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Council response: The mayor asked whether the request required a motion; the item proceeded and council agreed without objection to Whitaker’s request. Minutes record the item as a council direction rather than an ordinance vote — staff will prepare draft language and schedule public outreach.

Temporary signs: Whitaker also asked the city manager to revisit temporary sign regulations. The city attorney and manager noted existing statutory mechanisms and the voluntary nature of some developer proffers; staff proposed discussion of outcomes at an upcoming retreat or work session and suggested staff should prepare options tied to specific goals (e.g., reducing visual clutter, improving enforcement).

Next steps: Staff said they will plan a community meeting on the firearms‑crossing topic and will return to council with options for temporary sign regulation, potentially via a retreat or work session to develop an outcomes‑based approach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chesapeake - Regular City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilmember Whitaker secured council approval without objection to have staff draft an ordinance addressing bullets crossing property lines and to hold a community meeting; the council also requested further review of temporary sign regulations and possible retreat/work session discussion of outcomes and enforcement.","taxTitle","Chesapeake City (Independent City), Virginia","taxId",5806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6534342,"Council approves conditional use permit for home‑based dog grooming at Dove Drive, 8–0",240,3813000,4053000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626743-91310d18c472484a18ae8ee9f2f1ef76&start=3813&end=4053","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626743-91310d18c472484a18ae8ee9f2f1ef76/thumbnail_3813000.jpg","/articles/6534342/Chesapeake-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Council-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-homebased-dog-grooming-at-Dove-Drive-80","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534342-d629fb3510eb6737b613fab00452f84e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135257&Signature=eM9F75o6-7ztMo4TUgsaSDxq6TKXwlO7-ZfpkMbbm3DBwDp84sh9XYXSTRGLsof3FGpvtPBKB4-6CaC0WkzVLF7TarKOJk9Bsxs-9yX1psTzsLjuugUa8uLCwZvU5MCXZg70gLSR1ntxF2p0GdneOHA9ryyt3odpZ-GZE9CK3jO1iPINQfdEVHfefUAFqQF4b7wLB9BRisOQlKPOWEghTUmDtpTdKl5C5XveB-kLOo~kNhvy06Og0ZAZiWtH4HkuchN1As-0bgoZSat83wGgnjiVhODrfQ8ywlxx0qrXamb4enJkAJN81FNam861BLLusGy4V72XNag7qIMmmCpXfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chesapeake City Council approved a conditional‑use permit allowing a level‑2 home occupation for a dog grooming business at 575 Dove Drive in the Great Bridge planning area.

Planning staff recommended approval with stipulations dated March 19, 2025; the planning representative told council staff found the proposed operation compatible with adjacent uses and consistent with the comprehensive plan’s small‑business objectives. The applicant, Aaron (Robert) Lake, was present in the chamber for questions.

Council action: A motion to approve the conditional use permit with the planning commission’s stipulations passed 8–0. Council did not record additional amendments to the stipulations at the time of the vote.

What next: With council approval the applicant may proceed under the permit and must comply with the listed stipulations and any required permitting and inspections.","City Council approved a conditional‑use permit for a level‑2 dog‑grooming home occupation at 575 Dove Drive with the planning commission stipulations; the motion passed 8–0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6534346,"Planning commission denies proposed Centerville Turnpike data center after public concern over noise, location",351,12333000,12684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626743-91310d18c472484a18ae8ee9f2f1ef76&start=12333&end=12684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626743-91310d18c472484a18ae8ee9f2f1ef76/thumbnail_12333000.jpg","/articles/6534346/Chesapeake-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Planning-commission-denies-proposed-Centerville-Turnpike-data-center-after-public-concern-over-noise-location","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534346-31b33c3eecc8af731c50566865265ddb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135257&Signature=Kt2OYkOGLxcOf3cI7tua5ORUoSxULkZyqf6AKNJmWMOmSH-Ri1iAS6Sm8dlZr2UyUKaPCSx9PBUbchOVTyEQluI6OWkoN4sOnM~2AZf5dsr8ynRHCtCrW1WBLMpPTtc0d62891TvpSfebSW~x4GPjmJ9OX1t44sKO8rcg3h8do-kOrr-IK2yt2twR0y0Y7RvboePsrjryilLOgDZkUKJgSxGCI7ZMjDm0qWihVI2~i~1fjYliCcjsBBMV0r~VDJ-efgzEDtrxkiMjdaitlJePNyDh4HpBugNRQjsGJDmOS7iXYQGNDmHd0zupUVekLWcB2GcRJX~uaWtlvEDskdF3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chesapeake Planning Commission on Tuesday denied a proposed data center project near Centerville Turnpike by a 6–1 vote after a lengthy public hearing in which residents, commissioners and staff weighed potential impacts from noise, equipment, water use and proximity to homes.

