Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes
Regular MeetingHampton, VA · September 19, 2024
Agenda
City of Hampton
22 Lincoln Street
Hampton, VA 23669
www.hampton.gov
Agenda - Final
Thursday, September 19, 2024
3:30 PM
Council Chambers
Planning Commission
CHAIR: Michael Harris
VICE-CHAIR: Ruthann Kellum
COMMISSIONERS: Tracy Brooks, Trina Coleman, Brian DeProfio, Hope Harper, Kathy
Rogers
Planning Commission Agenda - Final September 19, 2024
WORK SESSION - Community Development Conference Room - 3:00 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Discussion of election protocol
III. Questions about agenda items
1. 24-0421 Memorandum from the Planning Manager to the Planning Commission
for the September 19, 2024 Meeting
Attachments: Planning Manager Memo
IV. Adjournment
MEETING AGENDA - City Council Chambers - 3:30 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
IV. Approval of Minutes
1. 24-0420 Approval of the Minutes from the August 22, 2024 Planning Commission
Meeting
Attachments: Minutes
V. Disposition of Certain Public Hearing Items Deferred from March 21, 2024
2. 23-0280 Use Permit Application No. 23-0280 By Chinwendu Nnagbo to Permit a
Short-Term Rental (STR) at 507 Whealton Road [LRSN 3000788]
Attachments: Application
3. 23-0352 Use Permit Application No. 23-0352 by Otis Scott, Jr. to Permit a
Short-Term Rental (STR) at 28 Castle Haven Rd [LRSN: 13000709]
Attachments: Application
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4. 23-0353 Use Permit Application No. 23-0353 by Pamela Dessaso to Permit a
Short-Term Rental (STR) at 100 Baker Farm Dr [LRSN: 6001436]
Attachments: Application
VI. Public Hearing Items
5. 24-0399 Rezoning Application No 24-0399 by Cornerstone Custom Homes LLC
to Rezone the Parcel Located at 67 W Little Back River Road [LRSN
8005581], Totaling +/- 0.35 acres, from One-Family Residential (R-9) to
One-Family Residential (R-4) District with Proffered Conditions to
Construct Two (2) 1-Family Detached Dwelling Units
Attachments: Application Package
Proffer Agreement
Staff Report
Staff Presentation
VII. Community Development Director's Report
6. 24-0422 Memorandum from the Youth Planners to the Planning Commission
Attachments: Memo
VIII. Items by the Public
IX. Matters by the Commission
X. 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 on the applicable item. 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 comply
with the PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING and COMMENT PROTOCOL,
which is available at: https://hampton.gov/208/planning-commission.
As a courtesy to others during the meeting, please turn off electronic devices.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Hampton Planning Commission
FROM: Mike Hayes, AICP
Planning & Zoning Administration Division Manager
DATE: September 13, 2024
SUBJECT: September 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
The next meeting of the Hampton Planning Commission is Thursday, September 19th at 3:00PM. We
will meet in the Community Development Department Conference Room for the work session. The
regular meeting will begin at 3:30PM in City Council Chambers.
This month’s agenda has two special sections. The first is the election of Chair and Vice Chair.
During the work session, we will review the procedures for the election.
The second section of the agenda that does not appear routinely is related to the three short-
term rental Use Permit applications, which were deferred by the Commission to this meeting with
the updated ordinance having become effective at the beginning of the month. One of the
applicants requested a withdrawal of their application. Since the application was duly advertised
then deferred to this specific meeting, it must appear on the agenda with a request for the
Planning Commission to accept the withdrawal. To be clear, action is required by the Planning
Commission to accept the withdrawal. The other two Use Permit applications have converted to
Zoning Administrator Permits. However, in keeping with the action taken by City Council and in an
effort to have a clean record for the Use Permit applications, staff has included them on the
agenda to make clear for the public and the record that they have converted. This section of the
agenda, involving the short-term rental applications, is not a public hearing.
With respect to public hearing items, there is only one on the agenda. It is a rezoning application
for 67 W. Little Back River Road where the owner is requesting to rezone the property to the R-4
District single-family district to subdivide a lot that is unusually wide for the neighborhood into two
lots.
The Director’s Report this month will be taken solely by Youth Planner Report.
Please reach out and let us know if you expect to be in attendance at the September meeting.
If you have questions about the package or particular items, feel free to reach out to me at
757.728.5244 or mdhayes@hampton.gov.
Community Development Department, Planning & Zoning Administration Division
22 Lincoln Street | Hampton, Virginia 23669
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City of Hampton 22 Lincoln Street
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Agenda Item Summary
File Number: 24-0420
Title: Approval of the Minutes from the August 22, 2024 Planning Commission
Meeting
Type: Minutes Session: Planning Commission
Estimated 0
Time:
Presenter: Mike Hayes, Planning Manager
Attachments: Minutes
Requester: Mike Hayes, Planning Manager
History of Legislative File
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion: Date:
1 Planning Commission 09/19/2024
Text of Legislative File 24-0420
Approval of the Minutes from the August 22, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting
Recommendation:
Approve minutes.
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AT THE WORK SESSION OF THE HAMPTON PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, 5 TH FLOOR, CITY HALL, 22 LINCOLN
STREET, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024 AT 3:00 P.M.
Chair Michael Harris called the work session to order at 3:01 P.M.
A call of the roll noted Commissioners Kathy Rogers, Tracy Brooks, Brian DeProfio, Vice-
Chair Ruthann Kellum and Chair Michael Harris as being present. Commissioners Trina Coleman
and Hope Harper were noted as absent. Staff in attendance were Secretary to the
Commission/Community Development Deputy Director Kimberly Mikel, Planning and Zoning
Division Manager Mike Hayes, Zoning Administrator Allison Jackura, Assistant City Attorney Jessica
Kraus, Senior Planner Davis Pemberton, Resiliency Specialist Olivia Askew, Resiliency Specialist
Anna Hammond, Support Services Coordinator Kristie Graves and Clerk of Boards and
Commissions Arlena Cahoon.
The Commission and staff discussed the agenda items, with the following information
being provided.
Consideration of Appointment of Secretary to the Planning Commission:
Assistant City Attorney Jessica Kraus introduced Community Development Department
Deputy Director Kim Mikel to the Planning Commission. She noted the first item on the agenda is
the appointment of a new Secretary to the Planning Commission. Typically, the Community
Development Department Director is appointed as Secretary, however, the Bylaws allow the
Director to assign a designee for the appointment. With that said, the Community Development
Department Interim Director Jason Mitchell selected Deputy Director Mikel as the designee.
