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nieally satisfies the requirement for a two story building 24 feet sguare on each of the lots by virtue of a
<br />two story section in the rear and the provision of a mezzanine. Although the owner of the leasehold interest
<br />in the remaining l~ lots has not submitted final plans to the Building Inspector, it is his announced intention
<br />To construct a building of 3 stories, thus no question, arises with respect to'that portion of the property.
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<br /> I regret to report that I can conceive of no legal means to induce the construction
<br />of a larger building than is contemplated by the plans filed With the B~i:lding Inspector.'~
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<br />On motion filed.
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<br />up and read:
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<br />58-49 -
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<br /> UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
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<br />The following ordinance, placed on first reading at last meeting, was take:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEArD THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, 1951, BY
<br />ADDING A NEW SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION g6~l.1, TO FACATE A PORTION
<br />OF COURT STREET, BETWEEN HIGH AND QUEEN STREETS"
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<br /> The following letter from the Planning Commission was read:
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<br /> "Pursuant to request by R.C. Barclay, the Planning Commission, at a meeting on Feb-
<br />ruary 19th, considered the closing of a portion of the right of way of Court Street ro facilitate consctruction
<br />of s new building on the corner of Court and. High Streets.
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<br /> By unanimous action, the Planning CommiSSiOn recommends to City Council that a por-
<br />tion of Court Street be vacaned between Queen and High Streets, on the east side of Court Street, to conform to
<br />the line of the present buildings but not ro exceed a width of three inches."
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<br />Op motion
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<br /> Ayes: Bartlett, Baker, Hinton, Kirby, Scott, Smith, Weiseman
<br /> Nays: None
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<br />of Mr. Weiseman, said. ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br /> 58-51 - An appropriation of $10,000.00 to defray the cost of annexation, placed on
<br />first reading at last meeting, was taken up.
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<br />presented:
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<br />Motion of Mr~ Hinton to appropriate ~10,00D.00for-said purpose, was adopted.
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<br />58-53 - The following applications for Justice .of Peace for Harrison Ward, were
<br />
<br /> 1. John W. Juliano
<br /> 2. B.E. Benton
<br /> 3. M.O. LeDoyen, Jr.
<br /> 4. Chas. P.Weinberg
<br /> 5. Lee W. Baker, Sr.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Kirby that the City Clerk accept, applications for Justice of Peace
<br />for Harrison Ward, through T~esday, March 4th, 1958, was adopted.
<br />
<br /> 58-54 - A refund of personal property taxes in the amount of $4.13 to Posey S.
<br />Harris, placed on first reading at last meeting, was taken up.
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<br />Motion of Mr. Scott that the refund be approved on~.second reading, was adopted.
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<br />58-63 - The following letter from the Commissioner of Revenue was read:
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<br /> "Please be advised that John P. Costello has,been assessed for tangible personal
<br />property valued for $1,780.00 with t~xes amounting, to $48.95. Our investigation reveals that the correct assess-
<br />merit should have been $t, 180.00 with taxes amounting to $32.45, representing an over-assessment of taxes amount-
<br />ing to $16.50. The taxpayer has paid the original tax notice #3282 as evidenced by his receipted tax bill. As
<br />this is definitely an overrpayment Of $16.50, we sincerely request that a refund in this amount be made to the
<br />taxpayer.
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<br />~Motion of Mr. Hinton to approve the refund on first reading, was adopted.
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<br />58-64 - The following letter frQm the West Side Civic Club was read:
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<br /> "The West SideCivic Club would like to request. City Council to hold a public hear-
<br />ing on the new real estate assessments. Because of the widespread interest in this question we feel that this
<br />me,ting should, be held some place large enough to accommodate a Large number of people, perhaps 'the Woodrow
<br />Wilson High School Auditorium. we feel that the people who are opposed to the new assessments should have an
<br />opportunity to be heard; also a. public hearing should help clear up misunderstanding on both sides. -
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<br /> Robert O. Taylor, President."
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<br />On motion filed.
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<br />58-65 - The £ollowigg lotter from the Portsmouth Retail Merchants g~sociation
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<br /> "At.our Board of Directors meeting held Thursday, February 13th, i.t was unanimously
<br />agreed by the members p~esent that the City be urged to consider placing a change meter on the city-owned park-
<br />ing lots in Portsmouth for the benefit of cnstomers who do not have the correct change. One of our members has
<br />seen such a meter in operation in Norfolk, and it seems to be filling a need and has been accepted favorably by
<br />the public. We appreciate your consideration of this request at the next Council meeting.
<br />
<br /> Stephen K. Smack~ President."
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