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<br />November 12, 1985
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<br />(f) GHP 85-28
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<br />- HODGES MANOR NEIGHBORHOOD: Group housing pro;ect application of
<br /> Southern Rental, Inc., owner, by Kirk Berkeley, AIA, Architect, for 32
<br /> condominium units on land located on the east side of Hodges Ferry Road
<br /> between Portsmouth Boulevard and Logan Drive, lying behind the City of
<br /> Portsmouth fire station.
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<br /> Kirk Berkeley, Architect, 303 Effingham Street, representing applicant spoke in support
<br />of the project.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, that GHP 85-28 as revised for 28 con-
<br />dominium units on land located on the east side of Hodges Ferry Road, between Portsmouth Boule
<br />yard and Logan Dr~ve, lying behind the City of Portsmouth fire station, to be approved on firs~
<br />reading, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 85-357 Mayor Holley recognized citizens representing the Port Norfolk Civic League
<br />opposing the construction of the Western Freeway in the Port Norfolk ares.
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<br /> Motion of
<br />Norfolk Civic
<br />(New Business
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<br /> Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, that Harry DeHart, President of Port
<br />League, to be permitted to speak at this rime, and was adopted by unanimous
<br />)
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<br />vote,
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<br /> Harry DeHart, 551 Florida Avenue, representing Port Norfolk Civic League, spoke on the
<br />concerns of the Civic League opposing ~he Western Freeway in the area, and presented the £ol-
<br />lowing petition:
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<br /> "Whereas, the State Highway Department has stated that it is proceeding with the construc-
<br />tion plans of the "Western Branch Freeway", stopping at the West Norfolk Birdge, the east end
<br />of which is located in Port Norfolk, an area that has been designated an historical district
<br />by both Sta~e and National Authorities.
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<br /> We the undersigned are bitterly opposed to any plan, funding, or construction of such a
<br />freeway unless the same shall include the remaining portion from the west end of the West
<br />Norfolk Bridge to the Midtown Tunnel, and that all construction shall be done at the same time.
<br />Due to the designation, Historical District, the main traffic route should go around and not
<br />through the Port Norfolk area. Signed by Gary W. Prince, 529 Douglas Avenue and others'
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<br /> Lewis,.Thomas, 131 Flnrida Avenue, representing Port Norfolk Civic League, s~oke with
<br />concern on the heavy traffic in the area at ~resen~ and what would take place if the Western
<br />Freeway is constructed; also inquired about using city funds when funds are not being used
<br />from any other localities.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. ~ray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, that the matter be referred to the City
<br />Manager to be fcrwarded to the Department of Highways, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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<br /> 85-319 The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of
<br />October 22, 1985, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $39,650 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAIRS
<br />TO THE CHURCHLAND BRIDGE."
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<br /> On motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Beamer, the ordinance was adopted on final
<br />reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Beamer, Coryrew, Gray, Lucas, Webb, Whitlow, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 85-321 Resolution appointing viewers to close a portion of Lancaster Street, tabled
<br />from the regular meeting of October 22, 1985. (See letter of City Manager recommending adoptio~
<br />on October 22, 1985)
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, that Item 85-321 be removed from the
<br />table, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> On motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Beamer, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION APPOINTING VIEWERS FOR CLOSING OF A PORTION OF LANCASTER STREET.
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<br /> WHEREAS, Frank C. De Los Reyes, et al, have made application to vacate, close and discon-
<br />tinue the hereinafter-described portion of Lancaster Street, and it appearing that notice of
<br />~application and request for the appointment of viewers was duly advertised as required by law.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />A. N. Kendrick, Waldo Davis, William Choate, James H. Griffin and James 1. Linehan be appointed
<br />viewers and that Robert McCurdy and Emerson Smith be appointed alternate viewers in the event
<br />one of the preceding Viewers fails to particip~te,~ said viewers to view the hereinafter-
<br /> described portion of such street and to report to this Council in writing whether in their
<br /> opinion any, and if any what, inconvenience would result in vacating and closing the following:
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<br />Lancaster Street
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<br /> All that certain piece or parcel of land lying and being in the City of
<br />Portsmouth, Virginia, being more particularly described as follows: all that
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