Board of Zoning Appeals
5th Floor Conference Room
Agenda — 9 items
- 1 AGENDA NO. 1244
- 2 Video Access
- 3 Call to Order
- 4 AGENDA ITEMS
- 5 An application of M J Lennox LLC for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-433.2(8) of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to convert an existing first floor commercial space into a dwelling unit at 1320 WEST MAIN STREET (Tax Parcel Number W000-0451/021), located in a UB (Urban Business) District. The proposed use is not permitted as the commercial frontage requirement is not met. (2nd District)
- 6 Approval of December 2025 Minutes
- 7 Video - January 7, 2026 Meeting
- 8 Approved January 7, 2026 Minutes
- 9 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 242 765 240#. 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 January 7, 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 December 24, 2025: https://richmondva.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Roy W. Benbow, Secretary Phone: (804) 240-2124 E-mail: Roy.Benbow@rva.gov