Smithfield, VA

Work Session

The Smithfield Town Council is holding a work session to receive operational updates from the Police Department and Treasurer, including July activity and financial reports. They will also consider authorizing two invoices over $20,000 and discuss an archaeological investigation of town-owned property, plus further planning commission guidance.

• Police Department July activity report and Flock camera presentation
• Treasurer's July financial reports and graphs
• Invoice: Virginia Control & Electrical Services LLC - Install Bypass Pump @ Plaza PS - $47,560.00
• Invoice: Axon Enterprise Inc. - Police Department - $32,785.16
• Archaeological investigation of town-owned property

Town Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

Town Council Committees

Town Council

Planning Commission

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

Board of Zoning Appeals

Town Council Committees

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council Committees

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

Town Council

Planning Commission

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

Board of Zoning Appeals

Town Council Committees

Town Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Smithfield Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider one public hearing item: a request by Jeffrey D. Brooks for a special exception use at 320 Grace Street. The board will also approve minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting and hear public and board member comments. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items, including a planner's report and a list of upcoming town meetings.

• Public hearing: Special Exception Use application by Jeffrey D. Brooks for 320 Grace Street (TPIN: 21A-01-132)
• Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Board member comments
• Upcoming meetings: Town Council work session Aug 24, Town Council meeting Sep 1, Planning Commission Sep 8, Board of Zoning Appeals Sep 15

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

The Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review will consider a demolition request and four material change applications affecting contributing and non-contributing structures in the historic district. The board will also hear public comments, approve the July 21st meeting minutes, and receive the planner's report. All items are for discussion and possible action.

• Demolition of single-family dwelling at 151 Riverview Avenue (non-contributing), applicant Nina Howard
• Roof material change at 216 Cary Street (contributing), applicant Maury Talbert
• Front porch stoop material change at 112 Jericho Road (contributing), applicant David Revell
• Siding material change at 360-368 Main Street (contributing), applicant Yusuf Atay
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Smithfield Planning Commission will discuss a proposed Land Use Matrix for Light Industrial (I-1), Commercial Industrial (C-I), and Heavy Industrial (I-2) zones. They will also consider an Entrance Corridor Overlay application for TPIN 21-01-070B by 757 Building Company. The meeting includes public comments and approval of July 14th meeting minutes.

• Entrance Corridor Overlay (ECO) application for TPIN 21-01-070B by 757 Building Company
• Discussion of Land Use Matrix for I-1, C-I, and I-2 industrial zones
• Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several land use requests, including special use permits and a proffer amendment for the Cypress Crossing Development. Members will also vote on rezoning town-owned property at Route 10 and 258 to Community Conservation (CC) and HPO.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit at 321 Smithfield Boulevard
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for 757 Building Company (TPIN # 21-01-070B)
• Public hearing for Cypress Crossing Development (Modwash) proffer amendment
• Invoices for authorization: Peterbuilt Store ($90,464.00), Flock Safety ($33,000.00), Virginia Retirement System ($30,470.00), and Cole Concepts ($25,000.00)
• Audit Services Engagement Letter for Robinson, Farmer, Cox and Associates for FY 2025-2026

Town Council Committees

The Town Council Committees will review police and public works updates and financial reports. The body will consider several invoices over $20,000 and hold public hearings regarding special use permits and a proffer amendment.

• Public hearings for Special Use Permits at 321 Smithfield Boulevard and TPIN # 21-01-070B
• Public hearing for Cypress Crossing Development proffer amendment
• Rezoning of town-owned property along Main Street
• Invoices for Peterbuilt Store ($90,464.00), Virginia Retirement System ($30,470.00), and Cole Concepts ($25,000.00)
• Audit services engagement letter for Robinson, Farmer, Cox and Associates for FY 2025-2026

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

The Smithfield Board of Historic & Architectural Review will consider three application items: an accessory fence at 231 James Street, an accessory shed at 320 Grace Street, and a proposed new single‑family home on Riverview Avenue (TPIN 21a-03-B019). The board will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. Public and board member comments are scheduled before the agenda items.

