Board of Zoning Appeals
5th Floor Conference Room
Agenda — 13 items
- 1 AGENDA NO. 1249
- 2 Video Access
- 3 Call to Order
- 4 AGENDA ITEMS
- 5 An application of City of Richmond Department of Public Works for a special exception from Sections 30-300, 30-680.1(d), 30-1220.1 & 30-1220.138 of the zoning ordinance for a site plan application to install a memorial statue and to replace existing pavement with a paver system at 1202 WEST GRAHAM ROAD (Tax Parcel Number N000-0740/013), located in an R-53 (Multifamily Residential) District. Accessory structures are not permitted in the front yard. (3rd District)
- 6 An application of 5317 Marshall Air Drive LLC for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.4 of the zoning ordinance for a lot split and building permit to construct a new single-family (detached) dwelling at 1516 NATIONAL STREET (Tax Parcel Number E000-2813/015), located in an R-5 (Single-Family Residential) District. The lot area and lot width requirements are not met. (7th District)
- 7 An application of Ronijean Horton for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-412.4(1) of the zoning ordinance for a lot split and building permit to construct a new single-family (detached) dwelling at 1809 4th AVENUE (Tax Parcel Number N000-0460/018), located in an R-6 (Single-Family Attached Residential) District. The lot area and lot width requirements are not met. (6th District)
- 8 An application of Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia Inc for a variance from Sections 30-300 & 30-432.7(3)b of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to construct an addition to an existing school building at 6001 GROVE AVENUE (Tax Parcel Number W021-0381/007), located in an I-C (Institutional Conditional) District. Where two or more buildings, neither of which contains a dwelling use, are erected on the same lot, the distance between any two such buildings shall be not less than 15 feet. (1st District)
- 9 An application of Najjee K Highsmith for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.6 of the zoning ordinance for a certificate of zoning compliance to construct a one-story detached structure accessory to an existing single-family (detached) dwelling at 1527 OAKWOOD AVENUE (Tax Parcel Number E000-1542/004), located in an R-5 (Single-Family Residential) District. The lot coverage requirement is not met. (7th District)
- 10 Approval of May 2026 Minutes
- 11 Video - June 3, 2026 Meeting
- 12 Approved June 3, 2026 Minutes
- 13 This meeting will be open to in-person participation with a virtual option. The public will have the option to provide their comments by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams, or in writing via email. The public may listen to and/or view (subject to possessing necessary electronic means) the Microsoft Teams electronic meeting and offer comment by calling 804-316-9457 and when prompted entering code 869 533 289#. For video access by computer, smart phone or tablet visit https://richmondva.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Select the Board of Zoning Appeals drop-down and 2026 drop-down, click meeting details for June 3, 2026 meeting and then click video access. In the event you have difficulty accessing a public hearing you may contact Mr. William Davidson at 804-396-5350 or by email at Chuck.Davidson@rva.gov for assistance. In order to ensure your Microsoft Teams participation it will be necessary for you to access the meeting as described above at 1 PM and stay connected until such time as your case is called. Please be advised that the Board of Zoning Appeals Rules of Procedure provides that in the case of an application for a variance or a special exception, the applicant, proponents or persons aggrieved under §15.2-2314 of the Code of Virginia, in that order shall be permitted a total of six (6) minutes per group to present their case. For this reason the Board respectfully requests that you be as brief as possible in your comments when your case is called by the Chairman to allow other individuals the opportunity to participate. For the purposes of the record it also requested that before addressing the Board you identify yourself and spell your name. The public may offer comments in advance of the scheduled public meeting by directing them to the email address listed below and the subject comments will be made available to the Board Members prior to the electronic meeting. The case plans will be made available on the City's legislative website not later than May 20, 2026: https://richmondva.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Roy W. Benbow, Secretary Phone: (804) 240-2124 E-mail: Roy.Benbow@rva.gov