 PERTAINING 4 TO PRIVATE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN 5 OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS OF PROPERTY 6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 7 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 8 That the Code oE the City of Virginia Beach be, and 9 hereby is, amended by repealing Section 16-5 of the City Code, as 10 follows: 12 f a -Y - - -P@ - P-r,"-i t h i 5 - -&r- -571tat 1- 1- - -n@ - a n y 13 o b I i 9 a t -i o n 7 - T t- B p,5 n s 4 b4 I i t y- @-erftr-agreement 14 or L-@ -pa n t i7e a - t @ - a n y 15 stieh- j- - b'd t - -s@ -as it L- - -@uch 16 w n e r -,5-r - @pa-rit- j- - n L- ap@ rt e a n 6 17 i8 19 t h e - p r (5 m p t I y - ly - -VA-t+r- - t! h e 2 0 p r o v i o t - - L-@ i7 ft d e I"@- -d - -1@ - ti-t@ - a 21 v i c I a t i o n - @- -t4@ E - n y - 4 8@ r-e it L-ar 1- - a g t e e m e n t 2 2 2 3 grotitid5--f-e)r- 24 Ediittf e7-@ @-be 25 26 !ICL--@i7l-ty--i5f---tttteh 27 menei5mpliance7 28 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia 29 Beach, Virginia, on the 3rd day of July 1989. 30 WMM/dhh/epm 31 02/16/89 32 CA-89-3173 33 \ordin\proposed\16-005.pro - 31 - Item V-H.I.e ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM # 31493 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fentress, seconded by Counci Iman Moss, City Counci I APPROVED upon FIRST READING: Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $7,500 in additional revenue; and, to TRANSFER $74,676 frorn the FY 1989-90 General Fund Reserve for Contingencies to Implement a Certificate of Occupancy Program for rental units. Voting: 8-2 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Reba S. tkc]anan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Councl] Members Voting Nay: Barbara M. Henley and John L. Perry* Council Members Absent: John A. Baum *Verbal Nay I AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $7,500 IN ADDITIONAL 2 REVENUE AND TO TRANSFER $74,676 FROM THE FY 1989-90 3 GENERAL FUND RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT 4 A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY PROGRAM FOR RENTAL UNITS 5 WHEREAS, the housing stock within the city is aging and in some 6 instances falling into disrepair and it is in the city's interest to try and 7 prevent neighborhood decline; 8 WHEREAS, the Departments of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, 9 formerly called Housing and Community Development and Permits and Inspections 10 have developed a Certificate of Occupancy rrogram which will ensure that rental 11 units within Special Emphasis Areas will be maintained in accordance with minimum 12 housing codes; 13 WHEREAS, the program will issue a Certificate of Occupancy for 14 rental properties after the completion of an inspection and the certification 15 that the property meets minimum housing code; 16 WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the program can be initiated with 17 two housing inspectors conducting approximately 4,000 initial inspections each 18 year at an estimated cost of $82,176 as shown below; 19 Salaries and Fringe Benefits (2-Housing Inspector I's) $ 49,001 20 Support Costs 7,655 21 Motor Vehicles and Radios 25,520 22 TOTAL 176 23 WHEREAS, a fee of $25.00 will be charged in the event repairs or 24 corrections are required and have not been completed by the time of the 25 reinspection of the property, resulting in a total revenue collection of 26 approximately $7,500 annually, 27 WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding available in the FY 1989-90 28 General Fund Reserve for Contingencies to support this program. 29 NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 30 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 31 That funds in the amount of $82,176 be appropriated to the Department 32 of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation for implementing a certificate of 33 occupancy program. 34 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 35 That the program be funded by a $74,676 transfer from the FY 1989- 36 90 General Fund Reserve for Contingencies and $7,500 from additional estimated 37 revenues in the FY 1989-90 Operating Budget. 38 Adopted by tbe City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, 39 on the - day of 1989. 40 First Reading July 3, 1989 41 Second Reading APPR SUFFICIENCY Al@N, - 32 - Item V-H. 2 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM # 31494 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fentress seconded by Councilman Balko, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to AMEND and REORDAIN Section 4-85, 4-86, 4-87, 4-87.1, 4-87.2, 4-88, 4-89, 4-90, 4-91, 4-92, 4-92.1, 4-92.2, 4-93 and 4-94 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, re: bingo games and raffles. Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and Williarq D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: Reba S. McClanan Council Members Absent: John A. Baum APPRC,Iqk':@) Al@ T'- 1 AN-ORr)-INANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN 2 SECTIONS 4-85, 4-86, 4-87, 4-87.1, 3 4-87.2, 4-88, 4-89, 4-90, 4-91, 4- 4 92, 4-92.1, 4-92.2, 4-93, and 4-94 5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 6 BEACH, PERTAINING TO BINGO GAMES AND 7 RAFFLES 8 9 10 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 11 BEACH, VIRGINIA: 12 That Sections 4-85, 4-86, 4-87, 4-87.1, 4-87.2, 4-88, 13 4-89, 4-90, 4-91, 4-92, 4-92.1, 4-92.2, 4-93, and 4-94 of the 14 Code of the City of Virginia Beach are hereby amended and 15 reordained to read as follows: 16 17 18 ARTICLE IV. BINGO GAMES AND RAFFLES 19 20 Section 4-85. Application of article. 21 (a). The provisions of this article shall apply to 22 bingo games and raffles conducted in the city pursuant to sections 23 18.2-340.1 through 18.2-340.12 of the Code of Virginia. 24 (b). Definitions. - As used in this article the 25 following words shall have the following meanings: 26 1. "Organization" means any one of the follow 27 (a) A voluntary fire department or rescue squad or 28 auxiliary unit thereof which has been recognized by an ordinance 29 or resolution of a political subdivision where the voluntary fire 30 department or rescue squad is located as being a part of the 31 safety program of such political subdivision. 32 (b) An organization operated exclusively for religious, 33 charitable, community or educational purposes, an association of 34 war veterans or auxiliary units of such veterans organized in the 35 United States, or a fraternal association operating under the 36 lodge system. 37 2. "Bingo" means a specific game of chance played with 38 individual cards having randomly numbered squares ranging from one 39 (1) to seventy-five (75), in which prizes are awarded on the basis 40 of designated numbers on such cards conforming to a predetermined 41 pattern of numbers selected at random. Such cards shall have five 4 2 (5) vertical rows headed respectively by the letters B.I.N.G.O., 43 with each row having five (5) randomly numbered squares. 44 3. "Rafflell means a lottery in which the prize is won 45 by a random drawing of the name or prearranged number of one or 46 more persons purchasing chances. 47 4. "Instant bingo" means a specific game of chance 48 played by the random selection of one or more individually 49 prepacked cards, with winners being determined by the preprinted 50 appearance of the letters B.I.N.G.O. in any prescribed order on 51 the reverse side of such card. 52 5. "Special bingo" means a bingo session conducted 53 pursuant to a separate permit authorizing bingo games more 54 frequently than two (2) calendar days in any one (1) calendar 55 week. 56 6. "Jackpot" means a bingo card played as a part of a 57 bingo game in which all numbers on the card are covered, each 58 number being selected at random, and with no free or "wild" 59 numbers. 60 7. "Winner-Take-All" means any bingo game in which all 61 the gross receipts from players for that game are paid ap prize 62 money back to the players. 63 8. "Session" means a time period during which one (1) 64 or more bingo games are conducted, such time period corresponding 65 precisely to the time period specified by the organization's 66 reported beginning and ending times. 67 9. "Gross receipts" means the total amount of all 68 money received from bingo games, instant bingo or raffle 69 operations before the deduction of any expenses whatsoever. 70 10. "Expenses" means documented expenditures usually and 71 customarily associated with the conducting of bingo games or 72 raffles including but not limited to supplies, equipment, rental 73 fees, permit fees, prizes and audit fees. 74 11. "Games Manager or Operator" is a member responsible 75 for all workers and for the conduct of each session, including all 76 record keeping requirements. 2 77 12. "Cashier" is a member responsible for controlling 78 and settling game gross receipts and game operating costs for a 79 session. 80 13. "Caller" is a member responsible for calling bingo 81 numbers and verifying the call back of a player's bingo by a 82 floorworker. 83 14. "Specials Custodian" is a member responsible for 84 controlling and settling special packages sold at the time of 85 admission and floorsales (specials) during sessions. 86 15. "Floorworkers" are members responsible for 87 floorsales (specials) and bingo verification. 88 16. "Paymaster" is a member res2onsible for awarding 89 bingo prizes. 90 17. "Bingo halls" or "bingo hall o2erations" means any 91 location, building, premises, or any place where bingo sessions or 92 raffles are held, conducted or take place excluding property owned 93 by an organization. 94 95 Section 4-86. Violations of article. 96 a. Any person violating any provision of this article 97 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. 98 b. Any cash, materials, prizes or equipment confiscated 99 in connection with an investigation of illegal gambling activities 100 shall be held as evidence and become the property of the city upon 101 a conviction. 102 C. The bingo or raffle permit of any organization 103 convicted of a violation of any provision of this article shall 104 automatically be revoked from the date of such conviction and no 105 permit shall again be issued to such organization for a period of 106 six (6) months from such date. 107 d. Upon violation of the provisions of this article, 108 the city attorney may, in addition to prosecutional actions, apply 109 to the Circuit Court for an injunction restraining the continued 110 operation by such orqanization of bingo games or raffles or any ill aspect thereof. 112 3 113 Section 4-87. Permit. 114 a. Application for the permit required by section 18.2- 115 340.2 of the Code of Virginia shall be obtained from and be filed 116 with the chief of police. Such application shall be acted upon, 117 by either approval or disapproval, by the city manager, within 118 sixty (60) days from the date of the filing thereof, after a 119 reasonable investigation has been conducted to determine whether 120 the applicant is in compliance with the provisions of sections 121 18.2-340.1 through 18.2-340.12 of the Code of Virginia and this 122 article. Inaccurate information contained in such application 123 shall be automatic grounds for refusal or revocation of the 124 permit. The application for the annual permit shall be 125 accompanied by a check in the amount of twenty-five dollars 126 ($25.00) payable to the city for processing. 127 b. Bingo permits shall be issued for an effective 128 period of one (1) year and shall expire on the anniversary of the 129 date of approval by the city manager. Applications for renewal 130 shall be submitted sixty (60) days prior to the date of 131 expiration. 132 C. It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 misdemeanor for 133 any organization or individual to conduct a bingo game or raffle 134 prior to issuance of a permit by the city manager, or after 135 revocation or expiration of same. 136 d. All applications will be subject to review by the 137 chief of police, building inspector, traffic control engineer, 138 fire marshal, zoning inspector and city attorney who may provide 139 comments to the city manager concerninq appropriateness of the 140 activity in the specified location, parking, vehicular and 141 pedestrian access, hours of operation, building capacity and any 142 other matters deemed pertinent to public safety and welfare. Such 43 comments shall be considered by the city manager in determining an 44 applicants' eligibility for a permit. 45 e. No permit to conduct bingo games or raffles shall 46 be denied, suspended or revoked except upon notice to the 47 applicant stating the proposed basis for such action and the time 48 and place for a hearing thereon before the city manager or his 4 1 4 9 designee. After a hearing on the issues, the city manager may 1 50 refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke any such permit if he 151 determines that the organization has not complied with the 152 provisions of this article. Any organization aggrieved by the 153 decision of the city manager may appeal such decision to the city 154 council by notifying the city clerk within twenty-one (21) days of 155 the decision of the city manager. Any organization aggrieved by 156 subsequent decisions of the city council may appeal such decision 157 to the Circuit Court. Appeal must be taken within twenty-one (21) 158 days of the decision of the city council. On appeal f rom a 159 suspension or revocation of a permit, the Court may in its 160 discretion stay such order of suspension or revocation upon the 161 appellant posting bond in an amount and with such surety or 162 security as may be fixed by the Court. 163 f. All permits issued pursuant to this article shall be 164 subject to the provisions of any amendment made to this article. 165 166 Section 4-87.1. Membership; Eligibility for permit. 