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SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2025 WORK SESSION Begins at 4:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION Begins at 6:00 P.M.  SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 5, 2025 4:00 p.m. City Council Chamber 1. FY 2025-2026 Real Estate Re-assessment Report 2. SPSA Support Agreement and Update on Activities 3.* Appointments * Proposed Items for Closed Session AGENDA: March 5, 2025, Work Session ITEM: FY 2025-26 Real Estate Re-assessment Report The City Assessor will provide City Council with the results of the annual re-assessment of all real property in the City. AGENDA: March 5, 2025, Work Session ITEM: SPSA Support Agreement and Update on Activities The City Manager will brief City Council on the City’s support agreement with the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA), as well as provide an update on their activities  SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA March 5, 2025 6:00 p.m. City Council Chamber 1. Call to Order 2. Nonsectarian Invocation 3. Approval of the Minutes 4. Special Presentation 5. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda 6. Agenda Speakers 7. Consent Agenda - A resolution declaring and rescinding a local emergency 8. Consent Agenda - A resolution to accept a donation of personal property for the Suffolk Public Library from the American Heart Association 9. Consent Agenda - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for the Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue 10. Consent Agenda - A resolution expressing the concurrence of the City Council of the City of Suffolk, Virginia with the Inducement Resolution adopted by The Economic Development Authority of Henrico County, Virginia and approving the issuance of Revenue Bonds for the benefit of Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc. and Harbour View Health Center 11. Public Hearing - A resolution to adopt the Capital Improvements Program & Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2034-2035 12. Ordinance - An ordinance granting a two-year extension of an approved Conditional Use Permit to establish Solar Energy Facility Use on a property located on Wilroy Road, at Zoning Map 26, Parcel 28; Account Number 300849000; CUP2024-029 13. Resolutions 14. Staff Report - Significant Land Use Item 15. Motion - A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for March 19, 2025, at 4:00pm, unless canceled by the Mayor and City Manager 16. Non-Agenda Speakers 17. New Business 18. Announcements and Comments 19. Adjournment 2 City Council Work Session October 16, 2024 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 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 II, City Manager ABSENT None 2045 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: CHANGES AND MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Principal Planner W. Keith Cannady and Kirsten Tynch, Senior Project Manager, VHB, the City’s Comprehensive Plan transportation consultant, gave a report on the above referenced item. Council Member Johnson asked about the feasibility of providing the Master Transportation Plan to the public, as it relates to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Public Works Director Robert Lewis explained that the Master Transportation Plan is separate from the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. He added that Chapter 4 of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan addresses the matter of transportation, which will be available to the public. Council Member Johnson opined about the timeline of the availability of the Master Transportation Plan, as it relates to the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Public Works Director Lewis stated that the issue of transportation is largely included in Chapter 4 of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Butler Barlow called for clarification about the role of VHB in the creation of the Master Transportation Plan. Ms. Tynch advised that her company, VHB, is the City’s Comprehensive Plan transportation consultant. Council Member Butler Barlow opined about the inclusion of the traffic surveys in the 2045 Comprehensive Plan that were performed during the coronavirus pandemic. Public Works Director Lewis reported that some data was collected during the coronavirus pandemic, and some data was collected after the coronavirus pandemic. 1 City Council Work Session October 16, 2024 CITY OF SUFFOLK WATER SERVICE LINE PROGRAM UPDATE Utilizing the PowerPoint presentation, Public Utilities Director Paul Retel submitted an overview of the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett called for clarification about the City’s responsibility as it relates to the replacement of a privately owned water line. Public Utilities Director Retel explained about the City would not have to replace privately owned water lines. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Fawcett asked about the availability of the information about the City’s water service lines program on the City’s webpage. Public Utilities Director Retel replied in the affirmative. