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Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - June 18, 2026

Planning Commission — Thursday, June 18, 2026
BodyHampton, Virginia
SessionPlanning Commission
DateThursday, June 18, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:51

The June 18th, 2026 Planning Commission meeting of the City of Hampton is now called.

1:00

The June 18th, 2026 Planning Commission meeting of the City of Hampton is now called to order.

1:05

Director Michael, do you have a yes?

1:09

Thank you.

1:10

Just a note, Planning Commissioner Martha Muggler has requested to participate in this meeting remotely because she's unable to attend in person due to a personal matter.

1:18

Specifically, Miss Mugglers outside of the Commonwealth on previously scheduled travel.

1:22

Her request was timely, made in writing to the city attorney's office, the community development department, and to the chair of the planning commission.

1:30

Provided that a physical quorum of the commission is otherwise assembled at this meeting location.

1:34

Her request is in compliance with the Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.3 and the commissioner's remote participation policy adopted June 26, 2025.

1:45

She will participate from a location in the state of Maryland, and the commission has made arrangements for her voice to be heard by all persons in attendance at this meeting location.

1:57

Thank you.

1:57

Madam Clerk, will you call the roll, please?

2:01

Commissioner Samuels.

2:02

Aye.

2:04

Commissioner Griffiths.

2:05

Present.

2:06

Commissioner Brooks.

2:08

Commissioner Coleman.

2:10

Present.

2:11

Vice Chair Muggler.

2:15

Present.

2:16

Commissioner DeProfio.

2:18

Chair Rogers.

2:20

Present.

2:22

Our first order of business is approval of the minutes from the May 21st, 2026 planning commission work session and meeting.

2:30

Is there a motion?

2:44

I make a motion to approve the minutes.

2:48

Second.

2:49

We have a motion and a second to approve the minutes from May 21st, 2026 planning commission work session and meeting.

2:56

Commissioners, is there any discussion or questions?

3:01

Being none, madam, clerk, please call the roll.

3:06

Commissioner Griffith.

3:08

Aye.

3:08

Commissioner Brooks.

3:10

Commissioner Coleman.

3:12

Abstain.

3:14

Vice Chair Muggler.

3:16

Aye.

3:17

Commissioner DeProfio.

3:19

Chair Rogers.

3:20

Aye.

3:21

That motion carries.

3:23

I'd like to turn the meeting over to Director Michael.

3:27

Thank you.

3:28

On the community development directors report, we have the June Youth Planner Report, and that will be presented by Henry Godfrey.

3:46

So as we see as we've hit the halfway point, you know, being that it's June, what has this year looked like so far?

3:52

Has it been a lot of planning for vacation?

3:54

Has it been this year stretching you?

3:56

What has it been?

3:57

However, it's been this is how the Hampton Youth Commission has ended our year.

4:01

Looking at the month of August, you know, we have the annual retreat.

4:04

This is where the executive committee got appointed, you know, being able to be voting for the executive committee, our first annual stakeholder jamboree where we got to meet a lot of the stakeholders, you know, the mayor, all the people that helped make up the city of Hampton, and neighborhood commission representative appointment by the commission for the commissioners as well too.

4:23

September kicked off our first official meeting.

4:35

Looking at October, we have recruitment planning.

4:37

You know, we made a budget, learned about the CIP, and started the youth master Plan.

4:42

November Compassion night was a night where we got to have the opportunity to brand ourselves and really get our name out there.

4:49

The stakeholders meeting was where we got to discuss with different school stakeholders and be able to see how we can make an impact within our selective schools.

4:58

In December, we had our grants hearing, you know, commissioners funded grants to make an impact of youth for Hampton.

5:04

This would be a defining event because a lot of groups all made an impact within the city and are continuing to do so by the day.

4:59

Looking at January, we have our start a start of recruitment season, you know, really planning for how we were going to talk to the different students of the respective high schools, as well as the youth climate action fund, which is basically a fund which helps different international organizations throughout the country to be able to establish an impact community on climate change.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Miscellaneous████████████████████████24%
Economic Development███████████████15%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████████15%
Youth Programs████████8%
Public Safety████████8%
Affordable Housing█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Hampton Planning Commission Meeting - June 18, 2026

The Hampton Planning Commission convened on June 18, 2026, at 20:30 UTC. The meeting covered routine approvals, a youth planner report, deferral of a bylaws discussion, and five public hearing items, all of which were recommended for approval. The commission voted on each item after staff presentations and public testimony.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2026, work session and meeting. Commissioner Coleman abstained; all others voted aye.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Youth Planner Report: Henry Godfrey, a graduating senior, presented the Hampton Youth Commission's annual activities (August 2025-June 2026). He highlighted events such as the stakeholder jamboree, Compassion Night, grants hearing, Teen Town Hall, and the senior dinner. Commissioners commended his service and wished him well.

  • Public Hearing 26-0176 (Rezoning for Crane Business): No public speakers besides the applicant's attorney, Tim Trant. The community meeting had attendees from the adjacent apartment complex who raised concerns about visual impact and noise; the applicant responded by increasing buffering and adding an hours-of-operation proffer.

  • Public Hearings 26-0188, 26-0193, 26-0194, 26-0195: No public speakers signed up for these items.

Discussion Items

  • Community Development Director's Report: Included the Youth Planner Report (presented by Henry Godfrey).

  • Planning Commission Bylaws: Item deferred to the July meeting on the suggestion of the city attorney; the commission agreed.