167 a. Prior to the issuance of any permit, an organization 168 must meet the following requirements: 169 (1) Such organization shall have been in existence and 170 met on a regular basis in the city of Virginia Beach for a period 171 of at least two (2) years immediately prior to making application 172 for such permit. Such organization shall maintain for the current 173 year and at least three (3) preceding years records (minutes, 174 attendance, etc.) of all meetings and, in addition for the same 175 period shall maintain such records pertinent to the maintenance of 176 its bingo and raffle permits, which records shall be made 177 available to the officials of the city upon request. The city 178 manager shall waive the requirement of three (3) years' records 179 for organizations in existence for two (2) but less than three (3) 180 years. 181 (2) Such organization shall be operated currently and 82 shall-have previously been operated exclusively as a nonprofit 83 organization and shall have been in existence as such nonprofit 5 18 4 organization for a period of at least two (2) years immediately 185 prior to seeking a permit. 186 (3) A permit may be issued to an organization which 187 relocates its meeting place on a permanent basis from another 188 jurisdiction in Virginia to this city, provided that such 189 organization was the holder of a valid bingo and/or raffle permit 190 at the time of such relocation, maintains all records pertinent to 191 holding a permit and is currently otherwise eligible to be issued 192 a permit in accordance with this chapter. 193 (4) Any auxiliary or similarly named organization 194 having a direct relationship with a sponsoring organization shall 195 obtain a permit prior to conducting bingo sessions. An auxiliary 196 shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city manager a 197 history of involvement in charitable activities, other than 198 sponsoring bingo sessions and lotteries, as a condition precedent 199 to being granted an original or renewal permit. No more than one 200 auxiliary of any sponsoring organization shall be eligible for 201 issuance of a permit. 202 (5) As part of the application process and prior to 203 being granted a bingo or raffle permit an organization shall 204 provide a complete list of its officers and those members 205 designated by the organization to manage, conduct or assist in any 206 capacity in the operation of bingo games or raffles. Information 207 sufficient to establish the bona fides of membership may be 208 required by the city manager. The chief of police or his designee 209 shall conduct a criminal records check of all officers as well as 210 the game manager or operator, cashier and paymaster. Members 211 added after the issuance of a permit shall not be permitted to 212 serve as games manager, cashier, caller, specials custodian or 213 paymaster until the permit is renewed or amended. 214 (6) No bingo or raffle permit shall be issued to any 215 organization wherein (a) any officer or (b) any person designated 216 as bingo game manager or operator, cashier, caller, specials 217 custodian, floorworker or paymaster has been convicted of a felony 218 or crime of moral turpitude. 219 6 220 Section 4-87.2. Joint operation of bingo sessions; restrictions; 221 special permit required. 222 (a) Two (2) qualified organizations may jointly 223 organize and conduct bingo games provided both have been issued a 224 permit under the provisions of section 4-87 and provided both 225 fully comply with all other provisions of this article. 226 (b) Any two (2) qualified organizations jointly 227 conducting bingo games shall be subject to the same restrictions 228 and prohibitions contained in this article that would apply to a 229 single organization conducting bingo games. Organizations jointly 230 conducting bingo games shall not circumvent any restrictions and 231 prohibitions which would otherwise apply if a single organization 232 were conducting such games. These restrictions and prohibitions 233 shall include, but not be limited to, the frequency with which 234 bingo games may be held, the value of merchandise or money awarded 235 as prizes, and all other practices prohibited under this chapter. 236 (c) Any two (2) qualified organizations which wish to 237 jointly conduct one (1) or more bingo games shall provide to the 238 city manager a written report setting forth the division of 239 manpower, costs, and proceeds for each game to be jointly 240 conducted. Upon a finding that the division of manpower and costs 241 for each game bears a reasonable relationship to the division of 242 proceeds, the city manager shall issue a special permit for the 243 joint conduct of all approved bingo games. No bingo game may be 244 jointly conducted until such special 2ermit is obtained by the 245 organization involved for that bingo game. 246 247 Section 4-88. Annual report of receipts and disbursements; 248 additional reports. 249 250 An annual report of all receipts and disbursements 251 shall be filed pursuant to section 18.2-340.6 of the Code of 252 Virginia by every organization conducting bingo games and raffles 253 in the city. Such annual report shall be filed with the director 254 of f inance on or before the first day of November of each 255 calendar year for which a permit has been issued. 7 2 56 However, any organization whose gross receipts exceed 2 57 fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) during any calendar quarter 258 shall be required to file an additional accounting of its receipts 259 and disbursements during such quarter no later than sixty (60) 260 days following the last day of such quarter. All such reports so 261 filed shall be audited by the director of finance or his designee. 262 263 Section 4-89. Audit fee. 264 An audit fee of one percent of gross receipts which an 265 organization reports pursuant to section 4-88 of this article and 266 section 18.2-340.6 of the Code of Virginia, is hereby imposed. 267 For- any efganization whieh has gfess feceipts less than t@ 268 thatsand dellafs ($2,009.0-0), the audit -._-eby soaived. No 269 audit fee shall be imposed for the first four thousand dollars 270 ($4,000.00) gross receipts. 271 272 Section 4-90. Unannounced audits; securing of records. 273 Notwithstanding the provisions of this article 274 requiring an annual or quarterly audit, the director of finance 275 or his designee and the chief of police or his designee is hereby 276 authorized to perform unannounced audits or secure any records 277 required to be maintained by the provisions of Section 18.2- 278 340.6, Code of Virginia. Any such official shall have the 279 authority to go upon the premises on which any organization is 280 conducting a bingo game for the purpose of carrying out the 281 duties imposed by this article. The chief officer or treasurer 282 of any organization which has been issued a bingo or raffle 283 permit shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of 284 written notice from any above named official, make available any 285 records which are not maintained on the premises where games are 286 conducted. 