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Planning commission reviews City Council approvals and bids farewell to commissioner Katie Stodgels
Summary
At its December meeting the Newport News Planning Commission heard City Council and BZA updates from the executive secretary, learned its Jan. 21 meeting will occur for officer elections, and thanked outgoing commissioner Katie Stodgels for her service.
The Newport News Planning Commission received updates from the executive secretary and took routine administrative actions at its December meeting.
Executive Secretary Miss McAllister reported that City Council met Dec. 9 and approved several items referred by the commission, including a rezoning at 04 Eustace Boulevard, a conditional use permit for a sign at 50 Maple Avenue, a conditional use permit for a car wash at J. Clyde Morris, and a zoning text amendment related to ice venting. She also said the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special-exception accessory structure at 11 Walnut Grove on Dec. 16.
Miss McAllister announced that the next Planning Commission meeting will be Jan. 21, primarily to elect officers. Chairperson Taylor and other commissioners publicly thanked Katie Stodgels, who has served since January 2018, for her service. Stodgels told the commission, "I've learned a lot, enjoyed every minute... But, you know, commissioners keep doing great things for Newport News." The commission offered thanks and well wishes.
In new business, Commissioner Williams urged Newport News residents to consider serving on boards and commissions, noting vacancies and the recent departure of a commissioner. The chair closed the meeting after brief committee updates and seasonal remarks.
