Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the meeting agenda and approval of the minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting. The board will also receive a public comment period, an agency performance report, and director reports on care coordination, clinical services, and quality improvement, followed by a financial report.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026 meeting
• Public comment guidelines (revised May 2026)
• Agency performance contract exhibit
• Financial report for July 2026

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board of Historic and Architectural Review will hold a regular meeting to consider six Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in the South Norfolk Historic District. Items include roof, siding, window, and fence replacements, several after-the-fact. The board will also receive an update from the Chesapeake Land Bank on grant funding priorities.

• 1239 Seaboard Ave: after-the-fact replacement of metal roof, siding, porch columns/railing, windows, and side door
• 1120 Jackson Ave: multiple after-the-fact repairs and replacements including windows, porch ceiling, door, and handrails
• 1144 Chesapeake Ave: replacement of concrete front porch steps with wooden steps
• 1238 Chesapeake Ave: replacement of wood siding with composite, metal roof on porch, new gutters
• Chesapeake Land Bank update on Residential Rehabilitation Grant funding priorities

Stormwater Committee

The committee will meet to review operational, engineering, and environmental quality updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and general departmental reports.

• Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Operations Update
• Engineering Update
• Environmental Quality Update

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board approved an exception for a 200-square-foot deck addition within the Resource Protection Area buffer at 4900 Lake Shore Drive, with a stipulation on canopy coverage. The board also requested an update on ongoing litigation for a prior case at 3905 Raleigh Court.

• Approved PLN-CBPA-2026-004: exception for deck addition (200 sq ft) in RPA buffer at 4900 Lake Shore Drive, Lakes of Jolliff, Lot 43
• Stipulation: minimum canopy coverage requirement for Resource Management Area must be met
• Board requested update on litigation for PLN-CBPA-2024-013, 3905 Raleigh Court
• Minutes from March 18, 2026, were approved

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The CIBH Board of Directors will meet to approve consent agenda items including minutes from April and May 2026 meetings. The agenda includes public comment, an agency outcomes report, directors reports on care coordination, clinical services, and quality improvement, and a financial report. No votes on new policies, contracts, or rezonings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 13 and May 11, 2026 meetings
• Agency report: outcomes for June 2026
• Financial report for June 2026
• Directors reports on care coordination, clinical services, and continuous quality improvement
• Public comment guidelines revised May 2026

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board will consider and vote on several after‑the‑fact applications, including a roof/canopy over the rear deck at 1409 Seaboard Avenue, removal of skylights at 1238 Chesapeake Avenue, and other minor alterations. The board will also discuss updates from the Chesapeake Land Bank on residential rehabilitation grants. All items are pending board approval at the June 4 meeting.

• 1409 Seaboard Avenue – construction of roof over rear deck (PLN-CAPP-2026-041)
• 1238 Chesapeake Avenue – removal of two skylights and roof repairs (PLN-CAPP-2026-044)
• 1437 & 1439 Chesapeake Avenue – front door replacement, handrail removal, fence panel upgrade
• 1415 Jackson Avenue – installation of wheelchair ramp on front porch
• 1543 Rodgers Street – after‑the‑fact fence installation with dog‑ear pickets

The Board approved two residential applications regarding roof modifications at Seaboard Avenue and Chesapeake Avenue. The meeting also included a discussion on Residential Rehabilitation Grant funding priorities.

• Approved May 7 minutes (4-0)
• Moved Chesapeake Land Bank update to end of meeting (4-0)
• Accepted 1409 Seaboard Avenue roof application (4-0)
• Accepted 1238 Chesapeake Avenue skylight removal application (4-0)

Human Services Advisory Board

The board approved minutes, welcomed a new member, and recessed for summer. The director reported on SUN Bucks $120 one-time benefits, budget approvals, and ombudsman investigations. Subcommittees elected chairs for Youth and Senior committees. The board will reconvene September 14.

• SUN Bucks one-time $120 benefit for eligible families, starting June 15
• Watermelon distribution at Human Services was successful
• Budget positions all approved by the department
• Ombudsman's Office conducted three investigations; corrective actions planned
• House Bill 1490 and Senate Bill 640 passed regarding centralized intake

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Chesapeake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from property owners Michael and Nancy Horne to reduce the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 21.05 feet on Vineyard Drive. The request aims to allow for the construction of a residential addition on a property zoned R 12(A)S.

