Remarks by Mr. Rodney M. Poole, Esquire
214 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 8 of 9
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“We've had more than one conceptual approval hearing on multiple projects.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“I think that the staff has already done that. But I just wanted to make sure because in the past we have done 60 or 70 conceptual approvals.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“On all those projects that are going, the one you're talking about that's going on consent agenda, because there is no objection from the planning staff or the UDC. That's the key. That's the key.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“I'm just looking for a way to move this forward if you could accept a 70% conceptual approval. That's not going to allow me to go to the right-of-way opposition, no way.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“You're not meeting the staff recommendation for the major traffic circle. And you've said you can't do it, but you're not meeting that.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“They're not part of it. Staff recommends not approving this layout, allowing the applicant to find an alternative layout.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“If we are looking for master plan point of view, there's no question that in many instances, your plan comports with the master plan, but there are multiple ways in which it doesn't. Our own staff is telling the staff. We have defensive risk staffing. I understand you disagree with the staff. I'm just telling you what our professional staff from PDR recommends denial.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“All I can say is we've got a lot more to hear. And I'd like to hear other folks. And I'll reserve you some time at the end if you want to do a rebuttal.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“That seems to be the one that the staff, I'm differentiating between the UDC, which made different recommendations, and the PDR staff that are making recommendations the recommendation not approving the current layout of two of the proposed circles. Not one, two.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“I agree. That's what UDC said, but the staff report says staff has concern about two circle locations, not one, two.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“You know how much I love you. I love you to death. I love you to death. But you have been in the meetings with the PDR. Yes, sir. And you haven't been able to come to a conclusion that gets our professional staff that advises us. Right. We did. And I can just leave that over and over again.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“What it means in simplistic terms is it's the commission's decision to make.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“My position has been consistently over the period of time that I've been on the planning commission is that I rarely, rarely vote against a recommendation of the state. Rarely. I have in the past, but I don't do it very often. So I think it's up to us as members to take the information that's provided to us and make our own decisions about it. When I make my argument one way or the other to explain what I will or will not, and I have made up my mind.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chair. Robert, an old friend of mine who used to be on the Planning Commission in Henrico County used to always tell me, staff don't vote. That's the issue. It's this commission.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“I hear you 100%. But what I am saying is every vote I take at this commission is heavily influenced by the recommendation of the professional staff and always will be as long as I'm”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“I am. But if they weigh heavy, that's influence. You're in trouble by the point that you're making.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Yes, sir. I don't disagree with a word you said. And I will ask if we now open a public hearing. And we'll start with any member of the public, present or online, who wishes to speak in favor of this case. Yes, ma'am, come on forward. What I'll ask you to do when you come forward is to remember, first, your name. Second, if you're representing an organization, tell us what it is. If you're here on your own, you have three minutes. If you're here representing an organization, you have five minutes. Welcome.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Thank you so much for coming. And I absolutely agree with you. Your voice does matter. Next person who wishes to speak in favor.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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“Please come forward and for the record, state your name.”
Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026
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Planning Commission · Aug 4, 2026