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(b) UP-05-28 October 11. 2005 HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD - Glen W. Estes, Jr. requests a use permit to operate a Body Art Studio at 5200 B George Washington Highway. The parcel is zoned industrial, M-1. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. The Comprehensive Plan recommends mixed-use development. 1. Glen Estes, Jr., 2198 Caratoke Way, Moyock, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that UP-05-28 be approved on first reading and was adopted by a vote of 5-1 (Smith). (c) UP-05-29 HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD - Joseph C. Woodell requests a use permit for a Body Art Studio at 3212 and 3214 Victory Boulevard. The property owner is Thomas R. Murphy, II. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. The Comprehensive Plan recommends mixed-use development. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that UP-05-29 be approved on first reading and was adopted by a vote of 5-1 (Smith). d) GHP-05-03 MOUNT HERMON NEIGHBORHOOD - Stephen W. Cooper, representing S. L. Nusbaum Realty Company, requests a group housing use permit to construct 156 apartments at 2800 - 2816 Turnpike Road and 102 - 138 Howard Street. The property is zoned residential multi-family, RM-60. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. The Comprehensive Plan recommends mixed-use development. 1. Steve Cooper, 1000 Bank of America Circle, Norfolk, spoke in support of this item. 2. Geraldine Holmes, 1417 Mt. Vernon Avenue, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that GHP-05-03 be approved on first reading and was adopted by unanimous vote. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to suspend Council Rules allowing Councilman Smith to revote on items UP-05-28 and UP-05-29 to show opposition versus abstention of vote, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 05 - 466 - Speakers Forum - Public Comment (Agenda/Non-Agenda). 1. Stephen Whitehead, 4419 County Street, voiced his frustration with what he believes is the lack of concern by City Staff to correct problems caused by workers in his neighborhood. He suggested that supervisors be held accountable for the inadequate work being done. 2. Lynn Breckenridge, 448 Green Street, wanted clarification from Council as to whether or not her signs could be displayed at the intersections of London and High Streets. 3. Michelle Weiss, 108 London Street, gave Council an update on the Homeless Task Force. 4. Arvel McCready, 3605 Western Branch Boulevard, spoke in opposition to item 05-435 (b) UP-05-13 under Unfinished Business. 5. George Davis, 500 Louisa Avenue, spoke in opposition to item 05-435 (b) UP-05-13 under Unfinished Business.