Altavista public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Regular Meeting
The Town Council approved a rezoning request for the 800 block of Novelty Street and Amherst Avenue to allow for a $1.5 million residential reconstruction project. The council also received a progress update on a feasibility study for the Vista/Leggett project.
- Approved rezoning of 800 Block of Novelty Street and Amherst Avenue from M-Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential (unanimous)
- Approved September 12, 2023, Meeting Agenda (7-0)
- Approved September 12th Consent Agenda (7-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission recommended that Town Council approve a rezoning request for the 800 block of Novelty Street and Amherst Avenue. The change would move the area from M-Industrial to R-2 Medium-Density Residential to allow for the renovation of 14 dwellings.
- Recommended approval to rezone 800 Block of Novelty Street and Amherst Avenue from M-Industrial to R-2 Medium-Density Residential (6-0)
- Approved September 5th meeting agenda (6-0)
- Approved June 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
Town Council Work Session
Town Council approved a new policy for off-site infrastructure improvements for large housing developments and transferred the 121.9-acre Frazier Farm property to the Altavista Economic Development Authority. The council also awarded contracts for a feasibility study and riverbank washout remediation.
- Approved $43,500 contract to CJMW for Vista and Leggett feasibility study and an additional $25,000 in funding (6-0)
- Approved contract to Concrete Foundations for Pittsylvania Avenue Washout project
- Approved FY2023 Budget amendments and departmental transfers (6-0)
- Approved draft policy for off-site infrastructure improvements for developments of 10+ units (6-0)
- Approved transfer of 121.9-acre Frazier Farm property to Altavista Economic Development Authority (6-0)
- Agreed to place delinquent tax listing and write-offs on Sept 12 Consent Agenda
- Agreed to place surplus police camera donation to Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office on Sept 12 Consent Agenda