Drakes Branch, Virginia
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Town Council
The Farmville Town Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting a zoning ordinance amendment that repeals and replaces sidewalk regulations, two conditional use permits for a shed display and an accessory dwelling unit, and a resolution authorizing a loan from Benchmark Community Bank to purchase five police vehicles.
- Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 247 amending sidewalk regulations in the zoning code (repealing Sec. 29-62(d)(9)d, adding Sec. 29-62(e))
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2026-06-03 – conditional use permit for outdoor display of sheds at 1006 West Third Street
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2026-06-04 – conditional use permit to convert a basement into an accessory dwelling unit at 1305 Lee Drive
- Resolution No. 2026-07-01 authorizing a loan with Benchmark Community Bank for the purchase of five police vehicles
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Recent meetings
Town Council
The Farmville Town Council will discuss proposed Ordinance No. 247, which would amend the zoning ordinance by repealing and replacing sidewalk requirements. Also up for discussion are conditional use permits for an outdoor shed display at 1006 West Third Street and an ADU conversion at 1305 Lee Drive, as well as a remote participation policy and water/sewer tap rebates.
- Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 247 to amend sidewalk regulations in zoning code
- Discussion of Resolution No. 2026-06-03: conditional use permit for outdoor shed retail display at 1006 West Third Street
- Discussion of Resolution No. 2026-06-04: conditional use permit for basement-to-ADU conversion at 1305 Lee Drive
- Discussion of Remote Participation Policy for meetings
- Discussion of Water and Sewer Tap Rebates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment to repeal and replace sidewalk construction requirements in the B-1, B-2, B-3, R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts. Additionally, two conditional use permit requests will be considered: one for an outdoor shed display at 1006 West Third Street and one for converting a basement into an accessory dwelling unit at 1305 Lee Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and public comment.
- ZTA26-001: Public hearing to repeal Sec. 29-62(d)(9)d and add new sidewalk requirements for subdivisions in B-1, B-2, B-3, R-1, R-2, R-3 districts.
- CUP26-002: Request for conditional use permit for outdoor display of sheds for retail at 1006 West Third Street (0.971 acres).
- CUP26-003: Request for conditional use permit to convert a basement into an accessory dwelling unit at 1305 Lee Drive (0.298 acres).
- Consideration of minutes from May 20, 2026 regular meeting.
- Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two appeals. The first, case BZA26-002, challenges the town’s denial of a sign permit for an electronic message board at 1700 South Main Street in the B‑3 Highway Commercial Zoning District. The second, case BZA26-006, requests a 26‑foot variance to reduce the front‑yard setback for a single‑family home at 214 Woodrow Avenue.
- Case BZA26-002: Appeal of sign permit denial for electronic message board, 1.248‑acre site at 1700 South Main Street
- Case BZA26-006: Request for 26‑foot front‑yard setback variance, 0.266‑acre site at 214 Woodrow Avenue
- Review of minutes from the March 26, 2026 regular Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
- New Business item
- Staff Updates item
Town Council
The Farmville Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving $5,500 for a load test on the Fourth Street Bridge. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for prior meeting minutes, a finance report for May 2026, and a closed session to discuss the town manager and clerk's performance and real property acquisition.
- Request to Approve Expenditure of $5,500 for Fourth Street Bridge Load Test
- Public Hearing
- Finance Report for May 2026
- Closed Session for personnel and real property discussion
Town Council
The Farmville Town Council will consider adopting the FY2026-2027 budget (Resolution No. 2026-05-01), a Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and a pay plan. Council will also discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan and a report on the General Fund fund balance. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-05-01 — FY2026-2027 Budget
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-05-02 — Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-06-01 — Pay Plan FY2026-2027
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-06-02 — Career Development Programs for Public Safety
- Discussion: Draft Comprehensive Plan review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hear a VDOT presentation on the Designated Growth Area (DGA) and continue reviewing the Comprehensive Plan, covering the Future Land Use Map, Transportation, and Implementation chapters. An update on conditional use permit CUP26-002 is also scheduled. The meeting includes a public comment period, but no votes on these items are listed on the agenda.
