Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes
Regular MeetingHampton, VA · May 2, 2013
Minutes
AT THE WORK SESSION OF THE HAMPTON PLANNING COMMISSION HELD IN THE LAWSON
CONFERENCE ROOM, 8TH FLOOR, CITY HALL, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, ON THURSDAY, MAY 2
2013, AT 3:00 P.M.
Chairman Gregory Williams, Vice Chairman Gaynette LaRue, and Commissioners
Carlton Campbell, James Young, Andre McCloud, and Chris Snead were present.
Commissioner Mary Bunting was absent.
Mr. Terry O’Neill, Secretary to the Commission, opened the floor for questions and or
comments regarding the agenda items.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated Zoning Ordinance Amendment items
B through S are housekeeping amendments due to the adoption of chapter 35.1 and
new stormwater management regulations. She stated she would ask for an
amendment to items O and P because of issues between the Department of
Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA).
In response to a question from Mr. O’Neill, Chairman Williams agreed since Zoning
Ordinance Amendments B through S are all related that they should be read together
in order to expedite the process. Voting on the amendments will be done in separate
motions.
Mr. O’Neill stated item A is a separate item and deals with an amendment to the sign
ordinance in regards to signage for large institutional uses such as the VA Hospital and
Hampton University. This will cover campuses with multiple building locations and will be
a limited provision.
Zoning Official/Project Coordinator Melissa Sajid stated the big component in this issue
is the zoning district in which these uses are located. Hampton University is partially
located in a residential district.
Ms. Valldejuli stated ZOA 061-2013 pertaining to zoning district SPI-IH (infill housing) is not
a substantive change; it is only regarding landscaping.
Mr. O’Neill stated in regards to the CIP, the purpose of the Commission is to review it for
consistency with the Community Plan but the Commissioners are not responsible for
balancing the budget.
Budget Director Gloria Washington stated feedback has been received regarding the
adoption of the budget for FY 2014 and this feedback will be entertained for discussion
with Council. Input was received from different groups and the CIP Committee used
this information to rank priorities. She stated the Planning Commission is just to
recommend approval as submitted or with guidance and/or recommendations.
Mr. O’Neill stated the document could change based on budget revenues.
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In response to a question from Commissioner LaRue, Ms. Washington stated that the
VDOT revenue is a 50/50 match. Some revenues are dedicated resources and some
are fee based. The CIP is a revolving 5 year process.
Ms. Valldejuli stated as a result of the Joint Land Use Study with Langley Air Force Base it
was noted that there is no power of eminent domain for clear zone property in the state
of Virginia. Acquisition of land is through voluntary sales from property owners. The city
matches state funds for the acquisition of properties.
In response to a question from Commissioner Young, Mr. O’Neill stated the
educational school funding monies are not included in the CIP.
Commissioner LaRue gave a brief update on a downtown work group’s plans to
repurpose the old courthouse as an art center with artist and dance studios; gift
shop; and restaurants as some of the things it might house.
The meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m.
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AT A PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE HAMPTON PLANNING
COMMISSION HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 8TH FLOOR, CITY HALL, HAMPTON,
VIRGINIA, ON THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 AT 3:30 P.M.
ITEM I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gregory Williams called the Planning Commission meeting to
order.
ITEM II. ROLL CALL
A call of the roll noted Commissioner Mary Bunting was absent. Ms. Bunting’s
presence was noted at 3:47 p.m.
ITEM III. MINUTES
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman LaRue, seconded by Commissioner
Young, to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2013 work session and Planning
Commission meeting. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, Young, McCloud, LaRue, Bunting, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: Snead
ABSENT: None
IV. STAFF REPORTS
Terry O’Neill, Secretary to the Commission, stated this meeting would be the
last Planning Commission meeting for Senior Youth Planner James Payne as he will
be graduating from high school.
A. Youth Planner Report
James Payne stated this meeting is the last presentation he would be making
before the Planning Commission.
James stated during the month of April the Youth Commission focused on
accomplishing two major goals; recruitment and the Youth Friendly Guidebook
Reception held on April 15 at the Hampton Teen Center. The purpose of the event
was to inform business and organizations on the critical aspects of hosting a “Youth
Friendly” event.
Applications for Youth Commission recruitment will be out in the month of
May. The applications have been given out to all of the public and private high
schools in the area. They can also be found on the Hampton website.
James stated prior to working on the Youth Commission he had originally
wanted to b a doctor. He now wants to be a politician. Working on the
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Commission has helped him plan his career path. All of this started with his
recruitment.
The Planning Division is also going through a recruitment process for the Junior
Youth Planner position. Through the recruitment process, the Planning Division and
the Hampton Youth Commission will do everything possible to set up a bright future
for Youth civic Engagement. He would like the youth to come back and help make
Hampton “the most livable city in Virginia”.
In response to a question from Commissioner Young, James stated there will
be four seniors leaving the Youth Commission.
Upon being congratulated on his work and graduation and in response to a
question from Commissioner Campbell, James stated the Youth Friendly Guidebook
is now finished and they are looking for partners to distribute it.
