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May 11, 1999 Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Griffin, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that UP-99-05 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by a vote of 6-1 (Mr. Pitts). (c) GHP-99-01 PARK MANOR NEIGHBORHOOD - Request of James Bradford for a group housing permit to construct 6 condominium units at Locust Lane and Sandie Point Lane. 1. James R. Bradford, 325 Volvo Parkway, spoke in support of the application. 2. Hank Fallon, 341 Park Manor Road, spoke in opposition of the application Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Robinett, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that GHP-99-01 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by unanimous vote. (d) GHP-99-02 DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD - Request of Gregory Dodd of Horton and Dodd, P.C, agent for Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority, for a group housing permit to construct 96 units in a portion of the Ida Barbour complex located between South and County Street. 1. Iman Rafiq Zaidi, 1508 LaSalle Avenue, spoke in concern over the 96 units. 2. Gregory Dodd, 300 George Washington Highway, provided information on the permit. 3. William E. Copeland, 2107 Staunton Avenue, spoke in concern over the 96 units. Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Benn, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that GHP-99-02 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by unanimous vote. - City Manager's Report - 99 - 112 - Adoption of a resolution whereby the cities of Portsmouth and Suffolk would jointly seek $250,000 in funding to conduct necessary studies for initial planning for a regional library to serve the two cities. Recommendation: · Adoption of a resolution whereby the cities of Portsmouth and Suffolk would jointly seek $250,000 in funding to conduct necessary studies for initial planning for a regional library to serve the two cities. Purpose and Need: · Both Portsmouth and Suffolk are in need of improved library services for their citizens. · A regional facility offers the advantage of lower total cost while permitting a better facility to be developed than either city could accomplish acting alone. Financial Impact: · There will be no immediate financial impact as a result of seeking this grant. The City will be responsible for its share of the operating cost once the facility opens, but this will be more economical than if the City developed an independent library. Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT LIBRARY FACILITY TO SERVE THE CITIES OF PORTSMOUTH AND SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA.