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October 14th: 1958.
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<br />west side of Mt. Vernon Ave., for 120 ft. to point of origin. Application to
<br />rezone from 'C' Two-Family Dwelling District to 'G' Commercial District.
<br />Parcel No. 4. To rezone Clifford St., £rom 'C' Two Family Dwelling District
<br />to 'G' Commercial District. Street located between Hamilton Ave. and Frederick
<br />Blvd., having a width of 60 ft. and s length of 163 ft.
<br />These parcels of land have recently been purchased and are incorporated in the
<br />two million dollar shopping center being constructed by Construction Associates,
<br />Inc. That part of Clifford St., between Hamilton Ave. and Frederick Blvd., designated
<br />as Parcel No. 4 has previously been closed and yezoning was necessary due to a tech-
<br />nicality of closed streets reverting to their former zoning.
<br />Constrnction Associates, Inc., to re~one the following property: Parcel No. 7.Pro-
<br />perty located between Race St. (relocated), Loudoun Ave., South St., and Frederick
<br />Blvd. Commencing on the northwest corner of Race St. (relocated) and Frederick Blvd.,
<br />proceeding in a westerly direction along the northern side of Race St. (relocated)
<br />for approximately ll60 ft., thence northerly along the east side of Loudoun Ave.,
<br />for approximately 680 ft., thence in a northeasterly direction for ll0 ft., thence
<br />easterly along the southern side of Ba~t St;, for 350 ft., thence northerly along
<br />the east side o£ Fauquier Ave., for 265 ft., thence easterly 120 ft. along the
<br />southern side of South St. to frederick Blvd., thence southeasterly along the west
<br />side of Frederick Blvd. for 1390 ~t. to point of origin. This property is now in
<br />in 'B'.Single Family Dwelling District mud 'G'Commercial District. Change is re -
<br />quested of all 'B' Single. Family Dwelling District zoning to 'G' Commercial Dis-
<br />~rict.
<br />This parcel includes property which has previously been rezoned 'G' Commercial and
<br />also newly purchased property and streets which have been previously closed
<br />(rezoning being necessary due to a technicality o~ closed streets reverting to their
<br />former zoning). This is the main portion of the shopping center being constrncted
<br />by Construction Associates, Inc."
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<br />The
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<br />following action was taken:
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<br />1. Motion of Mr. Bartlett to approve on second reading was adopted and by the £ol -
<br /> lowing vote:
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<br />Ayes: Baker, Bartlett, Breedlove, Smith, Seward, Walker, Weiseman
<br />Nays: None
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<br />Motion of Mr.Breedlove to approve on second reading was adopted and by the fol
<br />lowing vote:
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<br />Ayes: Baker, Bartlett,Breedlove, Smith, Seward, Walker, Weiseman
<br />Nays: None
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<br />3. Motion of Mr. Weiseman to approve on second reading was adopted, and by the fol -
<br /> lowing vote:
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<br />Ayes: Baker, Bartlett, Breedlove, Seward, Smith, Walker, Weiseman
<br />Nays: None
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<br />4. Motion of Mr. Bartlett to approve on second reading was adopted and by the fol -
<br /> lowing votq:
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<br />Ayes: Baker, Bartlett, Breedlove, Seward, Smith~ Walker, Weiseman
<br />Nays: None.
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<br />5. Motion of Mr. Weiseman to approve on second reading was adopted and by the fol -
<br /> lowing vote:
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<br />Ayes: Baker, Bartlett, Breedlove, Seward, Smith, Walker, Weiseman.
<br />Nays: None ~
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<br />58- 3t8 - The following report from the City Attorney was read:
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<br /> "On April 8th, 1958, the Council requested that. I make a report concerning the policies
<br />of the Portsmouth Public library, this question having been raised by Doctors H.A. Owens and J.W. Holley. This
<br />report has been delayed because of the press of annexation and other matters. While the inquiry of Doctors Owen~
<br />and Holley ~as directed to the Portsmouth Public Library, the problem presented also inyolves the Community Li-
<br />brary, as the facts surrounding operation of the two libraries are substantially similar.
<br /> The Portsmouth Public Library is an independent library not owned or ol~erated by the
<br />City of Portsmouth. The governing body of the library is a self-perpetuating board of nine members. The li-
<br />brary board sets ail policies, establishes the yearly budget, hires and pays its personnel, and does all things
<br />necessary in the operation and management o£ the library. Initially, ~his library did not receive city or state
<br />fund~ and it continues to receive assistance ~rom private sources such. as bequests and gifts. It would not be
<br />possible to determine which of its books were provided from private funds or city and state funds subsequent to
<br />the time that such funds were made available. Its annual circulation is approximately 96,000 books and more tha~
<br />7,000 residents of the City and 1,200 residents of Norfolk County are registered. This library is furnished spac~
<br />in ~he Municipal Building, including janitorial service, withou~ charge.. The City appropriation to assist this
<br />library during the fiscal year 1958-59 was $16,750.00, while state funds received amounted to $1,044.00.
<br /> Tho faqtual background of the Community Library is the same except as hereafter noted.
<br />Its board consists of s~ven members. Private funds j were used to acquire land upon which the City erected s
<br />building. Private assistance to. this library ha~ not been as great as in the case of the Portsmouth Public Li -
<br />brary. Its annual circulation is approximately 9,009 books and registration is slightly more than 2,0GO persons
<br />The City appropriation to assist this library during the fiscal year 1958-59 was $5,000.00 whiie state funds
<br />received amounted to $632.00. It is to be noted that this library is.no~-open a~ certain times when the other
<br />library is, so that an arrangement for exchange of books is not always immediately available.
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