Bristol public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a special use permit for storage units in a B-3 zoning district. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding agricultural uses on residential property.

• Special Use Permit Request #02-2024 for storage units
• ZMA 03-2024 - 'White Site' Bonham Road, Parcel 308-2-1
• Discussion on Section 50-136 - Agricultural Uses on Residential Property

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend a zoning map amendment (ZMA 03-2024) for the "White Site" on Bonham Road, rezoning from M-2C (General Industrial with Conditions) to FRD (Flexible Redevelopment District). They also approved a special use permit (SUP #02-2024) for a self-storage facility on Old Abingdon Highway, forwarding it to City Council with a 6-0 vote. October meeting minutes were approved. The commission discussed but took no action on Section 50-136 regarding agricultural uses (keeping chickens) on residential property.

• Approved October 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended special use permit for storage units on Old Abingdon Highway to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended zoning map amendment for White Site on Bonham Road to FRD district, advancing to joint public hearing (6-0)

City Council

The Bristol City Council will hold a second reading and vote on a zoning map amendment for 1749 Bonham Road. They will also consider a special use permit for storage units in a B-3 district and a resolution supporting industrial access railroad track funds. The meeting includes public comment and consent agenda approval of previous minutes.

• Second reading of Zoning Map Amendment 02-2024 for 1749 Bonham Road
• Special Use Permit #02-2024 for storage units in B-3 zoning district
• Resolution for Local Support of Utilization of Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 City Council meeting

The council unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for 1749 Bonham Road, changing it from general industrial with conditions to a flexible redevelopment district. They also approved a resolution supporting a $350,000 state rail grant for Intermont Partners to add rail access, and granted a special use permit for a self-storage facility on Old Abingdon Highway. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved second reading of zoning map amendment 02-2024 for 1749 Bonham Road, rezoning from M-2C to FRD (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Intermont Partners' $350,000 Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds grant application (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #02-2024 for a self-storage facility at parcel 263-A-16 on Old Abingdon Highway (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including approval of November 12, 2024 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Bristol City Council will hold a joint public hearing on a special use permit for storage units on Old Abingdon Highway in a B-3 zone. Council will also consider a supplemental appropriation of $1,368,334, a first reading of a zoning map amendment for 1749 Bonham Road, and second reading of the City Comprehensive Plan. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a street closure for the annual Christmas parade.

• Joint Public Hearing on Special Use Permit SU02-2024 for storage units on Old Abingdon Highway
• Supplemental Appropriation of $1,368,334
• First reading of Zoning Map Amendment 02-2024 for 1749 Bonham Road
• Second reading of Ordinance to approve the City Comprehensive Plan
• Street closure request for annual Christmas parade

The City Council approved the City Comprehensive Plan on second reading and a budget amendment for supplemental appropriations. A zoning map amendment for 1749 Bonham Road was approved on first reading, and a public hearing was held regarding a special use permit for storage units.

• Approved City Comprehensive Plan on second reading (5-0)
• Approved $1,368,334 supplemental appropriation (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Zoning Map Amendment 02-2024 for 1749 Bonham Road (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 8 meeting minutes and Christmas Parade street closure (5-0)
• Adopted regular agenda (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on a zoning map amendment for 1749 Bonham Road. They will also consider a special use permit for self-storage on Old Abingdon Highway. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and an opportunity for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Zoning Map Amendment (File #02-2024) for 1749 Bonham Road
• Special Use Permit (SU-#02-2024) for self-storage on Old Abingdon Highway (Parcel 263-A-16, B-3 zoning)
• Approval of September 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment on non-agenda items

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to adopt the agenda, hold a closed session for provisional ballot matters, and conduct the official canvass of votes from the November 5, 2024 General Election, including review of post-election central absentee and provisional ballots.

• Closed session for provisional ballot meeting
• Canvass of votes from the November 5 general election
• Review of post-election central absentee and provisional ballots

The Electoral Board entered a closed session on the provisional ballot after a motion by Secretary Davis, seconded by Vice‑Chair Miles, with all members in favor. The board reconvened at 3:05 p.m. and later adjourned after a motion by Chair Kistner, also unanimously approved. The board reviewed the post‑election absentee results and Director Morris will update the results for board signature by Thursday noon.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for provisional ballot meeting (all in favor)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a joint public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 1749 Bonham Road, consider a $1,392,903 supplemental appropriation, and hear the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the City Comprehensive Plan. Consent agenda items include street closure requests for the Veterans Day Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting.