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Bennett queried about the methodology that will be used to determine which City water service lines will be updated. Public Utilities Director Retel advised that the City would examine the age of specific subdivisions and the construction standards of that time to determine the timeline for the replacement of City water service lines. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson inquired about the timeline for completion of the water service line program. Public Utilities Director Retel said that the water service line program must be completed by 2037. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson opined about the possibility of funding the water service line program with grants. Public Utilities Director Retel replied that the City will seek grants to fund the water service line program. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Johnson solicited clarification about the staffing for the water service line program. Public Utilities Director Retel reported that there is sufficient staffing in place for the water service line program. Council Member Johnson inquired about any potential impact of the water service line program on the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. Public Utilities Director Retel explained that staff is going attempt to start the water service line program in compact areas downtown in order to gauge the financial impact on the Capital Improvement Plan. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector asked about the dissemination of the information to citizens about the water service line program. Public Utilities Director Retel advised that staff has prepared language to address citizens’ inquiries about the water service line program. Council Member Rector queried about the timeline when the use of lead in solder for water pipes ended. Public Utilities Director Retel stated that he estimated that the use of lead in solder for water pipes ended approximately in 1982. Council Member Rector sought clarification about the methodology that a resident would use to determine if there is lead in their water pipes. Public Utilities Director Retel said that a resident would need to hire a plumber to survey their home for the presence of lead in their pipes. 2 City Council Work Session October 16, 2024 GO VIRGINIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OVERVIEW Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Senior Development Business Manager Terry Smith provided a synopsis of the above referenced item. Council Member Rector asked if the Go Virginia Workforce Development Plan will be working with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. Ms. Smith replied that the Hampton Roads Workforce Council is on the advisory board for the Go Virginia Workforce Development Plan. Mayor Duman opined about the number of jobs created in Suffolk from 2018 through 2023. Ms. Smith reported that 3,500 jobs were created in Suffolk from 2018 through 2023. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman called about the frequency of the grants referenced in the Go Virgina Workforce Development Plan. Ms. Smith said that the grants are annual, and the amounts will fluctuate. 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 Early Childhood Development Commission, Downtown Advisory Committee, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Paul D. Camp Community College Board, Sister Cities Commission, Southside Network Authority, Suffolk Clean Community Commission, Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, and the Western Tidewater Regional Jail Board; and 2. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(29), the discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body; specifically the Agreement for Use and Support of a Solid Waste Disposal System with Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purposes, 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 3 City Council Work Session October 16, 2024 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 5:25 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:32 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor 4 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 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 II, City Manager ABSENT 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 October 16, 2024, pursuant to Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, 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 OCTOBER 16, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3712 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (1950), AS AMENDED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, moved to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024, 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 1 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, 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 There were no speakers under this portion of the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA City Clerk Dawley presented the following Consent Agenda items: Consent Agenda Item #7 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a 2024 Port Security Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the