Purcellville public meetings in 2024

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing and consider action on application BAR-24-05 for Shahnti Spa at 500 East Main Street, a contributing structure. Additionally, the Board will elect officers for the upcoming term and receive an informational update on minor administrative approvals or exemptions. The meeting also includes approval of the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• BAR-24-05: Shahnti Spa at 500 E. Main St. – public hearing and action on application
• Election of officers (pg. 2 of agenda)
• Informational update on minor administrative approvals/exemptions (pg. 19)
• Approval of September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (pg. 23)

Town Council

The Town Council will consider granting a telecommunications franchise to Verizon Virginia LLC and amending the Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for the Nutrient Bank. The meeting also includes a presentation of the FY24 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and potential appointments to committees or boards. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property acquisition for a box culvert and legal counsel regarding a council member who is also a town employee.

• Approval of a granting ordinance and telecommunications franchise agreement with Verizon Virginia LLC
• Approval of a first amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for the Nutrient Bank
• Presentation of the FY24 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by Michael Lupton, CPA
• Appointments to a committee, commission, or board (tentative)
• Closed meeting to update on property acquisition for a box culvert and legal consultation

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a discussion-heavy meeting covering business engagement, historic downtown revitalization, regional collaboration, and marketing. Specific items include a T-Mobile Hometown Grant for the historic train station roof and A/V equipment, a letter of support for healthcare services, and updates on the Downtown Master Plan.

• T-Mobile Hometown Grant: Historic Train Station Roof & A/V Equipment
• Healthcare Services Letter of Support (p. 7 of agenda packet)
• Historic Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines Project Update
• Discussion on whether EDAC should establish subcommittees
• Doing Business in Purcellville Guide Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 7, receive citizen and commissioner comments, and hear a staff report on the work plan. The commission will discuss the Comprehensive Plan and consider forming committees. No public hearings or final votes on specific projects are scheduled.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff report on Work Plan Update (2nd Quarter FY25)
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of forming committees (Brian Green)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special exception application for an accessory dwelling unit (SPEX-24-01). The board will also appoint a chair and vice chair, approve past meeting minutes from February and March 2023, and discuss a vacancy on the board.

• Public hearing on Special Exception for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (SPEX-24-01)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of February 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of March 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of BZA seat vacancy

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on a procedural ordinance for telecommunications franchise agreements and receive a zoning ordinance rewrite transmittal from the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes appointments to three advisory bodies and recognitions for retiring town officials.

• Vote on procedural ordinance for telecommunications franchise agreement
• Zoning ordinance rewrite transmittal from Planning Commission
• Appointments: Beth Robinson (Tree & Environment), Ethan Mennen (Parks & Rec), Daniella Harris (Economic Development)
• Recognition of retirement of Jill Broaddus, Principal of Mountain View Elementary
• Recognition of retirement of Hooper McCann, Director of Administration

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on November 6, 2024, to discuss several ongoing initiatives. Items include a Historic Downtown Master Plan update, a T-Mobile Hometown Grant for streetscape beautification, and a review of the October Meet & Greet. The committee will also receive updates on the Doing Business in Purcellville Guide and commercial vacancy listings.

• Historic Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines Project Update
• T-Mobile Hometown Grant: Downtown Streetscape Beautification
• Review of EDAC October Meet & Greet
• Doing Business in Purcellville Guide Update
• Commercial Vacancy List November 2024

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission will review and discuss several key items, including an update to the Comprehensive Plan, forming new committees, and progress on the Arts Plan and Western Loudoun Recreation Complex. The meeting also includes coordination updates with Loudoun County and a work plan update.

• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
• Arts Plan update and summary of PAC efforts
• Western Loudoun Recreation Complex presentation and master plan
• Coordination with Loudoun County on general plan and rural uses
• Forming committees for future work

Town Council Work Session

This work session includes a discussion item on the zoning ordinance rewrite transmitted from the Planning Commission, which is likely to affect future land-use regulations. The Council will also consider an action item to change the Council liaison to the Planning Commission from voting to non-voting status, and discuss a telecommunications franchise agreement process and the term for a new Planning Commissioner. Recognitions and a proclamation are on the agenda, along with a possible closed meeting.

• Action item: status change to Council liaison to the Planning Commission from voting to non-voting
• Discussion: term for a new Planning Commissioner (code references included)
• Discussion: Telecommunications Franchise Agreement and Ordinance Process
• Discussion: Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Transmittal from Planning Commission (includes proposed zoning map)
• Recognition of crime analyst and Parks and Recreation board members; proclamation for Keeping Lights On After School

Planning Commission

This meeting is largely procedural, with approval of past meeting minutes, commissioner disclosures, and public comments. The main substantive discussions are a presentation on the Purcellville Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, an update on the Comprehensive Plan, and consideration of the FY25 Planning Commission Work Plan and forming committees.