• Joint public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment ZMA 02-2024 at 1749 Bonham Road
• Supplemental appropriation of $1,392,903
• First reading of ordinance to approve the City Comprehensive Plan
• Street closure request for annual Veterans Day Parade
• Street closure request for annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony

City Council approved a $1,392,903 supplemental budget appropriation covering legal costs, grants, and VDOT maintenance. The first reading of the new City Comprehensive Plan was also approved unanimously. A joint public hearing was held for rezoning at 1749 Bonham Road but no vote was taken. Consent agenda items including street closures for Veterans Day and Christmas Tree Lighting were approved.

• Approved $1,392,903 supplemental appropriation for FY2025 budget (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-16 approving the City Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and street closures (4-0)

Electoral Board

The Bristol Electoral Board will meet to adopt the agenda, review provisional ballots, and canvass the results from the November 5, 2024 general election. This is a procedural post-election meeting.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Provisional ballot meeting
• Canvass of votes from the November 5 general election

The board rescheduled the review of 155 provisional ballots from the November 5 election to November 12 to allow for processing in the statewide voter registration system. Members reviewed the Statement of Results and result tapes for the Presidential Primaries for accuracy.

• Moved provisional ballot meeting to Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two requests for zoning map amendments. One request concerns Tax Map Parcel 347-1-2 on Old Airport Road, and the other involves 1749 Bonham Road.

• Zoning Map Amendment: Old Airport Road (Tax Map Parcel 347-1-2)
• Zoning Map Amendment: 1749 Bonham Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the city's updated Comprehensive Plan to the City Council (6-0) and denied a rezoning request for a Dollar General store on Old Airport Road (5-1) due to traffic concerns. They also voted to schedule a joint public hearing for a rezoning at 1749 Bonham Road and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes from August 18 and August 26, 2024 (6-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning for Dollar General at Old Airport Road (5-1)
• Voted to schedule joint public hearing for rezoning at 1749 Bonham Road (6-0)
• Recommended updated Comprehensive Plan to City Council with changes (6-0)

City Council

The Bristol City Council will hold a public hearing on the CDBG Program Year 2023 CAPER, consider first reading of a zoning map amendment for Tax Map Parcel 347-1-2 on Old Airport Road, and vote on a $1,000,000 supplemental appropriation. The meeting also includes approval of meeting cancellation and consent items.

• Public Hearing for CDBG Program Year 2023 CAPER
• First reading of zoning map amendment for Tax Map Parcel 347-1-2 on Old Airport Road (File 01-2024)
• Supplemental Appropriation of $1,000,000
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting cancellation
• Approval of minutes from September 10 and 18, 2024 meetings

The Bristol City Council on September 24, 2024, voted 5-0 to cancel its October 22 meeting due to scheduling conflicts. A public hearing on the CDBG annual report was held with no public comment. Council also held a first reading of a zoning map amendment for a parcel on Old Airport Road (rezoning from M2 to B1 for a proposed Dollar General) but took no action; the item was only discussed.

• Approved cancellation of October 22, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (5-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will hold a called meeting on August 15, 2024, to elect officers, adopt the FY 2023-2024 annual report, and approve an extension of the timeline for the White Site. A closed session is planned to consult with legal counsel on litigation related to Revenue Bonds for Phase 1 of the Falls.

• Election of officers for the authority
• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711.A.7 to discuss litigation concerning Revenue Bonds for Phase 1 of the Falls
• Adoption of the Industrial Development Authority Annual Report for FY 2023-2024
• Approve extension of the time frame on the White Site

The Industrial Development Authority elected new officers, appointed an executive director and secretary, entered a closed session, approved the city attorney’s legal recommendation, adopted its FY 2023‑24 annual report, and voted to extend the construction deadline for the White Site property by one year.

• Nick Esposito elected Chairman (6‑0)
• Jacqueline Nophlin elected Vice‑Chair (6‑0)
• Mack Chapman appointed Executive Director (7‑0)
• Amy Dula appointed Secretary (7‑0)
• Closed session entered per Code of Virginia §2.2‑3711 (7‑0)
• City Attorney’s legal recommendation approved (6‑0, abstention Jacqueline Nophlin)
• FY 2023‑24 Industrial Development Authority annual report adopted (7‑0)
• Extension of construction deadline for the White Site on Bonham Road approved (7‑0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority is holding a called meeting to consider approving an economic incentive rebate. No further details about the amount or recipient are listed in the agenda.

