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<br />October 8, 1979
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<br /> Eric White, 5803 Branch Street, representing Concerned Citizens of Twin Pines Civic
<br />League, spoke in favor o£ the application and presented the following petiticn:
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<br /> "We, the concerndd~tizens of Twin Pines would appreciate greatly if the City Planning
<br />Commission would accept our petition in part with the rezoning application such that we can
<br />be candidate for sewage construction, in order for development to occur in our community. It
<br />must be understood that due to the small area of our community's perimeter, we. are limited
<br />toward filing for any rezoning Other than R-60 or (R-60 Conditional), this would allow us to
<br />rebuild the community to the most optimum satis£action of our community planning. Signed by
<br />Eric White and others" Petition presented at the Planning Commission meeting of September 4,
<br />1979.
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<br /> K. C. Ackiss, Jr., 4000 Queenswood Drive, spoke in opposition to the application, as fil~
<br />the last part rezoning R-150 to R-75-K for multi-family dwellings.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Oast, to concur in the recommendation of the
<br />Planning Commission, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous
<br />vote:
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<br />"ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z 79-16"
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<br />(c) Zoning Petition Z 79-17
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<br />Petition of the City Planning Commission by Director of
<br />Planning, J. Brewer Moore.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, to concur in the recommendation of the
<br />Planning Commission, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous
<br />vote:
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<br />"ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z 79-1~''
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<br />(d) Use Permit 79-13 - Petition of Angell Group, Inc., by Attorney C. Edward Russell, Jr.
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Early
<br />Planning Commission, and
<br />vote.
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<br />and seconded by Mr.
<br />to approve UP 79-13
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<br />Gray, to concur in the recommendation of the
<br />on first reading, and was adopted by unanimous
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<br />79-360 CP 79-2 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives.
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<br /> Vincent A. Skeeter, Commissioner of the Planning Commission made the presentation of
<br />the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives and presented the following statement:
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<br /> "At its regular monthly meeting on October 3, 1979, the City Planning Commission con-
<br />ducted an advertised public hearing on GOALS related to our City Comprehensive Plan. The
<br />Commission reviewed six months of effort ~ding up to this point and resolved to authorize
<br />me to forward this GOALS document to you with our unanimous endorsement. During your zoning
<br />hearing on Monday, August 13, 1979, we promised to advance a work program which would enable
<br />you to complete this initial phase of Comprehensive Plan update by October 8, 1979. Toward
<br />that end, we placed our preliminary draft statement before the general public during a
<br />September 4, 1979 hearing and followed that with four sectional hearings (Mid-City, Cradock,
<br />Churchland and Downtown) during September. The public responded and we were able to improve
<br />both the GOALS statement and our understanding of municipal issues.
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<br /> The Commission again extended appreciation to citizens serving on the COMPLAN COMMITTEE
<br />and to municipal staff members who have worked tirelessly.
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<br /> It has not been possible for every Commissioner on COMPLAN COMMITTEE member to attend
<br />every session, and I unfortunately can not be with you tonight~. However, Commissioner Vincenn
<br />Skeeter and Committeeman Michael Service will be present at your public hearing to serve as
<br />resource persons in explaining our recommendations, actions and to answer questions. Plan-
<br />ning Laurence Howest is optimistic that we have been able to fulfill your wishes in the pre-
<br />paration of this GOALS document. If so, your resolution to accept this document as a Com-
<br />prehensive Plan up-~ element (as per the Code of Virginia) will enable us to move forward
<br />translating these goals into a comprehensive land use plan proposal. Mr. Howes indicated
<br />that this could be on the docket for the Commission's Annual Meeting on January 8, 1980.
<br />Signed by Zelma Rivin, Chairperson, COMPLAN Task Force"
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<br /> Michael Service, Committeeman, presented ideas from the four public hearings, stating
<br />concerns were repetitive - curbs and gutters, recreation for both youth and senior citizen~
<br />cleaning up the city and beautification, education, public housing, saviflg historic homes and
<br />other buildings, code enforcement, bikepaths, zoning and land use. The response from Cradock
<br />was very good which made the Committee feel what they were doing was worthwhile. Other concer~
<br />were boating facilities for young people, housing for the elderly, bus service, energy and
<br />efficient street lighting.
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<br /> Vice Mayor Hotley, on behalf of th~ Council, complimented the Committee on such a tre-
<br />mendous task.
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<br /> Fred Baule, 4100 Tarnywood Drive, spore concerning land development in the Churchland
<br />area; that low-density in the Churchland area b~ recommended for future development and that
<br />high-density not be recommended. Mr. Baule presented petition with 66S signatures see next
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<br /> Mrs. Velma Topping, 4618 South Street, speaking as an individual, spoke in favor of
<br />the recommended bond issue by Charles Whitehurst, for street improvements, that the Planning
<br />Commission to consider night meetings, the School Board to publish an agenda for their meetin
<br />and suggested removing the parking meters downtown.
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