Deputy Director Mikel has been working in the Community Development Department for a long
time as Deputy Director, Zoning Enforcement Division Manager, and Codes Official. She is also
currently working on a lot of Planning and Zoning work so she will be a great fit for the Planning
Commission.
Deputy Directory Kim Mikel noted there is one (1) public hearing item on the agenda this
afternoon. It involves a rezoning application for construction of a townhouse development on fee
simple lots. This item was deferred by the Planning Commission in June to provide some time for
the applicant to meet with City staff and the Montessori school to address concerns from the
community. The proffers have been updated by the applicant, which include a fence along the
shared and rear property line.
Senior Planner Davis Pemberton stated that prior to the June Planning Commission
meeting, staff received feedback and concerns from faculty and parents of the Montessori
school. In efforts to address the concerns, staff worked with different departments and divisions as
well as Hampton City Schools. Additionally, the applicant has met with the Montessori school and
they have reached an agreement for the applicant to install a fence on the school’s site. The
fence installation agreement between the applicant and the Montessori school is not a part of
consideration for this application.
Assistant City Attorney Kraus added that the Planning Commission may hear about two (2)
fences tonight. One of the fences are on the applicant’s property, which can be taken into
consideration for approval or denial. The other fence is on a separate piece of property, so it
cannot be included in the decision-making process.
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In response to a question from Vice Chair Kellum, Senior Planner Davis Pemberton
responded that the Magruder Run Apartments abuts the southern property line of the Montessori
school. Due to the lack of pedestrian infrastructure in the area, it is believed that residents from
those apartments are crossing into the Montessori school’s site in order to get to the intersection
of Commanding Shepherd Boulevard and Neil Armstrong Parkway.
In response to another question from Vice Chair Kellum, Senior Planner Pemberton
responded that one of the concerns from June was that the site was being used as a turnaround
point by Hampton City School buses. Staff contacted Hampton City Schools Chief Operations
Officer, confirmed that it is now a no-go zone, and the issue has been resolved.
Deputy Director Mikel noted that in addition to the public hearing items, there will be an
August Youth Planner report followed by a Natural Infrastructure Resilience Plan Briefing. This
briefing has already been presented to Hampton City Council as a work session item. There will be
a brief overview at tonight’s meeting and will be brought back to the Planning Commission
sometime in the fall as a Comprehensive Planning Amendment to vote on.
Assistant City Attorney Kraus announced that elections for Chair and Vice-Chair will be at
the September Planning Commission meeting and the current Chair and Vice-Chair are eligible
to run a second term if they would like to do so.
The work session adjourned at 3:09 P.M.
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AT THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HAMPTON PLANNING COMMISSION HELD
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 8TH FLOOR, CITY HALL, 22 LINCOLN STREET, HAMPTON, VIRGINIA,
ON THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024 AT 3:30 P.M.
l. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Michael Harris called the meeting to order at 3:29 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
A call of the roll noted Commissioners Kathy Rogers, Tracy Brooks, Brian DeProfio, Vice-
Chair Kellum, and Chair Harris as being present. Commissioners Trina Coleman and Hope Harper
were noted as absent. Staff in attendance were Secretary to the Commission/Community
Development Deputy Director Kimberly Mikel, Planning and Zoning Administration Division
Manager Mike Hayes, Zoning Administrator Allison Jackura, Assistant City Attorney Jessica Kraus,
Senior Planner Davis Pemberton, Resiliency Specialist Olivia Askew, Resiliency Specialist Anna
Hammond, Youth Planner Henry Godfrey, Support Services Coordinator Kristie Graves and Clerk
of Boards and Commissions Arlena Cahoon.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. 24-0343 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE July 18, 2024 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING
A motion was made by Commissioner Kathy Rogers and seconded by Commissioner Tracy
Brooks to approve the minutes from the July 18, 2024, Planning Commission Work Session and
Regular Meeting.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Rogers, Brooks, DeProfio, Kellum, Harris
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Coleman, Harper
IV. APPOINTMENTS
3. 24-0379 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Assistant City Attorney Jessica Kraus noted that this agenda item is for appointment of the
Secretary to the Planning Commission. With the departure of the Community Development
Department Director Bonnie Brown, the Planning Commission requires a new Secretary. The Bylaws
of the Planning Commission state that the Director of Community Development, or their Designee,
can be appointed as Secretary. Public Works Director Jason Mitchell was selected as the Interim
Director of Community Development and designated Deputy Director Kim Mikel as the
recommended Secretary. Deputy Director Mikel has been a part of the Community Development
Department for a long time. In her current role, she has worked closely with the Planning and
Zoning Division. Prior to that, she worked with enforcement and served as a code’s official.
Considering Deputy Director Mikel’s experience, she is qualified to be appointed as Secretary to
the Planning Commission.
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A motion was made by Vice-Chair Ruthann Kellum and seconded by Commissioner Tracy
Brooks to designate the Community Development Deputy Director Kim Mikel as the Secretary to
the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Rogers, Brooks, DeProfio, Kellum, Harris
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Coleman, Harper
V. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Deputy Director Mikel read the key points of the Hampton Planning Commission Public
Hearing/Comment Rules.
4. RZA 24-0278 REZONING APPLICATION BY D.R. HORTON, INC. TO REZONE
FOUR PARCELS LOCATED AT 31, 39, 41, AND 49 SEMPLE FARM ROAD [LRSN: 6001077,
6000966, 6001076, AND 6001075] TOTALING +/- 7.93 ACRES, FROM ONE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (R-11) DISTRICT TO TOWNHOUSE MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL (MD-1)
DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS TO CONSTRUCT TOWNHOMES ON FEE-SIMPLE LOTS
Senior Planner Davis Pemberton presented the staff report on the subject application. Staff
recommends approval of Rezoning Application No. 24-0278 with fourteen (14) proffered
conditions.
On behalf of the applicant, Mr. Tim Trant, presented the proposed site plans for the parcels
located at 31, 39, 41, and 49 Semple Farm Road and was available to answer questions on the
subject application.
Chair Harris opened the public hearing.
Michelle D’Antonio, head of Hampton Roads International Montessori school, stated that
they met with D.R. Horton to review the changes in the proposed site plan and they support the
decision to approve the subject application.
Vice-Chair Kellum thanked the applicant and Montessori school for taking the opportunity
of meeting with each other to resolve any concerns.
