Planning commission votes: approvals, continuances and withdrawals from the Sept. hearing

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) — CUPs for restaurant with extended hours, on‑site alcohol and commercial recreation center; Kogan's Pizza (4311 Cawley Avenue) — CUPs including extended hours and live entertainment; Sharks Sports Bar and Grill (1524 Johnson's Road) — CUPs for extended hours, live entertainment and alcohol. Motion to continue each item to Oct. 23 carried on voice votes.

- Withdrawn: East Beach Square (rezoning request at 9523–9527 20th Bay Street) — applicant withdrew the conditional rezoning application and no vote was required.

- Consent agenda (approved as a block): Duncan (drive‑through, 3935 E. Princess Anne Road); Tienda Latinos Unidos (off‑premise alcohol sales, 2354 Azalea Garden Road); Timothy Manion (CUP renewal, 2450 E. Ocean View Avenue); Victor Do (vacation rental renewal, 9512 18th Bay Street). The commission approved the consent block subject to staff conditions.

- Conditional Use Permits and applications recommended to City Council (selected approvals): • Plain Jane Garage LLC (1012 George Street) — CUPs for automobile sales (motorcycle sales allowed by recent text amendment) and major automobile repair; applicant said operation will be appointment‑only and vehicles stored indoors; staff recommended approval and commission voted to recommend approval. • Black Sea Restaurant and Lounge (630 W. 30th Street / 30 Fifth Street area) — applicant requested modified conditions for an outdoor patio smoking area and limits on amplified outdoor sound; the commission voted to accept modified conditions (no outdoor seating in the smoking area; outdoor amplified sound limits) and then voted to recommend approval to City Council with the modified conditions; staff recommended a two‑year expiration for entertainment approvals. • PeckinPore (PeckinPore Wings & Beer) / change of ownership (1310 Colley Avenue) — CUPs for extended hours and on‑premise alcohol; staff recommended approval and noted neighborhood support; commission recommended approval. • Model Citizen (208 E. Main St., Unit 102, Selden Market) — cocktail supply/restaurant with small capacity and ABC on‑ and off‑premise sales requested; staff recommended approval and commission recommended approval. • Big Boss Burritos (905 E. Ocean View Ave) — CUPs for extended hours, live entertainment (karaoke) and alcohol on/off premise; applicant agreed to outdoor karaoke end times and limited hours; staff recommended approval and commission recommended approval.

- Short‑term rental renewals and CUPs: Michael Dell (renewal at 9407 — approved), Elizabeth Albee (renewal at 9602 Tenth Bay — recommended with five‑year expiration), Jacqueline and James Vanderplas (5715 Carrillo Ave homestay — recommended). All short‑term rental items were recommended to City Council subject to staff conditions and the standard expiration terms noted in staff reports.

Most motions were passed by unanimous voice vote; the record shows Commissioners Pendleton, Van, Mann, Wells, Young, Bateman and Sutter participating in roll calls on multiple items. Where staff recommended expirations for new entertainment approvals, the commission followed that recommendation (typical two‑year expiration for new entertainment uses). Items that were continued or withdrawn were scheduled as noted and will return to the Oct. 23 agenda or no longer be considered as filed.

A full minute‑by‑minute transcript and staff reports (including conditions of approval and maps) are available from the Planning Department and the city’s online agenda center.