• Public hearing for variance request at 1104 Vineyard Drive
• Request to reduce rear yard setback from 30ft to 21.05ft
• Property owner: Michael and Nancy Horne
• Property zoned R 12(A)S
• Hearing to be held at City Hall Building - City Council Chambers

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Chesapeake Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request that would reduce a rear yard setback from 30 feet to 21.05 feet for a residential addition at 1104 Vineyard Drive.

• Public hearing for variance request at 1104 Vineyard Drive
• Request to reduce rear yard setback from 30ft to 21.05ft
• Property owner: Michael and Nancy Horne
• Property Zoning: R 12(A)S
• Property Address: 126 Brandermill Sec Three

Citizen Advisory Committee to the CLBA

The Citizen Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Land Bank Authority meets to hear a presentation on the Deep Creek Area Plan, receive updates from the Board of Directors, and discuss property suggestions and recommendations. No binding decisions are on the agenda; the committee provides advisory input.

• Deep Creek Area Plan presentation by Anna Nagorniuk
• Updates on Board of Directors meetings
• Discussion of recommendations for CAC action
• Property suggestions for Board of Directors
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2026

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors will meet to review agency and financial reports. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2025 Continuous Quality Improvement Annual Report. Members will also consider the approval of the April 13, 2026 meeting minutes.

• 2025 Continuous Quality Improvement Annual Report Presentation
• Financial Report 05-2026
• Agency Report 05-2026
• Directors Reports for Care Coordination, Clinical Services, and Continuous Quality Improvement
• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes

The board met on May 11, 2026, but a quorum was not present, so no agenda or minutes were approved. The meeting included a CQI annual report, citation review, introduction of a new board member, a security panic‑button update, and a financial report. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board of Historic and Architectural Review will consider several after-the-fact property alterations. The board will also receive updates regarding the Chesapeake Land Bank.

• 1437-1439 Chesapeake Avenue: After-the-fact replacement of front door, removal of handrail, and replacement of 5 fence panels
• 1415 Jackson Avenue: Installation of a wheelchair ramp on the front porch
• 1543 Rodgers Street: After-the-fact installation of a fence
• Chesapeake Land Bank updates

The board approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting unanimously. It then approved three applications for alterations to historic properties: front‑door and fence changes at 1437 and 1439 Chesapeake Avenue, a wheelchair ramp modification at 1415 Jackson Avenue, and a fence addition with dog‑ear pickets at 1543 Rodgers Street. All approvals passed with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved April 2 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 1437 & 1439 Chesapeake Avenue alterations (front door, handrail, fence) (4-0)
• Approved 1415 Jackson Avenue wheelchair ramp amendment (4-0)
• Approved 1543 Rodgers Street fence with dog‑ear pickets (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes, review financial and property reports, and discuss the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program. The board will also receive updates from staff and legal counsel.

• Approval of April 1, 2026 minutes
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program for Collins, Grimes, and Schreiber
• Property Reports and Treasurer’s Report
• Legal Updates and City Staff Updates
• Scheduling of next meeting for June 3, 2026

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting. It deferred the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant application for 1331 Decatur Street. It approved the grant applications for 1001 Holly Avenue and 1013 Holly Avenue, both in the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program.

• Approved April 1, 2026 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1331 Decatur Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324 (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1001 Holly Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324 (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1013 Holly Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23324 (unanimous)

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Trails Advisory Committee will review unfinished business such as a name change ordinance, member applications, and Bike Month planning. New business includes a presentation on project status, a proposed letter to Norfolk regarding Indian River Road bike lanes, and a draft budget letter to the City Council. The meeting also includes staff reports and a planning commission update.

• Committee name change/ordinance status (unfinished business)
• Member applications (unfinished business)
• Bike Month planning (unfinished business)
• Indian River Road bike lanes – letter to Norfolk (new business)
• Chesapeake draft budget – letter to City Council (new business)

Stormwater Committee

The committee will hear a presentation of the proposed FY 2027 Stormwater Budget by Deputy Director Sam Sawan. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, citizen comments, and updates from operations, engineering, and environmental quality divisions.

