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July 25~ 1972
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<br /> 72-316 - Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the following resolution was
<br />adopted, and aycopy ~ei§en~ to ~the City of Chesapeake and State Highway Department, was
<br />adopted by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE ~IGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR
<br />THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE HODGES FERRY BRIDGE.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the Hodges Ferry Bridge which traverses the
<br />River connect~ing the cities of Chesapeake and Portsmouth
<br />condition to take care of current traffic loads; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the
<br />of Portsmouth
<br />and
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<br />Western Branch of the Elizabeth
<br />is inadequate in its present
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<br /> Hodges Ferry Bridge is a vital transportation link to the citizens
<br />in both their travels to Chesapeake and to the Churchland area of Portsmouth;
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<br /> WHEREAS, the.proposed extension of Tyre Neck Road from Bruce Road
<br />Boulevard will further encourage citizens of Portsmouth and Chesapeake
<br />Ferry Bridge; and
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<br />to Portsmouth
<br />to use the Hodges
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<br /> WHEREAS, either the improvement or replacement of said bridge would contribute
<br />greatly to the safety and convenience of the citizens of Portsmouth.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that it requests that the State Highway Department make available funds for the improvement
<br />or replacement of the Hodges Ferry Bridge. -~
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED bythe Council of
<br />if such bridge is to be reconstructed that it
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<br />the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />be replaced with a modern high level span."
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-216 The following ordinance deferred from City Council meeting of June 27, 1972,
<br />was taken up and read:
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<br />"ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z 72-21"
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the ordinance was adopted, and by
<br />the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-216 The following ordinance deferred from City Council meeting of June 27, 1972
<br />was taken up and read: '
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<br />"ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z 72-22"
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the ordinance was adopted, and by
<br />the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br />72-312 - The following letter received from Director of Planning was read:
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<br /> "At its regular monthly public hearing on 18 July 1972, the City Planning Commission
<br />adopted the following resolution:
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<br />'OLDE TOWNE CONSERVATION PROJECT, VA R-49, FUTURE LAND USE
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<br />Having been advised by the Office of City Planning that its staff
<br />feels that municipal property within official boundaries of an
<br />urban renewal project, as defined by action of City Council, could
<br />and should in any redevelopment transaction be processed adminis-
<br />tratively through the Pogtsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
<br />the Portsmouth Planning Commission hereby resolves to accept this
<br />staff recommendation and to pass same along to City Council for its
<br />consideration.' "
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to be received as information, was
<br />adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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