City Council Meeting Packets
Regular MeetingSuffolk, VA · September 20, 2023
Agenda
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
WORK SESSION
Begins at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
Begins at 6:00 P.M.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
September 20, 2023
4:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Assessor’s Office Citizen Portal
2. 2045 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation, Utilities, Services, and Quality of Life
AGENDA: September 20, 2023, Work Session
ITEM: Assessor’s Office Citizen Portal
The City Assessor will provide an overview of the new Property Portal now available on the
website and provide a brief look at some future features of the Portal.
AGENDA: September 20, 2023, Work Session
ITEM: 2045 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation, Utilities, Services, and Quality of
Life
Staff will provide City Council with an update on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation,
Utilities, Services, and Quality of Life.
SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
September 20, 2023
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
1. Call to Order
2. Nonsectarian Invocation
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Special Presentation – 45th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest, October 5-8, 2023
5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
6. Agenda Speakers
7. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds in support of
the Suffolk Sheriff’s Department Community Outreach Program
8. Consent Agenda – An ordinance to accept and appropriate additional funds
from the Federal Transit Administration for the City’s public transit service
9. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate private contribution
funds for the Manning Bridge Road Project to install two commercial driveway
aprons along the road frontage on Manning Bridge Road
10. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a Military and First
Responders Grant from CSX Transportation for the Suffolk Sheriff’s Department
11. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a 2023 Port Security
Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the Suffolk
Police Department
12. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Safety Grant Program for the
Suffolk Police Department
13. Public Hearing – An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish an
Amusement/entertainment/recreation center, indoor, on property located at 1238
Holland Road, Suites 104 and 105, Zoning Map 34D, Parcels A*2 and A*3,
Account Numbers 153803600 and 153803500; CUP2023-016
14. Public Hearing – An ordinance to amend Chapter 31, Unified Development
Ordinance of the Code of the City of Suffolk, Article 7, Supplemental Use
Regulations, to add Section 31-726, Warehouses and Warehousing; OTA2023-
007
15. Ordinances
16. Resolutions
17. Staff Report – Draft 2024 Legislative Agenda
18. Staff Report – Significant Land Use Applications
19. Motion – A motion to schedule a Public Hearing on the Draft 2024 Legislative
Agenda for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, City Council Meeting
20. Motion – A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for Wednesday,
October 4, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled
21. Non-Agenda Speakers
22. New Business
23. Announcements and Comments
24. Adjournment
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City Council Work Session April 5, 2023
Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington
Street, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelly Butler Barlow
Roger W. Fawcett
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney
Albert S. Moor, II, City Manager
ABSENT
None
PERSONAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIO
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Commissioner of the Revenue Susan Draper gave a report about
the above referenced item.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Finance Director Tealen Hansen submitted information about the
above referenced item.
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Bennett asked whether funding was being provided by
the State to cover Suffolk Public Schools’ estimated $2 million deficit. Finance Director Hansen advised
that the State budget has not been finalized, but staff is monitoring this matter.
Council Member Bennett inquired about the State’s timeline to finalize the budget. Finance Director
Hansen said State has not given any indication about when the budget will be passed.
Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved that City
Manager Moor review the fee schedule to minimize the proposed sewer and water rate increases, and
that City Manager Moor prepare an ordinance that provides for real estate tax relief in the form of a
credit equal to two cents per $100 of assessed valuation
Referring to the presentation, Council Member Butler Barlow asked about the methods of
communication to taxpayers about the availability of tax relief programs. Deputy City Manager Azeez
Felder explained that the Social Services Department has the applicable information.
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Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved that City
Manager Moor review the fee schedule to minimize the proposed sewer and water rate increases, and
that City Manager Moor prepare an ordinance that provides for real estate tax relief in the form of a
credit equal to two cents per $100 of assessed valuation, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Butler Barlow,
Bennett, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
CLOSED MEETING
City Clerk Dawley presented the Closed Meeting motion for City Council’s consideration:
1. Pursuant to Virginia Code Sections 2.2-3711(A)(8) and (A)(1), the consultation with legal
counsel employed by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the legal advice
of such counsel, and the discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for
appointment and the assignment, appointment, and performance of specific public officers or
appointees of the City, specifically the appointments as shown on the attached list for vacancies
or term expirations for the Clean Community Commission Keep Suffolk Beautiful Executive
Board, Early Childhood Development Commission, Economic Development Authority,
Historic Landmarks Commission, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, the Tidewater Youth
Services Commission and the Virginia Municipal League Policy Committees.
2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), the discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real
property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position
or negotiating strategy of the public body, specifically, Tax Map and Parcel 10*46.
3. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), the discussion or consideration of the
acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real
property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position
or negotiating strategy of the public body, specifically, Tax Map and Parcel 25A*J17.
Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Council Member Rector, moved that City Council
convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purposes, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Butler Barlow,
Bennett, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 4:51 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:42 p.m.
Teste: ____________________________________________
Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk
Approved: _________________________________________
Michael D. Duman, Mayor
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City Council Regular Meeting April 5, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West
Washington Street, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Roger W. Fawcett
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney
Albert S. Moor, City Manager
ABSENT
None
CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Duman called the meeting to order. Council Member Butler Barlow offered the Invocation and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CERTIFICATION
City Clerk Dawley presented a resolution certifying the Closed Meeting of April 5, 2023, pursuant to
Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to approve the
resolution, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
A RESOLUTION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE CLOSED MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2023,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Council Member Butler Barlow, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to approve
the minutes from the September 7, 2022, Work Session and Regular Meeting, as presented, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Special Presentation – A proclamation in recognition of “National Public Safety Telecommunicators
Week”
Mayor Duman presented the above referenced proclamation to Police Chief Alfred Chandler and
telecommunications staff.
Special Presentation – A proclamation in recognition of “National Animal Care and Control Week”
Mayor Duman presented the above referenced proclamation to Chief Chandler and animal control staff.
Special Presentation – A proclamation in recognition of “Week of the Young Child”
Mayor Duman presented the above referenced proclamation to Early Childhood Development
Coordinator Shawna LaMonaco and Library Director Clint Rudy. Ms. LaMonaco offered comments
about the observance.
REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE
AGENDA
Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to adopt the
agenda as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
AGENDA SPEAKERS
Thomas Rein, 119 Suffolk Meadows Boulevard, representing self, spoke in support of Consent Item #7
– Ordinance - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality Improvement Program for the Shoulders Hill Road Multi-Use Path Project.
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CONSENT AGENDA
City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items:
Consent Agenda Item #7 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program for the Shoulders Hill Road Multi-Use Path Project
Consent Agenda Item #8 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the United States
Department of Agriculture for the Summer Food Services Program
Consent Agenda Item #9 - A resolution supporting the Virginia America 250 Commission Recitals
Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7 through #9, City Manager Moor submitted a review of the
background information as printed in the official agenda.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved to approve
the Consent Agenda, as presented, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items under this portion of the agenda.
ORDINANCES
There were no items under this portion of the agenda.
RESOLUTIONS
There were no items under this portion of the agenda.
STAFF REPORTS
Staff Report – Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk’s
Community Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium HOME
Investment Partnership Grant Program
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Kevin Wyne gave
a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda.
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MOTIONS
Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 19, 2023, to receive public
comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating and Capital Budget
Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, moved to schedule a public
hearing to be held on April 19, 2023, to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Operating and Capital Budget, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
Motion – A motion to schedule a public hearing to be held on April 19, 2023, to receive public
comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2043 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk's
Community Development Block Grant Program and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium HOME
Investment Partnership Grant Program
Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to schedule a
public hearing to be held on April 19, 2023, to receive public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year
2023-2043 Annual Action Plan for the City of Suffolk's Community Development Block Grant Program
and the Western Tidewater Home Consortium HOME Investment Partnership Grant Program, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
Motion – A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at
4:00 p.m., unless cancelled
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved to schedule
a City Council Work Session, for Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., unless cancelled, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
NON-AGENDA SPEAKERS
Vielka Freeman, 6231 Skeet Road, representing self, opined about boundary issues she is experiencing
with neighbors.
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Vice Mayor Ward, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to suspend the City
Council’s Rules of Order and procedure to defer the time allotted to Calvin Freeman to Vielka Freeman,
by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
Vielka Freeman spoke on behalf of Calvin Freeman.
Dennis Godwin, 1676 Faulk Road, representing self, was not present when called.
Thomas Rein, 119 Suffolk Meadows Boulevard, representing self, opined about civic engagement.
Gloria Samarah, 8313 Hudgins Circle, representing self, spoke about ditch and water bill concerns.
Teaundra Scott, 305 Magnolia Street, President of the Education Association of Suffolk, offered
comments about school funding.
Wayne Boyce, 5121 Indian Trail, representing self, talked about the City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan,
solar farms and roads.
NEW BUSINESS
City Clerk Dawley presented the nomination of Wayne Utley for appointment to the Suffolk Clean
Community Commission Keep Suffolk Beautiful Executive Board.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to nominate and
appoint Wayne Utley to the Suffolk Clean Community Commission Keep Suffolk Beautiful Executive
Board, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
City Clerk Dawley presented the following nominations: Virginia Municipal League Policy
Committees: Community and Economic Development – Vice Mayor Lue Ward; Environmental Quality
– Council Member Shelley Butler Barlow; Finance Committee – Council Member John Rector; General
Laws – Council Member Roger Fawcett; Human Development and Education – Council Member Leroy
Bennett; and Transportation Committee – Council Member LeOtis Williams.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to nominate and
appoint the above referenced individuals to the aforementioned committees, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Director Jennifer Moore provided
a report on the following: Media and Community Relations Department’s public service campaign about
road safety as it relates to agricultural equipment; the appointment of Human Resources Director Jessica
Stallings; the appointment of Media and Community Relations Assistant Director William “Andy”
Freeman; the City Employee Milestone Lunch Recognition; Suffolk Police Department Award
Ceremony; Deputy Police Chief John E. McCarley graduates from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s
National Academy; the Suffolk Parks and Recreation Department’s Eggstravaganza; the availability of
portable hearing loops at Suffolk Public Libraries; the return of certified therapy dogs for reading
improvement skill sessions at Suffolk Public Libraries; 2023 Iconicon at the North Suffolk library; the
Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival; and the Great Suffolk Cleanup.
Council Member Rector reported that Nansemond Suffolk Academy participated in the Great Suffolk
Cleanup.
Council Member Rector announced he attended the Parks and Recreation Department’s Seaboard
Coastline Trail meeting.
Council Member Rector announced he attended the Suffolk Police Department Awards Ceremony.
Council Member Williams congratulated Jessica Stallings and Andy Franklin on their new positions.
Council Member Fawcett congratulated Jessica Stallings and Andy Franklin on their new positions.
Council Member Fawcett congratulated Deputy Chief McCarley on completion of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation’s National Academy.
Council Member Fawcett said he participated in the Great American Cleanup.
Council Member Butler Barlow opined about topics raised by non-agenda speakers.
Council Member Butler Barlow acknowledged the Media and Community Relations Department for
public service campaign about road safety as it relates to agricultural equipment.
Council Member Bennett offered comments about public safety.
Council Member Bennett congratulated Jessica Stallings and Andy Franklin on their promotions.
Council Member Bennett congratulated Deputy Chief McCarley on completion of the Federal Bureau of
Invetigation’s National Academy.
Council Member Bennett attended the Suffolk Police Department Awards Ceremony.
Council Member Bennett congratulated Reverend Anthony Copeland on his 40th pastoral anniversary.
Council Member Bennett said he attended the Parks and Recreation Department’s Seaboard Coastline
Trail update meeting.
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Council Member Johnson acknowledged all persons that who received an award or promotion.
Council Member Johnson expressed appreciation to staff who responded to Route 58 incidents.
Council Member Johnson said he attended Holland Civic League meeting and Community Electric
Cooperative Substation ribbon cutting.
Vice Mayor Ward congratulated acknowledged all persons that who received an award or promotion.
Vice Mayor Ward congratulated Reverend Anthony Copeland on his 40th pastoral anniversary.
Vice Mayor Ward opined about the Great American Cleanup.
Vice Mayor Ward thanked staff for attending a Pughsville Civic League meeting.
Mayor Duman opined about the Great American Cleanup.
Mayor Duman congratulated Reverend Anthony Copeland on his 40th pastoral anniversary.
Mayor Duman opined about historic district guidelines.
Mayor Duman said he attended the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach State of the City addresses.
Mayor Duman reported about the Hampton Roads Chief Administrative Officers and Mayor Regional
Meeting on Violence.
Mayor Duman talked about the Suffolk Parks and Recreation Department’s Eggstravaganza and Suffolk
Police Awards Ceremony he attended.
Mayor Duman congratulated Human Resources Director Jessica Stallings and Deputy Chief John
McCarley on their achievements.
Mayor Duman summarized this afternoon’s Work Session.
Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, moved to adjourn, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett,
Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8
NAYS: None 0
There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at
8:20 p.m.
Teste: ____________________________________________
Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk
Approved: _________________________________________
Michael D. Duman, Mayor
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City Council Special Meeting April 6, 2023 – April 7, 2023
A Special Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference
Center, 100 East Constance Road, from Thursday, April 6, 2023, through Friday, April 7, 2023
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021, 8:30 AM.
PRESENT
Council Members -
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Roger W. Fawcett
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney
Albert S. Moor, City Manager
City Manager Moor and Mayor Duman reviewed the agenda.
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Business Development Manager Deanna Holt, Economic
Development Director Nicholas Langford and Deputy City Manager Kevin Hughes supplied a
downtown progress report.
Members of City Council opined about the City’s strategic direction as it relates to downtown.
City Council recessed at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 10:59 a.m.
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Carl Hardee, President/Chief Executive Officer, Lawson
Companies, and Planning and Community Development Director Kevin Wyne gave a report regarding
affordable housing.
Members of City Council opined about the City’s options as it relates to affordable housing.
