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The Blacksburg Planning and Building Department has received several requests related to the Midtown Development. One request (RZN20-0002) is to amend the previous rezoning RZN17-0006/ORD 1866 approved by Town Council in May 2019. The previous rezoning rezoned 22.96 acres at 501 South Main Street to Downtown Commercial (DC) and Planned Residential (PR) with conditions. The second request is for a special signage district for the entire Midtown Development (RZN20-0003). Also requested is a conditional use permit (CUP20-0003) for height above the maximum of 60 feet in Downtown Commercial on 1.77 acres (DC Parcel #5).

Materials for all three requests can be found below:

In summary, the rezoning amendment RZN20-0002 includes changes to the rezoning proffer statement, rezoning application, and Pattern Book outlined below:

Add parking adjacent to Eheart Street on DC Parcel #4.
Minor changes to parcel configuration.
Changes to internal sidewalks and connectivity.
Creation of a new form of townhouse development allowing for stacked units (2 over 2).
Changes to proposed building materials.

Please contact the Planning and Building Department at 540-443-1300 for more information.

Staff Reports

501 South Main Street - Memo to Town Council - Revised Report - 07-31-2020 - RZN 20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Staff Report to Planning Commission - 07-31-2020 - RZN 20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Staff Cover Memo Re: Supplemental Documents - 07-17-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Staff Report - 06-26-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Staff Report - Attachment A - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Staff Report - Attachment B - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Staff Report - Attachment C - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Staff Report - Attachment D - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Staff Report - Attachment E - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

401 Church Street SE - Staff Report with Attachments - 07-17-2020 - CUP20-0003 (pdf)

401 Church Street SE - Staff Memo on Height Criteria - CUP20-0003 (pdf)

Applications

FINAL - 501 South Main Street - Revised Application - 08-07-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

FINAL - 501 South Main Street - Revised Rezoning Drawings - 08-07-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

FINAL - 501 South Main Street - Revised Pattern Book - 08-07-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Supplemental Documents received from Applicant - 08-07-2020 - RZN 20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Supplemental Documents received from Applicant - 07-29-2020 - RZN 20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Proposed Open Space Plan - 07-21-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Supplemental Information - DC2 and DC4 Pattern Book Text Revisions - 07-21-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Supplemental Documents received from Applicant - 07-15-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Revised Application - Received 05-22-2020 Dated 04-01-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Revised Pattern Book - Received 05-22-2020 Dated 04-01-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Revised Rezoning Drawings - Received 05-22-2020 Dated 04-01-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Revision Letter from Applicant - 05-22-2020 - RZN20-0002 - ORD 1933 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Town Application - Received 05-22-2020 Dated 04-01-2020 - RZN20-0002 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - Special Signage District - 04/01/2020 - RZN20-0003 (pdf)

501 South Main Street - CUP Application for Additional Height - 04/01/2020 - CUP20-0003 (pdf)

Neighborhood Meeting	Thursday, June 18, 6:30pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers at 300 South Main St.	This is an informal meeting that will give the applicant the opportunity to present the plans and provide attendees with the opportunity to ask questions. A staff member from the Planning Department will forward the notes from the meeting to the Planning Commission and Town Council.
Planning Commission Work Session	Special Day/Time: Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 5:00 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building, 300 South Main St.	The Planning Commission will review the request and the staff report. There will be an opportunity for the applicant to present the proposal. The public is welcome to attend, however, this is not a public hearing, and there will not be an opportunity for public comment.
Planning Commission Work Session	Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 5:00 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building, 300 South Main St.	The Planning Commission will review the request and the staff report. There will be an opportunity for the applicant to present the proposal. The public is welcome to attend, however, this is not a public hearing, and there will not be an opportunity for public comment.
Planning Commission Public Hearing	Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 6:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building, 300 South Main St. (Recommendation: Approval with the vote of 6-0)	The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the request and make a recommendation to Town Council. There will be an opportunity for the applicant and the public to comment.
Town Council Work Session	Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 11:00 am in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street.	The Town Council will review the request, the staff report and the Planning Commission's recommendation. There will be an opportunity for the applicant to present the proposal. The public is welcome to attend, however, this is not a public hearing and there will not be an opportunity for public comment.
Town Council Work Session	Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 11:00 am in the Roger E. Hedgpeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Muncipal Building, 300 South Main Street Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 11:00 am in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street.	The Town Council will review the request, the staff report and the Planning Commission's recommendation. There will be an opportunity for the applicant to present the proposal. The public is welcome to attend, however, this is not a public hearing and there will not be an opportunity for public comment.
Town Council Public Hearing	Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 6:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street. (Public hearing heard. Action deferred to August 25, 2020) Approved with a vote of 7-0	The Town Council will hold a public hearing on the request and take final action. There will be an opportunity for the applicant and the public to comment.