• Approve Economic Incentive Rebate (no details provided)

The Authority voted to award a $100,000 economic incentive from the No Net Loss Rebate to a new single‑owner restaurant at 601 State Street. The motion was moved by Imanuel Morenings, seconded by Michael McGirr, and passed unanimously 4‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved $100,000 economic incentive rebate for new restaurant (4-0)

City Council

The Bristol City Council meeting will discuss a supplemental appropriation of $1,247,533 and hold a joint public hearing on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Council members will also consider an ordinance to sell city‑owned property and requests to close streets for a TriPride parade and festival. Additional items include police certification, tourism awards, and proclamations recognizing literacy week and drug‑free pain management awareness month.

• Supplemental Appropriation $1,247,533
• Joint Public Hearing for the 2024 Bristol Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Sale of Property Owned by the City of Bristol, VA
• Consider a Street Closure Request for a TriPride Parade
• Consider a Street Closure Request for a TriPride Festival

The City Council approved the sale of Stonewall Jackson and Washington-Lee elementary schools to private developers and adopted a $1.2 million supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year 2025 budget. The meeting also included the approval of three proclamations and the consent agenda.

• Approved sale of Stonewall Jackson and Washington-Lee elementary schools (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M supplemental appropriation for FY2025 budget (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Child Passenger Safety Week (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and reappointments (4-0)
• Tabled joint public hearing for 2024 Bristol Comprehensive Plan
• Tabled street closure requests for TriPride Parade and Festival

City Council

This called meeting consists solely of a work session to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Work session on the Comprehensive Plan

The City Council held a work session to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Jay Detrick reported that the Planning Commission's final recommendations include a land use change for the former Virginia Intermont College neighborhood. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the final draft will be presented for approval at the October 8, 2024 meeting.

Planning Commission

This is a called meeting of the Planning Commission solely for a work session on the Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda contains only procedural items.

• Comprehensive Plan Work Session

The Planning Commission held a work session to discuss the draft comprehensive plan. Staff presented goals and implementation strategies, including a micro-transit feasibility study and plans for two roundabouts. The Commission provided feedback on environmental services, demolitions, and potential uses for the former Highland View Elementary.

• No action taken on draft comprehensive plan (discussion only)
• Staff to reference micro-transit feasibility study in plan
• City to proceed with roundabouts at Five Points and Euclid Avenue
• Former Highland View Elementary identified as possible multi-sport space

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will consider a request for a zoning map amendment on Old Airport Road (Tax Map Parcel 347-1-2). They will also review a proposal for residential use in a business district at 1000 Sycamore and approve a subdivision at 805 Highland Avenue. A presentation of the draft Comprehensive Plan will be given.

• Request for zoning map amendment on Old Airport Road
• Residential use in a business district at 1000 Sycamore
• Approval of subdivision file #08-2024 at 805 Highland Avenue
• Presentation of draft Comprehensive Plan

The Commission approved a request for residential use at 1000 Sycamore Street and a final subdivision plat for 805 Highland Avenue. The meeting also included a staff report and public testimony regarding a rezoning request for a property on Old Airport Road, though the provided text ends before a decision was recorded.

• Approved residential use in a business district for 1000 Sycamore Street (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved final subdivision plat for 805 Highland Avenue to create two townhouse lots (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved July 15, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council will consider several items including a resolution supporting a federal Safe Streets grant, awarding a contract for Lee Highway widening, and a second reading of an ordinance to prohibit camping on public sidewalks. Also up for discussion are a property sale ordinance, a boundary line adjustment, a performance agreement for 601 State Street, and a supplemental appropriation of $836,963. Public comments will be heard on non-agenda items.

• Resolution endorsing application for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant
• Lee Highway Widening Phase 1B Construction Award Contract
• Second reading of ordinance to amend camping prohibition on public sidewalks and rights-of-way
• First reading of ordinance authorizing sale of city-owned property
• Supplemental appropriation of $836,963

The council unanimously approved a $6,166,368.39 contract for Phase 1B of the Lee Highway widening project and a supplemental appropriation of $836,963. It also endorsed a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application, authorized a boundary line adjustment at Harleywood and Reedy Creek Roads, and approved a $100,000 economic incentive for a new business at 601 State Street. The first reading of an ordinance to sell city‑owned school property was approved, while a motion to postpone the second reading of a camping‑on‑public‑sidewalks ordinance was defeated.

