Newport News Approves Auto Shop, Preschool Expansion, Vape Shop Regulations
Wide range of issues covered in most recent City Council meeting
The Newport News City Council approved a wide range of measures during its most recent meeting, including permits for new community uses, updates to zoning regulations, and funding for traffic improvements.
Council approved a conditional use permit allowing Martinez Ernesto Orlando Bolanos to operate a small motor vehicle repair and service facility at 15412 Warwick Blvd. A separate permit was granted to Immanuel Baptist Church of Newport News, authorizing the operation of a preschool with childcare at 69 Saunders Rd.
Council also adopted zoning text amendments regulating vape shops by adding a formal definition and establishing general regulations. Updates to subdivision regulations and site review timelines were approved to align city procedures with recent changes to the Virginia Code.
Several property transactions moved forward, including the conveyance of city-owned parcels on 19th Street to Tobee Homes, LLC, and a parcel on 16th Street to Innovative Developments, LLC. The City Manager was also authorized to finalize a utility easement agreement with Dominion Energy and to amend a lease with Verizon Wireless.
Additional actions included accepting the conveyance of property on Jefferson Avenue from the Economic Development Authority, approving the purchase of property at 15680 Warwick Blvd., and authorizing $660,000 in bond funding for traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at Briarfield Road and Marshall Avenue.
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Meetings are broadcast live on NNTV and available for streaming on the city’s website and Facebook page.
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