James stated the Youth Planner interviews will be held on May 21, 2013 and
the Youth Commission interviews will be on May 28, 2013. Chyna Matheny will
become the Senior Youth Planner.
Commissioner LaRue congratulated James and stated she hopes he will go
into politics as we need the best and brightest. She stated James is an example of
how the City can help its youth.
Commissioner McCloud congratulated James and stated James had said at
the beginning of his time as a Youth Planner he was nervous. Commissioner
McCloud stated that even if James did not have an answer he always came up
with something.
Public Hearing Procedures
Terry O’Neill, Secretary to the Commission, read key points of the Hampton
Planning Commission Public Hearing/Comment Rules in order for the affairs of the
Commission to be conducted in a courteous and orderly manner.
V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 054-2013: Ordinance to amend and re-
enact chapter 18.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia
entitled “Signs” by amending section 18.1-6 pertaining to special situations to
add subsection (7) pertaining to signage for large institutional uses.
Zoning Official/Project Coordinator Melissa Sajid stated the purpose of the
proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is to create regulations that allow flexibility in
design with respect to entrance sign regulations for educational and medical
campuses. The proposal intends to create specific regulations for entrance signs for
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educational and medical campuses that are 50 acres or more in size. As proposed,
campus entrance signs would be allowed up to 110 square feet and 13’ in height.
Walls that are integrated into the design of such signs shall be allowed up to 15’ in
height provided no more than 25% of the wall is at the maximum height.
This need was brought to light when Hampton University proposed new signs in
November 2012 and had to apply for variances.
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) includes policies that
promote the enhancement of the identity and scenic qualities of city corridors and
gateways (LU-CD Policy 17) and that promote cooperation and partnerships with
higher educational institutions and health and human service providers (CF Policy 23
and CF Policy 47). This ordinance amendment achieves these policies by partnering
with educational and medical institutions to create design flexibility for signage that
aesthetically augments and punctuates corridors leading to educational and medical
campuses.
Staff recommends adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
054-2013.
In response to a question from Commissioner Campbell, Mr. Terry O’Neill stated
Hampton University is waiting for approval of this ordinance. If the ordinance is
approved the variance applications will be a moot point.
Vice Chairman LaRue stated this request looks like the increased sizes going from
48 square feet allowed to 110 square feet will be more than other cities in the area.
In response Mr. O’Neill stated this request is trying to go along with what other
communities have done; more communities are going with the larger entrance signs
i.e. Christopher Newport University. Staff has worked closely with Hampton University
and this is within the realm of compatibility.
Ms. Sajid showed the Commissioners a rendering of Hampton University’s
proposed signage.
Staff recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 054-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 054-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 18.1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “Signs” by Amending
Section 18.1-6 Pertaining to Special Situations to Add Subsection (7)
Pertaining to Signage for Large Institutional Uses;
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WHEREAS: this amendment creates regulations that allow flexibility in design with
respect to entrance sign regulations for educational and medical
campuses that are 50 acres or more in size;
WHEREAS: this amendment will allow campus entrance signs up to 110 square feet in
area and 12 feet in height, and walls that are integrated into the design of
such signs will be allowed up to 15 feet in height provided that no more
than 25% of the wall is at maximum height;
WHEREAS: this amendment achieves the policies in the Hampton Community Plan
(2006), as amended, which promote the enhancement of the identity
and scenic qualities of city corridors and gateways (LU-CD Policy 17), and
promote cooperation and partnerships with higher educational institutions
and health and human services providers (CF Policy 23 and CF Policy 47);
and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Andre McCloud and seconded by
Commissioner Mary Bunting,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 18.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
Terry O’Neill, Secretary to the Commission, stated as Zoning Ordinance
amendments B through S are all related, in order to expedite the process all of the
proposed amendments will be read and the meeting turned over to Sr. Deputy City
Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli for presentation. Separate motions will be made on each
request.
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 055-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
enact Chapter 17.3 Special Public Interest, Article XVIII of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “SPI-BBD-Buckroe Bayfront
District” by Amending Section 17.3-133(C)(2)(a) Pertaining to a Final Design
Plan.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated a majority of the proposed
amendments are housekeeping issues as landscaping references are now in a
separate document of its own. There are also minor changes deleting or changing
terms since is no longer a Codes Compliance Department or a Planning Department.
