Blacksburg public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Meeting
The Blacksburg Town Council will hold public hearings regarding a land rezoning at 520 Patrick Henry Drive and a right-of-way vacation on Progress Street. The council also plans to introduce ordinances for two grant funds totaling $286,335. Several contracts and a resolution for a new police officer position are scheduled for approval.
- Public hearing for rezoning 33.87 acres at 520 Patrick Henry Drive
- Ordinance to accept $232,335 in grant funds from the Virginia Environmental Endowment
- Resolution to authorize an additional police officer position
- Ordinance to accept $54,000 in grant funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
- Contract for the demolition of 103 Wilson Avenue
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a proposal to allow smaller lot sizes in the R-4 Low Density Residential Zoning District. The commission will also schedule a public hearing for the creation of a new Downtown Northwest zoning district.
- Public hearing for ZOA #61 to allow small lot development in R-4 zones
- Scheduling a public hearing for the creation of a Downtown Northwest zoning district
- Approval of June 4, 2024, Planning Commission minutes
Town Council Meeting
The Blacksburg Town Council will consider several resolutions, including participation in an opioid settlement with Kroger. The council will also vote on a $110,000 transfer between Water and Sewer Fund Capital Projects. Additionally, a proposed downtown zoning amendment will be re-referred to the Planning Commission.
- Resolution 6-D-24: $110,000 transfer for Harding Ave Sewer #2 projects
- Resolution 6-F-24: Participation in opioid settlement against Kroger
- Resolution 6-G-24: Re-referral of Downtown Northwest Zoning District amendment
- Appointment of Steve Ross to the New River Valley Home Consortium Board