Berryville, Virginia
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Town Council
Public Safety Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Town Council Work Session
Architectural Review Board
Tree Board
Town Council
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Architectural Review Board
Tree Board
Town Council Work Session
Town Council
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Town Council Work Session
Architectural Review Board
Tree Board
Budget and Finance Committee
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Town Council Work Session
Architectural Review Board
Tree Board
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Tree Board
Town Council Work Session
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Town Council Work Session
Tree Board
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Town Council Work Session
Tree Board
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Town Council Work Session
Tree Board
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Planning Commission
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Town Council Work Session
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Berryville Area Development Authority
Public Safety Committee
Town Council Work Session
Public Safety Committee
Town Council Work Session
Recent meetings
Tree Board
The Berryville Tree Board will meet to approve minutes from April 1, 2026, and discuss upcoming activities. Items include reviewing the Farmer's Market Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, planning a second farmer's market event, and outlining fall and winter activities.
- Review of Farmer's Market Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
- Discussion of a second Farmer's Market
- Planning for fall and winter activities
Town Council Work Session
The Berryville Town Council will discuss a rezoning request from Friant Enterprises for 42.26 acres of a 97.8-acre property at 14-A-80. The proposal would change the zoning from OSR, DR-1, DR-2, and BP to DR-4 Detached Residential-4, subject to proffered conditions. The Council will also hold a closed session to discuss a contract for a water treatment membrane system.
- Discussion of rezoning (RZ01-25) by Friant Enterprises for 42.26 acres on property 14-A-80, from OSR/DR-1/DR-2/BP to DR-4 residential, with proffered conditions
- Closed session to discuss strategy for awarding a public contract for a water treatment membrane system
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
Town Council
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a rezoning request by Friant Enterprises to change 42.26 acres from OSR, DR-1, DR-2, and BP to DR-4 (Detached Residential-4) with proffered conditions, and text amendments to the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances to comply with Virginia code changes removing commission approval for administrative plat and plan reviews. The commission will also discuss these hearings and consider approving prior meeting minutes.
- Rezoning of 42.26 acres (property 14-A-80) from OSR, DR-1, DR-2, BP to DR-4, subject to proffered conditions (RZ01-25)
- Text amendments to Subdivision Ordinance Articles I-X and Zoning Ordinance Articles I-V to align with Virginia code changes on plat/plan review authority
- Public hearing on the Friant Enterprises rezoning request
- Public hearing on the subdivision and zoning ordinance text amendments
- Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee
The Berryville Community Development and Streets & Utilities Committee will meet on May 26, 2026, to discuss updates on the John Rixey Moore municipal parking lot and Livery Stable, and the Pedestrian Bridge in Rose Hill Park. New business includes proposed changes to special events regulations, amendments to parking restrictions for commercial vehicles and travel trailers in residential areas, and discussion of southern gateway speeding concerns. The committee will also consider a donations-gifts acceptance policy and a drought response item.
- Update on John Rixey Moore municipal parking lot and Livery Stable
- Update on Pedestrian Bridge in Rose Hill Park
- Proposed changes to special events regulations
- Amendments to Sec. 10-49 (parking of commercial vehicles) and Sec. 10-50 (parking of travel trailers/boats) in residential areas
- Discussion of southern gateway speeding concerns
The committee approved the meeting agenda by consensus after a motion by Ryan Tibbens. No other substantive actions were taken; the committee asked staff to revise special‑events regulations and update parking sections, but those items were not decided. The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m. on a motion by Ryan Tibbens.
- Agenda approved by consensus (motion by Ryan Tibbens)
- Meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m. (motion by Ryan Tibbens)
Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee
The Personnel, Appointments, and Policy Committee will hold a regular session on May 18, 2026. The committee is scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss or interview prospective candidates for appointment.
