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Covington council unanimously approves vacating rights-of-way for Rivermont redevelopment
Summary
The City of Covington adopted Ordinance O-26-01 to vacate undeveloped alley and street right-of-way adjacent to the former Rivermont School to support redevelopment and stormwater infrastructure; the vote was unanimous following a Building and Zoning overview and no public comment.
The Covington City Council on March 10 adopted Ordinance O-26-01 to vacate certain undeveloped public rights-of-way adjacent to the former Rivermont School property, clearing a legal step for the Rivermont Redevelopment Project.
Building and Zoning Administrator Eric Tyree provided the council with an overview, explaining the request covers portions of an undeveloped alley, sections of East Sycamore Street and additional right-of-way areas needed to support redevelopment and related stormwater infrastructure improvements. Mayor Fred F. Forbes III opened the public hearing under § 15.2-2006 of the Code of Virginia; no citizens spoke during the hearing.
Councilwoman Susan S. Wolfe moved to adopt the ordinance; Vice Mayor Raymond C. Hunter seconded. The motion carried with all five members — Mayor Fred F. Forbes III, Vice Mayor Hunter, Councilwoman Susan S. Wolfe, Councilwoman Susan S. Crowder and Councilman David B. Goff — voting “aye.”
The ordinance as adopted authorizes the vacation of the specified undeveloped rights-of-way to allow site consolidation and installation of stormwater infrastructure tied to the Rivermont redevelopment plan. City staff will proceed with the administrative steps required to implement the vacation and to coordinate necessary easements and infrastructure work with project developers and affected utilities.
The council’s action followed the public hearing and is recorded in the ordinance file O-26-01; staff did not report any citizen objections at the hearing. The council did not state a specific effective date during the meeting; staff or the city clerk will publish the ordinance and any effective date consistent with local code procedures.