With there being no further questions or speakers, the Planning Commission approved the
following resolution:
WHEREAS: the Hampton Planning Commission has before it this day a rezoning application to
rezone four parcels located at 31, 39, 41, and 49 Semple Farm Road [LRSN: 6001077,
6000966, 6001076, and 6001075], totaling +/- 7.93 acres, from One Family
Residential (R-11) District to Townhouse Multifamily Residential (MD-1) District with
conditions to construct townhomes on fee-simple lots;
WHEREAS: The proposed development as described in the application includes 67 two-story
townhome units in a mix of building configurations from 3-unit to 6-unit models. The
homes are anticipated to contain approximately 1,500 square feet of conditioned
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floor space, feature front loaded garages, raised slab foundations, and brick or
stone veneer on all sides of the foundation. The proposed townhomes are
expected to be for-sale units. The development will also feature community bike
racks, a community gazebo, children’s playground area, pedestrian trail, and two
(2) electric vehicle charging stations;
WHEREAS: the subject properties are zoned One-Family Residential (R-11) District. The subject
properties are also located within the Overlay – Magruder Visual Corridor (O-MVC)
District;
WHEREAS: the Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) recommends rural density
residential and high density residential for the subject properties;
WHEREAS: the subject site features a portion of the 200-foot Virginia Electric and Power
Company (VEPCO) utility easement. With this and the unique shape of the lot, the
project utilizes 2.24 acres of the 7.93-acre site for residential purposes, and 4.82
acres for open/natural space. The remaining 0.87 acres will be dedicated to roads
and rights-of-way. In total, the development is expected to have a development
density of 8.4 units per acre. Overall, the expected development density falls
between the two future land use recommendation categories and aligns with the
recommended development density for low-density residential at 8.4 units per acre
WHEREAS: there are fourteen (14) proffered conditions including unit count, conformance
with the conceptual plan and elevations, high quality building and fencing
materials, inclusion of community amenities, and resilient and sustainable
elements. Additional proffered conditions can be found in the rezoning
application. The proffered conditions ensure that the proposed development will
meet the goals of the Hampton Community Plan.
WHEREAS: City staff’s analysis of the proposal confirms it is in alignment with the City’s overall
adopted polices and recommendations that support safeguarding existing
neighborhoods through appropriate land use transitions and a diverse mix of
housing types and values in this area. With the proposed proffered conditions in
place, staff finds that the development would support the adopted policies
relevant to this site;
WHEREAS: City staff recommends approval of this Rezoning Action application with fourteen
(14) proffered conditions;
WHEREAS: The applicant’s agent, Tim Trant, presented the proposal to Planning Commission
on behalf of the applicant, D.R. Horton, Inc.; and
WHEREAS: one (1) member of public spoke in favor of this rezoning application.
NOW, THEREFORE, on a motion by Commissioner Brian DeProfio and seconded by Commissioner
Kathy Rogers,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hampton Planning Commission recommends approval of Rezoning
Application No. 24-0278 with fourteen (14) proffered conditions.
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows:
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AYES: Rogers, Brooks, DeProfio, Kellum, Harris
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Coleman, Harper
VI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT
4. 24-0377 AUGUST 2024 MONTHLY YOUTH PLANNER REPORT
Senior Planner Davis Pemberton introduced the new Junior Youth Planner Henry Godfrey
to the Planning Commission.
Junior Youth Planner Henry Godfrey provided an overview on the work he has done that
involved youth engagement and assisting with revising the new Youth Masterplan for 2025.
Senior Planner Pemberton presented the Youth Planner Report for the Hampton Youth
Commission (HYC).
On August 19th and 20th, the Hampton Youth Commission met at Fort Monroe for their
annual retreat to prepare for the upcoming academic year. They worked on their goals and
objectives including the Youth Masterplan as well as planning for a grant hearing and candidate
forum for the election year. Additionally, they elected the Chair and Vice-Chair for the Youth
Commission and its Subcommittees.
In response to a question from Commissioner Brooks, Youth Planner Godfrey and Senior
Planner Pemberton responded that they are still working on the details of the time and location
for the candidate forum. Once they finalize the details in the next Youth Commission meeting,
they will send out the information.
Vice-Chair Kellum congratulated Youth Planner Godfrey on being selected as the new
Junior Youth Planner. She further commented that the candidate forum is one of the best forums
and would like to publicize it once the details are confirmed.
Chair Harris congratulated Youth Planner Godfrey on behalf of the Planning Commission
and mentioned that he is planning to attend some of their meetings this year.
Upcoming Events:
• September 16th: Commission meeting (Ruppert Sargent Veterans Conference Room)
• September 23rd: Commission meeting (City Hall, 5th Floor)
• October 28th: Candidates Forum (Time and Location to be determined)
5. 24-0383 NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE PLAN BRIEFING
Resiliency Specialist Olivia Askew presented a briefing on the Natural Infrastructure
Resilience Plan. This included an overview of the plan and process, data analysis, draft
implementation strategies, and what the next steps will be.
In response to a question from Vice-Chair Kellum, Resiliency Specialist Olivia Askew
answered that the incentives for conservation landscaping are more related to financial
incentives, such as grants or reimbursement programs.
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In response to another question from Vice-Chair Kellum, Resiliency Specialist Askew
responded that this plan has already been through a community engagement process. When
staff talked to the community about why they are not implementing conservation landscaping, it
was usually due to the costs. Additionally, the term “conservation landscaping” doesn’t
necessarily equate to an overgrown lawn.
Commissioner Brian DeProfio added that if there are financial incentives involved, it would
go through the City’s budget process and be considered by City Council. For example, when
thinking about incentives, the City may also offer flexibility to developers in order to achieve other
goals of the City.
Resiliency Specialist Askew added that when it is time for the plan to be voted on, it will
contain action items that will provide a better perspective on general terms like “incentivize”.
Furthermore, the City is always reviewing the Codes and Ordinances to see how they can support
natural infrastructure while maintaining the standards set for the community.
In response to a question from Chair Harris, Resiliency Specialist Askew responded that the
analysis is capturing the space as tree canopy, instead of the grass or the shrub that’s underneath
it. That’s why the pervious decreases as the canopy increases.
VII. ITEMS BY THE PUBLIC
There were no items by the public.