• Presentation of Proposed FY 2027 Stormwater Budget by Sam Sawan, P.E., CSM
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 23, 2026
• Citizen Comments
• Operations Update
• Engineering Update

The committee met with a quorum, approved the March 2026 meeting minutes, and heard a presentation on the proposed FY27‑31 Stormwater Capital Improvement Program, including budget totals and project details. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting. The discussion focused on funding needs, project alignment with regional plans, and operational updates.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a zoning variance. The board will determine if a property owner may reduce a required setback to allow for a residential addition.

• ZON-BZA-2026-00001: Request to reduce rear yard setback from 30ft to 21.05ft at 1104 Vineyard Drive

Electoral Board

The Chesapeake Electoral Board met on April 22, 23, and 27 to review election results, provisional ballots, and same‑day registrations from the April 21 special election. The board verified night‑time result tapes, examined provisional ballot abstracts, and signed the 2026 Locality Election Security Remediation Plan acknowledgment. The signed documents were forwarded to the State by the General Registrar.

• Verified election night result tapes and statements of results on April 22
• Reviewed provisional ballots that were not same‑day registrations on April 23
• Reviewed and signed abstracts for same‑day registration provisional ballots on April 27
• Signed the 2026 Locality Election Security Remediation Plan acknowledgment

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. It will review public comment guidelines and present the 2025 Continuous Quality Improvement Annual Report. The board will also consider the agency report, directors reports, and the financial report for April 2026.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting
• Presentation of the 2025 Continuous Quality Improvement Annual Report
• Review of the April 2026 agency report
• Review of the April 2026 financial report

The board amended the agenda to remove the CQI Annual Report presentation and approved the March 9 meeting minutes. Both actions were approved by a motion that passed. No other decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment removing CQI Annual Report presentation (motion passed)
• Approved March 9 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Historic & Architectural Review Board will consider the after‑the‑fact front porch renovation and like‑for‑like vinyl window replacement at 1430 Seaboard Avenue, with staff recommending approval subject to railing stipulations. The board will also review a vinyl‑window replacement application for 1432 Chesapeake Avenue and a reissued siding replacement application for 1238 Chesapeake Avenue, which was approved by motion. Additional agenda items include routine reports, a Chesapeake Land Bank update, and public input.

• 1430 Seaboard Ave (PLN-CAPP-2025-127): after‑the‑fact porch renovation, window replacement, staff recommends approval with railing stipulation
• 1432 Chesapeake Ave (PLN-CAPP-2026-015): replacement of all existing wooden windows with new vinyl windows
• 1238 Chesapeake Ave (PLN-CAPP-2026-001): reissue of PLN‑CAPP‑2024‑009 for replacement of existing wooden siding with vinyl “double 4” siding (motion accepted)
• Chesapeake Land Bank updates: discussion of four South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation grant applications
• Public Input: opportunity for public comments (none scheduled)

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved the February 5 meeting minutes unanimously. It accepted the front‑porch renovation and window replacement project at 1430 Seaboard Avenue. It also amended the 1432 Chesapeake Avenue application to replace two damaged windows with 1‑over‑1 vinyl windows, also unanimously.

• Approved February 5 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted 1430 Seaboard Avenue renovation application (4-0)
• Amended 1432 Chesapeake Avenue window replacement application to replace two damaged windows with 1‑over‑1 vinyl windows (4-0)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board will approve the March 4, 2026 minutes and hear the Treasurer’s, Executive Director’s, and Property reports. It will discuss the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program, specifically the Schreiber project at 1013 Holly Avenue, along with city staff and legal updates. The meeting also includes public remarks, committee reports, a closed‑session segment, and scheduling of the next board meeting.

• Approval of March 4, 2026 Board minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Executive Director’s Report
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program – Schreiber – 1013 Holly Avenue
• Public remarks and committee reports

The board unanimously authorized the Executive Director to negotiate a purchase‑sale agreement exchanging three Chesapeake Avenue parcels for two other properties. It also unanimously approved, as amended, the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant application for 1013 Holly Avenue. The meeting minutes from March 4 were approved, and the board voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of property exchange: 1011, 1015, 1019 Chesapeake Ave for 1328 22nd St and 906 B St (unanimous, one recusal)
• Approved as amended South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1013 Holly Ave (unanimous)
• Voted to enter closed session for personnel discussions (vote passed)
• Scheduled next board meeting for May 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three requests for zoning variances regarding property setbacks and rezoning. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Deputy Director of Development and Permits and discussions on 2026 policies.