- Closed session for discussion or interviews of prospective candidates
The Personnel Committee met and approved the agenda by consensus. After a closed session to interview candidates, the committee recommended that Mr. Skillman be appointed to the Planning Commission and Mr. Donner to the Tree Board. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Recommended Mr. Skillman for appointment to the Planning Commission (consensus)
- Recommended Mr. Donner for appointment to the Tree Board (consensus)
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request from Timothy J. and Kimberly A. Chambers for structural modifications to an accessory structure at 122 West Main Street (Tax Map Parcel 14A5((A))11, zoned R-2 Residential). The meeting is a special session.
- Certificate of Appropriateness request for accessory building modifications at 122 West Main Street by Timothy J. and Kimberly A. Chambers
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, a lease renewal with New Cingular Wireless for cell tower improvements at 201 Tom Whitacre Circle, and zoning ordinance text amendments (TA26-02). The council will also set public hearings for special use permits for vehicle sales at 29 Cattleman's Lane (SUP 02-26) and retail sales at 351 Station Road (SUP 01-26). Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on the West Fairfax Improvement TAP Project, investment of town reserves, and a pedestrian bridge in Rose Hill Park.
- Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
- Public hearing on lease renewal with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for improvements at the water tower at 201 Tom Whitacre Circle
- Public hearing on text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 509 (TA26-02)
- Set public hearing for Special Use Permit for vehicle sales at 29 Cattleman's Lane (SUP 02-26)
- Set public hearing for Special Use Permit for retail sales at 351 Station Road (SUP 01-26)
The council authorized the town manager to sign a letter committing $739,898 as Berryville’s share of the West Fairfax Street Sidewalk Improvements TAP project, whose estimated cost rose from $1.3M to $1.78M. Other approved actions included a lease renewal for a cellular tower on the water tower at 201 Tom Whitacre Circle, a text amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 509, and an investment plan for town reserves. Two public hearings were set for June 9, 2026: for a special use permit for vehicle sales at 29 Cattleman’s Lane and for retail sales at 351 Station Road.
- Authorized town manager to sign commitment letter for West Fairfax Street Sidewalk Improvements project (voice vote, mayor abstained)
- Approved 5-year lease renewal with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for water tower at 201 Tom Whitacre Circle at $4,525/month (voice vote)
- Adopted text amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 509 (TA26-02) (voice vote)
- Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
- Approved investment plan for town reserves and authorized account openings (voice vote)
- Set public hearing for Beach Carpenter Properties vehicle sales SUP at 29 Cattleman’s Lane for June 9, 2026 (voice vote)
- Set public hearing for Belfort Furniture retail sales SUP at 351 Station Road for June 9, 2026 (voice vote)
- Referred pedestrian bridge in Rose Hill Park to Community Development Committee for September 2026 recommendation
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Berryville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers, then conduct a public hearing on a variance request to place an accessory garage less than 50 feet from the centerline of Treadwell Street at 114 Smith Street.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of December 30, 2025 minutes
- Public hearing: Harold Rohde requests variance from Section 201.4 setback regulations for a garage at 114 Smith Street (parcel 14A1((A))12, R-1 Residential)
- Variance would allow accessory building less than 50 feet from Treadwell Street centerline
Tree Board
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will review three Certificate of Appropriateness requests: an awning with sign at 15 Crow Street, an interpretive panel and free library at 32 East Main Street, and demolition of a garage at 120 West Main Street to be replaced with a storage shed. All properties are in commercial or residential zoning districts.
- Certificate of Appropriateness request for awning with sign at 15 Crow Street (Lavish, by Sarah Preast)
- Certificate of Appropriateness request for interpretive panel and free library at 32 East Main Street (Clarke County Historical Association)
- Certificate of Appropriateness request to demolish existing garage and replace with storage shed at 120 West Main Street (Kenneth & Melanie Livingston)
Town Council
The Berryville Town Council will hold a special session to discuss the acquisition of a water treatment membrane system. The council will first conduct a closed session under Virginia law to discuss the contract award, then reconvene for open discussion. No votes or decisions are explicitly scheduled on the agenda.
