Blacksburg public meetings in 2024

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Introduce Ordinance 2068 to rezone 402 Clay Street (1.59 acres) from R-5 to Planned Residential; public hearing set for Jan 14, 2025
• Authorize design-build contract for 414 North Main Street
• Approve contract for Blacksburg Transit renovations, additions, and new fuel/wash facility
• Authorize affordable housing agreement with Community Housing Partners Corporation
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2067 amending animal and fowl code sections

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• Clay Street Apartments rezoning from R-5 to PR Planned Residential at 402 Clay Street SE
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 to create Downtown Northwest zoning district
• 801 North Main Street PRD public hearing cancelled, rescheduled to January 7, 2025
• Companion requests for alley vacation (2,000 sq ft) and alley access for 22 townhomes also rescheduled
• Approval of November 5, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved a rezoning for 402 Clay Street SE to allow a 42-unit apartment development with 20% affordable housing, granting two design exceptions (6-2). It also approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 creating a new Downtown Northwest zoning district (7-1). A public hearing for the 801 North Main Street development was cancelled and rescheduled to January 7, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda including November 5, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Cancelled Dec 3 public hearing for 801 North Main St PRD, rescheduled to Jan 7, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved RZN-24-3 rezoning at 402 Clay St SE from R-5 to PR with two design exceptions (6-2)
• Approved ZOA #60 creating Downtown Northwest zoning district (7-1)

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Authorize professional construction, engineering and inspection services for Meadowbrook Drive Trail
• Approve 2025 Police Towing Contractor Agreement
• Resolution 11-B-24: Amendment to Town Sanitary Sewer Specifications
• Resolution 11-C-24: Transfer $3,786,354 between ARPA Fund Projects
• Introduction of Recommended Capital Improvement Program

The Blacksburg Town Council approved the November 5, 2024 minutes, professional services for the Meadowbrook Drive Trail, the 2025 Police Towing Contractor Agreement, and amendments to the Town Sanitary Sewer Specifications. Council also approved transferring $3,786,354 between ARPA Fund Projects, following a disqualification statement from Vice Mayor Sutphin. Additionally, the Town Manager introduced the recommended Capital Improvement Program.

• Approved November 5, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Authorized acceptance of professional construction, engineering, and inspection services for Meadowbrook Drive Trail (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Police Towing Contractor Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 11-B-24 amending Town Sanitary Sewer Specifications (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 11-C-24 transferring $3,786,354 between ARPA Fund Projects (5-0, 1 abstention)

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2030 authorizing charges for use of emergency medical services vehicles
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2053 to amend zoning to permit residential development on smaller lots in R-4 district
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2064 raising income and asset limits for tax exemptions for elderly and disabled
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2065 authorizing lease of space at Town Transit Center on Virginia Tech campus
• Consent agenda includes adoption of Blacksburg Transit Strategic Plan and contract for corporate limits survey

Blacksburg Town Council approved Ordinance 2030 establishing fees for EMS medical transportation, with Councilmember Watson voting no. Council also unanimously approved Ordinance 2053 creating a Small Lot Development Option in the R-4 District and Ordinance 2064 raising income and asset limits for elderly and disabled tax exemptions. Ordinance 2065 authorizing a 40-year lease of space at the new Transit Center on Virginia Tech's campus passed with Mayor Hager-Smith abstaining after reading a disqualification statement; Vice Mayor Sutphin signed the ordinance and will sign the lease. Consent agenda items were approved except Item B, which was removed and moved to a future agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 2030 authorizing EMS vehicle use charges (6-1, Watson no)
• Approved Ordinance 2053 allowing smaller R-4 residential lots (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2064 raising elderly/disabled tax exemption limits (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2065 authorizing 40-year Transit Center lease (6-0, Hager-Smith abstained)
• Approved consent agenda excluding Item B (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2061(a)(b)(c) on erosion/stormwater rules; public hearing set Dec 10
• Introduced Ordinance 2067 on animals and fowl; public hearing set Dec 10
• Adopted Resolution 11-A-24 honoring Tina King; adopted Blacksburg Transit Strategic Plan; approved surveying contract; authorized Town Manager to sign 414 North Main restrictive covenant

