Berryville public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Berryville Town Council approved a special use permit allowing Jason T. McCarty to operate a tattoo business as a home occupation at 8 West Fairfax Street, with conditions including hours of operation, signage limits, and a ban on on-street parking. The council also adopted a five-year water and sewer rate/fee plan, reappointed John Hudson to the Berryville Area Development Authority, and recognized Christy Dunkle for 24 years of service.
- Approved Special Use Permit 05-24 for home occupation tattoo business at 8 West Fairfax Street (voice vote)
- Adopted five-year water and sewer rate/fee plan (voice vote)
- Reappointed John Hudson to Berryville Area Development Authority for three-year term (voice vote)
- Adopted resolution honoring Christy Dunkle for 24 years of service (voice vote)
- Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
- Adopted consent agenda as presented (voice vote)
Architectural Review Board
The Berryville Architectural Review Board approved three sign permits and one architectural request. The board required the owner of 15-21 East Main Street to replace all chimneys on the historic building, rather than remove them, due to their significance to the streetscape. All decisions were made by voice vote.
- Approved freestanding sign at 517 E Main St with shielded lighting condition
- Approved projecting sign at 3 E Main St for NVDO
- Required replacement of all chimneys at 15-21 E Main St
- Approved projecting sign at 30 W Main St
Town Council
The Berryville Town Council approved Special Use Permit 03-24, allowing Matthew and Deborah Renzi to operate a home occupation (fitness classes) at 308 Breckinridge Court, with conditions including a maximum of six clients per session, restricted hours, and no off-site noise. The council also charged off delinquent personal property taxes for 2017 and 2018, set a public hearing for another home occupation permit, reappointed Police Chief Neal White to two boards, and designated trick-or-treating hours for October 31, 2024.
- Approved Special Use Permit 03-24 for home fitness classes at 308 Breckinridge Court (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to charge off delinquent personal property taxes for 2017 and 2018 (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for October 8, 2024, for a home occupation permit at 22 Jack Enders Boulevard (unanimous)
- Reappointed Neal White to Old Dominion Alcohol Safety Action Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
- Reappointed Neal White to Old Dominion Community Criminal Justice Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
- Designated October 31, 2024, 6:00-8:30 p.m. as trick-or-treating hours (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for prospective candidates for employment and certified it (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The commission will consider setting public hearings for text amendments regarding street right-of-way widths and street light standards. They will also discuss updating erosion and sediment control regulations to align with state laws. Additionally, the meeting includes a request for a special use permit for a home hair salon.
- Special Use Permit for a home hair salon at 108 Isaac Court
- Text amendment to update Erosion & Sediment Control regulations (Section 322)
- Text amendment establishing public street widths and street light standards
Town Council
The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding proposed 2024 tax rates and a special use permit for a short-term rental at 116A S. Church Street. The council will also discuss the issuance of an invitation for bids related to paving, milling, and line striping.
- Public hearing for proposed 2024 tax rates
- Special use permit for short-term rental at 116A S. Church Street
- Proposed issuance of IFB #2024-01 for paving, milling, and line striping
- Setting a public hearing date for the FY25 budget