Hampton City Council Approves New Apartment Development Plan

The City Council voted on Wednesday evening to approve the sale of four acres in Coliseum Central to a developer for the second phase of an apartment complex that began in 2016.

At the evening legislative session in council chambers, the council approved an agreement to sell the two parcels of land to Bonaventure Development LLC for $1.7 million to accommodate the second phase of the Pinnacle Apartments. The new development will consist of more than 100 market-rate units. The project will represent a minimum private capital investment of $20 million.

The council also voted to amend language in the city code to align the legal definition of a “subdivision” to that it aligns with current statewide regulations and compliance standards. After hearing concerns from a resident during the public hearing, the council agreed to consider subsequently amending the language as it relates to the geographic boundaries of cemeteries within a subdivision.

At the afternoon work session, the council received a presentation from Ed Reed, vice president of Two Capitols Consulting, summarizing Hampton’s legislative priorities for the 2027 General Assembly session. The presentation included issues that carry over from the previous fiscal year, as well as proposed budget amendment requests of state funding for the restoration of the Hampton Health District ($800,000) and for the restoration effort at Fort Wool ($6.6 million to replace the boat dock and the tower).

The presentation also drafts preliminary policy positions on topics of interest to the city, including resiliency, community development, public safety and economic development. Two Capitols Consulting will work with city staff, using guidance from City Council, to draft a full legislative program that will be presented at the Oct. 28 legislative session.

At the evening legislative session, Mayor Jimmy Gray read a proclamation recognizing Sept. 21-26 as International Week of the Deaf, and was joined by members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and other residents associated with the former Virginia School. He also read a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month. The toll-free 988 crisis line is open 24 hours a day for anyone in need of counseling.

Click here to see minutes and full video of both meetings.

The City Council’s next meetings will be on Wednesday, Sept. 23.