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December 11. 1984
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<br /> "We, the undersigned respectfully request a 60 day postponement on Item GHP 84-18, con-
<br />cerni~g? proposed construction of an 8 unit condominium at Hartford Street and Douglas Avenue
<br />in Port Norfolk. We are opposed to this project and would like to discuss this matter fully
<br />with an attorney. To-date we have been unable to get a copy of the minutes of the Planning
<br />Commission meeting of November 6, 1984. Y~ur co[sideratipn in this matter is greatly appreci-
<br />ated. Signed by Hugh B. Slaydon, Jr. and 6thers"
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the petition to be received as information
<br />and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> Warren L. Holland, Sr., 555 Mt. Vernon Avenue, spoke in opposition and requested that
<br />the application be denied.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, that GHP 84-18 be denied, and was adopted
<br />by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Beamer, Corprew, Gray, Lucas, Webb, Whitlow, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br />(d) GHP 84-19
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<br />Group housing project application of Richard ?. Molenaar, Partner ~n
<br />the Broad Street Partnership, for conversion of a duplex to two single-
<br />family condominiums on land located at 246-248 Broad Street.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. ~.ray and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, to concur in the recommendation of the
<br />Plannin~--C, ommission, GHP 84-19 for conversion of a duplex to two single-family condominiums
<br />on land lohated at 246-248 Bread Street, was approved on first reading, and was adopted by
<br />unanimous vote.
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<br />(e) GHP 84-20
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<br />Group housing project application of Gerald F. Martin, A~chitect for
<br />John S. Joannou, contract owner, for eight condominium units on land
<br />located on the east side of Green Street between London Boulevard and
<br />North Street.
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<br /> Gerald F. Martin, Architect, Suite 304 Greenbrier Executive Center, representing client,
<br />answered questions as presented.
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<br />Councilman Beamer left the Chamber at 8:43~p.m. and returned at 8:48 p.m.
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<br /> On motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Beamer, to concur with the recommendation of
<br />the Planning Commission, with further conditions that ingress and egress on the north~ide, 6f
<br />the right-of-way be maintained, and ~HP 84-20 for eight condominium units on land located on
<br />the east side of Green Street between London Boulevard and North Street, wes approved on firs'
<br />reading, and adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />(f) GHP 84-22
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<br />Group housing project application of A. P. Ditteaux, general partner of
<br />Portsmouth Partners, for redevelopment of the River Edge Apartments intc
<br />50 12-unit condominiums (600 units~ . The apartments are formerly known
<br />as Twin Lakes.
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<br /> A. P. Ditteaux, 5532 Raby Road, representing Bush Construction Corporation, saoke in
<br />support of the application.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Whitlow and seconded by Mrs. Webb, to concur in the recommendation ofu
<br />the Planning Commission, GHP 84-22 for redevelopment of the River Edge Apartments into 50 12-~
<br />condominiums (600) unitsl , was approved on first reading, and adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> (g) GHP 84-23 Group housing project application of J. M. Sasser, Co., Inc., developer
<br /> for 24 townhouse condominiums on land located at the northwest corner
<br /> of Green Street and Firehouse Lane and owned by the Portsmouth Redevelo-
<br /> ment and Housing Authority.
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<br /> J. Michael Sasser, 3200 Tyre Neck Road, representing the developer of the proposed
<br />project, was available to answer questions.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, to concur in the recommendation of
<br />the Planning Commission, GHP 84-23 for 24 townhouse condominiums on land located at the north
<br />west corner of Green Street and Firehouse Lane and owned by the Portsmouth Redevelopment and
<br />Housing Authority, was approved on first reading, and adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />(h) CA 84-6 A proposal ro amend Sections 40-70(b), 71(b), 72(b), 73(a), 74(a),
<br /> 75(a), 76(a), 77(a) and Section 40-44 of the City Code pertaining to
<br /> churches and houses of worship.
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<br /> The following ministers spoke in opposition of the amendments and requested that the
<br />matter be reconsidered:
<br /> 1023 Naval Avenue,
<br /> Rev. James H. Hundley,/Park View United Methodist Church.
<br /> Rev. Leroy Daniels, Jr., 2802 Portsmouth Boulevard, presented the following petition:
<br /> (Gilead Baptist Church)
<br /> "We wish to express our opposition to the recommendation of the City Planning
<br /> Commission concerning zoning restrictions for Churches. We, furthermore, strongly
<br /> urge that the City of Portsmouth refrain from enacting any ordinance that has the
<br /> effect of infringing upon religious liberty. Signed by Rev. William J. Holloman,
<br /> 33 Hobston Street and others."
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