Herndon public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council Work Session
The Town Council is reviewing several land-use requests, including a proposal to allow moving truck rentals at a storage facility. Members will also discuss the FY 2022 Enterprise Funds budget and organizational orientation. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning amendments and special exceptions.
- Resolution 21-G-33: Special exception for 4 rental moving trucks at 385 Spring Street (Security Public Storage)
- Resolution 21-G-32: Special exception for drive-through service at 1131 Elden Street (Pollo Campero)
- Ordinance 21-O-05: Amendment to reduce minimum front setback requirements in the CS zoning district
- Resolution 21-G-34: Contract award for Financial Audit Services (RFP #21-01)
- Resolution 21-G-36: Contract award for Mowing and Landscape Services (IFB #21-06)
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a public hearing to gather comments for the development of the Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget. The body is also considering the appointment of three members to town boards.
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget
- Resolution 21-G-29: Appoint Dua’a Elbarasse to the Board of Zoning Appeals
- Resolution 21-G-30: Appoint Lauren Edmondson to the Historic District Review Board
- Resolution 21-G-31: Appoint Melody Fetske to the Architectural Review/Historic District Review Boards
Town Council Work Session
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. The meeting also includes an organizational orientation discussion led by the Town Manager and the Finance and IT Directors.
- FY 2022 Budget discussion
- Organizational Orientation Discussion
Planning Commission
The Commission will consider recommendations for the FY 2022–2027 Capital Improvement Program and several zoning items. Discussions include a proposed reduction in commercial front setbacks and special exceptions for local businesses.
- FY 2022 – FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendation
- Zoning amendment to reduce CS district front setbacks from 50 feet to 25 feet
- Special Exception for Pollo Campero at 1131 Elden Street
- Special Exception for Security Public Storage at 385 Spring Street
Historic District Review Board
The Board will review applications for new residential construction and additions within the historic district. The meeting also includes a proposal to update board by-laws to reflect a name change.
- Resolution to amend by-laws renaming the Heritage Preservation Review Board to the Historic District Review Board
- Certificate of Appropriateness for a second floor addition and exterior alterations at 763 Dranesville Road
- Certificate of Appropriateness for a new residential structure and attached accessory structure at 647 Jefferson Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness for a new residential structure and attached accessory structure at 649 Jefferson Street
Town Council Work Session
The Town Council is reviewing a request to allow Christ Fellowship Church to operate in an office building. The body is also soliciting public input for the fiscal year 2022 proposed budget.
- Special exception SE #20-04 for a religious institution (capacity 300 or fewer) at 459 Herndon Parkway, suites 7 & 8
- Public comment solicitation for the fiscal year 2022 proposed budget
- Ordinance 21-O-04 to authorize a lease agreement with The Herndon Historical Society for space at 717 Lynn Street (the Depot)
- Closed meeting to discuss board and commission appointments
- Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition in the PD-TOC
Town Council
The Town Council is meeting to continue a presentation regarding strategic initiatives submitted by council members. This discussion was started at the February 2, 2021 meeting.
- Presentation of strategic initiatives submitted by council members
Historic District Review Board
The Historic District Review Board is considering three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for residential projects. The board will also discuss the format and content of board resolutions and motions used during the application process.
- Proposed second floor addition and accessory dwelling unit at 763 Dranesville Road
- Proposed new residential structure and attached accessory structure at 647 Jefferson Street
- Proposed new residential structure and attached accessory structure at 649 Jefferson Street
- Staff discussion on the content and effect of Board resolutions and motions
Architectural Review Board Work Session
The Architectural Review Board is discussing the conceptual architectural design for a new Pollo Campero restaurant. This includes a review of building materials, facade articulation, and how the project aligns with the South Elden Street Area Plan.
