The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg public meetings in 2024

30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 11, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council to introduce rezoning for 402 Clay Street, vote on contracts, affordable housing

The Town Council will consider a consent agenda that includes introducing a rezoning ordinance for 1.59 acres at 402 Clay Street from R-5 to Planned Residential, scheduling a public hearing for the FY2025/26-2029/30 Capital Improvement Program, authorizing a design-build contract for 414 North Main Street, approving a contract for Blacksburg Transit renovations and a new fuel/wash facility, referring a sanitary sewer standards amendment to the Planning Commission, and authorizing an affordable housing agreement with Community Housing Partners. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance 2067 to amend animal and fowl regulations. Appointments to the Cemetery Trustee Advisory Board are also scheduled.

zoningaffordable-housingpublic-hearingcontractstransportationanimalscapital-improvement
Tue Dec 3, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Commission to consider new Downtown Northwest zoning district and Clay Street Apartments rezoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for Clay Street Apartments (402 Clay Street SE) from R-5 to PR Planned Residential, and on Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 to create a new Downtown Northwest zoning district bounded by North Main Street, Turner Street, and Prices Fork Road. The previously scheduled public hearing for the 801 North Main Street PRD development (including an 8-story building and townhomes) was cancelled and rescheduled to January 7, 2025. Consent agenda items include approval of the November 5, 2024 meeting minutes and the cancellation/rescheduling action.

zoningplanning-commissionrezoningclay-street-apartmentsdowntown-northwest801-north-mainpublic-hearingblacksburg
Tue Nov 26, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council to hear introduction of recommended Capital Improvement Program

The Town Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of November 5 minutes, a contract for Meadowbrook Drive Trail, a 2025 police towing agreement, amendments to sanitary sewer specifications, and a $3,786,354 transfer between ARPA fund projects. Under new business, staff will present the recommended Capital Improvement Program. No public hearings are scheduled, and citizens may comment during the designated period.

capital-improvementarpa-fundssewer-specificationspolice-towingtrail-constructionconsent-agendabudget
Tue Nov 12, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council to hold public hearing on allowing smaller residential lots in R-4 district

The Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: authorizing charges for emergency medical services vehicles, permitting smaller residential lots in the R-4 zoning district, increasing income and asset limits for tax exemptions for elderly and disabled residents, and leasing space at the Town Transit Center on Virginia Tech campus. The consent agenda includes consolidation of erosion and stormwater regulations, an ordinance amending animal and fowl regulations, a resolution honoring Tina King, adoption of the Blacksburg Transit Strategic Plan, a contract for a corporate limits survey, and a restrictive covenant for 414 North Main Street.

zoninghousingtaxesemergency-servicestransitanimalsstormwaterpublic-hearing
Tue Nov 5, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission cancels public hearing for 801 North Main Street PRD development

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from October 1, 2024, and schedule public hearings for December 3, 2024, on the Clay Street Apartments PRD rezoning and a new Downtown Northwest zoning district. The public hearing for the 801 North Main Street PRD (8-story building, townhomes, alley vacation, conditional use permit) is cancelled and rescheduled to December 3. The meeting also includes citizen comment and commissioner reports.

planning-commissionzoningpublic-hearingblacksburgdowntown-northwestnorth-main-streetclay-streetprd
Tue Oct 22, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council to discuss donation of Midtown 'Central Park' and accept property on Midtown Way

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold a work session to brief on a proposed donation of the 'Central Park' property at the Midtown development. During the regular meeting, the consent agenda includes authorizing a professional engineering services contract for Clay Street Improvements and approving Resolution 10-B-24 to accept real property on Midtown Way. The council will also enter a closed meeting to discuss potential disposition of town-owned real property in central Blacksburg.

town-councilproperty-donationengineering-contractreal-estateclosed-meetingmidtown-developmentclay-street
Tue Oct 8, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Town Council to consider zoning change allowing smaller residential lots in R-4 district

The Town Council will meet to introduce several ordinances, including one that would permit residential development on smaller lots in the R-4 district (Ordinance 2053), and another authorizing charges for emergency medical services transport (Ordinance 2030). A public hearing is scheduled to consider vacating a sanitary sewer easement at 107 Lucas Drive (Ordinance 2060). The Council will also act on a resolution to re-refer a proposed zoning text amendment for a new downtown northwest district.

zoninghousingtaxestransitpublic-safetyelderly-disabled
Tue Oct 1, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to schedule public hearing for 801 North Main Street PRD development

The Planning Commission will vote to schedule a public hearing for November 5, 2024, on a rezoning and related requests for a proposed PRD at 801 North Main Street. The project includes an 8-story multifamily building with ground-floor commercial and townhomes, along with a right-of-way vacation and alley access. The consent agenda also includes approval of the September 3, 2024, meeting minutes. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

zoningplanning-commissionhousingdevelopmentblacksburg
Tue Sep 24, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Town Council to consider agricultural special exception for 301 Royal Lane

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold a public hearing to decide on a special exception for agricultural use at 301 Royal Lane. The body will also consider the adoption of the Blacksburg Transit Title VI Program.