Suffolk Police Department Consent Agenda Item #8 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Aviation for the Suffolk Executive Airport Consent Agenda Item #9 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate a 2024 Port Security Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue Consent Agenda Item #10 - An ordinance to accept and appropriate funds from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Fiscal Year 25 Technical Assistance Program for the City of Suffolk’s public transit service Referring to Consent Agenda Items #7 through #10, 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 Williams, 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 2 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing - An ordinance to rezone and amend the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from RLM, Residential Low Medium Density Zoning District, to O-I, Office Institutional (Conditional) Zoning District, for properties located at 410 North Broad Street, Zoning Map 34G10(A), Parcel 1 and Zoning Map 34G10(4), Parcel 7THUR22*PT5*6, Account Numbers 353713700 and 353713800; RZN2024-006 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Kevin Wyne gave a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Grady Palmer, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, representing Jim Smith, applicant, Towne Bank, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Duman announced he would abstain from the vote because he owns Towne Bank stock. Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to approve the ordinance, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 7 NAYS: None 0 ABSTAIN: Mayor Duman 1 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM RLM, RESIDENTIAL LOW MEDIUM DENSITY ZONING DISTRICT, TO O-I, OFFICE INSTITUTIONAL (CONDITIONAL) ZONING DISTRICT, FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 410 NORTH BROAD STREET, ZONING MAP 34G10(A), PARCEL 1 AND ZONING MAP 34G10(4), PARCEL 7THUR22*PT5*6, ACCOUNT NUMBERS 353713700 AND 353713800; RZN2024-006 Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Drive-Through Use on property located at 410 North Broad Street, Zoning Map 34G10(A), Parcel 1 and Zoning Map 34G10(4), Parcel 7THUR22*PT5*6, Account Numbers 353713700 and 353713800; CUP2024-016 City Manager Moor reiterated that a synopsis of the background information as printed in the official agenda was provided with the previous item, RZN2024-006. Grady Palmer, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, representing Jim Smith, applicant, Towne Bank, property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, with conditions, as presented. Hearing no additional speakers, the public hearing was closed. 3 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Fawcett, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, as presented, by the following vote: AYES: Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 7 NAYS: None 0 ABSTAIN: Mayor Duman 1 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A DRIVE- THROUGH USE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 NORTH BROAD STREET, ZONING MAP 34G10(A), PARCEL 1 AND ZONING MAP 34G10(4), PARCEL 7THUR22*PT5*6, ACCOUNT NUMBERS 353713700 AND 353713800; CUP2024-016 Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish an Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached on property located at 6508 Holland Road, Zoning Map 40, Parcel 16, Account Number 150220000; CUP2024-013 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Wyne provided a report on the background information as printed in the official agenda. Kathy Holland, 6508 Holland Road, applicant and property owner, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, with conditions, as presented. Hearing no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Bennett, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, 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 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, DETACHED ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6508 HOLLAND ROAD, ZONING MAP 40, PARCEL 16, ACCOUNT NUMBER 150220000; CUP2024-013 Public Hearing - An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Bar and Nightclub on property located at 3575 Bridge Road, Suites 32, 33, and 34, Zoning Map 12, Parcel 55*1, Account Number 302421500; CUP2024-019 Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Wyne supplied a summary of the background information as printed in the official agenda. Michaela Archer, 4300 Manchester Lane, representing Alfred W. Zuhars, AJ Gators Sports Bar and Grill, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance, with conditions. 4 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Vice Mayor Ward, moved to approve the ordinance, with conditions, 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 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A BAR AND NIGHTCLUB ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3575 BRIDGE ROAD, SUITES 32, 33, AND 34, ZONING MAP 12, PARCEL 55*1, ACCOUNT NUMBER 302421500; CUP2024-019 ORDINANCES There were no items under this portion of the agenda. RESOLUTIONS There were no items under this portion of the agenda. STAFF REPORT Staff Report - Public Safety Updates Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Police Chief James Buie, Fire and Rescue Chief Michael Barakey and Finance Director Charles Meek presented information on the above referenced topic. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Rector asked for information about the parade bollards. Police Chief Buie advised that the bollards are mobile and can be deployed where needed. Council Member Rector inquired about the impact of the bollards on the need for staffing. Police Chief Buie agreed that the number of officers required at parade intersections would be reduced. MOTIONS Motion - A motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled by the Mayor and City Manager Council Member Johnson, on a motion seconded by Council Member Williams, moved to schedule a City Council Work Session for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., unless canceled by the Mayor and City Manager, 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 Jack Faircloth, 848 Outerbridge Quay, Virginia Beach, representing Found Funds Limited, requested a refund of the proceeds from the sale of land sold for taxes owed. 5 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 Kianna Boone, 1024 Centerbrook Lane, representing Star Haven, opined about partnering with Suffolk Public Library for a coat giveaway. Nikki Bailey, 7655 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia, representing Jack Faircloth, called for a petition for a return of real estate funds. Garet Watters, 105 Babbtown Road, opined about immigration. NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Dawley presented the following nominations for appointment to the respective body: Suffolk Clean Community Commission – Tasha Williams. Council Member Rector, on a motion seconded by Council Member Johnson, moved to nominate and appoint the aforementioned individual to the respective body, 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Media and Community Relations Director Jennifer Moore provided a report on the following: the City’s observance of Election Day and the Veterans Day holidays; the ribbon cutting of Sojourn Fermentory; a visit from ForKids staff; 2024 Peanut Fest Recap; the start of the warning period for the red light cameras located at the Portsmouth Boulevard and Nansemond Parkway intersection and Godwin Boulevard and Kings Fork Highway intersection; the public comment period for the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load Action Plan; the acceptance of vendor applications for the 2025 Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival; the Suffolk Public Library’s Howl-O-Teen:A Spooky Teen Party; the 2025 Downtown Suffolk Fall Festival; the Suffolk Parks and Recreation Department’s Saturday Cinema and the City’s Public Safety Portal. Council Member Rector opined about the 2024 Peanut Fest. Council Member Rector announced he attended the following: the ribbon cutting of Sojourn Fermentory; the celebration for Linda Bunch’s retirement from the Suffolk Art League; the Nansemond River Clean-up and the Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference. Council Member Rector opined about the ongoing water main repair in the Azalea Acres area. Council Member Rector opined about the availability of trades training. Council Member Rector asked about the feasibility of distributing information from Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia in City facilities. Council Member Williams announced he attended the following: the Peanut Fest Parade; the Shrimp Feast; the Peanut Fest and the Community Leaders Brunch. Council Member Williams reported road maintenance concerns in the Whaleyville Borough. 6 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 Council Member Fawcett announced he attended the following: the ribbon cutting of Sojourn Fermentory; the Shrimp Feast and Peanut Fest. Council Member Fawcett encouraged residents to attend the upcoming Driver Days. Council Member Fawcett reported he attended the Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference. Council Member Butler Barlow opined about the items presented at today’s Work Session. Council Member Butler Barlow opined about Peanut Fest. Council Member Bennett asked for the installation of a red-light camera sign at the intersection of Nansemond Parkway and Portsmouth Boulevard. Council Member Bennett opined about Peanut Fest. Council Member Bennett announced the selection of his granddaughter, Amara Kennedy Oparaji, as the Peanut Fest Queen. Council Member Johnson opined about Peanut Fest. Council Member Johnson opined about the following events: the retirement of Linda Bunch from the Suffolk Art League; the 75th anniversary of the King’s Fork Ruritan Club and the recent Public Safety Committee meeting. Vice Mayor Ward called for more street lighting in the Burbage Grant area. Vice Mayor Ward announced he attended the Community Leaders Breakfast. Vice Mayor Ward reported he attended the Virginia Municipal League Annual Meeting. Vice Mayor Ward reported road maintenance issues in the Nansemond Borough. Vice Mayor Ward opined about Peanut Fest. Mayor Duman