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Rezoning sought to restore industrial use at former waterfront parking lot; staff cites Chesapeake Bay, cleanup proffers

5489409 · July 25, 2025
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Kalona Shipyard Inc. seeks conditional rezoning of parcels on West Indian River Road and Emmett Place to industrial (IDW) to allow shipbuilding operations; staff highlighted prior erosion/sediment violations, proffers to remove a barge and a 120‑day compliance schedule, and two requests for continuance from community members.

Kalona Shipyard Incorporated requested a conditional rezoning of properties at 344 West Indian River Road and 335 Emmett Place to conditional IDW (industrial waterfront) to allow future shipbuilding operations; planning staff described a history of prior residential or multifamily designations and recommended approval subject to applicant proffers addressing on‑site violations. Staff said the subject parcels were designated multifamily or single‑family in Plan Norfolk 2030 after a 2015–16…

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