zoningagriculturetransitpublic-hearing
✓ Decided: Council approves special exception for agriculture at 301 Royal Lane

The Town Council approved a special exception allowing agricultural use on a one-acre lot at 301 Royal Lane, despite the lot being smaller than the two-acre minimum in the RR-1 zoning district. The consent agenda, including the Blacksburg Transit Title VI Program, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Sep 10, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Town Council to introduce sewer easement vacation, appoint rail authority member

The Blacksburg Town Council will consider consent agenda items including approval of meeting minutes, a professional services contract change order, and introduction of Ordinance 2060 to vacate a sanitary sewer easement at 107 Lucas Drive (with a public hearing scheduled for October 8). Council will also vote to appoint Lawrence Spencer to the New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

town-councilzoningeasementappointmentspublic-hearingconsent-agenda
✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda and rail authority reappointment

The Blacksburg Town Council approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, a professional services contract change order, and introduced an ordinance to vacate a sanitary sewer easement at 107 Lucas Drive, scheduling a public hearing for October 8, 2024. The council also approved the reappointment of Lawrence Spencer to the New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments and announcements were heard.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Blacksburg Planning Commission to debate new Downtown Northwest zone and exception request

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an exception request for agricultural use on a lot under 2 acres at 301 Royal Lane, and a zoning ordinance amendment to create a new Downtown Northwest zoning district bounded by North Main Street, Turner Street, and Prices Fork Road. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from the August 6 meeting and receive reports from committees and staff.

planning-commissionzoningdowntownpublic-hearingagricultural-use
Tue Aug 27, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council to consider transferring $1.87M in ARPA funds among projects

The Town Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, a resolution transferring $1,866,914 between ARPA Fund projects, authorizing the assignment of a cable optic license, and accepting an amended deed of easement for the Transit Center. No public hearings are scheduled. A citizen comment period is included.

budgetfinanceinfrastructuretransportationcouncil
✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda with ARPA fund transfer and easement

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included transferring $1,866,914 between ARPA fund projects, accepting an amended easement for the TransitCenter, and authorizing the town attorney to sign a cable optic assignment consent. No public hearings or new business were conducted. Citizen comments addressed homelessness and greenspace concerns.

Tue Aug 13, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Town Council to consider accepting $232,335 conservation grant

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold public hearings on two budget amendments to accept grant funds: $232,335 from the Virginia Environmental Endowment for community conservation and $54,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for police equipment. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a resolution setting regular meeting dates, renewal of the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation operating agreement, a community garden license agreement with Live, Work, Eat, Grow (LWEG), a purchase order change to Adams Construction contract, and authorization of an amended deed of easement for the Transit Center. A citizen comment period and appointment of Em Shawish to the New River Valley Regional Commission are also scheduled.

budgetgrantspoliceconservationmuseumscommunity-gardenstransit
✓ Decided: Council approves budget amendments for grant funds and renews museum agreement

The Blacksburg Town Council approved two budget amendments to accept grant funds: $232,335 from the Virginia Environmental Endowment for Toms Creek and Heritage Park abatement, and $54,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for police equipment upgrades. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included renewing the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation operating agreement, and appointed Em Shawish to the New River Valley Regional Commission. One consent agenda item (deed of easement for the Transit Center) was moved to the August 27 agenda.

Mon Aug 12, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to hold hearing on new Downtown Northwest zoning district

The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 to create a new Downtown Northwest zoning district bounded by North Main Street, Turner Street, and Prices Fork Road. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including approval of July 2, 2024 minutes and scheduling a public hearing for an exception request for agricultural use on a lot less than two acres at 301 Royal Lane.

public-hearingzoningzoning-ordinance-amendmentdowntown-northwestagricultural-use-exceptionplanning-commission
Wed Jul 10, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Public hearing on rezoning 33.87 acres at 520 Patrick Henry Drive

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.

zoningbudgetpolicepublic hearinginfrastructuregrants
Tue Jul 9, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Blacksburg considers new small lot development options for R-4 residential zones

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.

zoninghousingresidentialblacksburgland-use
Wed Jun 26, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Blacksburg Council considers opioid settlement and $110,000 sewer fund transfer

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.

zoningbudgetopioidsappointmentswatersewer
Wed Jun 12, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council considers rezoning at 520 Patrick Henry Drive and school zone speed cameras

The Blacksburg Town Council is introducing several ordinances, including a rezoning for 33.87 acres at 520 Patrick Henry Drive and the use of photo speed monitoring in school zones. The council will also discuss property acquisition for the Harding Avenue stormwater project and a design-build contract for 414 North Main Street.

zoningpublic-safetyinfrastructurepropertyordinance
Tue Jun 4, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Blacksburg Planning Commission reviews four major property development requests.

