CUP-25-7-Educational Facilities-College/University in R & D Research and Development

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Applicant/Owner

Balzer and Associates for 1701 Kraft Drive LLC ( lessee) in cooperation with Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Location:

Project Area: 1701 Kraft Drive

Tax Map and Parcel ID Numbers:

317-9 4 & 317-9-5 Parcel ID: 035228 & 035217

Planning Department Staff:

Nicholas Baker NRBaker@blacksburg.gov 540-443-1300

Description:

Conditional Use Permit request (CUP-25-7) for Educational Facilities-College and University use in R&D Research and Development District for a new facility for the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). As part of the application, the applicant is requesting a modification to Zoning Ordinance Section 5310(i) to allow a Type B Buffer Yard instead of the required Type C Buffer Yard along the eastern portion of the property adjacent to the VUE Apartments. The modification is requested because the VUE Apartments sit at a significantly higher elevation than the VCOM site. Additionally, the reduction to a Type B Buffer Yard is needed to provide a trail connection to the VUE Apartments from VCOM and provide expanded outdoor space. New signage is proposed as part of the application. The Town of Blacksburg Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation is Research and Development. The proposed development does not affect the density of this site.

Neighborhood Meeting	Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5:30 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 400 South Main Street.
Planning Commission Work Session	Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 400 South Main Street.
Planning Commission Public Hearing	Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building at 300 South Main Street. (Recommended Approval with a vote of 6-0)
Town Council Work Session	Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:00 am in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 400 South Main Street. .
Town Council Public Hearing	Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building at 300 South Main Street.