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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 14, 1981 MINUTES Cit "WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" CITY COUNCIL MAYOR 1. HENRY McCOY JR., D.D.S., K..p,.ill, B...Sb VICE-MAYOR HAROLD HEISCIIOBER. A@ L.,g, JOHN A. BAUM, BI-A-11, B-@-gh E. T. BUCHANAN, Ly..b.... B.,..gh F. REID ERVIN, A, L.,g, BARBARA M. HENLEY, P-8. B...gb CLARENCE A. HOLLAND, M.D., S.y.id. B .... gb 9'. H. KITCHIN, lit, Vigi.i. B ... b B.@.gb REBA S. M@CLANAN, P,i .... @ A... B.-gh MEYERA E. OBERNDORF, A, L.,g, 212 CrrY HALL BUILDiNc PATRICK L. STANDING, A, L.,g, MUNICIPAL CENTER VIRGINIA BEACH. VIRGINIA 23456 Rt,'TH HODGES SMITH, Ci'Y Cillk fBO4) 4r.4303 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 14, 1981 ITEM I INFORMAL SESSION: 12:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S- B. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL C. MOTION TO RECESS INTO INFORMAL/EXECUTIVE SESSION D. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION OF PERTINENT MATTERS 1. Matters for discussion by Mayor. 2. matters for discussion by Council. 3. Burton Station Neighborhood Plan: Discussion. 4. City and School Blue Cross/Blue Shield Coverage: Discussion 7f-item appearing on formal agenda. 5. Amendment to Haster Street and Highway Plan: Discussion of proposed realigrment of London Bridge Road. Also item appear- ing on formal agenda. ITEM II FORKAL SESSION: 2:00 p.m. A. INVOCATION: Reverend A. E. Shuttlesworth Calvary Assembly of God B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF A14ERICA C. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL D. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: 1. Motion to accept/approve the Minutes of Aucjust 24, 1981. 2. Motion to accept/approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 9, 1981. ITEM II E. PRESENTATION 1. Chamber of Commerce - Neptune Festival Flag 2. Mr. Albert B. Gornto, President, Four Cities United Way F. RESOLUTION 1. Certificate of Appreciation G. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Atlanti,-/Pacific Avenues - one-way traffic H. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 1. Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 38-3 of the code of the City of Virginia Beach pertaining to the discharge of firearms, air guns, etc. 2. Ordinance to authorize the acquisition of property in fee simple for utility purposes from Timberlake Comnunity Assoc- iation by agreement or condemnation. 3. Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 8-91, 8-92, 8-93, 8-94, 8-95, 8-96, 8-98, and 8-99 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, pertaining to the Board of Plumbing and Mechanical Appeals. 4. Request for deferral for an additional two weeks of an ordi- nance to amend Section 35-114 of the City Code pertaining to tax on purchasers of utility services. S. Request for deferral for an additional two weeks of an Ordi- nance to amend and reordain the Comprehensive Plan regarding rezoning applications. 6. Application of Poseidia Institute, Inc., for a raffle permit. 7. Raffle Permits: Backbay Wildfowl Guild, Inc. Raffle Princess Anne Plaza Garden Club Raffle S. Request of the Commissioner of the Revenue for license refunds in the amount of $1,451.57. 9. Ordinance, on SECOND READING, authorizing the issuance of Public Improvement Bonds of the City of Virginia Beach, Virgi-,iia, t.1 ini.-4t-num amount of $,1,300,000. ITEM 11 H. CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) 10. Ordinance, on SECOND READING, to appropriate $2,958,685 for City of Virginia Beach School Programs funded by special categorical grants for School Year 1981-82. I. PLANNING ITEMS 1. Deferred Items a. Ordinance to amend the Master Street and Highway Plan dated December 16, 1974 pertaining to @ndon Bridge Road. This matter was deferred on July 13, 1981, until Aucjust 10, 1981, on August 3, 1981, until Au @ t 17, 1981, and on August 17, 1981 until today. 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission for oval. 2. New Items a. Application of United t e for the L-. Wo-d e, for a change of zoning from &-_4 nti I c to ka QMnll%-Misinega @ ct on a .648-acre parcel located along the east side of Kempsville Road, south of Bonneydale Road (Kempsville Boroucjh)- 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the re- commendation of the Planning Commission for i b. Application of A_ @d SS. i for a change of zoning from R-4 ti 1 to i r on a .845-acre parcel located along the east side of Kempsville Road, north of the intersection of Indian River Road and south of Bonneydale Road (Yempsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the re- commendation of the Planning Commission for i 1. c. Application of A_ @ A._ for a change of zoning from @4 District to r t on a 1.083-acre I>arcel located along the east side of Kempsville Road, north of the intersection of Indian River Road and south of Bonneydale Road (Kempsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City ',4anager transmits the re- commendation of the Planning Commission for I 1. ITEM II I. PLANNING ITEMS (Continued) 2. New Items (continued) d. Application of @Ll IL And L.. McDaniel for a change of zoning from R-4 Residential District to Community-Business on a .823-acre parcel located along the east side of Kmpsville Road, north of the intersection of Indian River Road and south of Bonneydale Road (Kempsville Borough). 