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415 March 14, 1967 In order to make the zoological gardens self-sustaining I have followed the example of a zoo which is closest to our capacity and idea which charges IO¢~per person admission. This is the Roanoke Mill Mountain Zoo which totals an average of over !,000 admissions daily. According to Mr. Paul L. Routt, Roanoke Superintendent of Parks, this is from a population of 95~000. In order to come to our estimated income factor i have used ~he conservative figure of 800 admissions daily which t am sure can be reached with little effort other than the promotional functions. t trust that the foregoing information will assist you in coming to a favorable decision." Motion of Mr. Barnes to refer to a conference was adopted, without dissenting vote. 67-65 - The following letter from the Director of Plannin~ was read: "At its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 1967, the City Planning Commission publicly heard and acted u~on the following rezoning pefiiions: Z-67-6 Petition of Albert J. Carr to rezone property described as fellows: Beginning at a ooint 235.4--~t north of the northeast corner of Greenwood Drive and Rapidan Street; thence north ~8.75 feet; thence east 1S0 feet to a proposed lot line; thence south approximately 100 feet; thence west 150 feet to the point of origin; from Commercial C-2 to Commercial C-1. The Planning Commission resolved to recommend approval and in retrosnect sensed that much of this RaDidan Street frontage across from single family homes zoned residential might better have been more restricted than Commercial C-2. Z-67-8 Petition of George R. Stillman, Jr. by Bonnie Sutton to rezone property described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of George ~ashing%on Highway and Peach Street; thence northeast approximately 55 feet along George Washington Highway; thence north approximately 90 feet to ~ilcox Avenue; thence west approximately 50 feet to Peahh Street; thence south approximately 115 feet to the point of origin; from Residential R-75 to Com2nerciat ~C-1. The Planning Commission resolved to recommend disapproval on the basis of spot zoning for so small a lot in an area remote ~rom any commercial zoning. Z-67-10 Peiition of Donald A. Garrett, Charles H. Vaughan, Melvin L. Anderson by Attorney Donald C. ~ to rezone property described as follows: Parcel 1: Beginning 410 feet east of the southeast corner of Manor Road and Portsmouth Boulevard;~east alohg the south side of Portsmouth Boulevard approximately 210 feet; thence south approximately 154 feet; thence southeast approximately 65 feet; thence south 171 feet to a point; thence west approximately 75 feet to the City of Portsmouth property; thence northwest approximately 385 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel 2: Beginning 650 feet east of the southeast corner of Portsmouth Boulevard and Manor Avenue; thence east along the south side of Portsmouth Boulevard approximately 290 feet; thence south approximately 53 feet; thence southeast approximately 128 feet; thence south approximately 85 feet; thence southwest approximately 295 feet; thence west approximately 99 feet; thence north approximately 171 feet; thence northwest approximately 65 feet; thence north approximately 134 feet to the noint of origin; from Residential R-60-A (Parcel 1) and Residential R~75-S (Parcel 2) to Commercial C-2. ~e Planning Cormmission resolved to recommend disapproval on grounds of non-conformity with its plan for commercial land use along newly constructed Portsmouth Boulevard. For several years, the Planning Commission has successfully advanced a plan to concentrate needed new neighborhood commerce at four collector street intersections (Shea Street, City Park Avenue, El~urst Lane and Hodges Ferry Road). Two years ago the Planning Commission and City Council acknowledged hardship on the pharmacy property and authorized office building~mu!ti family zoning district R-60-A which paves the way for appropriate and economically sound uses of the property." On motion of Mr. Barnes, referred to the City Clerk for advertising, for hearing on April 11~ 1967. 67-66 - The following letter from the Director of Planning was read: "At its regular monthly meeting on TueJday, March 7, 1967, the City Planning Commission publicly heard and resolved to recommend approval of the following rezoning petition in connection with execution of the ~aver Redevelopment Project: Z-67-11 Petition of the City of Portsmouth in cooperation with the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housin~rity relative to the Va. R-40 !ieaver Redevelopment Project to rezone the following areas within boundaries of this slum clearance project: Area t: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Elm Avenue and interstate 264; thence north to a point which is 170 feet south from the centerline 6f South Street; thence east 140 feet; thence north 35 feet; thence east 140 feet to the centerline of Prentis Avenue; thence north along said centerline 110 feet; thence east 120 feet to the property line of Ida BafDour thence southeast 120 feet along said projected to a point; thence east 435 feet to the centerline of Crab~Dple Street; thence south 255 feet; thence east and perpendicular 420 feet to a?point; thence northeast 310 feet go an existing zoning boundary line which is p~rallel to and 300 feet west of the centerline of Effingham Street; thence south along said boundary line to its intersection with the centerline of Interstate 264; thence west along said centerline to the point of origin; from Industrial M-t to Residential R-60. Area 2: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Chestnut and South Streets; thence southwest al-~the centerline of South Street to the Ida Barbour Park boundary line extended south; thence north along said extended line to a point which is 300 feet south of the centerline of County Street; thence northeast 200 feet along the centerline of a proposed alley to a point; thence east 235 feet parallel to County Street zo a-~po~nt; thence south 110 feet; thence southeast 50 feet; thence south 110 feet to an existing zoning boundary; ~hence west 125 feet; thence south 290 feet to a point 140 feet south of the South Street centerline; thence west 110 feet to the Chestnut Street centerline; thence north along said cen~erline to the centerline of South Street, the point of origin; from Commercial C-2 to Residential R-60. Area 3: Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Effingh~m and Cotnlty Streets; thence south 410 ~o a point in an existing zoning boundary; thence west 200 feet along said boundary; thence north 110 feet to a point; thence northwest 50 feet; thence north 110 feet to a rear property line; thence 235 feet to the centerline of a proposed alley; thence southwest to the boundary of'Ida Barbour Park; thence north along said boundary to a rear property line; thence east 145 feet to the centerline of Chest- nut Street; thence north along said centerline to its intersection with the centerline of County Street;