City Council recessed at 12:30 p.m. and reconvened at 1:08 p.m.
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Elizabeth Marshall, Senior Project Coordinator, Virginia Solar
Initiative, Weldon Cooper Center, University of Virginia, and Planning and Community Development
Director Wyne furnished information about solar facilities.
Members of City Council opined about solar facilities.
City Council recessed at 2:55 p.m. and convened at 3:08 p.m.
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Wynn offered a report on
minor subdivisions.
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Members of City Council opined about the City’s strategic direction as it relates to minor subdivisions.
There being no further business and with the consensus of City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
4:12 p.m.
APRIL 7, 2023, 8:30 a.m.
PRESENT
Michael D. Duman, Mayor, presiding
Lue R. Ward, Jr., Vice Mayor
Leroy Bennett
Shelley Butler Barlow
Roger W. Fawcett
Timothy J. Johnson
John T. Rector
LeOtis L. Williams
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
William E. Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney
Albert S. Moor, City Manager
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Principal Planner William Cannady submitted information
regarding the history of smart growth.
Members of City Council opined about the City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
City Council recessed at 10:02 a.m. and convened at 10:15 a.m.
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Deputy City Manager Hughes and Planning and Community
Development Director Wyne provided an update on the City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan and a
summary of the plan’s major themes.
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Public Works Director Robert Lewis supplied a synopsis of the
City’s current and future transportation projects related to the City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Principal Planner Cannady furnished information regarding the
City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan related to mixed-use development and infrastructural needs of the City.
City Council recessed at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened at 12:35 p.m.
Members of City Council opined about the City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan update as it relates to
growth areas, land use policies, economic development, agricultural preservation, public input and
transportation links.
City Manager Moor furnished a summary of the retreat.
Members of City Council opined about the retreat.
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There being no further business and with the consensus of City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
1:12 p.m.
Teste: _____________________________________________
Erika S. Dawley, City Clerk
Approved: _________________________________________
Michael D. Duman, Mayor
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Special Presentations
AGENDA: September 20, 2023, Regular Session
ITEM: Special Presentation - 45th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest, October 5-8,
2023
City of Suffolk Tourism Development Manager, Theresa Earles, and 2023 Suffolk Peanut
Festival Chairman, Tiny Andrews, will make a brief presentation regarding the
45th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest, slated for October 5-8, 2023.
Removal of Items from the Consent
Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda
Agenda Speakers
Ordinances
Resolutions
AGENDA: September 20, 2023, Regular Session
ITEM: Staff Report – Draft 2024 Legislative Agenda
The City’s Legislative Liaisons, Mindy Carlin and Emily Reynolds, with Access Point Public
Affairs, LLC, will provide City Council with an overview of the Draft 2024 City of Suffolk
Legislative Agenda.
AGENDA: September 20, 2023, Regular Session
ITEM: Staff Report - Significant Land Use Applications
The Director of Planning and Community Development will give a brief discussion on the
following significant land use applications that will come before City Council in the coming
months.
• REZONING REQUEST, RZN2023-003, (Conditional), Mosaic at the Riverfront: to
rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning
from O-I, Office Institutional zoning district, to RU-18, Residential Urban-18 zoning
district, for prope1iy located at 7100 Bridgeway Drive, Zoning Map 6*2G, Parcel C.
• REZONING REQUEST, RZN2023-004, (Conditional), Turlington Road Associates,
submitted by Brian Layne, Parrish-Layne Design Group, applicant, on behalf of
Turlington Road Associates LLC and Lacie S. Gross, prope1iy owners, in accordance
with Section 31-304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone and
amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from A,
Agriculture zoning district, and RLM, Residential Low-Medium Density zoning district
to RLM, Residential Low-Medium Density zoning district (Conditional), for prope1iy
located at 539 Turlington Road, Zoning Map 43, Parcels 19 and l 9P*1.
• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2023-020, submitted by the City of
Suffolk, applicant, on behalf of Shriji, LLC, property owner, in accordance with Sections
31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use
Permit to establish a Temporary shelter for indigent and homeless persons, and similar
facilities with onsite residential counselors (non-governmental), on property located at
2361 Pruden Boulevard, and is further identified as Zoning Map 25A, Parcel JI 7. The
affected area is further identified as being located in the Suffolk Voting Borough, zoned
B2, General Commercial zoning district, The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this
area as paii of the Central Growth Area, Inner-Ring Suburban District.
AGENDA: September 20, 2023, Regular Session
ITEM: Motion – A motion to schedule a Public Hearing on the Draft 2024 Legislative
Agenda for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, City Council Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the motion
Motion to schedule a City
Council Work Session, for
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at
4:00 p.m., unless cancelled
Non-Agenda Speakers
New Business
Announcements and Comments
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