• Accessory Structure (Fence) – 231 James Street – Contributing
• Accessory Structure (Shed) – 320 Grace Street – Landmark
• Discussion Item – New Single‑Family Construction – Riverview Avenue (TPIN 21a-03-B019) – Non‑Contributing
• Approval of the June 16th, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Smithfield Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five property-related requests, including special use permits and entrance corridor overlay reviews. These reviews determine whether proposed developments comply with local zoning standards, parking requirements, and signage rules that apply to nearby properties. The commission will also discuss a proposed Land Use Matrix and approve the June 9 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on an accessory dwelling unit at 321 Smithfield Boulevard
• Public hearing on a parking and loading waiver for TPIN 21-01-070B
• Entrance corridor overlay reviews for a fence at 1119 South Church Street and a sign at 1226 Smithfield Plaza
• Entrance corridor overlay review and waiver for new commercial construction at TPIN 32-01-096A2
• Discussion on a proposed Land Use Matrix

Town Council

The Smithfield Town Council will hold public hearings on two special use permits: one to convert a residential property at 203 Main Street to commercial use, and another to allow a private school at 409C Main Street. The council will also consider consent items including invoices over $20,000 for website and financial software, a resolution supporting the South Church Street widening project for VDOT Smartscale evaluation, and approval of prior meeting minutes. New business includes additional invoices for pump station and sewer work totaling over $190,000.

• Public hearing: Special use permit (residential to commercial) for 203 Main Street
• Public hearing: Special use permit (private school) for 409C Main Street
• Invoices over $20,000 in consent: CivicPlus website ($20,687.30) and RDA Systems financial software ($39,150.00)
• Resolution of support for South Church Street widening and shared-use path for VDOT Smartscale funding
• New business invoices: Virginia Control & Electrical Services for three pump stations ($124,550) and Lewis Construction sewer work ($44,825)

The Smithfield Town Council approved two special use permits: one for commercial office use at 203 Main Street and one for a private school at 409C Main Street. The council also approved the consent agenda (including invoices, a resolution of support for a road project, and minutes) and five additional invoices totaling $192,375 for pump station and sewer work. A draft guidance document for the Planning Commission was tabled for discussion at the next work session.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 203 Main Street (residential to commercial office) — unanimous, with Councilwoman Bebermeyer abstaining.
• Approved Special Use Permit for 409C Main Street (private school, Great Oaks Learning expansion) — unanimous.
• Approved consent agenda items A, B, and D; tabled item C (Joint Town Council and Planning Commission minutes of April 22, 2026).
• Approved five invoices totaling $192,375 for pump station and sewer work — unanimous.
• Tabled Councilman Cutler's draft Planning Commission guidance for discussion at the next work session.

Town Council Committees

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special exception use application for property at 19351 Battery Park Road. The board will also consider approving minutes from its February 17, 2026 meeting. Other agenda items are procedural, including board comments and upcoming meeting dates.

• Public hearing for special exception use at 19351 Battery Park Road (TPIN 22-01-025 & 22-01-026) by John Napolitano and Marvin Smith.
• Approval of February 17, 2026 meeting minutes.

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

The Board of Historic and Architectural Review will consider an application for an accessory structure (tiny art gallery) at 308 Main Street, a landmark property, submitted by Anne and Daniel Garland. The board will also approve minutes from April 21, 2026. The Planner's Report includes an update on zoning text amendments regarding permanent manufactured homes and a spot blight update for 212 Astrid Street.

• Accessory Structure (Tiny Art Gallery) – 308 Main Street – Landmark – Anne and Daniel Garland, applicant
• Approval of April 21st, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Update re: 'Permanent Manufactured Homes'
• 212 Astrid Street – Spot Blight Update

Planning Commission

The Smithfield Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit applications: converting 203 Main Street from residential to commercial and operating a private school at 409C Main Street. The Commission will also consider a text amendment to the zoning ordinance affecting parking, loading, landscaping, and screening regulations. Other items include an entrance corridor overlay review for a sign at 1005 South Church Street and a discussion of the land use matrix.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit (Residential to Commercial) at 203 Main Street – 203 Main St LLC
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit (Private School) at 409C Main Street – Sarah Edwards applicant
• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review (Sign) at 1005 South Church St – Echo Signs Printing & Graphics
• Public Hearing: Text Amendment to SZO Articles 8 (Parking & Loading) and 9 (Landscaping & Screening Regulations)
• Discussion Item: Land Use Matrix

The Smithfield Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Town Council approval of a special use permit for 203 Main Street, allowing conversion of a residential structure to commercial office use, and a separate permit for 409C Main Street to operate a private school. The commission also approved a sign for 1005 South Church St with a condition, tabled a text amendment on parking and landscaping, and discussed the land use matrix without a formal decision.

