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City reports Town Hall Center purchase and Boulevard strategic plan in development
Summary
Planning staff said City Council approved purchase of the Town Hall Center property (including former AutoZone and Goodwill sites) and staff are preparing a Boulevard strategic and zoning plan with emphasis on sign compliance, outside storage enforcement and corridor beautification.
Mr. Leftwich reported that City Council approved purchase of the Town Hall Center property, which includes the former AutoZone and Goodwill properties along the Boulevard, and said staff are developing a Boulevard strategic and zoning plan. He told the Commission a new code enforcement inspector has been hired and planner interviews have been completed to support enforcement and redevelopment work.
Commission members discussed design priorities for the Boulevard, contrasting historical versus modern design elements, corridor beautification and property maintenance, and consistency in the sign ordinance. Councilwoman Palmer and Mrs. Schiff expressed interest in appearance and entryway improvements near Petersburg and along the Boulevard; staff cited potential future ordinance updates including sign regulations, Chesapeake Bay Overlay District requirements and wetlands protections.
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