OPENPUBLICA · PUBLIC MEETING RECORD
Record of Proceedings

Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - April 16, 2026

Planning Commission — Thursday, April 16, 2026
BodyHampton, Virginia
SessionPlanning Commission
DateThursday, April 16, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
0:00 / 4:55:43

Transcript — Verbatim
0:56

The April 16th 2026 City of Hampton Planning Commission meeting will now come to order.

1:03

Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?

1:07

Commissioner Samuels.

1:09

Commissioner Griffith?

1:11

Here.

1:11

Commissioner Brooks.

1:12

Present.

1:13

Commissioner Coleman.

1:14

Present.

1:15

Vice Chair Muggler.

1:17

Commissioner DeProfio.

1:18

Here.

1:19

Chair Rogers.

1:20

Present.

1:21

Our first order of business today is approval of the minutes from the March 19th, 2026 work session and regular meeting.

1:29

Is there a motion?

1:31

Madam Chair, move approval of the minutes of our March 19, 2026 meeting.

1:38

Second.

1:40

We have a motion and a second on the floor for approval of minutes.

1:44

Is there any discussion?

1:47

Being none none, Madam Clerk, will you please call for the vote?

1:52

Commissioner Samuels.

1:53

Commissioner Griffith.

1:55

Aye.

1:56

Commissioner Brooks.

1:57

Aye.

1:58

Commissioner Coleman.

1:59

Aye.

2:00

Vice Chair Muggler.

2:02

Aye.

2:02

Commissioner De Profio.

2:04

Aye.

2:04

Chair Rogers.

2:05

Aye.

2:06

That motion carries.

2:08

Now we will have the community development director's report, and I will turn the meeting over to Director Michael.

2:14

All right.

2:14

Thank you for the director's report.

2:16

We have the youth planner report that will be presented by Henry Godfrey.

2:25

So looking at the month of April, April has gone through a lot of transitions.

2:29

You know, number one, there's a lot of warmer weather, and honestly, I don't think I've had the urge to go more outside than now.

2:35

And not only that, but work is tending to pile up right now, and we're currently in a season of transition.

2:41

With that being said, here's our April Planning Commission.

2:44

So with that, the Mary Washington event, this was an event geared towards climate change.

2:49

The commissioners truly have to learn about this issue, help contribute to a better environment, and it was an interactive and learning experience for everybody, and promotional value as well.

2:58

Skate no hate.

2:59

The commissioners enjoyed a night of fun within the community.

3:01

You know, being able to skate at the peninsula skating center was a great experience.

3:06

A chance to connect with their peers, like-minded people as well, and spread positivity within the Hampton and Newport News area.

3:13

Now looking at data trainings, you know, there was different types of data that we learned about, you know, qualitative, like more like reasonable data, quantitative was like numbers.

3:21

One highlight to me that honestly stood out was a presentation made by my co-worker Quinn Heinrich, who had a statistics presentation, two numbers in particular that stood out in this presentation with six seven.

3:35

This not only kept the commissioners up and awake, but it also it also made it it also I lost my points, but it also it also helped them to be able to learn more about the presentation as well and how we can apply the numbers moving forward.

3:52

Looking at the youth master plan surveys, you know they're continuing to be open to students around Hampton City schools, providing feedback from students as well as updates with adult surveys and upcoming events.

4:02

We have our teen town hall connecting with other groups within Hampton to learn more about the youth master plan and clean sweep, which is helping to clean Mother Earth and getting volunteer hours while doing that.

4:12

I do want to say thank you for listening, and I now open the floor to any questions you have.

4:17

Thank you, Mr.

4:17

Godfrey, for your presentation.

4:19

Commissioners, any questions or comments for Mr.

4:21

Godfrey?

4:22

No.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████████████████████████65%
Zoning and Land Use████████████18%
Miscellaneous██████9%
Affordable Housing██3%
Transportation Safety█1%
Youth Programs█1%
Workforce Development█1%
Engineering And Infrastructure█1%
Budget Equity Analysis█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - April 16, 2026

The Hampton Planning Commission met on April 16, 2026, to consider several land use applications, including a rezoning and use permit for a multifamily conversion, a use permit for a daycare, a use permit for a beauty school, and a code amendment. The commission also received an informational presentation on the CDBG/HOME annual action plan. All actions were recommendations to City Council.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of March 19, 2026: Approved unanimously.

Youth Planner Report

  • Henry Godfrey presented the youth planner report for April, highlighting events such as the Mary Washington climate change event, Skate no hate, data training (qualitative and quantitative), youth master plan surveys, a teen town hall, and a clean sweep volunteer activity. Commissioners had no questions.