acknowledged the retirement of Linda Bunch from the Suffolk Art League. Mayor Duman announced that he attended the following: the Peanut Fest Queen’s Banquet; the ribbon cutting of Sojourn Fermentory; the Peanut Fest Parade; the 25th anniversary of the Haddad Foundation event; the Live2Lead Leadership Conference; the Shrimp Feast and the Community Leaders Breakfast. Mayor Duman opined about the 75th anniversary of the King’s Fork Ruritan Club. Council Member Williams, on a motion seconded by Council Member Butler Barlow, 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 7 City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2024 There being no further business to come before City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor 8 Special Presentations Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda and Adoption of the Agenda Agenda Speakers Resolutions AGENDA: March 5, 2025, Regular Session ITEM: Staff Report – Significant Land Use Item Staff will provide an overview of the significant land use item, 7250 Harbour Towne Pkwy (Ascend at Harbourview) that is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at your April 16, 2025 meeting.  RZN2024-014 – 7250 HARBOUR TOWN PARKWAY STAFF SUMMARY DESCRIPTION REZONING REQUEST: Rezoning Request, RZN2024-014, 7250 Harbour Towne Parkway, a request to change the zoning from MUD, Mixed Use Development overlay district (Conditional), to RU-24, Residential Urban-24 (Conditional) zoning district, for property located at 7250 Harbour Towne Parkway, Zoning Map 6, Parcels 3A, 2C and 4. APPLICANT: John Dameron, DHIC – Harbour View LLC, applicant, and Matthew R. Crawford, Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System, property owner. LOCATION: The subject property is located in the Harbour View Station Mixed Use Development district, east of the intersection between Harbour View Boulevard and Bon Secours Drive, and approximately 12 miles north of Downtown Suffolk. PRESENT ZONING: The subject property is currently zoned MUD, Mixed Use Development zoning district (Conditional). The property is approximately 18.95 acres of which 18.95 acres is the subject of this rezoning request. EXISTING LAND USE: The property lies as vacant, and it is designated vacant commercial. PROPOSED LAND USE: The applicant proposes to rezone the property to the RU-24, Residential Urban-24 zoning district (Conditional), for the purpose of developing 344 single- family attached (townhouse) and multi-family dwelling units. 56 units are single-family attached (townhouse) and 288 are multi-family units. Please refer to the applicant’s proffer statement and conceptual plan for details regarding the proposed land use. SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Commercial and entertainment area on property zoned B-2, General Commercial District. South: Multi-family (apartments) in the Meridian at the Harbour View subdivision zoned MUD, Mixed Use Development Overlay District. East: Interstate 664 zoned B-2, General Commercial District. West: Multi-family (apartments) in the Harbourview Station Towne Center subdivision, and a vacant parcel, zoned MUD, Mixed Use Development Overlay District. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The City’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Northern Growth Area, Commercial Corridor Use District. CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION AREA DESIGNATION: The property is located within the City’s Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District (CBPA) and is designated as a Resource Management Area (RMA). FLOOD PLAIN: The property lies within Flood Zone X, as shown on Panel No. 5101560131E, dated August 3, 2015, of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of Suffolk, Virginia. HISTORY: The subject property was rezoned as part of the rezoning request RZN2012-006, where the property was rezoned MUD, Mixed Use Development Overlay District. The subject property is also part of the Harbour View Station Master Plan. ISSUE: The applicant proposes to conditionally rezone approximately 18.95 acres of the subject property from the MUD, Mixed Use Development Overlay District, to the RU-24, Residential Urban-24 zoning district. The proposed proffers allow for a maximum of 344 residential units, from which there will be 56 single-family attached (townhouse) and 288 multi-family dwelling units, yielding a gross density of approximately 18.1 dwelling units per acre. The applicant has voluntarily proffered four (4) proffered conditions in support of this request; see the attached proffer statement (Exhibit B).  