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• Cancel and reschedule public hearing for 801 N. Main St. PRD (RZN-24-2, ROW-24-2, CUP-24-3) to December 3
• Schedule public hearing for Clay Street Apartments PRD (RZN-24-3) rezone at 402 Clay St SE to December 3
• Schedule public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 creating Downtown Northwest district to December 3
• Approve October 1, 2024, Planning Commission minutes

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included scheduling public hearings for December 3, 2024, on the Clay Street Apartments PRD request and a zoning ordinance amendment for a new Downtown Northwest district. The public hearing for the 801 North Main Street PRD development was cancelled and rescheduled for December 3, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved minutes of October 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Clay Street Apartments PRD (RZN-24-3) on December 3, 2024
• Scheduled public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 (Downtown Northwest district) on December 3, 2024
• Cancelled November 5, 2024 public hearing for 801 North Main Street PRD and rescheduled for December 3, 2024

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Work session briefing on proposed donation of 'Central Park' property at Midtown development
• Authorize Town Manager to sign contract for professional engineering services for Clay Street Improvements
• Resolution 10-B-24: Accepting real property located on Midtown Way
• Closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) to discuss disposition of town-owned real property in central Blacksburg
• Roll call, consent agenda (including October 1, 2024 minutes), citizen comments, council announcements

The Blacksburg Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included the October 1 meeting minutes, a professional engineering services contract, and Resolution 10-B-24 authorizing the acceptance of real property on Midtown Way. Council also agreed during a work session to authorize accepting a proposed donation of the "Central Park" property at the Midtown Development and later held a closed meeting regarding town-owned real property.

• Approved October 1, 2024 Town Council minutes (7-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign contract for professional engineering services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 10-B-24 to accept real property on Midtown Way (7-0)
• Authorized acceptance of the "Central Park" property at the Midtown Development (consensus)
• Adjourned to a closed meeting regarding the disposition of town-owned real property
• Adopted Resolution 10-C-24 certifying the propriety of the closed meeting (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Introduce Ordinance 2030 authorizing charges for use of EMS vehicles
• Introduce Ordinance 2053 to permit residential development on smaller lots in R-4 district
• Introduce Ordinance 2064 increasing income and asset limits for elderly/disabled tax exemptions
• Introduce Ordinance 2065 authorizing lease of space at VT Transit Center
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2060 to vacate a sanitary sewer easement at 107 Lucas Drive

The Blacksburg Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included introducing four ordinances for public hearings on November 12, 2024, and authorizing the town manager to sign a home consortium agreement. The council also approved Ordinance 2060 to vacate a sanitary sewer easement at 107 Lucas Drive. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, ordinance introductions, and agreement authorization (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2030 to authorize EMS vehicle charges, public hearing Nov 12
• Introduced Ordinance 2053 to permit smaller lots in R-4 district, public hearing Nov 12
• Introduced Ordinance 2064 to increase elderly/disabled tax exemption limits, public hearing Nov 12
• Introduced Ordinance 2065 to lease space at Town Transit Center, public hearing Nov 12
• Approved Resolution 10-A-24 re-referring downtown northwest zoning district to Planning Commission
• Authorized Town Manager to sign Home Consortium Cooperation Agreement
• Approved Ordinance 2060 vacating sewer easement at 107 Lucas Drive (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• Rezoning request (RZN-24-2) from GC General Commercial and R-5 Transitional Residential to PR Planned Residential for 801 North Main Street and additional locations on Kabrich Street, Progress Street, and Winston Avenue
• Companion request (ROW-24-2) to vacate a town-owned alley right-of-way of approximately 2,000 square feet
• Companion request (CUP-24-3) for a conditional use permit to use an alley for access to 22 townhomes
• Proposed construction includes an 8-story multifamily building with commercial on the ground floor and townhomes
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2024, Planning Commission meeting

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the September 3, 2024 minutes and scheduling a public hearing for November 5, 2024 on the 801 North Main Street PRD development. No public hearings or citizen comments were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 3, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for November 5, 2024 on 801 North Main Street PRD rezoning, alley vacation, and townhome access request (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Resolution 9-B-24: Special Exception for agriculture at 301 Royal Lane (EXP-24-1)
• Resolution 9-A-24: Approval of the Blacksburg Transit Title VI Program

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.

