Poolesville public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission received an update from Wallace Montgomery regarding goals and draft chapters for the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission will review the proposed language for the Introduction, Town Profile, Community Facilities, and Transportation chapters and provide feedback.
- Approved November 16, 2022, meeting minutes (2-0-1)
Town Commissioners
The Town Commissioners approved new ordinances regarding food trucks and state-mandated ethics updates. A public hearing for a backyard chicken ordinance was scheduled for January 3, 2023. Staff were directed to develop a request for proposals for trash and recycling collection after the new year.
- Approved Ordinance 222 regarding Food Trucks (5-0)
- Adopted state-mandated updates to Ordinance 223 – Ethics (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 224 – Backyard Chickens for Jan 3, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved October 3, 2022 minutes (4-0-1)
- Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Directed staff to develop trash and recycling RFP after the new year
Planning Commission
The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update, presented by Wallace Montgomery. The agenda includes citizen comments, announcements, and approval of previous minutes.
- Comprehensive Plan Update (Wallace Montgomery)
The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022, meeting. Raymond L. Moravec of Wallace Montgomery presented updates to the Comprehensive Plan's vision statement, goals, and objectives for transportation, community facilities, and housing. Commissioners will review draft chapters and provide feedback.
- Approved October 12, 2022, meeting minutes (2-0-2)
Town Commissioners
The Town Commissioners swore in newly elected members and voted to appoint officers for the board. The commission also assigned members to various town boards and committees.
- Elected Commissioner Brown as President (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Reed as Vice-President (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Eck to the Parks Board (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Reed to the Fair Access Committee and Sustainable Poolesville Committee (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Paksima to the Fair Access Committee (5-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Radigan to the Planning Commission (5-0)
Fair Access
The committee submitted testimony supporting the nomination of Dr. Kisha Davis for MoCo Health Officer. Members discussed ongoing design issues with a new gym and the lack of a framework for White’s Ferry. The committee tentatively decided to hold a citizen-led rally at White’s Ferry and a holiday event for county leaders in December.
- Submitted testimony supporting nomination of Dr. Kisha Davis for MoCo Health Officer
- Tentatively decided to proceed with a citizen-only rally at White’s Ferry
- Agreed to hold a holiday event for county leaders in mid-December
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request from Yahia Agarib for a 1.13-foot variance to the side setback requirement. The variance allows for the construction of a patio enclosure at 17301 Hughes Road. The decision was based on the lot's unique configuration as a corner lot.
- Approved 1.13-foot side setback variance for patio enclosure at 17301 Hughes Road (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Poolesville Planning Commission will meet on October 12, 2022, to consider two items: the comprehensive plan update with consultant Wallace Montgomery and proposed zoning regulations regarding chickens. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube and Zoom, with advance registration required for public comment.
- Comprehensive Plan update with Wallace Montgomery
- Zoning regulations regarding chickens
- Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022
Planning Commission
The Poolesville Planning Commission will meet to review updates to the Comprehensive Plan interview report and discuss zoning regulations regarding chickens. The commission will also consider the Donegan sketch plan.
- Comprehensive Plan Interview Report/Update by Wallace Montgomery
- Zoning regulations regarding chickens
- Donegan sketch plan
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review requests regarding a chicken ordinance and a food truck ordinance. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Comprehensive Plan schedule.
- Chicken Ordinance Request
- Food Truck Ordinance
- Comprehensive Plan Discussion
Planning Commission
The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to review a proposal for chicken keeping regulations and a food truck ordinance. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan.
- Chicken Ordinance Request regarding chicken keeping regulations
- Food Truck Ordinance
- Comprehensive Plan discussion
Planning Commission
The Poolesville Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed Food Truck Ordinance and the Willard Project Preliminary Plan. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
- Willard Project Preliminary Plan
- Food Truck Ordinance
- Comprehensive Plan discussion
- Approval of May 11, 2022 minutes
Planning Commission
The Poolesville Planning Commission will discuss a preliminary plan for the Willard Project and a concept plan for the Donegan Property. The commission will also plan for a Comprehensive Plan Vision Workshop.
- The Willard Project Preliminary Plan
- Donegan Property Concept Plan
- Comprehensive Plan Vision Workshop Planning
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the Grace Cottages Public Improvement Agreement. The meeting also includes discussion regarding Comprehensive Plan Vision Workshop planning and accessory buildings.
- Grace Cottages Public Improvement Agreement
- Comprehensive Plan Vision Workshop Planning
- Accessory Buildings
Planning Commission
The Poolesville Planning Commission will hold a discussion regarding the town's Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review a proposed amendment to the Development Standards for Accessory Structures.
- Comprehensive Plan discussion
- Development Standards Accessory Structures Amendment
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review the minutes from January 12, 2022. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
- Approval of January 12, 2022 minutes
- Comprehensive Plan discussion
Planning Commission
The Poolesville Planning Commission is meeting to review a contract amendment and hold discussions regarding the Master Plan with Wallace Montgomery Consultant.
- Wallace Montgomery Master Plan contract amendment
- Wallace Montgomery Consultant Master Plan discussion
- Approval of December 15, 2021 minutes