287 288 Section 4-91. Prize limits. 289 a. No organization shall award any prize money or any 290 merchandise valued in excess of the following amounts: 8 29 1 (1) No door prize shal l exceed twenty-f i ve dol lars ($25. 00) . 292 Raffle tickets for any prize exceeding twenty-five dollars 293 ($25.00) may not be distributed without charge to players to 294 circumvent this limitation. 295 (2) No regular bingo or special bingo game shall exceed one 296 hundred dollars ($100.00). 297 (3) No jackpot of any nature, whatsoever, shall exceed one 298 thousand dollars ($1,000.00), and 299 (4) No raffle grand prize or raffle prize of any nature, 300 whatsoever, shall exceed one hundred thousand dollars 301 ($100,000.00), nor shall the total amount of all prizes given 302 away during & all raffles conducted in any one calendar year 303 exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). 304 The award of any such prize money shall not be deemed to 305 be part of any gaming contract within the purview of section 11-14 306 of the Code of Virginia. 307 b. The total amount of bingo jackpot prizes awarded in 308 any one calendar day shall not exceed one thousand dollars 309 ($1,000.00). 310 C. Bingo games in which all the gross receipts from 311 players for that game are paid as prize money back to the players 312 shall be permitted, but there shall not be more than one (1) such 313 game per calendar day, per organization, and the prize money for 314 any such "winner-take-all" game shall not exceed one thousand 315 dollars ($1,000.00). 316 317 Section 4-92. Records to be maintained and reports to be filed by 318 organizations conducting bingo games and raffles. 319 320 (a) Each organization shall maintain a record in 321 writing of the dates on which bingo is played, the number of 322 people in attendance on each date and the amount of the receipts 323 and expenses for the day and prizes paid on each such day. The 324 organization shall also maintain a record of the name and address 325 of each individual to whom a door prize, regular or special bingo 326 game prize, raffle or jackpot from the playing of bingo or raffle 327 is awarded, as well as the amount of such award. The 328 organization conducting bingo games or raffles shall also 9 3 29 maintain an itemized record of all receipts and disbursements, 3 3 0 including operating costs and use of proceeds incurred in such 331 games or raffles, utilizing a uniform accounting system and report 332 format provided by the director of finance. Said records shall be 333 furnished to the director of finance or his designee upon request. 334 (b) Each organization shall maintain a separate 335 checking account into which shall be placed all receipts from 336 bingo games and raffies. Monies from other sources shall not be 337 placed or deposited into such account; neither shall monies from 338 said account be transferred into any fund or account containing 339 monies from other sources. Bingo/raffle proceeds may be 340 maintained in an interest-bearing fund or account, however, such 341 funds shall be transferred to the checking account prior to 342 disbursement. Withdrawals from said checking account shall be 343 made only by utilizing printed, sequentially numbered checks. All 344 disbursements from such accounts shall be supported by written 345 documentation as set forth in subsection (a) above. An 346 organization conducting no more than one (1) raffle per fiscal 347 year with net game receipts not exceeding five thousand dollars 348 ($5,000.00) shall be exempt from the requirements of this 349 paragraph. 350 (c) A sponsoring organization shall be responsible for 351 maintaininq records which support the purchase and sale of 352 regular bingo cards (handcards and papercards) and instant binqo 353 cards. 354 (d) All invoices related to the purchase of bingo 355 supplies shall be kept in date order for three (3) years 356 following the close of the fiscal year to which the records 357 apply. 358 (e) All purchases of bingo supplies in excess of ten 59 dollars ($10.00) shall be paid for by check; cash receipts for all 60 other purchases of supplies shall be retained. 61 (f) The recordkeeping system shall provide a way to 62 account for tickets used to control regular bingo handcard sales, 63 regular bingo papercards purchased and sold, and instant bingo 64 cards purchased and sold, and Prizes awarded on session dates. 10 3 6 5 (g) All prizes of more than one hundred dollars 366 ($100.00) shall be paid by checks drawn on the organization's 367 bingo checking account. Said checks shall be bank checks printed 368 and sequentially numbered. The organization's checking records 369 shall reflect the name and social security account number oE each 370 such prize recipient. All other prizes shall be receipted for by 371 the winners, recording each recipient's printed name, address and 372 social security number. Any prize winner or recipient who shall 373 provide a false name, address or social security number when 374 receipting Eor payment shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. 375 @@ On an annual basis, and no later than December 376 31 of each calendar year, all monies, in excess of Eifteen (15) 377 percentum of the total net receipts (gross receipts minus game 378 expenses) Erom bingo or rafeles conducted during the past fiscal 379 year, shall be donated to and/or expended upon charitable 380 activities/projects. The director of finance or his 381 representative may approve the carryover and accumulation of funds 382 designated for specific charitable projects. Such accumulation 383 shall not normally exceed a period of two (2) additional fiscal 384 years; however, the director of finance may approve a longer 385 period in exceptional circumstances. A fiscal year shall be the 38 6 twelve-month (12) period from October 1 through September 30. 387 Complete records of such expenditures shall be maintained at all 388 times by organizations holding permits to conduct bingo or 389 raffles. 390 +d+ @ Should an organization cease for any reason to 391 be licensed to conduct bingo games or raffles, all accumulated net 392 receipts (gross receipts minus game expenses) shall be expended 393 for appropriate charitable activities or projects not more than 394 ninety (90) days after termination of the license, and a final 395 report of all receipts and disbursements as set forth in section 396 18.2-340.6 of the Code of Virginia shall be filed with the 397 director of finance not more than one hundred twenty (120) days 398 after said termination. 