- VDOT presentation on Designated Growth Area (DGA)
- Comprehensive Plan review: Designated Growth Area and Future Land Use Map
- Comprehensive Plan review: Transportation
- Comprehensive Plan review: Implementation
- Update on conditional use permit CUP26-002
Town Council
The council adopted a 1% increase to the transient lodging tax, raising it from 7% to 8%, effective July 1, 2026. It also approved a joint emergency operations plan with Prince Edward County and abandoned an alley and right-of-way in Weyanoke Park Section I. All votes were unanimous (4-0). Public hearings on the sanitation fee increase for businesses and the FY2026-2027 budget were held but no votes were taken.
- Adopted Joint Emergency Operations Plan with Prince Edward County (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 244 increasing transient lodging tax from 7% to 8% effective July 1, 2026 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 245 abandoning alley and right-of-way in Weyanoke Park Section I (4-0)
Town Council
The Farmville Town Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the proposed FY2026-2027 town budget and capital improvement plan. Other discussions include a sidewalk draft ordinance, an alley and right-of-way abandonment at Weyanoke Park on Buffaloe Lane, and a VDOT presentation on the Designated Growth Area and E. Third Street Smart Scale Project. The meeting will also include a closed session for real property acquisition and prospective business discussions.
- VDOT presentation on Designated Growth Area and E. Third Street Smart Scale Project
- Discussion of Sidewalk Draft Ordinance
- Discussion of Proposed Ordinance No. 245 for alley and right-of-way abandonment on Buffaloe Lane
- Discussion of Proposed FY2026-2027 Town Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
- Closed session for real property acquisition and prospective business or industry expansion
The Town Council agreed to proceed with a hybrid roundabout alternative for the East Third Street and Milnwood Road intersection. The project is part of a VDOT Smart Scale application and requires a formal Resolution of Support at a future meeting. Council also reached a consensus to return a sidewalk ordinance draft to the Planning Commission.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Agreed to move forward with hybrid roundabout alternative for East Third Street and Milnwood Road
- Consensus to return sidewalk ordinance draft to Planning Commission for June public hearing
- Entered closed session to discuss real property and prospective business (7-0)
- Certified closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law (7-0)
Town Council
The Farmville Town Council will discuss the proposed FY2026-2027 town budget. The budget sets spending priorities for the coming year. The meeting also includes the Town Manager's report and comments from the Mayor and Council.
- Discussion: Proposed FY2026-2027 Town Budget
The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved moving forward with a public hearing on the proposed FY2026‑2027 town budget, which includes additional cuts and a 1% increase to the lodging tax. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Adopted agenda (unanimous)
- Approved public hearing on FY2026‑2027 budget with 1% lodging tax increase (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Farmville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for outdoor display of sheds at 1006 West Third Street in the B-3 Highway Commercial District. Commissioners will also review the Comprehensive Plan sections on Community Facilities and Land Use. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.
- CUP26-002: Conditional use permit for outdoor shed display at 1006 West Third Street (parcel 0023A03(0A)00-010, 0.971 acres)
- Public hearing for the conditional use permit in B-3 district, where outdoor display requires a permit
- Comprehensive Plan review — Community Facilities section
- Comprehensive Plan review — Land Use section
- Consideration of March 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes
Town Council
The Town Council will consider three ordinances regarding erosion management and tax adjustments. Proposed changes include increasing the tax on prepared food and transient lodging from seven percent to eight percent.
- Ordinance No. 242: Repealing Chapter 10 (Erosion and Sediment Control) to enact an Erosion and Stormwater Management Program
- Ordinance No. 243: Increasing the tax on the sale of prepared food from seven percent to eight percent
- Ordinance No. 244: Increasing the tax on transient lodging from seven percent to eight percent
- Acceptance of the Planning Commission 2025 Annual Report
- Acceptance of the Board of Zoning Appeals 2025 Annual Report
The Council approved a new ordinance to manage the town's own stormwater permitting process. Votes to increase the meals tax and transient lodging tax from 7% to 8% were postponed until after upcoming budget discussions.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 242 regarding Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (7-0)
- Tabled vote on Ordinance No. 243 to increase prepared food tax from 7% to 8% (Unanimous)
- Tabled vote on Ordinance No. 244 to increase transient lodging tax from 7% to 8% (Unanimous)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Accepted the Consent Agenda including minutes from Feb 23, March 4, and March 11 (Unanimous)