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April 10, 2018 18 - 133 - Public hearing on rezoning and use permit applications: (a) Z-17-03 CHURCHLAND - Robert C. Barclay, IV, Esq., on behalf of Twin Pines, LLC, requests a rezoning on a conditionally zoned property at 3993 Twin Pines Road to allow for the construction of a Dollar General store. The property is zoned Conditional High Density Urban Residential, URH-K. The proposed zoning for the property is Conditional General Mixed Use, GMU-K. The Comprehensive Plan recommends multi-family residential development for the property. Applicant requested withdrawal of this item. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to withdraw Item Z-17-03 by request of the applicant, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None (b) UP-18-02 MARYVIEW - C. E. Forehand, on behalf of T-Mobile Communications, is requesting a Use Permit to erect a 160 foot monopole telecommunications tower and equipment compound off Glasgow Street just east of Maryview Hospital between Whispering Oaks Apartments and High Street. The property is owned by Brad Barker, is zoned Urban Residential – High (UR-H). Planning Commission recommends approval of this application with conditions. 1. C. E. Forehand, 219 Sir Oliver Road, Norfolk, spoke on behalf of the applicant. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that UP-18-02 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: Whitaker - City Manager’s Report - 18 - 134 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Shelter Plus Care Grant in the amount of $527,449 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and appropriating said funds in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services to provide supportive services to chronically homeless Portsmouth residents. Background:  On January 12, 2018 Portsmouth Continuum of Care was notified that PDBHS was awarded $527,449 toward the renewal of the Shelter Plus Care Program. Discussion:  As an integral component of the Portsmouth Continuum of Care Housing Plan, the Shelter Plus Care Program has provided an opportunity for affordable, permanent and safe supportive housing choices to over 146 homeless citizens since 1994. There are currently 38 single adults and 9 families with 29 members, adults and children, in the Shelter Plus Care Program.  The Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs provide housing, case management, supportive groups and financial management, while encouraging stability, employment and independence for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and/or mental health, intellectual/developmental, and substance abuse disabilities.  This program is an integral part of the City of Portsmouth’s ten-year plan to end homelessness and has contributed favorably by proving to be a positive influence in the effort to improve neighborhood quality, economic development and the fiscal strength of the city.