• Approval of minutes from September 19 and October 3, 2024
• Presentation on Purcellville Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
• Comprehensive Plan Update presentation by Summer Wilkes
• Discussion of FY25 Planning Commission Work Plan (adopted Oct 8 by Town Council)
• Discussion of forming committees

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding changes to the Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding failure to pay full time and attention to driving and review a Zoning Ordinance rewrite.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 24-10-01 to change the Transient and Lodging Tax due date
• Action item on Ordinance 24-10-02 regarding failure to pay full time and attention to driving
• Introduction of the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite transmittal from the Planning Commission
• Discussion of Business License Tax Revenue Analysis
• Review of the Planning Commission FY25 Work Plan Draft

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee meets to discuss several ongoing initiatives, including a T-Mobile Hometown Grant for historic downtown beautification, the Historic Downtown Master Plan update, and a review of recent ribbon cuttings and business engagement activities. The agenda also includes an election of officers and staff updates on commercial vacancies and project status.

• T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Historic Downtown Main Street Beautification
• Historic Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines Project Update
• Business Engagement: ribbon cuttings for Luna Sol Chiropractic and The Ridge Baseball Training, and a Meet & Greet event
• Election of EDAC officers
• Staff update on commercial listings and project status tracker

Town Council Special

The Town Council will hold a closed meeting to interview prospective candidates for vacancies on committees, commissions, and boards. Following interviews, the council will discuss and consider appointments to fill the open positions.

• Interviews for Board of Architectural Review (BAR) applicants Marc Rossi and Amber Helena Saenz
• Interview for Parks, Recreation, and Advisory Board (PRAB) or Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) applicant Ethan Mennen
• Pending interviews for BAR or Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) applicant Christopher Hansford and Planning Commission (PC) applicant Daniella Harris
• Action item to appoint applicants to fill vacancies

Planning Commission

This meeting includes discussion of the Draft Comprehensive Plan Annual Review and forming subcommittees. Commissioners will also introduce a new member and approve previous meeting minutes. No public hearings or specific development proposals are on the agenda.

• Introduction of Commissioner Ryan Feber
• Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan Annual Review
• Discussion on forming subcommittees
• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Planning Staff report on Plan Tracking Summary

Town Council Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to consider adopting a remote participation policy for public meetings and discuss town sidewalks and current speed limits. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and reappointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Economic Development Advisory Committee. Recognitions will be given to staff for financial reporting awards.

• Adoption of Remote Participation in Public Meetings Policy (action item)
• Discussion of town sidewalks and current speed limits, including pedestrian prioritization study
• Reappointments: Laura Ours and Brian Dean to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; Grant Wetmore and Tamara Dean to Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Recognitions: Paula Hicks (GFOA Certificate for FY23 financial reporting), Linda Jackson (GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY25)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold elections for officers and vote on the reappointment of the Planning Clerk. The body will also consider a resolution to establish official meeting times.

• Election of Officers
• Reappointment of Planning Clerk
• Resolution 24-07-02 Setting the Planning Commission Meeting Times
• Discussion of Draft Quarterly Report, July-September 2024
• Review of Loudoun County Comprehensive Arts Plan

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee will hold a discussion-focused meeting, covering business engagement, historic downtown rejuvenation, regional collaboration, town business processes, and marketing. Key items include a review of the Virginia Main Street workshop, an update on a $25k Loudoun Tourism Grant application, and the T-Mobile Hometown Grant for downtown pocket gardens. The committee will also hear a new development update and review staff reports on commercial vacancies and project status.

• T-Mobile Hometown Grant: Downtown Pocket Gardens (21st Street Beautification)
• $25k Loudoun Tourism Grant Application Update
• Historic Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines Project Update
• Ribbon cuttings: Luna Sol Chiropractic and The Ridge Baseball Training
• Doing Business in Purcellville Guide Update

Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will meet to elect officers and review two action items. The board is considering applications for repainting and a dumpster enclosure.

• Repainting of Main Street Station at 1020 E. Main St
• Dumpster enclosure for 7-11 at 610 W. Main St
• Election of officers

Planning Commission Special

The Purcellville Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution recommending a zoning ordinance revision to the Town Council. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge, agenda approval, disclosures, and citizen comments.

