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Hampton council approves rezoning and use permit for 215‑unit multifamily development on North Armistead Avenue
Summary
Council approved rezoning 25‑0010 and use permit 25‑0011 to allow a multifamily development of up to 215 units on about 16.9 acres at 1616 and 1612 North Armistead Avenue, with proffers that include elevated stormwater standards, elevators in four‑story buildings, EV charging and resilient building materials.
Hampton City Council on Wednesday approved a joint rezoning and use permit to allow a multifamily development at 1616 and 1612 North Armistead Avenue that would add up to 215 residential units.
City chief planner Donald Whipple presented rezoning application 25‑0010 and use permit 25‑0011. The applications propose a combination of three‑ and four‑story buildings with a maximum of 215 units, a mix of one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units, and a total of roughly 346 parking spaces. Whipple said the applicant has added elevators in all four‑story buildings and proposed several resilience measures, including EV charging stations, pervious pavement in portions of the rear parking area, building materials rated for 110‑mile‑per‑hour wind loads, and stormwater improvements that exceed current city standards.
The concept plan presented to the council shows five buildings, a centrally located clubhouse and pool, fitness facilities, outdoor grills and fire pits, community bike racks and storage, and interconnected sidewalks. Whipple said staff and the Coliseum Central master plan consider the proposal compatible with policies encouraging high‑quality infill, pedestrian connectivity and resilient development in the master plan area.
A community meeting held in December drew about 10 people from neighboring properties; Whipple said no formal opposition was expressed at that meeting, and the additional proffers were added since the item was deferred last month. Tim Tran, an attorney for the applicant, spoke briefly to say the applicant appreciates the opportunity to work with staff and council.
After a public hearing with no speakers, a council member moved approval of rezoning 25‑0010 subject to the revised 13 proffered conditions and approval of use permit 25‑0011 subject to eight conditions. The motions passed on roll call with Councilman Bowman, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilwoman Carolyn Campbell, Councilwoman Ferebee, Councilwoman Harper, Councilwoman Mugler and Mayor Gray voting “Aye.”
Staff recommended further review for subdivision and site plan compliance under the proffered conditions and the Coliseum Central design standards; the rezoning and use permit approvals direct the project to subsequent plan review and permitting.
