The Commission addressed several zoning and land use applications. This included approval with proffers for a conditional zoning reclassification for the Townes at Rivercrest project. The commission recommended denial for the Dominion West Senior Housing project and its associated height exception request, as well as denial for a special exception for a cooperative parking agreement and a conditional use permit for King's Tobacco & Hookah Lounge. The Commission also voted to cancel the upcoming public hearing meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026.
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Chesapeake Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes
The commission reviewed several items, including a conditional use permit request for a concrete crushing facility, which was continued to a future hearing, and an indefinite continuance for a zoning reclassification request for the Carlton Park project. Approval was granted for the Mears Creek zoning reclassification, with specific proffers regarding housing units, architectural design standards, and infrastructure. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a communications tower at Sams Circle, subject to specific regulatory compliance and corrosion mitigation measures. Furthermore, the commission approved an amendment to the city zoning code to regulate data centers and adopted a new data center policy for the comprehensive plan, following extensive public comment on environmental, water, and noise concerns.
May 13, 2026·Board meeting
Chesapeake Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes
The commission reviewed several zoning and land use applications. Actions included the continuation of a residential zoning reclassification for the Mears Creek project and the approval of a conditional use permit for a fuel supply station and vehicle services center at Greenbrier Mall. Approval was granted for firearm sales at a residential property with specific stipulations, as well as capital improvement projects consistency review. A conditional zoning reclassification for a church was approved with proffers related to landscaping, road frontage, and traffic impact analysis. A request for a contractor storage yard was denied due to concerns regarding traffic and narrow roadways. Additionally, the commission approved an ordinance amendment concerning exterior building lighting with a condition to limit operating hours, and authorized the cancellation of a future meeting.
Apr 8, 2026·Board meeting
Chesapeake Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing where they addressed several key items. They discussed and voted to continue indefinitely a resolution concerning zoning amendments for data centers. The Commission approved a conditional use permit for residential lots on Bainbridge Boulevard, subject to specific setback and design stipulations. Additionally, a special exception for an alternative parking surface was granted for a business on Battlefield Boulevard. Finally, the Commission approved the cancellation of a future meeting due to a lack of business.
