Hampton Planning Commission Meeting Approves Rezonings and Use Permits on November 16, 2023
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Hampton Planning Commission Meeting Summary - November 16, 2023
The Hampton Planning Commission convened on November 16, 2023, at 20:30 UTC (3:30 PM local) to address several land use applications, a capital improvement plan briefing, and routine matters. The meeting opened with an unexpected change in agenda order due to a potential power outage by Dominion Power, prompting the Commission to hear Riverside Hospital items early. Key actions included approvals of rezonings and use permits for medical and residential developments, as well as a briefing on the city's capital improvement plan.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The Commission approved the minutes from the August and September 2023 meetings. Commissioner Rogers abstained from the August minutes as she was not a member at that time. Commissioner Brooks abstained from the September minutes due to absence.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Riverside Hospital: No public speakers; the applicant's representative indicated no desire to speak.
- Extended Stay Hotel (Coliseum Central Hospitality): No public speakers signed up; John McConnell, managing partner, answered commissioner questions.
- Coliseum Center LLC (Multifamily): No public speakers; Shelley Brady, applicant representative, answered questions.
Discussion Items
- Rezoning and Use Permit for Riverside Hospital (Items 5 & 6)
- Presented by Planner David Pemberton. The proposal rezones 13.8 acres at 2244 Executive Drive from RM and C2 to C2 with conditions, and a use permit for a mental health substance abuse treatment facility. Expansion of approximately 420 square feet for a new entrance and waiting area. Staff recommended approval with five proffered conditions (rezoning) and nine conditions (use permit).
- Extended Stay Hotel (Item 4)
- Presented by Chief Planner Donald Whipple. The proposal is for a four-story, 103-suite extended stay hotel on 2.67 acres at 2122 Hartford Road. The site is vacant and adjacent to medical facilities and the Coliseum Crossing shopping center. Staff recommended approval with 14 conditions, including an amendment to condition six changing "established" to "available." The applicant, John McConnell, noted an $18 million investment and experience with similar properties near military bases. Commissioners asked about community input, traffic, walkability, and security.
- Rezoning and Use Permit for Multifamily (Items 7 & 8)
- Presented by Chief Planner Whipple. The proposal rezones 4.88 acres at 1909 Commerce Drive from C2 to MD4 with conditions, and a use permit for 382 multifamily units (60% studios). The site is currently vacant, formerly an off-track betting center. The plan includes a five-story building, a parking garage, and a dog park. Staff recommended approval with 14 proffered conditions (rezoning) and 11 conditions (use permit). Discussion focused on unit mix, market affordability, and a variance for 481 sq ft studios (below MD4's 500 sq ft minimum). Commissioner Rogers expressed surprise at the high studio percentage; Vice Chair Harris and Commissioner Hopper voted against, citing affordability and community fit concerns.
- Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Briefing
- Carlene Cameron from the budget office presented the FY24-28 CIP, with $77.9 million allocated. She emphasized funding challenges and outlined next steps, including the April 15, 2024 manager's recommended budget and May 8, 2024 City Council adoption.
- Youth Planner Report
- Helena Folkerts presented a report on surveys and a Teen Town Hall. Over 500 surveys were collected from high schools; a Teen Town Hall addressed local government knowledge. Upcoming events include a grants hearing on December 18. Commissioners praised the youth planners and noted the desire for more walkable areas.
Key Outcomes
- Approved: Motion to approve rezoning 23-0313 (Riverside Hospital) with five conditions; passed unanimously (7-0).
- Approved: Motion to approve use permit 23-0314 (Riverside Hospital) with nine conditions; passed unanimously (7-0).
- Approved: Motion to approve use permit 23-0315 (Extended Stay Hotel) with 14 conditions and the amendment to condition six; passed unanimously.
- Approved: Motion to approve rezoning 23-0316 (Multifamily) with 14 proffered conditions; passed 6-1 (Vice Chair Harris and Commissioner Hopper voted nay; recording unclear).
- Approved: Motion to approve use permit 23-0317 (Multifamily) with 11 conditions; passed 6-1 (Vice Chair Harris and Commissioner Hopper voted nay; recording unclear).
- No Vote: CIP briefing was informational only.
- Note: The transcript contains an inconsistency in roll call votes for items 7 & 8; the minutes may provide a more accurate tally.
Meeting Transcript
We'll call it an order of the meeting of the Planning Commission. Please call the role. Commissioner Bond is present. ICARS. Present. Commissioner Brooks. Present. Commissioner Colman. Present. Commissioner Callum. Here. Commissioner Halker. Present. Chairman. Chairman Bond. Present. I will now turn it over to Director of Community Development, Barty Warren. Good afternoon, everyone. As we discussed in our work session, and for the benefit of the public, we understand that Dominion Power is doing some work in the area. And we may unexpectedly lose power. As a result in City Hall, we decided to move forward with the meeting, but we may end up having to end the meeting. So as a result of that, I'm requesting that the commission move up items five and six related to Riverside Hospital. Those particular applications are tied to a federal funding deadline, and we really need to hear them today if we can. So if the commission by consensus is okay with moving that up, I'd like to take those now and then we'll return back to the minutes and also add an item for a CIP briefing. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you. Commissioners, are we okay with moving that by commission? Thank you. Okay, great. So the first item then we'll move right to item five, which is a rezoning application number 23 0313 by Riverside Hospital Inc. to rezone a parcel totaling 13.8 acres from multiple residents RM district and limited commercial C2 district to limited commercial C2 district with conditions at 2244 Executive Drive, LRSN 7001882. And item six is use permit application number 23 0314 by Riverside Hospital Inc. to permit a mental health substance abuse treatment facility at 2244 Executive Drive, LRSN 7001882. Our presenter is David Pemberton, City Planner. Thank you. Good afternoon, Chair Vaughn, Vice Chair Harris, and the rest of the planning commission. This is rezoning application number 23-0313 and use permit application number 23-0314. The subject property is 2244 Executive Drive, and the applicant is Riverside Hospital Inc. More specifically, the rezoning application is an application to rezone the parcel located at 2244 Executive Drive, just under 14 acres from multiple residential RM district and limited commercial C2 district to limited commercial C2 district with conditions. Additionally, the use permit application is a use permit to allow the mental health substance abuse treatment facility use on the property. As indicated by the Red Star, the property is located within the Coliseum Central Area of Hampton. More specifically, as outlined in blue, you can see the property is located just west of the of the Centera Care Place campus across Coliseum Drive. So the proposal includes an expansion of the existing facility, approximately 420 square feet for a new entrance and waiting area to the outpatient services portion of the current uh use. And here's just a closer up aerial showing the approximate area of expansion within the existing building, um, more on the northeastern portion of the existing structure. And here's a rendering provided by the applicant demonstrating what the proposed edition may look like once it's complete. As previously mentioned, the property is currently split zoned, um resid multiple residential or RM district and limited commercial C2 district, with the primary structure and use being located on the RM within the RM district. Additionally, is also in located in the Coliseum Central Overlay District. And the future land use plan for this property designates it as mixed use. So going back on a little bit of history for this parcel and its uh current use and zoning.
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