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Record of Proceedings

Richmond Planning Commission Regular Meeting - June 17, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, June 17, 2026
BodyRichmond, Virginia
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, June 17, 2026
StatusFILED
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Meeting is being recorded and held in person in the fifth floor conference room with city hall while staff and a form of planning commissioners are attending the meeting in person.

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Citizens may choose to participate in the meeting virtually.

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All written comments that were received by email prior to 12 p.m.

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today have been provided to the planning commissioners in advance of the meeting.

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During the public comment period, speakers will be asked to limit their comments to three minutes for an individual or five minutes of representative.

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Thank you very much.

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We need to.

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All right, so for purposes of establishing a quorum, please call the role.

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Mr.

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Poole?

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Ms.

0:44

Greenfield.

0:45

It's Ebert.

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Here.

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Mr.

0:47

Pennett?

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Here.

0:48

Ms.

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Robertson.

0:51

Mr.

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White.

0:52

Here.

0:52

And Mr.

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McKinsey?

0:54

Here.

0:54

We do have an in-person quorum.

0:56

And then Ms.

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Knight has requested to participate virtually online.

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And she is participating from Washington DC due to work.

1:04

Is there a motion to permit Ms.

1:06

Knight?

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Okay.

1:09

In discussion.

1:10

All those in favor say aye.

1:12

All right.

1:15

Thank you.

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And um minutes to consider.

1:23

Mr.

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Director, do you wish to have comments?

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You heard that from me.

1:30

We have minutes from December the 2nd, 2025.

1:34

Is there a motion?

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Approved to approve.

1:37

Second.

1:38

Any discussion?

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Polar question.

1:40

We're voting on approval of minutes from December 2nd, 2025.

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Please call the role.

1:46

Mr.

1:47

Poole.

1:47

Ms.

1:48

Greenfield.

1:48

Farm.

1:49

Ms.

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Ebert.

1:49

Abstain.

1:51

Ms.

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Knight.

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Aye.

1:54

Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Arts And Culture█████████████████████████████████████████████59%
Procedural██████████████████████████34%
Community Engagement███4%
Land Use and Zoning██3%
Summary of Proceedings

Richmond Planning Commission Regular Meeting - June 17, 2026

The Richmond Planning Commission met on June 17, 2026 (minutes indicate the meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 local time; the discrepancy is noted) in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. The meeting lasted approximately 18 minutes. Commissioners voted unanimously to allow Commissioner Dakia K. Knight to participate virtually from Washington D.C. due to work travel. The meeting included approval of two sets of minutes, a consent agenda with eight items, and a presentation on the 2026 Public Art Commission Work Plan. No members of the public spoke during the meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes of December 2, 2025 – Approved 7‑0‑1 (Commissioner Ebert abstained).
  • Minutes of June 2, 2026 – Approved 7‑0‑1 (Commissioner Greenfield abstained).
  • ORD. 2026‑127 – Special Use Permit for 902 North 28th Street (up to one single‑family detached and one single‑family attached dwelling). Recommended for approval to City Council.
  • ORD. 2026‑128 – Special Use Permit for 3012 Grayland Avenue (up to two single‑family detached dwellings). Recommended for approval to City Council.
  • ORD. 2026‑129 – Special Use Permit for 2518 Grove Avenue (multifamily dwelling). Recommended for approval to City Council.
  • ORD. 2026‑147 – Acceptance of $295,267 from VDOT for the Chamberlayne Avenue resurfacing project (Walton Avenue to Hammond Avenue) and amendment of the FY2025‑2026 Capital Budget. Recommended for approval to City Council.
  • CPCR.2026.003 – Resolution adopting “Richmond Inspire: A Citywide Vision Plan for Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities” as an amendment to the Richmond 300 master plan. Approved.
  • CPCR.2026.004 – Resolution adopting “Richmond Connects Strategic Plan: A Strategic Plan for Improving Transportation Equity in Richmond” as an amendment to the Richmond 300 master plan. Approved.

All consent agenda items were approved unanimously with no public comment.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke on the consent agenda or on the regular agenda item.

Discussion Items

  • 2026 Public Art Commission Work Plan – Monica Kinsey, Public Art Commission Secretary, presented the work plan for the coming fiscal year. She highlighted recently completed projects:
    • Fire Station 12: A public art installation by the artist group Gang of Three, working with historian Sylvia Lynch. The artwork integrates archival images into the facade and a sculptural ladder element symbolizing the struggle toward an inclusive fire department. The project received a FIERO award for top fire station design.
    • Gilpin Community Farm: A project by artist Barry O’Keefe, featuring a gateway arch and wrought‑iron details referencing flora, fauna, Charles S. Gilpin, and Lily A. Estee. The community turnout at the December 2025 celebration was strong.
  • Forthcoming projects and their statuses:
    • Broadrock Community Garden (third community garden project): Artist Silly Genius installed a shipping container and murals; solar panel hookup is pending.
    • City Hall lobby art: Increasing exhibition opportunities for local artists.
    • Main Street Station: Public art to enhance the station as an arts destination (budget TBD, pending partnerships).
    • South Side Community Center Phase 2: Sculpture evoking rain and water cycle.
    • Ancarrow’s Landing trailhead: Complementing interpretation at the site.
    • Fire Station 21, Police Precinct 1, Brown’s Island, T.B. Smith Community Center: In early planning or stakeholder engagement phases.
  • Commissioner Robertson requested that future director’s reports on SUP timelines include information on how items have been continued at City Council, to provide a more complete picture. The director acknowledged the request.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda approved unanimously – All eight items (minutes, four special use permits, one funding ordinance, and two master plan amendments) were adopted or recommended for approval as recorded above.
  • Public Art Work Plan received – The presentation was informational; no vote was taken. The Commission acknowledged the plan.
  • Council Action Update – Secretary Shaianna Trump reported on the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting: five new special use ordinances introduced for the July 7, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, four special use permits continued at Council, and five items adopted by Council.
  • Next steps – The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Meeting is being recorded and held in person in the fifth floor conference room with city hall while staff and a form of planning commissioners are attending the meeting in person. Citizens may choose to participate in the meeting virtually. All written comments that were received by email prior to 12 p.m. today have been provided to the planning commissioners in advance of the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers will be asked to limit their comments to three minutes for an individual or five minutes of representative. Thank you very much. We need to. All right, so for purposes of establishing a quorum, please call the role. Mr. Poole? Ms. Greenfield. It's Ebert. Here. Mr. Pennett? Here. Ms. Robertson. Mr. White. Here. And Mr. McKinsey? Here. We do have an in-person quorum. And then Ms. Knight has requested to participate virtually online. And she is participating from Washington DC due to work. Is there a motion to permit Ms. Knight? Okay. In discussion. All those in favor say aye. All right. Thank you. And um minutes to consider. Mr. Director, do you wish to have comments? You heard that from me. We have minutes from December the 2nd, 2025. Is there a motion? Approved to approve. Second. Any discussion? Polar question. We're voting on approval of minutes from December 2nd, 2025. Please call the role. Mr. Poole.

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