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Planning commission votes: approvals, continuances and withdrawals from the Sept. hearing
Summary
The commission approved multiple conditional use permits, architectural review items and continuances; several items were continued to Oct. 23 and one application was withdrawn.
At its Sept. hearing the Norfolk Planning Commission approved multiple consent‑agenda conditional use permits, recommended action on several regular agenda items and continued three applications to the Oct. 23 public hearing. Commissioners also recorded a withdrawal for one conditional rezoning application.
Key actions and votes at a glance:
- Architectural Review Board items (informational): Pump Station 129 (101 Park Avenue) — ARB recommended the project 8–0; the Planning Commission moved to approve the project as presented and recorded affirmative votes from Commissioners Pendleton, Mann, Wells, Young, Bateman and Sutter. The proposal adds a gas‑powered bypass stormwater pump adjacent to an existing pumping structure near Harbor Park Stadium and would remove two parking spaces.
- ARB signage: 1010 Church Street (Attucks Theater historic marker and wall signage) — ARB recommended approval with conditions (including DHR approval of marker location and typeface matching the marquee); the Planning Commission voted to approve the project as presented.
- Continuances (moved from 09/25 to 10/23 public hearing): Harbor Inn (7924 Chesapeake Boulevard) —…
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