  • Public Hearing 26-0176 – Rezoning (Prileman's Property Management): Application to rezone approximately 5.19 acres at 618–638 Aberdeen Road and 2303 60th Street from R11, C2, and M2 to M2 with conditions to expand a crane and rigging business. Staff (Chief Planner Donald Whipple) and applicant (attorney Tim Trant) presented. The business has operated since ~2014; expansion includes four acquired residential parcels. Proffered conditions include a landscape buffer, opaque fencing, hours of operation (4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. M-F, plus emergency responses), and adherence to Copeland Industrial Park Design Guidelines. Staff recommended approval.

  • Public Hearing 26-0188 – Parking Reduction Ordinance: Amendment to comply with House Bill 888 (effective July 1, 2026). Reduces minimum parking to 0.5 spaces per multifamily unit and 1 space per single-family/townhouse unit within a half-mile of a public transportation facility (currently only Hampton Transit Center). Also adds administrative process to reduce parking by at least 20% outside those areas, based on a parking study and criteria. Commissioner Coleman asked about short-term rentals; staff clarified that short-term rentals are classified as commercial, not residential, and the administrative reduction does not apply to uses with 5 or fewer spaces. Staff recommended approval.

  • Public Hearing 26-0193 – Lot Size Amendment: Amendment to comply with House Bill 1212, reducing minimum lot area to 3,000 sq ft and frontage to 30 ft in the R4 district. For developments under 24,000 sq ft, a minimum of 3,000 sq ft and 30 ft frontage allowed; for larger developments, alley access required. Staff explained intent to increase density and affordable housing. Commissioner Griffith noted existing 25-ft frontage challenges. Staff recommended approval.

  • Public Hearing 26-0194 – Use Permit Revocation Procedures: Amendment allowing City Council to consider use permit revocations directly without Planning Commission recommendation, and applying a one-year refiling restriction to revoked permits. Staff noted the one-year bar applies to substantially similar uses; businesses may continue by-right uses. Staff recommended approval.

  • Public Hearing 26-0195 – Restaurant Two Regulations: Amendment to tighten security, third-party promotions, and visibility standards for restaurant-two establishments. Triggers security requirements (DCJS-certified officers, ID scanners, exterior cameras connected to police) when all four conditions are present: alcohol service, intensive live entertainment, operation past 11 p.m., and occupancy >100. Defines incidental vs. intensive live entertainment; prohibits third-party promotions; requires window transparency. Also adds a one-year bar on a new use permit after a restaurant-three permit revocation. Commissioner Muggler asked to include "dancing" in the live entertainment definition; staff agreed. A motion to approve with amendments (striking "unarmed" from security language and adding dancing) carried.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion to Approve Minutes: Passed (Commissioner Coleman abstained).
  • Bylaws: Deferred to July 2026 meeting.
  • Rezoning 26-0176: Recommended approval (14 proffered conditions). Vote: all aye.
  • Parking Reduction Ordinance 26-0188: Recommended approval. Vote: all aye.
  • Lot Size Amendment 26-0193: Recommended approval. Vote: all aye.
  • Use Permit Revocation 26-0194: Recommended approval. Vote: all aye.
  • Restaurant Two Regulations 26-0195: Recommended approval with amendments (strike "unarmed" from security, add "dancing" to live entertainment definition, and include language from staff presentation slides). Vote: all aye.

Meeting Transcript

The June 18th, 2026 Planning Commission meeting of the City of Hampton is now called. The June 18th, 2026 Planning Commission meeting of the City of Hampton is now called to order. Director Michael, do you have a yes? Thank you. Just a note, Planning Commissioner Martha Muggler has requested to participate in this meeting remotely because she's unable to attend in person due to a personal matter. Specifically, Miss Mugglers outside of the Commonwealth on previously scheduled travel. Her request was timely, made in writing to the city attorney's office, the community development department, and to the chair of the planning commission. Provided that a physical quorum of the commission is otherwise assembled at this meeting location. Her request is in compliance with the Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.3 and the commissioner's remote participation policy adopted June 26, 2025. She will participate from a location in the state of Maryland, and the commission has made arrangements for her voice to be heard by all persons in attendance at this meeting location. Thank you. Madam Clerk, will you call the roll, please? Commissioner Samuels. Aye. Commissioner Griffiths. Present. Commissioner Brooks. Commissioner Coleman. Present. Vice Chair Muggler. Present. Commissioner DeProfio. Chair Rogers. Present. Our first order of business is approval of the minutes from the May 21st, 2026 planning commission work session and meeting. Is there a motion? I make a motion to approve the minutes. Second. We have a motion and a second to approve the minutes from May 21st, 2026 planning commission work session and meeting. Commissioners, is there any discussion or questions? Being none, madam, clerk, please call the roll. Commissioner Griffith. Aye. Commissioner Brooks. Commissioner Coleman. Abstain. Vice Chair Muggler. Aye. Commissioner DeProfio. Chair Rogers. Aye. That motion carries. I'd like to turn the meeting over to Director Michael. Thank you. On the community development directors report, we have the June Youth Planner Report, and that will be presented by Henry Godfrey. So as we see as we've hit the halfway point, you know, being that it's June, what has this year looked like so far? Has it been a lot of planning for vacation? Has it been this year stretching you? What has it been? However, it's been this is how the Hampton Youth Commission has ended our year.

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