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December 8, 2020 Background:  Article Three of Chapter 36 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia contains requirements for the landscaping of developments.  Landscaping requirements are in the nature of zoning and site plan regulations.  The requirements for the landscaping of developments have been incorporated into the Amended and Restated Zoning Ordinance that is proposed to be adopted at the December 8, 2020 City Council meeting.  Therefore the existing requirements in Article Three of Chapter 36 should be deleted. Discussion:  Moving landscaping requirements to their logical location in the Zoning Ordinance will make it easier for both staff and the general public to find and determine the applicable regulations for development. Financial Impact:  N/A Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Amendment will be forwarded to Municode for incorporation into the published City Code. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (VEGETATION) BY DELETING ARTICLE THREE THEREOF (TREE PLANTING AND REPLACEMENT) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELIMINATING THE DUPLICATION OF PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ZONING ORDINANCE.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 20 - 318 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the conveyance of 0 Harbor Center Court (commonly known as the North Pier) by the Economic Development Authority to Waterfront Acquisition, LLC, a subsidiary of Fairlead Integrated, and further authorizing the execution of a Cooperation Agreement with EDA addressing development of the property. Background:  The City conveyed the North Pier property to EDA in 2001.  The Deed included a restriction requiring EDA to obtain City approval prior to conveying the North Pier for development.  EDA has entered into an Agreement with Waterfront Acquisition, LLC (a subsidiary of Fairlead Integrated) to develop the North Pier with a facility for the fabrication, preservation, outfitting and storage of Navy vessels.  On November 24, 2020 City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning application to allow the proposed use. On December 8, the application will be presented for a second reading and final approval.  EDA’s Agreement with Waterfront Acquisition, LLC provides for the recordation of restrictions to protect adjacent non-industrial uses, including Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, from any adverse impacts resulting from the North Pier development.  In addition, EDA has agreed to set aside one half ($250,000) of the purchase price from the North Pier conveyance for a period of four years so that the City can make any improvements to the Pavilion property that the City deems necessary or desirable to protect the venue from adverse impacts.