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They are now part of the Community Development Department. There are also
additional amendments that reference required stormwater management regulation
changes.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 055-2013,
a proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3
Special Public Interest, Article XVIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Hampton, Virginia Entitled “SPI-BBD-Buckroe Bayfront District” by
Amending Section 17.3-133(C)(2)(a) Pertaining to a Final Design Plan;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment which changes the reference to site
plan regulations from article IV, chapter 9 of the city code to chapter
35.1, deletes any specific titles, and refers only to the chapter of the city
code governing subdivisions; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Mary Bunting and seconded by
Commissioner Chris Snead,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article XVIII, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 056-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
enact Chapter 10.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia
Entitled “RT District - Residential Transition District” by Amending Section 10.1-
9(2) Pertaining to Green Area Requirements.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 056-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
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WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 056-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 10.1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “RT District - Residential
Transition District” by Amending Section 10.1-9(2) Pertaining to Green Area
Requirements;
WHEREAS: this amendment is a housekeeping amendment resulting from the
deletion of conflicting provisions in the site plan ordinance pertaining to
landscaping requirements in green area provisions; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Gaynette LaRue and seconded by
Commissioner James Young,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 10.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
D. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 057-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 17.3 Special Public Interest, Article VI of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “SPI-HRC-Hampton Roads Center
District” by Adding Section 17.3-43 Pertaining to Green Areas.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 057-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 057-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3 Special
Public Interest, Article VI of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-HRC-Hampton Roads Center District” by Adding
section 17.3-43 Pertaining to Green Areas;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment resulting from the elimination of green
area requirements from the site plan ordinance; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
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NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Carlton Campbell and seconded by
Commissioner James Young,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article VI, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
E. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 058-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
enact Chapter 20, Article II of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia Entitled “Uses in All or Specified Districts” and Chapter 20, Article III of
the Zoning Ordinance Entitled “Use Permits for Manufactured/Mobile Home
Parks or Subdivisions” by Amending Section 20-5.1(4)(i) (i) through (iv)
pertaining to Landscaping of Commercial Communication Towers, Sections
20-5.1 (5)(b)(b) and 20-5.1(6)(b)(2) Pertaining to Green Area, and Sections
20-8 and 20-17 Pertaining to Application for a Use Permit and Landscaping
for a Manufactured/Mobile Home Park or Subdivision.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 058-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 058-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 20, Article II of the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “Uses in All or
Specified Districts” and Chapter 20, Article III of the Zoning Ordinance
Entitled “Use Permits for Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks or Subdivisions”
by Amending Section 20-5.1(4)(i) (i) through (iv) pertaining to Landscaping
of Commercial Communication Towers, Sections 20-5.1 (5)(b)(b) and 20-
5.1(6)(b)(2) Pertaining to Green Area, and Sections 20-8 and 20-17
Pertaining to Application for a Use Permit and Landscaping for a
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park or Subdivision;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes the landscaping
requirements which are now in the City of Hampton Landscape
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
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NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Andre McCloud and seconded by
Commissioner Gaynette LaRue,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 20, articles II and III, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
F. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 059-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 17.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia
Entitled “M-4 District Langley Flight Approach-Land Intensive Manufacturing
District” by Amending Section 17.1-6 Pertaining to Landscaping in Rights-of-
Way.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 059-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 059-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “M-4 District Langley
Flight Approach-Land Intensive Manufacturing District” by Amending
Section 17.1-6 Pertaining to Landscaping in Rights-of-Way;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes the landscaping
requirements which are now in the City of Hampton Landscape
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner James Young and seconded by
Commissioner Gaynette LaRue,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
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AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
G. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 060-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 17.3 Special Public Interest, Article XIV of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “SPI-HRCW-Hampton
Roads Center West District” by Amending Section 17.3-105 Pertaining to
Building and Screening Materials and Section 17.3-109 Pertaining to Green
Areas and Landscaping.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 060-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 060-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3 Special
Public Interest, Article XIV of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-HRCW-Hampton Roads Center West District” by
Amending Section 17.3-105 Pertaining to Building and Screening Materials
and Section 17.3-109 Pertaining to Green Areas and Landscaping;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes landscaping requirements
which are now in the City of Hampton Landscape Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Gaynette LaRue and seconded by
Commissioner Andre McCloud,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article XIV, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
H. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 061-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 17.3 Special Public Interest, Article XVI of the Zoning
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Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “SPI-IH-Infill Housing
District” by Adding Section 17.3-123 Pertaining to the Landscape Plan.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 061-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 061-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3 Special
Public Interest, Article XVI of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-IH-Infill Housing District” by Adding Section 17.3-123
Pertaining to the Landscape Plan;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that refers landscaping requirements
to the City of Hampton Landscape Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Andre McCloud and seconded by
Commissioner Gaynette LaRue,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article XVI, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
I. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 062-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 18.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia
Entitled “Signs” by Amending Section 18.1-10(1) Pertaining to
Interstate/Arterial Zone and Section 18.1-11 (7) Pertaining to Landscaping of
Off-Premises Advertising Signs.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 062-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
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WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 062-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 18.1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “Signs” by Amending
Section 18.1-10(1) Pertaining to Interstate/Arterial Zone and Section 18.1-
11(7) Pertaining to Landscaping of Off-Premises Advertising Signs;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes the landscaping
requirements which are now in the City of Hampton Landscape
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner James Young and seconded by
Commissioner Andre McCloud,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 18.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
J. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 063-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
enact Chapter 25 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia
Entitled “Administration of Ordinance” by Amending Section 25-2.2 Pertaining
to Submitted Plans and Exceptions.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 063-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 063-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 25 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “Administration of
Ordinance” by Amending Section 25-2.2 Pertaining to Submitted Plans
and Exceptions;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that changes the reference to site
plan regulations from article IV, chapter 9, of the city code to chapter
35.1; and
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WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Gaynette LaRue and seconded by
Commissioner Andre McCloud,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 25 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
K. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 064-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 17.3 Special Public Interest, Article XV of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “SPI-CC – Coliseum Central District”
by Amending Section 17.3-117 Pertaining to Site Design.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 064-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 064-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3 Special
Public Interest, Article XV of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-CC – Coliseum Central District” by Amending Section
17.3-117 Pertaining to Site Design;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes landscaping requirements
which are now in the City of Hampton Landscape Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Carlton Campbell and seconded by
Commissioner James Young,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article XV, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
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AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
L. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 065-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 17.3Special Public Interest, Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “SPI-HRCNC – Hampton Roads
Center North Campus” by Amending Section 17.3-97 pertaining to Green
Areas.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 065-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 065-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3 Special
Public Interest, Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-HRCNC – Hampton Roads Center North Campus” by
Amending Section 17.3-97 pertaining to Green Areas;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes landscaping requirements
which are now in the City of Hampton Landscape Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Andre McCloud and seconded by
Commissioner James Young,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article XIII, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
M. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 066-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 17.3 Special Public Interest, Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance
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of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “SPI-MVC – Magruder Visual Corridor”
by Amending Section 17.3-47 pertaining to Regulations on Permitted Uses.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 066-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 066-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3 Special
Public Interest, Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-MVC – Magruder Visual Corridor” by Amending
Section 17.3-47 pertaining to Regulations on Permitted Uses;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes landscaping requirements
which are now in the City of Hampton Landscape Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Chris Snead and seconded by
Commissioner Andre McCloud,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article VII, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
N. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 067-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
Enact Chapter 14 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia,
Entitled “M-1 – Limited Manufacturing District” by Amending Section 14-3
Pertaining to Limitations on Permitted Uses.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 067-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
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WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 067-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 14 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “M-1 – Limited
Manufacturing District” by Amending Section 14-3 Pertaining to Limitations
on Permitted Uses;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes the landscaping
requirements which are now in the City of Hampton Landscape
Guidelines and reflects the correct section of the zoning ordinance
wherein outdoor material storage provisions are found; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner James Young and seconded by
Commissioner Carlton Campbell,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 14 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
O. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 068-2013: Ordinance to Amend and
Reenact Chapter 2.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia Entitled “Definitions” by Amending the Definition of “Best
Management Practices” and “Development”, and by Adding the Definition
of “Control Measure”, “Environmental Site Assessment” and “Stormwater” to
Comply with the Virginia Stormwater Management Regulations.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli requested the Planning Commission
make an amendment to the definition of Development. Ms. Valldejuli stated this
change is a result of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
not being able to “talk” to FEMA and to not be caught in the middle, an amendment
has been proposed to please both State and Federal agencies.
The definition of Development has been amended to read as:
“Any man made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not
limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation or drilling operations, or any land disturbance and the resulting landform
associated with the construction of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional,
recreation, transportation, or utility facilities or structures or the clearing of land for non-
agricultural or non-silvicultural purposes.”
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Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 068-2013, as amended.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 068-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 2.1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Definitions” by
Amending the Definition of “Best Management Practices” and
“Development”, and by Adding the Definition of “Control Measure”,
“Environmental Site Assessment” and “Stormwater” to Comply with the
Virginia Stormwater Management Regulations;
WHEREAS: amendment is a housekeeping amendment resulting from the enactment
of the new stormwater management regulations by the General
Assembly;
WHEREAS: the definition of “development” was amended at the public hearing at
the request of the Sr. Deputy City Attorney to eliminate the stricken
language beginning at line 31 to read “Any man made change to
improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to,
buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation or drilling operations, or any land disturbance and the
resulting landform associated with the construction of residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, recreation, transportation, or utility
facilities or structures or the clearing of land for non-agricultural or non-
silvicultural purposes”; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Mary Bunting and seconded by
Commissioner Chris Snead,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 2.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, as
amended.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
P. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 069-2013: Ordinance to Amend and
Reenact Article V of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia
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Entitled “Flood Zone District” by Amending Section 17.3-32 Pertaining to the
Definition of “Development” to Comply With the Virginia Stormwater
Management Regulations.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli requested the Planning Commission
make an amendment to the definition of Development. Ms. Valldejuli stated this
change is a result of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
not being able to “talk” to FEMA and as seen when changes were made to the Flood
Zone Ordinance. The amendment is a compromise to comply with both agencies.
The amendment should read as follows:
“Any man made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not
limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials, or any land
disturbance and the resulting landform associated with the construction of residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, recreation, transportation, or utility facilities or
structures or the clearing of land for non-agricultural or non-silvicultural purposes.”
