Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - May 17, 2018
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Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - May 17, 2018
The Hampton Planning Commission met on May 17, 2018, at 8:30 PM. The meeting included approval of previous minutes, a public hearing for a use permit application by Hampton University for a residence hall, a youth planner report, and a motion to convene a closed session for legal consultation.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of minutes from the last meeting: motion by Mr. Lunillo, seconded, unanimous vote (all present: Dr. Coleman, Miss Garrison, Ms. Kellum, Mr. South Hall, Mr. Gray, Mr. Peterson, Chairman Carter).
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public speakers signed up for the public hearing item.
Discussion Items
- Use Permit 18-00003 – Hampton University Residence Hall at 717 Orchard Road: Staff member Corey Block presented the application. The property is zoned R-13 single-family residential, which allows private college/university with a use permit. The proposed two-story brick residence hall will house 56 occupants (13 two-bedroom units, one one-bedroom unit, plus RA and director units). The Hampton Community Plan supports coordination with Hampton University for expansion. Staff recommended approval with seven conditions. Bob Miller, representing the applicant, spoke in support, noting the $5 million project and adequate parking (3,000 spaces on campus, requirement ~1,800). Commission members asked about parking, and Miller confirmed sufficiency. No public speakers. The commission voted unanimously to approve the use permit with seven conditions.
- Youth Planner Report: Simone Gibbs presented the May Youth Planning Report. She summarized activities from April: meetings to form relationships with youth advisory group, creating vision statements, listening to Councilman Moffitt's presentation, preparing for a candidates forum on April 23rd, and the forum itself where candidates answered questions on bullying, internships, and youth-friendly venues. Youth voted for their desired candidates. Next meeting scheduled for May 21st at 1 Franklin Street. Commissioners thanked Gibbs and encouraged her continued involvement.
Key Outcomes
- Approved Use Permit 18-00003: Unanimous vote (7-0) to approve the use permit for Hampton University's residence hall with seven conditions.
- Closed Session: Motion to convene a closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(8) for consultation with legal counsel regarding a zoning matter. The commission voted to enter closed session and reconvene in open meeting afterward. (Note: The transcript ends during the closed session motion, so no further actions are recorded.)
Meeting Transcript
Call a mortal on May 2017 2018 Plan of Commission meeting. Can we call the row, please? Dr. Coleman present. Miss Garrison. Ms. Kellum. Here. Mr. South Hall. Here. Mr. Gray. Here. Mr. Peterson. Here. Chairman Carter. Here. At this time, we shall have minutes for my last minutes. We can get approval on those minutes. Recommend these. Mr. Lunillo. So ethical two. Some move approval. Second. Call a row. Dr. Coleman. Aye. Miss Garrison. Ms. Kellum. Aye. Mrs. South Hall. Aye. Mr. Gray. Aye. Mr. Peterson. Hi. Chairman Carter. Aye. We have one item for a public hearing and at this time. First, we should hear our rules and then we should hear that item. Amen. Thank you, Mr.
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