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Newport News council rejects rezoning for Old Fort Eustis Boulevard development after hours of testimony
Summary
Newport News City Council voted 3–4 on Feb. 25 against a rezoning request for a 6.297-acre parcel at 628 and 634 Old Fort Eustis Boulevard that would have allowed multifamily housing, after roughly 15 speakers raised competing concerns about traffic, drainage and housing supply.
Newport News City Council voted 3–4 on Feb. 25 against adopting an ordinance to rezone a 6.297-acre site at 628 and 634 Old Fort Eustis Boulevard to permit multifamily development. The application, identified in the public hearing as Charlie Zulu-2024-0001, was advanced by Fort Eustis Investment Partners LLC and developer Alvin Keels.
The hearing drew about 15 speakers. Michael Massey, who said he represented Alvin Keels, told council the proposal was consistent with the city’s comprehensive planning guidance and outlined financing support. Architect and engineering representatives described site design, proposed drainage controls and proposed buffering to reduce impacts on adjacent homes. The applicant and supporters characterized the project as workforce or market-rate housing tied to nearby employers such as Fort Eustis and the shipyards.
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