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Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - April 17, 2025

Planning Commission — Thursday, April 17, 2025
BodyHampton, Virginia
SessionPlanning Commission
DateThursday, April 17, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:13

The April meeting for the City of Hampton Planning Commission will now come to order.

0:18

Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll?

0:22

Vice Chair Rogers.

0:23

Present.

0:24

Commissioner Brooks.

0:26

Present.

0:26

Commissioner Coleman.

0:28

Present.

0:28

Commissioner Callum.

0:31

Present.

0:32

Commissioner Muggler.

0:33

Present.

0:34

Commissioner De Profio.

0:37

Chair Harris.

0:39

Present.

0:41

Do I hear a motion for the approval of minutes for the March 202025 Planning Commission meeting?

0:51

I move we approve the minutes from the March 2025 Planning Commission meeting with amended amendments as addressed in the work session.

0:59

Second.

1:00

We have a motion on the floor for approval of minutes with amendments as stated in the working session.

1:07

Any comments?

1:09

Concerns.

1:12

Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll?

1:17

Vice Chair Rogers.

1:18

Aye.

1:19

Commissioner Brooks.

1:20

Aye.

1:21

Commissioner Coleman.

1:23

Aye.

1:24

Commissioner Kellan.

1:26

Aye.

1:27

Commissioner Muggler.

1:29

Abstain.

1:31

Commissioner De Profio.

1:34

Chair Harris.

1:35

Aye.

1:37

Now I'm going to take a point of privilege and introduce our new member to the City of Hampton Planning Commission.

1:44

City Council member, the Honorable Martha Muggler.

1:48

So would you like to say anything or you have the floor?

1:53

Thank you.

1:54

Yeah, I'm very happy to be joining the commission.

2:00

I've been on council for two years and have thought that the opportunity to serve on this commission would give me a deeper knowledge and understanding of the process as we bring developments and things of that nature before the council.

2:20

So I'm really looking forward to the work that we do on this commission and working forward, looking forward to working with this particular commission.

2:28

So thank you.

2:31

Thank you, Councilwoman Muggler.

2:34

We're looking forward to working with you and learning some things from you as well, as we found out in our planning planning meeting prior to this.

2:42

But now we have the public hearing items, and I'll turn it over to Director Michael.

2:47

All right, thank you.

2:49

The Planning Commission of the City of Hampton takes pride in being fair and courteous to all parties in attendance.

2:54

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

3:01

Individuals other than the applicant or their representative who have signed up to comment on the case will have three minutes to present their comments.

3:08

All comments must be directed to the commission.

3:11

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

3:15

Speakers must remain at the podium or microphone while addressing the commission.

3:19

Speakers who have signed up may not donate their time to other speakers.

3:23

And 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.

3:30

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

3:37

The first public hearing item is community plan amendment number 25-0102 by the City of Hampton to consider an amendment to the Hampton Community Plan 2006 as amended to update the future land use map for certain parcels known as 183 East Mercury Boulevard, 183A East Mercury Boulevard Boulevard, 261 Woodland Road, 265 Woodland Road, 303 Woodland Road, and 305 Woodland Road.

4:06

LRSNs 12003432, 1200 3433, 12003435, 12003434, 12003429, and 12003430.

4:24

The proposed amendment would change the land use designation for the specified parcels referenced above from low density residential to high density residential land use for this particular item.

4:35

Staff is recommending deferral to May as we continue to work on analyzing the proposed amendment against relevant city policies, current development trends, and community feedback to ensure that thorough analysis is achieved.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural████████████████████20%
Public Comment███████████████████19%
Fitness Instruction█████████9%
Zoning and Land Use████████8%
Education And Workforce Development██2%
Community Engagement█1%
Environmental Protection█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - April 17, 2025

