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Planning commission recommends approval to rezone Regal Cinemas site for up to 327 apartments
Summary
The Newport News Planning Commission voted 7–1 to recommend that city council approve a change of zoning that would rezone the Regal Cinemas property on Regal Way from C-1 commercial to R-8 high-density multi‑family with proffers, allowing up to 327 units and a 40‑foot landscape buffer; the measure will be heard by council on Aug. 12.
The Newport News Planning Commission voted 7–1 on July 16 to recommend that City Council approve a change of zoning for the Regal Cinemas property at 10115 Regal Way, allowing redevelopment of the 13.02‑acre site for up to 327 multi‑family units.
The rezoning application (CZ2025-0003) would change the property from C-1 retail commercial to R-8 high‑density multi‑family dwelling with proffers. The planner’s staff report said the proposal is consistent with the city’s 1 City, 1 Future 2040 comprehensive plan designation for higher‑density residential development and that the conceptual plan meets R‑8 lot and open‑space requirements.
Applicant representatives described the project as luxury, class‑A apartments to be developed and long‑term‑owned by Platinum Management (signature projects in the area were cited). “They placed this property on the market. It's been on the market for quite some time. They have indicated that they are, going to…
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