1. Letter frcm the City Manager transmits the re- commendation of the Planning Commission for e. Application of L.. @for a change of zoning from B-_4 idential r to @ Communitv-Business 3. on a .968-acre parcel located along the east side of Kempsville Road, north of the intersection of Indian River Road and south of Bonneydale Road ( @'npsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the re- commendation of the Planning commission for denial. f. Application of @d aL @e Canter for a con- ditional use permit for a church on a 14.77-acre parcel located on the west side of Princess Anne Road, south of Lynnhaven Parkway (Kempsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the re- commendation of the Planning Commission for Application of arry pglay for a conditional use permit for an " a"r nt on a .499-acre parcel located on the nortb side of Virglaia Beach Boulevard, west of North Great Neck Road (Lynnhaven Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the re- commendation of the Planning Commission for approval. h. Application of e &L @e Newlight Church for a conditional use permit for a h (expansion) on a 1.8-acre parcel located along the southwest corner of Indian River Road and Church Street (Kempsville Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the re- commendation of the Planning Commission for approval. J. ORDINANCES 1. General a. Application of F. Wayne McLeskey for the closure of a .portion of old Wolfsnare Road (Lynnhaven Borough). 1. Letter from the City Manager transmits the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and the Viewers for OV 1. DEFERRED ON AUGUST 24, 1981 UNTIL TODAY. ITEM II J. ORDINA14CES (Continued) 1. General (continued) b. Ordinance declaring excess a 0.257 acre parcel of land in the Virginia Beach Borough which lies adjacent to Lake Holly and Lakewood Circle. c. Ordinance to authorize a temporary encroachment into a portion of the right-of-way of Virginia Beach Boulevard to Gateway Church and School. d. Ordinance to authorize a temproary encroachment into a portion of the right-of-way of Butternut Lane to Princess Anne Marine Sales, Inc. 2. Appropriations a. Ordinance, on FIRST READING, to amend and reordain Section 9 of the Ordinance making appropriations for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1981 and ending June 30, 1982 to change the mileage allowance to conform with the State. b. Ordinance, on FIRST @ING, to appropriate -?2,lqn,913, for Fiscal Year 1982 for the payment of purchase orders brought forward from Fiscal 1981. c. Ordinance to transfer and appropriate funds of $1,123,504 for the additional cost of the City and School Health Care Prograins. 3. Bids a. Low Bid of ABphalt Roads and Materials, in the amount of $595,782,26, for the Doyletown Street Improvements Community Development projecti and, authorize the City Manager to enter into the necessary agreements for the implementation of this project. K. APPOINTMENTS 1. Personnel Board 2. Wetlands Board L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS M. NEW BUSINESS N. ADJOLTRNMENT 1. Motion to adjourn M I N U T E S VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia 14 September 1981 The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was called to order by Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., in the Conference Room, City Hall Building, on Monday, 14 September 1981, at Twelve-Thirty in the afternoon. Council Members Present: E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Ritebin, III, Reba S. McClanari, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and Meyera E. Oberndorf Council Members Absent: John A. Baum 1% and Patrick L. Standing** ITEM #17122 Mayor McCoy entertained a motion to permit Council to conduct its INFORMAL SESSION to be followed by the EXECUTIVE SESSION for tbe purpose of discussing the following: 1. Discussion or consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation of public officers, appointees or employees. (PERSONNEL MATTERS). 2. Discussion or consideration of the condition, acquisition or use of real property for public purpose, or of the dispoqition of pu blicly held property, or of plans for the futtwe of an institution which could affect the value of property owned or desirab@e for ownership by such institution. (PUBLICLY HELD PROPERTY). 