Planning Commission

Radford Planning Commission Monday, March 21, 2022 Municipal Building Members Present: Mr. Collier Mr. Gillespie Ms. Hamden Mrs. Huntington Mr. Howard, Vice-Chairperson Mr. Watson, Chair Absent: Dr. Pearce Staff/Visitors: Melissa Skelton, City Staff Aphi Fancon, NRVRC Melissa Yanhko, Ink Works Studio, LLC Vice-Chairperson Howard called the meeting to order at 5:30pm in the Radford City Council Chambers at 10 Robertson Street, Radford Virginia. A quorum was present. Approval of Minutes for February 23, 2022 Minutes were recommended for approval as submitted by Mr. Gillespie, seconded by Mr. Collier. Voting: Mr. Collier, Mr. Gillespie, Ms. Hamden, Mrs. Huntington, and Mr. Watson Abstain: Mr. Howard Public Comments No public comments were provided. NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: SUP-22-001 (644 West Main Street) Oakmont Atlantic, LLC SUMMARY: Oakmont Atlantic, LLC has submitted an application seeking approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Tax Map # 13-(2)-Sec 1-31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 644 West Main Street). The SUP application request is to allow residential use on the second & third floor of an existing building. The property is designated as B-2 General Business District. Melissa Yanhko, with Ink Work Studio provide a presentation of the proposed SUP request. Mr. Howards asked if they knew when the business space would be complete. Mr. Cox, property owner, responded that his first focus is getting his apartment, then the two rental spaces completed and then focus on the business space. Mrs. Huntington asked how many business spaces were available Mr. Cox responded that there are two. Mrs. Huntington asked how many bedrooms per unit. Ms. Yanhko responded that they are proposing 4 bedrooms on the second floor. Ms. Hamden asked if they know what their target rent was. Mr. Cox shared that these would be higher quality with the potential of $2400 in rent. ACTION: A motion was made by Mr. Howard, seconded by Ms. Hamden to recommend to council to schedule a joint public hearing at their April 25, 2022 meeting. Voting: Mr. Collier, Mr. Gillespie, Ms. Hamden, Mrs. Huntington, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Watson Abstain: None SUBJECT: Subdivision – Duncan Lane Family Homes SUMMARY: Consider the request for approval of the Duncan Lane Family Home subdivision plat filed by H2R Engineering, Inc. on behalf of JW Radford, LLC, for the development of 4 single family homes. ACTION: Tabled to May 16, 2022 Voting: Mr. Collier, Mr. Gillespie, Ms. Hamden, Mrs. Huntington, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Watson Abstain: None WORKSESSION – ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE The Planning Commission discussed and reviewed the Mixed Use District with Aphi Fancon, from the Regional Commission. Staff Report: Ms. Skelton updated the Commission on RTW, the new Transit contract for Radford Transit, along with the East Main Street revitalization update. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Gillespie – Enjoys diving into the ordinance sections Mr. Collier – no comment Ms. Hamden – Learned a lot from the dialogue Mrs. Huntington – No comment Dr. Pearce –. Absent Mr. Howard – No Comment Mr. Watson – Good conversation. A motion was made by Mr. Howards to adjourn the meeting at 7:15, seconded by Mr. Gillespie. Voting: Mr. Collier, Mr. Gillespie, Ms. Hamden, Mrs. Huntington, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Watson Abstain: None Abstain: None Submitted by: Melissa Skelton, Staff Date: March 21, 2022