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 069-2013, as amended.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 069-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3, Article V of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Flood
Zone District” by Amending Section 17.3-32 Pertaining to the Definition of
“Development” to Comply With the Virginia Stormwater Management
Regulations;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment resulting from the enactment of new
stormwater management regulations by the General Assembly;
WHEREAS: the definition of “development” was amended at the public hearing at
the request of the Sr. Deputy City Attorney to eliminate the stricken
language to read “Any man made change to improved or unimproved
real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures,
mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations
or storage of equipment or materials, or any land disturbance and the
resulting landform associated with the construction of residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, recreation, transportation, or utility
facilities or structures or the clearing of land for non-agricultural or non-
silvicultural purposes”; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
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NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Mary Bunting and seconded by
Commissioner Chris Snead,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article V, of the Zoning
Ordinance, as amended.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
Q. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 070-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
enact Chapter 1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia
Entitled “Zones and General Provisions” by Amending Section 1-21 Pertaining
to Outdoor Material Storage and Adding Section 1-26 Pertaining to General
Green Area Requirements.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 070-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 070-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Zones and General
Provisions” by Amending Section 1-21 Pertaining to Outdoor Material
Storage and Adding Section 1-26 Pertaining to General Green Area
Requirements;
WHEREAS: these amendments are housekeeping amendments that address issues
associated with the implementation of the new site plan ordinance
pertaining to the City of Hampton Landscape Guidelines and the green
area requirements; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Gaynette LaRue and seconded by
Commissioner Andre McCloud,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
R. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 071-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-
enact Chapter 17.3 Special Public Interest, Article X of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “SPI-CBPD-Chesapeake Bay
Preservation District” by Amending Section 17.3-64 Pertaining to Regulations
for Development and Redevelopment and Section 17.3-65 Pertaining to Plan
of Development.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance No. 071-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following amendment:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 071-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 17.3 Special
Public Interest, Article X of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-CBPD-Chesapeake Bay Preservation District” by
Amending Section 17.3-64 Pertaining to Regulations for Development and
Redevelopment and Section 17.3-65 Pertaining to Plan of Development;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment resulting from the enactment of new
stormwater management regulations by the General Assembly and the
addition of references to the City of Hampton Landscape Guidelines; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner James Young and seconded by
Commissioner Gaynette LaRue,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 17.3, article X, of the Zoning
Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
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S. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 073-2013: Ordinance to Amend and re-
enact Chapter 1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia
Entitled “Zones and General Provisions” by Amending Section 1-20 Pertaining
to Lighting of Parking and Other Areas and Signs.
Sr. Deputy City Attorney Vanessa Valldejuli stated staff recommends adoption of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 073-2013.
There were no speakers.
After presentation the Commission approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day ZOA 073-2013, a
proposed Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 1 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Zones and General
Provisions” by Amending Section 1-20 Pertaining to Lighting of Parking and
Other Areas and Signs;
WHEREAS: this is a housekeeping amendment that deletes the term “annoying
glare” to clarify that lighting provisions must set forth clear and objective
standards; and
WHEREAS: there were no speakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Gaynette LaRue and seconded by
Commissioner Andre McCloud,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of the
ordinance amendment to chapter 1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, McCloud, LaRue, Snead, Bunting, Young, Williams
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
T. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2014-2018: The City of
Hampton, Virginia’s proposed five-year capital improvement plan includes
additions and improvements to the City’s capital assets. Proposed projects
may be included in one of the following expenditure categories: Education;
Hampton’s Waterways; Maintenance of Public Properties and Performance
Support; Master Plans; Neighborhood Support; New Facilities; Other CIP
Projects; Other Economic Development Support; Public Safety and Streets
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and Infrastructure. Cost estimates for the projects proposed in the five-year
plan total $228,131,966.
In response to the continued fiscal challenges experienced by many of the
nation’s localities, the proposed Capital Improvement Plan represents a very
conservative approach that will further the City’s capital investments while
maintaining compliance with the City’s financial policies.
Funding sources for the proposed plan may include: General Fund; General
Obligation Bond Proceeds; Stormwater Fund and Wastewater Fund.
Budget Director Gloria Washington gave a brief presentation on the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2014-2018 (FY14-18). She stated Council would
vote on the budget for 2014 with the remaining years (2015-2018) as planning years.
The CIP is a five year funding plan that covers long-term acquisition of property
and equipment; construction of new public facilities; and maintenance and
improvement to existing public facilities. Capital improvement projects have a
minimum cost of $50,000 and a life expectancy of at least five years.
The CIP objectives are continually examined to include review of the Hampton
Community Plan.
The CIP objectives are:
• Continue the City’s overall vision of making Hampton “the most livable
City in Virginia.”
• Implement the Hampton Community Plan including Master Plan initiatives.
• Maintain/protect current bond rating by adherence to Council approved
financial policies.
• Merge Hampton City Schools’ capital improvement plans with the City’s
process.
• Prepare capital budget portion of the annual recommended budget.
• Balance the City’s economic development needs with existing
development and capital renewal plans.
The role of the Planning Commission in the budget process is to review the
proposed plan for consistency with the Hampton Community Plan. Master Plans and
strategic plans are followed as before.
The challenges in this process are:
• Ability to fund the number of viable projects with limited resources;
• Execution of federal/state mandated requirements; and
• Maintenance of existing development while planning the completion of
on-going projects and implementation of new projects.