• Approved special exception for agriculture at 301 Royal Lane (6-0)
• Adopted Blacksburg Transit Title VI Program (6-0)
• Approved Town Council minutes from September 10, 2024 (6-0)

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2060 to vacate a sanitary sewer easement at 107 Lucas Drive, with public hearing set for October 8, 2024
• Approval of a Professional Services Contract Change Order (no dollar amount specified)
• Appointment of Lawrence Spencer to the New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority
• Approval of Town Council minutes from August 20 and August 27, 2024

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.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and contract change order (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2060 to vacate sewer easement at 107 Lucas Drive, public hearing set for Oct 8, 2024
• Approved reappointment of Lawrence Spencer to New River Valley Passenger Rail Station Authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• Public hearing on exception request for agricultural use in RR-1 district on less than 2 acres at 301 Royal Lane by Anthony Grafsky
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 to create a Downtown Northwest zoning district along North Main, Turner, and Prices Fork Road
• Consent agenda: approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 6, 2024
• Reports from Zoning Ordinance Review Committee, Historic or Design Review Board, and Montgomery County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved an exception request allowing one pig and two goats on a one-acre lot in the RR-1 district at 301 Royal Lane, with conditions including restricting the animals to the fenced rear yard and limiting the exception to 10 years. The vote was 3-2 with one abstention. The commission also closed the public hearing for a proposed Downtown Northwest zoning district without making a recommendation, voting 7-0.

• Approved EXP-24-1 exception for agricultural use at 301 Royal Lane (3-2, 1 abstention)
• Closed public hearing for ZOA #60 Downtown Northwest zoning district without recommendation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 6, 2024 minutes (6-0)

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Resolution 8-C-24: Transfer $1,866,914 between ARPA Fund projects
• Assignment of cable optic license from Zayo Group, LLC to Zayo Infrastructure Holdco, LLC
• Acceptance of Amended Deed of Easement for the Transit Center (formerly Multi-Modal Transit Facility)
• Approval of Town Council minutes from August 6 and August 13, 2024

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.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, ARPA transfer, cable optic assignment, and TransitCenter easement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 8-C-24 transferring $1,866,914 between ARPA fund projects
• Authorized Town Attorney to sign consent form for Zayo Group cable optic assignment
• Approved acceptance of Amended Deed of Easement for TransitCenter

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Ordinance 2058: Accept and appropriate $232,335 Community Conservation Program Grant from Virginia Environmental Endowment
• Ordinance 2059: Accept and appropriate $54,000 grant from Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for police equipment
• Renewal of Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation operating agreement (Resolution 8-B-24)
• Community garden license agreement with Live, Work, Eat, Grow (LWEG)
• Purchase order change to Adams Construction contract

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.

• Approved consent agenda excluding Item F (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2058 accepting $232,335 for Toms Creek/Heritage Park (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2059 accepting $54,000 for police equipment (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Em Shawish to New River Valley Regional Commission (7-0)
• Moved Transit Center deed of easement to August 27 agenda

Planning Commission Meeting

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 hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 to create Downtown Northwest zoning district
• Consent item: Exception request for agricultural use at 301 Royal Lane on lot less than 2 acres (EXP-24-1)
• Consent item: Approval of Planning Commission minutes from July 2, 2024

The Blacksburg Planning Commission voted 6-0 to continue the public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60, which would create a new Downtown Northwest zoning district, until September 3, 2024. The decision was made to allow time for an economic analysis and building height views to be released, and to permit more landowner input. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including scheduling a public hearing for an agricultural exception request at 301 Royal Lane.

• Approved consent agenda including July 2, 2024 minutes and scheduling public hearing for agricultural exception at 301 Royal Lane (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for ZOA #60 Downtown Northwest zoning district to September 3, 2024 (6-0)

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

Blacksburg Town Council approved an amendment to the 2019 rezoning of 33.87 acres at 520 Patrick Henry Drive, with a reduced occupancy, on a 5-1 vote (Watson opposed). Council also approved Ordinance 2054 repealing outdated industrial cost recovery charges and Ordinance 2055 vacating a portion of public right-of-way on Progress Street, both unanimously. Two budget ordinances accepting state grant funds were introduced and scheduled for public hearings on August 13, 2024. The consent agenda, including several contracts and a resolution adding a police officer position, was approved by roll call with no opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 2051 amending the 2019 rezoning of 33.87 acres at 520 Patrick Henry Drive (5-1, Watson no)
• Approved Ordinance 2054 repealing Town Code sections 18-407 through 18-417 on industrial cost recovery charges (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2055 vacating a portion of public right-of-way on Progress Street (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 18, 2024 minutes, transit facility contracts, demolition of 103 Wilson Avenue, and Resolution 7-A-24 adding a police officer position (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2058 accepting $232,335 in Community Conservation Program grant funds; public hearing set for August 13, 2024
• Introduced Ordinance 2059 accepting $54,000 in Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services grant funds; public hearing set for August 13, 2024

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

The Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment to allow smaller lot sizes in the R-4 Low Density Residential Zoning District to address housing shortages. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for a new Downtown Northwest zoning district.

