Blacksburg public meetings in 2025

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss and vote on multiple ordinances including rezoning requests for Webb Street and University City Boulevard, a solar power purchase agreement with TB Solar, LLC, and amendments to tax exemption limits for elderly and disabled residents. The meeting will also include public hearings on these items and the introduction of the Capital Improvement Program.

• Ordinance 2102: Solar Power Purchase Agreement with TB Solar, LLC
• Ordinance 2090: Rezoning ± 2.638 Acres at 305, 306 and 309 Webb Street and 800 Orchard Street
• Ordinance 2094: Rezoning ± 4.637 Acres at 702, 810, 820, 840 and 844 University City Boulevard
• Ordinance 2104: Amending tax exemption limits for elderly and disabled persons
• Ordinance 2001: Creating the Downtown Northwest Zoning District

The Town Council denied two rezoning requests for large student housing developments: Ordinance 2090 for Tech Terrace (703 beds) and Ordinance 2094 for University City Boulevard (821 beds). It approved a new Downtown Northwest zoning district, a solar power purchase agreement, and several other items. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a duplex on Washington Street and appointments to the sanitation authority.

• Denied Ordinance 2090 rezoning for Tech Terrace (6-1)
• Denied Ordinance 2094 rezoning for University City Blvd (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2001 creating Downtown Northwest zoning district (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 12-B-25 conditional use permit for duplex at 205 Washington St (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2102 solar power purchase agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2096 agricultural/forestal district land withdrawal (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2104 tax exemption income/asset limit increase (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Blacksburg-VPI Sanitation Authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 2, 2025, at the Municipal Building. The body will approve minutes from the November 4 meeting and schedule a public hearing for January 6, 2026, regarding a conditional use permit for general office use at 207 W. Roanoke Street in the Old Town Residential district.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Scheduling public hearing for CUP-25-5 at 207 W. Roanoke Street (Old Town Residential) on January 6, 2026

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved the consent agenda 6-0, which included the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes and scheduling a public hearing for a conditional use permit (CUP-25-5) for general office use at 207 W. Roanoke Street. No public hearings or citizen comments were held, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Approved Planning Commission minutes for November 4, 2025 (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for CUP-25-5 (general office use at 207 W. Roanoke Street) for January 6, 2026 (6-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will meet to review the consent agenda and conduct general business. The primary action item is the authorization of a development agreement for Miller Street.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorization for Town Manager to execute the Miller Street Cooperative Development Agreement

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and authorization for the Town Manager to execute the Miller Street Cooperative Development Agreement. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. No public hearings or new business were conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Approved Town Council minutes from November 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to execute Miller Street Cooperative Development Agreement (unanimous)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings to decide on several rezoning requests, a solar power purchase agreement, and updates to town codes. The body will also introduce multiple ordinances and schedule future hearings for December 9, 2025.

• Public hearing for rezoning ± 2.7 acres at 1709 and 1711 Whipple Drive to Planned Residential (Ordinance 2095)
• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for an automotive dealership at 1711 North Main Street (Resolution 11-A-25)
• Proposed ordinance to increase income and asset limits for elderly and disabled person tax exemptions (Ordinance 2104)
• Proposed solar power purchase agreement between the Town of Blacksburg and TB Solar, LLC (Ordinance 2102)
• Public hearing to increase the bad check fee (Ordinance 2098)

The Town Council approved a rezoning of 2.7 acres at 1709-1711 Whipple Drive from RM-48 to Planned Residential, despite a resident's safety concerns. It also approved a boundary adjustment agreement with Montgomery County, a lease on the North Main Street water tank, and several code amendments including increasing the bad check fee to $50 and raising business license penalties. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 1709-1711 Whipple Drive to Planned Residential (unanimous)
• Approved boundary adjustment agreement with Montgomery County (unanimous)
• Approved lease of North Main Street water tank space to New River Valley Unwired and New Cingular Wireless (unanimous)
• Approved increase of bad check fee from $35 to $50 (unanimous)
• Approved elevating business license violation penalty to Class 2 misdemeanor (unanimous)
• Approved code amendments for building code updates and property maintenance civil penalties (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Walker AutoWorks LLC at 1711 North Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including scheduling hearings for December 9, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a multi-family duplex at 205 Washington Street SW and a rezoning request for mixed-use development at 702 University City Boulevard. The meeting will also include the approval of October 7, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Conditional Use Permit request for Multi-Family Duplex at 205 Washington Street SW
• Rezoning request from GC to PR for mixed-use development at 702 University City Boulevard

The Blacksburg Planning Commission voted 5-4 to recommend approval of a rezoning request (RZN-25-7/ORD #2094) for a six-story mixed-use building with 32 affordable housing units at 702 University City Boulevard. The commission also unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a duplex at 205 Washington Street SW. The rezoning recommendation will go to Town Council for final decision.

• Approved consent agenda including October 7, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Approved CUP-25-4 for duplex at 205 Washington Street SW with staff conditions (9-0)
• Recommended approval of RZN-25-7 rezoning at 702 University City Boulevard (5-2)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a corporate boundary adjustment agreement with Montgomery County. The body is also considering the addition of new fire department positions and a transit substance abuse policy.