The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four land-use requests, including a rezoning amendment for 33.87 acres at the former Old Blacksburg High School site and a conditional use permit for a drive-in restaurant at 1421 South Main Street. These reviews determine how specific properties can be developed or used, which affects local land use patterns and neighborhood character. Commissioners will also consider removing over three acres from an agricultural district near Bishop Road and vacating nearly 115,000 square feet of right-of-way at the end of Progress Street. A public hearing on a zoning amendment to allow smaller residential lots in the R-4 district was cancelled and rescheduled for July 2.

zoningrezoningconditional-use-permitland-developmentagricultural-districtright-of-wayblacksburg-planning
Tue May 14, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council to consider photo speed cameras in school zones

The Blacksburg Town Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including introducing an ordinance to authorize photo speed monitoring devices in school crossing zones and scheduling a public hearing for June 11, 2024. They will also consider approving meeting minutes, a Blacksburg Transit substance abuse policy, and a resolution supporting a VDOT Smart Scale application for FY2026. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

traffic-safetytransittransportationordinancecouncil-minutes
Tue May 7, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission to hear Toms Creek Basin study, reschedule several hearings

The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Toms Creek Basin Planning Study, presented by consultant Development Strategies, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting is largely procedural: it includes approving minutes, scheduling public hearings for June 4 on a rezoning, a conditional use permit, and a right-of-way vacation, and cancelling several previously scheduled hearings. No final decisions on land-use applications are expected at this meeting.

planning-commissionzoningpublic-hearingstoms-creek-basinrezoningconditional-use-permitright-of-way
Tue Apr 23, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Blacksburg Town Council to adopt FY2025 budget and tax rate

The Blacksburg Town Council is meeting to consider adopting the FY2024/25 budget, including the real estate tax rate and water/sewer fee increases, after public hearings held on April 9, 2024. The agenda also includes consent items such as a no-show fee for The Hill Golf Course and a resolution supporting firearm secure storage, plus acceptance of real property on Wilson Avenue and Progress Street. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

budgettaxesfeesgolffirearmsproperty
Tue Apr 2, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Commission reviews preliminary plat for 176-lot Glade Spring Crossing subdivision

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the preliminary plat for the Glade Spring Crossing major subdivision, which consists of 176 lots on 45 acres at 1006 Glade Road. The body will also approve the withdrawal of 3.036 acres from the Agricultural and Forestal District at 701 Bishop Road. A public hearing for a zoning amendment creating a Small Lot Development Option in the R-4 district was cancelled and rescheduled for May 7, 2024.

zoningsubdivisionplanninghousing
Tue Mar 12, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council introduces FY2025 budget, bond issuance, and water/sewer fee increases

The Town Council is introducing four ordinances for public hearings scheduled for April 9, 2024. These include the FY2025 budget, the issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, and amendments to increase water and sewer service fees. Additionally, the council will introduce the FY2024/2025 Recommended Operating Budget.

budgetbondsfeeswater-sewertaxes
Tue Mar 5, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission reschedules hearings, reviews 176-lot subdivision plat

The Blacksburg Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes, reschedule two public hearings (ZOA #61 and CUP 23-4), and schedule a public hearing for a 176-lot subdivision preliminary plat. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed beyond these scheduling actions and routine reports.

zoningsubdivisionpublic-hearingplanning-commissionresidential
Tue Feb 13, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council to vote on trash fines, overcrowding ban, and Meadowbrook open space

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on three items: a civil penalty for trash violations, a new rule prohibiting overcrowding in buildings, and a resolution to designate town property along Meadowbrook Drive as open space. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a $67,000 transfer between water and sewer capital projects.

zoninghousingtrashopen-spacebudgetpublic-hearing
Wed Feb 7, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Blacksburg Planning Commission to discuss zoning changes and a multi-family permit

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to allow smaller lot sizes in the R-4 Low Density Residential District. They will also review a request for a conditional use permit for multi-family residential use at 203 Country Club Drive SW.

zoninghousingresidentialland-use
Tue Jan 23, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Town Council to adopt 5-year Capital Improvement Program

The Blacksburg Town Council is meeting to consider routine items including approval of minutes, confirmation of fire and rescue officers, and adoption of 2024 legislative priorities. The main substantive item is a resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024/2025 through 2028/2029, which was the subject of a public hearing on January 9, 2024. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

capital-improvement-programbudgetlegislative-prioritiesfire-rescueminutes
Tue Jan 9, 2024

Town Council Meeting

Council to hear CIP, budget, lease; vote on trash, overcrowding rules

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold public hearings on the five-year Capital Improvement Program, a budget amendment appropriating bond proceeds to water/sewer and stormwater funds, and a lease of town office space at 141 Jackson Street NE. The council will also introduce ordinances establishing civil penalties for trash violations and prohibiting building overcrowding, and vote on several consent agenda items including a $426,415 transfer between water and sewer capital projects.

budgetcapital-improvement-programzoningtrashwater-sewerstormwaterleasepublic-hearing
Tue Jan 2, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

Public hearing for Country Club Drive residential use is rescheduled

The Planning Commission will review the December 5, 2023, meeting minutes. A public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for multi-family residential use at 203 Country Club Drive SW has been cancelled and rescheduled for February 6, 2024.

zoningresidentialpublic-hearing