Planning Commission
Regular MeetingPetersburg, VA · December 1, 2022
Minutes
City of Petersburg
Planning Commission Meeting
December 1, 2022
Minutes
The City of Petersburg Planning Commission meeting held on Thursday, December 1, 2022,
was called to order by the Chair, Ms. Tammy Alexander, at 6:35 p.m. A roll call was completed
by Ms. Michelle Murrills.
Members Present: Ms. Tammy Alexander, Chair
Mr. Fenton Bland, Vice Chair
Ms. Marie Vargo
Mr. Thomas Harriston
Ms. Chioma Adaku
Members Absent: Dr. William Irvin
Dr. James Norman
Ms. Candy Taylor
Mr. Michael Edwards
A Quorum was established by the Chair.
Others Present: Mr. Reginald Tabor, Ms. Michelle Murrills, Ms. Sandra Robinson
Adoption of the Agenda:
Chair Alexander called for any changes, and hearing none, Chair Alexander requested a motion
to approve the Agenda.
Commissioner Bland moved for the approval of the agenda; Commissioner Vargo seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Minutes:
The Minutes from the November 3, 2022 were not available and moved to the next meeting
agenda.
Public Information Period:
Chair Alexander opened the Public Information Period to anyone who wished to speak on an
item not on the agenda. No one chose to speak, and so the Chair closed the public information
period.
6. Public Hearings:
There were no Public Hearings.
7. OLD BUSINESS
Comprehensive plan update: Mr. Tabor did the presentation, and discussed the website,
survey, workshops, focus group meetings and drafting sessions.
Commissioner Hairston requested that the survey link and flyer be emailed to the
Commissioners. Mr. Tabor agreed to email the information as requested.
Mr. Tabor requested a vote to approve the dates for the Drafting Sessions.
Chair Alexander entertained a motion to approve the dates. A motion was made by Vice Chair
Bland to approve the dates. Commissioner Vargo seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Chair Alexander asked if there was any new business or announcements.
Mr. Tabor stated that amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Text would be forthcoming,
including an amendment to the B-2 District Section, and the Definitions Section regarding
Nightclubs.
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With no other business, Commissioner Irvin moved to end the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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Agenda
Public Notice
City of Petersburg
Planning Commission
Petersburg Public Library
201 W Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Thursday, December 1, 2022
6:30 p.m.
If you would like to make a comment during the public comment period, please mail your comments in
writing to the Department of Planning and Community Development, 135 N Union Street, Petersburg,
VA 23803 or email them to pcd@petersburg-va.org.
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Planning and Community
Development at (804) 733-2308, or via email at pcd@petersburg-va.org.
City of Petersburg
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 1, 2022
6:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Adoption of the Minutes
a. November 3, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting
5. Public Information Period (3-minute maximum comment period for each speaker)
6. Public Hearings
7. Old Business
• Comprehensive Plan Update
o Website: https://www.petersburgvanext.com/
o Schedule
▪ Survey
▪ Public Workshops
▪ Focus Groups
▪ Drafting Sessions
8. New Business
• Draft Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
o Amendment to the B-2 District Section
o Amendment to the Definitions Section – Nightclubs
9. Announcements
10. Adjournment
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