Norfolk Council Approves Colonna's Rezoning Despite Residents' Protests

Norfolk approves Colonna’s Shipyard rezoning over dozens of community objections

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Norfolk council approves Colonna's rezoning despite residents' protests

More than a dozen nearby residents came to the Norfolk City Council meeting on Tuesday to speak out against a rezoning at Colonna's Shipyard.

Berkley neighbors push back as Norfolk weighs Colonna’s Shipyard expansion

As Norfolk City Council prepares to vote Tuesday night on a rezoning measure that could reshape the historic Berkley neighborhood, many residents say theyre not opposed to progress they just want a seat at the table.The vote could allow Colonnas Shipyard, the oldest continuously operating family-owned shipyard in the United States, to move forward with an $80 million expansion that includes building a fourth drydock along the Elizabeth River.The…