• Approved Small Lot Development Option in R-4 district (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Downtown Northwest zoning district (5-0)
• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

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

Blacksburg Town Council approved its consent agenda on a roll call vote, including participation in a proposed opioid-related claims settlement with Kroger and re-referring a proposed Downtown Northwest zoning district to the Planning Commission. Council also approved a $110,000 transfer between Water and Sewer Fund capital projects, appointed Steve Ross to the New River Valley Home Consortium Board, and confirmed a slate of board and committee appointments. No public hearings, unfinished business, or new business items were recorded; two residents spoke during citizen comments about traffic and road safety concerns.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0: Anderson, Colliver, Ford, Hager-Smith, Mattingly, Sutphin, Watson yes; none no)
• Adopted Resolution 6-D-24 transferring $110,000 between Water and Sewer Fund capital projects
• Adopted Resolution 6-E-24 appointing Steve Ross to the New River Valley Home Consortium Board
• Adopted Resolution 6-F-24 approving town participation in proposed opioid-related claims settlement with Kroger and related entities
• Adopted Resolution 6-G-24 re-referring a proposed optional Downtown Northwest zoning district text amendment to the Planning Commission
• Approved 2024 board and committee reappointments and new appointments (7-0; none no)
• Approved minutes of May 21, June 4, and June 11, 2024

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Rezoning amendment for 33.87 acres at 520 Patrick Henry Drive
• Ordinance for photo speed monitoring in school crossing zones
• Property acquisition for Harding Avenue Stormwater and Pedestrian Project
• Design-build services contract for 414 North Main Street
• Land withdrawal from Agricultural and Forestal District at 701 Bishop Rd

The Town Council approved an ordinance to use photo speed monitoring devices in school crossing zones and authorized property acquisition for the Harding Avenue Stormwater and Pedestrian Project. Several other administrative items and contracts were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 2056 to authorize photo speed monitoring in school crossing zones (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 6-A-24 to authorize property acquisition for Harding Avenue Stormwater and Pedestrian Project (7-0)
• Approved contract for design-build services at 414 North Main Street (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 6-B-24 to write off uncollectible utility receivables and real estate taxes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 6-C-24 referring a proposed R-4 zoning amendment for small lot residential development to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved amendments to the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan and 2024 Action Plan for HOME and CDBG programs (6-0)
• Approved July 4, 2024 fireworks permit for Patrick Henry Drive (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinances 2051, 2052, 2054, and 2055 with public hearings scheduled for July 9, 2024

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• RZN-24-1/ORD 2051: Rezoning amendment for 33.87 acres at the former Old Blacksburg High School site (520 Patrick Henry Drive)
• CUP-24-1: Conditional use permit for a drive-in restaurant on 1.02 acres at 1421 South Main Street
• AFD 24-1/ORD 2052: Withdrawal of 3.036 acres from the Agricultural and Forestal District at 701 Bishop Road
• ROW-24-1/ORD 2055: Vacating approximately 114,464 square feet of right-of-way at the end of Progress Street
• ZOA #61: Public hearing cancelled; rescheduled for July 2 to discuss smaller residential lot sizes in the R-4 district

The Commission approved a rezoning amendment for the Old Blacksburg High School site and a right-of-way vacation on Progress Street. A request for a drive-in coffee shop on South Main Street was denied, and a public hearing on small lot development was rescheduled.

