City Wrestles With New Site Plan Approval Process
Application of the new site plan review and approval process that relies on a designated agent but still seeks Planning Commission input is a work in progress.
Plans and Policies
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Proposal to Redevelop T-Zone Historic Home at 258 N Washington St into Nine Condos
The owner of the historic home at 258 N Washington has submitted a proposal for an addition containing 8 luxury condos on this 9,410sq ft lot. No zoning waivers are required under the new T-Zone ordinance.
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Community Feedback on Virginia Village Development Heats Up
City planners received heated comments from Virginia Village residents and neighbors at a well-attended final workshop to solicit community feedback. A request for development proposals is scheduled for May.
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FY2027 Proposed Budget Expenditures Maintain Operations at Current Levels
FY2027 expenditures increases the operating budgets of the City Schools and General Government to cover staff salary increases and removes vacant positions. Cuts to street maintenance and affordable housing fund.
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Revenues From a 6.9% Assessment Increase Fund the FY2027 Budget
The $134 million FY2027 budget is 0.8% less than last year’s but it contains a 3.4% increase for the City and 4.1% for the School operating budgets that require a 6.6% increase in tax revenues to fund it.
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City Plans to Select Virginia Village Developer by August
The City seeks public feedback on small area plans affecting Virginia Village but not on the request for proposals it plans to issue.
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$162M FY2027-2032 CIP Invests in Sewer and Stormwater Capacity Expansion, Delays Property Yard Replacement
3 large transportation projects and expanding sewer capacity are the main reasons for the massive FY2027-2032 CIP. The City is also laying the groundwork for upgrades to the storm water system.
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New Tree Canopy Ordinance is Limited to 10%, But City Policy Can Go Higher
City Council voted for a new 10% tree canopy ordinance for commercial properties. Staff wants this to be followed by changes to City policies for even more canopy, as neighboring jurisdictions have done.
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City Manager: Virginia Village Multistory Building Key to Expanding Affordable Housing
City presses ahead with plans to issue a request for proposals to nonprofit developers this spring.
