City Council
Regular MeetingMorgantown, WV · October 27, 2020
Agenda
The City of Morgantown
389 Spruce Street
Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
(304) 284-7439 Fax: (304) 284-7525
www.morgantownwv.gov
Office of the City Clerk
AGENDA
MORGANTOWN CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
7:00 p.m.
To protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, personal attendance at the meeting is not permitted.
This meeting will take place via WebEx at https://cityofmorgantown.my.webex.com/meet/cityofmorgantown
using the meeting number 793 734 477. The meeting will be broadcast live on Morgantown 15 and live-
streamed via the City of Morgantown website at https://morgantownwv.viebit.com/. The public can also listen
live by calling 408-418-9388 and using the access code 793 734 477. If members of the public wish to comment
on a particular issue or public hearing, they should fill out the public comment sign-up form on our website
which can be found at: http://bit.ly/MCC102720. Additionally, the public can submit written comments via email
to the City Clerk at cwade@morgantownwv.gov.
NOTE: Committee of the Whole Meetings of the Morgantown City Council are intended to provide an opportunity for
the Council to receive information, ask questions, and identify policy options in an informal setting. No official
action is taken at these meetings. At this Committee of the Whole Meeting the following matters are scheduled.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Morgantown Public Library Annual Presentation – Director Sarah Palfrey
2. Fire Fee Ordinance Changes Based On Hazard Classifications– Chief Mark Caravasos
PUBLIC PORTION:
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Morgantown Public Library
2. Fire Fee Ordinance Changes Based On Hazard Classifications
3. Ordinance providing for Zoning Reclassification of certain parcels of real estate in the Fourth Ward
4. Ordinance amending Article 103 Establishing Wards & Boundaries
5. September 2020 General Fund Detailed Budget Report
ADJOURNMENT:
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Morgantown Public Library System
Amended Budget for FY 21 (corrections to affiliate services revenue)
July, 2020
REVENUES MPL Clinton Cheat Clay Battelle Arnettsville System Grand TotalPercentages
City of Morgantown 797,718 797,718 42.00%
WVLC Grant - Basic 357,706 24,500 53,900 34,300 19,603 490,009 26.00%
Affiliate Services 37,605 37,605 1.90%
Monongalia County 365,000 25,000 55,000 35,000 20,000 500,000 26.00%
Board of Education 29,200 2,000 4,400 2,800 1,600 40,000 2.00%
Interest Income 8,000 500 500 500 500 10,000 0.52%
Library Collections 11,000 600 2,000 325 50 13,975 0.70%
Restricted Trust Income 1,100 1,100 0.05%
Subtotal 1,607,329 52,600 115,800 72,925 41,753 1,890,407
Fund Balance Appropriated
TOTAL
EXPENDITURES
6000 Personnel Services 1,146,809 30,848 73,600 44,835 30,000 1,326,092 69.53%
6100 Library Materials 200,000 12,000 22,000 14,165 6,129 254,294 13.74%
6300 Supplies and Services 21,000 1,500 2,000 2,000 550 27,050 1.68%
6500 Equipment 52,200 1,500 1,500 1,000 3,000 59,200 3.10%
6700 Library Oper & Maintenance 131,320 5,000 14,300 8,675 545 159,840 8.59%
6900 Other Activities 56,000 1,752 2,400 2,250 1,529 63,931 3.35%
TOTAL 1,607,329 52,600 115,800 72,925 41,753 1,890,407
Approved by MPLS Board of Trustees
July 16, 2020
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Modifications to existing City ordinance 747.02
It is recommended a study be conducted to determine the feasibility of relying on county
property tax records to determine the square footage and stories of a building. A recent
request was made to the county assessor to provide a database of measurements that could be
compared to the data currently maintained by city finance. It has become extremely
burdensome and difficult to maintain an accurate city database, and there are numerous
contested structures the fire department has measured multiple times to no avail. With aerial
mapping and GIS, the county records are most likely more valid and accurate. A possible
change to the current ordinance would be:
(c) Duty to Measure and to assign Hazard Classifications. The gross square footage of
each structure shall be determined by the Fire Chief property tax records maintained by
the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office in accordance with the definition of terms in
Section 747.01 and the gross square footage measurements for each structure shall
then be multiplied by the rates shown above to determine the amount of the fee to be
charged against the use of the fire protection service. When determining the gross
square footage of each structure, the Fire Chief may rely upon plans and permit
applications submitted to the City or otherwise on record with the City. On or before
May 1 of each year, the Fire Chief shall deliver to the Finance Director a list of each
structure within the City and the gross square footage thereof determined in
accordance with this Article. Measurements and heights of government owned
structures or buildings not maintained by the County Assessor’s Office will be
determined by Fire Department Measurements.
Hazard Assessment
The most recent change to City Ordinance 747 required the fire department to provide a means
of assessing fire protections fees by hazard classifications in addition to or in conjunction with
current fees. This information is to be provided by October 31, 2020 for consideration in
budget year 2022. The records management software used by the Morgantown Fire
Department includes a risk management program to determine and map hazard classes. Here
is a brief description of the Vision program by the vendor:
VISION Risk Assessment™ is a dynamic tool that allows departments to analyze and
categorize risks present in their community, compare data to other departments
nationwide, and generate the Occupancy Vulnerability Assessment Profile
(OVAP) score for all occupancies within their response area. If you’ve ever been rated
by the ISO and there was room for improvement, this is the tool you have been looking
for to simplify the process of rating every building in your community.
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VISION Risk Assessment™ allows you to do the following to analyze and
understand the risks in your coverage area:
• Calculate response time and plan resource deployment
• Record the location and potential impact of hazardous materials
• Determine the required fire flow needed to stop a fire at origin
• Evaluate potential medical emergencies involving mass casualties
• Utilize the power of our Google Maps Integration, included for free with VISION
Risk Assessment™
• View color-coded hydrants by GPM volume per NFPA 291
The calculator looks at three assessment categories: General, Life Safety, and Risks
General Assessment Information
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Life Safety Assessment
Risk Assessment Information
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The Vision Risk Assessment program determines the OVAP score (Occupancy Vulnerability
Assessment Profile) based upon the selections entered in the three major categories of hazard
assessment.
OVAP Scores
-Maximum Risk >59
-Significant Risk >39
-Moderate Risk >15
-Low Risk <15
Recommended Fire Service Fee Hazard Class Factors
In addition to the standard fee determined by square footage and building stories, the following
possible multipliers could be considered by city management:
OVAP Score Range Potential Multipliers
-Maximum Risk >59 (2.0) (1.75) (1.4)
-Significant Risk >39 (1.5) (1.25) (1.2)
-Moderate Risk >15 (1.0) (1.0) (1.0)
-Low Risk <15 (.75) (.75) (.80)
Optional Assembly Hazard Factor
Where the predominate occupancy of a building or structure is for assembly use, the following
multipliers are used in addition to the square footage and building stories, and OVAP Multipliers
are NOT USED:
-Occupant load building factors for aggregate total of more than:
Occupant Load Multiplier
-(749) (999), (2,999) (4,999) (1.25) (1.5) (1.75) (2.0)
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Current Data
-2,748 Commercial Structures in the MFD occupancy database
-189 One- or two-family homes where owner has requested an emergency pre-plan
-320 OVAP scores have been completed
-9 score low risk, 299 moderate risk, 9 Significant Risk, 3 Maximum Risk
Predicted Data
Modeling suggests the remaining building hazard scores would fall in this range:
-2,691 Moderate Risk
-81 Low Risk
-81 Significant Risk
-27 Maximum Risk
There is no way to determine the amount of additional fees that would be collected; however,
the data indicates the majority of the significant and maximum risk categories would be large
commercial or university buildings.
