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Council approves split‑zone rezoning at 1110 N. Liberty to enable mixed‑use site and Broad Porch relocation

Harrisonburg City Council · January 13, 2026

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Summary

Council approved rezoning a corner parcel at 1110 N. Liberty/260 Charles into a split R‑3 conditional and M‑1 conditional parcel with proffers to close a North Liberty entrance, reduce a large commercial entrance to 30 feet, and grant a 5‑foot sidewalk easement; applicant expects Broad Porch roasting to relocate to the site.

Council voted Jan. 13 to approve a split‑zone rezoning for a corner parcel at 1110 North Liberty Street and 260 Charles Street that creates an R‑3 conditional frontage for the existing residential structure and retains M‑1 conditional zoning for the industrial/commercial portion.

Staff explained the applicant offered three proffers to address access and pedestrian safety: (1) close one of the Charles/North Liberty entrances so traffic accesses the site from Charles Street rather than North Liberty, (2) reduce the large commercial entrance width to 30 feet to align with design standards, and (3) grant a 5‑foot easement along North Liberty for future sidewalk construction when requested by the city.

Neil Coleman of Coleman Engineering said Broad Porch (the roasting operation) plans to move its roasting function into the city at this site, providing a taxpaying business presence. Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously (6‑0). Council moved and approved the rezoning by roll call vote.