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May 22nd, 1962 (1) That this use permit is subject to review and cancellation should the activi- ties of the applicant create demonstrable conditions detrimental co the adjQining residential properties; (2) That any additions co the existing structure shall be limited to that which may be necessary to enjoyment thereof and will in every particular comply with all other ordinances, codes and regulations of the City of Portsmouth." T~e f~llow~n~ d6~munications from the City Manager were read: 62-105 - "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoption. This resolution opposes the proposal now pending in the Congress of the United States to limit Naval shipyards to sixty-five perm cent of repairs and conversion work as this would adversely affect the local Naval Shipyard. On motion of Mr. Dillon, the follDwing resolution was adopted, without dissenting vote: "Whereas, it has been proposed in the Congress of the United States that repair and conversion work done by naval shipyards be limited to sixty-five per cent of such work available in eack fiscal year, as compared to eSghty per cent of such work now performed by naval shipyards; and WHEREAS, reductions in personnel following such action would seriously affect the financial status of local governmental units and industries supporting the existing naval shipyard complexes; and WI~REAS, such reductions in personnel would greatly reduce the capability of the naval shipyards to support the fleet in peace or war, thereby further lessening the nation's strategic position at a time of great international crisis; and WHEREAS~ there..is serious doubt that assignment of an additional fifteen per cent of such work to private shipyards can produce sav~ngs to the federal govern- menE, when all consequences of such proposal are considered; and no valid rea- son has been given ~n support of such proposal; and WHEREAS~ performance of such work in aaval shipyards is more beneficial to the fleet in such matters as scheduling~ priorities, experienced workers, suitable inventories of materials and spare parts, availability of facilities in suppor~ of fleet personnel and supply needs~ and numerous other ways. NOW~ TH~RE~OR~,.Be~'it resot~d~;by ~he ~onn¢ii~b~ '~heTCi~y that the proposal now pending in the Congress of the United States to limit naval shipyards to sixty-five per cent of repairs and conversion work should be opposed vigorously; that such proposal is no~ consistent with the require- ments of national security and maintenance of economic stability; and that a certified copy of these resolutions be sent by the City Clerk to the Congressmen and Senators representing the people of this City in the Congress." 62-106 - "I recommend that I be authorized to advertise for sale certain City-owned property at the foot of Crawford Street, the property to be sold as described in the attached no~ice of sale and to be sold in accordance with the notice. and should be sold for private development." The property has been declared surplus by the Planning Commission Motion of Mr. Barnes to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager was adopted, without dissenting vote. 62-107 "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoption. This resolution authorizes the appointment of viewers for the closing of portio~ of Water Street, North Street, Crawford Street, Middle Street and Eastwood Lane. The clo~ing of these streets is aecessary for the development of the City property in this area." On motion of Mr. Knight, the following resolution was adopted: "WHEREAS, the application of the City of Portsmouth and Virginia Electric and Power Company to vscate, close, and discontinue the following portions of streets in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, namely: (1) Water Street, from the north line of Glasgow Street to the south line of North Street. (2) North Street, from the ease line of Crawford Street to its eastern terminus in the Elizabeth River. (3) Crawford Street~ from its nothern terminus in the Elizabeth River south to a line described as follows: beginning at a point on the eastern line of Cr~wford Street distant 95.83 feet and bearing north 3° 33' 15" west from the northeast corner of Crawford and North Streets, and running thence in a northwesterly direction along s curve to the left with a radius of 621.88 feet ~o a point on the western line of Crawford Street as now platted. (4) Esstwood Lane, from its northern terminus in the Elizabeth River south to a westerly projection of the northern line of property to the east thereof owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company. (5) Middle Street, from its northern terminus in the Elizabeth River south To a westerly projection.of the northern line of property to the east thereof owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company; has been referred ~o the Planning and Zoning Commission for investigation and report~ and said Con~ission has recommended the closing of the aforesaid por- tions of sLreets, and ii appearing that notice of the application and reques~ for the appointment Of viewers was duly posted at the front door of the Court House on the first day of the Ma~ term of the Court of Hustings for the City of Portsmouth, and st cwo public places xn the City of Porfsmouth, namely: on a VEPCO pole on the west side of Middle Street near the enzrance to the Portsmouth Boat Club, and on a VEPCO pole at the southeast corner of Crswford and North Streets, at least five days prior to this meeting;