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Planner Charles presented the site regulations amendment (SR2025-0001), saying the change replaces prior language that specified review periods in working days (20 working days for first submittal and 15 for subsequent submittals) and that the revision clarifies the process for applicants and reflects General Assembly changes effective July 1, 2025. The commission's regulations committee reviewed and recommended the amendment on July 16, 2025.

Planner Planachiroz presented the subdivision-regulations amendment (SO2025-0001), which makes the same change for development plans and subdivision plats; staff said the previous code followed state timing that allowed 60 days and 45 days and that the code change aligns the city's timelines with the new state requirements.

Both measures passed the commission by unanimous votes (8-0) and will be forwarded to City Council for consideration on Sept. 23, 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Newport News - Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The planning commission unanimously recommended text amendments to the site regulations and subdivision regulations to set clear calendar-day review timelines (40 days for first submission and 30 days for subsequent submissions), aligning local code with recent General Assembly changes.","taxTitle","Newport News (Independent City), Virginia","taxId",12491,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477275,"Planning commission advances rules to regulate vape shops; distance buffers and location limits recommended",861,2029000,2890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713086-e21998f063e0aee58b5c4a9b876443f3&start=2029&end=2890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713086-e21998f063e0aee58b5c4a9b876443f3/thumbnail_2029000.jpg","/articles/6477275/Virginia/Planning-commission-advances-rules-to-regulate-vape-shops-distance-buffers-and-location-limits-recommended","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477275-a22d9378bad39a1d5b2f34d0caa19a45/orig.mp4?Expires=1770545692&Signature=Vw-4wVjz5qDjbqicKke6GiQAOMt3P2S~~VAGjJ9JD4eIzqc7OBG2kQPP~sNKbaucrhk5fh5sNI6b3TU0RdKzlxDwf89ont4GjrsEm8n41v62tPM4W~ETgo-pq5AkgkfmrSbywhliwHk79Z~IC82TN86ruSzWLr7u2f0qBe4TnLeGSx3ct1j~fntHjzS0ei9tDsvTp5F2-IyDzK9XY0elK7j0AhD4h2vxOQLyXwdyf~xiN9H~jJR-NWZCW7givWjSxr96WYqNUkZtUzCbQ4fHPTQFuUeuby7OqmMvyzSX-CeBSEQ41v1zYHyUL3InHPRE1dAxS8U~Wt8xbiYeZ7MshQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newport News Planning Commission voted on two related zoning text amendments intended to regulate vape shops in the city, advancing both measures to City Council with differing margins.

Planner Hall presented the first amendment to add a definition for \"vape shop\" (a retail establishment where 50% or more of inventory, display space or sales revenue comes from electronic cigarettes, vape devices, e-liquids and related products) and to add operational and location standards. Proposed rules would prohibit vape shops within 2,000 feet of schools and daycares, limit vape shops to specified commercial zoning districts, require clear window visibility, prohibit drive-through service, regulate signage and coordinate with state nicotine- and tobacco-retail rules.

Hall told the commission that grandfathered vape shops would remain in place unless they close for 24 months, at which point they would be required to come into conformance with current regulations. The presentation noted that the 50% threshold can be assessed by staff based on inventory or sales revenue to determine principal use.

Commissioners debated details including whether the 2,000-foot buffer should operate \"one way\" (restricting new vape shops near schools/daycares but not preventing an existing vape shop from blocking a future daycare), the source of the 24-month nonconforming-use standard (referred to the Virginia code), and whether hours of operation should be limited (staff said hours were not included in these regulations but could be considered with conditional-use permits or by council).

On the first zoning text amendment (definition and operational standards) the commission voted 5-3 to recommend adoption. Roll-call votes recorded Commissioners Williams, Shook, Stachel, Michelle and Chairperson Taylor in favor; Commissioners Dias, Black and Bowditch opposed. The motion carries 5 to 3 and the item will be heard by City Council on Sept. 23, 2025.

Planner Hall then presented a second, related amendment to add vape shops to the summary-of-uses matrix as permitted by right in the C-1 (Retail Commercial) and C-2 (General Commercial) districts. That amendment was recommended for approval by a 7-1 vote (Commissioner Bowditch recorded as the lone vote against) and will also be considered by City Council on Sept. 23, 2025.

Hall and commissioners cited local maps and comparisons with neighboring jurisdictions during debate; Hall said other localities use conditional-use processes while several (including Richmond and Henrico) require conditional-use review or different buffers. The staff and regulations committee recommended the language the commission forwarded. If City Council adopts either amendment, existing grandfathered vape shops that remain continuously open will be allowed to continue operating under the nonconforming-use rules described by staff.","The commission recommended two zoning text amendments to define and regulate vape shops and to list vape shops as permitted uses in certain commercial districts; one amendment passed 5-3 and the other passed 7-1 and both will go to City Council on Sept. 23, 2025.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477279,"Planning commission recommends preschool and childcare at Emmanuel Baptist Church; conditions set and council review scheduled",550,1180000,1730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713086-e21998f063e0aee58b5c4a9b876443f3&start=1180&end=1730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713086-e21998f063e0aee58b5c4a9b876443f3/thumbnail_1180000.jpg","/articles/6477279/Virginia/Planning-commission-recommends-preschool-and-childcare-at-Emmanuel-Baptist-Church-conditions-set-and-council-review-scheduled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477279-145072e9d5475c659a57b0a2341ae45f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770545692&Signature=I6G1fJClwQi8AwtRcCQqVFHN-gG5vmGtGV3wGsNIQyFfapefEhO4Pec7wlJc1M-2N5k6w7O3EetHuJ~vTPhEFSOqB-Qa6n9kLZI~iOzuIzBpNCPczi8YVtLQUwntioQnxTMHIqIiZae3Q-v-1WKDS79XnFniOxZ7YEaD82GfZVS1Rdo7CnqCCBoTPW4zmtyy-nf5TzfYiPFVh4320Mw5Ipxi6tr1PRK~E7~iSq--JDBi~YeiLOIbO3e21J9KOSq6GAXkgY2joCjEq3q8yol1RJB4BwIrQg8J8opxGuJtEemiSCKDXbtj8IK9bfvzMyC3seMZjVpFb3wXwy4M58atyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newport News Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional-use permit allowing Emmanuel Baptist Church to operate a preschool and childcare program on its 9.7-acre property at 69 Saunders Road.