• Public hearing on Town Corporate Boundary Adjustment Agreement with Montgomery County
• Resolution 10-C-25: Addition of a Fire Lieutenant and a Firefighter / Fire Inspector position
• Resolution 10-D-25: Approval of the Blacksburg Transit System 2025 Substance Abuse Policy
• Re-appointment of Jason Karas to the Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission

The Blacksburg Town Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and two resolutions, and re-appointed Jason Karas to the Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission. The council voted to defer the town corporate boundary adjustment agreement with Montgomery County to the November 12 meeting after public comments raised concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 10-C-25 and 10-D-25 (5-0)
• Deferred town corporate boundary adjustment agreement with Montgomery County to November 12 (5-0)
• Re-appointed Jason Karas to Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission for 3-year term (5-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025, at the Municipal Building. The meeting includes approval of past minutes, a resolution to adjust meeting dates, and public hearings on multiple ordinances and zoning changes. Several items are scheduled for future public hearings, including rezonings and amendments to town codes.

• Approve minutes from September 16 and 23, 2025
• Introduce Ordinance 2095 to rezone ±2.7 acres at 1709 and 1711 Whipple Drive to Medium Density Multiunit Residential
• Introduce Ordinance 2097 to lease space on North Main Street Water Tank to New River Valley Unwired Ventures, LLC and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
• Introduce Ordinance 2098 to increase bad check fee
• Schedule public hearing for November 12, 2025, on Ordinance 2075 rezoning 9.722 acres at 3503 Holiday Lane

The council unanimously approved rezoning 9.722 acres at 3503 Holiday Lane from General Commercial and Office to Planned Residential, allowing a multifamily development with up to 480 bedrooms. It also approved vacating a portion of public right-of-way along Holiday Lane for a multi-use trail. The council introduced several ordinances and scheduled public hearings for November 12, 2025, including rezoning at Whipple Drive, a water tank lease, and code amendments. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning 9.722 acres at 3503 Holiday Lane to Planned Residential (unanimous)
• Approved vacating 34,872 sq ft of right-of-way along Holiday Lane (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, meeting date change, and hearing schedules (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2095 rezoning 2.7 acres at 1709/1711 Whipple Drive; hearing Nov 12
• Introduced Ordinance 2097 leasing North Main Street water tank space; hearing Nov 12
• Introduced Ordinance 2098 increasing bad check fee; hearing Nov 12
• Introduced Ordinance 2099 amending business license requirements; hearing Nov 12
• Introduced Ordinance 2101 amending building code and property maintenance penalties; hearing Nov 12

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several development requests, including a new apartment building and a dance hall. The body will also discuss creating a new Downtown Northwest zoning district.

• CUP-25-2: Automobile dealership request at 1711 North Main Street
• CUP-25-3: Dance hall use request at 130 Jackson Street NW
• RZN-25-8: Rezoning for seven 4-bedroom townhomes at 1709 & 1711 Whipple Drive
• RZN-25-9: Rezoning for a seven-story apartment building at 305 & 309 Webb Street and 800 Orchard Street
• ZOA #60: Amendment to create a new Downtown Northwest zoning district

The Blacksburg Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for a seven-story apartment building at Tech Terrace (305 & 309 Webb St, 800 Orchard St) by a 3-4 vote, citing concerns about density, infrastructure, and pedestrian safety. The commission approved several other items, including conditional use permits for an auto dealership and a dance hall, a rezoning for townhomes on Whipple Drive, an agricultural district withdrawal, and a zoning ordinance amendment for a new Downtown Northwest district. A public hearing for a rezoning at 702 University City Blvd was canceled and rescheduled.

• Approved CUP-25-2 for auto dealership at 1711 North Main St with conditions (7-0)
• Approved CUP-25-3 for dance hall at 130 Jackson St NW with conditions (7-0)
• Approved RZN-25-8 for townhomes at 1709 & 1711 Whipple Dr (7-0)
• Denied RZN-25-9 for Tech Terrace redevelopment (3-4)
• Approved AFD-25-1 for withdrawal of 4.672 acres at 701 Bishop Rd (7-0)
• Approved ZOA #60 for Downtown Northwest zoning district (6-1)
• Canceled public hearing for RZN-25-7 at 702 University City Blvd, rescheduled to Nov 4

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment to accept VDOT funds for the Cycle Track Project. The body is also considering approvals for emergency medical services and law enforcement mutual aid agreements.

• Ordinance 2100: Appropriating $108,846 in VDOT funds for the Cycle Track Project
• Blacksburg Rescue Squad Emergency Medical Services Agreement
• Law Enforcement Mutual Aid and Cooperative Agreements with Montgomery County and the Town of Christiansburg
• Re-appointment of Lauren Colliver and Susan Mattingly to the New River Valley Agency on Aging

The Blacksburg Town Council approved Ordinance 2100, accepting $108,846 in VDOT funds and matching $108,846 from the town fund balance for the Eheart Cycle Track project. The consent agenda, including minutes, an EMS agreement, and mutual aid agreements, was also approved. Councilmembers Colliver and Mattingly were re-appointed to the New River Valley Agency on Aging. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2100 accepting $108,846 VDOT funds and $108,846 town match for Eheart Cycle Track (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, EMS agreement, and mutual aid agreements (5-0)
• Re-appointed Colliver and Mattingly to New River Valley Agency on Aging (5-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings to decide on a conditional use permit for a camp and two budget appropriations. The body will also introduce several ordinances regarding rezoning, subdivision rules, and right-of-way changes.

