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SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR DECEMBER 20, 2022 PREPARED BY THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT KEVIN WYNE, AICP, INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE SUFFOLK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND OR NEED SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CALL THE CITY OF SUFFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT (757) 514-4060 PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022. ARTHUR SINGLETON CHAIRMAN  AGENDA SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION December 20, 2022 2:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order A. Invocation B. Roll Call 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting 3. Family Transfer Plat: A. FAMILY TRANSFER SUBDIVISION PLAT REQUEST, FTR2021-00006: submitted by Martin N. Speroni, Saunders & Ojeda, P.C., applicant, on behalf of Harry L. Cassell, Jr. and Karen H. Cassell, property owners, requesting a family transfer subdivision pursuant to Section 31-514 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to approve Family Transfer Subdivision Plat to create two new parcels, on property located at 1842 Hosier Road, Zoning Map 45, Parcel 31. The affected property is further identified as being located in the Cypress Voting Borough, zoned A, Agricultural zoning district. The City’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan identifies this property as being located within the Rural Agricultural Use District. 4. Public Hearings: A. REZONING REQUEST, RZN2022-012 (Conditional), HRSD Nansemond Treatment Plant: submitted by Benjamin Slaughter, Hazen and Sawyer, on behalf of Ayanna Williams, Hampton Roads Sanitation District, property owner, in accordance with Section 31-304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from CP, Commerce Park zoning district, to M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district, for property located at Zoning Map 6, Parcel 36. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Nansemond Voting Borough, zoned CP, Commerce Park zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Northern Growth Area, Mixed Use Core Use District. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2022-025, Nansemond Treatment Plant: submitted by Benjamin Slaughter, Hazen and Sawyer, applicant, on behalf of Ayanna Williams, Hampton Roads Sanitation District, property owner, in accordance with Sections 31- 406, of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Sewage Treatment Plant, Utility facility, not specifically enumerated and Outdoor operations and storage on property located at 6909 Armstead Road, Zoning Map 6, Parcels 1D and 36. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Nansemond Voting Borough, Page 1  zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district, and CP, Commerce Park zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Northern Growth Area, Mixed Use Core Use District. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2022-030, 7622 South Quay Road: submitted by Enoch Copeland, applicant and property owner, on behalf of Hilda Abram and Enrico Copeland, property owners, in accordance with Sections 31-306, 31-406, and 31-801 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to restore a nonconforming residential structure to an extent of greater than 50% of its replacement cost, on property located at 7622 South Quay Road, Zoning Map 50 Parcel 82D. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned A, Agriculture zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Rural Agriculture Use District. D. ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT, OTA2022-006, initiated by the City of Suffolk, for amendments to the Code of the City of Suffolk, Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 4, Zoning, Section 31-411(c), Lot Patterns. The purpose of the text amendment is to update and refine the Code of the City of Suffolk, Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance due to a change in circumstance. 5. Old Business 6. New Business A. Staff Report Presentation on the Proposed Capital Improvements Plan FY 2024-2033 B. Status Report - City Council Meeting, November 16, 2022 C. Status Report - Preliminary Plats Approved – None 7. Commissioner’s Comments 8. Adjournment Page 2  MINUTES SUFFOLK PLANNING COMMISSION November 15, 2022 2:00 P.M. The meeting of the Suffolk Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 442 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, Virginia, with the following persons present: MEMBERS: STAFF: Arthur Singleton, Chairman William Hutchings, Jr., City Attorney John Rector, Vice-Chairman Kevin Wyne, Interim Director of Planning Kittrell Eberwine and Community Development Oliver Creekmore Keith