Potential Issues
Currently, fire fees are assessed upon building owners. An issue arises when we assess a
mixed-use space such as a strip mall. There could potentially be a different risk score for each
occupancy which would require that square footage to be assessed separately, instead of an
overall fee like it currently is now. This may be confusing and burdensome to try and arrange,
as building owners pay one fee for mixed use buildings. OVAP scores used for general hazard
assessment planning are done on each occupancy, not necessarily the overall building. A
possible average OVAP score for mixed occupancies could be a solution.
To complete the assessment of the remaining commercial structures would take approximately
one year. If every single-family dwelling within the city is added to the assessment, it could
possibly take an additional two years. The majority of single-family homes will score in the
moderate range. A few possibilities exist:
1. Only hazard assess commercial structures
2. Delay one and two family dwelling assessments for budget year 2023
3. Make one or two family dwellings optional for the incentive of a possible lower fire
service fee if the score is low risk. (What we recommend at this time)
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Examples of Fee Changes for Hazard Class
(Assuming highest multiplier)
Risk Location Score Current Fee Adjusted Fee
Maximum Ruby Memorial 64.0 $163,980 $327,960
Maximum WVU Clark Hall 61.1 $14,924 $29,848
Significant WVU Towers 41.2 $65,439 $130,878
Significant Vandalia Hall 39.87 $14,741 $29,482
Moderate 120 Unit Apartments 37.07 $15,405 $15,405
Moderate Single-Family Ash St 22.89 $219 $219
Low Single Family Junior Ave 13.67 $255 $191
Low Single-Family Callen Ave 14.67 $268 $201
Examples of Fee Changes for Assembly Class Occupancies TBD
Location Occupant Capacity Current Fee Adjusted Fee
WVU Coliseum 14,000 $24,487 $48,974
Event Center 3,125 $7,459 $13,053
High St. Nightclub 944 $1,969 $2,455
Restaurant 246 $673 $673
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Development Services
389 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
304.284.7431
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 14, 2020
To: Emily Muzzarelli, Interim City Manager ..................................................... via email
cc: Christine Wade, City Clerk........................................................................ via email
Heather Carl, Deputy City Clerk................................................................ via email
RE: City Council Committee of the Whole Agenda – October 27, 2020
RZ20-04 | Conlon | 424 Evans Street
During its October 8, 2020 hearing, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a
recommendation to City Council to approve the above referenced zoning map amendment
petition, which would provide for the reclassification of 424 Evans Street from OI to R-3. The
purpose of the zoning map amendment is to create a “Dwelling, Two Family” land-use.
Attached herewith are the Staff Report presented to the Planning Commission and the draft
ordinance. The following dates will keep to standard P&Z Code Zoning Map Amendment
protocol:
City Council Meetings
Committee of the Whole .......................................... TUE, October 27, 2020 at 7 p.m.
1st Reading .............................................................. WED, November 4, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Public Hearing and 2nd Reading............................... TUE, December 1, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Please include this item on the City Council meeting agendas noted above and include this
communication and attachments, in color, in the October 27, 2020 Committee of the Whole
meeting packet. Only the ordinance should be included in the November and December
meeting packets.
Thank you.
From the Desk of: Page 1 of 1
John Whitmore, AICP
Interim Director of Development Services
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Kevin Conlon
424 Evans Street
DRAFT ORDINANCE
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ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING RECLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE IN THE FOURTH WARD OF THE CITY OF
MORGANTOWN FROM OI, OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT TO R-3, MULTI-
FAMILT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1331 OF THE PLANNING AND
ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN AS SHOWN ON THE EXHIBIT
HERETO ATTACHED AND DECLARED TO BE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE AS IF
THE SAME WERE FULLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
Properties included in this ordinance are identified as Parcel 12, Tax Map 14, Tax District 12.
THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN HEREBY ORDAINS:
1. That the zoning designation for Parcel 12, Tax Map 14, Tax District 12 of the Monongalia
County tax assessment as described herein and illustrated on the exhibit hereto
attached and declared to be a part of this Ordinance to be read herewith as if the same
were fully set forth herein is reclassified from OI, Office and Institutional District to R-3,
Multi-Family Residential District.
2. That the Official Zoning Map be accordingly changed to show said zoning classifications.
This Ordinance shall be effective from the date of adoption and the Official Zoning Map shall be
duly noted with the effective date of adoption.
FIRST READING: __________________________
Mayor
ADOPTED:
FILED:
__________________________
RECORDED: City Clerk
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Kevin Conlon
424 Evans Street
STAFF REPORT
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MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION
October 8, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
President:
STAFF REPORT
Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward
Vice-President: CASE NO: RZ20-04 / Conlon / 424 Evans Street
Carol Pyles, 7th Ward
REQUEST and LOCATION:
Planning Commissioners: Request by Kevin Conlon for a Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify property addressed
Sam Loretta, 1st Ward as 424 Evans Street from OI, Office and Institutional District to R-3, Multi-Family
Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward Residential District.
William Blosser, 3rd Ward
Bill Petros, 4th Ward TAX MAP NUMBER(s) and ZONING DESCRIPTION:
Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Tax District 12, Tax Map 14, Parcel 12; OI, Office and Institutional District.
Ronald Dulaney, City Council
AJ Hammond, City Admin. SURROUNDING ZONING:
North, South and West: OI, Office and Institutional District
East: R-3, Multi-Family Residential District
BACKGROUND:
The petitioner seeks to amend the zoning map by changing the zoning classification for
the subject premises from OI to R-3. This zoning map amendment would permit the
petitioner to pursue a “Dwelling, Two-Family Residential” use on-site. Addendum A of this
report identifies the location of the subject site and illustrates the existing and proposed
zoning and property ownership for the subject premises and immediate area.
The land use classification for this location is “Dwelling, Single-Family,” which is not
permitted in OI zoning district (see image below). Accordingly, this “Dwelling, Single-
Family” use is considered nonconforming and may continue until abandoned.
Staff believes the proposed zoning map amendment would be considered a permitted
Development Services map amendment and not “spot zoning” because the subject area adjoins the R-3 zoning
Department district. Accordingly, the proposed zoning map amendment would be a boundary
John Whitmore, AICP adjustment of the R-3 zoning district.
Interim Director
ANALYSIS:
389 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV 26505 The subject premises are situated at the intersection of Evans Street and unnamed alley.
304.284.7431 The property is located in a residential neighborhood that is primarily accessed from
University Avenue by Evans and Dille Street and the unnamed alley. This location is
includes rental housing ranging from a few converted single-family homes and garden
apartments to the abutting Metro Towers multi-family residential property.
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MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION
October 8, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
President: As Addendum A illustrates, the petitioner’s proposed zoning map amendment would
Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward expand the R-3, Multi-Family Residential zoning district into this residential area. The
Evans Street block development is sparse with steep slopes limiting development on the
Vice-President:
southern side of the street.
Carol Pyles, 7th Ward
Addendum B of this report provides Article 1339 “R-3, Multi-Family Residential District”
Planning Commissioners: and Table 1331.05.01 “Permitted Land Uses” of the Planning and Zoning Code. It is
Sam Loretta, 1st Ward included as a resource to understand the density, intensity, and land uses permitted in the
Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward R-3, District.