• Conditional Use Permit for a camp at 2190 Merrimac Road
• Appropriation of $108,846 for the Cycle Track Project
• Appropriation of $55,000 in Criminal Justice Services Grant Funds
• Proposed rezoning of ± 9.722 acres at 3503 Holiday Lane to Planned Residential District
• Proposed vacating of public right-of-way at Holiday Lane

The Town Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a camp with short-term overnight stays at the historic Linkous-Kipps House, despite one neighbor's concerns. The council also approved budget amendments for traffic signal controllers and mobile data equipment for police, and introduced several ordinances for future public hearings.

• Approved Resolution 9-B-25 granting conditional use permit for camp at 2190 Merrimac Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2092 appropriating General Fund balance for traffic signal controllers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2093 accepting $55,000 grant for police mobile data equipment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, VDOT revenue sharing resolution, and introduced ordinances for public hearings (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2025, at the Municipal Building. The body will approve minutes from the August 5 meeting and schedule public hearings for October 7 on multiple rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and ordinance amendments. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Approve August 5, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
• Schedule October 7 public hearing for CUP-25-2 (automobile dealership at 1711 N Main St)
• Schedule October 7 public hearing for CUP-25-3 (dance hall at 130 Jackson St NW)
• Schedule October 7 public hearing for RZN-25-7/ORD #2094 (rezoning 702 University City Blvd from GC to PR)
• Schedule October 7 public hearing for RZN-25-8/ORD #2095 (7 townhomes at 1709 & 1711 Whipple Dr)

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved a rezoning request (RZN-25-6/ORD #2091) for the Yellow Sulphur Apartments project at 3503 Holiday Lane, changing 9.77 acres from GC General Commercial and O Office to PR Planned Residential for a multi-family development with up to 480 bedrooms. The companion request to vacate Holiday Lane (ROW-25-2) was also approved 6-2. The commission also approved three ordinances (2082, 2083, 2084) amending subdivision and zoning regulations, and scheduled public hearings for October 7, 2025, on several other rezoning and conditional use permit requests.

• Approved RZN-25-6/ORD #2091 rezoning for Yellow Sulphur Apartments (6-2)
• Approved ROW-25-2 to vacate Holiday Lane (6-2)
• Approved Ordinance #2082 amending Subdivision Ordinance sections (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2083 amending Zoning Ordinance sections (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2084 amending Subdivision Ordinance sections (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and scheduling hearings for October 7 (8-0)

Blacksburg Town Council Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County and the NAACP MRF are hosting a candidate forum for the Blacksburg Town Council. Five candidates are vying for three open seats. The event allows residents to hear from candidates and ask questions.

• Candidates: Susan G. Anderson, Darryl R. Campbell, Lauren M. Colliver, Joel L. Goodhart, and James D. Harder
• Location: Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Date and Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will meet on August 26, 2025, to approve three resolutions: two opioid-related settlements and one on future student housing development. The meeting will also include re-appointment of a local airport authority member and standard procedural items.

• Approval of opioid settlement with Sackler Family (Resolution 8-E-25)
• Approval of opioid settlement with multiple pharmaceutical companies (Resolution 8-G-25)
• Approval of resolution on future student housing development (Resolution 8-F-25)
• Re-appointment of Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop to Virginia Tech/Montgomery Regional Airport Authority for 4-year term

The Blacksburg Town Council approved the consent agenda, including resolutions to participate in opioid-related settlements against the Sackler family and several pharmaceutical companies, and a resolution on future student housing development. The council also reappointed Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop to the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Regional Airport Authority. No public hearings or citizen comments were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including opioid settlement resolutions and student housing resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8-E-25 to participate in Sackler family opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8-F-25 on future student housing development (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8-G-25 to participate in opioid settlement with multiple pharmaceutical companies (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop to Virginia Tech/Montgomery Regional Airport Authority for 4-year term (unanimous)

Blacksburg Mayoral Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters and NAACP Montgomery County-Radford City-Floyd County Branch hosted a nonpartisan mayoral candidate forum for Blacksburg on August 21, 2025. Two candidates, Peter Macedo and Michael D. Sutphin, participated at the Blacksburg Municipal Building. The event allowed residents to hear candidate positions ahead of the November 4, 2025 election.

• Forum held at Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
• Candidates: Peter Macedo and Michael D. Sutphin
• Nonpartisan event co-hosted by League of Women Voters and NAACP MRF

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on updating the Town Procurement Code. The body is also deciding on fee waivers for two affordable housing developments and adopting a hazard mitigation plan.

• Resolution 8-B-25: Waiver of water and sewer availability fees for Stroubles Ridge Affordable Housing Development
• Resolution 8-C-25: Waiver of water and sewer availability fees for Airport Road Affordable Housing Development
• Ordinance 2078: Update to Town Procurement Code to incorporate Virginia Public Procurement Act provisions
• Ordinance 2093: Appropriation of $55,000 Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grant funds
• Resolution 8-A-25: Adoption of the New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update

The Town Council approved an update to the town procurement code, incorporating state law provisions. It also approved waivers of water and sewer availability fees for two affordable housing developments, with Vice Mayor Sutphin abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The consent agenda was approved with these items handled separately.

