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70-343 - The following letter from the Director of City Planning was read:
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<br /> "At its regular ~onthly meeting on August 4, 1970, the City Planning Commission continued its review of a
<br />request for declaration of certain mUnicipal propertf in Pinners Point as surplus.
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<br /> Mr. Irvin Caplan had asked that city property on the northwest corner of Cleveland Street and Lee Avenue
<br />be declared surplus and placed on public auction.
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<br /> Initially, the Planning Commission determined that some of the property in question was actually 16cated
<br />within the riDht-of-way of Cleveland Street.' Further, it could not be ascertained that this ~roperty (and some
<br />other property owned by the Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission'ju~t to the south) has ever bee~ dedicated to
<br />public use as a public street.
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<br /> After consultation with, and upon advice of the Department of Engineering, and hearing no Other objections
<br />the Planning Commission resolved to recommend disposal of Tax Plate 1~, Lot 70.
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<br /> The Planning Commission also feels that steps should be taken to place the land in the right-of-way of
<br />Cleveland Street as extended and improved during construction of Harbor Drive Freeway in a public street cate-
<br />gory so that same could be shown as such on official documents such as tax maps."
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<br />On motion of Mr. Smith (I) referred to the City Attorney for proper handling, without dissenting vote.
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<br />70-344 - The following letter from the Director of City Planning was read:
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<br /> ".A~ i~§ ~ular monthly meeting on August 4, 1970, the City Planning Commission accepted a recomm, endation
<br />of the City Manager's Systematic Codes Enforcement Program that an area designated '5~ST DOWNTOWN" be scheduled
<br />for inspection.
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<br /> This area is bounded on the north by County Street and the High Street Non-Residential Corridor (subject
<br />of an earlier effort), on the east by Effingham Street and the Weaver Redevelopment Project, on the south by
<br />Interstate 264 freeway, and on the west by the Belt Line RailrOad tracks (and South MoUnt Hermon, also the
<br />subject of an earlier effort).
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<br /> Established procedure calls for your review of the area prior to conserted action by our Health, Building,
<br />and Fire inspectors.
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<br />The Planning Co.vm]ission sees no reason why this essential next step cannot now be taken."
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<br />Mo~ion of Mr. Smith IR) to receive as information was adopted, without dissenting vote.
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<br />70-345 - The following letter fromW. T. Godde, Jr., Chairman, City Planning Commission, was read:
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<br /> "At the City Manager's request, we have compiled this brief repo:t on activities of the City Planning
<br />Commission and Office of Planning during fiscal 1969-70.
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<br /> It was our good fortune, during these past two years, to have been associated with Raymond B. Smith,
<br />whose unselfish municipal service and dedication to solution of urban problems set him apart for special public
<br />attention. It seems fitting that our fellow citizens by so large a margin, elected him to City Co~cil. Al-
<br />ready, he is missed; and our best wishes accompany him in his new role.
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<br /> Collectively, one focus of our attention has been the municipal reorganization plan offered by Public
<br />Administration Service. We have reshaped our st~ff as the "Office of Planning", placed new emphasis on socio-
<br />economic concerns (as further suggested in the Voorhees Report,."PL~ OF ACTION FOR STRENGTHENING THE PLANNING
<br />PROCESS IN PORTSMOUTH") and assumed long-range capital budget responsibilities. Only one area concerns us at
<br />present, as reorganization moves lo,yard.
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<br /> Have we developed adequate liaison and working relationships with the official regional planning mechan-
<br />ism --- Dist~z~ict Commission #20? Each day brings increasing awareness of the need to perfect municipal plans
<br />in a broader metropolitan framework. Federal and state agencies have announced firmer regional policies dealing
<br />~ith municipalities. Further restudy of this municipal planning agency operation may reveal r~gional planning
<br />linkage weaknesses, which we shall move to correct; and, barring success, mmy call to your attention.
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<br />In this context, we present our report for fiscal 1969-70."
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<br />Om motion of Mr. King, received as information, without dissenting vote.
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<br />70-546 - The following letter from A. E. Fry, 607 BrunsWick Road, was read:
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<br /> "I respectfully request the opport~mity to address the City Council of Portsmouth concerning the sighting
<br />of wildlife in the Manor View section. I desire to do so at the next council meeting August 11, 1970."
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<br />Mr. Fry spoke.
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<br />On motion of Mr. Smith (I), referred to the City Manager.
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<br />70-347 - The following letter from the I. C. NOrcom Ban~ Boosters was read:
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<br /> "The I. C. Norcom Band Boosters have tried, in vain, to rent the concessions stands at the Lawrence Stadium
<br />during the football season. We understand that only Woodrow Wilson High School has had exclusive use of the
<br />concessions for a nam~er of years. It.seems unfair that Norcom can't sell refreshments during their own games,
<br />at least. We, the parents of the band, would like to rent the concessions stands during our games. All profits
<br />would be used exclusively for the band. If this had been possible in the past, we would have been able to help
<br />purchase new uniforms so badly needed by the band now. We hope you will take whatever steps necessary to see
<br />that Norcom High School, as well as Wilson, will be able to operate the concessions stands at the Stadium this
<br />fall. Please have this matter placed on your agenda as soon as possible."
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