William Blosser, 3rd Ward Comprehensive Plan Concurrence
Bill Petros, 4th Ward
As recommended in Chapter 9 “Implementation” of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update,
Michael Shuman, 5th Ward Addendum C of this report identifies how the proposed zoning map amendment relates to
Ronald Dulaney, City Council the Comp Plan’s land management intent, location, and pattern and character principles.
AJ Hammond, City Admin.
It should be noted that “shall” statements within the Comp Plan must be understood as
desired objectives and strategies that do not have the force or effect of law unless
incorporated into the City’s Planning and Zoning Code.
The site is located within the “Neighborhood Revitalization” and “Corridor Enhancement”
growth frameworks and land management concept areas. The following image provides
the description of these land management concept area.
Development Services
Department
John Whitmore, AICP
Interim Director This property and the surrounding non-conforming residential uses are identified as an
Area for Study in the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update. 424 Evans Street is located in
Area No. 7. This study area encompasses all of the OI, Office and Institutional zoned
389 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV 26505 properties in this location. The 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update found that the OI,
304.284.7431 District does not reflect the existing uses or development pattern and is limiting this area’s
future development potential. A Small Area Plan for Area No. 7 is to consider the following:
• Zoning Reclassifications that allow for higher residential density patterns;
• Provide incentives to assemble and consolidate realty;
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MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION
October 8, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
President: • Discourage continued added density of converted single-family dwellings;
Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward • Establish appropriate design standards;
Vice-President:
• Improve Infrastructure supporting higher densities including sidewalks, pedestrian
Carol Pyles, 7th Ward
crossings, streetscape enhancements, public open spaces, and increased supply
of on-site parking; and
• Potential expansion of the Sunnyside overlay Districts.
Planning Commissioners:
Sam Loretta, 1st Ward It appears the requested zoning classification change for 424 Evans Street from OI to R-
nd
Tim Stranko, 2 Ward 3 is in concurrence with the Comp Plan’s principals for infill and redevelopment land
William Blosser, 3rd Ward
management objectives and furthers the following plan implementation strategies:
Bill Petros, 4th Ward • LM 2.1 ....... Identify and prioritize sites for infill and redevelopment.
Michael Shuman, 5th Ward
• LM 4.3 ....... Revise zoning regulations to permit mixed-use development at appropriate
Ronald Dulaney, City Council scales in various zoning districts.
AJ Hammond, City Admin.
• LM 5.2 ....... Permit higher density development in areas that are well-supported by existing
or planned transportation infrastructure or transit services.
• NH 1.2 ....... Pursue zoning map amendments where appropriate to address potential
zoning conflicts in residential areas both to preserve existing residential areas
where appropriate or promote infill and redevelopment.
Staff encourages the Planning Commission to review the Comp Plan for guidance as
Addendum C is not intended to represent a complete comparative assessment.
Public comment received by September 30, 2020 is included in the meeting packet
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Zoning map amendment requests should be evaluated on their land-use merits alone.
The petitioners’ development intentions are extraneous, and the Commission should
consider the request on its merits as a land use decision.
In conducting such an analysis, the Commission should determine if the R-3, Multi-Family
Residential District is the appropriate zoning classification for the petitioner’s development
premises, weighing all possible future development and land use scenarios as permitted
by the Planning and Zoning Code; particularly, Article 1339 “R-3, Multi-Family Residential
Development Services District” and Table 1331.05.01 “Permitted Land Uses.”
Department
John Whitmore, AICP
It is the opinion of the Development Services Department that the petitioner’s request to
Interim Director reclassify the property to R-3, Multi-Family Residential District is supported by the intent,
location, pattern and character goals and land management objectives set forth in the
2013 Comprehensive Plan Update. However, the location is identified for further study as
389 Spruce Street
part of Area 7. In 2019, the Planning Commission had a similar rezoning application, where
Morgantown, WV 26505
304.284.7431 the property was located in a future study area and sought higher density Residential
development opportunities with the R-3, Multi-Family Residential District.
In Case RZ19-01 / Scott Properties, LLC / Jones Avenue, the Development Services
Department recommended approval of a map amendment for property located in the Area
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MORGANTOWN PLANNING COMMISSION
October 8, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
President: 5 Future Study Area. During the public hearing and Planning Commission discussion,
Peter DeMasters, 6th Ward Development Services staff was charged with initiating the Small Area Study for Area 5 to
allowing for adequate community input. The petitioner for RZ19-01 withdrew the
Vice-President:
application and the Small Area Study for Area 5 was commenced. This planning effort
Carol Pyles, 7th Ward
took approximately one-year to complete and resulted in the Future Study Area No. 5
Small Area Plan Recommendations Report and the current WHOD, Wiles Hill Overlay
Planning Commissioners: District.
Sam Loretta, 1st Ward
Tim Stranko, 2nd Ward Staff maintains that the Planning Commission should provide City Council with a positive
recommendation for this specific petition but would understandably be receptive to
William Blosser, 3rd Ward
commission guidance to initiate the Area No. 7 study in-lieu or in combination of a formal
Bill Petros, 4th Ward recommendation.
Michael Shuman, 5th Ward
Ronald Dulaney, City Council
AJ Hammond, City Admin.
Development Services
Department
John Whitmore, AICP
Interim Director
389 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
304.284.7431
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STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM C
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Concurrence with the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update
The following narrative identifies where, in the opinion of the Planning Division, the subject
zoning map amendment petitions are in concurrence and/or are inconsistent with the 2013
Comprehensive Plan Update.
Development proposals will reflect the spirit and values expressed in
INTENT
the Plan’s principals.
Principles for Land Management
Principal 1 Infill development and redevelopment of underutilized ☒ Concurrence
and/or deteriorating sites takes priority over ☐ Inconsistent
development in green field locations at the city’s ☐ Other
edge.
The subject premises are located within the Land Management Concept Areas
“Neighborhood Revitalization” and “Corridor Enhancement.” More intense residential
development of the subject premises appears to be consistent with the surrounding
residential development patterns. Although extraneous, the zoning amendment would
address a nonconforming residential use.
Principal 2 Expansion of the urban area will occur in a ☒ Concurrence
contiguous pattern that favors areas already served ☐ Inconsistent
by existing infrastructure. ☐ N/A or Inconclusive
The subject premises are within the urban area, between the WVU Evansdale and
Downtown campuses and appears to be well-served by existing utility and roadway
infrastructure.
Principal 3 Downtown, adjacent neighborhoods and the riverfront ☐ Concurrence
will be the primary focus for revitalizations efforts. ☐ Inconsistent
☒ N/A or Inconclusive
The premises is located in the northern portion of the Sunnyside neighborhood.
Principal 4 Existing neighborhoods throughout the city will be ☐ Concurrence
maintained and/or enhanced. ☐ Inconsistent
☒ N/A or Inconclusive
The zoning reclassification of the subject premises to R-3 may adversely impact or
present incompatible uses or development densities as opportunity for increased
density without new development that substantially alters the built environment is
possible.
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Principal 5 Quality design is emphasized for all uses to create an ☐ Concurrence
attractive, distinctive public and private realm and ☐ Inconsistent
promote positive perceptions of the region. ☒ N/A or Inconclusive
Site and building design are extraneous to the petitioner’s zoning map amendment
request.
Principal 6 Development that integrates mixed-uses (residential, ☒ Concurrence
commercial, institutional, civic, etc.) and connects ☐ Inconsistent
with the existing urban fabric is encouraged.
