Planning Commission
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, October 6, 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 Minutes
4. Citizen Comments
5. Old Business
a. Architectural Review Board Ordinance
b. Camping Ordinance
c. Blight Update
d. Comprehensive Plan RFP
e. Update from Council regarding Street Parking on 5th
6. New Business
7. Next Meeting: Monday, November 3, 2025, 5:30 pm BSG Town Hall
8. Adjournment:
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