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August 24, 1999 <br /> <br />properly as Commercial rather than the present designation of High Density Residential. <br />Wayne D. P. Knox, Planning, Zoning, & Housing Manager, stated that this rezoning <br />would allow Mrs. King to relocate her beauty shop. He added that no objections were <br />voiced at the Public Hearing on August 6, 1999, and that the Planning Commission <br />unanimously recommended this action. Mrs. King stated, "I've been in business for 40 <br />years and want a more desirable location." Ruben Martin, Jr.,'of 1600 Roundabout <br />Road, stated, "This would improve the lot, and I've known her (Mrs. King) for years." <br />Ronald Gravely, of 811 Brook Street, said, "I'm confident that she (Mrs. King) can do <br />anything she undertakes." Mayor Crabtree closed the Public Hearing. Council Member <br />Dallas moved to adopt the following Ordinance; the motion was duly seconded and <br />carried by the following vote, with all present members voting: Vote 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - <br />Crabtree, Dallas, Haskell, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None; Absent (0) - None; <br /> <br /> BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, <br /> Virginia, in regular session assembled, that in order to assure <br /> compliance with Virginia Code Section 15.1-491 (g), it is stated that <br /> the public purpose for which this Ordinance is initiated is to fulfill the <br /> requirements of public necessity, convenience, general welfare and <br /> good zoning practice, that the Zoning Map of the City of <br /> Martinsville, Virginia, be---and is hereby--amended to the extent <br /> that 907 Morgan Street, Parcel 25 (8) 7, on the Zoning Map of the <br /> City of Martinsville is hereby rezoned from R-9 Residential to C-1 <br /> Commercial. <br /> BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by said Council that, an emergency <br /> existing, this ordinance shall be in force immediately upon adoption. <br /> <br /> Council Member Dallas moved to adopt the following Ordinance; the motion was <br /> duly seconded and carried by the following vote, with all present members voting: Vote <br /> 5 - 0; Yeas (5) - Crabtree, Dallas, Haskell, Roop, Teague; Nays (0) - None; Absent (0) <br /> <br />- None; <br /> <br /> <br />