County planners endorse Vint Hill apartments project File Phoito/Lawrence Emerson The plan calls for as many as 183 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with projected rents of $995 to $1,750 a month. Google Earth The Cold War-era barracks at Vint Hill have remained vacant since the Army closed its base there 23 years ago. Iâd like to thank you all for your time tonight and the great support youâve shown the project thus far. Thank you in advance for hopefully passing this special exception this evening. — Vint Hill Lofts developer Edwin Gaskin Public Hearing ⢠Topic: Special exception application to convert two vacant Army barracks on 10.4 acres at Vint Hill into a maximum 183 one- and two-bedroom apartments.