Colonial Beach officials weigh coffee roastery permit, budget amendment, and zoning appointment
Colonial Beach officials were scheduled to consider a conditional use permit for a coffee roastery, a $6,173 budget amendment for fire programs, and the appointment of a new zoning administrator during recent meetings. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, meaning final outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.
Town Council
The Colonial Beach Town Council was scheduled to meet on July 15, 2026, to act on several resolutions and hold a public hearing.
Agenda items included:
- **Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-03):** A public hearing and consideration of a permit for a specialty coffee roastery and retail bar at 201 Wilder Avenue.
- **Resolution #28-26:** An amendment to the FY 2025-2026 budget appropriating $6,173 in additional grant funds for Fire Programs.
- **Resolution #29-26:** The appointment of Natasha Tucker as Zoning Administrator.
- **Discussion:** Mobile Vending Vehicles.
- **Proclamation:** Recognizing National Parks and Recreation Month.
The council was also scheduled to approve minutes from May and June 2026.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission was set to hold a public hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding a request by Joseph and Young Mia Holland for an exception (CBAE 26-01) to allow encroachment into a Resource Protection Area. The request is to grade and construct a 15x28 ft in-ground swimming pool within 0.019 acre of the Resource Protection Area along the Potomac River at 1017 Lee Street (Tax ID #3A3-2-105-4).
Other scheduled items included:
- **Director's Report:** Noting 32 permits issued in June, with 111 short-term rental applications received to date.
- **Old Business:** Updates to the Comprehensive Plan and the 2026 Work Plan.
- **New Business:** Review of state legislative changes.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission was scheduled to meet on July 7, 2026. The agenda included a review of 2025 activities and programs, a discussion of park rules and signage, planning for 2026 events, and a review of council recommendations. Public comment was available on the agenda.
Coming up
There are no upcoming meetings listed for the next 14 days.