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A graph was displayed showing the total CIP’s budgeted amounts from FY08-12
through FY4-18, which due to the economy, shows a decline from FY08-12 to present.
Due to the economic decline funding is at 50% from prior years. The FY14-18 budget of
$228 million is based on the projected figure when the dedicated tax rate is taken into
consideration. The FY14-18 CIP revenue resources are as follows:
• Federal and State Government - $8.70M
• General Obligation Bond Proceeds - $69.34M
• Dedicated Sources - $52.19M
• Contributions from the General Fund - $97.90M
The proposed projects for the FY14-18 CIP expenditure categories are in one of
ten expenditure categories with some as follows:
• Education - $37.28M
• Hampton’s Waterways - $19.02M
• Maintenance of Public Properties/Performance Support - $61.7M
• Master Plans - $24.01M ($20M is based on the proposed dedicated tax
increase)
• New Facilities - $550K
• Other CIP Projects - $11.97M
• Other Economic Development Support - $2.4M
• Public Safety - $7.55M
• Streets and Infrastructure - $61.89M (Dedicated VDOT funding is located in
this line item)
The Strategic Investment Initiatives are spread out over the areas based on the
various neighborhoods – Phoebus; North King; Kecoughtan; Buckroe; Coliseum Central;
Downtown; other City Initiatives; Waterways, and other Community Plan Initiatives.
Ms. Washington stated the action requested of the Planning Commission is to
receive public comment on the proposed plan and recommend the Plan be
forwarded to City Council for approval based on its consistency with the Hampton
Community Plan. The next step will be the Council meeting on May 8, 2013 at which
time the final budget will be adopted. Prior to adoption Council will have an
opportunity to modify the plan with the first year as the only portion being adopted.
Incorporated into the Manager’s budget as the Capital Budget component is the
amount of $39.6 million.
Chairman Williams reminded the Commission that this is the opportunity for the
Commissioners to add something or question the proposed budget.
In response to a question from Commissioner McCloud, Commissioner Bunting
stated the $4 million dollars, as it is now in the Master Plans, will be funded with a
dedicated tax increase and could either be scaled down or remain the same
depending on Council’s decision. The total amount will not be known until Council
adopts the new real estate tax rate. The additional four cents would be used to invest
in an even faster acceleration of Master Plans and Strategic Plans than would
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otherwise be supportable by the CIP. The idea behind it was to accelerate the impact
on the economic base in the neighborhoods through the additional investment
funding.
In response to a question from Commissioner LaRue, Ms. Washington responded
that what looks like an increase in what can be spent is the part of the $228M which
includes funding dedicated to Stormwater and Wastewater Initiatives based of TMDL
and EPA requirements. Part of the increase is dedicated revenue to those activities.
As stated by the City Manager, the other amount is the $4 million each year over the
next five years from dedicated tax for the Master Plan initiative and that could
fluctuate based on Council’s approval on May 8.
In response to a question from Commissioner LaRue, Commissioner Bunting
stated property values went down because of the impact on real estate values.
Values went down each of those years because of the recession and the impact on
property values. When real estate values went down and other revenues were not
growing there was less money to spend. The City could not borrow as much because
of financial policies that govern outstanding debt that is looked at as a part of
assessed valuation. When assessed valuation goes down as it did because of the
housing market crash, the city had less money it could borrow and maintain its strong
AA credit rating. Both of those caused the downward decline. A slight increase is
shown over the next 5 year period because the economy seems to be improving, but
$20 million is tied to the dedicated tax increase. The $20 million is based on receiving
$4 million over the next five years. If the tax increase is not approved by Council or it is
scaled downward, that number would come down. Part is driven by the dedicated
tax revenue and part is due to better revenue projections in out years. As the
economy improves things go up slightly.
In response to questions from Commissioner Campbell, Commissioner Bunting
stated when the new Regional Animal Shelter was first proposed it was thought the
City’s entire share of $3 million for the project needed to be funded in full. When the
four localities decided to build the project, Newport News took the lead in the facility
and rolled the construction cost into a bond issue. Payments or debt service are now
made on an annual basis instead of one lump sum and which resulted in Hampton not
having to borrow the $3 million. The non-departmental component of the budget
before Council shows the contribution to the Regional Animal Shelter that includes the
debt service and the operating expenses.
In response to Commissioner Campbell’s question about Ft. Monroe,
Commissioner Bunting stated the City is not responsible for its improvements; that falls
to the Fort Monroe Authority which receives its funding via the State.
In response to a question from Commissioner McCloud, Commissioner Bunting
stated the policy under consideration is a guideline because future councils cannot be
obligated to a particular action as it relates to the budget or taxes. A guideline was
already in place so as property values rise the tax rate would go down. When Council
adopted that policy in prior years, the decline in housing values was not anticipated.
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Commissioner Bunting stated in conversations with those members of the
community who attended the community meetings regarding the budget that she, Dr.
