Planning Commission

The purpose of the Planning Commission is to assist the Town Council to anticipate and guide future development and change by preparing plans, ordinances, capital improvements programs, studies, reports, and other documents for consideration by the Town council

MEMBERS

Wendy Warden

Chair

Amy Hubbard

Vice-Chair

Matthew Bright

Planning Administrator

(276) 523-0115 Extension 104

Kent Gilley

Council Representative

John Morrissey

Freda Bishop

Lorenzo Rodriguez

Greg Kress

Brian Jones

Adam Harris

Planning Commission Meetings are held quarterly on the first Monday after the first Tuesday in each month at 5:30 p.m. provided there is pending business before the Commission; otherwise, the Commission shall meet at least once per year in accordance with the Code of Virginia. Check local newspapers or this website for schedule changes.

Planning Commission meetings are located at Town Hall at 505 E Fifth Street South, Big Stone Gap, Virginia 24219.

Coming Soon

BIG STONE GAP MUNICIPAL
BUILDING
Monday, July 7, 2025 5:30 P.M.
TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Roll Call.
Mrs. Wendy Warden, Chairwoman Mr. Adam Harris
Mrs. Amy Hubbard, Vice Chairwoman Mr. John Morrissey
Mrs. Freda Bishop Mr. Lorenzo Rodriguez
Mr. Brian Jones Mr. Kent Gilley, Council Representative
Mr. Greg Kress Mr. Matthew Bright, Planning Administrator

2. Determination of Quorum
3. Approval of Minutes4. Citizen Comments
5. Old Business
a. Update on Ordinances Passed to Council
i Architectural Review Board
b. Blight Update
c. Meeting with Amanda
d. Comprehensive Plan
e. Street Parking on 5th
f. Committee Assignments
g. By-Laws
6. New Business
7. Next Meeting: August 4, 2025, 5:30 pm BSG Town Hall

8. Adjournment:

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BIG STONE GAP

505 E 5th St S Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 | Phone: 276.523.0115 | info@bigstonegap.org

The Town of Big Stone Gap values diversity; we do not, and shall not, discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law in any of its activities or operations. The Town of Big Stone Gap provides equal opportunity and access to all members of our community. If you require any accommodation to access our services or facilities, please contact the Administrative Offices at (276) 523-0115, ext. 107 or by email at info@bigstonegap.org.