RZN 22-0002/ORD 1994-Whipple Drive PRD Request-1800 Whipple Drive

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RZN 22-0002/ORD 1994-Request to rezone 3.08 acres at 1800 Whipple Drive (Tax Map Nos. 197-1 50A, 51C, 5; 197-A 51B, 52B, 5; 197-1 51A, 52A, 5; 167-24 53A and 197-1 46A) from R-5 Transitional Residential to PR Planned Residential by Balzer and Associates (applicant) on behalf of JJB Properties LLC (property owner).

The Blacksburg Planning and Building Department has received a request to rezone a 3.08 acre parcel at 1800 Whipple Drive from R-5 Transitional Residential to PR Planned Residential. The development proposal is for the construction of 34 townhome units with 98 bedrooms total. Parking for the development will be provided at a ratio of 1 space per bedroom, for 98 total parking spaces. The Future Land Use Designation for the property is Medium Density Residential, which allows for up to 20 bedrooms per acre. This proposed project represents an increase over the residential density envisioned in the future land use designation.

On September 29, 2022, the applicant sent an email to staff requesting to postpone the Town Council meetings to gather more information for their application.

The following meetings have been scheduled to consider this application:

Neighborhood Meeting	Thursday, July 7, 2022, 6:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal building, 300 South Main Street.	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	Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 5:00 pm-Continued until: Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 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 2, 2022, 6:30 pm-Planning Commission continued action on this project to September 6, 2022. Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 6:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal building, 300 South Main St. (Tie vote 4-4)	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, September 20, 2022, 11am. An additional work session will be held on: Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 11:00 am in the Blacksburg Motor company building, 400 South Main St.	The Town Council will review the request, the staff report and 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, October 11, 2022, 6:30pm-Postponed and rescheduled for: Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 6:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal building, 300 South Main St. (Approved with a vote of 6-1)	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.

Please contact Kinsey O'Shea, Town Planner, at koshea@blacksburg.gov or by phone at 540-443-1300 for more information.

Staff Report

Supplemental Information

Amended Application-October 4, 2022

Amended Application-August 18, 2022

Amended Application-July 22, 2022

Application