Blacksburg, VA

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a master lease agreement for a property at 414 North Main Street. The body is also considering a fund transfer for stormwater projects and setting regular meeting dates.

• Ordinance 2115: Master Lease Agreement with 414, LLC for 414 North Main Street
• Resolution 7-B-26: Transfer of $535,000 between Stormwater Projects
• Resolution 7-A-26: Setting regular meeting dates for Town Council

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and manage the schedule for conditional use permits. Two specific project hearings are being set or rescheduled for August 4, 2026.

• CUP-26-2: General Office, Medical Office and Fine Arts Studio at 700 and 706 South Main Street and 105 Eakin Street SW (Public hearing scheduled for August 4, 2026)
• CUP-26-1: Financial Institution with a Drive-Through Window at 1800 Prices Fork Road (July 7 hearing cancelled and rescheduled for August 4, 2026)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to approve minutes and a resolution regarding uncollectible accounts. The body will also address appointments for various town boards and committees.

• Resolution 6-A-26: Writing off uncollectible water, sewer, refuse service, stormwater receivables, real estate taxes, and accounts receivable
• Appointments for Blacksburg Planning Commission
• Appointments for Board of Zoning Appeals
• Appointments for Corridor Advisory Committee
• Appointments for Historic or Design Review Board

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from June 2 and June 9, 2026, and Resolution 6-A-26 to write off uncollectible water, sewer, refuse, stormwater, real estate tax, and other accounts receivable. The council also approved a slate of reappointments and new appointments to various boards and commissions, with Councilmember Campbell abstaining. No public hearings or citizen comments were held, and no unfinished or new business was discussed.

• Approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and Resolution 6-A-26 to write off uncollectible receivables.
• Approved reappointment of Latanya Walker to the Planning Commission (term ending 6/30/2030).
• Approved reappointment of Kim Kipling to the Board of Zoning Appeals (term ending 6/30/2031).
• Approved appointment of Jenn Million to the Corridor Advisory Committee (term ending 6/30/2030).
• Approved reappointments of Kay Moody (Member Emerita) and Kris Toufectis to the Historic or Design Review Board (terms ending 6/30/2030).
• Approved reappointment of William Knocke to the NRV Regional Water Authority (term ending 6/30/2030).
• Approved reappointment of Capt. J. Tuebert to the NRV Alcohol Safety Awareness Program (term ending 6/30/2028).
• Approved reappointments of Linda Correll, Tiffany Pruden, Ruth Waalkes, and appointment of Susan Mattingly to the Public Arts Committee (terms ending 6/30/2030).

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings on two budget amendments: accepting $451,012 in state stormwater grant funds and $284,476 in police grant funds from Virginia. The consent agenda includes approving meeting minutes, a 2026 Independence Day fireworks permit, and introducing an ordinance to authorize a master lease agreement for 414 North Main Street. Citizens may comment during the public hearings or during the citizen comment period.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2111: accept $451,012 DCR Community Preparedness Grant and transfer $50,112 in stormwater capital funds
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2116: accept $284,476 police grant from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
• Consent item: Introduce Ordinance 2115 for a master lease agreement with 414, LLC for 414 North Main Street (public hearing set for July 14, 2026)
• Consent item: Approval of 2026 Independence Day fireworks permit
• Consent item: Approval of Town Council minutes from May 19 and May 26, 2026

The Blacksburg Town Council unanimously approved two budget amendments: one accepting $451,012 in state grant funds for a Flood Resilience Plan and Watershed Study, and another accepting $284,476 in police grant funding for Stratified Policing. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, a fireworks permit, and introduction of an ordinance for a master lease at 414 North Main Street. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including May 19 and May 26 minutes, fireworks permit, and introduction of Ordinance 2115 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2111 accepting $451,012 for flood resilience plan and watershed study (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2116 accepting $284,476 for police grant funding (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider approving the April 7, 2026 minutes and schedule a public hearing for a conditional use permit (CUP-26-1) for a financial institution with a drive-through window at 1800 Prices Fork Road. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting. The agenda also includes reports from committees and staff.

• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from April 7, 2026
• Scheduling public hearing for CUP-26-1 for a financial institution with a drive-through at 1800 Prices Fork Road (hearing set for July 7, 2026)
• Reports from Zoning Ordinance Review Committee, Historic or Design Review Board, and Montgomery County Planning Commission
• Chair's report, Planning Director's report, and Town Council report

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, including minutes from March 3, 2026, and scheduled a public hearing for July 7, 2026, on a conditional use permit for a financial institution with a drive-through window at 1800 Prices Fork Road. No public hearings or citizen comments were held. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions beyond the consent agenda.

• Approved Planning Commission minutes from March 3, 2026 (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for CUP-26-1 (financial institution with drive-through at 1800 Prices Fork Road) for July 7, 2026 (6-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will meet on May 26, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving minutes from the previous meeting and voting on a resolution to transfer $105,000 between Capital Improvement Program (CIP) fund projects. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of May 12, 2026 Town Council meeting minutes
• Resolution 5-C-26: Transfer $105,000 between CIP fund projects

The Blacksburg Town Council met on May 26, 2026, and approved the consent agenda, which included the May 12 meeting minutes and Resolution 5-C-26 transferring $105,000 between CIP fund projects. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. No public hearings, unfinished business, or new business were on the agenda. One citizen commented on small-lot development zoning concerns.

• Approved Town Council minutes of May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 5-C-26 transferring $105,000 between CIP fund projects (unanimous)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2085, which would amend the zoning ordinance to adopt new regulations for the Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District. The council will also hear a special exception request for parking at 1315 Rugby Lane. Consent items include budget amendments accepting $451,012 in stormwater grant funds and $284,476 in police grant funds, as well as approval of the annual HUD Action Plan.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2085, a comprehensive rewrite of flood hazard overlay district regulations
• Public hearing on Resolution 5-A-26, a special exception for parking at 1315 Rugby Lane
• Ordinance 2111 to accept $451,012 in state stormwater grant funds and transfer $50,112 in capital funds
• Ordinance 2116 to accept $284,476 in police grant funding from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
• Approval of the annual HUD Action Plan for housing and community development

The meeting minutes record a statement of complete disqualification by Council member Michael Sutphin regarding the approval of the FY 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Programs. Sutphin declared a personal interest due to his employment with Community Housing Partners, which receives HUD funding, and stated he will abstain from voting on the item. The minutes contain no other substantive decisions.

• Michael Sutphin declared disqualification from voting on FY 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan (abstention)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss the adoption of the FY2027 budget and the real estate tax rate. The body is also considering an ordinance to increase fees for water, sewer, solid waste, and recycling services.

• Ordinance 2113: Adopting the FY2027 budget and real estate tax rate
• Ordinance 2114: Increasing fees for water, sewer, solid waste, and recycling services
• Resolution 4-B-26: Participation in a combined settlement agreement for opioid-related claims
• Closed meeting regarding a briefing from the Town Attorney on probable litigation

The Town Council adopted the FY2027 budget ordinance (Amended Ordinance 2113) in two parts, with Mayor Sutphin abstaining from voting on certain sections due to a disqualification statement. The council also approved Ordinance 2114, which increases fees for water, sewer, and solid waste and recycling services. All votes were unanimous except for the mayor's abstention on the second budget vote.

• Adopted FY2027 budget ordinance (Amended Ordinance 2113) except sections 4(a)(ii), 8, and 9 (unanimous)
• Adopted sections 4(a)(ii), 8, and 9 of Amended Ordinance 2113 (6-0, Sutphin abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 2114 increasing water, sewer, and solid waste/recycling fees (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including opioid settlement participation (unanimous)
• Certified closed meeting propriety via Resolution 4-C-26 (unanimous)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 budget package, which includes adopting the budget, setting the real estate tax rate, and increasing water, sewer, and solid waste fees. The consent agenda also includes authorizing the purchase of 305 Ardmore Street property, scheduling a public hearing for a special exception for parking at 1315 Rugby Lane, and introducing a flood hazard overlay district ordinance. Following the public hearing, the Council will go into a closed meeting to evaluate the Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney.

