Front Royal public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review will consider three Certificate of Appropriateness applications within the Historic Overlay District. These requests involve structure demolitions and window replacements at several locations.
- Demolition of a 16’ x 24’ accessory structure and replacement with a larger one at 217 Lee Street
- Replacement of six wood windows with vinyl windows at 401 E. Main Street
- Demolition of a contributing structure at 240 Blue Ridge Avenue
Town Council Meeting Agendas
The Town Council will consider a rezoning application to increase residential density at 1321 Happy Creek Road. The agenda also includes approving a $54,941.91 water valve vault purchase and renewing banking services with Atlantic Union Bank. Two closed sessions are scheduled for litigation and personnel matters.
- Rezoning application for 1321 Happy Creek Road to allow up to 104 residential units
- $54,941.91 purchase of a pressure reducing valve vault from Fortline Waterworks
- Five-year renewal of cash management services with Atlantic Union Bank
- Closed meeting regarding HEPTAD, LLC v. Town Council litigation
- Closed meeting regarding personnel matters for the Planning Commission and BZA
Town Council Meeting Agendas
The Town Council will consider rezoning 1321 Happy Creek Road to permit additional single-family homes, an action estimated to generate $400,000 in annual tax revenue. The council will also review a special use permit for a short-term rental at 415 E. Main Street. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation.
- Rezoning of 1321 Happy Creek Road from R-S to R-1 to allow for 104 residential units
- Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 415 E. Main Street with up to 12 occupants
- Closed meeting regarding personnel matters and the case Town of Front Royal v. Jennifer McDonald
Front Royal Economic Development Authority
The board will review town projects and continue updates on the attorney search and existing business survey. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 3, 2024, meeting.
- Review of Town Projects
- Existing Business Survey update
- Blue Ridge Technical Center Tour update
- Ongoing search for FREDA attorney
- Approval of June 3, 2024, meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property applications. These include a special use permit for a short-term rental at 415 E. Main Street and a rezoning request for 1321 Happy Creek Road.
- Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 415 E. Main Street with up to 12 occupants
- Rezoning of 1321 Happy Creek Road from R-S to R-1