• Approved withdrawal of 3.036 acres from Agricultural and Forestal District at 701 Bishop Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning amendment for Old Blacksburg High School site to reduce townhomes from 100 to 70 (5-2)
• Denied conditional use permit for drive-in restaurant at 1421 South Main Street (5-2)
• Approved vacation of 114,464 sq ft of right-of-way at end of Progress Street (7-0)
• Cancelled June 4 public hearing for ZOA #61; rescheduled for July 2, 2024

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Ordinance 2056: Photo speed monitoring devices in school crossing zones
• Blacksburg Transit Substance Abuse Policy approval
• Resolution 5-A-24: Support for VDOT Smart Scale application FY2026
• Approval of Town Council minutes from April 9, 16, and 23, 2024

Town Council approved the Blacksburg Transit Substance Abuse Policy and a resolution supporting a VDOT Smart Scale application for FY2026. Council also introduced an ordinance regarding photo speed monitoring in school crossing zones.

• Approved Town Council Minutes from April 9, 16, and 23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2056 for photo speed monitoring in school crossing zones; public hearing scheduled for June 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Blacksburg Transit Substance Abuse Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 5-A-24 supporting VDOT Smart Scale Application for FY2026 (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• Toms Creek Basin Planning Study presentation by Development Strategies
• Schedule June 4 hearing for rezoning amendment at 520 Patrick Henry Drive (33.87 acres)
• Schedule June 4 hearing for drive-in restaurant conditional use permit at 1421 South Main Street
• Schedule June 4 hearing to vacate 114,464 sq ft of unbuilt right-of-way at Progress Street
• Cancel May 7 hearings for ZOA #61, AFD withdrawal at 701 Bishop Road, and CUP at 203 Country Club Drive SW

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from April 2, 2024. Several public hearings were rescheduled for June 4, 2024, while three other public hearings were cancelled.

• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Scheduled June 4 public hearing for rezoning amendment at 520 Patrick Henry Drive
• Scheduled June 4 public hearing for drive-in restaurant CUP at 1421 South Main Street
• Scheduled June 4 public hearing to vacate right-of-way at Progress Street
• Rescheduled Small Lot Development Option (ZOA #61) public hearing to June 4
• Cancelled public hearing for AFD withdrawal at 701 Bishop Road
• Cancelled public hearing for multi-family residential CUP at 203 Country Club Drive SW

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Ordinance 2048: Adopting FY2025 budget and real estate tax rate
• Ordinance 2049: Increasing water and sewer service fees and meter fees
• Resolution 4-C-24: Establishing a no-show fee for The Hill Golf Course
• Resolution 4-D-24: Supporting Montgomery County Public School Board's statement on secure firearm storage
• Resolution 4-E-24: Accepting real property at 103 Wilson Ave, 145 Wilson Ave, and 311 Progress St

The Town Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and approved ordinances increasing water and sewer fees. The Council also authorized the purchase of three properties for a future parking garage and business incubator parking. A no-show fee for The Hill Golf Course was established, and a resolution supporting firearm storage safety was adopted.

• Adopted FY24/25 Budget Ordinance 2048 (6-0)
• Adopted remaining sections of Ordinance 2048 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 2049 increasing water/sewer fees (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 4-E-24 to purchase property for parking garage (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 4-C-24 establishing no-show fee for The Hill Golf Course
• Adopted Resolution 4-D-24 supporting firearm storage safety statement
• Approved April 2, 2024 Town Council minutes

Town Council Meeting

Blacksburg Town Council approved Ordinance 2047, authorizing up to $16.9 million in general obligation capital improvement and refunding bonds, and Ordinance 2050, appropriating $2,500,000 of bond proceeds to the General Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of three downtown buildings. Action on the FY24/25 budget (Ordinance 2048) and water/sewer fee increases (Ordinance 2049) was deferred to April 23, 2024. Vice Mayor Sutphin filed a Statement of Complete Disqualification regarding parts of Ordinance 2048 and said he would abstain on those portions. Council also adopted Resolution 4-B-24 certifying a closed meeting held for discussion of the performance and salaries of the Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney.

• Approved Ordinance 2047 authorizing up to $16.9M in general obligation capital improvement and refunding bonds (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2050 appropriating $2,500,000 of bond proceeds to the General Capital Improvement Fund (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of March 19 and March 26, 2024 (6-0)
• Deferred action on FY24/25 budget (Ordinance 2048) and water/sewer fee increases (Ordinance 2049) to April 23, 2024
• Accepted Vice Mayor Sutphin's Statement of Complete Disqualification and planned abstention on parts of Ordinance 2048
• Adopted Resolution 4-B-24 certifying the propriety of the April 9, 2024 closed meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned to closed meeting for annual evaluation of performance and salaries of Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney (6-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• Preliminary plat review for Glade Spring Crossing (176 lots, 45 acres, 1006 Glade Road)
• Withdrawal of 3.036 acres from Agricultural and Forestal District at 701 Bishop Road
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #61 public hearing cancelled and rescheduled to May 7, 2024

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 176-lot mixed-use development at 1006 Glade Road, including two variances. Other scheduled public hearings were postponed to May 7, 2024.