• Public hearing on FY2027 budget (Ordinance 2113) and fee increases (Ordinance 2114) for water, sewer, and solid waste services
• Authorize purchase of 305 Ardmore Street property (dollar amount not specified)
• Schedule public hearing for May 12 on special exception request for parking at 1315 Rugby Lane (EXP-26-1)
• Introduce Ordinance 2085 to update Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District regulations
• Closed meeting for annual performance evaluation of Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney

The Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, property purchase authorization, scheduling a public hearing for a special exception, and introducing a flood hazard ordinance. The FY2027 budget and utility fee ordinances were presented but no action was taken; the council will consider them on April 28, 2026. The meeting adjourned to a closed session for performance evaluations.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, property purchase, hearing scheduling, and flood ordinance introduction (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign purchase agreement for 305 Ardmore Street
• Scheduled public hearing for special exception at 1315 Rugby Lane on May 12, 2026
• Introduced Ordinance 2085 (flood hazard overlay) and scheduled public hearing for May 12, 2026
• Deferred action on FY2027 budget (Ordinance 2113) and utility fee increases (Ordinance 2114) to April 28, 2026
• Adjourned to closed meeting for performance evaluations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 4-A-26 certifying closed meeting propriety (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed revision to the Floodplain Overlay District (ORD #2085) and a special exception request for parking at the Rugby Lane Hotel. The commission will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and receive reports from committees and staff.

• Public hearing on ORD #2085 – Proposed Floodplain Overlay District Revisions
• Public hearing on EXP-26-1 – Special exception to allow parking in front of the building line at 1315 Rugby Lane (Rugby Lane Hotel)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 3, 2026
• Reports from Zoning Ordinance Review Committee, Historic or Design Review Board, and Montgomery County Planning Commission

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved a special exception allowing 17 of 102 parking spaces in front of the building line for a proposed hotel at 1315 Rugby Lane, with conditions including evergreen tree screening. The commission also approved Ordinance #2085, a zoning amendment revising the Floodplain Overlay District regulations to comply with state requirements and clarify permit submittals. Both decisions were made at the April 7, 2026 meeting.

• Approved EXP-26-1 special exception for parking in front of building line at 1315 Rugby Lane (7-1)
• Approved Ordinance #2085 Floodplain Overlay District revisions (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 3, 2026 minutes (8-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will review proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding the retail sale of marijuana, tobacco, and hemp products. The body will also consider a staff position reclassification and a regional commission appointment.

• Resolution 3-C-26: Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments for retail sales of marijuana, tobacco, and hemp products
• Resolution 3-D-26: Reclassification of Code Inspector to Code Compliance Coordinator
• Appointment of Michael Harvey to NRV Regional Commission (term ending June 30, 2027)
• Citizen comments on FY2027 Agency Funding Requests

The Blacksburg Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from March 3 and 10, a resolution referring zoning amendments on marijuana, tobacco, and hemp retail sales to the Planning Commission, and a resolution reclassifying the Code Inspector position. Council also appointed Michael Harvey to the NRV Regional Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; public comments were heard but no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, zoning referral resolution, and position reclassification (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Harvey to NRV Regional Commission (unanimous)

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will introduce Ordinance 2113, adopting the FY2027 budget and setting the real estate tax rate, and Ordinance 2114, increasing water, sewer, and solid waste fees, both with public hearings scheduled for April 14. Public hearings will be held on a fiber optic network franchise for Gigabeam Networks, lease of the Bennett House at 303 Wilson Street, and a conditional use permit for educational facilities at 1701 Kraft Drive. The council also receives the FY2027 recommended operating budget and considers approval of strategic goals.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2113 adopting the FY2027 budget and real estate tax rate (public hearing April 14)
• Introduction of Ordinance 2114 increasing water/sewer and solid waste/recycling fees (public hearing April 14)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2110 granting a fiber optic franchise to Gigabeam Networks LLC
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2112 authorizing lease of Bennett House at 303 Wilson Street
• Public hearing on Resolution 3-B-26 for a conditional use permit at 1701 Kraft Drive (educational use in R&D district)

The Blacksburg Town Council approved a 10-year franchise for Gigabeam Networks LLC to build and operate a fiber-optic network in town rights-of-way, with two five-year renewals. It also approved a lease of the Bennett House property to SEEDS, Inc. for a nature center, and granted a conditional use permit for VCOM's medical education expansion at 1701 Kraft Drive. The council introduced the FY2027 budget and fee increase ordinances, scheduling public hearings for April 14, 2026.