The Hampton Planning Commission convened on April 17, 2025, to consider a community plan amendment deferral, a rezoning application, and a use permit for a funeral home/crematorium. The meeting included staff presentations, public comments, and unanimous votes on all agenda items.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The commission approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting with amendments, as discussed in the work session. Commissioner Muggler abstained; all other members voted aye.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Robert Benjamin Lee III (resident near subject site) spoke on community plan amendment 25-0102, expressing concerns about stormwater runoff and flooding in his area. He urged the commission to consider runoff ratios before approving additional development.
  • Stephen Nelson Simpkins (15 Pirates Cove) spoke against the change from low-density to high-density residential for the same amendment, citing the presence of federally protected great horned owls in the woodlands and potential legal consequences under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
  • Abel Kawaja (19 Pirates Cove) also spoke against the amendment, reiterating concerns about wildlife and requesting that survey results be shared with the public.

Discussion Items

  • Community Plan Amendment 25-0102 (City of Hampton): Proposed change of future land use designation from low-density residential to high-density residential for parcels at 183 East Mercury Boulevard, 183A East Mercury Boulevard, 261, 265, 303, and 305 Woodland Road. Staff requested a deferral to the May 22, 2025 meeting for additional analysis on city policies, development trends, and community feedback. The commission unanimously voted to defer.
  • Rezoning Application 25-0101 (OBT Virginia Investors LLC): Request to rezone 0.96 acres at 1263 West Queen Street from R11 and M2 to R11 to allow three single-family lots. Staff recommended approval with 12 proffer conditions. The applicant stated intent to join the existing HOA for the two new homes but not the existing home. Following a public hearing with no speakers, the commission unanimously approved.
  • Use Permit Application 25-0103 (Copeland Investment Properties LLC): Request to permit a funeral home/mortuary (including a crematorium) at 611 Rotary Street in the M2 district. Staff recommended approval with 7 conditions. The facility will serve funeral homes, law enforcement, medical examiners, and similar agencies; no public viewing area. The commission unanimously approved.

Key Outcomes

  • Deferral: Community Plan Amendment 25-0102 deferred to the May 22, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (3:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers).
  • Approval: Rezoning 25-0101 approved (7-0) subject to 12 proffer conditions.
  • Approval: Use Permit 25-0103 approved (7-0) subject to 7 conditions.
  • Introduction: New member, City Councilwoman Martha Muggler, was welcomed to the commission.
  • Youth Planner Report: The April 2025 youth planner report was presented, noting ongoing recruitment, grants, and upcoming interest meeting on May 5, 2025.

Meeting Transcript

The April meeting for the City of Hampton Planning Commission 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. Present. Commissioner Muggler. Present. Commissioner De Profio. Chair Harris. Present. Do I hear a motion for the approval of minutes for the March 202025 Planning Commission meeting? I move we approve the minutes from the March 2025 Planning Commission meeting with amended amendments as addressed in the work session. Second. We have a motion on the floor for approval of minutes with amendments as stated in the working session. Any comments? Concerns. Madam Clerk, can you please call the roll? Vice Chair Rogers. Aye. Commissioner Brooks. Aye. Commissioner Coleman. Aye. Commissioner Kellan. Aye. Commissioner Muggler. Abstain. Commissioner De Profio. Chair Harris. Aye. Now I'm going to take a point of privilege and introduce our new member to the City of Hampton Planning Commission. City Council member, the Honorable Martha Muggler. So would you like to say anything or you have the floor? Thank you. Yeah, I'm very happy to be joining the commission. I've been on council for two years and have thought that the opportunity to serve on this commission would give me a deeper knowledge and understanding of the process as we bring developments and things of that nature before the council. So I'm really looking forward to the work that we do on this commission and working forward, looking forward to working with this particular commission. So thank you. Thank you, Councilwoman Muggler. We're looking forward to working with you and learning some things from you as well, as we found out in our planning planning meeting prior to this. But now we have the public hearing items, and I'll turn it over to Director Michael. All right, thank you. 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. Individuals other than the applicant or their representative who have signed up to comment on the case will have three minutes to present their comments.

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