• Adopted agenda with Item D6 postponed indefinitely (5-0)
• Approved Resolution endorsing Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application (5-0)
• Approved Lee Highway Widening Phase 1B Construction Award Contract up to $6,166,368.39 (5-0)
• Approved Harleywood Road and Reedy Creek Road Boundary Line Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved Performance Agreement for 601 State Street with $100,000 incentive (5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation of $836,963 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance authorizing sale of city‑owned school property (5-0)
• Motion to postpone second reading of Camping ordinance defeated (2-3)

City Council

The Bristol VA and TN city councils will hold a joint meeting on August 27, 2024, to hear a staff presentation on the West State Street redesign. No votes will be taken. Afterwards, the Bristol VA council will hold its regular meeting.

• Presentation on West State Street redesign by city staffs

The Bristol, VA and Bristol, TN City Councils held a joint meeting to discuss a staff presentation on the redesign of West State Street. No votes were taken during the meeting.

• Joint meeting held at Ewell L. Easley Municipal Annex
• Staff presented West State Street redesign plan
• No votes taken during the meeting

City Council

The City Council will conduct the first reading of an ordinance to ban camping on public sidewalks and rights-of-way. A joint public hearing will be held on a zoning map amendment for the Old Airport property. Consent items include street closure requests for several community events and approval of the Planning Commission annual summary.

• Joint Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendment 01-2024 (Old Airport)
• First reading of ordinance to ban camping on public sidewalks and rights-of-way
• W. State Street Resurfacing project
• Street closure requests for Summer's End 5K/10K, Pickleball event, and Bristol Rhythm and Roots
• Adoption of Planning Commission Annual Summary for FY 2023-2024

The City Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to resurface W. State Street. The council also adopted the Planning Commission's annual summary and approved minutes and street closure requests. An ordinance to amend camping regulations passed its first reading.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with TDOT for W. State Street resurfacing (5-0)
• Adopted Planning Commission Annual Summary for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to amend Section 74-8 regarding camping (3-2)
• Approved July 9, 2024, City Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 16, 2024, Called City Council meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved July 30, 2024, Called City Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved street closure requests for Summer's End 5K/10K, pickleball, and Bristol Rhythm and Roots (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment (ZMA 01-2024) for Tax Map Parcel 347-1-2, which involves a joint public hearing. Additionally, the commission will vote on Subdivision Plat #07-2024 for Lot 1 Block 12 in Virginia Heights Addition. The agenda also includes election of officers for FY 2024-2025 and adoption of the annual summary for FY 2023-2024.

• Election of Officers for FY 2024-2025
• Adoption of Planning Commission Annual Summary for FY 2023-2024
• Approval of Subdivision Plat #07-2024, Lot 1 Block 12, Virginia Heights Addition
• Consideration of joint public hearing Zoning Map Amendment #ZMA 01-2024, Tax Map Parcel 347-1-2

The commission elected Daniel Shew as chair and Paul Conco as vice‑chair for FY 2024‑2025. It adopted the FY 2023‑2024 annual summary and approved the final subdivision plat #07‑2024 for 161 Virginia Drive. The commission also scheduled a joint public hearing with the City Council on August 13 2024 to consider a zoning map amendment for a Dollar General store on Old Airport Road. All actions were approved by the recorded vote totals.

• Elected Daniel Shew as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Paul Conco as Vice‑Chair (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Planning Commission Annual Summary (6-0)
• Approved final subdivision plat #07-2024 for 161 Virginia Drive (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (May 20 and June 26) (5-0)
• Scheduled joint public hearing for ZMA 01-2024 on Aug 13, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved agenda items and motions as presented (unanimous votes)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will hold a closed session under Virginia law to discuss a prospective business or industry that has not been publicly announced. The board will also elect officers and adopt its FY 2023-2024 annual report. Public comment on non-agenda items is invited.