GENERAL LOCATION MAP RZN2024-00014 Subject Property _ ^ North Growth Area _ ^ SUBJECT PROPERTY COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR Employment Center MULTIFAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE CORE OFFICE/INSTITUTIONAL PARKS AND OPEN SPACE RURAL AGRICULTURE RURAL CONSERVATION RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD RIGHT OF WAY SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD VILLAGE Author: KOSSAI Date: 01-28-2025 0 0.45 0.9 1.8 2.7 3.6 ± Miles  ZONING / LAND USE MAP RZN2024-00014 O-I B-2 RC Subject Property RLM MUD 6*3A*2C*4 306002947 B-2 B-2 ± Image: Suffolk Pictometry 2024 Author: KOSSAI 0 165 330 660 990 1,320 Date: 12-04-2024 Feet  Exhibit A 5857 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 202 Suffolk, Virginia 23435 O. 757.935.9014 F. 757.935.9015 www.landplanningsolutions.com Ascend at Harbour Towne - Rezoning Narrative Description The applicant, DHIC – Harbour View, LLC, is seeking to rezone a +/-19-acre parcel located in Harbour View Station from the existing MUD, Mixed Use Development district, to the RU-24, Residential Urban district, to allow for a mixture of residential units to complement the existing commercial uses in the community. The affected parcel, Tax Map 6*3A*2C*4, is currently vacant. The property was previously envisioned as an additional site for the Bon Secours Health Center; however, the hospital is currently undergoing a large bed tower expansion at their current campus (5818 Harbour View Boulevard), which has left the subject property vacant. The property has no visibility to I-664 due to a well-established forested buffer and wetland area. In addition, it has no visibility to the Harbour View Boulevard corridor, making it difficult to support commercial uses. DHIC – Harbour View identified this site as an excellent opportunity to add a new mixture of townhomes and multifamily units to help complete the full build out of Harbour View Station and create an appropriate balance of non-residential and residential uses. The current MUD, RZ6-12 allows for 500 Multifamily homes and an additional 200 active adult units. This was previously down zoned from MUD (RZA-06) 126 acres and approved for a maximum of 1,200 residential dwelling units (200 being age-restricted). There is also a combination of additional commercial space approved. The MUD has since built out with many restaurants, retail, medical, office, a grocer, and apartment uses; however, a large portion of the MUD adjacent to 664 is undeveloped due to the change in Bon Secours plan to relocate their bed tower. The applicant proposes to introduce the first owner-occupied homes, 56 rear loaded townhomes, as well as 288 modern Class A apartments to add to the diversity of households, retail consumers, and employed patrons in Harbour View West. The residential uses in Harbour View Station currently consist of exterior-entry garden style apartments within the MUD. There are 276 units at Clairmont and 224 units at the Meridian site for a total of 500 units, which is less than half of the units that were originally approved with the 2007 MUD. The proposed increase of 344 units will still fall well below the original maximum set out in 2007 by an excess of 356 units. While this proposal requests the RU-24 district, for 19 acres of the original MUD zoning; the site will still positively contribute to the existing commercial spaces, walkability and pedestrian friendly mixed-use community. The jobs to housing ratio for Harbour View Station will still be satisfied with this parcel being converted from commercial to residential. With regards to utilities, there is a 10” City water line and 8” sanitary sewer line along Harbour Towne Parkway that are ready for connection. With respect to traffic, the project will generate only 25% of the traffic that was anticipated under the current designation as commercial uses. Further, Suffolk Transit bus service currently has one stop directly in front of the site and three others within walking distance. Residents are expected to be able to walk and bike to the various retail establishments and employers, thereby reducing vehicular trips on external roadways. No additional traffic improvements are necessary. Stormwater management will be adequately accommodated on-site. The applicant has proffered a cash contribution to appropriately mitigate the impacts on public schools. Please refer to the Proffer Statement included with this Ascend at Harbour Towne Rezoning Application –2– January 15, 2025 request. It is important to note that this RU-24 site will attract the same type of young professional or active adult; and very few school age children will be generated. This has been seen time and time again in Multifamily communities that are part of a larger mixed-use community nationally and specifically here in Suffolk. This application is consistent with the City of Suffolk 2045 Comprehensive Plan as it aligns with the recommended use types, density, and form of development in the Mixed-Use Core Land Use District. This rezoning also helps the overall Harbour View Mixed Use Core district achieve higher density ranges to be more in line with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The building scales ranging from 3 to 4 stories, their placement close to the street, the open space areas, vehicular street grid and pedestrian connections will enhance the built environment within Harbour View Station. More importantly, this request furthers the City’s goals for co-locating jobs and housing, providing a variety of housing types at varied price points, promoting land use compatibility, and concentrating growth at appropriate locations. The site layout was designed with a focus on creating an attractive, pedestrian-friendly streetscape. Therefore, the townhomes fronting