• Approved Ordinance 2110 granting Gigabeam Networks LLC a fiber-optic franchise (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2112 leasing Bennett House property to SEEDS, Inc. for a nature center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3-B-26 granting conditional use permit for VCOM expansion at 1701 Kraft Drive (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Andrew Warren to New River Valley MPO Policy Board (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2113 (FY2027 budget and real estate tax rate) and scheduled public hearing for April 14, 2026
• Introduced Ordinance 2114 (water/sewer and solid waste fee increases) and scheduled public hearing for April 14, 2026
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and strategic goals (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to approve the 2025 Annual Report and previous meeting minutes. The body is also scheduling April public hearings for a floodplain overlay district revision and a parking special exception request.

• ORD #2085-Proposed Floodplain Overlay District Revisions
• EXP-26-1-Special Exception Request for parking at Rugby Lane Hotel (1315 Rugby Lane)
• Approval of Planning Commission 2025 Annual Report

The Blacksburg Planning Commission met on March 3, 2026, and approved the consent agenda, which included the February 3, 2026 minutes, the 2025 Annual Report, and scheduling public hearings for April 7, 2026, on flood plain overlay district revisions and a special exception request for parking at the Rugby Lane Hotel. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:33 pm.

• Approved Planning Commission minutes from February 3, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved Planning Commission 2025 Annual Report (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 7, 2026, on ORD #2085 Flood Plain Overlay District Revisions
• Scheduled public hearing for April 7, 2026, on EXP-26-1 Special Exception for parking at 1315 Rugby Lane

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes from three prior sessions and an amendment to a memorandum of agreement with the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation and Virginia Tech Foundation. A single appointment is on the agenda: Matthew Hanratty to the New River Valley Housing Fund Board for a term ending June 30, 2027. No public hearings or new business items are scheduled.

• Approval of Town Council minutes from January 27, February 3, and February 10, 2026
• Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation and Virginia Tech Foundation
• Appointment of Matthew Hanratty to New River Valley Housing Fund Board (term through June 30, 2027)

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes from three prior meetings and an amendment to a memorandum of agreement with the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation and Virginia Tech Foundation. The council also appointed Matthew Hanratty to the New River Valley Housing Fund Board with a term expiring June 30, 2027. No public hearings, citizen comments, unfinished business, or new business were conducted.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and MOA amendment (7-0)
• Appointed Matthew Hanratty to New River Valley Housing Fund Board (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings on vacating utility easements and a conditional use permit for an office. The body will also introduce ordinances regarding a fiber optic network franchise and the lease of the Bennett House property.

• Ordinance 2110: Franchise for Gigabeam Networks LLC to operate a fiber optic network
• Ordinance 2112: Lease of the Bennett House property at 303 Wilson Street
• Ordinance 2108: Vacating public utility easements at 3503 and 3511 Holiday Lane
• Resolution 2-B-26: Conditional Use Permit for general office use at 207 West Roanoke Street
• Appointment of Lora Brown to the Housing and Community Development Board

The Town Council approved two public hearing items: vacating public utility easements at 3503 and 3511 Holiday Lane to MH Development of Virginia, LLC, and granting a conditional use permit for general office use at 207 West Roanoke Street. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included introducing ordinances for a fiber optic franchise and a lease of the Bennett House property, and adopted a resolution referring floodplain overlay district amendments to the Planning Commission. No substantive decisions were made on citizen comments regarding ICE or other matters.

• Approved Ordinance 2108 vacating utility easements at 3503 and 3511 Holiday Lane (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2-B-26 granting CUP for general office at 207 West Roanoke Street (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, transit center contract amendment, and floodplain resolution referral (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2110 for Gigabeam fiber optic franchise, public hearing set for March 10, 2026
• Introduced Ordinance 2112 for Bennett House lease, public hearing set for March 10, 2026
• Scheduled public hearing for CUP-25-7 educational facilities in R&D district on March 10, 2026
• Adopted Resolution 2-A-26 referring floodplain overlay district amendments to Planning Commission
• Appointed Lora Brown to Housing and Community Development Board (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-25-7) to allow educational facilities (college/university use) in the RD-Research and Development zoning district at 1701 Kraft Drive. The agenda also includes approval of January meeting minutes, committee updates, and appointment of an interim chair.