• Election of officers for the Industrial Development Authority
• Adoption of the Industrial Development Authority Annual Report for FY 2023-2024
• Closed session to discuss an unannounced business prospect (Va. Code §2.2-3711.A5)
• Approval of March 11, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period on non-agenda items

The Industrial Development Authority approved March 11 minutes with minor changes and voted to move routine items to the August meeting. The board then entered a closed session under Virginia code to discuss an unannounced business prospect. No other substantive actions were taken in open session.

• Approved moving Items I and II to the regular August meeting (5-0)
• Approved March 11, 2024 minutes with revisions regarding Eggs Up Grill at Exit 3 (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry expansion under Va. Code §2.2-3711.A5 (5-0)

City Council

The Bristol City Council holds a called meeting to discuss a construction contract for the Lee Highway Exit 5 Phase 1B project and to consider two ordinance amendments. The first reading would ban camping on public sidewalks and rights-of-way. The second reading would amend multiple election-related code sections. The consent agenda includes a street closure request for the annual National Night Out event.

• UPC 105309 - Lee Highway Exit 5 Phase 1B Construction Engineering & Inspection Services (regular agenda)
• First reading: ordinance to prohibit camping on public sidewalks and rights-of-way (Section 74-8)
• Second reading: ordinance to amend election code sections (30-1, 30-26, 30-27, 30-28, 30-29, 30-51, 30-52, and new 30-30)
• Consent agenda: street closure request for the annual National Night Out event

The City Council authorized a contract for road construction engineering and approved an ordinance to add a new voting precinct. A proposal to change camping laws was withdrawn for further discussion.

• Approved $520,000 contract for Lee Highway construction engineering (4-0)
• Approved ordinance to add new voting precinct at Highlands Fellowship Church (4-0)
• Withdrew motion to amend camping ordinance for further discussion
• Approved Consent Agenda including National Night Out street closure (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:05 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The council will vote on a supplemental appropriation of $824,634 and hold a closed session to discuss the sale of school properties. The closed session is authorized under Virginia law to protect negotiating strategy.

• Supplemental Appropriation $824,634
• Closed session to discuss sale of school properties

The City Council voted unanimously to approve a supplemental appropriation of $824,634, including $42,500 in ARPA funds for Explore Bristol tourism promotion and $782,134 for the School Operating Fund. The council also held a closed session to discuss the sale of school properties, with no other substantive business.

• Approved $824,634 supplemental appropriation (5-0)
• Approved $42,500 ARPA transfer to Explore Bristol for tourism promotion (5-0)
• Approved $782,134 additional local funding for School Operating Fund (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss sale of school properties (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear an update on the ongoing Zoning Ordinance Revision Process and consider adopting an Electronic Participation Policy. They will also vote on an Administrative Modification Request for 719 Piedmont Avenue. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the August 17, 2020 regular meeting and public hearing.

• Update on Zoning Ordinance Revision Process
• Adopt Electronic Participation Policy
• Administrative Modification Request 01-2020 for 719 Piedmont Avenue
• Approval of August 17, 2020 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of August 17, 2020 public hearing minutes

The Bristol Planning Commission voted 6-0 to adopt an Electronic Participation Policy for meetings. They also approved minutes from August and September meetings, with one abstention. Staff reported that a zoning ordinance revision requires another joint public hearing on October 13. An administrative modification request for a deck at 719 Piedmont Avenue was discussed but no decision made.

• Added September 15 joint work session minutes to agenda (approved by motion)
• Approved August 17 regular and public hearing minutes and September 15 joint work session minutes (5-0, Watts abstaining)
• Adopted Electronic Participation Policy as presented (6-0)

City Council

The Bristol City Council will consider a $1.5 million budget reduction and a special use permit for multi-family residential development on Albert Lane. Council also will vote on a cost-sharing agreement with Bristol, Tennessee for a Safe Streets for All grant. First readings of an ordinance amending election code sections and second reading of a permit amendment for public right-of-way excavation are scheduled.

• Budget amendment reducing city funds by $1,500,000
• Special Use Permit SU01-2024 for multi-family residential in B-3 district on Albert Lane
• Cost-sharing agreement with Bristol, Tennessee for Safe Streets for All grant
• First reading: ordinance amending election code sections 30-1, 30-26, 30-27, 30-28, 30-29, 30-51, 30-52, and adding 30-30
• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 74 appendix on permit to excavate, fill, bore under or disturb public right-of-way

City Council approved a $1.5 million budget amendment and a special use permit for apartments on Albert Lane. The council also authorized a cost-sharing agreement for a regional safety grant and updated city codes regarding elections and public right-of-way permits.

