City of Staunton Planning Commission meeting of March 19, 2026

The City of Staunton Planning Commission held a meeting on March 19, 2026, primarily to discuss a special use permit request by Stanton Augusta Properties, LLC for a planned residential development called Macintosh Village. The development proposes 267 dwelling units with modified lot sizes and setbacks under a planned residential development (PRD) zoning process, which allows clustering of homes and common amenities. Staff presented detailed conditions for approval, including infrastructure requirements such as private and public streets, walking trails with asphalt surfaces, stormwater management, and traffic impact studies due to proximity to state-maintained roads. The commission’s role was to recommend approval or denial of the special use permit to the City Council, with the final decision pending further review. Key procurement-related topics included infrastructure construction plans, maintenance responsibilities for private streets and common areas, and required traffic and water system improvements. The meeting also addressed public concerns about traffic, water pressure, and environmental impacts, with staff explaining how these would be managed through the development process and city standards.