The goal of the demonstration was to encourage the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate to accept funds from the federal government to expand Medicaid.
Spencer is among the defendants in lawsuit claiming injuries from the white nationalist rallies of Aug. 11 and 12.
The permit would have added an additional floor to the previously proposed nine story construction design.
The revisions include measures to further engage citizen speakers at City Council meetings encourage participatory dialogue between the councilors and the public.
The hearing was the latest installment of a lawsuit filed against the city and members of City Council to stop the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue from downtown Charlottesville.