• ZON-BZA-2025-00012: Request to reduce secondary front yard setback from 15ft to 3ft at 1208 Railroad Ave
• ZON-BZA-2025-00014: Request for variances for rezoning to R-10 at 809 Gatefield Ave
• ZON-BZA-2025-00015: Request to reduce rear yard setback from 30ft to 26ft at 701 Dickens Pl

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee will discuss unfinished business, including the status of a proposed name and ordinance change and plans for Bike Month. New business will cover member applications and an update from the Planning Commission. Staff reports from Planning, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, and Public Works will be presented, followed by a hearing of board members.

• Committee name change / ordinance change status
• Bike Month planning
• Member applications
• Planning Commission update
• TCONN implementation status

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee met on March 23, 2026, but only five of nine members were present, which did not meet quorum requirements. Consequently, no formal actions or votes were taken. Items such as the committee name change, trail renaming, and upcoming bike events were discussed but will be addressed by the City Council or at future meetings.

Stormwater Committee

The Chesapeake Stormwater Committee meeting on March 23, 2026 will begin with standard procedural items. Committee members will receive updates on operations, engineering projects, and environmental quality. The agenda also includes a period for unfinished and new business before adjournment.

The Stormwater Committee met on March 23, 2026, with a quorum present. The committee approved the minutes from the February 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved February February 2026 meeting minutes

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

The Local Board of Building Code Appeals will hold a public hearing. The agenda includes continuance requests for four building code appeals previously filed for 2100 Ansell Road (cabin and walkway & dock) and 2047 Lockard Avenue (front porch and carport). The board will consider whether to grant extensions for the owners to obtain required inspections. No other items are listed.

• 2100 Ansell Road – Cabin – BLD-APPEAL-2025-00002 (notice to correct)
• 2100 Ansell Road – Walkway & Dock – BLD-APPEAL-2025-00003 (notice to correct)
• 2100 Ansell Road – Cabin – BLD-APPEAL-2025-00005 (notice of violation)
• 2100 Ansell Road – Walkway & Dock – BLD-APPEAL-2025-00006 (notice of violation)
• 2047 Lockard Ave – Front Porch & Carport – BLD-APPEAL-2025-00007 (notice to correct & violation)

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board held a public hearing and approved an exception request for a stormwater management BMP at 1627 Great Bridge Boulevard. The exception permits treatment of a single parcel within the 50‑foot landward portion of the 100‑foot Resource Protection Area, adding 28,340 sq ft of impervious area (11,970 sq ft in the RPA). The approval includes a stipulation that parking be reduced to the minimum required by the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance. Minutes from the December 17 2025 and February 18 2025 meetings were also approved.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 17 2025 and Feb 18 2025 meetings
• Exception approved for stormwater BMP at 1627 Great Bridge Blvd
• Additional impervious area: 28,340 sq ft total, 11,970 sq ft within RPA
• Stipulation: parking reduced to minimum required by Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance

The board approved the December 17, 2025 and February 18, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It then approved application PLN-CBPA-2025-016 for The Runnymede Corp. at 1627 Great Bridge Boulevard, granting an exception to construct a stormwater BMP. The approval includes a stipulation that parking spaces be reduced to the minimum required by the Chesapeake Zoning Ordinance. The motion passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Dec 17 2025 and Feb 18 2026 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved PLN-CBPA-2025-016 with stipulation to reduce parking to minimum required (7-0)

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. It will receive a public comment period, review 2026 committee assignments, and consider agency, directors, and financial reports. The meeting also includes distribution of a prevention newsletter and an updated board roster.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period with guidelines
• 2026 committee assignments for executive, finance, community relations, and programs
• Agency, directors, and financial reports

The board approved the consent agenda, including the February 9 meeting minutes. Jennifer Modica was appointed Deputy Director, effective March 7. Psychiatric Services adopted expanded admission criteria for adult and child patients. No decision was made on the proposed Permanent Supportive Housing Program Supervisor position.