☐ N/A or Inconclusive
Mixed-use development patterns are permitted in the OI District, but no other
individual parcel residential developments are permitted. The opportunity of more
intense residential, nonresidential, and/or mixed-use development of the subject
premises appears possible with the R-3, District and would be consistent with the
surrounding development patterns.
Principal 7 Places will be better connected to improve the ☐ Concurrence
function of the street network and create more ☐ Inconsistent
opportunities to walk, bike and access public ☒ N/A or Inconclusive
transportation throughout the region.
The map amendment would not result in any immediate street or pedestrian network
improvements.
Principal 8 A broad range of housing types, price levels and ☒ Concurrence
occupancy types will provide desirable living options ☐ Inconsistent
for a diverse population.
☐ N/A or Inconclusive
The reclassification of the premises currently zoned OI to R-3 appears to advance
more diverse housing types. Specifically, single-family, two-family, townhouses, multi-
family dwellings and other residential housing options would be permitted as opposed
to only mixed-use dwellings in the OI, District.
Principal 9 Residential development will support the formation of ☐ Concurrence
complete neighborhoods with diverse housing, ☐ Inconsistent
pedestrian-scaled complete streets, integrated public ☒ N/A or Inconclusive
spaces, connection to adjacent neighborhoods, and
access to transportation alternative and basic retail
needs.
Site design is extraneous to the petitioner’s zoning map amendment request.
Principal 10 Parks, open space, and recreational areas are ☐ Concurrence
incorporated as part of future development. ☐ Inconsistent
☒ N/A or Inconclusive
Site design is extraneous to the petitioner’s zoning map amendment request.
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Principal 11 Environmentally sensitive and sustainable practices ☐ Concurrence
will be encouraged in future developments. ☐ Inconsistent
☒ N/A or Inconclusive
Site design is extraneous to the petitioner’s zoning map amendment request.
Development proposals will be consistent with the Land
Management Map. If the proposal applies to an area intended for
growth, infill, revitalization, or redevelopment, then it should be
LOCATION compatible with that intent and with any specific expectations within
Areas of Opportunity. If the proposal applies to an area of
conservation or preservation, it should be compatible with and work
to enhance the existing character of the immediate surroundings.
The following graphic is clipped from the Conceptual Growth Framework Map included on
Page 19 of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update. 424 Evans Street is located within an “Infill
and Redevelopment” concept area.
North Street
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Development proposals in growth areas will be consistent with
PATTERN preferred development types. Development in areas where growth is
AND not intended should be compatible with the relevant Character Areas
CHARACTER description and expectations for how those areas should evolve in
the future.
The graphic below is clipped from Map 3 – Pattern and Character included on Page 27 of the
2013 Comprehensive Plan Update. 424 Evans Street is located within the “Neighborhood 2”
pattern and character area.
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The graphic below is clipped from Map 4 – Land Management included on Page 39 of the the
2013 Comprehensive Plan Update. 424 Evans Street is located within the “Corridor
Enhnancment” and “Neighborhood Revitalization” concept areas.
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The following graphics are clipped from Pages 41 through 43 of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan
Update and identify the development types desired located within the “Corridor Enhnancment”
and “Neighborhood Revitalization” concept areas. Not all develpoment types are permitted
in both concept areas.
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STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM C
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Future Study Areas are places where the existing zoning does not
align with the existing land uses or the existing pattern of
development. It may also be an area where the existing zoning is no
compatible with, or does not fully support the desired future of the
FUTURE
area as indicated in the Comprehensive Plan’s Land Management
STUDY
Map. These areas require further land use and development study
AREAS
by the Planning Commission to enable zoning map amendment
and/or zoning text amendment recommendations to City Council that
will advance the goals, objectives, strategies, and consistency
principals of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Ordinance No. 2020-_____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 103 WARDS AND BOUNDARIES
The City of Morgantown hereby ordains that Section 103.03 of the City Code is amended
as follows:
103.03 WARDS DESIGNATED AND DESCRIBED.
(a) First Ward. Beginning at the intersection of S. High Street and Prairie Avenue thence and
proceeding along Prairie Avenue in a southeasterly direction to Wilson Avenue, thence and
proceeding southwesterly with Wilson Avenue and southeasterly with Jefferson Street to Jackson
Avenue, thence continuing on Jefferson Street to the intersection of Logan and King Streets, thence
and proceeding with King Street and Sheldon Avenue southeasterly to the intersection of Ross
Street to the intersection of Grandview Avenue, and proceeding with Grandview Avenue to the
intersection of Grand Street, and proceeding with Grand Street to Ross Street, thence and
proceeding with Ross Street southeasterly to the corporation line located at the intersection of Ross
Street, Dorsey Avenue and Dobbs Street, thence and proceeding in a basically southeasterly
direction following the Corporation Line including Dorsey Avenue, which Corporation Line
includes or encompasses those areas annexed commonly referred to as the Dorsey Avenue/Hartley
Addition, Mountain View School property, the Eureka Pipeline property, the Mountaineer Mall,
Dorsey's Knob Property, the Ramada Inn Annexation and the Walmart Annexation, to a point on
the west bank of the Monongahela River, thence and proceeding northerly along the said bank to
a point opposite the mouth of Decker's Creek, thence in a south easterly direction with the center
line of Decker's Creek to a point of intersection with S. where the centerline of the Westover Bridge
intersects the Corporation Line, and proceeding with the centerline of the Westover Bridge to the
intersection with University Avenue and Pleasant Street, and proceeding southwesterly with
Pleasant Street to the intersection of High Street, thence and proceeding in a southerly direction
with High Street to the place of beginning.