399 (j) All required records shall be maintained with the 400 permanent records of the organization for a minimum of three (3) 11 4 01 years after the close of a fiscal year to which they apply. if 402 any required records are lost, stolen, or otherwise misplaced or 403 destroyed, the organization shall notify the director of finance 404 in writing within two (2) days of discovering the missing records 405 giving the date of loss, a detailed description of the records 406 missing, and the circumstances surrounding the missing records. 407 408 Section 4-92.1. Conduct of bingo games and raffles. 409 (a) A bingo session shall correspond precisely to the 410 time frame of the organization's stated beginning and ending times 411 for bingo games. A bingo session can include a number of games. 412 At no tirne, shall more than one (1) bingo session be held 413 simultaneously. 414 (b) An organization shall not commence a bingo session 415 until the amount of all prizes to be awarded during that bingo 416 session are in the bingo checking account of the organization or 417 the manager or operator for the organization has reason to believe 418 and believes that sufficient receipts are available to pay prizes 419 when prize checks are presented for payment. 420 (c) Maximum seating capacity for each location where 421 bingo sessions are held shall be stated on the application for a 422 permit. Permits shall note the maximum seating capacity allowed. 423 When bingo sessions are in progress, any seating in excess of that 424 shown on the permit shall cause all bingo games to be suspended 425 until the appropriate seating capacity is maintained. 426 (d) A game shall be considered completed when "bingo" 427 has been called and verified. Callers, bingo operators or 428 managers, shall display on a board or similar device all numbers 429 constituting the winning "bingo." Prior to commencing the next 430 game players shall be given an opportunity to inspect the display. 431 The foregoing display provision shall apply equally to those 432 instances in which one card is used for dual or ti le 433 434 (e) An organization's binqo or raffle permit shall be 435 prominently displayed on the premises at which the game or drawinq 436 is conducted at all times during the game or drawing. 12 4 37 (f) No organization shall conduct a bingo game or 438 session or raffle other than as shown on the permit unless it has 439 notified the chief of police of the date, time and location of the 440 bingo game no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time 441 the game or raffle is scheduled to commence. An organization 442 shall notify the chief of police of any postponement or 443 cancellation no later than forty-eight (48) prior to originally 444 reported time, or as soon as possible after such postponement or 445 cancellation is known. 446 (g) Any violation of this section may result in the 447 revocation of an organization's permit to conduct bingo games 448 and/or raffles. 449 450 Section 4-92.2. Instant Bingo- 451 Any organization qualified to conduct bingo games and 452 possessing a valid current permit is authorized to conduct instant 453 bingo as a part of such bingo game, subject to the following 454 conditions: 455 (1) Instant bingo may be conducted only at such 456 location and at such times as are specified in the bingo 457 application permit for regular bingo games. 458 (2) The gross receipts in the course of a reporting 459 year from instant bingo shall not exceed thirty-three and one- 460 third (33 1/3) percentum of the gross receipts of an 461 organization's entire binqo gross receipts. 462 (3) Any organization conducting instant bingo shall 463 maintain a record of the date, quantity and card value of instant 464 bingo supplies purchased as well as the name and address of the 465 supplier of such instant bingo supplies- 466 (4) No organization shall sell an instant 467 to any individual under sixteen (16) years of age. It shall be 468 the responsibility of the organization to verify the age of 469 players. 470 (5) Organizations shall maintain separate accounting 471 records for insta 472 receipts from instant binqo and shall be separate from 13 47 3 total gross receipts for bingo games and raffles during both 474 required quarterly and/or calendar reporting periods. 475 (6) Such instant bingo records shall be made available, 476 upon request to the director of finance. 477 478 Section 4-93. Prohibited practices. 479 In addition to those other practices prohibited by this 480 article, the following acts or practices shall also be prohibited: 481 a. No part of the gross receipts derived by an 482 organization permitted to conduct bingo games or raffles may be 483 used for any purpose other than (i) those lawful religious, 484 charitable, community or educational purposes for which the 485 organization is specifically chartered or organized, (ii) prize 486 and bona fide operating expenses and (iii) expenses relating to 487 the acquisition, construction, maintenance, or repair of any 488 interest in the real property involvinq the operation of the 489 organization and used exclusively for lawful religious, 490 charitable, community or educational purposes. Bingo or raffle 491 revenues may not be expended for food, beverages or entertainment 492 for game participants or for adult members of a sponsoring 493 organization. 494 b. No person except a bona fide member of any 495 organization who shall have been a member of such organization for 496 at least ninety (90) days prior to such participation may serve in 497 any capacity in the operation of bingo games or raffles. No 498 person shall receive any compensation, 499 C. No member of an organization shall be permitted to 500 manage, or work any bingo game or raffle for more than three (3) 501 organizations at any time; however, floor workers shall be exempt 502 from this exclusion. 503 d. No organization shall permit a person not a member 504 to enter into a contract with, or otherwise employ for 505 compensation any person, firm, association, organization, 506 partnership, or corporation or otherwise for the purpose of 507 organizing, managing or conductinq binqo games or raffles. 14 50 8 e . No organization conducting bingo games or raffles 509 in any location owned, leased or otherwise controlled by that 510 organization, shall, for the use of such facilities, expend from 511 bingo or raffle receipts more than the actual cost of utilities, 512 maintenance and support services incident to the conducting of 513 such games. For purposes of this article, auxiliaries and 514 subsidiary organizations are considered part of the parent 515 organization. 516 f. Permission to conduct bingo games between 12:00 517 midnight and 6:00 A.M may be denied or revoked by the city manager 518 upon his determination that the conduct of bingo sessions durin-a 519 such hours at the specified location is incompatible with public 520 safety and welfare or constitutes a nuisance. 