• Approved consent agenda (including February 9 minutes) – motion passed
• Appointed Jennifer Modica as Deputy Director (effective March 7)
• Adopted expanded admission criteria for psychiatric services (adults and children)
• Pending decision on Permanent Supportive Housing Program Supervisor position
• Presented award to Brian Cuffie for service as Immediate Past Chairman
• Adjourned meeting at 5:41 p.m.

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board will approve the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes and hear the Treasurer’s, Executive Director’s, and Property reports. It will discuss the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program and receive updates from city staff and legal counsel, including a receivership matter. The meeting will also include committee reports and set the date for the next board meeting.

• Approval of February 4, 2026 minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Executive Director’s Report
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program discussion
• Legal update on receivership

The board unanimously approved grant applications for 1038 Chesapeake Avenue and 1214 Stewart Street under the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program. It also unanimously authorized the chair to send letters to the Chesapeake Hospital Authority and to the Chesapeake City Council. The minutes of the February 4, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to send letter to Chesapeake Hospital Authority (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1038 Chesapeake Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1214 Stewart Street (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to send letter to Chesapeake City Council (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The Chesapeake Stormwater Committee meeting will include citizen comments and updates on operations, engineering, and environmental quality. No formal decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with any unfinished or new business before adjourning.

A quorum was present and the committee approved the minutes from the January 2026 meeting. The approval was recorded with Waters, Bunton, and Poyner signing. No other substantive actions or votes were taken at this meeting.

• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (Waters, Bunton, Poyner)

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss unfinished business including a committee name change and Bike Month planning. The group will also review TCONN implementation status and staff reports.

• Approval of January 2026 minutes
• Hearing of citizens
• Status of committee name/ordinance change
• Bike Month planning
• TCONN implementation status

Because only five members were present, the committee lacked a quorum and postponed approval of the January minutes to the next meeting. The members voted to change the regular meeting start time to 5:30 p.m. for the remainder of the year.

• Deferred approval of January minutes (no quorum)
• Approved meeting time change to 5:30 p.m. for remainder of year

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

The Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission approved a motion to cancel its March 19 meeting and schedule a full day of grant deliberations on March 20. Commissioners reviewed FY 26/27 grant applications and discussed the upcoming Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival. The Marketing Subcommittee reported plans for a more active Facebook page and an artist interview series called “Peake Expressions” to be filmed at Summit Pointe restaurant, Luce.

• Motion passed to cancel the March 19 meeting and hold grant deliberations on March 20
• Commission to review FY 26/27 grant applications before the March 20 deliberation
• Update on preparation for the Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival
• Marketing Subcommittee plans to increase activity on the CFAC Facebook page
• Artist interview series “Peake Expressions” to be filmed at Summit Pointe restaurant, Luce

The Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission unanimously approved the January meeting minutes. The commission also voted unanimously to cancel the scheduled March 19 meeting and hold grant deliberations on March 20. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January minutes (unanimously)
• Cancelled March 19 meeting, moving deliberations to March 20 (unanimously)

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board will hold a public hearing on February 18, 2026. The board will consider application PLN-CBPA-2025-016 submitted by The Runnymede Corp., requesting an exception to construct a stormwater management BMP on a parcel at 1627 Great Bridge Boulevard. The proposal seeks to treat a single parcel within the 50‑foot landward portion of the 100‑foot Resource Protection Area, adding 28,340 square feet of impervious surface, including 11,970 square feet within the RPA. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Application PLN-CBPA-2025-016: exception to construct stormwater BMP at 1627 Great Bridge Blvd
• Proposed additional impervious area: 28,340 SF total (11,970 SF within RPA)
• Location: Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River watershed, Tax Map Parcel 0260000000640
• Public hearing allows interested parties to present statements or written comments
• Standard agenda items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, other business

A quorum was not present at the February 18, 2026 meeting, so no action could be taken. The board continued the application for the stormwater management BMP (PLN-CBPA-2025-016) to the March 18, 2026 public hearing. No votes were recorded.

