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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-70~;: s .~. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held March 3, 1970, at 4:00 P. M. in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: A. L. Graham, Wm. A. House, W. D. Macgill, Jr. Raymond F. Ratcliff, Mason A. Vaughan Absent: J. H. White, S. G. Frye, Glen K. Aust Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Alan Groseclose Visitors: Jane Graham, Southwest Times reporter Paul Dellinger, Roanoke Times reporter J. B.Warner James W. Steger - Jesse Hopkins and Paul Roop, Claremont Corp. ' The invocation°was given by Councilman Vaughan. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 17th were approved as recorded. Mayor. Edens stated that as had been advertised in the local-newspaper a public .hearing would be held on theapplication of James Covey, Sr. for a permit for a Use Not Covered by the Zoning Ordinance in the Town of Pulaski. It appeared there were no one present to either approve or abject to this request ~y Mr. Covey. USE PERMIT .Town Manager Marshall advised that there had been no neighborhood GRANTED TO JAMES COVEY objections and that the Planning Commission indicated they had no FOR OPERAT. OF GRO.STORE objection to the request. After a discussion of the matter, it was the opinion of the Council and Town Manager Marshall that sanitary facilities should be provided for this building which would include water and sewer. Also, that any modifications or remodeling that Mr. Covey does in this building be in accordance with all building, elextrical and plumbing requirements of the Town. Councilman House moved that the use permit be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. Mr. Jesse Hopkins of Claremont Corporation stated they were advised at the last Council meeting that a decision would be MODIFIED given at REQUEST OF CLAREMONT strip al• CORP . RE: ZONING BOB Business WHITE BLVD. possible this time on the Corporation's petition-for rezoning a 50 ft. Ong Bob White Boulevard from R-2 Residence to B-2 General classification. Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Roop presented as a solution to the matter in the form of as mend for 1 modification to their original request; that the area along Bob White ham" it March 3, 1970 Boulevard 300 feet in depth between Thomas Street and Monte Vista Drive only be rezoned to be developed into a modern up-to-date shopping center. Mr. Hopkins stated at the time this area was zoned the parking situation was not considered, and that all who purchased lots on Monte Vista Drive and in that general area were not mislead about this property not be- coming business property. Town Manager Marshall read a report of the Town Planning Commission relative to the request of Claremont Corporation for rezoning along Bob White Boulevard in which it was stated that after a very thorough review of the request for rezoning, the Planning COmmiSSion voted to recommend to PLANNING COMMISSION the Council that the present zoning as is established on Bob White Boulevard RECOMMENDS RE: RE- remain. Councilman MacGill moved that the modified petition be granted, ZONING ON BOB WHITE which motion was seconded by Councilman House. There followed a dis- BLVD. cussion relative to procedures and whether the Planning Commission should act on the modified petition bef ore Council makes its decision. There was a three to two vote opposing the granting of the petition. Councilman Graham MATTER REF .BACK then moved that the proposal be referred back to the Planning Commission for TO COMM. FOR JT. a review of the modified request and report back to Council at its next HEARING WITH meeting. Also, that a joint public hearing be held on March 17, 1970. COUNCIL - - The motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried on a vote of three to two for referral to the Commission. At this point Council heard the request of James W. Steger to be allowed to install a separate meter at Steger's Laundry and Car Wash, to take care of the water from his Car Wash operation. Mr. Steger JAMES W . STEGER RE• stated he was told at the time of installation that this could be done, SEP.WATER METER FOR add he had failed to do it, but since the sewer rate had been changed STEGERS LDRY. to the same as water rates, it would mean a savings to him. Situations COUNCIL existing at General Chemical Company and Xa1oy, Inc. were cited in the MADE NO CHANGE IN discussion. Council heard a report and recommendation from Councilman PRE. POLICY Gra~fam, Chairman of the Water Committee, which Committee had been asked to make a study of these situations. Mr. Graham advised that the Water and Sewer operations are predicated on the rate structure for both water and sewer and to deviate from this policy would be disastrous and would ~~-~~U Marsh 3, 1970 require a revision of the water and sewer rate~,s,tructure. ;It was .the recommendation of the Water Committee that the present policy as written, remain the policy of the Town with regards to water and where sewer is au~ilable sewer charge should be applied. Town Manager Marshall ex- plained to Mr. Steger why Pulaski Laundry was required to place their car wash waste wpter in the sewer. Mr. House reported that the Town Manager had been asked STREET to secure certain basic inf ormation relative to sidewalks to the schools COMM. REPORT FORTH- and as soon as this information is available the Street Committee will COMING make a report on this matter.. Mr. House gave a report on the recent meeting of the Planning District Commission, stzting that the Town's share of the budget for PLANNING 1969-70 would be approximately $475.00 which should be referred to the DIST.COMM. REPORT - Finance Committee. On motion of Councilman Vaughan, seconded by Council- town's SHARE IN BUDGET man Ratcliff, and carried, Councilman House was appointed to the $475.00 Executive Committee of the New River Valley Commission. Town Manager Marshall presented three house trailer applications to Council with the recommendation they be placed in the THREE HOUSE proper channel for advertisement for a public hearing. Councilman TRAILER APPLICATIONS House moved that public hearings be advertised on these trailer appli- TO BE ADVT. cations for Council's next regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. Mr. Marshall also brought to the attention of Council a ADVERTIS E LOVING request from R. D. Tolbert to renew his lease on 114 acres of land at the FIELD LAND FOR RENT Loving Field, which will expire June 15, 1970. This was discussed by Council and it was suggested that a public notice be given that the land is for rent. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:05 P. M. APPROVED: ~- ~ ~~~~ Mayor ATTEST Clerk f the Couhcil