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Newport News planning panel backs rezoning of Regal Cinemas site to allow 327 apartments
Summary
The Planning Commission voted 7–1 to recommend City Council approve a rezoning that would allow up to 327 high-end apartment units at the former Regal Cinemas site in the Kiln Creek/Victory Crossing area; neighbors raised traffic, density and quality‑of‑life objections during a lengthy public hearing.
Chairperson Taylor recommended the Planning Commission forward a rezoning request for the Regal Cinemas property to City Council after a lengthy presentation and public hearing on July 16.
Saul Galicia, a city planner, described application CZ2025Tax0003: the proposal would rezone about 13.02 acres at 101 and 115 Regal Way from C-1 retail commercial to R-8 high-density multifamily dwelling with proffers. Galicia told the commission the proposal is consistent with the 1 City 1 Future 2040 comprehensive plan and recommended the commission recommend approval to City Council.
Tim Trant, an attorney with Kaufman & Canoles representing the applicant, said the property was placed on the market by Regal Cinemas and that the contract purchaser proposes a seven-building apartment community with a total proffered maximum…
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