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A committee member asked whether the project was managed by VDOT and how outreach to businesses would be handled. A staff presenter said the project is a VDOT-managed effort, described it as “about 63,000,000 project,” and said the project is at the final design stage prior to bidding and is expected to be bidded in February. Staff said VDOT has acquired the needed right of way, will construct the new bridge beside the existing structure to keep traffic open during construction, and that VDOT's communications group will conduct public outreach.

Why it matters: the committee raised questions about corridor access, short entry ramps and how the project may affect local businesses; members expressed interest in follow-up about revenue-sharing or other opportunities to leverage the VDOT project for local corridor improvements.

Staff said VDOT maintains that section of Cowlish Mountain Road and the city does not; staff also offered to follow up on opportunities to coordinate, noting the project is far enough along for limited additional changes but that the city would explore options.

The exchange included a mention that a short entry ramp in the corridor “is being addressed” and that a VDOT-produced promotional video about the project is running in local Regal theaters; staff offered to provide a link to the video to committee members.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lynchburg City Council Physical Development Committee Meeting/Work Session 7-8-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members discussed a VDOT-managed bridge replacement project on Cowlish Mountain Road, described by staff as a roughly $63 million project that will be built with the bridge open and is expected to be bidded in February; councilmember questions prompted a staff summary of outreach and construction staging.","taxTitle","Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia","taxId",3745,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511404,"Committee recommends conserved-open-space designation for Paramount Park to help manage stormwater",110,746000,856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5330440-53f1703d3f6881e1b8189f6be27fd0ea&start=746&end=856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5330440-53f1703d3f6881e1b8189f6be27fd0ea/thumbnail_746000.jpg","/articles/6511404/Lynchburg/Campbell-County/Virginia/Committee-recommends-conserved-open-space-designation-for-Paramount-Park-to-help-manage-stormwater","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511404-afad73bb0b5593f655881ed53fd1f592/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153076&Signature=E-qkjznjg1nCU6Tes1VNDQkHo~lXdQdp2ODKMtxDscaDQKSqO48sbEV2TPws0d3vefzXr13sidHXYDXyGjfqRm6-wzJfxTmBATJopiJP-s90zq-V5WocoYqY-w3EJ2XN3FKN~-HiQGf2K2vz2edUyJCdYcOzyTVG6B5uxiI8O1HxzB742agKfqgWrnwsWvDl38X0ymHQyQPhOi2xHs~AICcH0yiGpGYLoZkZirx~1fMbfm~ykGqf6sVcpP5iuXNYS0mZgyBPmKR6DNL4xBIPJM5llsw-OJrSGCLaJJ88M9q4bIXRsV4Jof4vYIOP59TDOc0sBG6X9IwdvsKGQkfCYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning & Development Committee voted to recommend that City Council approve deed restrictions dedicating a portion of Paramount Park as conserved open space to manage stormwater generated by planned park improvements.

Wyatt Woody, Parks and Recreation Director, told the committee the city has accepted grants from the Virginia Outdoor Foundation and the Department of Conservation and Recreation for improvements at Paramount Park that include a quarter-mile paved trail, a nature path, picnic areas, a fenced off-leash dog area, drainage work and an outdoor classroom. Woody said the conserved-open-space designation — implemented through deed restrictions — is a state-approved measure to manage and mitigate stormwater runoff and that City Council will need to approve resolutions to create the required deed restrictions.

Why it matters: staff said dedicating the land for stormwater management will help disperse or infiltrate runoff from the new park amenities. Woody said the parcel in question is “a little over an acre and a half” and lies in an area that underwent stream restoration about eight or nine years ago, allowing the city to reuse previously restored land rather than taking new acreage.

Woody summarized the improvements and links to adopted plans: the project is supported by the city's master plans and the comprehensive plan, and grants from the Virginia Outdoor Foundation and the Department of Conservation and Recreation support construction. He told the committee that stormwater created by the improvements will need to be managed in accordance with city code and state law, and that deed-restriction resolutions will be presented to City Council at the Aug. 26 meeting.