• Approved Highlands Community Services FY25 Performance Contract (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit SU01-2024 for multi-family residential on Albert Lane (5-0)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Bristol, TN for Safe Streets for All Grant (5-0)
• Approved $1,500,000 budget reduction affecting restaurant meal taxes and capital projects (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to amend election codes and add a new precinct (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Code Chapter 74 regarding public right-of-way permits (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and three street closure requests (5-0)

City Council

Council will vote on a resolution to join a proposed opioid settlement with Kroger. A public hearing is scheduled for a special use permit at 245 Albert Lane. The agenda also includes a $782,134 supplemental budget appropriation and second reading of a blighted property tax increase.

• Resolution to participate in proposed opioid settlement against Kroger and related entities
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit 01-2024 at 245 Albert Lane (residential in business district)
• Approval of Douglas School Apartments loan assumptions
• Supplemental appropriation of $782,134 to FY2025 budget
• Second reading of blighted property designation and 5% tax increase for Tax Map #17-15-4-18

The City Council approved a resolution to participate in a proposed opioid settlement with Kroger and approved a loan assumption for Douglas School Apartments. The council also adopted a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month and approved a supplemental budget appropriation for schools.

• Approved resolution for opioid settlement with Kroger (5-0)
• Approved Douglas School Apartments loan assumption (5-0)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation Month proclamation (5-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $782,134 for schools (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on committed debt service funds
• Approved agenda with procedural changes (5-0)
• Recognized David Maples for DSS service
• Opened public hearing for Special Use Permit 01-2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a special use permit (SU01-2024) to allow multi-family residential development in a B-3 district on Albert Lane. This is the only substantive item; the remainder of the meeting consists of procedural matters.

• Special Use Permit SU01-2024 for multi-family residential in a B-3 District on Albert Lane

The Planning Commission approved a special use permit allowing a multi‑family residential project on Albert Lane in a B‑3 General Business District. The motion was moved by Anthony Farnum, seconded by Susan Long, and passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. Staff comments noted traffic impacts and utility availability, but the commission determined the project could proceed.

• Approved special use permit for multi‑family residential on Albert Lane (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will discuss a zoning ordinance update and consider a special use permit (SU01-2024) for multi-family residential development in a B-3 district on Albert Lane. The meeting also includes approval of April 2024 minutes and comments from members. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Zoning Ordinance Update (discussion item)
• Special Use Permit SU01-2024 for multi-family residential in B-3 District on Albert Lane

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend zoning ordinance updates to City Council, incorporating feedback from a joint public hearing. They also approved scheduling a joint public hearing for a special use permit for multi-family residential on Albert Lane. The commission approved the April 15, 2024 meeting minutes. Staff noted that no new letter of credit has been received for the Wildflower Project, and the City will proceed accordingly.

• Approved zoning ordinance updates recommendation to City Council (4-0)
• Approved scheduling joint public hearing for Special Use Permit SU01-2024, multi-family residential in B-3 district on Albert Lane, for June 11, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of April 15, 2024 (4-0)

City Council

The Bristol City Council will meet to consider a proclamation for Waste & Recycling Workers Week, endorse Smart Scale project applications, and approve the employee handbook for FY2024-2025. They will also authorize multiple bids for road materials and services, hold first readings on zoning ordinance updates and a blighted property tax increase, and conduct a closed session for Planning Commission interviews. The consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes and appointments to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Planning Commission.

• Proclamation for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week, June 17-21, 2024
• Resolutions endorsing 2024 Smart Scale project applications
• Approval of Employee Handbook for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• First reading of ordinance updating Chapter 50, Article II Zoning
• First reading of ordinance classifying Tax Map #17-15-4-18 as blighted and increasing its real estate tax rate by five percent

City Council endorsed two VDOT Smart Scale project applications for intersection improvements on Bonham Road. The council also appointed a new Planning Commission member and approved the FY 2024-2025 Employee Handbook. Additionally, a contract for asphalt concrete patching material was awarded to Summers-Taylor.