• Zoning Ordinance Revision resolution to Town Council

Planning Commission Special

The Purcellville Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed updates to the Zoning Ordinance. No other substantive business is on this special meeting agenda.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Update (ZO Rewrite)

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission will discuss preparation for a public hearing on a comprehensive rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. The commission will also consider a resolution to set its regular meeting times for the remainder of the year. Several sets of prior meeting minutes are scheduled for approval.

• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Public Hearing Preparation (Item 7.a)
• Resolution Setting the Planning Commission Meeting Times (Item 8.a)
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 2, May 16, June 6, and June 20, 2024

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss historic downtown rejuvenation efforts and the Virginia Main Street program. Members will also review a $25,000 Loudoun Tourism grant application update and regional business collaborations. Additionally, staff will provide updates on town business processes and commercial vacancy listings.

• $25k Loudoun Tourism Grant Application Update
• Historic Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines Project Update
• Updates to the New Business Webpage and Doing Business in Purcellville Guide
• EDAC Bylaws Review Process update
• PVL Commercial Listings for lease and sale

Planning Commission Special

The Planning Commission will review the draft zoning ordinance. The commission is scheduled to vote on recommending that the draft move forward to a public hearing as written.

• Review of the Draft Zoning Ordinance
• Vote on recommending the Zoning Ordinance Draft for a Public Hearing

Planning Commission Special

The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the Purcellville Zoning Ordinance Draft. The agenda also includes commissioner disclosures and citizen comments.

• Discussion of the Purcellville Zoning Ordinance Draft
• Commissioner disclosures
• Citizen comments

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss updates to the zoning ordinance rewrite and its adoption plan. Staff will also provide updates on the Downtown Master Plan RFQ and a state code compliance checklist for the zoning ordinance.

• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Update (Articles 5-7)
• Zoning Ordinance Adoption Plan
• Agenda Development Policy action item
• Downtown Master Plan RFQ update
• State Code Checklist for Zoning Ordinance Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the Agenda Development Policy and a Revised Zoning Ordinance Plan. The meeting also includes reviews of recent planning staff reports and approval of May 2024 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Agenda Development Policy
• Discussion of Revised Zoning Ordinance Plan
• Approval of May 2, 2024 and May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Planning Staff Report

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee notice describes a townwide business meet and greet event. The event includes opportunities to interact with Town staff, committee members, Visit Loudoun, and Loudoun County Economic Development.

• Townwide business meet and greet

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The provided agenda for the Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee special meeting contains no specific discussion or decision items. The document only provides the meeting time and location.

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss zoning ordinance recommendations, including a draft zoning map and compliance with state code, as well as updates on wireless small cell regulations. They will also review Town Council's proposed changes to the commission's bylaws and agenda policy. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments.

• Zoning Ordinance Recommendations Presentation follow-up with draft zoning map
• Zoning Ordinance Compliance with State Code Checklist update, including draft wireless small cell regulations
• Town Council's review of Planning Commission bylaws
• Town Council's Planning Commission agenda policy
• Approval of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including nominating a vice chair, planning a May meet-and-greet outreach event, and reviewing the 21st Street and downtown revitalization efforts. They will also consider town business incentives and updates to the economic development webpage. The meeting is open to citizen and business comments.

• Nominate a Vice Chair
• Discuss and submit outreach for May EDAC Meet and Greet
• 21st Street and Downtown Revitalization discussion
• Town Business Incentives discussion
• Update to Economic Development page on town website

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss draft bylaws and plan two special business meet-and-greet events scheduled for April 15 and May 22. The committee will also welcome a new Economic Development Advisor, John Heather, and hear citizen and business comments.

• New Economic Development Advisor John Heather announced
• Discussion of April 15 and May 22 special meeting events (business meet and greet)
• Review of draft bylaws (ByLaws - EDAC Draft 3-2024)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will meet with property owners of 21st Street to discuss the future of the historic downtown area. The discussion includes potential programs, grants, tourism zone benefits, and infrastructure issues.

• Discussion regarding 21st Street vision
• Potential programs and grants for historic downtowns
• Tourism zone benefits and property inclusion
• Infrastructure issues

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Purcellville Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its 2024 objectives and roles, develop a local business email list, and plan business outreach. A presentation from Loudoun County Economic Development is also scheduled. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, citizen comments, and adjournment.