- Presentation/Discussion: Acquisition of a water treatment membrane system
- Closed session to discuss contract award for the water treatment membrane system
The Town Council authorized the town manager to negotiate the sole source purchase of two rehabilitated water treatment membrane units from Giles County and Water Membrane Systems, LLC. The system is intended for the planned water plant expansion and can meet a demand of one million gallons per day.
- Approved authorization for town manager to negotiate purchase of two rehabilitated water treatment membrane units on a sole source basis (voice vote)
- Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
- Certified the conduct of a closed session regarding the public contract for the membrane system (6-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permits: Beach Carpenter Properties LLC seeks a permit for vehicle sales at 29 Cattleman's Lane, and Belfort Furniture Inc. seeks a permit for retail sales at 351 Station Road. A text amendment to correct a reference in the zoning ordinance is also up for hearing. Under new business, the commission will set a public hearing for amendments to the subdivision and zoning ordinances to comply with 2025 state legislative changes.
- Public hearing: Special Use Permit for vehicle sales at 29 Cattleman's Lane (Beach Carpenter Properties)
- Public hearing: Special Use Permit for retail sales at 351 Station Road (Belfort Furniture)
- Public hearing: Text amendment to correct Code of Virginia reference in Zoning Ordinance Section 509
- New business: Set public hearing for Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance amendments to comply with 2025 Virginia legislative session
The commission voted to recommend that the Town Council approve a special use permit for vehicle sales at 29 Cattleman’s Lane with a condition on the entrance corner, and a special use permit for retail sales at 351 Station Road with specified hours. It also recommended approval of a zoning text amendment correcting a code reference. The commission set a public hearing for proposed subdivision and zoning ordinance text amendments for May 26, 2026.
- Recommended Town Council approve Special Use Permit for 29 Cattleman’s Lane (voice vote)
- Recommended Town Council approve Special Use Permit for 351 Station Road (voice vote)
- Recommended Town Council approve Zoning Text Amendment (voice vote)
- Set public hearing for Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance text amendments on May 26, 2026 (voice vote)
- Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
- Approved March 24, 2026 minutes as amended (voice vote)
- Closed public hearing (voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:06 p.m. (voice vote)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on proposed tax rates for Tax Year 2026, amendments to water and sewer fees, a revised erosion control ordinance, and updates to special events regulations. They will also set future public hearings on the FY 2026-2027 budget, parking restrictions for commercial vehicles and trailers, and a wireless lease renewal. The meeting includes closed sessions for legal consultation on a rezoning application and employee performance review.
- Public hearing on proposed tax rates for Tax Year 2026
- Public hearing on amendments to the Schedule of Water and Sewer Fees and Charges
- Public hearing on repeal and re-adoption of Appendix C – Erosion and Sediment Control
- Public hearing on revisions to Regulations for Special Events and Demonstrations
- Setting public hearing for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
The Berryville Town Council adopted the tax levies for Tax Year 2026, amended the water and sewer fee schedule, and repealed and re‑adopted Appendix C of the Erosion and Sediment Control Code. It also approved amendments to the Construction Standards Manual, an Arbor Day resolution, and a resolution to begin zoning text amendments for Section 509. Public hearings were scheduled for the FY 2026‑2027 budget and a lease renewal for the water‑tower site. All motions passed by voice vote.
- Adopted Tax Year 2026 tax levies (voice vote)
- Adopted ordinance amending Water and Sewer Fees schedule (voice vote)
- Adopted ordinance repealing and re‑adopting Appendix C, Erosion and Sediment Control (voice vote)
- Adopted amendments to Construction Standards and Specifications Manual (voice vote)
- Adopted Arbor Day Resolution (voice vote)
- Adopted resolution initiating zoning text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 509 (voice vote)
- Set public hearing for FY 2026‑2027 Budget on May 12, 2026 (voice vote)
- Set public hearing for lease renewal with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC on May 12, 2026 (voice vote)
Budget and Finance Committee
The committee entered a closed session to discuss responses to a request for proposals for audit services. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda by consensus
- Entered closed session to discuss audit services RFP responses (voice vote)
- Certified the closed session was conducted in accordance with Virginia Law (2-0)