• Approved Ordinance 2078 updating the procurement code (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 8-B-25 waiving water/sewer fees for Stroubles Ridge affordable housing (6-0, Sutphin abstained)
• Approved Resolution 8-C-25 waiving water/sewer fees for Airport Road affordable housing (6-0, Sutphin abstained)
• Approved Resolution 8-A-25 adopting the New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved Resolution 8-D-25 stating position on campaign finance reform
• Introduced Ordinance 2092 to appropriate fund balance for traffic signal controllers, public hearing set for Sept 9
• Introduced Ordinance 2093 to accept $55,000 grant from VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services, public hearing set for Sept 9
• Re-scheduled public hearing for CUP-25-1 (outdoor camp at 2190 Merrimac Rd) to Sept 9

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to schedule public hearings for two rezoning and ordinance items. One previously scheduled public hearing for a rezoning request has been cancelled and rescheduled.

• RZN-25-6-Yellow Sulphur Apartments PRD rezoning request at 3503 Holiday Lane
• Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance Stakeholder Group and General Assembly Amendments
• RZN-25-5-Tech Terrace PRD rezoning request at 305 & 309 Webb Street (hearing cancelled and rescheduled)

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved the consent agenda 7-0, which included scheduling public hearings for September 2, 2025, on the Yellow Sulphur Apartment PRD rezoning request and the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance amendments. The Tech Terrace PRD rezoning public hearing was cancelled and rescheduled for September 2. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved July 1, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for RZN-25-6 Yellow Sulphur Apartment PRD rezoning at 3503 Holiday Lane for Sept. 2, 2025
• Scheduled public hearing for Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance Stakeholder Group and General Assembly Amendments for Sept. 2, 2025
• Cancelled Aug. 5, 2025 public hearing for RZN-25-5 Tech Terrace PRD rezoning at 305 & 309 Webb St. and rescheduled for Sept. 2, 2025

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold public hearings on several land-use changes and local ordinances. The body is deciding on rezonings for properties on North Main Street and Jefferson Street, as well as a speed limit change on Prices Fork Road.

• Ordinance 2080: Rezoning an additional parcel at 825 N. Main to Planned Residential District
• Ordinance 2079: Rezoning 0.655± acres at 103 Jefferson Street and East Roanoke Street
• Ordinance 2087: Lowering the speed limit on Prices Fork Road
• Ordinance 2081: Vacating +/- 2,981 square feet of Town-owned alley right-of-way
• Ordinance 2088: Authorizing the lease of office space at 104 Draper Road

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a recreation camp. Several other scheduled public hearings and rezoning requests have been cancelled or rescheduled.

• Public hearing for CUP-25-1-Graham Outdoor Recreation Camp Conditional Use Permit at 2190 Merrimac Road
• Scheduling of public hearing for August 5, 2025, for RZN-25-5-Tech Terrace PRD rezoning at 305 & 309 Webb Street
• Cancellation of public hearing for RZN-25-4-Yellow Sulphur Apartments PRD rezoning at 3503 Holiday Lane
• Cancellation of public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment #60 to create a Downtown Northwest zoning district

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an outdoor educational and recreational camp with a lodge at the historic Linkous-Kipps House, 2190 Merrimac Road, with all staff-recommended conditions. The permit allows up to three events per week, overnight stays limited to 90 days per year for no more than 10 guests, and event hours from 8 AM to 10 PM. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including scheduling a public hearing for the Tech Terrace PRD rezoning and canceling two other public hearings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CUP-25-1 Graham Outdoor Recreation Camp conditional use permit at 2190 Merrimac Road with all staff conditions (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 3, 2025 (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for RZN-25-5 Tech Terrace PRD rezoning at 305 & 309 Webb Street for August 5, 2025
• Canceled public hearing for RZN-25-4 Yellow Sulphur Apartments PRD rezoning at 3503 Holiday Lane and rescheduled for later date
• Canceled public hearing for ZOA #60/ORD #2001 Downtown Northwest zoning district and rescheduled for later date

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will hold a public hearing to decide on appropriating VDOT revenue sharing funds. The council is also considering several resolutions regarding debt write-offs and fund transfers.

• Ordinance 2089: Appropriating $2,397,387 in Virginia Department of Transportation Revenue Sharing Funds
• Resolution 6-D-25: Transferring $370,000.00 between Water and Sewer Fund Capital Projects
• Resolution 6-C-25: Writing off uncollectible water, sewer, refuse service, stormwater receivables, and real estate taxes
• Change Order: Blacksburg Transit Contract Extension
• Appointments for various boards including the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss several rezoning requests and budget amendments. The body is also deciding on agreements for a new regional emergency radio system and a fireworks permit.

