City Council Work Sessions

City Council Work Session August 7, 2024 Work Session of the Suffolk City Council was held in the City Council Chamber, 442 West Washington Street, on Wednesday, August 7, 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 VILLAGE CENTER (VC) ZONING DISTRICT OVERVIEW Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Planning and Community Development Director Kevin Wyne gave a report about the above referenced item. Referring to the presentation, Council Member Butler Barlow queried about the authority to regulate septic systems. Planning and Community Development Director Wyne explained that the Health Department is the regulatory agency for septic systems. Council Member Johnson asked about the development projects in the pipeline, as they relate to the implementation of the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. Planning and Community Development Director Wyne stated that he did not currently have that information but he could research this matter. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman asked about the average size of a lot in the village center. Planning and Community Development Director Wyne said that the lot sizes vary in the village center, but they are usually deeper and more narrow lots than a traditional lot. Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman opined about the impervious surface recommendation to establish a maximum permitted Floor Area Ratio of 35%. Planning and Community Development Director Wyne advised that the recommendation is based on the square footage of the actual home and is based on total lot size. 1 City Council Work Session August 7, 2024 Referring to the presentation, Mayor Duman called for clarification about the feasibility of adapting the proposed village center zoning district dimensional standards in specific village centers. City Attorney Hutchings said all areas of the village center zoning district would have to have the same dimension standards. He concluded, if City Council wanted different standards in each village center, then different standards would have to be adopted. Vice Mayor Ward opined about the feasibility of including Pughsville in the proposed village center zoning district dimensional standards. Planning and Community Development Director Wyne reported that Pughsville is currently zoned Residential Medium Density, which already addressed the matters included in the proposed village center zoning district dimensional standards. 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 Community Policy and Management Team, Downtown Advisory Committee, Early Childhood Development Commission, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Local Board of Building Code Appeals, Paul D. Camp Community College; Sister Cities Commission, Southeastern Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program, Southside Network Authority, Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Tidewater Youth Services Commission, and the Western Tidewater Regional Jail Board. Council Member Fawcett, on a motion seconded by Council Member Rector, moved that City Council convene in a closed meeting for the above referenced purpose, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Duman, Vice Mayor Ward, and Council Members Bennett, Butler Barlow, Fawcett, Johnson, Rector and Williams 8 NAYS: None 0 City Council convened in Closed Meeting at 4:39 p.m. The Closed Meeting concluded at 5:09 p.m. Teste: ____________________________________________ Erika S. Dawley, MMC, City Clerk Approved: _________________________________________ Michael D. Duman, Mayor APPROVED: OCTOBER 16, 2024 2