City Council voted Tuesday to rezone four properties in the Five Forks area to a classification that will be a better fit for future development of this commercial corner.
The properties are located at 254 Jefferson Ave., 400 and 406 Jefferson St. and 806 Pine St. The new classification is central business commercial, which will allow for mixed use of the properties by right and special permit.
Previously, the properties had multiple zoning classifications. The Danville Housing and Redevelopment Authority, which owns the properties, wanted each property to have the same zoning classification, and it asked for the central business commercial classification.
A city study completed in May 2014 identified the importance of this commercial corner to the Old West End neighborhood and the need for its revitalization. The study included a conceptual plan for the corner but did not set a development plan.
In other action, Council voted to:
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Following its business session, Council held a work session to review monthly financial statements and discuss a purchase power agreement for Schoolfield Dam generation. Council also discussed a request by Virginia Bank & Trust to support an amended loan to give Sky Valley Foods an additional $500,000 for additional equipment for its operation in Airside Industrial Park. Council will vote on this matter at its next regular meeting.
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River City TV does not air work sessions, but they are open to the public.