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7/9/26, 2:57 PM City Council Regular Meeting - Dec 09 2025 - Midtown Community Center (570 McLawhorne Dr, Newport News, VA 23601) - Minute…
D. Presentation
1. Adopt-A-Spot Award Presentation
Mayor Jones invited Mr. Frank James, Director, Department of Public Works, to
join him at the podium along with the City Council and City Manager to present
the Adopt-A-Spot awards to groups for their outstanding contributions to
keeping the community clean and beautiful through the Adopt-A-Spot program.
Mayor Jones shared the Adopt-A-Spot Program was created to inspire residents
to take an active role in preserving the cleanliness and beauty of our public
spaces. Individuals, organizations, and businesses commit to maintaining a
designated area—excluding highways—free of litter for a two-year period. In
return, participants receive cleanup materials and are recognized with a sign
bearing their name at the site. Each group asked to complete a minimum of
four cleanups per year.
Mayor Jones advised there were a total of 36 Participating volunteer groups for
the City Adopt-A-Spot Programs. For Fiscal Year 2025, they collected
approximately 15,791 pounds of litter.
Top Awards:
1. Newport News Police Officers – 13 cleanups
2. Better Planit – 12 cleanups
3. Four Oaks Day Service and Training Center – 8 cleanups
Mayor Jones thanked Mr. James and all the participating volunteer groups.
E. Public Hearings
1. Ordinance Authorizing Change of Zoning for Fort Eustis Investment Partners,
LLC from R4 Single-Family Dwelling to R7 Medium-Density Multiple-Family
Dwelling at 628 and 634 Old Fort Eustis Boulevard
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN ORDINANCE NO. 5028-97 BY
AMENDING THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, "ZONING DISTRICT MAP"
(CONSISTING OF REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT MAPS 001 THROUGH 322 AND
KEPT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING) DATED THE
10TH DAY OF JUNE, 1997, WHICH SAID MAP IS MADE A PART OF THE SAID
ORDINANCE NO. 5028-97.
The change of zoning was remanded to Planning Commission on March 11,
2025, to allow the applicant time to work with the community. The applicant
held two additional community meetings and revised the layout of the proposal
as well as the proffers to account for some of the community concerns.
The change of zoning will allow for the development of the properties into an
apartment community. The applicant has voluntarily proffered five proffers that
will guide the development. The proffers state that there will be a maximum of
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