The committee moved, seconded and voted by voice to recommend that council approve the conserved-open-space designation; the committee record shows an affirmative voice vote.","The Planning & Development Committee recommended that City Council approve deed restrictions dedicating roughly 1.5 acres at Paramount Park for conserved open space to support stormwater mitigation; the resolution and related deed language will go before council on Aug. 26.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511408,"Committee recommends lease to Milestone for cell tower on Lynchburg schools property",240,479000,719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5330440-53f1703d3f6881e1b8189f6be27fd0ea&start=479&end=719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5330440-53f1703d3f6881e1b8189f6be27fd0ea/thumbnail_479000.jpg","/articles/6511408/Lynchburg/Campbell-County/Virginia/Committee-recommends-lease-to-Milestone-for-cell-tower-on-Lynchburg-schools-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511408-953a62ddbf48e2049b6b2461cfb00a19/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153076&Signature=lu6SzocYQ5A9eKJpVVdxDc1Yxe8bbjG5hUDZbuI5YLti~6T56b1Fp6l4gfIEeCUJbliqeCu-dB3XAsWmdnAFvUzxmnyZDbiL5unnzJ~NUa1ws7YcXMODwzwABVTMZsSrxyp-RItctV-cWwV9OaippDgLfZDRjarsvbeV2EHDP0I9lqJ8-YuQNWCYGhXIAQaRhWTEjYSucgV2LM2nVsZLOydSnXpARxJfTc4Z1wV~mI7k5wcxE55MUcbccF63xjqzfZD4AaqgERvvk1KOWxUnE1tNe1FpKH1mjUN1cdiXSgn9HCzqFP26gO84OHhVTUd-ENiFJ7C2Pe8bBBmVfSwzlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning & Development Committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve a lease of school-owned property to Milestone Tower for a monopole cell tower at the Lynchburg Schools transportation facility on John Capron Road and to appropriate the lease proceeds to school capital funds.

Committee members heard staff explain the lease terms and next steps. Dana, a city staff member, said the city participates in a master marketing agreement that allows leasing public property for cell towers and that the proposed tower would be under 150 feet, which does not require separate zoning approval in the site's industrial zoning. Dana said the city currently has three towers on city property and that lease revenue under the agreement provides 30% of monthly gross rental revenue to the city; there is a $25,000 one-time site fee for the first carrier and $5,000 for each additional carrier added to a tower.

Why it matters: staff said funds from the lease would be used for maintenance at the transportation facility — paving, fencing and secured storage — and the committee moved and voted to recommend the lease to council. A public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Aug. 26.

Details presented to the committee included the proposed access from Bradley Drive to avoid bus traffic, and staff said the city will notify nearby businesses although zoning notice is not required. Dana described the revenue terms: “What we get for rent and fees is basically 30% of the monthly gross rental revenue, and that's based on the number of carriers that are on the tower,” and confirmed the $25,000 one-time site fee and the $5,000 fee per additional carrier.

Committee procedure and next steps were spelled out: the committee recommended forwarding a resolution to lease the school property to Milestone and to appropriate the funds to school capital; the item will return to council with a public hearing on Aug. 26. The motion passed on a committee voice vote (“Aye. Aye.”).

No final lease was executed at the meeting; council action and any contract details will determine final terms.","The Planning & Development Committee voted to recommend a resolution leasing school property for a Milestone monotower and to appropriate lease proceeds for maintenance at the transportation facility; the item will go to City Council for final action and a public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 26.","actionData","errors"]

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VDOT-managed bridge project on Cowlish Mountain Road described as $63 million and due to go to bid in February

Committee recommends conserved-open-space designation for Paramount Park to help manage stormwater

Committee recommends lease to Milestone for cell tower on Lynchburg schools property