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January 13. 2009 Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that CA-08-10 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None (f) Z-08-08 JEFFRY WILSON - Kathy Warren, Director of Operations for Development for the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority, seeks to rezone a portion of the former Jeffry Wilson Area from Residential Multifamily RM-60 to Neighborhood Commercial C- 1-K (Conditional). The rezoning will allow the development of a commercial shopping area. The Comprehensive Plan's Generalized Future Land Use Map recommends Mixed Use Development. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. 1. Kathy Warren, 801 Water Street, representing Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA), spoke in support of this item. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Z-08-08 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None (g) HP-08-04 JEFFRY WILSON - Kathy Warren, Director of Operations for Development for the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority, seeks housing approval to construct 289 units on a portion of area formerly known as Jeffry Wilson. The Comprehensive Plan's Generalized Future Land Use Map recommends Mixed Use Development. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions and a Robust and Prospering Economy. 1. Kathy Warren, 801 Water Street, representing PRHA, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that HP-08-04 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - Unfinished Business - 08 - 499 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing a Long-Term Lease for the Railroad Museum of Virginia. Deferred from the December 9, 2008 City Council Meeting. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: A private non-profit foundation is raising funds for a permanent railroad exhibit or museum to be located on City property in the vicinity of the Downtown Tunnel. Several railroad cars are already there and are in the process of being restored and refurbished. This lease will allow the foundation to proceed forward with developing and operating the desired facility at this location.