Hampton Planning Commission Meeting – November 21, 2024
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Hampton Planning Commission Meeting – November 21, 2024
The Hampton Planning Commission met on November 21, 2024, at 8:30 PM to consider several rezoning and use permit applications, a short-term rental permit, and three housekeeping ordinance amendments. The meeting included public hearings, staff presentations, applicant statements, and public comments. All items except the short-term rental permit were approved unanimously; the short-term rental permit was denied.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes (October 2024): Approved unanimously (7–0, Chair Harris abstained).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Item 1 (Brooks Joseph Memory Care): Dr. Iris Perkins spoke in support, citing personal experience with her mother’s dementia and confidence in Dr. Brooks’ care. Donna West, a neighbor, raised questions about property boundaries, easements, and stormwater management but stated the family is not opposed to the rezoning.
- Item 5 (Short-Term Rental): H.E. Howell III spoke during the general public comment period, expressing safety concerns about short-term renters trespassing on his private property and urged stricter regulations.
- No public speakers signed up for the remaining items.
Discussion Items
- Item 1 – Brooks Joseph Memory Care Rezoning (24-0431) & Use Permit (24-0432): Proposal to rezone 1.09 acres at 1807 West Queen Street from R11 to MD4 and obtain a use permit for a 20-bed memory care nursing home (Beehive Homes franchise). Staff noted the community meeting had fewer than 10 attendees with no concerns raised. Applicant Dr. Arnita Sneed Brooks and Mark Sneed presented the need: 41.8% of assisted living residents have Alzheimer’s/dementia, and in Hampton 14.8% of those 65+ have it. The facility will have 18 employees, 24/7 operation with visiting hours 8 AM–6 PM, and security features (locked doors, fence, alarm systems). Commissioners expressed strong support, noting the community need. Approved unanimously.
- Item 2 – Cavalier Homes LLC Rezoning (24-0462) & Use Permit (24-0463): Proposal to rezone 0.29 acres at 1814 Kikatan Road from C1/R11 to MD4 to convert an existing commercial building (originally a 1920s home) into three multifamily units. Staff said the project aligns with the Kikatan Road Corridor Master Plan. Applicant’s attorney Larry Cumming emphasized the residential character and no external additions. No public speakers. Approved unanimously.
- Item 3 – New Mount Olive Christian Academy Use Permit Amendment (24-0452): Amendment to expand the permitted age range from 4–12 years to 6 weeks–12 years at the existing private school (66 Big Bethel Road). Staff noted no external changes; capacity remains 220 students. No community meeting was held. Approved unanimously.
- Item 4 – Picola’s Tapas and Shisha Use Permit (24-0454): Proposal for a Restaurant 3 use with live entertainment and outdoor dining at 1144 Big Bethel Road (Hampton Woods shopping center). The previous permit became void upon change of ownership. Hours: Sun–Thurs 11 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–1 AM. Staff reported no security issues from previous operations. Applicant Shakita Tucker explained her experience and concept. Approved unanimously.
- Item 5 – Everside Properties LLC Short-Term Rental Use Permit (24-0468): Proposal to permit short-term rental at 1536 Morgan Drive (R9 district, Long Creek 1 overlay). The property has no on-site parking; staff recommended a condition to install a driveway before operation. The applicant (Davis) explained his business focuses on mid-term rentals for traveling healthcare professionals, with short-term only to fill gaps. Commissioners debated the process and precedent; some felt the applicant should first install the driveway and use the administrative (ZAP) route. Motion to approve (with 15 conditions) failed 4–3. A motion to deny passed 5–2, denying the use permit.
- Items 6, 7, 8 – Ordinance Amendments (24-0465, 24-0467, 24-0469): Three housekeeping amendments to correct cross-references in the zoning overlay, subdivision, and site plan ordinances after the consolidation of stormwater and erosion control regulations. All approved unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- Approved (unanimous):
- Rezoning 24-0431 (9 conditions) and Use Permit 24-0432 (10 conditions) for Brooks Joseph Memory Care.
- Rezoning 24-0462 (9 proffered conditions) and Use Permit 24-0463 (7 conditions) for Cavalier Homes LLC.
- Use Permit Amendment 24-0452 (9 conditions) for New Mount Olive Christian Academy.
- Use Permit 24-0454 (13 conditions) for Picola’s Tapas and Shisha.
- Ordinance Amendments 24-0465, 24-0467, 24-0469.
- Denied (5–2): Use Permit 24-0468 for short-term rental at 1536 Morgan Drive (motion to deny carried). The applicant may pursue a Zoning Administrator Permit after installing a driveway.
- Next Steps: All approved items will be forwarded to Hampton City Council for final action.
Meeting Transcript
E twenty-four planning commission meeting for the city of Hampton will now come to order. Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll? Vice Chair Rogers. Present Commissioner Brooks. Present. Commissioner Coleman. Present Commissioner Callum. Here. Commissioner Harper. Present. Commissioner DeProfio. Here. Chair Harris. Present. Now we'll have approval of minutes from the October 2024 meeting. Do I hear a motion? Move approval of minutes from the October 2024 meeting. Second. Any questions or comments from the Commissioners? No questions or comments. We have a motion on the floor for approval of minutes for the October 2024 Planning Commission meeting. Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll? Vice Chair Rogers. Aye. Commissioner Brooks. Aye. Commissioner Coleman. Aye. Commissioner Callum. Aye. Commissioner Harper. Aye. Commissioner DeProfio. Aye. Chair Harris. Abstain. And that motion carries. Now we'll have public hearing items. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh the planning commission of the City of Hampton takes pride in being fair and courteous to all parties in attendance. Is it important that all individuals excuse me? It is important that all involved understand how the commission conducts its hearings and how all persons before the commission should conduct themselves. Individuals other than the applicant or the representative should have signed up to comment on the case and will have three minutes to present their comments. No person may address the commission until he or she is called by the chair. Speakers must remain at the podium or microphone while addressing the commission. Speakers who have signed up may not donate their time to other speakers. Please note that unless otherwise stated, the actions taken by the commission today are in the form of a recommendation to the Hampton City Council. The final decision to approve or disapprove an application will be made by the city council at a future date. Excuse me, a correction.
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