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June 9. 1998 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, there were present: Mayor James W. Holley III, Vice Mayor Johnny M. Clemons, Bernard D. Griffin, Sr., Cameron C. Pitts, James T. Martin, P. Ward Robinett, Jr., J. Thomas Benn III, City Manager Ronald W. Massie, City Attorney G. Timothy Oksman. Councilman Benn opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Holley called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Clemons, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting on May 26, 1998, and a Regular Meeting on May 26, 1998, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 98-135 Presentations: · Special presentation to Members of the Portsmouth General Assembly Delegation. · Key to the City presented to Adell Healy "Miss Portsmouth Seawall." · Proclamation presented to Sheri Bailey for "Juneteenth." · Proclamation presented to Bess Kropf for "Flag Day." - PUBLIC HEARING - 98-136 Public hearing on a code amendment and a rezoning application: (a) CA-98-01 CITYWIDE - The City of Portsmouth requests amendment of sections of the Zoning Ordinance to create two new zoning districts, Residential Single-Family RS-300 and RS-400, for single-family development on large lots. Motion by Mr. Martin, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that CA-98-01 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by a unanimous vote. (b) Z-98-03 GREEN ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD - The City of Portsmouth requests a Comprehensive rezoning of portions of the Green Acres Neighborhood from Residential Single-Family RS-150 to Residential Single-Family RS-300 or RS-400. 1. Roger Mason, 4408 Faigle Road, spoke in support of the rezoning. 2. Michael Cross, 4120 Faber Road, spoke in support of the rezoning. 3. Warren W. Channel, 4000 Manchester Road, spoke in support of the rezoning. 4. Rob Meredith, 4305 Duke Drive, spoke in support of the rezoning. 5. Raleigh G. Harsley, 2124 Peach Street, spoke in support of the rezoning. Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Benn, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Z-98-03 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by a unanim~ous vote. Unfinished Business?- 98-114 Rezoning application: (b) Z-98-02 BRIGHTON/PRENTIS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD - The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has requested a rezoning from Neighborhood Commercial C-1 and Residential Single-Family RS-75 to Light Manufacturing M-1-R. The property is located at 1729 Columbus Avenue and along Nashville Avenue.