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2C TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 1963 -- That: 1 . 2. The proposed off street parking requirements for churches not in the C-2 district (Note: Churches in this district are presently exempt from any requirement for parking) be revised to read "Church Sanctuaries - one space for every 6 seats.1I Types of business classifications be added under C-3 that would allow 1ISign Shops where there is no outside storage1l and "Wholesale supply houses where they are associated, in the same building, with a retail appliance outlet and provided there is no outside storage." Martinsville General Hospital and Community Hospital be zoned or classified as P-1 Professional. The Coca-Cola Bottling plant building area of their property be zones M-1 Industrial. 3. - 4. It was the feeling of the Commission that the 15 foot front year required in the C-3 district should be retained to provide the proper light and air. Also they felt the 25 foot rear yard requirement in C-3 should be retained to provide the proper buffer between C-3 and residential properties against which this zone abuts and to provide loading and unloading areas in the rear. Those existing buildings and properties suffering unusual hardships due to these requirements have recourse to the zoning board of appears for variances should that become necessary. Council also acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Katherine Jones Goode opposing the recommended zoning for the Jones Estate property at 320 East Church street. Planning Commission members present, however, supported their recommended zoning for this property and adjacent property by informing Council that different zoning might open this area up to types of businesses not appropriate to the area and to uses other-than-that contemplated by the Jones Estate. .- Upon recommendation of City Manager Hirst, Council authorized the construction of a sidewalk (approximately 600 feet in length and nine feet in width) on the west side of Cleveland Avenue from.Water Street to Starling Street and, also, unanimously appropriated funds from the General Fund's Emergency Account in the - amount of $2,100.00 for this project.