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August 22. 1972
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<br /> "At the request of Mr. Joe Lowenthal, we are forwarding the following information about
<br />the Plaza Roller Rink.
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<br /> We have had few problems with the Plaza Roller Rink located at 444 South Lynnhaven
<br />Road, Virginia, Beach, Virginia. lnfact, fewer problems than with many other amusement
<br />places within our jurisdiction. The management has cooperated Fully with us and ha~ furnishe~
<br />its own security.
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<br /> If further facts~are required, please feel £ree to contact us. Assuring you of our
<br />cooperation in all matters of mutual interest. R~ce~e~vfrom Lieutenant H. Capps, Commandin
<br />Officer, Juvenile Division; Signed by Sgt. T. V. Irving, Juvenile Division"
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<br /> "On Monday night, August 7, 1972, I appeared, through my attorney, at the public hearin
<br />on the above captioned matter. The Council passed this item over objections~of certain
<br />citizens of the area. Certain comments were made, however, that have caused me much concern
<br />and I wish to state my views directly to you about this.
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<br /> First, I am the ovner and operator of two roller skating rinks in this state. The
<br />operation of these rinks is geared toward youth patronage. A large percentage of the patron~
<br />are adult-supervised youth groups from church organizations. My operational record in
<br />Virginia Beach has brought commendation from the Virginia Beach police. I have supervised
<br />the operation carefully by the use of o~f~d~ty poli~em~ea~d t~ m~ knowledge, or that of
<br />the police, no illegal drug activity has occurred within, or adjoining the skating rink
<br />facilities. Likewise, I have standing rule that no one drinking, or suspected of having
<br />alcoholic drinks, is permitted on~th~ premises. This is essential for my business because
<br />to do otherwise would discourage patronage by parents and their children. Likewise, ~ h~ve
<br />been overly zealous in policing my parking areas to prevent loitering ar~l~va~dalism. This ha~
<br />been a major factor in my business success.
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<br /> Semondly, I believe that the structure that I will construct on, this shopping center
<br />complex will be compatible with the design of other structures in the neighborhood. The
<br />building is desinged to contain interior noise within the bu~d~Bg. Little truck service
<br />is required for this operation and all such service will enter through the front of the
<br />structure off, the parking lot. The rear of the property is presently buffered from adjoin-
<br />ing property by vegetation growth. Clearing of undesirable growth is anticipated but tree
<br />g~wth will be maintained and supplemented to provide permanent screening of the rear lot.
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<br /> Thirdly, vehicular traffic will flow uninterruped over the shopping center complex
<br />Portsmouth Boulevard and Hodges Ferry Road, with no increased traffic interference over
<br />residential area streets.
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<br /> Fourthly, the skating rink operation will not conflict with normal Sunday church
<br />schedules. The center will be closed on Sunda~ morning, and between 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
<br />Sunday evening. It is my plan to continue to encourage church sponsored youth groups to
<br />use the facilities after the normal church activities have ended. I should like to point
<br />out that my present facility in Virginia Beach is used on Sunday mornings by a church for
<br />its services. These activities have proven most compatible with my business operations.
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<br /> In conclusion, I believe that my prgposed skating rink will
<br />hood, and [ fully believe that it will be an asset to this City.
<br />President, Park Plaza Corporation"
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<br />be good for this neighbor-
<br />Signed by Walter ~. Carter,
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<br /> "I wholeheartedly support the application of Mr. Walter Carter to build a skating rink
<br />at the corner of Portsmouth Boulevard and Hodges Manor Road.
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<br /> This w6uld be a valuable and wholesome addition to the recreational life of our city.
<br />It would also mean that the citizens of Portsmouth would not have to go to Norfolk or
<br />Virginia Beach to enjoy this type of recreation. The young people in my church go t~tAe
<br />skating rink often. It would be a splendid thing if they did not have to travel so far.
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<br /> I hope yeu will act favorably on Mr. Carter's appeal. Signed by Donald H. Traylor,
<br />Pastor, West End United Methodist Church"
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<br /> "This is to advise you that the property on Hodges Ferry Road, currently up for rezonin
<br />by Mr. Walter Carter, is owned by Burrell R. Johnson, T. R. Dail and P. W. Thomson. It is
<br />not owned by Commercial Insurance Agency as indicated in Mrs. Phyllis N. Orange's letter of
<br />August 16. No other parties or firms have any interest whatsoever in this property. Signed
<br />by P. W~p Thomson, 425 Riverside Drive"
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<br /> "Mr. Walter Carter has petitioned to have the property on Hodges Ferry Road rezoned
<br />from C-1 to C-2 for the purpose of erecting a roller skating rink. He has indicated that,
<br />in addition to the natural buffer provided by the~ees to the rear of the property, he will
<br />screen the rear of his property by fencing. This letter is to g~arantee, on the part of the
<br />owners and developers of the property, that this fencing will be erected. Signed by P. W.
<br />Thomson, Partner, Manor Village Shopping Center'
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<br /> "Re: Zoning Rmquest Z-72-40, Walter E. Carter Reference the above captioned matter
<br />the undersigned requests permission to speak before City Council at its deliberation on the
<br />second reading of this matter. Signed by Donald C. Kilgore, Attorney"
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<br />Mr. Kilgore spoke in support and presented the following petition -
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<br /> "We, the undersigned residents of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, respectfully peti-
<br />tion you to give final approval for rezoning to C-2 classification for property described
<br />within the petion of Walter Carter, identified as Z-72-40, for use on said property of skat-
<br />ing rink. Signed by Frank Wine, Jr., 4418 Winchester Drive and others"
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