• Appropriation of $2,397,387 in VDOT Revenue Sharing Funds (Ordinance 2089)
• Rezoning 0.655± acres at 103 Jefferson Street and East Roanoke Street (Ordinance 2079)
• Rezoning amendment for a parcel at 825 N. Main (Ordinance 2080)
• Agreements for New River Valley Emergency Communications Regional Authority radio system (Resolutions 6-A-25 and 6-B-25)
• Proposed speed limit reduction on Prices Fork Road (Ordinance 2087)

The Town Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions supporting the New River Valley Emergency Communications Regional Authority's radio system acquisition and bond issuance, as well as a fireworks permit for Independence Day. Several ordinances were introduced and scheduled for public hearings, including rezoning at 103 Jefferson Street and an additional parcel at 825 N. Main, a speed limit reduction on Prices Fork Road, and a lease for office space at 104 Draper Road. No public hearings or new business were conducted.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 6-A-25: Allocation formula for NRV Emergency Communications Authority radio system
• Approved Resolution 6-B-25: Support agreement for revenue bonds for NRV Emergency Communications Authority
• Approved Independence Day fireworks permit
• Introduced Ordinance 2079: Rezoning 0.655 acres at 103 Jefferson St and East Roanoke St, public hearing July 8
• Introduced Ordinance 2080: Rezoning additional parcel at 825 N. Main, public hearing July 8
• Introduced Ordinance 2089: Accept $2,397,387 VDOT revenue sharing funds, public hearing June 24
• Introduced Ordinance 2087: Lower speed limit on Prices Fork Road, public hearing July 8

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning requests for properties on Jefferson Street and North Main Street. The body will also schedule future hearings for a new zoning district and two other development requests.

• Public hearing for RZN-25-2: Rezoning 103 Jefferson Street from R-5 Transitional Residential to PR Planned Residential
• Public hearing for RZN-25-3: Rezoning amendment for property around 801 North Main Street, Kabrich Street, Winston Avenue and Progress Street
• Public hearing for ROW-25-1: Request to vacate a Town-owned alley and additional right-of-way
• Scheduling of public hearing for ZOA #60/ORD #2001 to create a Downtown Northwest zoning district
• Scheduling of public hearings for CUP-25-1 (2190 Merrimac Road) and RZN-25-4 (3503 Holiday Lane)

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved two rezoning requests and a right-of-way vacation, all by 7-0 votes. The Clydesview request rezones 103 Jefferson Street to allow 10 single-family homes, and the RZN-25-3 amendment adds the former Speedway parcel to a larger mixed-use development with up to 869 bedrooms. The commission also scheduled public hearings for three items on the consent agenda for July 1, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and scheduling of three public hearings (7-0)
• Approved RZN-25-2 Clydesview rezoning at 103 Jefferson Street with proffers and exceptions (7-0)
• Approved ROW-25-1 to vacate town-owned alley right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved RZN-25-3 rezoning amendment at 801 North Main Street with exceptions (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider adopting the budget and real estate tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The body is also deciding on fee increases for water, sewer, solid waste, and recycling services.

• Ordinance 2076: Adoption of FY25/26 budget and real estate tax rate
• Ordinance 2077: Fee increases for water, sewer, solid waste, and recycling
• Resolution 5-B-25: Re-referring a proposed Downtown Northwest Zoning District amendment to the Planning Commission
• Resolution 5-C-25: Transferring funds between capital projects in General, Stormwater, Water and Sewer, and VDOT Revenue Sharing funds
• Resolution 5-A-25: Resolution to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors regarding Student Life Village

Town Council adopted the FY25/26 budget ordinance (2076) in two parts, with Vice Mayor Sutphin abstaining from the second vote due to a disqualification. Council also approved a separate ordinance (2077) increasing water, sewer, and solid waste fees. The consent agenda, including resolutions on Virginia Tech's Student Life Village and a proposed Downtown Northwest zoning district, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted FY26 budget ordinance 2076, excluding section 4(a)(ii) and sections 6-7 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance 2076 section 4(a)(ii) and sections 6-7 (6-0, Sutphin abstained)
• Approved ordinance 2077 increasing water, sewer, and solid waste fees (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and resolutions 5-A-25, 5-B-25, 5-C-25 (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings on the FY25/26 recommended budget package, which includes adopting a real estate tax rate and increasing water/sewer and solid waste fees. Also up for a public hearing is Ordinance 2069 to waive utility availability fees for affordable housing developments. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, the HOME and CDBG Program Action Plan, and introduction of an encroachment ordinance for 411 Draper Road. Final action on the budget ordinances is scheduled for May 27.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2069 to waive utility availability fees for affordable housing developments
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2076 adopting the FY25/26 budget and real estate tax rate
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2077 increasing water/sewer and solid waste recycling fees
• Consent agenda introduction of Ordinance 2086 permitting an encroachment at 411 Draper Road
• Consent agenda approval of the HOME and CDBG Program Action Plan

The council approved an ordinance waiving utility availability fees for certain affordable housing developments. It also approved consent agenda items, including minutes and an encroachment ordinance, and introduced a budget package for final action on May 27. No public comments were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2069 waiving utility availability fees for affordable housing developments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A and C: April minutes and encroachment ordinance for 411 Draper Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda item B: HOME and CDBG Program Action Plan (5-0, Sutphin abstained)
• Introduced Ordinance 2086 for encroachment at 411 Draper Road, scheduled public hearing for June 10, 2025
• Deferred action on FY25/26 budget (Ordinances 2076 and 2077) to May 27, 2025

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, schedule public hearings for two rezoning requests (Clydesview and North Main Street area), and review variance requests for a subdivision plat at 210 Farmingdale Lane. Committee reports and planning updates are also on the agenda.