• Approved Glade Spring Crossing Preliminary Plat and two variances (8-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 701 Bishop Road AFD withdrawal for May 7, 2024
• Rescheduled Zoning Ordinance Amendment #61 public hearing for May 7, 2024

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from two previous meetings and a funding increase for survey work. Multiple community organizations presented FY2025 funding requests, and several residents spoke regarding a cease fire resolution.

• Approved Town Council Minutes for March 5 and March 12, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved $4,000 change order for additional survey work for the MMTF project (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Ordinance 2047: Authorizes issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024
• Ordinance 2048: Adopts the FY2025 budget, real estate tax rate, and appropriations
• Ordinance 2049: Amends town code to increase fees for water and sewer services and meter fees
• Ordinance 2050: Amends FY2023/2024 operating budget to appropriate $2,500,000 of bond proceeds to the General Capital Improvement Fund

Town Council approved the February minutes and introduced four ordinances for public hearings on April 9, 2024. These include the FY 2024-2025 budget, bond issuances, and increases to water and sewer fees.

• Approved Town Council Minutes for February 20 and February 27, 2024 (7-0)
• Scheduled April 9 public hearing for Ordinance 2047 regarding General Obligation Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds
• Scheduled April 9 public hearing for Ordinance 2048 regarding the FY 2024-2025 Budget and Real Estate Tax Rate
• Scheduled April 9 public hearing for Ordinance 2049 regarding water and sewer service and meter fee increases
• Scheduled April 9 public hearing for Ordinance 2050 to appropriate $2,500,000 of bond proceeds to the General Capital Improvement Fund

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• Approval of February 6, 2024 minutes
• Schedule public hearing for Glade Spring Crossing Major Subdivision (176 lots, 45 acres, 1006 Glade Road)
• Cancel March 5 public hearing for ZOA #61 (Small Lot Development Option in R-4 district), reschedule to April 2
• Cancel April 2 public hearing for CUP 23-4 (multi-family ground floor, 203 Country Club Drive SW), reschedule to May 7

The Planning Commission approved its consent agenda 6-0, which included scheduling a public hearing for April 2, 2024, on the Glade Spring Crossing minor subdivision preliminary plat for 176 lots on 45 acres at 1006 Glade Road. The consent agenda also cancelled and rescheduled the March 5 public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment #61 (Small Lot Development Option in R-4) to April 2, 2024, and cancelled and rescheduled the April 2 public hearing on conditional use permit CUP-23-4 (multi-family ground-floor use at 203 Country Club Drive SW) to May 7, 2024. No other substantive business was decided; citizen comment, unfinished business, and new business reports were all recorded as none.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for April 2, 2024, on Glade Spring Crossing minor subdivision preliminary plat (176 lots, 45 acres, 1006 Glade Road)
• Cancelled March 5 public hearing and rescheduled to April 2, 2024, for Zoning Ordinance Amendment #61 (Small Lot Development Option in R-4)
• Cancelled April 2 public hearing and rescheduled to May 7, 2024, for CUP-23-4 (multi-family ground-floor use at 203 Country Club Drive SW)
• Approved February 6, 2024, Planning Commission minutes

Town Council Meeting

Blacksburg Town Council approved its consent agenda on a unanimous roll call vote (7-0). That agenda included the minutes of January 30, February 6, and February 13, 2024, donation of a surplus 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 to the Newport Fire Department, and the Town Council Strategic Goals. There were no public hearings, no unfinished business, and no new business. During citizen comments, four residents raised concerns about the care, transparency, and oversight of St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall and its artifacts; no action was recorded on those comments.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0 roll call: Anderson, Colliver, Ford, Hager-Smith, Mattingly, Sutphin, Watson yes; none no)
• Approved minutes of January 30, February 6, and February 13, 2024
• Approved donation of surplus 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 to Newport Fire Department
• Approved Town Council Strategic Goals

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Ordinance 2038: civil penalty for certain trash violations
• Ordinance 2040: new section 17-315 to prohibit overcrowding in buildings
• Resolution 2-C-24: deed designating Meadowbrook Drive property as open space
• Resolution 2-B-24: transfer $67,000 between Water and Sewer Fund capital projects
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from Jan 16 and Jan 23, 2024

The Town Council approved two new ordinances creating a $50 fine for certain trash violations and prohibiting building overcrowding. Council also designated portions of Town property along Meadowbrook Drive as permanent open space.