• Approved a favorable recommendation for a special use permit at 203 Main Street for residential-to-commercial conversion (unanimous).
• Approved a favorable recommendation for a special use permit at 409C Main Street to operate a private school (unanimous).
• Approved a sign at 1005 South Church St with a condition to change the raceway color to white (unanimous).
• Tabled a text amendment to Articles 8 and 9 of the zoning ordinance until staff can separate state-required changes from staff recommendations (6-1).
• Approved the April 22, 2026 joint meeting minutes as presented (unanimous).
• Approved the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes as amended to include a section on the SUP exercise (unanimous).

Town Council

The Smithfield Town Council will hold public hearings on three zoning text amendments and consider a resolution to participate in VDOT's roadside management program. The council is also set to vote on the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget, a tax levy ordinance for 2026-2027, a five-year capital improvements plan, and a new water and sewer rate schedule. Consent agenda includes approval of a $32,523 water meter purchase.

• Public hearing: Text amendment to SZO Articles 3.H (Downtown), 3.M (Historic Preservation Overlay), and 13 (Definitions).
• Public hearing: Text amendment to SZO Articles 12 (Board of Zoning Appeals) and 13 (Definitions).
• Public hearing: Text amendment to SZO Article 3.R (Entrance Corridor Overlay).
• Resolution endorsing participation in VDOT's Comprehensive Roadside Management Program for right-of-way east of TPIN 22-01-005H.
• Consent agenda: Core and Main water meters for $32,523.00.

The Town Council unanimously approved the FY 2026-2027 operating budget and a corresponding tax ordinance with no rate increases. Council also passed several zoning amendments to comply with state code and engaged a new legal firm. A resolution was approved for the town to participate in a VDOT roadside management program.

• Approved FY 2026-2027 operating budget (7-0)
• Approved tax ordinance for 2026-2027 with no rate increases (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment excluding permanent manufactured dwellings from Downtown and Historic Preservation Overlay Districts (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment updating Board of Zoning Appeals language and variance definitions (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment updating Entrance Corridor Overlay District (7-0)
• Approved resolution for participation in VDOT's Comprehensive Roadside Management Program (7-0)
• Accepted letter of engagement for legal services from Thompson McMullen (7-0)
• Approved $32,523 invoice for Core and Main water meters (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Smithfield Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been cancelled because no items were presented for consideration. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

The May 19, 2026 meeting of the Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review has been cancelled due to no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. No other action items are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes public comments and council comments.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget

The Smithfield Town Council held a special meeting on May 18, 2026, but no substantive decisions were recorded. The only action item listed was a public hearing for the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, but the minutes end before any discussion or vote. The meeting was largely procedural with public comments and council comments both having no speakers.

• No substantive decisions were made during the meeting

Town Council Committees

Smithfield Town Council committees meet to discuss operational updates from police, fire, and rescue; review April financial reports and consider a $32,000 water meters invoice; and hold pre-public hearing discussions on several zoning text amendments and a VDOT roadside management resolution. Three committees (Water/Sewer, Parks, Public Works) are cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

• Pre-public hearing discussion on zoning text amendments to SZO Articles 3.H (Downtown), 3.M (Historic Preservation Overlay), and 13 (Definitions)
• Pre-public hearing discussion on zoning text amendments to SZO Articles 12 (Board of Zoning Appeals) and 13 (Definitions)
• Pre-public hearing discussion on zoning text amendments to SZO Article 3.R (Entrance Corridor Overlay)
• Resolution endorsing the town's participation in VDOT's Comprehensive Roadside Management Program for a right-of-way east of TPIN 22-01-005H
• Authorization of $32,000 invoice for water meters from Core and Main

The Finance Committee recommended a $32,000 invoice for water meters for Town Council approval. The Public Buildings and Welfare Committee reviewed three zoning text amendments and a VDOT roadside management resolution, all of which will move to Town Council for public hearings. Several other committees were cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

• Recommended forwarding $32,000 Core and Main water meter invoice to Town Council
• Forwarded proposed zoning amendments excluding manufactured dwellings in Downtown/Historic districts to Town Council
• Forwarded proposed zoning amendments regarding Board of Zoning Appeals and variance definitions to Town Council
• Forwarded proposed Entrance Corridor Overlay text amendment to Town Council
• Forwarded resolution for VDOT Comprehensive Roadside Management Program participation to Town Council
• Water and Sewer Committee meeting cancelled
• Parks and Recreation Committee meeting cancelled
• Public Works Committee meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three text amendments to the Smithfield Zoning Ordinance concerning downtown, historic preservation, BZA, and entrance corridors. They will also discuss a special use permit for a short-term rental at 328 Main Street, an after-the-fact entrance corridor overlay at 803 South Church Street (The Oak & Ivy Taphouse), and a sign review at 1252 Smithfield Plaza. Additionally, they will discuss proposed text amendments to parking, loading, landscape, and screening regulations.