The proposal would have placed a large, concrete‑walled data center — approximately 349,000 square feet — on a site that abuts Laurel Ridge and other residential areas. The applicant, a local developer, said the site benefits from fiber, gas and power capacity and that proffers and screening would limit visual and audible impacts. The developer also presented two technical noise studies modeling sound levels at residences and proposed post‑construction monitoring and mitigation proffers.

Concerns raised: Commissioners and many speakers from adjacent neighborhoods questioned whether the project could meet residents’ expectations for low noise and preserve residential character. Several residents and commissioners expressed worry about low‑frequency vibration and “hum” complaints reported in other localities, possible effects on property values, and the longevity of mitigations. Commissioners also discussed siting alternatives and whether the size of a single building could be reduced or reconfigured to lower impacts.

Planning staff said they had evaluated the application against ordinance standards and recommended approval with proffers and noise monitoring conditions after consulting with other localities that have regulated similar facilities. A staff representative told commissioners the application included a proffer limiting building height to 35 feet plus five feet for rooftop screening and side‑path trail commitments along Centerville Turnpike.

Commission deliberations and procedural history: The commission considered motions to continue the item for further study. A motion to continue for up to 120 days failed 2–5. Commissioners debated indefinite versus date‑certain continuances; staff said an indefinite continuance would require the applicant’s concurrence. After discussion and public remarks, Commissioner Escuela moved to deny the application on land‑use compatibility grounds (noting that a reasonable economic use exists under current zoning); the motion carried 6–1.

Outcome and next steps: The Planning Commission’s denial is a recommendation to the City Council (the commission is the recommending body). The applicant may request rehearing, submit revised plans, or pursue a zoning route consistent with council processes. Commissioners and staff suggested the city could use this review to study standards for utility‑scale data centers, including noise standards that address low‑frequency impacts.

Why it matters: The commission’s decision reflects rising local scrutiny of large data facilities and signals that commissioners expect robust evidence of mitigations for noise, water and visual impact where projects abut homes. The vote will likely shape subsequent council and staff work on potential regulatory responses.","The Planning Commission voted 6–1 to deny a proposed 349,000 sq ft data center near Centerville Turnpike and Laurel Ridge, citing incompatibility with nearby residential uses and unresolved concerns over noise, water and power impacts that residents raised during multiple hearings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6534350,"Council adopts Indian River design guidelines with change to bird‑safety language",493,3845000,4338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626743-91310d18c472484a18ae8ee9f2f1ef76&start=3845&end=4338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626743-91310d18c472484a18ae8ee9f2f1ef76/thumbnail_3845000.jpg","/articles/6534350/Chesapeake-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Council-adopts-Indian-River-design-guidelines-with-change-to-birdsafety-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534350-754220fd105c10ba32878bfc642b4611/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135257&Signature=RNPvlqQKdn48b8iyQu9EXhFG2dvF3RJkatH4Np9w2N8ZMjpnJgRL~ldlJncPENRdDArIa56EwbFbxpKpmOGs6nA-~GeaQ2-xWBmlbTwxuozwz8PZ-SAwHhisAU~qZ7lLaQ35suuOFm5Kn-ySa3Qys70WeHntkoU1R3kvbiedr8JLd~tuttXL9P1qw~n2OpKZLZyoYEqSQVuDARFz9wnNWMV6r-w4LddAd2Fm96FZDVbuFZILSCldK4dB1xu2RId8YWAo6uUX6o~JTrMaJ-L1CXDWPqciuPwF--ltpuhLAAAhWrrlrE4LkVTzUAZpdHZfpZnKD4dTFALfafB2MBXAaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chesapeake City Council on Tuesday voted 7–1 to adopt the Indian River design guidelines and incorporate them into the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, after adding an amendment to broaden a proposed bird‑safe glass provision.

The council approval follows planning staff and community work on corridor standards for Indian River Road and adjacent commercial corridors. Planning staff said the guidelines provide standards for site design, architecture and landscaping intended to spur pedestrian safety, improved landscaping and new commercial destinations.

Public input: Rogard Ross of Friends of Indian River and Vicky Easley spoke in support of the guidelines at public hearing, saying the standards would advance pedestrian and bicycle safety and help kick off a façade improvement program. Ross asked council to strike a phrase in the draft language that limited bird‑safe window standards to “above the ground floor.” He argued the collision risk affects windows at ground level as well.

Council action: Councilmember Miller moved approval, and Councilmember Ward offered an amendment to strike the “above the ground floor” wording from the bird‑safe window section on pages 71–72 of the draft. Ward said the change reflected public comment and safety concerns; the motion to adopt the resolution dated March 27, 2025, with that amendment carried 7–1.

Why it matters: The planning staff said the guidelines are intended to preserve and enhance the Indian River commercial corridors, encourage pedestrian‑oriented redevelopment, and help implement an adopted small‑area plan. The guidelines provide guidance for discretionary rezonings and special use applications; staff also noted they could be codified later into an overlay district if council desired.