• Appointed Alex Littleton to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved resolutions of support for Smart Scale projects at Bonham Road/Suncrest Drive and Bonham Road/Old Airport Road (5-0)
• Approved Employee Handbook for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Awarded asphalt concrete patching material bid to Summers-Taylor for FY ending June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Waste & Recycling Workers Week, June 17-21, 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and a $631,921 supplemental appropriation. The agenda includes several ordinance readings regarding zoning, stormwater management, solid waste fees, and transient room rental taxes.

• Supplemental Appropriation of $631,921
• FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
• Ordinance to amend City Code regarding Solid Waste Fees
• Ordinance to amend Transient Room Rental Tax levy and amount
• PY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan

City Council approved a supplemental budget appropriation and the PY 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan. The council also adopted ordinances to update stormwater management regulations and repeal an outdated inoperable vehicle code. A new parking lease for Home Trust Bank was approved.

• Approved supplemental appropriation of $631,921 (5-0)
• Approved PY 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved Home Trust Bank lease for 20 parking spaces at $300/month (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance to repeal Chapter 86, Article X regarding inoperable vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance to repeal and re-enact Chapter 50, Article IV for VESMP Regulation (5-0)
• Approved Historic Preservation Month May 2024 Proclamation (5-0)
• Approved agenda with postponement of item E1 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider final plat approval for subdividing 401 Gordon Avenue into two lots (9.13 and 8.77 acres) for future development. The property, currently home to an assisted living facility, is zoned R-3. Staff recommends approval subject to minor plat corrections.

• Approval of Final Plat #04-2024 for Lot 2, Dale Gordon Business Park, subdividing 401 Gordon Avenue into two lots

The Planning Commission approved a resolution for Plat #04-2024, which subdivides a property at 401 Gordon Avenue into two lots. The action allows for the creation of a new lot for future development near an assisted living facility.

• Approved Plat #04-2024 for Lot 2, Dale Gordon Business Park (6-0)
• Approved February 26, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will discuss a subdivision variance request (File SV01-2024) for Pearl Street properties and a proposal for residential use in a business district at 1101. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 22, 2024, and a period for public comments on non-agenda items.

• Subdivision variance request (File SV01-2024) for Pearl Street properties
• Proposal for residential use in a business district, address 1101
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The commission adopted the minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting. It approved a subdivision variance to combine the parcels at 532 and 544 Pearl Street. It also approved a residential‑use request for the property at 1101 Rhode Island Avenue in a B‑1 business district.

• Approved Jan 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved subdivision variance for 532 & 544 Pearl Street (5‑0)
• Approved residential use in B‑1 zone at 1101 Rhode Island Ave (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Bristol Planning Commission will consider several items: a recommendation to call in a letter of credit for the Wildflower Ridge development, updates to the zoning ordinance, and final approval of a subdivision plat for the Stevens Subdivision (File #05-2024). These are all actionable items that will affect local land use and development regulations.

• Recommendation to call in Letter of Credit for Wildflower Ridge
• Zoning Ordinance Updates
• Final Subdivision Plat approval for File #05-2024, Stevens Subdivision

The Planning Commission unanimously approved calling in a $60,000 letter of credit for the Wildflower Ridge Subdivision after the bank declined to extend it. Commissioners also approved zoning ordinance updates with amendments, which will go to a City Council public hearing. A final subdivision plat for Billy Stevens at 445 Spring Street was approved, dividing one lot into two.

• Approved calling in $60K letter of credit for Wildflower Ridge Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Updates with amendments (5-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision Plat for Billy Stevens (5-0)

City Council

The Bristol City Council will hold a joint public hearing on zoning updates and conduct first readings of several ordinances, including the FY 2024-2025 budget, changes to solid waste fees, meals tax, and transient room tax. The agenda also includes proclamations, a presentation on economic incentives, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Joint public hearing with Planning Commission on updates to Chapter 50, Article II (Zoning)
• First reading of budget ordinance for FY 2024-2025
• First reading of ordinance to amend solid waste fees (City Code Appendix to Chapter 70)
• First reading of ordinance to amend tax on purchased meals (Chapter 78, Article VII)
• First reading of ordinance to amend transient room rental tax (Chapter 78, Article VI)

The City Council approved three proclamations recognizing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, National Travel and Tourism Week, and National Public Works Week. The Council also moved a closed session item to the agenda and entered into a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Approved agenda with closed session moved to item E7 and addition of Legal Matter-Abortion Ordinance (5-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel and legal matters (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for National Public Works Week (5-0)