• Application PLN-CBPA-2025-016 continued to March 18, 2026 public hearing

Citizen Advisory Committee to the CLBA

The Citizen Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting at the Public Safety Operations Center. The agenda includes approval of the previous minutes, reports from the Executive Director and on the strategic plan, updates on board meetings, and recommendations for CAC action and property suggestions for the Board of Directors. The committee will also set the date and location for its next meeting. No public hearing is scheduled.

The committee approved the meeting agenda as presented and approved an amendment to the November 19, 2025 minutes to add a missing participant. Both actions were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Amended November 19, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board (CBPA)

The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Board held a public hearing on February 18, 2026. No quorum was present, so the board could not act and the application was continued to the March 18, 2026 hearing. The request (PLN-CBPA-2025-016) seeks an exception to construct a stormwater management BMP at 1627 Great Bridge Boulevard, adding 28,340 SF of impervious area, including 11,970 SF within the Resource Protection Area.

• Application PLN-CBPA-2025-016 for 1627 Great Bridge Blvd (The Runnymede Corp.) requesting a stormwater BMP exception
• Proposed additional impervious area: 28,340 SF total, 11,970 SF within the 100‑foot Resource Protection Area buffer
• Board lacked quorum; decision deferred to the March 18, 2026 public hearing

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold its February 12 meeting to consider unfinished business, including a follow‑up on the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan and the Northwest River Rural Historic District. New business and staff reports will be presented, covering the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp, the VA250 project, and upcoming events. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan Follow-up
• Northwest River Rural Historic District
• Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp
• VA250
• Upcoming Events

The commission approved the minutes from the January 2026 meeting. No other actions were taken; the agenda items were discussed, reports were given, and no new business was adopted.

• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. The board will review a public comment guideline document and an agency report for February 2026. A financial report for February 2026 will also be presented.

• Approval of the agenda (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting
• Public comment guidelines
• Agency report (February 2026)
• Financial report (February 2026)

The board approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the January 12 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting. The board announced it will purchase copies of the Open Business Model book for board members who request them. All other items were informational reports or pending decisions.

• Approved consent agenda and January 12 minutes (motion passed)
• CIBH will purchase copies of the Open Business Model book for board members

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board of Historic and Architectural Review will consider a request to replace wooden siding with vinyl siding at a contributing property built in 1900. The board will also receive updates on the Chesapeake Land Bank and planning.

• Review of PLN-CAPP-2026-001: replacement of wooden siding with vinyl "double 4" siding in Lafayette Green at 1238 Chesapeake Avenue

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from the January 8 meeting with a 4-0 vote. The board then accepted the application to replace wooden siding at 1238 Chesapeake Avenue with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January 8 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted 1238 Chesapeake Avenue siding replacement application (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the list of Officers of Elections for upcoming elections. The board held an executive session to discuss personnel issues and discussed a proposed April 21, 2026, Special Election on the Redistricting Referendum.

• Approval of the Officers of Elections list
• Discussion of proposed April 21, 2026, Special Election on the Redistricting Referendum
• Proposed March 6, 2026, start date for early voting
• Executive session regarding personnel issues

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority Board will convene to approve minutes, review financial and property reports, and discuss the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program. The meeting will also include updates from city staff and legal matters regarding receivership.

• Approval of January 7, 2025 minutes
• Review of South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program
• Property Reports for Locke, Smith, Nettesheim, and Washington
• Legal Updates regarding Receivership
• Scheduling of next meeting for March 4, 2026

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting. It authorized the Executive Director to negotiate a purchase agreement for 4102 Bainbridge Blvd. The board also approved three South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant applications (1044 Chesapeake Ave, 1238 Chesapeake Ave, 1426 Seaboard Ave) and denied one (1125 Seaboard Ave).

• Unanimously approved January 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Unanimously authorized Executive Director to negotiate purchase of 4102 Bainbridge Blvd
• Unanimously approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1044 Chesapeake Avenue
• Unanimously approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1238 Chesapeake Avenue
• Unanimously approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1426 Seaboard Avenue
• Unanimously denied South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1125 Seaboard Avenue

Stormwater Committee

The Chesapeake Stormwater Committee will review operational, engineering, and environmental quality updates, consider citizen comments, and address unfinished and new business. No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

Bicycle / Trails Advisory Committee

The Chesapeake Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee will hear citizen comments and address unfinished business, including officer elections, the annual report to City Council, and a committee name change. New business items include comments on the Deep Creek Plan and the PRT Master Plan, planning for Bike Month, an update from the Planning Commission, and a request to present to the Western Branch Run Club. The meeting also includes staff reports and a status update on the TCONN implementation.