• RZN-25-2-Clydesview: rezoning 103 Jefferson Street from R-5 to PR Planned Residential; public hearing set for June 3, 2025
• RZN-25-3: rezoning amendment to RZN-24-2/ORD 2062 for properties around 801 North Main Street, Kabrich Street, Winston Avenue, Progress Street; public hearing set for June 3, 2025
• PLAT-24-16: additional review of variance requests 5-303 and 5-500 for Farmingdale Major Subdivision preliminary plat at 210 Farmingdale Lane
• Approval of April 1, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved two variance requests and the preliminary plat for the Farmingdale Major Subdivision at 210 Farmingdale Lane, all by 8-0 votes. The variances waive right-of-way dedication and multi-use trail construction requirements. The commission also approved the consent agenda, scheduling public hearings for two rezoning requests for June 3, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda including April 1, 2025 minutes and scheduling public hearings for RZN-25-2 and RZN-25-3 (8-0)
• Approved variance to Sec. 5-303 to not dedicate right-of-way for Farmingdale subdivision (8-0)
• Approved variance to Sec. 5-500 to not dedicate or construct multi-use trail in greenway easements (8-0)
• Approved PLAT-24-16 Farmingdale Major Subdivision preliminary plat at 210 Farmingdale Lane (8-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider consent agenda items, including professional services agreements for wetland studies and sewer project inspection, and receive a presentation on Prices Fork Road speed limits. A closed meeting is scheduled for performance evaluations of the Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 1 and April 8, 2025
• Agreement for Professional Services with Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
• Agreement for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for Infiltration and Inflow Abatement Project
• Presentation on Prices Fork Road Speed Limits
• Closed meeting for annual performance evaluation of Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and two professional services agreements. A citizen raised traffic safety concerns along Price's Fork Road, and staff presented a speed limit reduction recommendation. The council then adjourned to a closed meeting to evaluate staff performance.

• Approved consent agenda including April 1 and April 8 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign agreement with Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (6-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign construction engineering agreement for Infiltration and Inflow Abatement Project (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 4-C-25 certifying propriety of closed meeting (6-0)

Town Council Meeting

The council will vote on consent agenda items including introducing ordinances to waive utility fees for affordable housing, adopt the FY2025/2026 budget, and increase water/sewer and solid waste fees. A public hearing will be held on consolidating erosion and stormwater management regulations. The council will also introduce the recommended operating budget for the next fiscal year.

• Ordinance 2069: Waiving utility availability fees for affordable housing developments
• Ordinance 2076: Adopting FY2025/2026 budget and real estate tax rate (introduced, public hearing May 13)
• Ordinance 2077: Increasing fees for water, sewer, solid waste, and recycling
• Public hearing on consolidation of erosion and stormwater management regulations (Ordinances 2061 A, B, C)
• Appointment of Captain J. Teubert to New River Valley Alcohol Safety Awareness Program

The council approved three ordinances consolidating erosion and stormwater management regulations, effective July 1, 2025. The changes raise the stormwater quality threshold to 10,000 square feet and add exceptions for certain duplexes. The council also approved the consent agenda, including introducing ordinances for the FY2025/2026 budget, utility fee increases, and utility fee waivers for affordable housing, all with public hearings scheduled for May 13, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance 2061 (a), (b), and (c) consolidating erosion and stormwater regulations (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and employee rules revisions (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2069 waiving utility availability fees for affordable housing; public hearing May 13, 2025
• Introduced Ordinance 2076 adopting FY2025/2026 budget and real estate tax rate; public hearing May 13, 2025
• Introduced Ordinance 2077 increasing water, sewer, and solid waste fees; public hearing May 13, 2025
• Approved appointment of Captain J. Teubert to New River Valley Alcohol Safety Awareness Program (6-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat for a major subdivision. A separate rezoning request for a property on Holiday Lane has been withdrawn and cancelled.

• Public hearing for PLAT-24-16-Farmingdale Major Subdivision preliminary plat at 210 Farmingdale Lane
• Cancelled public hearing for RZN-25-1/ORD #2075 rezone request at 3503 Holiday Lane

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved two variances for the Farmingdale Major Subdivision at 210 Farmingdale Lane, allowing T-turnarounds instead of bulb cul-de-sacs and driveways closer than 50 feet to intersections. The commission tabled decisions on two other variances—one to not dedicate right-of-way to adjoining properties and one to not dedicate or construct a multi-use trail—until the next public hearing. A rezoning request for Catalyst Blacksburg at 3503 Holiday Lane was withdrawn by the applicant, canceling the public hearing.

• Approved variances to Sec. 5-310(a) and 5-318(d) for Farmingdale subdivision (7-0)
• Tabled variances to Sec. 5-303 and 5-500 until next public hearing (7-0)
• Closed public comment on tabled variances (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 4, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Rezoning request RZN-25-1/ORD #2075 withdrawn by applicant

Town Council Meeting

This is a regular meeting with no public hearings or new business. The council will consider consent items including approval of minutes from March 4 and March 3, 2025. Citizen comments are scheduled for FY2025/2026 agency funding requests and other matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Citizen comments on FY2025/2026 agency funding requests
• Approval of March 4, 2025 Town Council minutes
• Approval of March 3, 2025 Work Session minutes

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting, by a unanimous roll call vote. No public hearings, unfinished business, or new business were on the agenda. The meeting consisted primarily of citizen comments from various organizations requesting funding for the FY2025/2026 budget, but no funding decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including March 4, 2025 minutes (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on rezoning 2.80 acres at 801 North Main Street to Planned Residential, vacating a town-owned alley, and granting a conditional use permit for non-single-unit dwellings. Also up for hearings: lighting at a park at 2100 Toms Creek Road, rezoning 1.59 acres at 402 Clay Street, amending sanitary sewer design standards, and lowering speed limits on certain streets. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, consolidation of erosion/stormwater regulations, transferring $360,000 and $2,375,572.25 between water and sewer fund capital projects, and updating employee rules.