• Special use permit review for short-term rental at 328 Main Street (328 Main St LLC, applicant)
• After-the-fact entrance corridor overlay review for The Oak & Ivy Taphouse at 803 South Church Street
• Entrance corridor overlay (sign) for Scotty Signs at 1252 Smithfield Plaza
• Public hearings on text amendments to SZO Articles 3.H (Downtown), 3.M (Historic Preservation), and 13 (Definitions); Articles 12 (BZA) and 13; and Article 3.R (Entrance Corridor Overlay)
• Discussion of text amendments to SZO Articles 8 (Parking and Loading) and 9 (Landscape and Screening)

The Smithfield Planning Commission unanimously approved a one-year renewal of the special use permit for the short-term rental at 328 Main Street. The commission tabled the after-the-fact Entrance Corridor Overlay review for 803 South Church Street (Oak & Ivy Taphouse) until a comprehensive plan is submitted. It also approved a sign for 1252 Smithfield Plaza and forwarded a text amendment on zoning articles to Town Council with a 6-1 vote.

• Approved 1-year renewal of short-term rental SUP at 328 Main Street (unanimous)
• Tabled ECO review for Oak & Ivy Taphouse at 803 South Church Street until comprehensive plan presented (unanimous)
• Approved illuminated wall sign at 1252 Smithfield Plaza (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to Town Council for text amendments to zoning articles 3.H, 3.M, 3.R, 12, and 13 (6-1)
• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a $6.7 million bond issuance. They will also discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. Consent agenda items include approval of invoices over $20,000, three subdivision agreements, and a new fee schedule for infrastructure plan review.

• Public hearing on $6.7 million bond issuance
• Invoices: Sands Anderson $36,492.80; Lewis Construction $63,350 for water connection at Hearns Mobile Home Park
• Subdivision agreements for Modwash, Cypress Crossing Pump Station, and Cottages at Battery
• Proposed fee schedule adoption for infrastructure plan review
• Further discussion on FY 2026-2027 proposed budget

The Town Council voted 7-0 to approve a $6.7 million general obligation bond to finance the purchase of the Pierceville property, after a public hearing with no speakers. The bond carries a 5-year term with a fixed 3.9% interest rate. The Council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included invoices, subdivision agreements, a fee schedule, and meeting minutes.

• Approved $6.7M bond for Pierceville land acquisition (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $36,492.80 invoice to Sands Anderson (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $63,350.00 water connection at Hearns Mobile Home Park (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision agreement for Modwash (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved subdivision agreement for Cypress Crossing Pump Station (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved subdivision agreement for the Cottages at Battery (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Adopted fee schedule for Infrastructure Plan Review (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved Town Council summary minutes from April 7, 2026 (consent agenda, unanimous)

Town Council Committees

The Smithfield Town Council committees meet to receive a police operational update, consider a funding request for the Western Tidewater Free Clinic, and authorize invoices over $20,000. The Finance Committee will also discuss the FY 2026/2027 draft budget, while the Public Buildings Committee will consider subdivision agreements for Modwash, Cypress Crossing, and Cottages at Battery. Three committees (Water/Sewer, Parks/Recreation, Public Works) are cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

• Funding request for Western Tidewater Free Clinic
• March financial reports and graphs from Town Treasurer
• Authorization of invoices over $20,000: Sands Anderson ($36,492.80) and Lewis Construction ($63,350.00 for Hearn Mobile Home Park water service)
• Draft budget review for FY 2026/2027
• Subdivision agreements for Modwash, Cypress Crossing Pump Station, and Cottages at Battery

Town Council

The Smithfield Town Council will discuss a Land Use Matrix related to Special Use Permits. The meeting also includes procedural items and upcoming committee meetings.