along Harbour Towne Parkway on the western portion of the site will be rear loaded and an entry park will be provided at the round-a-bout. The 288 multifamily units will be high quality, Class A apartments located on the eastern side of the site closer towards 664. The layout will be complete with a centralized community clubhouse and pool, as well as many walking trails and a preserved forested area adjacent to the highway. In summary, we believe this project will enhance the Harbour View area and achieve many of the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Sincerely, Melissa Venable Land Planning Solutions  VOLUNTARY PROFFER STATEMENT I hereby voluntarily proffer that the development of the property owned by me proposed for reclassification under this application shall be in strict accordance with the conditions set forth below. The following conditions (add additional sheets if necessary) are voluntarily proffered for the reclassification of property identified as Tax Map Number(s) 6*3A*2C*4 , Block Number , Account Number(s) 3 0 6 0 0 2 9 4 7 . 1. The students generated by this development will be assigned to Northern Shores Elementary School, Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School, and Nansemond River High School. The calculated impact of students generated, and value of cash proffer contribution shall be based upon the current enrollment and committed development as of the last day of the month of the date this application is deemed complete and acceptable by the City of Suffolk. The proposed rezoning will generate an estimated net impact of 32 additional elementary school students, 17 additional middle school students, and 17 additional high school students. The City of Suffolk Capital Improvements Program (FY 2024-2033) projects will allow cash proffers to be paid to advance capacity at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The property owner shall make a cash contribution to the City of Suffolk to advance capacity at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The cost to advance capacity at the elementary school level is $1,148,817.60 total or $3,339.58 per dwelling unit. The cost to advance capacity at the middle school level is $715,115.20 total or $2,078.82 per dwelling unit. The cost to advance capacity at the high school level is $1,009,835.53 total or $2,935.56 per dwelling unit. The per housing unit contribution shall be paid prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each dwelling unit. 2. A maximum of 344 residential units (56 townhouse units and 288 multi-family units of which 155 units will have one bedroom only) shall be constructed on the subject property. 3. This development shall substantially comply with the Conceptual Master Plan dated prepared by LPS and dated February 5, 2025. 4. The buildings shall substantially comply with the elevations for the multi-family units dated 2/07/2025 by BKV Group and the townhouse elevation dated 2/07/2025. Applicant Signature: Date: Property Owner: Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health Systems LLC Property Owner Signature: Date:____________________ By: Matthew R. Crawford, Authorized Representative. 07/01/2024 Remit Application to: City of Suffolk Department of Planning and Community Development 442 West Washington Street • P.O. Box 1858, Suffolk, VA 23434 • (757) 514-4060 Ascend at Harbour Towne BON SECOURS DR. Rezoning Exhibit GATEWAY DR. Suffolk, Virginia C4 R=25.00' A=13.18' November 12, 2024 N2 9° 28 52'18 .44 "E ' SITE DATA: L1 Tax Map #: 6*3A*2C*4 Account #: 306002947 Property Owner: Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health 9 0. 3 3' System, Inc. HARBOUR TOWNE PKWY. 0.00' C3 A =2 R=3 6 Current Zoning: MUD (Conditional) N14°13'55"E 757.33' N10°11'59"E 71.23' Proposed Zoning: RU-24 (Conditional) .25 74 7 ' '2 "E ' N03°511'23 42.02' 45 6.4 Total Site Area: +/-18.95 a.c. .7 . 3 5' R= 34 .8 = C2 2' 85 Area of Rezoning: +/-18.95 a.c. ' R= 2 6 8 1 A A= C 6"E 8'3 N75°46'05"W 2°1 S4 43.33' LEGEND: 3.74' 90.00' N14°13'55"E 93.74'(O.A.) Area to rezone from MUD to RU-24 (Conditional) Jurisdictional Ditches Jurisdictional Wetlands 495.26' N75°46'05"W LINE TABLE LINE BEARING LINE L1 N31°21'03"W 8.50' CURVE TABLE CURVE RADIUS DELTA ARC TANGENT CHORD CHORD BEARING C1 85.75' 17°55'34" 26.83' 13.52' 26.72' N26°21'59"W 17.76' 34.55' N21°52'26"W S83°51'34"E C2 74.25' 26°54'40" 34.87' C3 360.00' 46°12'26" 290.33' 153.58' 282.53' N08°52'18"W C4 25.00' 30°12'57" 13.18' 6.75' 13.03' N15°37'07"W 271.18' L2 113.86' 1.34' 130. S21°41'38"W76' 132.10'(O.A.) S29°07 '10"W 85.62 ' VICINITY MAP R=918 .51 ' C6 6 A=341 .44' SITE D V BL W IE SUN S81°43'56"E V R U HAR 327.28' O Y RB PKW BOU A H R AV WNE INT E ER GAT R TO ST 213.42' EWA Y DR AT I-664 E6 BOU BON SECO URS HAR 64 (RA DR R=85 4 .9 3' MP C5 A =569.1 6' ) S18°41'03"W 40.62' N HAR BOU R TO LAND PLANNING SOLUTIONS WNE N PKW Y 5857 HARBOUR VIEW BLVD. STE. 202 SUFFOLK VA. 23435-2657 O 757.935.9014 F 757.935.9015 LAND PLANNING SOLUTIONS www.landplanningsolutions.com  Motion to schedule a City Council Work Session for March 19, 2025, at 4:00pm, unless canceled by the Mayor and the City Manager Non-Agenda Speakers New Business Announcements and Comments