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Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - March 20, 2025

Planning Commission — Thursday, March 20, 2025
BodyHampton, Virginia
SessionPlanning Commission
DateThursday, March 20, 2025
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2:17

The City of Hampton's planning commission meeting for the month of March will now come to order.

2:22

Madam Clerk, can you please call the role?

2:27

Vice Chair Rogers.

2:28

Present.

2:29

Commissioner Brooks.

2:30

Present.

2:31

Commissioner Coleman.

2:32

Present.

2:33

Commissioner Callum.

2:35

Here.

2:36

Commissioner Muggler.

2:38

Commissioner De Profio.

2:40

Here.

2:41

Chair Harris.

2:43

Present.

2:45

Do I hear a motion for the approval of minutes from the January meeting?

2:51

Move approval of minutes from January Planning Commission meeting twenty twenty-five.

2:56

I second.

2:58

There's a motion on the floor for approval of the January meeting minutes.

3:02

Any comments or questions by the commissioners?

3:05

Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll?

3:09

Vice Chair Rogers.

3:10

Aye.

3:11

Commissioner Brooks.

3:12

Aye.

3:13

Commissioner Coleman.

3:15

Aye.

3:15

Commissioner Callum.

3:17

I Commissioner Muggler.

3:20

Commissioner DeProfia.

3:22

Aye.

3:23

Chair Harris.

3:24

Aye.

3:24

That motion carries.

3:26

If you see on your agenda, we have ceremonial solutions.

3:28

That was an error.

3:30

So we're going to move past that to uh public hearing items.

3:34

Now there'll be a director, Michael.

3:39

Thank you.

3:40

First I'll read the public hearing protocol.

3:43

The planning commission of the city of Hampton takes pride in being fair and courteous to all parties in attendance.

3:48

It is important that all involved understand how the commission conducts its hearings and how all persons before the commission should conduct themselves.

4:05

No person may address the commission unless he or she is called by the chair.

4:09

Speakers must remain at the podium or microphone while addressing the commission, and speakers who have signed up may not donate their time to other speakers.

4:16

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.

4:23

The final decision to approve or disapprove an application will be made by the City Council at a future date.

5:00

Next will be a use permit application number 24-527 by Magruder Holdings LLC to permit a storage facility too on a portion of 3200 Neil Armstrong Park Parkway, LRSN 6000997.

5:17

Third will be a use permit application number 24-0528 by McGruder Holdings LLC to permit retail sales general on a portion of 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway, LRSN 6000997.

5:32

Lastly will be a use permit application number 24-0529 by Merruder Holdings LLC to permit retail sales general and a portion of 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway, LRSN 6000 997.

5:47

Here to present on behalf of staff is Chief Planner Donald Whipple.

5:55

Thank you, Mr.

5:56

Chair, members of the Commission.

5:59

As just read, we have our rezoning application and three use permit applications at the site addressed as 3200 Neo Armstrong Parkway.

6:11

More specifically, the rezoning application request is to rezone the property from General Commercial C3 to Langley Business Park LBP District for a multi-use development.

6:23

And there are three associated use permits, one for storage facility two at site B, as well as general retail sales at site B, and also general retail sales at site A.

6:37

As indicated by the Red Star, this is the location within the city of 3200 Neo Armstrong, which is located at the intersection of Neo Armstrong Parkway and Floyd Thompson Boulevard within the Langley Business Redevelopment and Business Park.

6:56

And here's the site zoomed in to that intersection, Neil Armstrong and Floyd Thompson.

7:01

You see the site outlined in blue.

7:05

And there are two buildings that you can see there, two existing buildings currently on the site.

7:14

So a little bit more detail about this proposed mixed use development.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████████████████████████56%
Zoning and Land Use██████████████████22%
Miscellaneous██████7%
Affordable Housing████5%
Public Engagement██3%
Economic Development██2%
Environmental Protection█1%
Transportation Safety█1%
Public Safety█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - March 20, 2025

The Hampton Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting on March 20, 2025, at 8:30 PM. The commission reviewed and voted on several rezoning and use permit applications, including a mixed-use development at Langley Business Park, a multifamily project near North Armistead Avenue, a group home rezoning, an apartment expansion at Pinewood Apartments, and a short-term rental permit. The meeting also included a presentation from the youth planner. All votes were unanimous except for one item where Commissioner Coleman dissented.