• Discussion of Land Use Matrix for Special Use Permits

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

The Board will review several property applications regarding exterior changes and a driveway installation. The meeting also includes the approval of the February 17th, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Material and color change at 112 Main Street (Landmark)
• Style and shingle color change at 215 Cary Street
• Gravel driveway installation at 218 Clay Street
• Approval of February 17th, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Smithfield Planning Commission will consider three Entrance Corridor Overlay Reviews: a commercial project by Smithfield Retail Management LLC (TPIN 22-01-006C5), a sign application at 13474 Benns Church Boulevard by Scotty Signs, and an after-the-fact review at 803 South Church Street for The Oak & Ivy Taphouse. The commission also will vote on approving the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a director's report.

• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review for Smithfield Retail Management LLC (TPIN 22-01-006C5)
• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review for signs at 13474 Benns Church Boulevard by Scotty Signs
• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review (After the Fact) for The Oak & Ivy Taphouse at 803 South Church Street
• Approval of the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes

The Smithfield Planning Commission held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, but took no votes or formal decisions. The primary agenda item was an Entrance Corridor Overlay review for a proposed Starbucks and retail building, which had been tabled from the March 10 meeting and was discussed further without a vote. Commissioners also reviewed upcoming meetings and a joint session with the Town Council on Land Use Matrix guidelines.

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for MCSF, LLC, and the acquisition or disposition of real property. The body will also consider several utility easements and a vehicle maintenance contract.

• Public hearing for Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Future Land Use Map Amendment (TPIN # 22-01-026) for MCSF, LLC
• Public hearing for Acquisition / Disposition of Real Property
• Payment of $96,600.00 to Virginia Control & Electrical Services, LLC for generator at Cary Street Public Works Building
• Payment of $55,032.96 to Xylem
• Payment of $23,596.00 to Virginia Control & Electrical Services, LLC for Police Annex Building

The Council entered a closed session to discuss legal advice and interviews with law firms for general services. Following the session, the Council voted unanimously to certify the specific topics discussed.

• Approved entry into Closed Session (6-1)
• Approved certification of closed session topics (7-0)

Town Council Committees

The Smithfield Town Council Committees meet on March 23, 2026, with the Public Safety Committee receiving operational updates from police, fire, and rescue. The Finance Committee reviews funding requests for FY2026/2027 from seven organizations, February financial reports, and a recommendation to award a vehicle maintenance contract to Dave's Service Center. The Public Buildings and Welfare Committee holds a pre-public hearing discussion on a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for TPIN 22-01-026 by MCSF, LLC, and considers utility easements, a subdivision agreement, and discussion items including short-term rentals and the strategic plan. Three committees (Water and Sewer, Parks and Recreation, Public Works) are cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

• Pre-public hearing discussion on rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment, and future land use map amendment for TPIN 22-01-026 (MCSF, LLC)
• Funding requests for FY2026/2027 from seven organizations including The Genieve Shelter, Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program, and Friends of the Smithfield Library
• Recommendation to award vehicle maintenance services contract to Dave's Service Center
• Invoices over $20,000 requiring council authorization: Virginia Control & Electrical Services ($23,596) and Xylem ($55,032.96)
• Acceptance of utility easements for Liberty Live Baptist Church and Battery Park Storage, and supplemental agreement for Phase A Section 1 of Mallory Pointe

Board of Historic and Architectural Review

The Smithfield Board of Historic & Architectural Review meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026 was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items to consider before the Board. No decisions or discussions were held.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Smithfield Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for March 17, 2026 was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No zoning decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting. The notice also provides contact information for ADA assistance.

• Meeting canceled – no agenda items to consider

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning, Comprehensive Plan amendment, and Future Land Use Map amendment for 19351 Battery Park Road, proposed by MCSF, LLC. The commission will also review an Entrance Corridor Overlay application for Smithfield Retail Management LLC and consider approval of the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comments are invited on non-hearing items.

• Public hearing: Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Future Land Use Map Amendment - 19351 Battery Park Road (MCSF, LLC applicant)
• Entrance Corridor Overlay Review - TPIN 22-01-006C5 - Smithfield Retail Management LLC C/O Steven Barrett
• Approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes

The commission entered a closed session at 6:33 p.m. for legal consultation and returned at 7:13 p.m. A public hearing was held on a rezoning request for 0.251 acre at 19351 Battery Park Road, but no vote or decision was recorded. The meeting concluded without any approvals, denials, or tabled actions.