521 g. No organization may hold bingo games more frequently 522 than two (2) calendar days in any one (1) calendar week, i.e. 523 Monday through Sunday, except under a special permit issued 524 pursuant to section 18.2-340.4 of the Code of Virginia and the 525 provisions of this article. 526 h. No location shall be utilized in whole or in part 527 for the purpose of conducting bingo games more frequently than two 528 (2) calendar days in any one (1) calendar week for a single 529 organization; however, the provisions of this section shall not 530 apply to the playing of bingo pursuant to a special permit issued 531 in accordance with law. 532 i. No organization shall enter into any contract or 533 otherwise employ or compensate any member of that organization for 534 the sale of bingo supplies or equipment. 535 j. The sale or qift of instant bingo supplies which 536 have been tampered with in any way, including seals broken on 537 packets, shall constitute a class 1 misdemeanor. Immediately 538 prior to or during a session, seals shall be broken and instant 539 bingo cards shall be thoroughly mixed and shuffled to insure 540 random distribution to players. 541 k. Nor person under the age of eighteen (18) years 542 shall participate in any capacity in the operation of any bingo 543 game or raffle, except as floorworkers. 15 5 4 4 1 . No individual under the age of sixteen (16) years 545 shall be permitted to play bingo during designated bingo sessions, 546 nor shall any individual under the age of sixteen (16) years be 547 permitted on the premises when bingo is conducted or while bingo 548 sessions are in process, or any raffle being held, unless 549 accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or unless on the 550 premises solely for the purpose of operating refreshment 551 concessions. City officials shall have the right to check age and 552 veriey identification. 553 M. The destruction of any unsold regular, special, or 554 instant bingo materials shall be personally witnessed and 555 certified in writing by at least two officers of the organization, 556 other than the treasurer or games manager. The record of 557 destruction shall specifically identify each item destroyed. 558 n. No bingo game or raffle shall be conducted unless 559 all advertisiiig circulars, signs, posters, billboards or notices 560 of any other kind which advertise a bingo game or raffle includes 561 the name and address of the sponsoring organization and the 562 purpose or activity to which the proceeds de,rived from the 563 operation of the game or raffle are to be applied. 564 0. No prize shall be awarded to the winner of a bingo 565 game or raffle other than as advertised by the organization. 566 p. The sponsoring organization shall accept only cash 567 in payment of any charges or assessments for players to 568 participate in bingo games. 569 570 Section 4-94. Operation of bingo halls. 571 (a) Rental permits or leases for bingo halls shall be 572 in writing and shall be in compliance with both state statutes and 573 this article and shall be available for inspection by city 574 officials upon request. Copies of said rental permits or leases 575 shall be available on the premises when bingo sessions are in 576 progress and shall be available at the principal office locations 577 of the organization. A copy of such permits or leases shall be 578 forwarded by the organization to the city manager, not later than 579 ten (10) days after the commencement of the term of the lease. 16 580 All bingo halls not the property of the organization shall be used 581 only pursuant to a written permit or lease. 582 (b) On an annual basis, and no later than June 30 of 583 each calendar year, all operators and owners/lessors of bingo 584 halls shall file with the city manager the names and addresses oE 585 the owners of said bingo halls. IE such owners be other than 586 natural persons, all individuals having an ownership and/or 587 security interest in such entities, including operators and 588 directors, shall be listed. Any changes to the filed listings 589 must be reported to the city manager within thirty (30) days after 590 the change occurs. 591 (c) Complete an(-9 accurate records of all bingo hall 592 receipts shall be maintained by operators of bingo halls at a 593 specieied location and shall be made available for inspection by 594 the business license auditor and or/other designated city 595 officials. 596 (d) No person, firm, association, organization, 597 partnership, or corporation shall pay or receive for rental of any 598 location devoted, in whole or in part, to the conduct of bingo 599 games or raffles any consideration in excess of the current fair 600 market rental value of such property. For purposes of this 601 section, no fair market rental value consideration shall be based 602 upon operation of bingo games or raffles nor shall such 603 consideration be based upon or determined by any reference to the 604 number of people in attendance at such bingo games or raffles. 605 Each day in violation of this section shall constitute a separate 606 offense. Evidence of fair market rental value may be based upon 607 the (1) most current real estate assessment records, (2) most 608 current state ratio assessment data and (3) most recent cost of 609 living (COL) index data. Current real estate assessment data may 610 be subject to a reasonable percentage increase as indicated by 611 state ratio assessment and cost of living index data. With 612 specific reference to Eair market rental value it shall be 613 assumed that such determination is based upon a property's use 614 for a month in a regular business setting. In no instance, shall 615 fair market rental value be computed or charged on an hourly 17 616 basis. Rental may be computed or charged on a per-game basisi 617 dividing the monthly fair market value of the property by the 618 average number of games held on the premises each month. 619 (e) No lease or rental agreeittent for aiiy bingo hall or 620 other property devoted, in whole or in part, to the conduct of 621 bingo games or raffles, shall require an organization to purchase 622 bingo/raffle supplies and equipment from any specified 623 organization, individual or source. Any lease or rental agreement 624 which includes the use of bingo or lottery equipment or the 625 provision of any services other than utilities and normal building 626 maintenance, shall specifically itemize the cost of equipment 627 rental and services, separate from the cost of rental of the 628 premises. 6 2 9 (f) Failure to comply with the requiremeiits of this 630 section or the providinq of false or incomplete information shall 631 constitute a class 1 misdemeanor and shall result in the 632 suspension of use of the premises for binqo games by any 633 organization. 