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Neighbors and developers clash over proposed 120-unit apartment rezoning in Woodcreek; public hearing closed 7-0
Summary
Developers seeking to rezone about six acres in the Woodcreek neighborhood for a 120-unit multifamily project faced extended public comment and council debate Wednesday; the public hearing was closed 7-0, and a later vote to adopt the ordinance is not recorded in the provided transcript.
Newport News City Council on Wednesday heard more than a dozen speakers about a developer's request to rezone roughly six acres near Fort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue for a 120-unit apartment complex. Council members closed the public hearing by voice vote, 7-0, after roughly two hours of testimony and council discussion. A final recorded vote to adopt the ordinance is not shown in the portion of the transcript provided.
The proposal was presented by Michael Massey, who said he represents Alvin Keels, the managing partner of Fort Eustis Investment Properties, and that the proposal conforms with the city’s comprehensive plan. “He seeks the ordinance to build a hundred, and 20 apartments on that property,” Massey told council. Architect Chris Elam of RBA Architects said the parcel could support up to 150 units under the plan but that the development team is proposing 120 units and intends to provide “high quality” workforce housing. Engineer Jack Claude said the project team would capture and manage…
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