WITHDRAWN-Tech Terrace PRD Rezoning Request

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Due to the addition of more property, this rezoning request has been withdrawn and resubmitted with a new application as RZN-25-9

Applicant/Owner

Balzer and Associates, Inc. (applicant) for Diversified Interests TT LLC & Webb Street LLC

Location:

Project Area: 305 & 309 Webb Street

Tax Map Numbers and Parcel ID:

226-A 85A & 226-A 85, Parcel ID #03554 & 000581

Planning Department Staff:

Kinsey O'Shea koshea@blacksburg.gov 540-443-1300

Description:

Rezone (RZN-25-5/ORD #2090) from Medium Density Multiunit Residential (RM-48) to Planned Residential (PR) for the redevelopment of an existing student housing apartment complex, into one (1) five-story apartment building, constructed above a two-story parking deck.

The existing student housing, located on two parcels, includes 305 Webb Street, currently developed as Tech Terrace, an apartment complex with four (4) 3-story walk-up buildings totaling 192 bedrooms; and 309 Webb Street, a story-and-a-half single-family home currently used as rental property.

The applicant is proposing a total of 78.9 units per acre (188 units) and 277.9 bedrooms per acre (662 beds) with a mix of 1-to-5 bedroom units. The proposed development includes a clubhouse, leasing office, amenity areas, and open space.

The applicant has requested an exception to Section 4216(a)(3) of the Use and Design Standards, which state that, "The street elevation of the residential buildings shall have at least one (1) street-oriented entrance and contain the principal windows of the front unit." Although the front of the parcels would be considered on Orchard Street, the apartment units, leasing office, and fitness area are oriented toward Webb Street, as it is the dominant frontage road.

The applicant is also requesting an exception to Zoning Ordinance Section 5120(d)(1) and Subdivision Ordinance Section 5-401(b) to eliminate the requirement for a 4-foot grass strip between the curb and the sidewalk.

The Future Land Use designation in the Town's Comprehensive Plan is High Density Residential (305 Webb Street) and Commercial (309 Webb Street). The proposed development would increase the density beyond the future land use designations.

Neighborhood Meeting	Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 6:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 400 S. Main Street.
Planning Commission Work Session	Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 5:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 400 S. Main Street. Additional Work Session to be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 5:00 pm in the Blacksburg Motor Company Building at 400 S. Main Street.
Planning Commission Public Hearing	Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 300 S. Main Street.
Town Council Work Session	TBD-Please check Public Hearings webpage for updates.
Town Council Public Hearing	TBD-Please check Public Hearings webpage for updates.

Application-June 2, 2025

Application Summary - RZN-25-5 (pdf)

Staff Report

Staff Report - 2025/07/11 - RZN-25-5 (pdf)