3. Consultation with legal Counsel and briefings by staff members, consultants oi attorneys, pertaining to actual or potential litigation, or other legal matters within the jurisdiction of the public body. (LEGAL HATTERS). - 2- Upon motion by Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman Holland, City Council voted to proceed into the EXECUTIVE SESSION following the INFORMAL SESSION. Voting: 9-0 Council Members Voting Aye: E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M. D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and Meyera E. oberndorf Council Members Voting Nay: Non@ Council Members Absent: Jobn A. Baum*, an'd Patrick L. Standing** *COUNCILMAN BAUM ENTERED MEETING AT 12:52 p.m. **COUNCILMAN STANDING ENTERED MEETING AT 12:36 p.m- - 3- M A T T E R S B Y T H E M A Y 0 R TRT BUS ROUTE ITEM #17123 Mayor McCoy made reference to a letter received from a citizen requesting a bus route from Leigh Memorial Hospital to the City Hall complex, (Princess Anne Road). CLOSURE OF SEASHORE STATE PARK ITEM #17124 Mayor McCoy advised Council that the State would be closing Seashore State Park on October 1, 1981. The public will not be permitted to utilize the bicycle trails, etc. Mayor McCoy requested a Resolution be drafted requesting the State to delay the closure of the Park. PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILES ITEM #17125 Mayor McCoy requested the City Manager to study the possibility of purchasing American-made automobiles in lieu of foreign models, and draft a Resolution supporting American-made automobiles. M A T T E R S B Y C 0 U N C I L M E M B E R S VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ITEM #17126 Councilwoman Henley advised that she and Councilwoman Oberndorf serve or@ the Environmental Quality Committee of the Virginia Mynicipal League. The Committee met Thursday, September 10, 1981, in Richmond, Virginia. Councilwoman Henley advised she would present each Member of Council with a copy when the report, (final statement) is printed. - 4- LOCAL LAND USE ITEM #17127 Councilwoman Oberndorf advised while attending the Environmental Quality Committee meeting she obtained a summary of the Judicial Review of Local Land Use Decisions in Virginia from tbe Virginia Supreme Court. SEWER SYSTEMS/PIPE LINES ITEM #17128 Councilman Ervin advised that there are a number of small areas within the City of Virginia Beach where new sewer systems are existing which bypass small clusters of homes, or buildings and are creating a health hazard. Councilman Ervin requested Council's approval on the engineering studies to correct this matter. This matter will be on the Agenda of September 28, 1981. I N F 0 R M A L S E S S I 0 N BURTON STATION PLAN ITEM #17129 The City Manager advised Council that tbe residents of Burton Station met on several occasions planning for a community which would be able to take existing zoning and either downgrade or improve zoning so the residents can have a homogeneous neighborhood, and make the necessary improvements needed in the area. The City Manager advised that zoning changes would be necessary to place the Plan into effect. To protect all property owners requesting individual zoning changes, the City Manager recommended this matter be initiated by the City based upon the Comprehensive Plan of the Burton Station area; and, Council adopt a Resolution forwarding tbe Plan to the Planning Commission. Mr. Isaac Herbert, representing Burton Station, spoke on this matter. Mr. Timothy Barr6w, Barrow and Associates, spoke on this matter and advised that on April 13, 1981, the initial three (3) alternatives were presented to Council. - 5- Mr. Barrow advised, with illustrations, that the areas noted in light purple are to be changed from Industrial District One to Residential District, which amounts to approximately 50.2 acres; the areas noted in light biue are to be changed from Industrial District to Residential District; and, the areas noted in red are to be changed from Community-Business District to Residential District . This matter will be on the Agenda of September 28, 1981. CITY AND SCHOOL INSURANCE ITEM #17130 The City Manager advised Council of an Ordinance to transfer and appropriate funds of $1,123,504 for the additional cost of the City and School health care programs (Blue Cross/Blue Shield). MASTER STREET/HIGHWAY PLAN ITEM #17131 The City Manager advised that an amendment to the Master Street and Highway Plan was on the Agenda today, September 14, 1981, to "shift" the alignment of London Bridge Road so as to inter- sect with Oceana Boulevard (General Booth Boulevard), in line with Red Mill Boulevard in the Red Mill Farm Subdivision. City Council recessed into the EXECUTIVE SESSION, (1:30 p.m.) 9/ 1 4/ 81 - 6- F 0 R M A L S E S S I 0 N VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia 14 September 1981 2:15 p.m. Council Members Present: Jobn A. Baum, E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanar4 Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Absent; None INVOCATION: Reverend A. E. Shuttlesworth Calvary Assembly of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 7- M I N U T E S ITEM ii-D.1 ITEM #17132 Upon motion by Councilman Standing, seconded by Vice Mayor Heischober, City Council voted to APPROVE the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 24, 1981 AND the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 9, 1981. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baun6 E. T. Buchanari, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 8- R E S E N T A T I 0 N S ITEM II-E.1 ITEM #17133 Mrs. Nancy Creech, President of the Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce, spoke before Council to advise that the 1981 Neptune Festival would begin on 25 September 1981. Mr. Curtis Catron, Chairman of the Neptune Festival, spoke before Council and presented them a Flag, the first official banner depicting the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival. ITEM II-E.2 ITEM #17134 Mr. Albert B. Gornto, President, Four Cities United Way, spoke before Council to remind the citizens of Virginia Beach of this important Community undertaking, and to thank Council for their continued support. The campaign will begin September 15, 1981. R E S 0 L U T I 0 N ITEM II-F.1 ITEM #17135 Upon motion by Councilman Standing, seconded by Councilwoman Oberndorf, City Council voted to ADOPT the Resolution of Appreciation and present same to: Alfred W. Craft, Jr, Development Authority (1964 - 1981) 9- RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO ALFRED W. CRAFT, JR. WHEREAS, At6,%ed W. Cta6t, J,%., has zetved az a membe)L o6 the Devetopment Authotity 6,tom 1964 to 1981; and, WHEREAS, AZ6,%ed W. CiLait, J)c., ha4 zeilved wiZZingzy and unti,%ingty in behat6 o6 the City 06 Vitginia Beach; and, WHEREAS, hiz dedication and unzee6ish ze,%vice invozved pe,%4onat zac,tiiicez and inconvenience-6, not onzy to him, but itequentzy to hi4 6amiZy and/ot buzinezz; and, I WHEREAS, we t)Euzt he teatized 4ati4jaction in Zucce-64juEty admini.6te,%ing in hiz advi4oty capacity not onty to City Councit, but to the citizenz o6 thiz ia4t gtowing met,%opotiz. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Vitginia Beach City CounciY- )Lecognize,6 thi.6 tecotd oi zeventeen [171 yeaxz oi di-6tinguizhed zetvice in pubZieZy ex.p,%ezzing it.6 zince,%e g)Latitude io,t hiz cont)Libution o6 time, ene,%gy and inte-etect. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; That thi,6 Rezo-eution o6 App,%eciation be made a patt o6 the p,%oceedingz oi the Fo,%maZ Sezzion oi City Councit thi,6 Foutteenth day o6 Septembe,%, 1981, in the City o6 Vi,tg.cn,La oeach, vi,%ginia. Given unde,% my hand and zeaz thiz Fouiteenth day o6 Septembe,%, 1981. Mayot City o6 ViiEginia Beach Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None P U B L I C R E A R I N G - - - - - - - - - - - - - ITEM II-G.1 ITEM #17136 The City Clerk read the following Resolution presented by the President of the Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Nancy A. Creech: R E S 0 L U T I 0 N WHEREAS, the current traffic problems in the resort area are a severe inconvenience to visitors and residents; and, WHEREAS, these traffic problems hinder the movement of emergency vehicles, and thus constitute a public safety hazard; and, WHEREAS, the proposed one-way traffic plan would be modified or abandoned after the one-year trial period. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Virginia Beach Chamber of Commerce endorses the proposed one-way traffid program for Atlantic and Pacific Avenues. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is requested the City of Virginia Beach investigate and act to increase off- street parking, eliminate certain on-street parking in con- gested areas, and abandon the 24-hour metered parking program. The following spoke concerning the Public Hearing: Mr. Alan Dalton, President, North Virginia Beach Civic League Mr. S. A. Karageorge, businessman in Beach Borough appeared in opposition Mr. Joe Howa, businessman in Bea'cb Borough appeared in opposition Mr. Thomas E. Coghill, 2961 South Sandfiddler Road, hotel and businessman in Beach Borough.appeared in opposition Mr. Henry Morgan, appearing in behalf of.the Pacific Place Merchants, and Life Federal Savingi%and Loan, United Virginia Pank and the Virginia Be.ach,Bank of Commerce spoke in opposition. -1 2- Mr. B. Bruce Taylor, businessman in the area appeared in opposition, and submitted a petition with 166 signatures, (copies of which will be made a part of these proceedings), opposing one-way traffic on Atlantic/Pacific Avenues Melvin Koch, President of the Tourist Bureau of Virginia Beac'ii, appeared In opposition Attorney Grover C. Wright, Jr., representing nineteen (19) property owners from the Lighthouse Restaurant to the Sea Vacationer Motel, appeared in opposition Mr. R. W. Chaplain, hotel owner in Beach Borough appeared in opposition Mr. Bill McClanan, Atlantic Cleaners and Laundry 205 21st Street, appeared in opposition to the closure of 21st Street. Mrs. Nancy Parker, President of the Old Beach Civic League, Member of the Oceanfront Parking Plan, and resident of Beach Borough. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Standing made a motion NOT to proceed with one-way of Atlantic and Pacific Avenues this year and that the Council proceed with traffic control officers; institute a study of improving Arctic and Baltic Avenues; proceed with the City's plans to provide beautification on Atlantic Avenue; if needed, additional resort area police officers be assigned to that area; that the City encourage privately-developed parking, and the City, itself, proceed with additional parking in the Beach Borough; provide parking for residents visiting the Beach Borough, and for those businesses needing parking; that the City continue in a normal course of events towards improving the entire Beach Borough, seconded by Councilwoman McClanan. Councilman Standing withdrew his motion. Upon motion by Councilman Standing, seconded by Councilwoman McClanan, City Council voted to NOT proceed with one-way Atlantic/Pacific Avenues, this year. Voting: 8- 3 -1 3- Council Members Voting Aye: E. T. Buchanan, P. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and Patrick L. Standing Council Members V6ting Nay: John A. taum, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., and Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S. Council Members Absent: None Mayor McCoy apoointed Councilmen W. H. Kitchin, III, Clarence A. Holland,.City Manager George L. Hanbury, Public Works Director C. Oral Lambert, and Planning Director Robert J. Scott. -1 4- C 0 N S E N T A G E N D A ITEM II-E ITEM #17137 Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and ADOPT the CONSENT AGENDA, excepting items II-H.1, II-H.2, and II-H.6. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. R. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None 1 5- ITEM II-H.3 ITEM #17138 Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Mauager and ADOPT the Ordinance to amend and reordain Sections 8-91, 8-92, 8-93, 8-94, 8-95, 8-96, 8-98, and 8-99 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, pertaining to the Board of Plumbing and Mechanical Appeals. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Bauu6 E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. RD11and, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, Ill, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council MembersVoting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None -1 6- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTIONS 8-91, 8-92, 8-93, 8-94, 8-95, 8-96, 8-98, and 8-99 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, PERTAINING TO TFIE BOARD OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL APPEALS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Sections 8-91, 8-92, 8-93, 8-94, 8-95, 8-96, 8-97, 8-98, and 8-99 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, are hereby amended and reordained as follows: ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL APPEALS. Section 8-91. Created; composition; appointment and terms of members. There is hereby created a board of plumbing and mechanical appeals which shall consist of -feer f4+ five (5) members as follows: one licensed and registered architect, one licensed and registered engineer, one licensed and registered building contractor, one licensed and registered Level II mechanical worker holding a certificate as such, and one licensed and registered master Level II plumber holding a certificate of competancy as such, all of whom shall be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years. In addition, the building official or his designee, and the plumbing inspector and the mec.hanical inspector shall be ex-officio members of such board. A member appointed to fill a vacancy on the board shall serve for the unexpired term to which he is appointed. Section 8-92. Members to serve without compensation. The members of the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals shall serve without compensation. Section 8-93. Secretary. The building official or his designee shall act as secretary to the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals. The secretary shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the board. 1 7- Section 8-94. Rules of procedure; meeti ngs to be public. (a) The board of plumbing and mechanical appeals shall adopt, from time to time, with the approval of the city council, rules and. regulations for its procedure.. (b) All meetings of the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals shall be public. Section 8-95. Quorum. A quorum of the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals shall consist of a majority of the appointed members. Section 8-96. Appeals generally. (a) Any person taking exception to a ruling of,the plumbing or mechanical inspector as to the method of construction or use of materials in plumbing and/or mechanical work or systems not specifically covered in this chapter or the building code may appeal therefrom to the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals and the board may review any order or decision of the plumbing or mechanical inspector relating thereto. The board shall hear the intervention of any interested person. (b) Notice of appeal to the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals shall be in writing and filed within thirty (30) days after the decision is rendered by the plumbing or mechanical inspector. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall accompany such notice of appeal. Section 8-97. Grant of variances or modifications. (a) The board of plumbing and mechanical appeals, when appealed to and after a hoaring, may vary the application of any provision of this ch@pter or the building code relating to plumbing and mechanical work or systems to any particular case when, in its opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of such provisio n or public interest or when, in its opinion, the interpretation of the piumbing or mechanical inspector should be modified or reversed. -2- -1 8- (b) In a specific case where there are practical difficulties of construction or arrangement in the way of carrying out the strict letter of any provision of this chapter or the building code relating to plumbing and mechanical work or systems, or where there is a reasonable doubt as to the exact meaning of any such provision, as applied to a specific case, or where unnecessary hardship would thereby result, the board may, in any such specific case, after due hearing, grant a variance to such provision so that the intention thereof shall be carried out and substantial justice done. Section 8-98. Decisions. (a) Every decision of the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals shall be final, subject, however, to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have at law or in equity. Such decision shall be in writing and shall indicate the vote on the decision. Every decision shall be promptly filed in the office of the plumbing or mechanical inspector and shall be open to public inspection. A certified copy shall be sent by mail or otherwise to the appellant and a copy shall be kept publicly posted in the office of the plumbing or mechanical inspector for two (2) weeks after filing. (b) The board of plumbing and mechanical appeals shall, in every case, reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. (c) A decision of the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals to grant a variance or to modify an order of the plumbing or mechanical inspector shall specify in what manner such variance or modification is made, the conditions upon which it is made and the reasons therefor. If a decision of the board of plumbing and'mechanical appeals reverses or modifies a refusal, order or disallowance of the plumbing or mechanical inspector or varies the application of any provision of this chapter or the building code, the plumbing -3- 1 9- or mechanical inspector shall immediately take action in accordance with such decision. Section 8-99. Posting of ruling's and orders. Any ruling or order of the board of plumbing and mechanical appeals shall be posted for public inspection in the office of the plumbing or mechanical inspector. This Ordinance shall be effective on and after the date of its adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on September 14, 1981 RJN/CJ/da 8/25/81 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT (A-1981) SIGNATURE DEPAIZTMENT TO -o -4- - 20- ITEM II-H.4 ITEM #17139 Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and DEFER FOR TWO WEEKS (September 28, 1981), the Ordinance to amend Section 35-114 and 35-115 of the City Code pertaining to tax on purchasers of utility service. (This was previously deferred August 24, 1981). Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: (for deferral) John A. Baum, E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J. Henry McCoy, J., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 21- ITEM II-H.5 ITEM #17140 Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and DEFER FOR TWO WEEKS (September 28, 1981), the Ordinance to amend and reordain the Comprehensive Plan regarding rezoning applications. (This was previously deferred on August 24, 1981) Votiug: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Ba@ E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanar4 Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None - 2 2- ITEM II-H.7 ITEM #17141 Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and APPROVE the following Raffle Permits: Raffle Backbay Wildfowl Guild, Inc. Raffle Princess Anne Plaza Garden Club Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Bauu6 E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, BarbaraM. Henley, ClarenceA. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor J, Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None 2 3- ITEM II-H.8 ITEM #17142 Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and APPROVE the license refunds in the amount of $1,451.57. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervir4 Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitch@ III, Reba S. McClanar4 Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None 2 4 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PEASONS AND UPON CERT-@FICATION OF THE COMMIISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE-IT ORDAINED BY TIIE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: DATE NAT,IE YEAR PAID BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL Har-Tan Inc. P. 0. Box 12778 1981 6/15/81 85.25 Norfolk, Va. 23502 Centers Craftstove Inc. 228 oakengate Turnpike 125.82 Va. Beach, Va. 23462 1980 Seaboard Paint-Supply Co. Inc. 2624 Barrett St. 471.91 Va. Beach, Va. 23452 Ce@tified as to Payment: Approved as to form: Dale Bimeon' City Attorney The above abatement(s) totaling $ 682.98 - were approved by the council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 14 day of 'September 19 81 mlllzn moages S,@-lh City Clerk 2 5 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COM-MISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE -IT 6RDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the f ol.lowing applications f or license ref unds, upon certif ication of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: DATE NAME ... .... YEAR PAID BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL Steves Auto Sales Inc. 1980 7/2/80 106.25 3469 N. Military Hwy. Norfolk, va. 23518 Sidney B-. Kronick 1980 2/2/80 P. 0. Box 3161 43.36 Va. Beach, Va. 23453 Electrocon Inc. 1980 3/10/-'SO 91.86 P. 0. Box 158 Kinston, N. C. 28501 Cer@ified as to Payment: Apprpved as to form: nev The above abatement(s) totaling 241.47'- .