634 635 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, 636 Virginia, on the 3rd day of July 1988@ 637 638 WEB/epm/lmt 639 05/27/87 6 4 0 10/19/87 641 11/13/87 6 4 2 01/04/88 64 3 01/14/88 644 03/22/88 645 05/06/88 6 4 6 05/17/89 647 05/22/89 648 06/23/89 649 06/26/89 650 06/27/89 651 CA-02285 652 \ordin\proposed\04-085etc.pro 18 - 33 - Item V-H.3 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEII # 31495 Upon motion by Councilwoman Parker, seconded by Vice Mayor Fentress, City Council ADOPTED: Resolution authorizing the issuance of Ninibonds of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the maximum amount of $2,000,000 in conjunction with the City's next regular General Obligation Bond sale scheduled for the Fall of 1989. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum A RESOLUTION TO PURSUE THE ISSUANCE OF MINIBONDS WHEREAS, in April 1988, the city held a successful minibond sale that provided $2,000,000 for various street and highway projects, and WHEREAS, Council has received information on a second minibond sale from the city's financial advisors and city staff, including the related administrative costs, and WHEREAS, Council perceives the minibond program as a viable financing option that has a positive impact in the connunity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH that the City Manager and the staff of the Department of Finance are requested to proceed with planning for an issuance of minibonds, not to exceed $2,000,000, to be issued in conjunction with the city's next regular general obligation bond sale scheduled for the Fall of this year. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the Third day of July , 1989. - 34 - Item V-T. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 31496 Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council APPROVED in ONE MOTTON Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the CONSENT AGENDA. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 35 - Item V-1. 1. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 31497 Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to apply for Share-Homeless lntervention Funds. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR SHARE - HOMELESS INTERVENTION FUNDS WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Housing and Community Development has issued a notice of funding availability and has requested applications under the SHARE- Homeless Intervention Program. WHEREAS, assistance is needed to effectively and adequately address the housing needs of homeless persons and to help prevent homelessness in the City of Virginia Beach; and WHEREAS, a SHARE - Homeless Intervention Program Application for a grant under this program has been prepared. WHEREAS, Aubrey V. Watts, Jr., City Manager can act on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia and will sign all necessary documents required to complete the grant transaction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia hereby authorizes the City Manager to apply for and accept the grant and enter into a Grant Agreement with the State Department of Housing and Community Development and perform any and all responsibilities in relation to such Agreement. Adopted by Council this Third day of July 1989. APPROVED AS TO CONTENTS: Mary@/j/. Ustick, D Depart@nt of Housing and Community Development APPROVED AS TO FORM: A@ Cft-y Attorr;6y - 36 - Item V-1.2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEVI # 31498 Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to TRANSFER funds from within the Department of Public Work's FY 1988-89 Operating Budget: a. $208,000 to the Division of Waste Management, Waste Disposal (10311), due to increased collections from residences and commercial establishments. b. $296,000 to the Division of Waste Management, Waste Collection (10312) due to the increased growth of vegetation and increased services. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold fleischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum I AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER $208,000 FROM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT 2 OF PUBLIC WORK'S FY 1988-89 OPERATING BUDGET TO THE DIVISION 3 OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, WASTE DISPOSAL (10311), DUE TO INCREASED 4 COLLECTIONS FROM RESIDENCES AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS 5 WHEREAS, the Waste Disposal unit (10311) of the Public Works 6 Department, has experienced a substantial increase in the volume of waste 7 processed through the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA), due to the 8 increased collections from residences and commercial establishments; 9 WHEREAS, this increase has resulted in the Waste Disposal's FY 10 1988-89 Operating Budget exceeding available appropriations by $208,000; 11 WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding available within the Department 12 of Public Work's FY 1988-89 Operating Budget, due to savings in capital outlay 13 purchases and Virginia Power electrical rates to fund this transfer. 14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 15 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 16 That funds in the amount of $208,000 be transferred within the 17 Department of Public Works to cover the shortages in the Waste Disposal unit. 18 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 19 the Third day of July 1989. APPROVED /,,'i TC,@ i r@@.1- SUFr@ICIE'@l--Y ili,@D 1 AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER $296,000 FROM WITHIN 2 THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORK'S FY 1988-89 OPERATING BUDGET 3 TO THE DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, WASTE COLLECTION (10312), 4 DUE TO INCREASED GROWTH OF VEGETATION AND INCREASED SERVICES 5 WHEREAS, the Waste Collection unit (10312) of the Public Works 6 Department, has experienced a substantial increase in the amount of refuse placed 7 out by residences and commercial establishments, due primarily to the increase 8 in the growth of vegetation and the disposal of yard debris; 9 WHEREAS, the school system has requested increase services through 10 the School Dumpster Contract; 11 WHEREAS, these increases have resulted in the Waste Collection's 12 FY 1988-89 Operating Budget exceeding available appropriations by $296,000; 13 WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding available within the Department 14 of Public Work's FY 1988-89 Operating Budget, due to savings in capital outlay 15 purchases and Virginia Power electrical rates to fund this transfer. 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 17 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 18 That funds in the amount of $296,000 be transferred within the 19 Department of Public Works to cover the shortages in the Waste Collections unit. 20 Adopted by the Council of tbe City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 21 the Third day of July 1989. APF,Ro"/ii@ A'@ TL) ,@UFFI.