RECENT COMMENTS

Council to consider Pear Street, redevelopment of Whitcomb and Creighton

A number of the 36 items on the agenda for the Monday, July 14, City Council Meeting (PDF) are of local interest, including the only 2 items on the regular Agenda:

Ord. No. 2014-130 (Patron: Mayor Jones) – To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Grant Contract, as amended, between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the purpose of funding redevelopment and conservation projects in the Whitcomb Court and Creighton Court areas. (As Amended) Recommendation from Finance & Economic Development Standing Committee meeting to forward with no recommendation.

Ord. No. 2014-133 (Mayor Jones, By Request) – To authorize the special use of the property known as 3126 N Street for the purpose of a parking area, upon certain terms and conditions.

Ord. No. 2014-71 (Patron: Mayor Jones, By Request) -To close to public use and travel, a portion of right-of-way known as East Cary Street, located in the block bounded by Pear Street, East Main Street, Peach Street and East Dock Street, and consisting of 1,973± square feet, upon certain terms and conditions.

Ord. No. 2014-78 (Patron: Mayor Jones, By Request) – To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2801 East Main Street, a portion of 2823 East Main Street, and a portion of East Cary Street for the purpose of permitting a multifamily dwelling with up to 65 dwelling units and principal uses permitted in the B-5 district, upon certain terms and conditions. (As Amended)