-ere approved by the council of the CitY of Virginia Beach on the 14 day of Septe-mber .19 1 Ri@ Hlod -s Sn'.It g" ty C erk 6 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLIP-ATION or CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: LIk-r,1,4 Zb L)ATE N@NIE YEAR PAID BASE PENALTY INT. TOTAL ertz, James 0. AUDIT 14.83 1829 Cooper Rd. a. Beach, Va. 23454 rove-East Inc. 11400 Rockville Pike,Suite 305 AUDIT 91.86 ockville, Md. 20852 I idewater Supersign Adv. Inc. 970 Cleveland St. PER LETTER ATTACHED 25.00 a. Beach, Va. 23462 eabreeze Contructor Inc. 65 W. Queens Drive 395.43 illiamsburg, Va. 23285 1980 1980 AUDIT to Payment: Commission( Approved as to form: /iri son ey The above abatemen-,(s) totaling $ 527.12 -were approved by the council of the City of Virginia Beach on the 14 day of September 19 81 Rut. Hdges S. t,, City cleti., 2 7- ITEM II-H. 9 ITEM #17143 Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and ADOPT ON SECOND READING the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Public Improvement Bonds of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the maximum amount of $1,300,000. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Bauu6 E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan,* Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None *It was noted by Councilwoman McClanan that her vote of August 24, 1981, in the matter of the Bonds was a "nay" vote. - 2 8- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $1,300,000 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. It is hereby determined to be necessary and expedient for the City of Virginia Beach to develop a disposal site for sand and other materials derived from the City's dredging operations which will promote the development and public welfare of the City, and to borrow money for such purpose and issue the City's General Obligation Bonds therefor. 2. Pursuant to the authority of the Charter of the City of Virginia Beach (Ch. 147, Acts of Assembly of 1962, as amended), and the Public Finance Act, as amended, there are hereby autborized to be issued Public Improvement Bonds of the City of Virginia Beach in the maximum amount of One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000), to provide funds, together with other funds that may be available, for the acquisition of land and easements and other property rights with respect thereto for use as a disposal and storage site for sand and other materials derived from the City's dredging operations. Any amounts not needed for such purpose may be used for any of the purposes authorized by the Ordinance adopted by the Council on April 6, 1981, authorizing the issuance of $17,000,000 Public Improvement Bonds. 3. Tbe Bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding forty years from their dates, bear interest at such rate or rates not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the Bonds are sold, be in such denominations and form, be executed in such manner and be sold at such time or times and in such manner, including the sale of the same as a separate issue or in combination with the sale of General Obligation Bonds he@retofore or hereafter authorized for similar or otber purposes, as the Council shall hereafter provide by appropriate Resolution or Resolutions. 2 9- 4. The Bonds shall be General Obligation of the City of Virginia Beach for the payment of principal of and interest on which its full faith and credit shall be irrevocably pledged. 5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. Approved this 14th day of September, 1981 Mayor FIRST READING: August 24, 1981 SECOND READING: September 14, 1981 NOTE: Two thirds vote of Council is required. - 30- ITEM II-H.10 ITEM #17144 Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Buchanan, City Council voted to uphold the recommendation of the City Manager and ADOPT ON SECOND READING the Ordinance to appropriate $2,958,685 for City of Virginia Beacb School Programs funded by special categorical grants for School Year 1981-82. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Ba@ E. T. Buchanan, F. Reid Ervin, Vice Mayor Harold Heischober, Barbara M. Henley, Clarence A. Holland, M.D., W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClana@ Mayor J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., Meyera E. Oberndorf, and Patrick L. Standing Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None