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July 11, 1966 Z-66-12 Petition of Gilbert R. Bailey to rezone property described as follows: Beginning at the nortw~ corner of Frederick Boulevard and Arlington Place; thence west along the northern right-of-way line of Arlington Place 50 feet to-a side lot line; thence north along said line 108.5 feet to a rear lot line; thence east along said line ~0 feet to the western right-of- way line of Frederick Boulevard; thence south along said right-of-way line 108.5 feet to the point of origin; from Residential R-75 to Commercial C-2. The Commission resolved to recommend disapproval of this application on grounds of spot zoning. It was noted that this residential area bordering Route 17 is not experiencing any adverse effects from the highway and felt that introduction of commercial development would downgrade the neighborhood. Moreover, the Commission again notes many unused parcels of land in the vicinity zoned but as yet unused for commercial development; and it is felt that the overall best interests of the City of Portsmouth are served when commercial development is guided into commercially zoned areas." 66-181 - The following letter from James. Y. Kerr was read, and on motion of Mr. Johnson, received as information: "I hope you will express your request to the Seaboard Railroad to try to continue to operate passenger train 17-18 from Norfolk-Portsmouth to Raleigh. This is the last passenger train on this old (and othem~ise profitable) route between the coast and Raleigh. I hope it will be maintained and patronage increased." 66-182 - The following letter from the United Civic League, signed by Solomon J. Carey, President, was read: "~ne United Civic League has requested that its executive board submit the name of Mr. Thomas Milner for consideration and appointment to the Recreation Commission. We submit that Mr. Milner has demonstrated both interest and enthusiasm in the continual improvement of recreation facilities and projects in the community, and we feel that he would be an asset to our city's recreation program." On motion of Mr. Knight, referred to a conference of Council. 66-185 - The following letter from the Planning Director was read: "At its regular monthly meeting on July 5, 1966, the City Planning Commission resolved to declare surplus and recommend for sale city property on the east side of Williamsburg Avenue along either side of North Street between Williamsburg Avenue and the centerline of Scott's Creek. This land is further described as Parcels 18, 18.1 and 19 on Tax Plate 58." Motion of Mr. Knight to refer to the City Attorney was adopted, without dissenting vote. On motion adjourned. Approved - President City Clerk