Planner Geyser presented the application (CU2025TAG0007) and described the proposed Emmanuel Early Learning Academy, which would provide full-time childcare and preschool for children 6 weeks through 5 years old, before- and after-school care for kindergarten through fifth grade, and summer programming. Geyser said the applicant provided floor plans showing configurations to accommodate 100 children with the capacity to expand; the staff report also notes the program \"shall not exceed 150 children\" and that the facility must comply with Virginia Department of Education licensing requirements and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

Geyser described drop-off and pick-up circulation on-site (a one-way traffic pattern), required on-site fenced outdoor play areas meeting state licensing standards, and other conditions. He told the commission the hours of operation in the analysis section are 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

John Team, identified as an elder at Emmanuel Baptist Church, told the commission the church has operated for 70 years and has hosted educational programs for decades, saying the church has worked \"to keep our facilities clean and safe and appropriate for the children and the people that use our building.\" He said the church previously hosted schools and has experience with child programs.

Commissioner Black announced a potential conflict and indicated he would step out for discussion and voting; when the roll was called the motion carried with seven affirmative votes and one abstention. The commission recorded the vote as seven in favor, one abstention, and the matter is scheduled for City Council consideration on Sept. 23, 2025.

If adopted by council, staff conditions (12 conditions listed in the staff report) will be included in the ordinance and will govern building use, capacity limits, fenced play areas and compliance with state licensing and building-code requirements.","The commission recommended approval of a conditional-use permit to allow Emmanuel Baptist Church to operate a preschool and childcare program at 69 Saunders Road; the commission recorded a 7-1 vote with one abstention and will forward the matter to City Council on Sept. 23, 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477284,"Planning commission backs conditional-use permit for auto repair shop at 15412 Warwick Boulevard",600,255000,855000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713086-e21998f063e0aee58b5c4a9b876443f3&start=255&end=855","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713086-e21998f063e0aee58b5c4a9b876443f3/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6477284/Virginia/Planning-commission-backs-conditional-use-permit-for-auto-repair-shop-at-15412-Warwick-Boulevard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477284-2c5662d840dcf04dc525eec4c6a2d91c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770545692&Signature=ftveRCoTTvbbejxXGU8LzujqKXlPQfQ-7Y0KsykbCM4SXPOylnqmUdY5WAivYpI0sPDAFqk12UTmvR6GXUciopLDzqxc7w90cLF~vS9QDG4UjQWURGOcamaZ-3wVkb-6fGmJ1oxKad7FQeMO~~kvaJR7cd2j86dkSnL6~QZidRRvJmALoA0k~gWSh5SlgFKcTSs2FQBSgGj9qbA7o9LEPEHw9J5s7OA8oIW9bTdQSqkrYsOtmgO~cmEcSjeXPbtz~vUrtAwU9OIAxY8usQLRcAme7amSNf5qpfjZCRkh1LlJIY8Z4d~ILhRwDF6cRfquLXOydmEd9FSy2aZ6rTup6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newport News Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional-use permit to allow a small motor vehicle repair and service facility at 15412 Warwick Boulevard.

Planner Saul Glacier told commissioners the property contains 2.51 acres and that the applicant proposes to reuse the existing approximately 1,900-square-foot building \"which includes 4 enclosed service bays and a customer waiting area.\" He said two of the existing bays would be used for storage only, the northern entrance on Warwick Boulevard would be removed, and the southern entrance would be widened to a 40-foot commercial access. The staff report lists 21 conditions, including submission of a class 1 site plan, a landscape plan approved by the director of planning, and a new certificate of occupancy after building and ventilation requirements are met.

The proposal includes an eight-space parking plan, an eight-foot sidewalk along Warwick Boulevard to be constructed by the applicant, and stated hours of operation of Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with services by appointment and \"no vehicles will be stored on the property after closing,\" a point Glacier said was part of the applicant's business plan but not a condition of the permit.

Chase Grog of Land Tech Resources, the engineering firm representing the applicants, said the \"main goal here is to just bring it back to how it was used in the past\" and that the firm is assisting the owners with bringing the site into current standards.

After closing the public hearing and a motion to recommend approval of staff's recommendation, the commission called the roll: Commissioners Bowditch, Michelle, Williams, Shook, Stachel, Dias, Black and Chairperson Taylor all voted in favor. The motion carried 8-0. The item will be considered by City Council on Sept. 23, 2025.

The staff presentation and conditions note the use is consistent with the 1 City 1 Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan strategies identified for the corridor; details of the 21 staff conditions will be included in the ordinance should council adopt the recommendation.","The Newport News Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional-use permit to allow a small motor vehicle repair and service facility at 15412 Warwick Boulevard; the matter will go to City Council on Sept. 23, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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