(b) Second Ward. Beginning at the intersection of S. High Street and Prairie Avenue, thence and
proceeding along Prairie Avenue in an southeasterly direction to Wilson Avenue, thence and
proceeding southwesterly with Wilson Avenue and southeasterly with Jefferson Street to Jackson
Avenue, thence continuing with Jefferson Street to the intersection of Logan and King Streets,
thence and proceeding with King Street and Sheldon Avenue to the intersection of Ross Street to
the intersection of Grandview Avenue, and proceeding with Grandview Avenue to the intersection
of Grand Street, and proceeding with Grand Street to intersection Franklin St, thence and
proceeding with Ross Street to the Corporation Line located at the intersection of Ross Street,
Dorsey Avenue and Dobbs Street, thence northeasterly along the Corporation Line to a point near
Courtney Avenue, thence northwesterly to the intersection of Courtney Avenue and South Hills
Drive and Harner Street, thence northwesterly with Harner Street to a point along the northerly
property corner of Tax Map 36, Parcel 389, thence southwesterly along the property line common
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to Tax Map 36, Parcels 389 and 390 to the Maple Avenue curve apex, thence continuing
southwesterly northernly along Franklin Street to the intersection of Davis Street, and proceeding
northwesterly with Davis Street to Woodland Road, continuing with Woodland Road to the
intersection of Buckhannon Avenue, and proceeding northwesterly with Buckhannon Avenue to
the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Maple Avenue, and proceeding with Maple Avenue to
Washington Street, thence and proceeding northwesterly on Washington Street to Demain Avenue
Wilson Avenue, thence southwesterly on Demain Avenue to Morris Street, thence northwesterly
on Morris Street to Watts Street, thence easterly along Watts Street and proceeding easterly with
Wilson Avenue to the intersection with Kingwood Street, thence and proceeding northerly on
Kingwood Street to Arch Street, thence easterly on Arch Street to Dewey Street, thence southerly
on Dewey Street to Elmina Street, thence easterly along Elmina Street to Overdale Street, thence
northerly along Overdale Street to the intersection with Brockway Avenue, thence across and
proceeding easterly westerly with Brockway Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, thence
northwesterly on Deckers Creek Avenue, thence westerly on Deckers Creek Avenue to a point
opposite Hackney Street, thence with a line in a northerly direction to Decker's Creek, thence with
the center line of Decker's Creek to the intersection of Pleasant Street, thence along Pleasant Street
to the intersection with University Avenue, thence along the Westover Bridge to a point on the
west bank of the Monongahela River on the Corporation Line, thence south along the
Corporation line to a point opposite the mouth of Decker's Creek, thence in a south easterly
direction with the center line of Decker's Creek to a point of intersection with S. High Street, thence
in a southerly direction the intersection of S. Walnut Street, and proceeding northwesterly along
the Walnut Street Bridge to a point on the western edge of the property known as the Deckers
Creek Rail-Trail, Tax Map 28, Parcel 137, and proceeding northeasterly along the property line of
Tax Map 28, Parcel 137 for approximately 600 feet to the property corner common to Tax Map
29, Parcels 49 and 56, and proceeding northerly for approximately 340 feet along the property line
common to Tax Map 29, Parcels, 49, 56, 50, 51, 55, 52, 54, 53, and Tax Map 26, Parcel 262 to a
point on the centerline of Forest Avenue, and proceeding southeasterly along Forest Avenue to the
intersection with Baird Street, and proceeding northeasterly along Baird Street for approximately
100 feet to a point adjacent to the property corner common to Tax Map 26, Parcels 249 and 270,
and proceeding northwesterly along the property line common to Tax map 26, Parcels 249, 270,
and 263 for approximately 290 feet to the property corner common to Tax Map, 26 Parcels, 249,
263 and 248, and proceeding northeasterly along the property line common to Tax Map 26, Parcels
263, 248, 247 and 246 for approximately 265 feet to the intersection of Willey Street and Price
Street, and proceeding northeasterly with Price Street to the intersection of Cornell Avenue, and
proceeding northwesterly with Cornell Ave to the intersection with College Avenue, and
proceeding northeasterly with College Avenue to the intersection with Outlook Street, and
proceeding along Outlook Street for approximately 150 feet to a point adjacent to the property
corner common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 548 and 515, and proceeding northwesterly with the
property line common to Tax Map, 20, Parcels 548 and 515 for approximately 100 feet to the
property corner common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 548, 515 and 516, and proceeding northeasterly
with the property line common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 515 and 516 for approximately 40 feet to
the property corner common to Tax Map 20, parcels 516, 515 and 514, and proceeding
northwesterly with property lines common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 516 and 514 to a point on the
centerline of Falling Run Road, and proceeding westerly with Falling Run Road to the intersection
with University Avenue, and proceeding northerly with University Avenue to the intersection with
Campus Drive and Stewart Street, and proceeding westerly with Campus Drive to the intersection
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with Beechurst Avenue, and proceeding southerly with Beechurst Drive approximately 140 feet to
a point adjacent to the property corner common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 72 and 74, and proceeding
westerly with the property lines common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 72 and 74 to a point on the west
bank of the Monongahela River on the Corporation Line, and proceeding southerly with the
Corporation Line along the west bank of the Monongahela River to a point on the centerline of the
Westover Bridge, and proceeding southeasterly with the Westover Bridge to the intersection with
University Avenue and Pleasant Street, and proceeding with Pleasant Street to the intersection with
High Street, and proceeding southerly with High Street to the place of beginning.
(c) Third Ward. Beginning at a point of the intersection on the west bank of the
Monongahela River where the Westover Bridge intersects the Corporation Line, thence in a
northerly direction along the Monongahela River to a point opposite Fourth Street, thence across
the river with Fourth Street to the intersection of McLane Avenue, thence northwesterly on
McLane Avenue to Fifth Street, thence northeasterly with Fifth Street to University Avenue,
thence following University Avenue northerly to the center line of North Street, thence easterly
with the center line of North Street to a point 150 feet distant from University Avenue, thence
northerly parallel to and 150 feet distant from University Avenue to a point approximately 250
feet from the intersection of Riverview Drive with University Avenue, thence southerly to
University Avenue, thence with the center line of University Avenue to the intersection of
University Avenue and Law School Drive, thence in a northerly direction along Law School Drive
to a point on the boundary of the University Terrance Addition, thence in a northeasterly direction
to a point, such point being a corner common to the University Terrace Addition and the University
Park Addition thence with the boundary in a northeasterly direction to the point of intersection
with the corporation line, thence easterly with the corporation line to Willowdale Road, thence
continuing of Beechurst Avenue and Campus Drive, and proceeding southerly with Beechurst
Drive approximately 140 feet to a point adjacent to the property corner common to Tax Map 20,
Parcels 72 and 74, and proceeding westerly with the property lines common to Tax Map 20, Parcels
72 and 74 to a point on the west bank of the Monongahela River on the Corporation Line, and
proceeding northerly with the Corporation Line along the west bank of the Monongahela River to
a point opposite Eighth Street, and proceeding across the river with the centerline of Eighth Street
to the intersection of Grant Avenue, and proceeding southeasterly with Grant Avenue to the
intersection with Hardy Street, and proceeding northerly with Hardy Street to the intersection with
the unopened right-of-way of Beverly Avenue, and proceeding along the unopened right-of-way
of Beverly Avenue to the intersection of Sixth Street, and continuing with Beverly Avenue for
approximately 125 feet to a point adjacent to the property corner common to Tax Map 15, Parcels
266.3 and 266.2, and proceeding easterly along the property line common to Tax Map 15, Parcels
266.3 and 266.2 to the centerline of University Avenue, and proceeding northerly with University
Avenue to the intersection with North Street, and proceeding easterly with North Street
approximately 150 feet to the intersection with an unnamed alley, and proceeding northerly with
an unnamed alley approximately 135 feet to a point adjacent to a property corner common to Tax
Map 12, Parcel 1, and Tax Map 14, Parcel 76, and proceeding easterly then northerly with the
property line of Tax Map 12, Parcel 1 to a property corner common to Tax Map 12, Parcels 1, 1.1
and 3.4, and proceeding with the property line common to Tax Map 1, Parcels 1.1 and 3.4 to the
Corporation Line along Willowdale Road, and proceeding with various calls following the
corporation line south on Willowdale to the northern line of McCullough Avenue, thence and
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proceeding easterly with the northern line of McCullough Avenue to the intersection of Dartmouth
Road, Citadel Road and Hoffman Avenue, thence and proceeding southerly on the eastern line of
Hoffman Avenue to the intersection of Amhurst Road, thence and proceeding easterly with the
northern line of Amhurst Road to the intersection with the eastern line of Bradley Street projected
across Amhurst Road, thence and proceeding southerly on Bradley Street to where the corporation
line extends in an easterly direction, said line being five feet north of and parallel to the eight-inch
sanitary sewer outfall from Stewart Street to a point on the western line of Stewartstown Road,
thence and proceeding southwesterly along the western property line of Stewartstown Road
passing Meadowbrook Road and Morgan Street to a point approximately 70 feet north of the
eastern line of Van Gilder Avenue, thence and proceeding with a line approximately 70 feet distant
from and parallel to Van Gilder Avenue to the northern line of Liberty Street, thence and
proceeding southerly with the northern line of Liberty Street to Van Gilder Avenue where the
corporation line turns in a southeasterly direction, thence following and proceeding along said
corporation line to the intersection with Falling Run Road, thence and proceeding in a westerly
direction on Falling Run Road to the intersection with Peck Street, thence southeasterly with Peck
Street to Outlook Street, thence southwesterly on Outlook Street to College Avenue, thence
southerly on College Avenue to Cornell Avenue, thence southeasterly on Cornell Avenue to North
High Street, thence southerly on North High Street to the intersection of Willey Street, thence
easterly on Willey Street to the intersection of Weaver and Snider Streets, thence in a southwesterly
direction to the intersection of Decker's Creek, thence southwesterly along the center line of
Decker's Creek to the intersection of Pleasant Street, thence along Pleasant Street to the
intersection with University Avenue, thence along the Westover Bridge to the point of beginning.