VIII. MATTERS BY THE COMMISSION
There were no matters by the Commission.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:31 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
____________________________
Kimberly Mikel
Secretary to the Commission
APPROVED BY:
____________________________
Michael Harris
Chairman
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Agenda Item Summary
File Number: 23-0280
Title: Use Permit Application No. 23-0280 By Chinwendu Nnagbo to Permit a
Short-Term Rental (STR) at 507 Whealton Road [LRSN 3000788]
Type: Use Permits Session: Planning Commission
Estimated 0 Min.
Time:
Presenter: Davis Pemberton, City Planner
Attachments: Application
Requester: Davis Pemberton, City Planner
History of Legislative File
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion: Date:
1 Planning Commission 09/21/2023
1 Planning Commission 12/14/2023
1 Planning Commission 03/21/2024
1 Planning Commission 09/19/2024
Text of Legislative File 23-0280
Use Permit Application No. 23-0280 By Chinwendu Nnagbo to Permit a Short-Term
Rental (STR) at 507 Whealton Road [LRSN 3000788]
UPDATED BACKGROUND STATEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2024:
The applicant has requested withdrawal of this application. Due to it having been
previously advertised and deferred to this date by the Planning Commission, the Planning
Commission must act to accept the withdrawal.
UPDATED BACKGROUND STATEMENT FOR MARCH 21, 2024:
At the February 28th City Council meeting, City Council chose to defer the short-term
rentals on their agenda to the June 12 City Council meeting. This deferral is in order to
allow time for the development and codification of policies related to short-term rentals. In
line with City Council’s decision, staff also recommends that the Planning Commission
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Agenda Item Summary Continued (23-0280)
defer all current short-term rental Use Permit applications to the July 18 Planning
Commission meeting.
UPDATED BACKGROUND STATEMENT FOR DECEMBER 14, 2023:
This item was deferred at the September 21, 2023 Planning Commission meeting.
Background Statement:
Use Permit Application No. 23-0280 (formerly 23-00028) is a request for a use permit for
a short-term rental (STR) located at 507 Whealton Rd [LRSN: 3000788]. The property is
zoned One-Family Residential (R-13) District.
Since City Council began holding public hearings regarding specific use permit
applications, they have heard from many community members about the anticipated
impacts to their neighborhoods stemming from the use.
So far, City Council has approved eleven (11) use permits for short-term rentals, and there
are many more currently pending. City Council requested that city staff evaluate the issue
of density of short-term rentals. City Staff is currently in the process of developing legal and
policy recommendations and will brief the City Council in February.
In light of comments that Council has received regarding the appropriateness of short-term
rentals within primarily residential areas, Council is now also asking staff to provide
recommendations about how the City might regulate areas where short-term rentals may
be permitted within the City. These recommendations were provided to Council during a
briefing in September in closed session at which time Council determined that staff should
engage stakeholders concerning future policies before proceeding with any policy
decisions.
Therefore, the City Council voted to defer all short-term rental items on the agenda for the
November 2023 City Council meeting to the February 2024 City Council meeting. This will
allow time for Council to receive legal guidance from the City Attorney’s Office, consider its
options to regulate density, and to what extent particular areas of the city are appropriate
for short-term rentals. It will also allow the opportunity to engage with the public concerning
the proposed path forward before acting further on short-term rental use permits.
Staff is recommending that all short-term rental items on the Planning Commission’s
December 2023 agenda be deferred to the March 2024 Planning Commission meeting
public hearing. All pending STR applicants have been informed of City Council’s and
Planning Commission’s decision to defer all STR applications.
Given the City Council’s request for further policy development in order to evaluate pending
and future STR applications, staff is not in a position to recommend either approval or
denial of such applications nor is staff in a position to recommend conditions, at this time.
Recommendations:
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Agenda Item Summary Continued (23-0280)
Staff Recommendation:
Accept the withdrawal of this application
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Narrative Statement for Use Permit For STR
The proposed short-term rental will be only used within the principal dwelling, which has 2761
square feet and has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property also features an attached
accessory dwelling unit (mother-in-law suite) which features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. This
mother-in-law suite will not be used for the short-term rental.
When people visit the city of Hampton, they want to experience what it’s like to be a local. We
give them that experience by providing the amenities and services of a hotel, but through
privately owned properties, like this one.
Our guests generally visit from out of the area, and typically stay for 1-6 nights. Once they’ve
provided their ID and if approved by us, they book their stay. After each guest departs, the
property is thoroughly cleaned to the highest standards by our professional cleaning company.
Guests are allowed to park in the parking area which accommodates about 8 cars.
The property can house about 8 guests at a time.
We have 2 employees; a housekeeper and a handyman.
We intend to have 100% occupancy if possible.
The property has about 8 parking spaces onsite but our guests typically need just one since they
usually come in with one vehicle.
The home owner has permitted Chinwendu Calis Nnagbo and her team members to operate a
short-term rental business from this property.
May 01, 2023
Hampton, Virginia
Property Address: 507 WHEALTON RD
HAMPTON, VA 23666
Mailing Address: 507 WHEALTON RD
HAMPTON, VA 23666
PIN/LRSN/RPC : 3000788
General Information
Owner's Name: ROGERS CAMARIE
Assessment Neighborhood: 1538
Legal Description: WHITE ACRES A L4.
Subdivision Number: 700115
Deeded Acreage: No Data
Deeded SqFt: 0
GIS Acreage: .94
Old Map No: 03C027 0A 00004
Improvements
Year Built: 1954
Stories: 1.0
Square Footage Rooms Construction
Finished(Above Grade): 2761 Total: 10 Building Type: R01Single family
Basement: 0 Bedrooms: 4 Foundation: 3/4 Crawl
Basement(Finished): 0 Full Baths: 3 Exterior: Brick veneer & Alum siding
Attached Garage: 447 Half Baths: 0 Central A/C: Y
Detached Garage: Heating Type: Forced hot air
Enclosed Porch: 124 Fireplaces: Y
Open Porch: 174 Out Building: No Data
Deck: 0
DISCLAIMER: This data is provided without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose. Any person, firm or corporation which uses this map or any of the enclosed information assumes all risk for the inaccuracy thereof,
as City of Hampton expressly disclaims any liability for loss or damage arising from the use of said information by any third party.