-iENCY - 37 - Item V-I.3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 31499 Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council APPROVED: LOW BIDS: a. Suburban Grading & Utilities, Inc. $1,472,420.00 Contract T - Broad Bay Colony Sewer and Water Distribution Facilities CIP 6-935 b. Crowder Contracting Company, Inc. $ 132,700.00 Contract II - Broad Bay Colony Pump Station CIP 5-039 c. Utility Builders, Inc. $ 834,589.50 Contarct II - Great Neck Point Distribution Facilities CIP 6-942 d. Van de Riet Construction Company, Inc. $ 232,861.00 Contract III - Great Neck Point Sewer Pump Stations CIP 5-022 Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 38 - Item V-I.4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 31500 Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council APPROVED: BINGO PERMIT: TTDEWATER VOLLEYBALL ASSOCTATTON Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, i@layor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 39 - Item V-I.5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 31501 Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance authorizing tax refunds in the amount of $1,211.53, upon application of certain persons and upon certification of the City Treasurer for payment. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum RM.NO. C. A. 7 6/20/89 EMC AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TAX REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE TREASURER FOR PAYMENT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF TFIE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for tax refunds upon certification of the Treasurer are hereby approved: NAME Tax Type Ticket Exonera- I)Ite Penalty Int. Total Y ear of Tax Ntimber tion No. P a id Leon V Amis 89 RE(1/2) 2373-9 12/30/88 27.70 Project Management Inc 89 RE(1/2) 105909-3 1/9/89 448.97 Fireman's Fund Mortgage Corp 89 RE(1/2) 109412-5 12/5/88 16.57 Cenit Bank 88 RE(1/2) 77453-5 12/5/87 82.87 Cenit Bank 88 RE(2/2) 77453-5 6/5/88 82.87 Mutual Federal S&L 87 RE(1/2) 74680-8 12/5/86 73.61 Mutual Federal S&L 87 RE(2/2) 74680-8 6/5/87 73.61 Mutual Federal S&L 86 RE(1/2) 70147-4 12/5/85 65.74 Mutual Federal S&L 86 RE(2/2) 70147-4 6/5/86 65.74 First Union Mortgage Corp 89 RE(1/2) 110089-5 11/30/88 53.69 First Union Mortgage Corp 88 RE(1/2) 107169-5 12/5/87 30.03 First Union Mortgage Corp 88 RE(2/2) 107169-5- 6/3/88 30.03 First Union Mortgage Corp 87 RE(1/2) 103286-3 11/17/86 19.15 First Union Mortgage Corp 87 RE(2/2) 103286-3 6/5/87 19.15 Melvin A & Marilyn Peeler 88 RE(2/2) 84877-9 6/5/88 41.36 Melvin A & Marilyn Peeler 87 RE(2/2) 81954-2 5/11/87 37.72 Melvin A & Marilyn Peeler 86 RE(1/2) 77107-7 12/5/85 18.86 Melvin A & Marilyn Peeler 86 RE(2/2) 77107-7 5/28/86 18.86 J R Leigh 89 Dog V10340 5/2/89 5.00 Total 1,211.53 This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling $1,211.53 _ e@re approved by the Council of the City of V,*ry@,nia Beach on the-3 day of J. Y, 1989 reasurer Approved as to form: Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk j- @p - 40 - Item V-J.1/2/3 APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 31502 By CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS: ADVERTISING ADVISORY REVIEW COMITTEE FRANCIS LAND HOUSE BOARD OF GOVERNORS RESORT AREA ADVISORY COMMISSION - 41 - Item V-J.4 APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 31503 Upon NOMINATION by Councilwoman Parker, City Council APPOINTED: BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS Plumbing and Mechanical Division Fred L. Berkheimer (Unexpired term to 12/31/90) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Flenley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. ?4oss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 42 - Item V-J.5. APPOINTMENTS ITExf # 31504 Upon NOMINATION by Councilman Balko, City Council APPOINTED: SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION Walter E. Mather (3-year term 7/1/89 - 6/30/92) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 43 - Ttem V-J.6. APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 31505 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Fentress, City Council APPOINTED: TIDEWATER REGIONAL GROUP HOME COMMISSION Bruce E. Bright (4-year term 7/1/89 - 6/30/93) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: Albert W. Balko, Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress, Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Reba S. McClanan, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker, John L. Perry and William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: John A. Baum - 44 - Item V-K.l. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITFII # 31506 ADD-ON Councilman Moss advised the appropriateness of the citizens being afforded the opportunity to express their willingness to finance mass transportation and to make the associated changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan relative that proposal. Acting City Attorney Kevin Cosgrove discussed the voting requirements for the passage of an Advisory Referendum Resolution with bond counsel and has been advised a "majority of Council Members present and voting" is required. Under ordinary circumstances, that means six (6) affirmative votes are necessary. Councilman Moss referenced the proposed SCHEDULE for the ADVISORY REFERENDUM, suggested by Acting City Attorney Kevin Cosgrove: July 30 Notice of PUBLIC REARING published August 6 Second Notice of PUBLIC HEARING published August 14 PUBLIC HEARINC August 21 ADOPTION of Resolution requesting an order for a special election for a Light Rail Advisory Referendum. August 22 File Resolution with the Court and entry of Court Order calling for a special election. August 22-25 Send request for pre-clearance to Department of Justice along with School Bond Referendum Request November 7 Election Day Councilman Moss reiterated the two possible questions to be posed on the BALLOT: Should the City of Virginia Beach consider adoption of an Ordinance raising its taxes to generate an initial $2-MILLION annually and such future tax increases as required to provide an operational subsidy for a light rail system from the Virginia Beach Pavilion to Downtown Norfolk? Should the City of Virginia Beach consider adoption of Ordinances modifying its Comprehensive Land Use Plan to support and recommend up to twenty-five (25) residential units per acre and supporting and recommending significant increases in commercial development within a 'half mile of the light rail system and raising the required taxes to suport the increased density? Councilman Moss distributed PROPOSED DRAFTS of Ordinances Amending the Tax Levy on Real Estate. The appropriate Ordinances and Resolutions regarding Light Rail Transit as "Mass Transit" in Virginia Beach shall be SCHEDULED for the City Council Agenda of July 10, 1989 - 45 - Item V-M. 1. ADJOURNMENT ITEM # 31507 Upon motion by Councilman Sessoms and BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADJOURNED the Meeting at 6:45 P.M. Beverl,@0. Hooks Chief Deputy City Clerk R h 14.,18@. S@.,Ih, CMC City Clerk City of Virginia Beach Virginia