Consent Calendar

  • The minutes from the January 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public signed up to speak on any agenda item.

Discussion Items

1. Rezoning and Use Permits – 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway (Magruder Holdings LLC)

  • Chief Planner Donald Whipple presented a proposal to rezone the property from General Commercial C3 to Langley Business Park (LBP) district for a multi-use development. The plan includes renovating an existing building (Site A) for warehouse/manufacturing and retail, and constructing a new three-story building (Site B) for storage, co-work, and retail. The site is located at the intersection of Neil Armstrong Parkway and Floyd Thompson Boulevard.
  • Staff recommended approval of the rezoning (24-0526) with 10 proffered conditions, and approval of three use permits: storage facility (24-0527, 7 conditions), retail on Site A (24-0528, 5 conditions), and retail on Site B (24-0529, 5 conditions).
  • The applicant representative, David Pittman (VR Construction and Hampton resident), expressed support, noting the site has been vacant for years and the project is a welcome improvement. He mentioned potential tenants include a coffee shop, fitness, and small businesses catering to the business park workforce.
  • No questions from commissioners.

2. Rezoning and Use Permit – 1616-1612 North Armistead Avenue (Franklin Johnston Group)

  • Chief Planner Whipple presented a proposal to rezone 16.9 acres from R11 to MD4 (multifamily residential) and a use permit for multifamily dwellings. The plan includes up to 215 apartment units in three- and four-story buildings, a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and 10 electric vehicle charging stations. The site is near Freeman Drive and Home Depot, within the Coliseum Central Master Plan area.
  • Staff recommended approval of the rezoning (25-0010) with 13 proffered conditions and the use permit (25-0011) with 8 conditions.
  • Commissioner Coleman expressed concerns about flooding on Armistead Avenue and the impact of additional runoff, despite the applicant's plan for underground stormwater storage and pervious pavement. She noted the project would add density to an area already experiencing flooding issues.
  • The applicant team (Tim Trance, Franklin Johnston Group) highlighted the long-term local ownership, high-quality design, and commitment to working with the city's resiliency projects. They stated the entire property is private and the rear portion is protected wetlands.
  • Commissioner Coleman voted against both motions; all other commissioners voted in favor. The rezoning passed 6-1, and the use permit passed 6-1.

3. Rezoning – 1644 Briarfield Road (Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority)

  • Chief Planner Whipple presented a proposal to rezone 0.795 acres from MD1 with conditions to MD1 with updated conditions to allow a group home, juvenile residence, or shelter. The existing building (formerly a 12-unit custodial care group home) is vacant and will be renovated for interior living spaces. The new use addresses community needs.
  • Staff recommended approval with 10 proffered conditions.
  • No public comments or questions. The motion passed unanimously.

4. Use Permit – Pinewood Apartments (Pinewood Apartments Owner LLC)

  • Chief Planner Whipple presented a proposal to allow multifamily dwellings at 2 Tall Pine Drive (existing 64 units) and add a new four-story building with 110 units, plus amenities (dog park, pavilion, fitness center). The site is within the C2 and Coliseum Central Overlay districts.
  • Staff recommended approval with 12 conditions.
  • Commissioner Coleman asked about external improvements to the existing buildings; the applicant said none are planned initially. Commissioner Brooks asked about the community meeting; only one person attended with no concerns. Commissioner Coleman asked about rent increases for existing tenants; the applicant (Robert Lang, developer) stated that rent increases for existing tenants would not be linked to the new development, but standard annual increases may occur.
  • The motion passed unanimously.