Assessment Information
Fiscal Year Land Value Improvement Value Total Value
FY2024 $75,000 $256,800 $331,800
FY2023 $75,000 $215,400 $290,400
FY2022 $62,500 $205,000 $267,500
FY2022 $62,500 $190,800 $253,300
FY2021 $62,500 $183,500 $246,000
FY2021 $62,500 $180,400 $242,900
FY2020 $62,500 $178,500 $241,000
FY2019 $62,500 $179,200 $241,700
FY2018 $62,500 $179,200 $241,700
FY2017 $62,500 $179,200 $241,700
FY2016 $65,700 $182,000 $247,700
FY2015 $65,700 $182,000 $247,700
FY2014 $65,700 $182,000 $247,700
FY2013 $73,000 $185,700 $258,700
FY2012 $73,000 $185,700 $258,700
FY2011 $73,000 $197,600 $270,600
FY2010 $73,000 $197,600 $270,600
FY2009 $73,000 $197,600 $270,600
FY2008 $73,000 $197,600 $270,600
FY2007 $72,300 $174,900 $247,200
FY2006 $72,300 $165,000 $237,300
FY2005 $53,600 $121,900 $175,500
FY2004 $48,700 $111,100 $159,800
FY2003 $36,000 $110,000 $146,000
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CUSANO MARY H 4/12/2018 12:00:00 AM 0 180 004350
CUSANO ALPHONSE J & MARY H 6/30/2009 12:00:00 AM 0 090 010586
HOWELL MARION F & 5/28/2009 12:00:00 AM 0 090 008572
HOWELL MARION F 7/17/2001 12:00:00 AM 0 0439 0316
HOWELL OTIS A ET UX 4/1/1971 12:00:00 AM 36000 0439 0316
TONENE ALFRED J ET UX 5/1/1956 12:00:00 AM 28500 0246 0447
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Agenda Item Summary
File Number: 23-0352
Title: Use Permit Application No. 23-0352 by Otis Scott, Jr. to Permit a Short-Term
Rental (STR) at 28 Castle Haven Rd [LRSN: 13000709]
Type: Use Permits Session: Planning Commission
Estimated 1 minutes
Time:
Presenter: Urvi Patel, City Planner
Attachments: Application
Requester: Urvi Patel, City Planner
History of Legislative File
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion: Date:
1 Planning Commission 12/14/2023
1 Planning Commission 03/21/2024
1 Planning Commission 09/19/2024
Text of Legislative File 23-0352
Use Permit Application No. 23-0352 by Otis Scott, Jr. to Permit a Short-Term Rental
(STR) at 28 Castle Haven Rd [LRSN: 13000709]
UPDATED BACKGROUND STATEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2024:
Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance sec. 3-3(29)(e), short-term rental applications with a
pending public hearing date as of June 30, 2024, convert to Zoning Administrator Permits
(ZAPs) if the requirements in Zoning Ordinance sec. 3-3(29)(a) are satisfied. This
application was deferred by the Planning Commission at the March 21, 2024 public
hearing and satisfies the requirements set forth in Zoning Ordinance sec. 3-3(29)(a). As
such, it has been converted to a ZAP and no further Planning Commission action is
required. This application will be processed administratively by zoning staff.
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UPDATED BACKGROUND STATEMENT FOR MARCH 21, 2024:
At the February 28th City Council meeting, City Council chose to defer the short-term
rentals on their agenda to the June 12 City Council meeting. This deferral is in order to
allow time for the development and codification of policies related to short-term rentals. In
line with City Council’s decision, staff also recommends that the Planning Commission
defer all current short-term rental Use Permit applications to the July 18 Planning
Commission meeting.
Background Statement:
Use Permit Application No. 23-0352 (formerly 23-00002) is a request for a use permit for
a short-term rental (STR) located at 28 Castle Haven Rd [LRSN: 13000709]. The property
is zoned One-Family Residential (R-11) District.
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) designates this area as low-density
residential. It sets forth the policies that a mix of land uses appropriate for the district
should be encouraged, and tourism and entertainment opportunities should be expanded
provided this is done in a way that safeguards the integrity of existing residential
neighborhoods.
This item was deferred from the July 20, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. Seven
members of the community expressed opposition to this proposal based on concerns
regarding property values, safety, and integrity of the neighborhood.
If the use permit is to be granted, staff has identified fifteen (15) recommended conditions
based upon the proposed use’s operational and land use characteristics. Among the
conditions are limitations on occupancy and capacity, which is governed by the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code, in addition to conditions related to a ledger, a local
contact person, and restrictions on events.
Before the City Council began considering short-term rental use permits, Council
convened a stakeholder group to provide the Council with recommendations about how to
best regulate short-term rentals. That stakeholder group included neighborhood
commission members, a bed and breakfast operator, a hotel operator, and short-term
rental operators. The group provided Council with recommended conditions for short-term
rentals.
However, since the Council began holding public hearings regarding specific use permit
applications, they have heard from many community members about the anticipated
impacts to their neighborhoods stemming from the use.
So far, City Council has approved eleven (11) use permits for short-term rentals, and there
are approximately fifty (50) applications currently pending. City Council requested that city
staff evaluate the issue of density of short-term rentals. City Staff is currently in the process
of developing legal and policy recommendations and will brief the City Council in
September in closed session.
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In light of comments that Council has received regarding the appropriateness of short-term
rentals within primarily residential areas, Council is now also asking staff to provide
recommendations about how the City might regulate areas where short-term rentals may
be permitted within the City.
Therefore, the City Council voted to defer all short-term rental items on the agenda to a
November 2023 City Council meeting. This will allow time for Council to receive legal
guidance from the City Attorney’s Office, consider its option to regulate density, and
appropriate areas for short-term rentals. It will also allow the opportunity to engage with the
public concerning the proposed path forward before acting further on short-term rental use
permits.
Recommendations:
Staff Recommendation:
N/A
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Agenda Item Summary
File Number: 23-0353
Title: Use Permit Application No. 23-0353 by Pamela Dessaso to Permit a
Short-Term Rental (STR) at 100 Baker Farm Dr [LRSN: 6001436]
Type: Use Permits Session: Planning Commission
Estimated 1 minutes
Time:
Presenter: Urvi Patel, City Planner
Attachments: Application
Requester: Urvi Patel, City Planner
History of Legislative File
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion: Date:
1 Planning Commission 12/14/2023
1 Planning Commission 03/21/2024
1 Planning Commission 09/19/2024
Text of Legislative File 23-0353
Use Permit Application No. 23-0353 by Pamela Dessaso to Permit a Short-Term Rental
(STR) at 100 Baker Farm Dr [LRSN: 6001436]
UPDATED BACKGROUND STATEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2024:
Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance sec. 3-3(29)(e), short-term rental applications with a
pending public hearing date as of June 30, 2024, convert to Zoning Administrator Permits
(ZAPs) if the requirements in Zoning Ordinance sec. 3-3(29)(a) are satisfied. This
application was deferred by the Planning Commission at the March 21, 2024 public
hearing and satisfies the requirements set forth in Zoning Ordinance sec. 3-3(29). As such,
it has been converted to a ZAP and no further Planning Commission action is required.