- Preliminary design review for Pollo Campero at 1131 Elden Street
- Discussion of Special Exception SE #20-01 regarding a proposed drive-thru
- Overview of the South Elden Street Area Plan (adopted 2019)
Town Council
The Herndon Town Council will meet electronically to hear a presentation from the Town Manager regarding strategic initiatives submitted by Council members.
- Strategic Initiatives discussion
Town Council
The Town Council will hold public hearings on a special exception for an accessory dwelling unit and several property and lease amendments. The body is also providing guidance for the FY 2022 Budget development.
- Special Exception SE #20-03 for an accessory dwelling unit at 763 Dranesville Road
- Right of way dedication at Herndon Parkway and Van Buren Street (Haley M. Smith Park)
- Fifth Lease Amendment with T-Mobile Northeast LLC for 3rd Street Water Tower
- Third Lease Amendment with AT&T Mobility Corporation for Alabama Drive Water Tower
- Zoning ordinance text amendment ZOTA #21-01 to reduce minimum front setbacks in CS districts
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a special exception request for a religious institution. The body will also elect its 2021 officers and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Special exception request (SE #20-04) for Christ Fellowship Church at 459 Herndon Parkway, suites 7 & 8
- Proposal for a religious institution with a capacity of 300 or fewer persons
- 2021 Election of Officers
Historic District Review Board
The Board will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for new residential and accessory structures. The meeting also includes a proposal to update board by-laws to reflect a name change from the Heritage Preservation Review Board to the Historic District Review Board.
- New accessory structure application at 757 Grace Street
- New residential and accessory structure application at 647 Jefferson Street
- New residential and accessory structure application at 649 Jefferson Street
- Proposed by-law revisions to rename the board to the Historic District Review Board
- 2021 Election of Officers
Architectural Review Board Meeting
The Architectural Review Board is reviewing a master sign plan for a commercial complex and three individual wall or window sign requests. The board will also conduct its 2021 election of officers.
- Master sign plan for multi-tenant buildings at 1025 Herndon Parkway (ARB #20-027)
- Wall or window sign for 171 Elden Street, Unit 3B (ARB #21-001)
- Wall or window sign for 450 Springpark Place (ARB #21-002)
- Wall or window sign for 505 Huntmar Park Drive (ARB #21-003)
- 2021 Election of Officers
Town Council Work Session
The Town Council is holding a work session to provide FY 2022 budget guidance to the Town Manager and discuss several zoning and lease amendments. The body will also consider the establishment of a Herndon Multicultural Board.
- Special Exception SE #20-03 for a 530 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 763 Dranesville Road
- Lease amendments with T-Mobile Northeast LLC (3rd Street Water Tower) and AT&T Mobility Corporation (Alabama Drive Water Tower)
- Right of way dedication for Haley M. Smith Park at 320 and 324 Van Buren Street
- Zoning ordinance text amendment ZOTA #21-01 to reduce minimum front setbacks in the CS zoning district
- Temporary License Agreement for outdoor dining at Mile 20 at Mediterranean Breeze
Historic District Review Board
The Historic District Review Board is considering three applications for new residential structures and accessory buildings. Staff has withheld a recommendation for the 647 Jefferson Street project due to discrepancies in the application materials.
- New residential structure and accessory structure at 647 Jefferson Street
- New residential structure and accessory structure at 649 Jefferson Street
- New accessory structure at 757 Grace Street
Town Council Work Session
The Town Council is meeting to elect a Vice Mayor and adopt parliamentary rules. The body will also consider ratifying several sublicense and lease agreements for arts spaces and outdoor dining, and discuss budget guidance.
- Election of Cesar del Aguila as Vice Mayor
- Sublicense agreement with The Elden Street Players for space at 750 Center Street for $1.00 rent
- Sublicense agreement with Arts Space, Inc. for space at 750 Center Street
- Temporary License Agreements for outdoor dining with Green Lizard Cycling, Teryanna, LLC (Mile 20 at Mediterranean Breeze), and Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano
- Second Temporary Emergency Extension of Lease with Fairfax County School Board