5. Use Permit – Short-Term Rental at 125 North 4th Street (Jason Valentine)

  • City Planner Hanbu presented a use permit for a short-term rental in the Buckroe Beach area. The property has eight bedrooms and requested a guest capacity of 16, but staff recommended limiting to 10 guests to avoid commercial building code requirements. The application is needed because the number of bedrooms exceeds the administrative approval threshold.
  • Staff recommended 15 conditions, including a maximum of 10 overnight guests.
  • Vice Chair Rogers expressed concern about the potential for more than 10 guests, given the property's advertising on Airbnb showing capacity for 16. She noted the neighborhood has narrow streets and small lots. The applicant (John McCormick, attorney; Jason Valentine, owner) stated they would comply with the limit and have surveillance cameras to monitor occupancy. They agreed to update existing bookings to reflect the 10-person limit.
  • After discussion, the commission decided not to formally amend the conditions but to note the concern for City Council. The motion passed unanimously.

6. Youth Planner Report

  • Henry Godfrey, Junior Youth Planner, presented on his work with the Youth Voice initiative, including recruiting for the Youth Planning Commission at local high schools (Kecoughtan, Hampton, Bethel) and developing a youth master plan. He highlighted survey results where youth prioritized safety, environmental concerns, and engagement. Commissioners praised his energy and encouraged youth participation in the city budget process.

Key Outcomes

  • Rezoning 24-0526 (3200 Neil Armstrong) approved unanimously with 10 conditions.
  • Use Permit 24-0527 (storage facility) approved unanimously with 7 conditions.
  • Use Permit 24-0528 (retail Site A) approved unanimously with 5 conditions.
  • Use Permit 24-0529 (retail Site B) approved unanimously with 5 conditions.
  • Rezoning 25-0010 (North Armistead) approved 6-1 (Commissioner Coleman dissenting) with 13 conditions.
  • Use Permit 25-0011 (multifamily) approved 6-1 (Commissioner Coleman dissenting) with 8 conditions.
  • Rezoning 25-0076 (1644 Briarfield) approved unanimously with 10 conditions.
  • Use Permit 24-0530 (Pinewood Apartments) approved unanimously with 12 conditions.
  • Use Permit 25-0079 (short-term rental) approved unanimously with 15 conditions; a note to City Council about existing bookings was added to the record.
  • The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:45 PM.

Meeting Transcript

The City of Hampton's planning commission meeting for the month of March will now come to order. Madam Clerk, can you please call the role? Vice Chair Rogers. Present. Commissioner Brooks. Present. Commissioner Coleman. Present. Commissioner Callum. Here. Commissioner Muggler. Commissioner De Profio. Here. Chair Harris. Present. Do I hear a motion for the approval of minutes from the January meeting? Move approval of minutes from January Planning Commission meeting twenty twenty-five. I second. There's a motion on the floor for approval of the January meeting minutes. Any comments or questions by the commissioners? Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll? Vice Chair Rogers. Aye. Commissioner Brooks. Aye. Commissioner Coleman. Aye. Commissioner Callum. I Commissioner Muggler. Commissioner DeProfia. Aye. Chair Harris. Aye. That motion carries. If you see on your agenda, we have ceremonial solutions. That was an error. So we're going to move past that to uh public hearing items. Now there'll be a director, Michael. Thank you. First I'll read the public hearing protocol. The planning commission of the city of Hampton takes pride in being fair and courteous to all parties in attendance. It is important that all involved understand how the commission conducts its hearings and how all persons before the commission should conduct themselves. No person may address the commission unless he or she is called by the chair. Speakers must remain at the podium or microphone while addressing the commission, and 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. Next will be a use permit application number 24-527 by Magruder Holdings LLC to permit a storage facility too on a portion of 3200 Neil Armstrong Park Parkway, LRSN 6000997. Third will be a use permit application number 24-0528 by McGruder Holdings LLC to permit retail sales general on a portion of 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway, LRSN 6000997. Lastly will be a use permit application number 24-0529 by Merruder Holdings LLC to permit retail sales general and a portion of 3200 Neil Armstrong Parkway, LRSN 6000 997. Here to present on behalf of staff is Chief Planner Donald Whipple.

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