This application will be processed administratively by zoning staff.
UPDATED BACKGROUND STATEMENT FOR MARCH 21, 2024:
At the February 28th City Council meeting, City Council chose to defer the short-term
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Agenda Item Summary Continued (23-0353)
rentals on their agenda to the June 12th City Council meeting. This deferral is in order to
allow time for the development and codification of policies related to short-term rentals. In
line with City Council’s decision, staff also recommends that the Planning Commission
defer all current short-term rental Use Permit applications to the July 18 Planning
Commission meeting.
Background Statement:
Use Permit Application No. 23-0353 (formerly 23-00069) is a request for a use permit for
a short-term rental (STR) located at 100 Baker Farm Dr [LRSN: 6001436]. The property is
zoned One-Family Residential (R-11) District.
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) designates this area as low-density
residential. It sets forth the policies that a mix of land uses appropriate for the district should
be encouraged, and tourism and entertainment opportunities should be expanded provided
this is done in a way that safeguards the integrity of existing residential neighborhoods.
If the use permit is to be granted, staff has identified fifteen (15) recommended conditions
based upon the proposed use’s operational and land use characteristics. Among the
conditions are limitations on occupancy and capacity, which is governed by the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code, in addition to conditions related to a ledger, a local
contact person, and restrictions on events.
The property is currently free of any open violations. As of now, the property currently
appears open for booking on online rental platforms and is actively accepting reservations .
Staff has not advised the applicant to cease these activities.
Before the City Council began considering short-term rental use permits, Council
convened a stakeholder group to provide the Council with recommendations about how to
best regulate short-term rentals. That stakeholder group included neighborhood
commission members, a bed and breakfast operator, a hotel operator, and short -term
rental operators. The group provided Council with recommended conditions for short -term
rentals.
However, since the Council began holding public hearings regarding specific use permit
applications, they have heard from many community members about the anticipated
impacts to their neighborhoods stemming from the use.
So far, City Council has approved eleven (11) use permits for short-term rentals, and there
are approximately fifty (50) applications currently pending. City Council requested that city
staff evaluate the issue of density of short-term rentals. City Staff is currently in the process
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of developing legal and policy recommendations and will brief the City Council in
September in closed session.
In light of comments that Council has received regarding the appropriateness of short -term
rentals within primarily residential areas, Council is now also asking staff to provide
recommendations about how the City might regulate areas where short -term rentals may
be permitted within the City.
Therefore, the City Council voted to defer all short-term rental items on the agenda to a
November 2023 City Council meeting. This will allow time for Council to receive legal
guidance from the City Attorney’s Office, consider its option to regulate density, and
appropriate areas for short-term rentals. It will also allow the opportunity to engage with the
public concerning the proposed path forward before acting further on short-term rental use
permits.
Recommendations:
Staff Recommendation:
N/A
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Agenda Item Summary
File Number: 24-0399
Title: Rezoning Application No 24-0399 by Cornerstone Custom Homes LLC to
Rezone the Parcel Located at 67 W Little Back River Road [LRSN 8005581],
Totaling +/- 0.35 acres, from One-Family Residential (R-9) to One-Family
Residential (R-4) District with Proffered Conditions to Construct Two (2)
1-Family Detached Dwelling Units
Type: Zoning Ordinance - Map Session: Planning Commission
Estimated 10 min
Time:
Presenter: Davis Pemberton, Senior City Planner
Attachments: Application Package, Proffer Agreement, Staff Report,
Staff Presentation
Requester: Davis Pemberton, Senior City Planner
History of Legislative File
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion: Date:
1 Planning Commission 09/19/2024
Text of Legislative File 24-0399
Rezoning Application No 24-0399 by Cornerstone Custom Homes LLC to Rezone the
Parcel Located at 67 W Little Back River Road [LRSN 8005581], Totaling +/- 0.35 acres,
from One-Family Residential (R-9) to One-Family Residential (R-4) District with Proffered
Conditions to Construct Two (2) 1-Family Detached Dwelling Units
Background Statement:
Rezoning application no. 24-0399 is a request by Cornerstone Custom Homes LLC to
rezone the parcel located at 67 W Little Back River Road [LRSN: 8005581], totaling +/-
0.35 acres, from One-Family Residential (R-9) to One-Family Residential (R-4) District
with proffered conditions. The rezoning would allow for the parcel to be subdivided into two
(2) separate parcels which would further allow for the development of two (2) 1-family
detached dwellings.
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The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) provides goals, objectives, and
policies for the future of Hampton. Policies applicable to this land use application include
but are not limited to encouraging and maintaining a diverse mix of housing types and
values; promoting high quality design and site planning that is compatible with surrounding
development; and encouraging high quality new developments that are compatible with
surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to the polices found within the Hampton
Community Plan, the property falls within the boundaries of the North King Street Master
Plan (2007, as amended), which is augmented by the Hampton Pattern Book (2011, as
amended). These documents were created and adopted in recognition of the uniqueness
and opportunity of the area. While the subject property is not specifically highlighted or
mentioned in the Master Plan, one of its primary objectives is to support and enhance the
overall health of its adjacent neighborhoods, and it highlights one of the largest obstacles
to achieving the potential housing market is the lack of available land and the lack of new
investment.
With the proposed proffered conditions in place, staff believes the proposed rezoning and
subsequent development of two (2) 1-family detached dwellings built in accordance with
the Hampton Pattern Book would be appropriate for this location.
Recommendations:
Staff Recommendation:
Approve with seven (7) proffered conditions
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Prepared by:
Cornerstone Custom Homes, LLC
By: Heatherly E. Cabral
110 Mid-Atlantic Place
Yorktown, Virginia 23693
After recording return to:
Office of the City Attorney
22 Lincoln Street
Hampton, Va. 23669
(jek)
LRSN: 8005581
PROFFER AGREEMENT
THIS PROFFER AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) made this ___th day of
________________, 2024, by and between CORNERSTONE CUSTOM HOMES, LLC (the
“Grantor”); and THE CITY OF HAMPTON, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of
Virginia (the “Grantee” or the “City”), with an address of 22 Lincoln Street, Hampton City Hall,
Hampton, Va. 23669.
