Planning Commission

The Town’s Planning Commission is comprised of a minimum of 5 and maximum of 15 appointed residents and a non-voting secretary (Planning Director). The Commission is responsible for submitting recommendations to Town Council on a wide variety of land use issues including the Town’s comprehensive plan, zoning, conditional use permits, rezoning petitions and general planning issues. 

Members are appointed to four-year terms. 

Meetings

  • 7 p.m.
  • Monday following a Town Council meeting
  • Council Chambers
    100 E. Main Street
    Christiansburg, VA 24073

Regular meetings are held 6 days after a Town Council meeting and you can view the Town Calendar to find upcoming meetings. Sign up with Notify Me to receive notification when agendas and agenda packets become available. 

Members

Term Ends


Jeananne Knies, ChairDec. 31, 2028
Felix Clarke, Vice ChairDec. 31, 2026
Mark CurtisDec. 31, 2028
Larry DayJune 30, 2029
Hil JohnsonDec. 31, 2027
Helen LymanJune 30, 2029
Mike ScarryDec. 31, 2027
Jennifer SowersDec. 31, 2028


Planning Commission meetings are recorded and posted to the Town's YouTube page.

Contact

Email all Planning Commission members at planningcommission@christiansburg.org or email Jeananne Knies, Chair directly at jknies@christiansburg.org.

Planning Director Retta Jackson serves as the staff liaison to the Planning Commission and may be contacted for more information or questions about the board.

Minutes & Agendas

Current meeting agendas and agenda packets are available prior to the meeting. These materials are available at Town Hall and can also be accessed from the meeting event on the Town Calendar.

View all Agendas, Agenda Packets, and Meeting Minutes