a point adjacent to the property corner common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 501 and 500, and
proceeding southerly then westerly with the property line of Tax Map 20, Parcel 501 to a property
corner common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 501, 502, 499 and 498, and proceeding westerly with the
property line common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 498, 502, 497, 503, 496, 504, 495, 505, 494, 506,
493, 506.1, 492, 507.1, 491, 490, 507, 508, 509, 511, 515, 512, and 513 to a property corner
common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 514 and 516, and proceeding
northwesterly with property lines common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 516 and 514 to a point on the
centerline of Falling Run Road, and proceeding westerly with Falling Run Road to the intersection
with University Avenue, and proceeding northerly with University Avenue to the intersection with
Campus Drive and Stewart Street, and proceeding westerly with Campus Drive to the intersection
with Beechurst Avenue to the place of beginning.
(d) Fourth Ward. Beginning at a point on the west bank of the Monongahela River on the
Corporation Line, opposite Fourth Street, and following in a northeasterly direction across the
Monongahela River to Fourth Street, thence with Fourth Street to the intersection of McLane
Avenue, thence northwesterly with the center line of McLane Avenue to Fifth Street, thence
northeasterly with the center line of Fifth Street to University Avenue, thence following the center
line of University Avenue northerly to the center line of North Street, thence easterly with the
center line of North Street to a point 150 feet distant from University Avenue, thence northerly
parallel to and 150 feet distant from University Avenue to a point approximately 250 feet from
the intersection of Riverview Drive with University Avenue, thence southeasterly to University
Avenue, thence with the center line of University Avenue to the intersection of University Avenue
and Law School Drive, thence in a northerly direction along Law School Drive to a point on the
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boundary of the University Terrance Addition, thence in a northeasterly direction to a point, such
point being a corner common to the University Terrace Addition and the University Park Addition
thence northeasterly with the boundary line of the University Park Addition and the West Virginia
University Medical Center Tract to the Corporation Line, thence following the Corporation Line
to a point where the Corporation Line intersects with the Chestnut Ridge Road, thence following
the corporation line, which corporation line includes or encompasses those areas annexed
commonly referred to as the North Elementary School Annexation, to the south east corner of the
property known as the Euro Suites Hotel, Tax Map 56, Parcel 2, thence south to the centerline of
Chestnut Ridge Road, thence westerly following Chestnut Ridge Road to the intersection with
Van Voorhis Road, thence southerly and then westerly with the center line of Eighth Street, and
proceeding across the river with the centerline of Eighth Street to the intersection of Grant Avenue,
and proceeding southeasterly with Grant Avenue to the intersection with Hardy Street, and
proceeding northerly with Hardy Street to the intersection with the unopened right-of-way of
Beverly Avenue, and proceeding along the unopened right-of-way of Beverly Avenue to the
intersection of Sixth Street, and continuing with Beverly Avenue for approximately 125 feet to a
point adjacent to the property corner common to Tax Map 15, Parcels 266.3 and 266.2, and
proceeding easterly along the property line common to Tax Map 15, Parcels 266.3 and 266.2 to
the centerline of University Avenue, and proceeding northerly with University Avenue to the
intersection with North Street, and proceeding easterly with North Street approximately 150 feet
to the intersection with an unnamed alley, and proceeding northerly with an unnamed alley
approximately 135 feet to a point adjacent to a property corner common to Tax Map 12, Parcel 1,
and Tax Map 14, Parcel 76, and proceeding easterly then northerly with the property line of Tax
Map 12, Parcel 1 to a property corner common to Tax Map 12, Parcels 1, 1.1 and 3.4, and
proceeding with the property line common to Tax Map 12, Parcels 1.1 and 3.4 to the Corporation
Line along Willowdale Road, and proceeding northerly with the Corporation Line along the West
Virginia University Medical Center Tract to the intersection with Stadium Drive*, and proceeding
westerly with Stadium Drive to the intersection with Elmer Prince Drive, and proceeding westerly
with Elmer Prince Drive to the intersection with Van Voorhis Road, and proceeding westerly with
Van Voorhis Road to the intersection of University Avenue and Patteson Drive, thence and
proceeding with the center line of University Avenue in a northwesterly direction to the
intersection with Collins Ferry Road, thence northwesterly with the center line of Collins Ferry
Road to Pocahontas Avenue, thence southerly with the center line of Pocahontas Avenue to the
intersection of University Avenue, thence and proceeding westerly on University Avenue to the
intersection with the Corporation Line, thence and proceeding with the Corporation Line in
basically a southwesterly to a point on the west bank of the Monongahela River, thence and
proceeding with the west bank in a southeasterly direction to the place of beginning.
*Stadium Drive may be call Medical Center Drive
(e) Fifth Ward. Beginning at the intersection of the eastern Corporation Line and Falling Run
Road and following Falling Run Road in a westerly direction to the intersection with Peck Street,
thence southwesterly with the center line of Peck Street to Outlook Street, thence southwesterly
with the center line of Outlook Street to College Avenue, thence southerly on College Avenue to
Cornell Avenue, thence southeasterly with the center line of Cornell Avenue to North High Street,
thence southerly with the cewnter line of North High Street to the intersection of Willey Street,
thence easterly on Willey Street to the intersection of Weaver and Snider Streets, thence in a
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southwesterly direction to the intersection of Deckers Creek, thence in a southeasterly direction
with Deckers Creek to the intersection with Rodgers Street and thence from the point at a bridge
which crosses the Creek, easterly following Route No. 7, commonly known as Powell Avenue, to
a point where Route No. 7 intersects with Hartman Run Road, thence with a line running
northwesterly to a point in the eastern Corporation Line which is situated at the intersection of
Charles Avenue, Ices Ferry Road and Hampton Avenue, thence following a point adjacent to the
property corner common to Tax Map 20, Parcels 501 and 500, and proceeding southerly then
westerly with the property line of Tax Map 20, Parcel 501 to a property corner common to Tax
Map 20, Parcels 501, 502, 499 and 498, and proceeding westerly with the property line common
to Tax Map 20, Parcels 498, 502, 497, 503, 496, 504, 495, 505, 494, 506, 493, 506.1, 492, 507.1,
491, 490, 507, 508, 509, 511, 512, 513 and 514 to a property corner common to Tax Map 20,
Parcels 516, 515 and 548, and proceeding southeasterly with the property line common to Tax
Map, 20, Parcels 548 and 515 for approximately 100 feet to the centerline of Outlook Street, and
proceeding with Outlook Street to the intersection with College Ave, and proceeding southwesterly
to the intersection with Cornell Avenue, and proceeding southeasterly with Cornell Avenue to the
intersection with Price Street, and proceeding with Price Street to the intersection with Willey
Street, and proceeding southwesterly for approximately 265 feet along the property line common
to Tax Map 26, Parcels 246, 247, 248 and 263 to a point common to Tax Map 26, Parcels 248, 249
and 263, and proceeding southeasterly along the property line common to Tax map 26, Parcels
249, 263, and 270 for approximately 290 feet to the centerline of Baird Street, and proceeding
southerly along Baird Street to the intersection with Forest Ave, and proceeding northwesterly
along Forest Ave to a point adjacent to the property corner common to Tax Map 26, Parcel 262
and Tax Map 29, Parcel 53, and proceeding southerly along the property lines common to Tax
Map 26, Parcel 262 and Tax Map 29, Parcels 53, 52, 54, 51,55,50 and 56, to a point common to
Tax Map 28, Parcel 137 and Tax Map 29, Parcels 49 and 56, and proceeding easterly along the
northern property line of Tax Map 28, Parcel 137 to its intersection with Deckers Creek Boulevard,
and proceeding northerly along Decker Creek Boulevard to the intersection with Earl L Core Road,
and proceeding easterly with Earl L Core Road to the intersection with Hartman Run Road, and
proceeding northeasterly with Hartman Run Road to the intersection with the Corporation Line,
and proceeding with the Corporation Line in a northeasterly northwesterly direction, which
corporation line includes or encompasses those areas annexed commonly referred to as the
encompasses those areas annexed commonly referred to as the West Virginia University Motor
Pool Annexation,
West Virginia University Farms Annexation and the National Guard Armory Annexation to the
place of beginning.