RECITALS
A. CORNERSTONE CUSTOM HOMES, LLC is the owner of a certain parcel
of property located in the City of Hampton, herein known as 67 W Little
Back River Road (LRSN Number 8005581), and more fully described on
“Exhibit A” (the “Property”).
B. Grantor has initiated a conditional amendment to the zoning map of the City
of Hampton, Virginia, by petition addressed to the Grantee so as to change
the zoning classification of the Property from ONE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (R-9) DISTRICT TO ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-4)
DISTRICT.
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STAFF EVALUATION
Case No.: Use Permit No. 24-0399
Planning Commission Date: September 19, 2024 City Council Date: October 9, 2024
Prepared By: Davis Pemberton, Senior City Planner 728-2040
Reviewed By: Mike Hayes, Planning Manager 728-5244
Reviewed By: Jessica Kraus, Assistant City Attorney
General Information
Applicant & Property Cornerstone Custom Homes LLC
Owner(s)
Location 67 W Little Back River Rd [LRSN: 8005581]
Requested Action Application to rezone the property from One-Family Residential (R-
9) District to One Family Residential (R-4) District with conditions in
order to subdivide the parcel and construct two (2) 1-family
detached dwellings.
Description of Proposal The applicant and property owners, Cornerstone Custom Homes,
LLC, are seeking to rezone the parcel located at 67 W Little Back
River Rd. The rezoning would allow for the parcel to be subdivided
into two (2) separate parcels which would further allow for the
development of two (2) 1-family detached dwellings.
Existing Land Use Vacant
Existing Zoning One-Family Residential (R-9) District
RZ 24-0399 STAFF EVALUATION
Surrounding Land Use North: One Family Residential (R-9) and Neighborhood
and Zoning Commercial (C-1) District; single-family residential and vacant
commercial building
South: One Family Residential (R-9) and Neighborhood
Commercial (C-1) District; single-family residential, general retail
sales, and vehicle repair, light
East: One Family Residential (R-9) and Neighborhood
Commercial (C-1) District; single-family residential
West: One Family Residential (R-9) and One-Family Residential (R-
11) District; single-family residential
Surrounding Zoning Map:
Public Policy Hampton Community Plan
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) provides goals,
objectives, and policies for the future of Hampton, which includes
recommendations for appropriate land uses. Land use
recommendation for the subject property is low-density residential.
Land Use Policies:
LU-CD Policy 3: Encourage and maintain a diverse mix of housing
types and values.
LU-CD Policy 4: Evaluate land use proposals from a regional, city-
wide, and neighborhood perspective.
LU-CD Policy 7: Safeguard the integrity of existing residential
neighborhoods.
LU-CD Policy 11: Promote high quality design and site planning
that is compatible with surrounding development.
LU-CD Policy 29: Encourage high quality new developments that
are compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.
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RZ 24-0399 STAFF EVALUATION
Future Land Use Plan:
Low density residential development includes areas with a
recommended density range of from 3.5 units to less than 9 units
per acre.
North King Street Master Plan:
The property is also located in
the area of the City governed
by the North King Street Master
Plan (2007, as amended), and
is further situated in the SixPoints
Initiative area.
While the subject property is
not specifically highlighted or
mentioned, one of the primary
objectives of the Plan is to
support and enhance the
overall health of its adjacent
neighborhoods. Additionally,
the Plan highlights one of the
largest obstacles to achieving
the potential housing market is
the lack of available land and
the lack of new investment.
Proffered Conditions There are seven (7) proffered conditions which include:
1. Conformance with the conceptual site plan;
2. Conformance the requirements within the “Hampton
Pattern Book for Colonial Model”;
3. Conformance with the proposed building elevations;
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RZ 24-0399 STAFF EVALUATION
4. High quality, durable building material;
5. Subdivision of the property in accordance with Hampton
City Code; and
6. Compliance of all phases of the proposal with all
ordinances of the City of Hampton
The complete proffer agreement is included in the application
package.
Traffic Impact Staff does not anticipate that the requested rezoning and
development of two single-family homes would cause a
significant or negative impact in the parking or traffic to the
current or surrounding properties.
Community Meeting A community meeting has not been scheduled at this time.
Analysis
The applicant and property owner of 67 W Little Back River Road [LRSN: 8005581],
Cornerstone Custom Homes LLC, is seeking to rezone the parcel, totaling +/- 0.35 acres,
from One-Family Residential (R-9) to One-Family Residential (R-4) District with proffered
conditions. The rezoning would allow for the parcel to be subdivided into two (2) parcels
for the purpose of building a single-family home on each.
Under current zoning regulations, lots in the R-9 District require a minimum frontage of sixty
(60) feet. The surveyed parcel currently has one hundred (100) feet of street frontage,
making it ineligible for subdivision under the existing base zoning district. Rezoning to the
R-4 District, which requires a minimum frontage of fifty (50) feet for lots without alley
access, would allow the parcel to be subdivided and developed into two (2) single-
family homes. In order to qualify for the R-4 District, adherence to a “city adopted pattern
book” is required [Zoning Ordinance Section 4-101(2)].
In addition to a city adopted pattern book, the proposed lots and overall development
as part of this application would generally meet the characteristics of several single-
family lots surrounding it; a number of parcels located along West Little Back River Road,
Westover Street, Rebel Street, and Sinclair Road feature less than sixty (60) feet in street
frontage, which demonstrates a neighborhood character that supports smaller lots. With
this in mind, if these surrounding parcels were platted today, they would need to be
zoned R-4 in order to comply with minimum dimensional lot requirements of the current
zoning regulations. Therefore, applying the R-4 zoning district to the subject property is
not only appropriate but also consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) provides goals, objectives, and
policies for the future of Hampton. Policies applicable to this land use application include
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RZ 24-0399 STAFF EVALUATION
but are not limited to encouraging and maintaining a diverse mix of housing types and
values; promoting high quality design and site planning that is compatible with
surrounding development; and encouraging high quality new developments that are
compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. The Community Plan also includes
recommendations for appropriate land uses. The Land use recommendation for the
subject property is low-density residential, which includes areas with a recommended
density range of from 3.5 units to less than 9 units per acre.