• Presentation by K.C. Tregoning from Loudoun County Economic Development
• Discussion of 2024 objectives and roles/responsibilities
• Development of a local business email list
• Business outreach from EDAC

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss zoning ordinance recommendations, including a presentation by Summer Wilkes. The commission will also review a plan tracking summary, consider a joint meeting with the Town Council, and hear citizen comments. The agenda includes approval of minutes and commissioner disclosures.

• Zoning Ordinance Recommendations presentation and discussion
• Plan Review Tracking Summary report
• Joint meeting with Town Council scheduled for May 8, 2024
• Approval of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will review proposed bylaws and discuss the Historic Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines Project. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a Tourism Zone Ordinance Amendment.

• Approval of Bylaws
• May 22nd EDAC Special Meeting Event
• Historic Downtown Master Plan and Design Guidelines Project
• Tourism Zone Ordinance Amendment

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss its focus and goals, review draft zoning ordinance changes for family day homes and wireless communications infrastructure, and receive updates on planning activities. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a plan tracking summary, but no formal action items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of Planning Commission focus, goals, and expectations
• Review of Family Day Home draft zoning ordinance (summer)
• Review of Wireless Communications Infrastructure zoning (Boyd)
• Approval of 03/21/24 meeting minutes
• Update on 04/15/2024 EDAC Special Meeting

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss zoning ordinance updates, including state code compliance and agricultural regulations, and to clarify its role following a Town Council annexation decision. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a staff report on plan tracking.

• Zoning Ordinance Review: Article 7 State Code compliance checklist (second draft)
• Memo on Agricultural Regulations
• Memo on Family Day Homes zoning
• Discussion of Commission's role after Council annexation decision
• Outstanding legal questions and final vested rights determination

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission is meeting to consider adopting the official zoning map, review a third draft of solar energy zoning ordinance changes, and discuss revisions to its bylaws. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving public comments.

• Adoption of the Official Zoning Map
• Third draft of Solar Energy zoning ordinance
• Bylaws revision discussion
• Approval of 02/15/24 meeting minutes

Board of Architectural Review

The Purcellville Board of Architectural Review is meeting to consider an amendment to a previously approved development plan (CDA-15-08(1)) for Catoctin Corner Building 6. The board will also hear citizen comments, approve the minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting, and handle routine procedural items.

• Action item: CDA-15-08(1) Amendment for Catoctin Corner Building 6
• Approval of minutes from 12/19/23 meeting
• Citizen/business comments period

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission is meeting to consider adopting the 2024 Official Zoning Map, which is an action item. They will also discuss updating their bylaws and review a first draft of solar facility regulations as part of the zoning ordinance review. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments.

• Adoption of the 2024 Official Zoning Map
• Discussion of Planning Commission bylaws update
• First draft of solar facilities zoning ordinance
• Plan tracking summary report
• Approval of February 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider action items including a zoning map amendment (RZ-24-01) and a special use and commission permit (SUP-24-01, CP-24-01). The commission will also review planning staff reports, discuss the zoning ordinance review status, and hear citizen comments. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and commissioner disclosures.

• Zoning Map Amendment RZ-24-01
• Special Use and Commission Permit SUP-24-01, CP-24-01
• Planning staff report and plan tracking summary
• Zoning Ordinance Review status update
• Approval of minutes from January 11 and January 18, 2024

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment (RZ-24-01) and related special use and commission permits (SUP-24-01, CP-24-01) for a water storage tank on Parcels A and B, followed by an action item on the same. The commission will also discuss the zoning ordinance rewrite, including Article 13 on nonconformities, and schedule for completing the review process.

• Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment RZ-24-01 for Parcel A and Parcel B
• Special Use Permit SUP-24-01 and Commission Permit CP-24-01 for water storage tank
• Presentation by town consultant Kimley-Horn on Fields Farm Tank
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Rewrite - Article 13: Nonconformities
• Schedule for completing Zoning Ordinance Review Process

Planning Commission Special

The Purcellville Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, specifically a draft section on short-term rentals and related legal review documents. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of draft Section 14.4 on short-term rentals
• Review of Article 14 draft legal review staff documents
• Citizen comments period

Planning Commission

The Purcellville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of prior minutes, a planning staff report, and discussion of a rezone and special use permit for a water storage tank at Fields Farm, as well as a zoning ordinance rewrite. The meeting also includes citizen comments and commissioner disclosures.

• Fields Farm Water Storage Tank - Rezone and SUP discussion
• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, including steep slope standards and floodplain overlay
• BAR applications: CDA-23-08 Bowler Dental, CDA-23-10 Coviello, CDA-23-11 101 N. 21st St.
• Approval of minutes from November 30 and December 7 meetings