(f) Sixth Ward. Beginning at a point in Deckers Creek which, if Hackney Street were
extended, would be the beginning point for Hackney Street at the Creek, thence southeasterly
following the line of Deckers Creek to the intersection with Rodgers Street and thence from the
point at a bridge which crosses the Creek, easterly following Route No. 7, commonly known as
Powell Avenue, to a point where Route No. 7 intersects with Hartman Run Road, thence with a
line running northwesterly to a point in the eastern Corporation Line which is situated at the
intersection of Charles Avenue, Ices Ferry Road and Hampton Avenue, thence following the
Corporation Line, which corporation line includes or encompasses those areas annexed commonly
referred to as the West Virginia University Motor Pool, to an alley being parallel to Tyson Street
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to a point just north of Knob Street which point is a concrete monument, thence southeasterly and
parallel to Knob Street to a stone monument in the ravine, thence southeasterly to a point at or
about the intersection of the Corporation Line and Hartman Run Road, thence continue following
the intersection of S. Walnut Street and Brockway Avenue, and proceeding northwesterly along
the Walnut Street Bridge to a point on the western edge of the property known as the Deckers
Creek Rail-Trail, Tax Map 28, Parcel 137, and proceeding easterly along the northern property
line of Tax Map 28, Parcel 137 to its intersection with Deckers Creek Boulevard approximately
1.32 miles, and proceeding northerly along Decker Creek Boulevard to the intersection with Earl
L Core Road, and proceeding easterly with Earl L Core Road to the intersection with Hartman Run
Road, and proceeding northeasterly with Hartman Run Road to the intersection with the
Corporation Line, and proceeding southeasterly the Corporation Line in a southeasterly direction
along the northeastern property line of the Norwood Addition to the northeastern corner of same
subdivision, thence following the Corporation Line in its entirety as the same outlines that area
annexed by the City and commonly referred to as the Airport Annexation and the West Virginia
University Farm Annexation, which line returns to the previously existing Corporation Line at a
point near the northeast corner of the Norwood Addition, thence easterly along the existing
Corporation Line crossing the Norwood Addition and the Sabraton Addition to a point at the corner
of Route No. 7 and the Brookhaven Road, thence continuing and proceeding with the existing
Corporation Line through West Sabraton and crossing the Green Bag Road to Deckers Creek,
where the same is joined by Aarons Creek, thence and proceeding in a southerly and westerly
direction following Aarons Creek to a point where the Corporation Line turns and follows a
northeasterly course, thence continuing and proceeding with the Corporation Line to South Hills
to a point near Courtney Avenue, thence northerly to the intersection of Courtney Avenue and
South Hills Drive and Harner Street, thence northwesterly with Harner Street to a point along the
northerly property corner of Tax Map 36, Parcel 389, thence southwesterly along the property line
common to Tax Map 36, Parcels 389 and 390 to Maple Avenue, thence continuing southwesterly
with Maple Avenue to Washington Street, thence northerly on Washington Street to Demain
Avenue, thence westerly on Demain Avenue to Morris Street, thence northerly on Morris Street to
Watts Street, thence along Watts Street to Kingwood Street, thence northerly on Kingwood Street
to Arch Street, thence easterly on Arch Street to Dewey Street, thence southerly on Dewey Street
to Elmina Street, thence easterly along Elmina Street to Overdale Street, thence northerly along
Overdale Street to the intersection with Brockway Avenue, thence across Brockway Avenue to
Pennsylvania Avenue, thence northwesterly on Deckers Creek Avenue, thence westerly on
Deckers Creek Avenue to a point opposite Hackney Street, thence with a line in a northerly
direction to Deckers Creek, and thence with the center line of Deckers Creek back to the beginning.
and proceeding along the Corporation Line to the intersection of Ross Street and Dorsey Ave, and
proceeding with Ross Street to Grand Street, and proceeding with Grand Street to the intersection
with Franklin Street, and proceeding northernly along Franklin Street to the intersection of Davis
Street, and proceeding northwesterly with Davis Street to Woodland Road, continuing with
Woodland Road to the intersection of Buckhannon Avenue, and proceeding northwesterly with
Buckhannon Avenue to the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Maple Avenue, and proceeding
with Maple Avenue to Washington Street, and proceeding northwesterly on Washington Street to
the intersection Wilson Ave, and proceeding easterly on Wilson Ave to the intersection with
Kingwood Street, and proceeding northerly on Kingwood Street to the intersection with Brockway
Avenue, and proceeding westerly with Brockway Avenue to the intersection of S. Walnut Street
and place of beginning.
