Blacksburg Town Council Work Session - July 5, 2022

This work session of the Blacksburg Town Council, held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., focused on reviewing proposed architectural design revisions for the Midtown development's Parcel DC #4 and conducting state-mandated Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) training. Councilmembers John Bush, Jerry Ford, Jr., and Susan Mattingly were absent.

Discussion Items

• Review of Revised Midtown Architectural Design for Parcel DC #4 – Planning Director Anne McClung presented an overview of proposed changes to the previously approved design for Parcel DC #4. The changes included allowing higher building height, modifications to the proposed exterior appearance, and revised building plans. McClung displayed slides of the proposed changes and noted that the applicant was seeking feedback from Council. She added that a complete review package had not yet been submitted to the Town. After discussion, Council provided direction on several items in the request.
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Training – Town Attorney Lawrence Spencer delivered the state-mandated FOIA training program for Town Council members and the Town’s FOIA Officers.

Key Outcomes

• Council gave general direction on the proposed changes for Parcel DC #4, though specific details of the direction were not recorded in the minutes.
• The FOIA training was completed, fulfilling the state requirement.
• The meeting was adjourned at 12:06 p.m.