Public Hearings & Discussion Items

Rezoning 26-0121 and Use Permit 26-0122 – 4218 Victoria Boulevard

  • Applicant Adrian Mora seeks to rezone 0.09 acres from Neighborhood Commercial (C1) to Multifamily Residential (MD4) with proffers to convert an existing building into four one-bedroom apartments (576–621 sq. ft.). The property is at the corner of Victoria Boulevard and Shield Street, across from Hampton Public Library. Exterior improvements include a front porch, new windows, brick pavers, and landscaping.
  • Public Comment: Thomas Kyle (property owner at 622 Shield Street) and Kim Paulina (tenant at 622 Shield Street) spoke in opposition, citing on-street parking shortages during events at Darling Stadium, the funeral home, church, and library. They reported blocked driveways and safety concerns.
  • Commission Discussion: Commissioners Muggler expressed reservations but felt the project had merit to move forward. Commissioners Brooks and Rogers noted parking concerns could be mitigated. Commissioner Griffith questioned the loss of a neighborhood-serving commercial use.
  • Vote: Motion to recommend approval of the rezoning (with seven proffered conditions) and the use permit (with six conditions) carried 7-0.

Use Permit 26-0117 – West End Baptist Church Daycare (2413 Shell Road)

  • Staff planner Quinn Heinrich presented a use permit to allow a daycare for 18 children (ages 2.5–5) in an existing church, with potential expansion to 36 children. Hours would be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Friday. An outdoor playground (81x41 ft.) would be fenced. Parking lots have 62 spaces. A community meeting on March 17, 2026 had 44 attendees; five spoke in support, none opposed.
  • Applicant: Pastor Bernisa Thomas described the need for affordable childcare, the church's $750,000 renovation, and their efforts to support low-income families.
  • Public Comment: One speaker (identity unclear) began to speak but was cut off by technical difficulties. The transcript then moves to the next item without completing the public hearing or a vote. It is uncertain whether the commission took action on this item later in the meeting.

Use Permit 26-0123 – Private Beauty School (15 South Hope Street)

  • Staff planner Valerie Taylor presented a use permit for a private beauty school operating within an existing day spa in the Phoebus PH2 district. Hours would be 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday–Friday and 4–9 p.m. Wednesday/Thursday. The uses would not operate simultaneously. A community meeting on January 27, 2026 had eight attendees; no one opposed.
  • Applicant: Chrissy Michelle, owner of Hampton Test Spa and Hamptons Beauty Academy, described the curriculum (nail technology, aesthetics, wellness), limited class sizes (10 students per instructor), and hybrid online/in-person format.
  • Public Comment: None.
  • Vote: Motion to recommend approval with eight conditions carried 7-0.

Code Amendment 26-0118 – Chapter 35.1 Site Plans

  • Staff planner Suher Diablo presented amendments to align with state code, including definitions of major/minor site plans, digital submission, and reduced review timeline (60 to 40 days). No public comment. Motion to recommend approval carried 7-0.

CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan (Informational)

  • Travis Rash presented the draft fiscal year 2026 annual action plan for HUD entitlement funds. Allocations: CDBG $897,498 (plus $40,000 program income) for housing services, housing programs, code enforcement, and administration. HOME $489,145 (plus $50,000 program income) for homeowner rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, and community housing development organizations. No action was taken; the plan will go to City Council in May.

Key Outcomes

  • Rezoning 26-0121 and Use Permit 26-0122: Recommended approval (7-0).
  • Use Permit 26-0117 (West End Baptist Church daycare): Public hearing was interrupted by technical difficulties; no vote recorded in transcript.
  • Use Permit 26-0123 (beauty school): Recommended approval (7-0).
  • Code Amendment 26-0118: Recommended approval (7-0).
  • CDBG/HOME Action Plan: Informational only; no vote taken.

Meeting Transcript

The April 16th 2026 City of Hampton Planning Commission meeting will now come to order. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Commissioner Samuels. Commissioner Griffith? Here. Commissioner Brooks. Present. Commissioner Coleman. Present. Vice Chair Muggler. Commissioner DeProfio. Here. Chair Rogers. Present. Our first order of business today is approval of the minutes from the March 19th, 2026 work session and regular meeting. Is there a motion? Madam Chair, move approval of the minutes of our March 19, 2026 meeting. Second. We have a motion and a second on the floor for approval of minutes. Is there any discussion? Being none none, Madam Clerk, will you please call for the vote? Commissioner Samuels. Commissioner Griffith. Aye. Commissioner Brooks. Aye. Commissioner Coleman. Aye. Vice Chair Muggler. Aye. Commissioner De Profio. Aye. Chair Rogers. Aye. That motion carries. Now we will have the community development director's report, and I will turn the meeting over to Director Michael. All right. Thank you for the director's report. We have the youth planner report that will be presented by Henry Godfrey. So looking at the month of April, April has gone through a lot of transitions. You know, number one, there's a lot of warmer weather, and honestly, I don't think I've had the urge to go more outside than now. And not only that, but work is tending to pile up right now, and we're currently in a season of transition. With that being said, here's our April Planning Commission. So with that, the Mary Washington event, this was an event geared towards climate change. The commissioners truly have to learn about this issue, help contribute to a better environment, and it was an interactive and learning experience for everybody, and promotional value as well. Skate no hate. The commissioners enjoyed a night of fun within the community. You know, being able to skate at the peninsula skating center was a great experience. A chance to connect with their peers, like-minded people as well, and spread positivity within the Hampton and Newport News area. Now looking at data trainings, you know, there was different types of data that we learned about, you know, qualitative, like more like reasonable data, quantitative was like numbers.

SUMMARIZED BY OPENPUBLICA AI
TRANSCRIPT VIA PUBLIC VIDEO
openpublica.com