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Blacksburg Planning Commission Regular Meeting – June 2, 2026

Planning Commission — Tuesday, June 2, 2026
BodyBlacksburg, Virginia
SessionPlanning Commission
DateTuesday, June 2, 2026
StatusFILED
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Tuesday of each month at 6 30 p.m.

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in the Roger E.

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Hedge Path Chambers in the Blacks Municipal Building at 300 South Main Street.

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The public may address the planning commission during specified times on the agenda and are requested to hear to the following speak at the podium, state your name and address, direct comments only to the commission, limit speaking to a maximum of three minutes and speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period.

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We'll begin with a roll call.

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Mr.

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Britt.

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Mr.

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Ehrman, Mr.

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Ford, here, Ms.

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Jones.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Cassie.

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Ms.

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Reinhardt.

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Ms.

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Walker.

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Madam Chair, we have a quorum.

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Thank you.

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We only have a consent agenda tonight, but that we do have some unfinished business, but no public hearings.

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First, we'll begin with the approval of the planning commission minutes for April 7th.

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There was no planning commission meeting in May.

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Do I have a motion?

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I'm scheduling a public hearing.

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Oh.

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Oh, yes.

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Okay.

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And then we well, we don't do the meeting.

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Okay, all together.

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Yeah.

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Okay.

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And then we also have we're scheduling a public hearing for July 7th, 2026, CUP 26-1, financial institution with a drive-through window at 1800 prices fork road.

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Now do I have a motion for the so moved?

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Second.

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Okay, all of those in favor of approving the consent agenda.

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I have okay.

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Uh like I said, we have no public hearings and no public presence, so we'll move on to unfinished business.

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Has the zoning ordinance review committee met?

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We have not.

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Okay.

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And um our historic design review board representative is not present.

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Okay, did anyone attend the Montgomery County Planning Commission?

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No.

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Okay.

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Are there any additional items from planning commissioners?

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Okay.

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Um so we'll move on to new business.

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The chair's report.

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Um, we'll announce that Mr.

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Tim Collie, this will be his last um public meeting.

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Um, and we are sad to see him go, but very grateful um for all of the time and effort he's put in and you know, the representation, you know, as a as an architect and and someone who deals with this process in his professional life has been very helpful.

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We'll also um thank him for doing the arduous secretary job for the last few years.

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Um so thank you, Tim.

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We'll miss you.

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Um we will move on to the planning director's report.

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Uh reminder we do have a work session on Tuesday, June 16th, where we'll be reviewing the financial institution C UP.

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Okay.

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That's all I have.

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I'll be here.

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Summary of Proceedings

Blacksburg Planning Commission Regular Meeting – June 2, 2026

The Blacksburg Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers of the Blacksburg Municipal Building. Chair Mel Jones called the meeting to order and roll call was taken: six members were present (Brian Britt, Tim Colley, Jerry Ford, Jr., Mel Jones, Blaine Keesee, Susanna Rinehart, and Planning Director Andrew Warren) and two were absent (Michael Ermann, Latanya Walker). The meeting adjourned at 6:36 pm.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Planning Commission Minutes: The agenda listed approval of minutes from April 7, 2026, but the minutes document referenced March 3, 2026. The commission noted no meeting occurred in May. Discrepancy noted between agenda and minutes. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, 6–0.
  • Scheduling a Public Hearing: A public hearing for conditional use permit CUP‑26‑1 (Financial Institution with a Drive‑Through Window at 1800 Prices Fork Road) was scheduled for the July 7, 2026, regular meeting.

Unfinished Business

  • Zoning Ordinance Review Committee: No meeting had occurred.
  • Historic or Design Review Board: The commission’s representative was absent; no report.
  • Montgomery County Planning Commission: No report.
  • Additional Items: None.

New Business

  • Chair’s Report: Chair Jones announced that this was Commissioner Tim Colley’s last public meeting, thanking him for over eight years of service, including his role as secretary and his professional perspective as an architect.
  • Planning Director’s Report: Director Andrew Warren reminded commissioners that a work session would be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm to review CUP‑26‑1.
  • Town Council Report: Commissioner Jerry Ford reported that Town Council had received an update on the Local @ 414 incubator space, heard from the Downtown Strategies group, and discussed new committee appointments. He also expressed gratitude to Tim Colley for his service.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved unanimously (6–0).
  • Public hearing for CUP‑26‑1 set for July 7, 2026.
  • Commissioner Tim Colley’s departure was acknowledged with thanks; he served from early 2018 through June 2026.
  • Upcoming meetings: Work session on June 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm; regular meeting on July 7, 2026, at 6:30 pm.

Meeting Transcript

Tuesday of each month at 6 30 p.m. in the Roger E. Hedge Path Chambers in the Blacks Municipal Building at 300 South Main Street. The public may address the planning commission during specified times on the agenda and are requested to hear to the following speak at the podium, state your name and address, direct comments only to the commission, limit speaking to a maximum of three minutes and speak only once during a specific hearing or comment period. We'll begin with a roll call. Mr. Britt. Mr. Ehrman, Mr. Ford, here, Ms. Jones. Here. Mr. Cassie. Ms. Reinhardt. Ms. Walker. Madam Chair, we have a quorum. Thank you. We only have a consent agenda tonight, but that we do have some unfinished business, but no public hearings. First, we'll begin with the approval of the planning commission minutes for April 7th. There was no planning commission meeting in May. Do I have a motion? I'm scheduling a public hearing. Oh. Oh, yes. Okay. And then we well, we don't do the meeting. Okay, all together. Yeah. Okay. And then we also have we're scheduling a public hearing for July 7th, 2026, CUP 26-1, financial institution with a drive-through window at 1800 prices fork road. Now do I have a motion for the so moved? Second. Okay, all of those in favor of approving the consent agenda. I have okay. Uh like I said, we have no public hearings and no public presence, so we'll move on to unfinished business. Has the zoning ordinance review committee met? We have not. Okay. And um our historic design review board representative is not present. Okay, did anyone attend the Montgomery County Planning Commission? No. Okay. Are there any additional items from planning commissioners? Okay. Um so we'll move on to new business. The chair's report. Um, we'll announce that Mr.

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