Cannady, Comp. Planning Manager Johnnie Edwards Amy Bocchicchio, Current Planning Mgr. Mills Staylor Brittany Colyer, Senior Planner Anita Hicks Joshua Bateman, Senior Planner Grace Braziel, Planner II Shannon Wolfe, Planner I Erin Dears, Planner I Catina Myrick, Administrative Analyst The meeting was called to order by Chairman Singleton and Commissioner Creekmore opened with a prayer. The roll was called by Mr. Wyne and the Chairman was informed that a quorum was present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written. FAMILY TRANSFER: 1 FAMILY TRANSFER SUBDIVISION PLAT REQUEST, FTR2022-00002: submitted by Harvey D. Padgett, on behalf of Pamela D. Worrell property owner, requesting a family transfer subdivision pursuant to Section 31-514 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to approve Family Transfer Subdivision Plat to create one (1) new parcel, on property located on Quince Road, Zoning Map 41, Parcel 71. The affected property is further identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned A, Agricultural zoning district. The City’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan identifies this property as being located within the Rural Agricultural Use District. The first item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report by Shannon Wolfe, Planner I. Ms. Wolfe stated that the property owner would like to subdivide one (1) new parcel for her son, Mr. Padgett and his wife, Katelyn M. Padgett. Mrs. Worrell owns the subject parcel and it is currently comprised of 103.73 acres. The proposed parcel for the son and daughter-in-law will be 2.73 acres in size. Ms. Worrell would retain 101.00 acres as the parent parcel. Pamela D. Worrell received the subject property in 2013 from Kevin Troy Bailey, Sr. The grantees have not previously received a family transfer parcel; thereby making them eligible for this request. The lot dimensions and building setback lines for the proposed new lots are consistent with the underlying agricultural zoning district and each parcel fronts along a publicly maintained right-of-way. Additionally, there is adequate area on parcels for a separate dwelling and drain field. A deed of gift for each grantee has been prepared in conjunction with this plat which prohibits the transfer of the property within ten (10) years of its receipt except in conformity with the UDO. Lastly, all parties have 2 completed a sworn affidavit acknowledging that the purpose of this family transfer is to provide separate places of residence for the Grantees and to keep the family estate within the immediate family. In summary, this request meets the criteria for a family transfer subdivision. Therefore, staff recommended approval of this application. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve this application, seconded by Commissioner Creekmore and passed by a voice vote of 7 to 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: REZONING REQUEST, RZN2022-009, (Conditional), Retreat at Creekside: submitted by Melissa Venable, Land Planning Solutions, agent, on behalf of Brian Rowe, Weldenfield & Rowe, applicant, on behalf of Bennett’s Creek Partners, LLC, property owner, in accordance with Section 31-304 and 31-305 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to rezone the official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from B-2, General Commercial zoning district, to RU, Residential Urban zoning district (Conditional), for property located at 5635 & 5551 Shoulders Hill Road, Zoning Map 12*55, Parcels 1J and 1D*2. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Sleepy Hole Voting Borough, zoned B-2, General Commercial zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Northern Growth Area, Inner-Ring Use District. The next item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report by Amy Bocchicchio, Current Planning Manager. Ms. Bocchicchio stated that this rezoning request is to rezone approximately 22.8 acres of property from the B-2, General Commercial zoning district, to the RU, Residential Urban (Conditional) zoning district, for the purpose of developing a combination of townhomes and 4-plex age-restricted units. The applicant submitted a conceptual layout depicting a row of 3 townhomes envisioned along the rear of the southern parcel (T.M. 12*55*1D*2) and a combination of townhomes and 4-plexes on the northern parcel (T.M. 12*55*1J). In total, 63 townhome units and 48 4-plex units are envisioned. A maximum of 111 age- restricted condominium units has been voluntarily proffered, which would result in a gross density of roughly 5 units per acre. The 4.2 acres that is proposed to remain B-2 is envisioned to potentially support a few commercial uses ranging from 6,000-11,000 square feet in size. The applicant’s narrative describes in detail many reasons for pursuing this rezoning request. They believe that the RU district would create a better transition between the existing Bennett’s Creek Quarter neighborhood under construction and the 4.2-acre area reserved for commercial uses directly along Shoulder’s Hill Road. Also, the retirement age targeted community would be within 1.2 miles of the Sentara BelleHarbour Hospital. During the initial review of the application, staff expressed concern that the area to be retained for B-2 uses along Shoulders Hill Road may be too small in size and too shallow in depth in order to feasibly accommodate a wide range of commercial uses in the future. Typically, a depth of roughly 300’ is appropriate whereas the rezoning exhibit depicts a depth of roughly 220’ for the commercially zoned area. While the applicant modified their rezoning request to retain 4.2 acres of B-2 zoning rather than 3.8 acres as initially proposed, the proposed area reserved for commercial uses is limited. Additionally, 4 there is concern regarding the influx of residential development, and in particular age- restricted development, in northern Suffolk over the past several years. The applicant provided a market analysis to demonstrate the demand for housing in northern Suffolk and the amount of vacant commercial spaces available for lease, which they estimated at 370,000 square feet. The applicant contends that the RU district would allow the property to provide additional roof tops to support Route 17 and Shoulders Hill Road. Lastly, the applicant also believes that the voluntarily proffered road improvements would be beneficial to the City and they would not necessarily occur from a by-right development on the subject property. The western side of Shoulders Hill Road where B-2 zoning has been retained presents an excellent opportunity for moderate intensity commercial uses to be located where they have direct frontage, visibility, and connections to other commercially zoned properties to the north. The proposed rezoning would result in a loss of 23 acres of commercially zoned property located only ¼-mile south of the Bridge Road/Shoulders Hill Road intersection. While it is acknowledged that there are commercial vacancies in the nearby area, the appropriate zoning for this site, both near and long term, remains commercial due to its strategic location in close proximity to a prominent, high traffic intersection. Staff has remained consistent in recommending that the existing B-2 zoning is appropriate for the subject parcels being that they are located along a major arterial corridor. There is concern that 5 an additional 111 units at this property may oversaturate the market in the City for this product type while not effectively diversifying its housing stock and also reducing the inventory of B-2 zoned property. The Department of Public Utilities had no objections as there is water available for connection on Laycock Lane and sewer stubs. A city water model would be performed at the time of development. The Department of Public Works Engineering had no objections to this rezoning. With regards to traffic, the proposed residential development is expected to add 483 peak AM trips and 395 peak PM trips. Traffic Engineering reviewed the Traffic Impact Analysis submitted with the application, and after collaboration with the developer, determined that the “Recommended Improvements” section of the TIA are appropriate. Overall, the proposed Shoulders Hill Road widening can be continued southbound between Laycock Lane and Meadow View Boulevard and Meadow View Boulevard would become a signalized intersection with Shoulders Hill Road. Since the developer proffered that this would be an age-restricted community, there are no impacts on public schools. The applicant voluntarily proffered 5 conditions. In summary, the existing B-2, General Commercial zoning district, present at 5635 and 5551 Shoulders Hill Road is considered appropriate and correct as this site fronts on a principal arterial roadway and is only ¼-mile south of one of the most prominent intersections in northern Suffolk. The existing B-2 zone should continue from Bridge Road south for 6 roughly ¾-mile as it does currently in order to allow the opportunity for commercial revenue generating and job producing land uses to balance the abundant number of residential neighborhoods located to the east, west, and south of the subject parcels. The existing zoning complies with many goals of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and the locational criteria for the B-2 zone identified in the Unified Development Ordinance. Therefore, staff recommended denial of this application. The public hearing was opened and speaking in favor of this application was Melissa Venable, Land Planning Solutions. Also, speaking in favor of this application was Brian Rowe, Weldenfield & Rowe. Speaking in opposition was Christopher Dove, 852 Colonel Meade Dr., Suffolk, VA Speaking in rebuttal was Melissa Venable. There being no more speakers, the public hearing was closed. After discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve this application, seconded by Commissioner Edwards and passed by a recorded vote of 5 to 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2022-018, Taco Bell Drive Thru: submitted by Sarah McGowan, GPD Group, agent, on behalf of Lori Ginther, Taco Bell of America, LLC, applicant, on behalf of DHBH 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 drive-through use, on property located at 1523 Holland Road, Zoning Map 33A*AW, Parcel B. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Holy Neck Voting Borough, zoned B-1, 7 Neighborhood Commercial District zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Central Growth Area, Suburban Use District. The next item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report by Brittany Colyer, Senior Planner. Ms. Colyer stated that this conditional use permit is to establish a drive through use for a Taco Bell Restaurant. The applicant proposed to redevelop the exiting site in order to construct a 2,287 square foot restaurant with two drive-thru lanes. The subject parcel was rezoned in 1985 from R-1 to B-1 for commercial use. Additionally, in October of this year an administrative variance was approved to reduce the amount of required parking from 31 to 29 spaces, as well as a reduction in the front setback from a 30-foot SCOD setback to a 27.6-foot setback. The proposed drive through use is permitted as a conditional use in the B-1 zoning district. The restaurant is proposed to have 6 to 8 employees per shift and operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. daily. Based on the proposed square footage of the building, a minimum of 31 parking spaces would be required; however, as previously stated the zoning administrator allowed an administrative variance to reduce the required parking by 2 spaces for a total of 29 spaces. The site is currently served by public water and sewer. The Department of Public Utilities and Public Works, Engineering and Traffic divisions have reviewed this request and have no objections. The site currently takes access from Holland Road. The applicant proposed to utilize 8 the existing point of access for the Taco Bell restaurant. A Traffic Impact Analysis was provided as a part of this application and reviewed for consistency with the Holland Road widening project currently under construction. The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division, expressed no concerns regarding parking, circulation, or traffic associated with the proposed use. The surrounding area on Holland Road is currently comprised of a variety of commercial uses, including grocery stores, banks, retail, hotels, sit-down restaurants, and other drive-through restaurants. This site was previously utilized as a sit-down restaurant for many years. The redevelopment of the property into a fast-food restaurant with drive-through lanes will be in keeping with other uses along the corridor. When properly screened and operated in compliance with the City's noise standards, this use shall not be any more impactful to persons living in or visiting the neighborhood than any other use permitted in the B-1 district. The applicant provided a landscape exhibit demonstrating the proposed screening measures from the surrounding uses. Additionally, staff placed a condition that states that at a minimum a 10-foot screening strip of either double staggered evergreen trees or triple staggered evergreen shrubs shall be installed along all property lines that adjoin residential uses. Lastly, the proposed restaurant must comply with all regulations as set forth in the UDO. Additionally, as this property is located within the Special Corridor Overlay District it will be subject to the SCOD Design Guidelines. In conclusion, staff 9 found that the proposed drive-through use meets the criteria as set forth in the UDO. Accordingly, staff recommended approval of this application with the conditions noted in the staff report. The public hearing was opened and speaking in favor of this application was Sarah McGowan, GPD Group. She asked for the Commission’s approval of this application. Speaking in opposition was Witt Harper, Saunders & Ojeda, P.C., 705 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, VA. He advised that the community is concerned about the traffic impact to the area. Speaking in rebuttal was Sarah McGowan. There being no more speakers, the public hearing was closed. After discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Hicks made a motion to approve this approval with the conditions, seconded by Commissioner Eberwine and passed by a recorded vote of 7 to 0. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2022-022, Northgate Lot J Parcel 3 Tractor Trailer Parking Lot: submitted by W. Dave France, Kimley-Horn, agent, on behalf of Brian Werrell, NFI Real Estate, applicant, on behalf of McGowan Group, Inc, property owner, in accordance with Sections 31-306 and 31-406 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish parking, commercial (not owned or operated by a public agency), on property located at 130 Maya Way, Zoning Map 20*22J, Parcel 3. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Cypress Voting Borough, zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial District zoning district. The 2035 Comprehensive Plan designates this area as part of the Northern Growth Area, Suburban Use District. 10 The next item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report by Joshua Bateman, Senior Planner. Mr. Bateman stated that this application involves a conditional use permit to establish an overflow commercial trailer drop lot in the M-2 zoning district on property in the Northgate Commerce Park. The parking lot will serve nearby industrial sites. The facility consists of a 95,600 SF building containing a small office and lined with loading docks on two sides to transfer shipments between trucks, 350 truck parking stalls, and 125 employee parking spaces. Proposed facilities consist of a small guardhouse building, 36 domestic (55’) trailer spaces, 57 international (45’) trailer spaces, one (1) employee parking space, gated access to/from Maya Way, security fencing surrounding the perimeter, a privacy fence and landscaping along Nansemond Parkway. The applicant requested waivers from the requirements for submittal of a TIA, FIA, and ESA, although the project description indicates that a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment has been completed. The TIA and FIA waivers are requested due to: (1) the lack of significant additional or “original” traffic generated by the use; and (2) the positive fiscal outcome, in terms of revenues over expenditures, generated by industrial developments generally. The traffic memorandum submitted in lieu of a TIA states that the use is intended to support parking demand surplus at Lot H (and supply deficit of 194 spaces) and will not generate additional or “original” daily trips beyond those generated by existing 11 industrial uses which this facility is intended to support. The proposed use will have access to Maya Way only and will not have access to Nansemond Parkway. The adjacent residual lot (Parcel J) is the site of stormwater detention pond currently under construction. Maya Way and the stormwater facility will need to be completed prior to construction of the proposed use. The existing 2-story frame structure and trees on Parcel 3 will need to be demolished prior to construction of the commercial trailer parking lot. The two other parcels fronting on Nansemond Parkway to the east were conditionally rezoned in December 2020 and November 2021 from M-2 to B-2 (General Commercial) to establish a convenience store/fast food establishment and general retail business (Tractor Supply). The Tractor Supply building under construction on Lot 4 faces, and has primary access to Maya Way. Secondary access in the rear of the lot to Nansemond Parkway is provided via an inter-parcel connection to the convenience store being developed at the corner of Northgate Commerce Parkway and Nansemond Parkway. The parking lot meets the 10’ SCOD side yard parking setbacks. The guardhouse meets the 25’ M-2 side yard building setback. An 8-foot decorative fence has been provided along the secondary road frontage of Nansemond Parkway. The proposed site imperviousness is 66.8% so as not to exceed the design limits of the BMP. The entrance is designed to have two lanes on ingress each with sufficient space for queuing of two tractor-trailers. One lane of egress is provided. 12 North-south drive aisles for maneuvering are 70’ in width, whereas east-west aisles are 33’ in width to allow sufficient turning space. The exhibit shows no residential structures within the outermost ring corresponding to a decibel level of 50-55 dB. A full noise study/simulation measuring ambient noise levels relative to noise specific to the proposed activity, based on actual terrain as well as any physical barriers located between the source and adjacent residences, will be undertaken at the time of site plan submittal. In general, staff found that the potential for excess noise to nearby residential neighborhoods and the visual impacts to the Nansemond Parkway Corridor were paramount. Truck traffic was also considered by staff, but the fact that the Lot H Transload Facility and nearby industrial sites are the actual sources of the traffic arriving at this site made the imposition of such conditions on this particular use impractical. The requested use will help satisfy the lack of for trailer spaces provided on the site of the transload facility, thereby facilitating the orderly development of surrounding industrially-zoned properties. The requested conditional use was also evaluated relative to base zoning district requirements. Staff determined that the requested conditional use in this location and subject to the conditions recommended by staff is consistent with the UDO approval criteria; therefore, staff recommended approval of this application with the conditions noted in the staff report. 13 The public hearing was opened and speaking in favor of this application was Brian Werrell, NFI Real Estate. Also, speaking in favor of this application was Dave France, Kimley-Horn and Associates. Speaking in opposition was Thomas Rein, 119 Suffolk Meadows Blvd., Suffolk, VA. Commissioner Hicks made a motion to allow an additional 5 minutes to allow others to speak, seconded by Commissioner Edwards and passed by a voice vote of 7 to 0. Also, speaking in opposition was Kevin McKean, Lake Kilby Road, Suffolk, VA. Speaking in rebuttal was Dave France. There being no more speakers, the public hearing was closed. After discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Rector made a motion to approve this application with the conditions, seconded by Commissioner Eberwine and passed by a recorded vote of 7 to 0. ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT, OTA2022-005, Flex Space, initiated by the City of Suffolk, for amendments to the Code of the City of Suffolk, Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance, Article 7, Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 31-725, Flex Space and Appendix A, Definitions. The purpose of the text amendment is to update and refine the Code of the City of Suffolk, Chapter 31, Unified Development Ordinance due to a change in circumstance. The next item of business was introduced by the Chairman followed by a staff report by Grace Braziel, Planner II. Ms. Braziel stated that the City has experienced a recent 14 increase in the desire to develop industrial, warehouse, and flex space uses in various geographic areas. Currently, the definition for flex space is broad and does not contain enough distinction from warehouse and industrial uses. It has been recognized that this is problematic as flex space is permitted by-right in the B-2, General Commercial, O-I, Office Institutional, CP, Commerce Park, M-1 Light Industrial, and M-2 Heavy Industrial zoning districts. Our goal is to establish design criteria to differentiate flex space buildings from the size and intensity of larger warehouse buildings. Flex spaces are intended to allow for greater flexibility in terms of businesses that can come and go, they are typically oriented towards entrepreneurs and small to mid-size businesses. The definition for flex space is very broad. The definition reads that flex space buildings are typically located in business or industrial parks and usually have a footprint exceeding ten thousand (10,000) square feet. They are usually designed with loading docks to the rear and parking in the front. The front facade is often treated with a higher quality of architectural finish than the rear and sides. The definition does not provide any criteria that differentiates flex space from warehouse uses. Additionally, it does not currently include light manufacturing as a listed use. Staff proposed to revise the current flex space definition to better differentiate from warehouse structures, add a definition for light manufacturing and add Section 31-725 to Article 7 in order to establish architectural standards and criteria pertaining to flex space that don’t 15 otherwise exist. The proposed amendment to the current flex space definition is to read as follows: A building designed to accommodate a combination of office, retail, wholesale, warehousing, and light manufacturing functions, the exact proportions of each use being subject to user needs over time. Flex space buildings are typically located in business or industrial parks and usually exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area. In no case shall a single building exceed 100,000 square feet in area or exceed a ceiling height of 28’ from finished floor.” A sentence has been added to limit the size of flex spaces to ensure that the massing of these structures are different from that of warehouse and industrial uses. The proposed definition for light manufacturing will read as follows: “Light industrial uses where all processing, fabricating, assembly or disassembly of items take place wholly inside an enclosed building and where evidence of operational functions, such as noise, dust or odor, are not detectable outside of enclosed buildings.” The flex space supplemental standards were added, which consist of design criteria. Overall the proposed amendments and design criteria for flex spaces would promote aesthetically pleasing structures that are suitable for the zoning districts in which they are located. In that regard, the proposed text amendments are recommended for approval. The public hearing was opened. There being no speakers in favor or in opposition, the public hearing was closed. 16 Commissioner Rector made a motion to approve this ordinance text amendment with the amendment, seconded by Commissioner Staylor and passed by a recorded vote of 7 to 0. NEW BUSINESS: Kevin Wyne, Interim Director of Planning and Community Development, gave a presentation on how the cost per student is determined to adequately advance capacity for anticipated students generated by development proposals that result in an increase in density. STATUS REPORT: Mr. Wyne reported on the results of the October 19th City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 17  MT: Hicks MT: Hicks MT: Hicks MT: Hicks PLANNING COMMISSION 2ND: Creekmore 2ND: Edwards 2ND: Eberwine 2ND: Edwards MEETING TO: Approve TO: Approve TO: Approve TO: Allow additional November 15, 2022 w/conditions 5 minutes to speak VOTE: 7-0 VOTE: 5-2 VOTE: 7-0 VOTE: 7-0 FTR2022-02 RZN2022-009 CUP2022-018 CUP2022-022 PRESENT ABSENT YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO X X X X X Creekmore, Oliver X X X X X Eberwine, Kittrell X X X X X Edwards, Johnnie X Goodman, Gerald X X X X X Hicks, Anita X X X X X Rector, John X X X X X Singleton, Arthur X X X X X Staylor, Mills  MT: Rector MT: Rector MT: MT: PLANNING COMMISSION 2ND: Eberwine 2ND: Staylor 2ND: 2ND: MEETING TO: Approve TO: Approve TO: TO: November 15, 2022 w/conditions VOTE: 7-0 VOTE: 7-0 VOTE: VOTE: CUP2022-022 OTA2022-005 PRESENT ABSENT YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO X X X Creekmore, Oliver X X X Eberwine, Kittrell X X X Edwards, Johnnie X Goodman, Gerald Hicks, Anita X X X X X X Rector, John X X X Singleton, Arthur X X X Staylor, Mills  CITY OF SUFFOLK 442 W. WASHINGTON STREET, P.O. BOX 1858, SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA 23439-1858 PHONE: (757) 514-4060 FAX: (757) 514-4099 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Division of Plw111i11g December 20, 2022 Suffolk Planning Commission City of Suffolk, Virginia Dear Commissioners: Attached for your consideration is information pertaining to Family Transfer Subdivision Plat FTR2021-006, submitted by Martin N. Speroni, Saunders & Ojeda, P.C., applicant, on behalf of Harry L. Cassell, Jr. and Karen H. Cassell, prope1ty owners, requesting a family a transfer subdivision pursuant to Section 31-514 of the Unified Development Ordinance, to approve Family Transfer Subdivision Plat to create two (2) new parcels, on prope1ty located at 1842 Hosier Road, Zoning Map 45, Parcel 31. The affected property is further identified as being located in the Cypress Voting Borough, zoned A, Agricultural zoning district. The City's 2035 Comprehensive Plan identifies this prope1ty as being located within the Rural Agricultural Use District. Information and maps pertaining to this request are attached for your consideration. Please contact either myself or Grace Braziel, the staff planner handling this case, if you have any questions in advance of the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Wyne, AICP Interim Director of Planning and Community Development /ghb Attachments  RESULTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF November 16, 2022 A. REZONING REQUEST, RZN2022-011 (Conditional), Mini-Warehouse: to rezone the Approved official zoning map of the City of Suffolk to change the zoning from O-I, Office-Institutional w/proffers zoning district, to B-2, General Commercial zoning district, for property located at 3075 Godwin Boulevard, Zoning Map 25, Parcels 29M. B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2021-013, Shady Pine Borrow Pit: to Deferred until grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Surface Mining Operation (borrow pit), on 2/15/23 meeting property located on Shady Pine Lane, Zoning Map 9, Parcel 3. C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CUP2022-019, Mini-Warehouse: to grant a Conditional Tabled for thirty Use Permit to establish a Mini-Warehouse, on property located at 3075 Godwin Boulevard, (30) days Zoning Map 25, Parcel 29M. The affected area is further identified as being located in the Chuckatuck Voting Borough, zoned O-I, Office-Institutional zoning district. D. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, CUP2022-021, 1013 Raven Hill Road: to Approved grant a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Day Care (family day home, 5 to 12 children), w/conditions on property located at 1013 Raven Hill Road, Zoning Map 26L, Parcel 174.