Virginia Home conversion (1101 Hampton Street)

A South Meadow Street resident of 20 years asked the council to continue the SUP 30 days, citing an unfair Planning Commission process, unfulfilled affordable housing promises, and traffic/parking misrepresentations.

Randolph/Byrd Park neighbor asked for a 30-day delay, disputing the developer's traffic study and raising concerns about parking and strain on aging water infrastructure from added bathrooms.

The applicant's attorney said there have been 11+ community meetings over a year, a unanimous Planning Commission recommendation, and staff findings supporting all five charter criteria — and asked for approval.

A Powhatan Street homeowner supporting the project, citing 18 collected pro-development signatures, adaptive reuse benefits, and future residents who can't advocate for housing that doesn't exist yet.