In addition to the polices found within the Hampton Community Plan, the property falls
within the boundaries of the North King Street Master Plan (2007, as amended), which is
augmented by the Hampton Pattern Book (2011, as amended). These documents were
created and adopted in recognition of the uniqueness and opportunity of the area.
While the subject property is not specifically highlighted or mentioned in the Master Plan,
one of its primary objectives is to support and enhance the overall health of its adjacent
neighborhoods, and it highlights one of the largest obstacles to achieving the potential
housing market is the lack of available land and the lack of new investment.
In its opening, the Pattern Book describes its purpose, which is informative when reviewing
applications for development in the North King Street area:
The best qualities of historic neighborhoods are those that provide
connections between the elements most meaningful to both past and
future, whether those are connections between people and a sense of
community, between places and buildings, or between heritage and
growth. The Hampton Pattern Book describes the city’s unique character
and the essential characteristics of its built form that citizens know and
cherish. The Pattern Book demonstrates how new development can fit in
harmoniously with the community’s historic traditions. New buildings and
public spaces should reflect the cherished characteristics of the region’s
existing neighborhoods.… The Pattern Book illustrates how to properly plan
and design for that growth. The qualitative design measures contained in
the Pattern Book augment the requirements defined in zoning and other
development-related requirements.
The design and construction of the proposed structures will adhere to the Hampton
Pattern Book's Colonial Model style, complementing the character of the older homes in
the neighborhood. Key features of the building design include the use of high-quality,
durable materials on the front, side, and rear facades. The first finished floor will be raised
a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches, and the foundation will be faced on all sides with full-
face brick. If a garage is included, it will be set back eighteen (18) inches from the main
front facade of the structure, and the garage door will feature windows and decorative
hardware.
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RZ 24-0399 STAFF EVALUATION
The proposed rezoning is in line with the Hampton Community Plan’s policies and future
land use recommendation, and meets objectives of the North King Street Master Plan by
utilizing available and undeveloped land while supporting and enhancing the overall
health of its adjacent neighborhood. With the proposed proffered conditions in place,
staff believes the proposed rezoning and subsequent development of two (2) 1-family
detached dwellings built in accordance with the Hampton Pattern Book would be
appropriate for this location.
Staff Recommendations approval of RZ24-0399 with seven (7) proffered conditions.
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Rezoning Application
No. 24-0399
67 W Little Back River Rd
Cornerstone Custom Homes,
LLC.
Planning Commission
September 19, 2024
Application
Rezone the parcel located at 67 W
Little Back River Road, totaling +/- 0.35
acres, from One-Family Residential (R-9)
district to One-Family Residential (R-4)
district with conditions in order to
construct two (2) 1-family detached
dwellings
Location Map
Location Map
SITE
Proposal
• Two new 1-family detached
dwellings of approximately
2,452 square feet
• Each parcel will be +/- 0.175
acres, or 7,623 square feet
• 50’ frontage for both parcels
along W Little Back River Rd.
• Build in accordance with the
Hampton Pattern Book
Proposal
Proposal
Zoning Map
R-9
C-1
SITE
R-9
R-9
Land Use Map
SITE
Surrounding Parcels
SITE
Surrounding Parcels
Proposed
Parcels
Public Policy
• LU-CD Policy 3: Encourage and
maintain a diverse mix of housing types
and values.
• LU-CD Policy 4: Evaluate land use
proposals from a regional, city-wide,
and neighborhood perspective.
• LU-CD Policy 7: Safeguard the integrity
of existing residential neighborhoods.
• LU-CD Policy 11: Promote high quality
design and site planning that is
compatible with surrounding
development.
• LU-CD Policy 29: Encourage high quality
new development's that are compatible
with surrounding neighborhood’s
Public Policy
North King Street Master Plan (2007, as
amended)
• Located in the SixPoints
Initiative area
• Primary objective is to set a
course for North King Street
which supports and enhances
the overall health of its
adjacent neighborhoods
• Highlights one of the largest
obstacles to achieving the
potential housing market is the
lack of available land and the
lack of new private investment
Hampton Pattern Book
Proffers
• Attached garage will be located a minimum of
18” behind the main front façade of the house
• Design will be compliant with the “Hampton
Pattern Book for Colonial Model”
• All phases of development shall comply with all
ordinance of the City of Hampton
* The complete proffer agreement can be found in the rezoning application package
Analysis
• The proposed structures will adhere to the
building requirements of the Hampton
Pattern Book
• Supported by the Community Plan and
North King Street Master Plan
o Utilizes available land
o Supports the development of new
housing and the improvement of
adjacent neighborhoods
Conclusion
• Applicant opportunity to present
• Public hearing
• Action
o Staff recommends APPROVAL of
Rezoning Application No. 24-0399
with seven (7) proffered
conditions
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Agenda Item Summary
File Number: 24-0422
Title: Memorandum from the Youth Planners to the Planning Commission
Type: Briefing Session: Planning Commission
Estimated 10 mins
Time:
Presenter: Helena Folkerts, Senior Youth Planner
Attachments: Memo
Requester: Helena Folkerts, Senior Youth Planner
History of Legislative File
Ver- Acting Body: Date: Action: Sent To: Due Date: Return Result:
sion: Date:
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Text of Legislative File 24-0422
Memorandum from the Youth Planners to the Planning Commission
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TO: Hampton Planning Commission
FROM: Helena Folkerts, Senior Youth Planner
DATE: September 19, 2024
SUBJECT: Monthly Youth Planner Report
In the month of August, the Hampton Youth Commission (HYC) focused its efforts
on the annual retreat in which preparations for the upcoming school year were
finalized. Components of this year’s workplan include reviewing and amending
HYC’s by-laws, reviewing the recommended edits and goals of the Youth Master
Plan, researching and preparing for the Candidates Forum, and electing officers.
The 2024-2025 HYC executive officers are as follows: Chelsey Ndukwu, Chair of the
Commission; Saige Holden, Vice Chair of the Commission; Noemi Flores, Clerk of
the Commission; Aaron Bunn, Chair of the Community Participation Committee;
and JaMya Ribbon, Chair of the Youth Voice Committee.
Our upcoming meetings and events include:
● September 16th – Executive, then Commission Meeting, Ruppert Sargent,
4:45-7:30
● September 23rd – Committee Meeting, City Hall 5th floor, 6:00-7:30
● October 28th - Candidates Forum, details TBD
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact Helena Folkerts, Senior
Youth Planner at helena.folkerts@hampton.gov or 757-728-5225.
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