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Council adopts rezoning and conditional‑use permits, backs veterans memorial and appoints youth commissioners (4–0 votes)
Summary
At the May 26 Waynesboro council meeting members approved a rezoning of a 3‑acre parcel at Ludwit Boulevard, granted a conditional use permit for multifamily housing at two Ludwit parcels, adopted a resolution supporting a replacement veterans memorial at Riverview Cemetery, and appointed two regional youth commissioners. All recorded voice votes were 4–0.
Waynesboro — The Waynesboro City Council on May 26 took several final actions by unanimous voice votes (recorded 4–0): rezoning a 3‑acre portion of tax map 41‑3‑112 (0 Ludwit Boulevard) from general residential to highway business; approving a conditional use permit to allow multifamily residential in the highway business district at 0 Ludwit Boulevard (map 41‑3‑112) and 720 Ludwit Boulevard (map 41‑3‑115); adopting a resolution supporting the Waynesboro American Legion’s plan to replace the veterans memorial at Riverview Cemetery (the Legion will bear the costs and comply with city rules); and appointing David Lauren and Christine Tai to the regional youth commission.
Reszoning and conditional use permit: The rezoning ordinance (owner/applicant listed as Ross Avenue Development LLC) and the conditional use permit request (applicant/agent listed as Thomas Builders of Virginia on behalf of the Wit Place LLC owner) were both presented as previously introduced items and carried by voice vote. The transcript records the final adoption of these ordinances and shows the council approving the measures without additional discussion at this meeting.
Veterans memorial resolution: Councilman Wood read a resolution endorsing the Waynesboro American Legion’s request to replace the existing memorial in Riverview Cemetery, stating the Legion will pay associated costs and follow city regulations; the resolution passed by voice vote.
Appointments: The council appointed David Lauren and Christine Tai to the regional youth commission; the motion to appoint was moved by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Short, and carried by voice vote.
Votes at a glance (recorded in the transcript): - Rezoning (0 Ludwit Boulevard to Highway Business): Adopted, voice vote 4–0. - Conditional use permit (0 and 720 Ludwit Boulevard): Adopted, voice vote 4–0. - Resolution to support veterans memorial replacement (Riverview Cemetery): Adopted, voice vote 4–0. - Appointments to regional youth commission (David Lauren, Christine Tai): Approved, voice vote 4–0.
What happens next: The rezoning and conditional use permit are effective following the council’s adoption consistent with local code; applicants and staff will complete any ministerial steps required by city code and permitting.