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(g) Seventh Ward. Beginning at a point in the western Corporation Line west of the intersection
point of Jacobs Drive and University Avenue and from the point in an easterly direction following
University Avenue to its intersection with Pocahontas Avenue, thence northerly on Pocahontas to
its intersection with Collins Ferry Road, thence and proceeding southeasterly on Collins Ferry
Road to the intersection with University Avenue, thence following University Avenue to the
intersection with Patteson Drive and Van Voorhis Road, thence and proceeding easterly and then
northerly on Van Voorhis Road to the intersection with Chestnut Ridge Road, thence easterly on
Chestnut Ridge Road to a point at or near the south east corner of Tax Map 56, Parcel 2, and thence
following Elmer Prince Drive, and proceeding easterly on Elmer Prince Drive to the intersection
with Stadium Drive, and proceeding easterly on Stadium to the intersection of Willowdale Road
and the Corporation Line, and proceeding northerly with the Corporation Line to a point where
the Corporation Line intersects with the Chestnut Ridge Road, thence following and proceeding
the corporation line, which corporation line includes or encompasses those areas annexed
commonly referred to as the North Elementary School Annexation, to the south east corner of the
property known as the Euro Suites Hotel, Tax Map 56, Parcel 2, and proceeding with the
Corporation Line as the same passes around or near the Euro Suites Hotel, Tax Map 56, Parcel 2
in first a northerly and then a westerly direction to a point where the Corporation Line intersects
with Van Voorhis Road, thence and proceeding following Van Voorhis Road (or Route No. 59)
northerly to a point in the Corporation Line which is situated at the intersection of Van Voorhis
Road and Clearview Street, thence and proceeding northwesterly following the Corporation Line
in its entirety as the same outlines that area annexed by the City and commonly referred to as the
Kenwood Annexation and the Oakview Annexation to a point where it intersects with Anderson
Avenue, thence and proceeding continuing northwesterly on Anderson Avenue to where the same
intersects with Morgan Drive, thence and proceeding following the Corporation Line in a northerly
direction to a point in the Corporation Line which is the northeastern point of the Bureau of Mines
(NETL) property, thence continuing and proceeding with another line of the NETL property in a
northwesterly direction to Collins Ferry Road (or Route No. 57), thence and proceeding southerly
following the Corporation Line and Collins Ferry Road to a point just north of Lawnview Drive,
thence and proceeding following the Corporation Line in basically a westerly direction to a point
on the west bank of the Monongahela River and thence and proceeding southwesterly following
the west bank of the Monongahela River to a point which is the most southwestern point of Precinct
27 and thence and proceeding following the Corporation Line in an easterly direction to a point
situated west of the intersection of Somerset and Princeton Avenues, thence and proceeding
continuing with the Corporation Line southwesterly to a point on Mansfield Avenue located south
of the intersection of Mansfield Avenue and Fairfield Street to a point located south of the
intersection of Fairfield Street and Plymouth Avenue, thence and proceeding following the
Corporation Line in a southerly direction to the point west of the intersection of Jacobs Drive and
University Avenue, the point of beginning.
This ordinance is effective upon adoption and in accordance with the terms of the City Charter.
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FIRST READING: ______________________ _____________________________
Mayor
SECOND READING: ___________________
_____________________________
ADOPTED: ___________________________ City Clerk
FILED: ______________________________
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City of Morgantown
General Fund Schedule of Revenues and Expenditures
For the Month Ended September 30, 2020
Fiscal Calender 2021 Fiscal Calender 2020
% of % of
Current Budget YTD Total MTD Total Current Budget YTD Total MTD Total
REVENUES Budget Budget
Business & Occupational Tax 14,561,000.00 4,438,961.11 144,049.45 30% 15,600,000.00 3,970,099.34 182,845.89 25%
Property Tax 4,699,733.00 2,007,161.27 1,766,345.88 43% 4,625,398.00 2,085,641.58 1,775,553.47 45%
Fire Protection Fees 4,146,000.00 3,994,967.27 478.22 96% 3,371,100.00 3,268,951.85 120.00 97%
Municipal Service Fees 4,000,000.00 925,863.09 166,318.83 23% 4,500,000.00 1,091,670.34 170,745.42 24%
Municipal Sales Tax 1,141,812.00 - - 0%
Other Taxes 3,151,000.00 768,100.13 140,958.87 24% 3,513,500.00 829,883.07 126,429.28 24%
Fines and Forfeitures 500,000.00 55,504.70 17,662.00 11% 500,000.00 87,948.05 36,675.80 18%
License and Permits 360,000.00 127,895.12 29,246.37 36% 397,000.00 161,879.12 31,804.91 41%
Intergovernmental & Grants 4,000,000.00 4,713,232.30 1,072,086.87 118% 986,600.00 (938.03) 9,277.84 0%
Interfund Charges 75,300.00 - - 0% 66,800.00 - - 0%
Refuse Collection 1,460,000.00 397,270.66 166,728.43 27% 1,300,000.00 392,093.44 155,916.12 30%
Miscellaneous 375,700.00 69,142.53 41,493.06 18% 467,840.00 54,630.05 12,206.19 12%
Other Charges For Services 125,000.00 33,920.00 3,947.00 27% 107,000.00 46,040.00 7,699.00 43%
Prior Year Balance 3,700,000.00 - - 0% 3,400,000.00 - - 0%
Grand Total 42,295,545.00 17,532,018.18 3,549,314.98 41% 38,835,238.00 11,987,898.81 2,509,273.92 31%
EXPENSES
409 Mayor 9,022.00 2,145.96 729.11 24% 11,488.00 3,557.82 1,067.72 31%
410 Council 52,938.00 15,828.62 3,007.53 30% 53,018.00 18,121.82 5,076.65 34%
412 City Manager 894,334.00 183,485.55 53,135.48 21% 942,928.00 199,070.69 63,765.56 21%
414 Finance 1,100,092.00 256,737.05 72,314.90 23% 1,092,586.00 265,567.78 78,478.96 24%
415 City Clerk 243,419.00 49,610.24 15,072.90 20% 178,499.00 41,754.81 13,620.94 23%
416 Municipal Court 290,176.00 68,116.38 17,942.51 23% 310,613.00 76,181.66 29,404.94 25%
417 City Attorney 460,000.00 97,188.76 81,112.89 21% 985,000.00 57,353.43 11,384.50 6%
420 Engineering 377,986.00 89,996.19 29,932.73 24% 548,204.00 116,188.55 39,786.08 21%
422 Personnel 367,336.00 79,831.88 33,592.42 22% 398,710.00 71,652.85 21,197.33 18%
436 Building Inspection 1,297,993.00 315,625.74 93,168.87 24% 1,226,609.00 316,812.93 98,501.00 26%
437 Planning & Zoning 320,656.00 85,283.19 30,248.26 27% 417,800.00 79,387.43 19,404.75 19%
438 Elections 30,127.00 - - 0% - - - 0%
439 Information Technology 500,106.00 82,045.55 25,483.72 16% 365,010.00 57,856.44 18,253.07 16%
440 City Hall 760,348.00 143,186.03 52,690.97 19% 698,285.00 166,342.33 56,501.57 24%
700 Police Department 8,888,719.00 2,984,395.83 1,289,797.66 34% 8,965,781.00 3,107,751.39 666,795.76 35%
706 Fire Department 6,745,034.00 2,351,082.48 1,006,031.65 35% 6,513,470.00 2,335,838.27 497,743.67 36%
750 Street Department 2,656,257.00 694,294.04 219,654.32 26% 2,844,590.00 723,656.71 223,163.19 25%
752 Signs & Signals 770,068.00 145,295.67 54,623.92 19% 812,284.00 155,693.64 58,251.00 19%
754 Equipment Maintenance 618,331.00 166,484.33 52,375.97 27% 632,722.00 149,985.23 60,067.82 24%
950 Urban Landscape 236,498.00 58,441.16 19,747.92 25% 252,077.00 66,632.76 19,891.75 26%
707 Animal Control 31,077.00 6,337.05 2,112.35 20% 30,172.00 7,542.93 - 25%
424 Contributions 431,779.00 19,279.00 - 4% 519,279.00 94,156.29 34,907.64 18%
444 Transfers 9,792,495.00 3,702,329.37 2,853,568.84 38% 8,922,768.00 2,471,638.69 1,432,591.60 28%
699 Contingencies 3,873,554.00 - - 0% 826,345.00 - - 0%
800 Refuse Department 1,530,000.00 249,154.40 120,676.85 16% 1,287,000.00 239,690.21 119,853.36 19%
802 Recycling 17,200.00 3,153.76 3,153.76 18% - - - 0%
Grand Total 42,295,545.00 11,849,328.23 6,130,175.53 28% 38,835,238.00 10,822,434.66 3,569,708.86 28%
Target Year-to-Date Percentage
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