• Election of Officers (Unfinished Business)
• Committee Name Change/Ordinance Change status (Unfinished Business)
• Deep Creek Plan Comments (New Business)
• PRT Master Plan Comments (New Business)
• Request for presentation to Western Branch Run Club (New Business)

The Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee elected its officers, approved two advisory letters, and voted to rename the Western Branch Trail. All actions were approved unanimously. The name change motion was supported without opposition.

• Elected Mr. Ross as Chair, Mr. Burke as Vice Chair, and Ms. Lofton as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Deep Creek Area Plan comment letter (unanimous)
• Approved PRT Master Plan comment letter (unanimous)
• Approved naming the Western Branch Trail "The Dr. John de Triguet Memorial Trail" (unanimous)

Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission

Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors

The Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors will meet to approve its 2026 leadership. The agenda includes a presentation on outpatient services and reviews of agency and financial reports.

• Approval of 2026 officers: Chairperson Mark G. Davis, Vice Chairperson Justin A. Fernheimer, and Secretary Chrissy Nieves
• Presentation on Outpatient Services by Michele Clark
• Review of Financial Reports for December 2025 and January 2026

Board of Historic & Architectural Review

The Board of Historic and Architectural Review will meet to discuss a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for gutters installed without prior approval. Staff recommends approval of the installation despite some inconsistencies with design guidelines.

• 1230 Chesapeake Avenue (PLN-CAPP-2025-118): After-the-fact installation of K-style gutters

The Historic and Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from the December 4 special meeting. It then accepted the application for after‑the‑fact gutter installation at 1230 Chesapeake Avenue. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved December 4 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted after‑the‑fact gutter installation at 1230 Chesapeake Avenue (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve minutes from the previous meeting and review the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a text amendment for the South Norfolk Historic District.

• Approval of December minutes
• Review of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan
• Public hearing: South Norfolk Historic District text amendment
• Reports on Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp and VA250
• Upcoming events report

The commission approved the December 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a letter of support for the South Norfolk Historic District text amendment, signed by Vice Chair Moore. The commission also approved a motion to submit a letter of support to the City Council for adopting the 2026 Parks, Recreation & Tourism Master Plan.

• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved commission letter of support for South Norfolk Historic District text amendment (signed by Vice Chair Moore)
• Approved motion to submit letter of support to City Council for adoption of 2026 PRT Master Plan (seconded by Commissioner Knight)

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Board will meet to receive a presentation from Urban Forester Kevin Kaul. The board will also review tourism and parks and recreation reports.

• Presentation by Urban Forester Kevin Kaul

The board unanimously approved the December meeting minutes. It also unanimously passed a motion to update the letter endorsing the PRT Master Plan, with the draft to be circulated and signed at the next meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved December minutes (unanimous)
• Approved update of Master Plan endorsement letter (unanimous)

Chesapeake Land Bank Authority

The Chesapeake Land Bank Authority board will review reports and discuss the South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program, which includes projects at 1313 19th Street and 1423 Rodgers Street. The meeting also includes a Treasurer’s Report, Executive Director’s Report, legal updates on receivership, and committee reports. The session will conclude with scheduling the next board meeting for February 4, 2026.

• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program – Shands property at 1313 19th Street
• South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program – Sheriff property at 1423 Rodgers Street
• Treasurer’s Report
• Legal Updates – receivership
• Committee reports from Citizen Advisory, Economic Development, and Redevelopment & Housing authorities

The board unanimously authorized the Executive Director to negotiate a purchase agreement for 1027 Chesapeake Avenue. It also unanimously approved a South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1313 19th Street and denied a grant for 1423 Rodgers Street. The meeting adjourned at 4:53 PM.

• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate purchase of 1027 Chesapeake Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1313 19th Street (unanimous)
• Denied South Norfolk Residential Rehabilitation Grant for 1423 Rodgers Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 3, 2025 board meeting (unanimous)