• Rezoning 2.80 acres at 801 North Main Street from General Commercial/R-5 to Planned Residential (Ordinance 2062)
• Vacating ±2,000 sq ft of town-owned alley between Kabrich Street and Progress Street NW (Ordinance 2063)
• Transferring $360,000 between water and sewer fund capital projects (Resolution 3-B-25)
• Transferring $2,375,572.25 between water and sewer fund capital projects (Resolution 3-C-25)
• Lowering speed limits on certain town streets (Ordinance 2071)

Council approved Ordinance 2062, rezoning 2.80 acres at 801 North Main Street and nearby blocks from General Commercial and R-5 Transitional Residential to Planned Residential, allowing an 8-story multifamily building. The vote was 4-3, with Mayor Hager-Smith and Councilmembers Mattingly, Sutphin, and Watson in favor, and Anderson, Colliver, and Ford opposed. Council also approved the related alley vacation (Ordinance 2063) and conditional use permit (Resolution 3-E-25) by 6-1 votes, with Anderson dissenting. All other public hearing items, including a lighting permit at 2100 Toms Creek Road, a rezoning at 402 Clay Street, sewer code amendments, and speed limit reductions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2062 rezoning 2.80 acres at 801 North Main Street to Planned Residential for an 8-story multifamily development (4-3 vote).
• Approved Ordinance 2063 vacating ~2,000 sq ft of Town-owned alley right-of-way (6-1 vote).
• Approved Resolution 3-E-25 granting a conditional use permit for alley access to proposed townhomes (6-1 vote).
• Approved Resolution 3-F-25 granting a conditional use permit for lighting at a public park at 2100 Toms Creek Road (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance 2068 rezoning 1.59 acres at 402 Clay Street to Planned Residential, with 20% of units for residents under 80% AMI (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance 2070 amending sanitary sewer construction code (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance 2071 lowering speed limits on certain town streets (unanimous).
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, stormwater ordinance introduction, fund transfers, and employee rules revisions (unanimous).

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and schedule future public hearings. Two specific development projects are being moved toward the public hearing phase.

• Scheduling a public hearing for April 1, 2025, regarding PLAT-24-16-Farmingdale Major Subdivision at 210 Farmingdale Road
• Scheduling a public hearing for April 1, 2025, regarding RZN-25-1/ORD #2075-Catalyst Blacksburg Planned Residential (PRD) rezone request at 3503 Holiday Lane

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved the consent agenda 6-0, which included the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes and scheduling public hearings for April 1, 2025 on a subdivision plat and a rezoning request. No public hearings or citizen comments were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Farmingdale Major Subdivision Plat at 210 Farmingdale Lane for April 1, 2025
• Scheduled public hearing for Catalyst Blacksburg PRD rezone at 3503 Holiday Lane for April 1, 2025

Town Council Meeting

Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on the St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall update. Under the consent agenda, they will consider approving the Downtown Façade Grant Program Guidelines and meeting minutes. An appointment of Jason Karas to the Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission is also scheduled. No public hearings are listed.

• Presentation on St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall update
• Approval of Downtown Façade Grant Program Guidelines (consent agenda)
• Approval of Town Council minutes from Jan 28 and Feb 4, 2025
• Appointment of Jason Karas to Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission
• Citizen comments period

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and Downtown Façade Grant Program Guidelines, and appointed Jason Karas to the Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission. No public hearings were held. Citizen comments raised concerns about the 801 North Main Street development and council engagement.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan/Feb minutes and Façade Grant Program Guidelines (6-0)
• Appointed Jason Karas to Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission (6-0)

Town Council Meeting

The Blacksburg Town Council will consider a public censure resolution, introduce ordinances to amend sanitary sewer construction standards and lower speed limits on certain streets, and hold public hearings on a regional tourism agreement and accepting a donated property at 2700 Meadowbrook Drive. Previously scheduled public hearings on an alley vacation, rezoning at 801 North Main Street, and a conditional use permit have been postponed to March 11, 2025.

• Resolution 2-A-25: Public censure resolution
• Ordinance 2070: Amend Town Code on sanitary sewer construction standards (introduce, public hearing March 11)
• Ordinance 2071: Lower speed limits on certain town streets (introduce, public hearing March 11)
• Ordinance 2072: Authorize regional tourism agreement (public hearing)
• Ordinance 2074: Accept donation and lease of 2700 Meadowbrook Drive (public hearing)

