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386 October 8, 1974 Metion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Early, that $-73-15 to be referred to City Attorney for proper handling, was adopted by unanimous vote. 74-428 "Re~ STREET CLOSURE PETITION S-74-10 -- Agenda of October 8, 1974 the At its regular monthly meeting on October 1, 1974, the City Planning Commission re- solved to recommend conditional approval of street closure application S-74-10 to vacate a 75 foot segment of SOUTHERN AV~NU~ east of the eastern right-of-way line of Hill Avenue~ Southern Avenue has a right-of-way of sixty (60) feet. An adjoining segment of Southern Avenue to the east for a distance of 605 feet is a matter before City Council in appli- cation S-74-8 (docket #74-301). S-74-10: ~pplication of Ward Enterprises, Inc., by Attorney Carl S. Markowitz, to close Southern Avenue for a distance of 75 feet from the eastern right-of-way of Hill Avenue. However, the Planning Commission also resolved to express its concern over the re- lationship between the expanding marine terminal and its need for modern autom6ti~e free- way access. The Commission feels that the City of Portsmouth must retain 'air rights' easements on all property over which portions of the Western Freeway (Reute 164) or the Harbor Drive Freeway (Route 58) may pass when a tube is added to the'Midtown Elizabeth River Tunnel and this complex joined to a new high-level bridge at West Norfolk. The Commission was reminded of its effort in 1971 when City Council adopted 'CP-71-1B' (Portsmouth Marine Terminal Master Plan) with approval of the Virginia Ports Authority, our Port and Industrial Commission and the Virginia Department of Highways; The Commissie is aware of sentiment that ~erminal expansion pressure may become so great as to preclude construction of ~his segment of the Western Freeway and another tube at the Midtown Tunnel a position which is deemed wholly unacceFtable." Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Barn~,that S-74-10 to be referred to the City Attorney for proper handling, was adopted by unanimous vote. (See Item 74-301(a)) 74-429 Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Wentz, letter of ~irginia regarding Victory Boulevard Extension, Airline Boulevard yard, to be received as information, was adopted by unanimous vote. from Commonwealth Portsmouth Boule- (See Exhibit 74-429) ~-430 was read~ The following report received from Chairman, Citizens Advisory Committee, "Re: Citizens Advisory Committee Activity Report The follow~ng matters have been brought to our attention: (a) Placement of Confederate flags on the monument at Court and High streets. (Leslie Cox) (b) Request for Bide-A-Wee golf privileges. (Raymond Turner) (c) Real property assessment/evaluation complaint. (Mrs. G. A. Wermick) (d) Swimming pool construction; priority of building. (Vernon Crump) (e) Rehabilitation/appraisal of property in Effingham Conservation Project Area (Mrs. Grace Davis) Item (c) appears difficult to resolve. .Members of the CAC feel that Mrs. Wermick sincerely believes in her position regarding assessment of her property. Moreover, the CAC is confident that Mr. Wallace has exercised his authority in a responsible manner Item (d) has been answered satisfactorily through a presentation of the planning/ construction rationale by Mr. Carey Warren at our meeting of 9 Septembe~ Members 9f t~ CAC are satisfied w~th the pool construction program and commend the Recreation Department and other responsible parties for this long-needed facility. Item (~) will be considered at our meeting of 7 October, Items (a) and (b) are forwarded for your information and the CAC feel that the complainant in each instance: 1974. consideration. Members of (1) has expressed his sincere feelings regarding the situation to which he has directed our attention. (2) feels that the status quo in his area of concern is a wrong to him personally, and pp~haFs also to others, and (3) ask that consideration be given to correct the situation. The members of the CAC agree that Items (a) and (b) are not without merit. However, by unanimous vo~e of those present, it was agreed that report of these items be forwarded without recommendation. Such stance was taken because: (1) the CAC is aware that these matters previously have been considered the Csuncil with apparent resolution, and (2) in the opinion of the CAC members, legal matters are involved beyond the committee's capability to deal properly. Consequently, any attempt on the part of the Citizens Advisory Committee to reach a proper conclusion would be unfair both to the City and ~o the persons offering the complaJ ~ts.'