RZN19-0005 Glade Road Multi-Family PRD Development

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RZN19-0005/ORD 1906- Rezoning request to rezone 3.556 acres of property at 900 and 1002 Glade Road and vacant parcels on Glade Road (Tax Map Nos. 225-A-5; 225-A-6; 225-A-7 and 225-A-4 (portion)) from RR-1 Rural Residential 1 to PR Planned Residential for Multi-Family Housing and Townhomes by Craig Stipes of Broad Street Partners, LLC (applicant, contract purchaser) on behalf of the Ruth Epperly Life Estate; Kevin Gilbarte; and Cary Hopper (owners).

The Blacksburg Planning and Building Department has received a revised request to rezone parcels totaling 3.556 acres at 900 and 1002 Glade Road and vacant parcels on Glade Road (Tax Map Nos. 225-A-5; 225-A-6; 225-A-7 and 225-A-4 (portion) from RR-1 Rural Residential 1 to PR Planned Residential. The applicant is proposing to maintain the 12-unit existing apartment building at 900 Glade Road, and construct 16 cottage units (previously 10 cottage units); two 4-unit townhome buildings; and two 12-unit apartment buildings. Changes to the plan include an increase in the number of cottage units; an increase in the total number of bedrooms; an increase in the total parcel acreage; and a decrease in overall residential density. There will be 117 bedrooms, for an overall density of 33 bedrooms per acre (previously 104 bedrooms, 37 bedrooms per acre). The Future Land Use Designation in the Comprehensive Plan is Low Density Residential, which allows up to 4 dwelling units per acre. This represents an increase above the Future Land Use designation density.

The following meetings have been scheduled to consider this application:

Neighborhood Meeting	Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 6:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company building at 400 South Main St. UPDATE: Thursday January 23, 2020, 6:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 400 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, September 17, 2019, 5:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company building at 400 South Main St. UPDATE: Tuesday, October 15. 2019, 5:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company building at 400 South Main St. UPDATE: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 5:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company building at 400 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 not a public hearing and there will not be an opportunity for public comment.
Planning Commission Public Hearing	UPDATE: Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 7:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, second Floor Municipal Building at 300 South Main St. UPDATE: Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 7:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, second floor Municipal Building at 300 South Main St.	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, November 19, 2019, 11:00 am in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 400 South Main St. UPDATE: The Town Council Work Session will be rescheduled following the Planning Commission Recommendation from the February 4, 2020 public hearing UPDATE: Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 11:00 am in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 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, December 10, 2019, 7:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, second floor Municipal Building at 300 South Main St. UPDATE: The December 10, 2019 Town Council Public Hearing has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. UPDATE: The Town Council Public Hearing will be rescheduled following the Planning Commission Recommendation from the February 4, 2020 public hearing UPDATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 7:30 pm in the Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, second floor Municipal Building at 300 South Main St. UPDATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Town Council to vote on RZN19-0005 Glade Road Multi-Family PRD Development Vote scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2020. APPROVED: Vote 5-2	The public hearing on this rezoning application was held on March 10, 2020 and the vote was originally scheduled for March 24, 2020, but canceled due to COVID 19. The public portion of the hearing remains closed and no input will be taken at the May 12 meeting. Citizens wishing to send further comments to Town Council may do so by emailing TownCouncil@blacksburg.gov.