• Public hearing on CUP-25-7 for educational use at 1701 Kraft Drive (RD zone)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from January 6, 2026
• Appointment of an interim Planning Commission Chair
• Reports from Zoning Ordinance Review Committee and Historic/Design Review Board

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) to expand into a vacant building at 1701 Kraft Drive, with a proposed 2-story addition and buffer yard modification. The commission also approved the consent agenda and appointed Mel Jones as the new chairperson. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved consent agenda including January 6, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved CUP-25-7 for educational facilities at 1701 Kraft Drive with staff conditions (6-0)
• Appointed Mel Jones as Planning Commission Chairperson (6-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet to discuss the adoption of a multi-year capital improvement plan. The body will also address interim appointments and confirm fire and rescue officers for 2026.

• Resolution 1-E-26: Adopting the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2027 Through Fiscal Year 2031
• Confirmation of Blacksburg Fire Officers and Blacksburg Rescue Squad Officers for 2026
• Town Council Interim Appointments

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and officer confirmations, and adopted the Capital Improvement Program for FY2027-FY2031. The council also appointed Joel Goodhart and Andrew Kassoff to fill interim Town Council terms, with Councilmember Campbell abstaining. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including January 6, 2026 minutes and 2026 fire/rescue officers (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1-E-26 Capital Improvement Program FY2027-FY2031 (5-0)
• Appointed Joel Goodhart and Andrew Kassoff to interim Town Council terms (3-0, 1 abstention)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will adopt its 2026 legislative priorities and approve the Farmers Market license renewal. The body will also schedule public hearings for an ordinance vacating utility easements on Holiday Lane and a conditional use permit for a dance hall at 130 Jackson Street.

• Adoption of Resolution 1-C-26: 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Approval of Farmers Market License Agreement 2025
• Public Hearing scheduled for Ordinance 2108 (Holiday Lane easements)
• Public Hearing scheduled for Resolution 1-D-26 (Dance hall at 130 Jackson Street)
• Consideration of Capital Improvement Program FY2026/2027 through 2030/2031

The Town Council approved a conditional use permit and public dance hall permit for a dance hall at 130 Jackson Street, accepted property on Brush Mountain with an open-space easement to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, and approved the consent agenda including a special election writ and 2026 legislative priorities. The five-year Capital Improvement Program (FY2027-FY2031) was presented but will be considered at the January 27, 2026 meeting. Council also held a public hearing on filling two vacancies, with appointments of Joel Goodhart and Andrew Kassoff scheduled for January 27.

• Approved Ordinance 2107 accepting Brush Mountain property and conveying open-space easement to Virginia Outdoors Foundation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1-D-26 granting conditional use permit and public dance hall permit for 130 Jackson Street (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, farmers market license renewal, special election writ, and 2026 legislative priorities (5-0)
• Elected Susan Anderson as Vice Mayor (4-0, Anderson abstained)
• Approved 2026 council appointments and affiliations (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for February 10, 2026 on Ordinance 2108 (vacating utility easements) and CUP-25-5 (general office use)
• Deferred action on Capital Improvement Program to January 27, 2026 meeting
• Scheduled final appointments for council vacancies for January 27, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 6, 2026, at the Municipal Building. The body will review minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting and hear a public hearing on a conditional use permit for general office use at 207 W. Roanoke Street. A new hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026, on a conditional use permit for educational facilities at 1701 Kraft Drive.

• Approval of December 2, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing on CUP-25-5 for general office use at 207 W. Roanoke Street
• Scheduling of public hearing for CUP-25-7 for educational facilities at 1701 Kraft Drive on February 3, 2026

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP-25-5) allowing general office use at 207 W. Roanoke Street, with staff conditions including site plan corrections and ADA parking. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which scheduled a public hearing for a separate CUP request at 1701 Kraft Drive for February 3, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved CUP-25-5 for general office use at 207 W. Roanoke St. with staff conditions (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including minutes from Dec. 2, 2025 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for CUP-25-7 at 1701 Kraft Drive for Feb. 3, 2026