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UDC elects Chair and Vice Chair; continues review of proposed North 2nd Street bus platform

RichmondFeb 12, 20262 min read

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Urban Design Committee met Feb 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Roll call: seven members present, four absent. Committee Member Justin Doyle was elected Chair and Committee Member Eva Clarke was elected Vice Chair (unanimous). UDC 2026-02 (Location, Character, and Extent review of a proposed bus platform on North 2nd Street between East Broad and East Marshall) was recommended for continuance to the Planning Commission, due back 2026-02-17 (7–0). The agenda also listed proposed edits to the Urban Design Guidelines (Phase 1).

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Elected Committee Member Justin Doyle as Chair and Committee Member Eva Clarke as Vice Chair (motion adopted unanimously).
Recommended continuance of UDC 2026-02 (Location, Character, and Extent review of proposed bus platform on North 2nd Street between East Broad Street and East Marshall Street) to the Planning Commission; item due back 2026-02-17 (vote 7–0).

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Feb 12, 2026, 12:00 AM5th Floor Conference Room of City Hallscheduled

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Call to Order
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Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
A high level summary statement will be provided before voting on a final motion for each individual item. The summary statement will be transmitted to the Planning Commission along with the Motion outcome; and be recorded as minutes for the record.
Secretary’s Report
Scope of Review Reminder 17.07 General Location, Character, Extent Approval of public buildings, structures, streets, parks, etc. - Items of a specific nature that are designed by professionals, such as engineers or architects, are not considered general. 17.05 UDC may make recommendations on the specific design of public structures, appurtenances, and street fixtures.
-Officer Elections - Chair and Vice Chair
Consideration of Continuances and Deletions from Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
UDC 2026-02 CONCEPT Location, Character, and Extent review of proposed bus platform located on North 2nd Street, between East Broad Street and East Marshall Street.
OTHER BUSINESS
Urban Design Guidelines 2026 Update - Phase 1: Organization, Introduction, and Master Plan References
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UDC elects Chair and Vice Chair; continues review of proposed North 2nd Street bus platform

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