The Town Council approved a regional tourism agreement with Montgomery County and Christiansburg, and accepted a property at 2700 Meadowbrook Drive to lease to Friends of the Huckleberry for five years to fund trail projects. Several public hearings were postponed to March 11, 2025, and a resolution of public censure against Councilmember Watson was approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, lighting permit hearing, sewer ordinance, and speed limit ordinance (7-0)
• Postponed public hearings for alley vacation, rezoning, and conditional use permit to March 11, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2072 authorizing regional tourism agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2074 accepting property at 2700 Meadowbrook Drive and leasing to Friends of the Huckleberry (6-0, Ford abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2-A-25 of public censure against Councilmember Watson (6-0, Watson abstained)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for lighting at a public park or field at 2100 Toms Creek Road, requested by the Town of Blacksburg. A second public hearing will consider an ordinance amending Town Code Section 5-701 on sanitary sewer construction and design (Ordinance #2070). The consent agenda includes approval of the January 7, 2025, minutes. Citizen comment and committee reports are also scheduled.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-24-4) for lighting at a Public Park or Field at 2100 Toms Creek Road
• Ordinance #2070 to amend Subdivision Ordinance Section 5-701 on sanitary sewer construction and design
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from January 7, 2025
• Staff presentation by Caroline Collins and applicant presentation by Parks Director Dean Crane
• Zoning Ordinance Review Committee and Historic or Design Review Board updates

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for new LED lighting at Toms Creek Athletic Field and an ordinance amending sanitary sewer design standards. Both items passed unanimously 7-0. No public comments were received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CUP-24-4 for LED lighting at Toms Creek Athletic Field (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2070 amending sanitary sewer design standards (7-0)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Town Council Meeting

The council will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes minutes from January 7 and the 2025 legislative priorities, and is scheduled to adopt the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030 after a prior public hearing. No public hearings are set for this meeting. A work session will follow to update the council's strategic goals.

• Approval of January 7, 2025 Town Council meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 Blacksburg Legislative Priorities
• Adoption of Capital Improvement Program for FY2025/2026–2029/2030 (Resolution 1-C-25)
• Work session: Town Council Strategic Goals Update

The Town Council approved the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030, following a public hearing held earlier. The consent agenda, including the January 7 minutes and 2025 legislative priorities, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a citizen comment and a work session on strategic goals.

• Approved Capital Improvement Program for FY2025/2026-2029/2030 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 7, 2025 minutes and 2025 legislative priorities (unanimous)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the recommended Capital Improvement Program for FY2025-2030, which outlines infrastructure spending over five years. Consent agenda items include budget transfers, a rezoning at 801 North Main Street, an alley vacation, and ordinances for a regional tourism agreement and acceptance of donated property at 2700 Meadowbrook Drive. Several public hearings are postponed to February 11, 2025.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Program FY2025/2026 through 2029/2030
• Ordinance 2062: Rezoning 2.80 acres at 801 North Main Street to Planned Residential District
• Ordinance 2074: Accept donation of 2700 Meadowbrook Drive and lease to Friends of the Huckleberry
• Ordinance 2072: Authorize regional tourism agreement with Montgomery County and Christiansburg
• Resolution 1-A-25: Transfer appropriations from prior fiscal year encumbrances to FY 2024/2025 operating budget

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included rezoning and alley vacation ordinances, and scheduled public hearings for February 11, 2025. A public hearing on the Clay Street rezoning was postponed to the same date. The Capital Improvement Program was discussed but will be considered at the January 28 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget transfers, and 2025 fire/rescue officers (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2062 rezoning 801 N. Main St. area to Planned Residential, public hearing Feb. 11
• Introduced Ordinance 2063 vacating alley right-of-way, public hearing Feb. 11
• Scheduled public hearing for conditional use permit for alley use, Feb. 11
• Introduced Ordinance 2072 regional tourism agreement, public hearing Feb. 11
• Introduced Ordinance 2074 accepting 2700 Meadowbrook Dr. property, public hearing Feb. 11
• Rescheduled Ordinance 2068 (Clay Street rezoning) public hearing to Feb. 11 (7-0)
• Appointed Matthew Wright to Recreation Advisory Board (7-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning and development proposal for 801 North Main Street that includes an 8-story multifamily building with ground-floor commercial and 22 townhome-style units. The commission will also consider scheduling public hearings for a conditional use permit for park lighting at 2100 Toms Creek Road and a subdivision ordinance amendment on sanitary sewer design. Consent items include approval of December 2024 minutes.

• Rezoning and development proposal for 801 N. Main St., Kabrich St., Progress St., and Winston Ave. — rezoning from GC/R-5 to PR, vacating a 2,000 sq ft alley, and a conditional use permit for alley access
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-24-4) for lighting at a public park/field at 2100 Toms Creek Road — public hearing scheduled for Feb. 4
• Ordinance #2070 to amend Town Code Section 5-701 on sanitary sewer construction and design — public hearing scheduled for Feb. 4

The Blacksburg Planning Commission approved a rezoning, right-of-way vacation, and conditional use permit for a proposed 8-story multifamily building with ground-floor commercial and townhomes at 801 North Main Street. The rezoning passed 7-2, while the right-of-way vacation and conditional use permit each passed 8-1. The commission also approved the consent agenda, which included scheduling public hearings for a conditional use permit and a sewer ordinance amendment for February 4, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec. 3, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for CUP-24-4 (lighting at 2100 Toms Creek Rd.) for Feb. 4, 2025
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance #2070 (sanitary sewer design) for Feb. 4, 2025
• Approved ROW-24-2 to vacate town-owned alley right-of-way (8-1)
• Approved CUP-24-3 for alley access to 22 townhomes (8-1)
• Approved RZN-24-2 rezoning to PR Planned Residential for 8-story building (7-2)