Next steps: Staff said the guidelines will be used in reviewing future discretionary development proposals in the Indian River planning area and that the council could direct staff to pursue an overlay district if it wanted the standards to be mandatory.","City Council voted 7–1 to adopt the Indian River Small Area design guidelines as part of the 2035 comprehensive plan, striking language that had limited bird‑safe window standards to above‑ground floors after a stakeholder request.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6534355,"Chesapeake staff, consultants warn higher water and sewer rates likely to fund aging system",1080,636000,1716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626743-91310d18c472484a18ae8ee9f2f1ef76&start=636&end=1716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626743-91310d18c472484a18ae8ee9f2f1ef76/thumbnail_636000.jpg","/articles/6534355/Chesapeake-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Chesapeake-staff-consultants-warn-higher-water-and-sewer-rates-likely-to-fund-aging-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534355-e5a31ff38e5edb8633c51e608f536c94/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135257&Signature=RqbQ71WWX3q4KaUPo5jH0VcmFWYO~yR5W-PNtQc8dr0aXeuSRPebdNF9dpDp4SLDlypdP45Lvixq0gTAOuOIRWZAiKuvirb7XQk4SSYvCBf65Fypw4kROw06Qqhn1UusVAQAQ1dlHpN8vmF7mO~Fc~fTKTgmVx1qVhEc8owr8jnIeQlmW3Hb0Mcqp5Rl2Kfn120YAYZtvO0K8j8u6pqSBd~WvV9FfxHfi2SoD9m~i8Tsdp9r~mJ1tWyb9zbtwHYN4fWp0wC9k1F~7otureCvVmgGeIfRxvrUAsA79BX2tQrHvWkiRsTVwtz48mtxUQ7jGcyL~dZKkFTym9dK6ahClw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chesapeake city officials and outside consultants on Tuesday told the City Council that the local water and sewer utility faces higher-than-forecasted costs and that the city will need larger future rate increases to maintain service and fund critical repairs.

The council work session, led by City Manager Price and consultants from Stantec, reviewed an updated financial analysis that reflects post‑pandemic increases in chemical, plastic pipe and construction costs. Andrew Burnham of Stantec said the city’s 2.9 percent annual indexing in the current five‑year plan is now below industry trends and that the firm’s updated projections show an expected “new normal” index of about 4.9 percent in future years.

Why it matters: Consultants and the utilities director stressed that Chesapeake has older treatment plants and transmission mains. David Jurgens, the city’s director of public utilities, described repeated leaks and corrosion at facilities including Northwest River and Lake Gaston plants and said some electrical panels and pump stations date to the 1970s and early 1980s. Jurgens said recent emergency repairs (including a $138,000 force main repair and other multi‑thousand dollar emergency fixes) illustrate the risk of deferred capital work.

What the study shows: Stantec modeled three near‑term rate options: (A) maintain the current 2.9 percent increases through FY 2027 and move to a 4.9 percent index in FY 2028 (funds about $8.5 million of identified critical needs); (B) add 1 percentage point in FY 2026 and FY 2027 (3.9 percent those years) then 4.9 percent thereafter (funds about $42 million of needs); and (C) add 2 percentage points in FY 2026 and FY 2027 (4.9 percent those years and thereafter), which Stantec recommended because it would fund the utility’s full $73.5 million list of critical projects. Burnham summarized the firm’s recommendation: “We would suggest that you consider modifying the final 2 years of the rate plan by adding 2% to those increases for ‘26 and ‘27, and then also consider… a new 5‑year plan with that new level of indexing.”

Customer impacts and comparability: Stantec presented comparisons with neighboring utilities and estimated that the difference between the lowest and highest modeled options would be roughly $3 per month on a typical residential bill. The firm said projected bill levels under the recommended option would remain comparable with neighboring systems by 2030.

Council questions and next steps: Council members asked about tiered rates for high‑volume users, connection fees, and converting billing from bimonthly to monthly. Jurgens said the utilities department is converting manual meters to radio/readers and expects to begin converting some customers to monthly billing in about 2–3 years as meter replacements proceed. On connection fees, staff said they had not proposed changes but could analyze targeted changes (for example, different fees for unserved areas converting from wells or septic).

No formal action: City Manager Price said the session was for discussion and that no action was required at the work session; staff and consultants will return with more detailed agenda items for council consideration, including possible ordinance language and a final recommendation for rate adjustments before any rate changes are adopted.","City staff and Stantec consultants told council the city’s current 5‑year rate plan will not cover rising capital and operating costs; consultants recommended adding 2 percentage points to the last two years of the existing plan and adopting a higher index thereafter to fund $73.5 million of identified critical needs.","actionData","errors"]

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