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City of Radford Planning Commission Agenda July 20, 2026 10 Robertson St., Radford, VA 6:00pm. – Regular Meeting Call to order Determination of a quorum Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: May 18, 2026 – Regular Meeting CITIZEN COMMENTS ON PUBLIC MATTERS: (Please state your name for the record – Please limit comments to 3 minutes or less) New Business: 1. Election of Officers 2. FY 2027 Calendar Staff Report Planning Commission Member Comments Adjournment Future Meetings Monday, August 3, 2026 – 6:00 pm Work Session Monday, August 17, 2026 -6:00 pm Regular Meeting City of Radford, Virginia • 10 Robertson Street • Radford, Virginia 24141 • Phone (540) 731-3603 • Fax (540) 731-3699 • www.radfordva.gov  Radford Planning Commission Monday, May 18, 2026 Municipal Building Members Present: Mr. Castleberry Mr. Collier, Vice Chairperson Mr. Gillespie Mr. Gropman Dr. Pearce Absent: Dr. Rzigalinski Mr. Watson, Chairperson Staff/Visitors: Melissa Skelton, City Staff, Aphi Fancon, NRVRC REGULAR MEETING Approval of the Agenda, Mr. Gillespie made a motion to approve agenda as presented, Mr. Gropman seconded the motion. Voting Yes: Mr. Castleberry, Mr. Collier, Mr. Gillespie, Mr. Gropman, Dr. Pearce Voting No: None Approval of Minutes for April 20, 2026: Mr. Gillespie made a motion to approve the minutes Mr. Collier, seconded by Mr. Castleberry. Voting Yes: Mr. Castleberry, Mr. Collier, Mr. Gillespie, Mr. Gropman Voting No: None Abstain: Dr. Pearce CITIZEN COMMENTS ON PUBLIC MATTERS: (Please state your name for the record – Please limit comments to 3 minutes or less) WORK SESSION Mrs. Fancon shared state code regarding Recreational Cannabis stores. Planning Commission will need to discuss where the appropriate locations of the stores can be, along with limit hours of operation and site development standards. Mr. Gillespie asked how many stores we could have. Aphi responded we do not know at this point, as we are still waiting on guidelines from the state. Rob Gropman asked how Roanoke was able to charge a flat fee for vape shops. Staff responded we were not sure how they were able to impose it. Mr. Gillespie asked if we knew where Blacksburg was in the process. Mrs. Fancon shared that the Planning Commission is working on a draft. She also clarified the Homestay section of the proposed Zoning Ordinance. She shared as they requested, it would be allowed by home occupied residences within residential districts. If someone had single- family house within business district, you could still allow as home occupation. The Homestay will be in with the current work for the zoning update. Bart asked if we could clarify the primary resident. He gave an example of someone who is a homeowner, but lives with a significant partner and uses home as Air Bnb full time. Staff stated they would not be allowed to do so year-round. Mr. Gillespie asked once we implement, would existing Air BnB’s have comply with current zoning. Staff responded that they would have to. Staff will look at the business district for ways to implement Air Bnb’s. Dr. Pearce asked if there was a current draft so they can look at the full document. Aphi shared should be ready July 2nd. STAFF REPORT – Staff reminded the commissioners of the July 13 work session City Council at 6:00pm. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Castleberry – None Mr. Collier – None Mr. Gillespie – None Mr. Gropman – None Dr. Pearce – Look forward to reviewing the entirety before the community. Dr. Rzigalinski – Absent Mr. Watson – Absent A motion was made by Mr. Gillespie to adjourn the meeting at 7:00pm, seconded by Mr. Castleberry. Voting Yes: Mr. Castleberry, Mr. Collier, Mr. Gillespie, Mr. Gropman, Dr. Pearce Voting No: None Submitted by: Melissa A. Skelton Date: May 18, 2026  City of Radford Planning Commission FY 2026-2027 Calendar *Regular meetings are scheduled to be held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 PM, except for January and February where they meet on the third Wednesday of each month due to holiday’s. .All Meetings are scheduled and advertised in accordance with Public Meeting Law requirements JULY 20, 2026 – REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 3, 2026 – WORK SESSION * AUGUST 17, 2026 – REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 – REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2026 - WORK SESSION * OCTOBER 19, 2026 – REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2, 2026 – WORKSESSION * NOVEMBER 16, 2026 – REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2026 – WORK SESSION * DECEMBER 21, 2026 – REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 4, 2027 – WORK SESSION * JANUARY 20, 2027 – Wednesday – REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2027 – WORK SESSION * FEBRUARY 17, 2027 – Wednesday – REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 2027- WORK SESSION * MARCH 15, 2027 – REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 2027 - WORK SESSION * APRIL 19, 2027 – REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 2027 - WORK SESSION * MAY 17, 2027 – REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 2027 - WORK SESSION * JUNE 21, 2027 – REGULAR MEETING *Work Sessions only as needed* City of Radford, Virginia • 10 Robertson Street • Radford, Virginia 24141 • Phone (540) 731-3603 • Fax (540) 731-3699 • www.radfordva.gov