• Approved $67,000 transfer between Water and Sewer Fund Capital Projects (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2038 establishing a $50 civil penalty for certain trash violations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2040 prohibiting overcrowding in buildings (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2-C-24 designating Town property along Meadowbrook Drive as open space (7-0)
• Approved Town Council minutes from January 16 and January 23, 2024 (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment #61: Small Lot Development Option in R-4 district
• CUP 23-4: Multi-family residential use at 203 Country Club Drive SW
• Approval of January 2, 2024, Planning Commission Minutes

The Planning Commission approved its consent agenda 6-0, scheduling a March 5, 2024 public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment #61, which would create a Small Lot Development Option in the R-4 Low Density Residential district. The commission cancelled the February 6 public hearing on CUP-23-4, a conditional use permit for multi-family ground-floor use at 203 Country Club Drive SW, and rescheduled it for April 2, 2024. No citizen comment was offered, and the commission adjourned at 6:35 pm. Jerry Ford Jr. reported that Town Council approved the Capital Improvement Program and discussed strategic goals from its January 2024 retreat.

• Approved consent agenda, including January 2, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Scheduled March 5, 2024 public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment #61 (small lot option in R-4)
• Cancelled February 6, 2024 public hearing for CUP-23-4 at 203 Country Club Drive SW; rescheduled to April 2, 2024

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Adoption of Capital Improvement Program for FY2024/25–FY2028/29
• Approval of Town Council minutes from January 2 and January 9, 2024
• Confirmation of Blacksburg Fire and Rescue Squad officers for 2024
• Approval of Blacksburg 2024 Legislative Priorities

The Town Council unanimously adopted a Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024/2025 through 2028/2029. The council also approved the 2024 legislative priorities and confirmed fire and rescue officers.

• Adopted Capital Improvement Program for FY2024/2025 through FY2028/2029 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Legislative Priorities (7-0)
• Confirmed Blacksburg Fire and Rescue Squad Officers for 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Town Council minutes from January 2 and January 9, 2024 (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

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.

• Public hearing on FY2024/2025-2028/2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Ordinance 2045: appropriate $927,000 bond proceeds to Water/Sewer CIP and $800,000 to Stormwater CIP
• Ordinance 2046: lease office space at 141 Jackson Street NE to NRV Land Trust
• Ordinance 2038: civil penalty for certain trash violations; public hearing Feb 13, 2024
• Ordinance 2040: prohibit overcrowding in buildings; public hearing Feb 13, 2024

The Town Council elected Michael Sutphin as Vice Mayor and adopted a consent agenda including resolutions to delete a street from town ownership and transfer $426,415 between water and sewer funds. During public hearings, the Council approved Ordinance 2045, appropriating $927,000 for sewer cost sharing and $800,000 for a regional stormwater project using bond proceeds. The Council also approved a lease of office space at 141 Jackson Street NE to the New River Land Trust and introduced ordinances regarding trash penalties and building overcrowding for future hearings.

• Elected Michael Sutphin as Vice Mayor (5-0, Sutphin abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 1-A-24 deleting a street from town ownership
• Adopted Resolution 1-C-24 transferring $426,415 between water and sewer funds
• Approved Ordinance 2045 appropriating $927,000 for sewer and $800,000 for stormwater (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2046 leasing space at 141 Jackson Street NE to New River Land Trust (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2038 on trash penalties for Feb 13 hearing
• Introduced Ordinance 2040 on building overcrowding for Feb 13 hearing
• Approved 2024 Council appointments and affiliations (6-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

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.

• CUP 23-4: Conditional Use Permit for multi-family residential use at 203 Country Club Drive SW

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting. A public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for multi-family use at 203 Country Club Drive SW was cancelled and rescheduled.

• Approved December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Cancelled Jan 2 public hearing for CUP-23-4 at 203 Country Club Drive SW and rescheduled for Feb 6, 2024