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354- January ~, 1973 construction of new multi-family dwellings on vacant land or large lots. As the Planning Commission was assessing probable impact of this development, Applicant Harold Beaver intro- duced Z-72-45 which again asked for high density R-60 in this area adjacent to land involved in Z-72-29. The Commission decided upon consistency and agreed to recommend denial, pointing out in addition the inadequacy of existing streets (Powell and Haysom) and the probability that approval of R-60 in this case would serve as a precedent encouragzng other property owners to seek similar increases in potential density. On January 2, 1973, the Planning Commission again unanimously resolved to recommend denial of this application on a basis that R-75 will best serve public and private interests involved as this area at the southeast corner of Portsmouth Boulevard and Elmhurst Lane is further developed. Z_72~S0 Petition of Pink W. Smith, by Robert A. Hutchins, Agent, to rezone property ~ed as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of High and Orange Streets; thence east along the south side of High Street approximately 140 feet to a side property line; thence south along said line approximately 122 feet to the line of an alley; t~enc~ west along said alley approximately 135 feet to the east right-of-way line of Orange Street; thence north along said right-of-way approximately 120 feet to High Street, the point of origin; from Residential R-7S-S to Residential R-60. For your December 4, 1972 public hearing, the City Planning Commission published an advertisement recommending denial of R-60 and substitution of R-75, submitted a written re- port containing this recommendation and providing a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment tin the form prescribed) containing terms of this proposed substitution. On January 2, 1973, the Planning Commission unanimously resolved to endorse your denial of petition Z-72-50 and to recommend again that you cmnsider further its proposed ordinance for converting this tract of land for reasons stated earlier from R-75-S to R-75." gity~6ttprqey.refeyred matter to Planning Dy tnlS DO~y zn ~eDruar~. Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. was denied by the following vote: (Z 72-45) Commission and a public hearing to be held Smith, to approve the petition for R-60, Ayes: Holley, Johnson, Smith Nays: Early, King, Wentz, Barnes NEW BUSINESS 73-15 The following letter from Mr. George R. Walker, 1749 Sprat&ey Street, was read: "It is requested that my name be placed upon the agenda of the 9 January, 1973 meeting of the Portsmouth City Council to address the proposal of the Chamber of Commerce for dual business-administration.government of the City pursuant to its study entitled "Ills of the City' Mr. Walker spoke. (See Exhibit 73-15) 73-16 The following resolution was presented, and on motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Johnson, was adopted by unanimous vote: "A RBSOLUTION CO~4BNDING MISS ELLEN S. BALLENTINE FOR HER SERVICES TO FHE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. WHEREAS, Miss Ellen S. Ballentine has served the City of Portsmouth for a period of fifty-one years and three months; and WHEREAS, we are indeed proud of her loyal and ~aithful service of unusual length, it being the longest period of employ~nent of a city employee in the past, as will be in the future, and the manner in which she has performed her duties as Assistant City Auditor with the utmost efficiency and dependability. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council this resolution be issued as an earnest expression of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that of appreciation for her long and honorable BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Miss Ellen S. Ballentine, and that it be made a part of the permanent records of the City." 73-17 The following letter from Director of Planning was read: "'At its regular monthly meeting on 2 January 1973, the City Planning Commission reviewed the following matter: Petit&on-of Assistant City Attorney Claude M. Scialdone for Mr. Robe~Basham Of 453 Constitution Avenue. Mr. Basham has a dwelling located between North Street and London Boulevard on the east side of old 10th Avenue. He is willing to ex- change a strip of his property along North Street for the little triangle of land between his home and London Boulevard. Attorney Scialdone and Assessor Jack Wall~ae jollity-~¢ommen~a.pp~0Y/at ccf~tkisac~oa~h~ckh~ust ~e initia~ed:with the City Planning Commission. The Planning Commission unanimously resolved to find that such an exchange of property would be mn the best interest of the City of Portsmouth providing care is take~ to preserve