Shiflett (School Board), School Board members, and Council members, it was
suggested if the rate adjustments had been done incrementally there would not have
been a big jump as is now being considered. Tax rates should be adjusted up and
down every year. Housing values are not to remain stagnant, and in the last five years
homeowners have paid less. The rate adjustment will take most homeowners back to
what they paid in taxes in 2008 before the decline started. When housing values go up
the tax rate will go down.
As one last caution, Commissioner Bunting stated if the community wants new
things (i.e. new library branch or new ball field), then money is needed. Policies are
guidelines. A rate increase was budgeted when two new schools were proposed.
In response to Commissioner LaRue and Chairman Williams, Commissioner
Bunting stated it was good to see residents come out to the Community meetings.
Everyone was encouraged to come to the forums and do the online surveys. A
random scientific phone survey was also done.
Commissioner Campbell stated it was good to be able to respond to a recent
survey on Planning Department organizational changes and he looks forward to
partnership with the Planning staff.
Commissioner McCloud stated it is his opinion that the roll of the Planning
Commission on the CIP process has changed for the better and thanked the City for
what it has done.
There were no public speakers.
After discussion the Commission recommends approval of the Capital
Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2014-2018.
WHEREAS: the Planning Commission has before it this day the proposed Fiscal Years
2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan;
WHEREAS: the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Capital Improvement
Plan for consistency with and in support of the City of Hampton’s adopted
Community Plan and Master Plans initiatives;
WHEREAS: the proposed Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan is
considered a five-year funding plan and is intended to be one of the
guides utilized to develop the Manager’s Recommended Budget which
will be approved on May 8, 2013;
WHEREAS: expenditure categories included in the proposed Fiscal Years 2014-2018
Capital Improvement Plan are: Education; Hampton’s Waterways;
Maintenance of Public Properties and Performance Support; Master Plans;
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Neighborhood Support; New Facilities; Other CIP Projects; Other Economic
Development Support; Public Safety and Streets and Infrastructure;
WHEREAS: the estimated cost for the projects included in the proposed Fiscal Years
2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan total $228,131,966;
WHEREAS: the final adoption of the proposed Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Capital
Improvement Plan will occur at a City Council public hearing to be held
on May 8, 2013, the first year of which has been incorporated as the
Capital Budget component in the Fiscal Year 2014 Manager’s
Recommended Budget;
WHEREAS: there was no one present to speak during the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner James Young and seconded by
Commissioner Carlton Campbell,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission respectfully recommends the
Honorable City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia approve the
proposed Fiscal Years 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan as presented.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Campbell, LaRue, McCloud, Snead, Young, Williams, Bunting
NAYS: None
ABST: None
ABSENT: None
VI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT
There was no report from the Director.
VII. ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC
There were no items by the public.
VIII. MATTERS BY THE COMMISSION
There were no matters by the Commission.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________________
Terry O’Neill
Secretary to the Commission
APPROVED BY:
________________________________________
Gregory Williams
Chairman
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Agenda
PLANNING COMMISSION
City of Hampton, Virginia
CHAIRMAN : Gregory Williams
VICE-CHAIRMAN : Gaynette LaRue
COMMISSIONERS : Mary Bunting, Carlton Campbell,
Andre McCloud, Chris Snead, James Young
WORK SESSION
May 2, 2013 @ 3:00 PM – Lawson Conference Room
I. Questions about agenda items
MEETING AGENDA
May 2, 2013 @ 3:30 PM – City Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Minutes of the April 4, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting
IV. Staff Reports
A. Youth Planner Report
V. Public Hearing Items
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 054-2013 : Ordinance to amend and re-enact chapter
18.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia entitled “Signs” by amending
section 18.1-6 pertaining to special situations to add subsection (7) pertaining to signage for
large institutional uses. Staff Contact: Melissa Sajid, 727-6256 or msajid@hampton.gov.
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 055-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter
17.3 Special Public Interest, Article XVIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia Entitled “SPI-BBD-Buckroe Bayfront District” by Amending Section 17.3-133(C)(2)(a)
Pertaining to a Final Design Plan. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246,
sshapiro@hampton.gov.
C. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 056-2013: Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter
10.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “RT District -
Residential Transition District” by Amending Section 10.1-9(2) Pertaining to Green Area
Requirements. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
D. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 057-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
17.3 Special Public Interest, Article VI of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia Entitled “SPI-HRC-Hampton Roads Center District” by Adding Section 17.3-43
Pertaining to Green Areas. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246,
sshapiro@hampton.gov.
E. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 058-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter
20, Article II of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Uses in All or
Specified Districts” and Chapter 20, Article III of the Zoning Ordinance Entitled “Use Permits
for Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks or Subdivisions” by Amending Section 20-5.1(4)(i) (i)
through (iv) pertaining to Landscaping of Commercial Communication Towers, Sections 20-
5.1 (5)(b)(b) and 20-5.1(6)(b)(2) Pertaining to Green Area, and Sections 20-8 and 20-17
Pertaining to Application for a Use Permit and Landscaping for a Manufactured/Mobile Home
Park or Subdivision. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
F. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 059-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
17.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “M-4 District Langley
Flight Approach-Land Intensive Manufacturing District” by Amending Section 17.1-6
Pertaining to Landscaping in Rights-of-Way. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246,
sshapiro@hampton.gov.
G. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 060-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
17.3 Special Public Interest, Article XIV of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia Entitled “SPI-HRCW-Hampton Roads Center West District” by Amending Section
17.3-105 Pertaining to Building and Screening Materials and Section 17.3-109 Pertaining to
Green Areas and Landscaping. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246,
sshapiro@hampton.gov.
H. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 061-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
17.3 Special Public Interest, Article XVI of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia Entitled “SPI-IH-Infill Housing District” by Adding Section 17.3-123 Pertaining to the
Landscape Plan. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
I. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 062-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
18.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Signs” by Amending
Section 18.1-10(1) Pertaining to Interstate/Arterial Zone and Section 18.1-11 (7)Pertaining to
Landscaping of Off-Premises Advertising Signs. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-
6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
J. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 063-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter
25 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Administration of
Ordinance” by Amending Section 25-2.2 Pertaining to Submitted Plans and Exceptions. Staff
Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
K. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 064-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
17.3 Special Public Interest, Article XV of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-CC– Coliseum Central District” by Amending Section 17.3-117
Pertaining to Site Design. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246,
sshapiro@hampton.gov.
L. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 065-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
17.3Special Public Interest, Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia, Entitled “SPI-HRCNC – Hampton Roads Center North Campus” by Amending
Section 17.3-97 pertaining to Green Areas. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246,
sshapiro@hampton.gov.
M. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 066-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
17.3 Special Public Interest, Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia Entitled “SPI-MVC – Magruder Visual Corridor” by Amending Section 17.3-47
pertaining to Regulations on Permitted Uses. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246,
sshapiro@hampton.gov.
N. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 067-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-Enact Chapter
14 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia, Entitled “M-1 – Limited
Manufacturing District” by Amending Section 14-3 Pertaining to Limitations on Permitted
Uses. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
O. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 068-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter
2.1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Definitions” by
Amending the Definition of “Best Management Practices” and “Development”, and by Adding
the Definition of “Control Measure” , “Environmental Site Assessment” and “Stormwater” to
Comply with the Virginia Stormwater Management Regulations. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro;
phone: 727-6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
P. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 069-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Article V of
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Flood Zone District” by
Amending Section 17.3-32 Pertaining to the Definition of “Development” to Comply With the
Virginia Stormwater Management Regulations. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-
6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
Q. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 070-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter 1
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Zones and General
Provisions” by Amending Section 1-21 Pertaining to Outdoor Material Storage and Adding
Section 1-26 Pertaining to General Green Area Requirements. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro;
phone: 727-6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
R. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 071-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact Chapter
17.3 Special Public Interest, Article X of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton,
Virginia Entitled “SPI-CBPD-Chesapeake Bay Preservation District” by Amending Section
17.3-64 Pertaining to Regulations for Development and Redevelopment and Section 17.3-65
Pertaining to Plan of Development. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246,
sshapiro@hampton.gov.
S. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 073-2013 : Ordinance to Amend and re-enact Chapter 1
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hampton, Virginia Entitled “Zones and General
Provisions” by Amending Section 1-20 Pertaining to Lighting of Parking and Other Areas and
Signs. Staff Contact: Steve Shapiro; phone: 727-6246, sshapiro@hampton.gov.
T. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2014-2018 : The City of Hampton,
Virginia’s proposed five-year capital improvement plan includes additions and improvements
to the City’s capital assets. Proposed projects may be included in one of the following
expenditure categories: Education; Hampton’s Waterways; Maintenance of Public Properties
and Performance Support; Master Plans; Neighborhood Support; New Facilities; Other CIP
Projects; Other Economic Development Support; Public Safety and Streets and Infrastructure.
Cost estimates for the projects proposed in the five-year plan total $228,131,966.
In response to the continued fiscal challenges experienced by many of the nation’s localities,
the proposed Capital Improvement Plan represents a very conservative approach that will
further the City’s capital investments while maintaining compliance with the City’s financial
policies.
Funding sources for the proposed plan may include: General Fund; General Obligation Bond
Proceeds; Stormwater Fund and Wastewater Fund. Staff Contact: L. Braen, (757) 727-6377
or lbraen@hampton.gov.
VI. Community Development Director’s Report
VII. Items by the Public
VIII. Matters by the Commission
IX. Adjournment
Protocol for Public Input at Planning Commission Meetings:
Hampton Planning Commission meetings are open to the public. The public is invited to attend
meetings and to observe the work and deliberations of the Planning Commission. The public may
also address the Planning Commission on public hearing items by signing up to speak. Public
hearing sign-up sheets will be available until the specific item is reached during the course of the
meeting. Speakers will be recognized in the order in which they sign up and are asked to state their
name and address, to limit their comments to 3 minutes, and to avoid repeating comments made by
previous speakers.
As a courtesy to others during the meeting,
please turn off cellular telephones or set them to vibrate.
CITY OF HAMPTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
22 LINCOLN STREET, 5TH FLOOR
HAMPTON, VA 23669
757-727-6140
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