Planning Commission

Overview

The Planning Commission sets out to promote the orderly development of the locality and its environs and to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council relative to development requests and development ordinances. No training is required; however, Commissioners are encouraged to attend training sessions to obtain their certification.

Regular Meetings

The meetings are televised live on Cox Cable Channel 46 and FiOS Cable Channel 24, and are rebroadcast on Wednesday, 10 a.m. and Thursday, 6:30 p.m., following the meeting. Planning Commission meetings are open to the public.

  • 7 p.m.
  • The 3rd Monday of each month (March - October), when advertised
  • January and February meetings are the Thursday after the third Monday due to holidays.
  • Combined November and December meeting held the first Monday in December due to the holidays.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agenda

View Archived Minutes

Live Streaming Meetings

Archived Meetings

Members

  • Michael Armentrout, Western Precinct
    757-876-2449
    Appointed: February 10, 2025
    Term Expires: January 31, 2028
  • Charles Hartley, Western Precinct
    Term Expires: November 30, 2026
  • Jonathan Hirsch, Eastern Precinct
    Appointed: July 20, 2023
    Term Expires: January 31, 2028
  • Stephen Geissinger, Vice Chairman, Central Precinct
    757-541-4997
    Appointed: December 12, 2022
    Term Expires: November 30, 2026


  • Heather McClelland-Schott, Chairwoman, Central Precinct
    (757) 209-1479
    Appointed:  March 13, 2023
    Term Expires:  November 30, 2026
  • David Peterson, Eastern Precinct
    757-592-5898
    Term Expires: November 30,  2028
  • George Yeager, At-Large
    757-757-871-8875
    Appointed: April 8, 2024
    Term Expires: January 31, 2028


Contact the Planning Commission via email

Members serve 4-year terms by precinct.

Staff

  • Staff Liaison: Laura Nusz, Chief of Planning, Department of Community Development 
  • Clerk: Crystal St. Pierre, Administrative Assistant, Department of Community Development
  • Deputy Clerk:

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