Charles Town boards set development hearings, tree grants, and employee benefits discussions in July
Charles Town's advisory boards and commissions have a full July agenda, with public hearings scheduled on major subdivision plans, a downtown demolition request, and proposed zoning changes. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below, the items reflect what each body was scheduled to take up, not final outcomes.
Planning Commission: Norborne-Glebe Phase 16 and Langlet Farm South hearings
The Planning Commission met July 6 and was scheduled to hold public hearings on two items: the Norborne-Glebe Phase 16 preliminary plan (SLD2025-102) and an amendment to the zoning use table for the Old Town Mixed Use Commercial District (TXA2026-101). The commission was also set to conduct completeness reviews of the Huntfield Phases 9 & 11 sketch plan (SLD2026-102) and to review bond initiation requests for Augustine Manor Phase 1 (BR2026-105) and Thomfair Self-Storage (BR2026-106).
A special meeting July 13 was scheduled to continue the public hearing on the Langlet Farm South Sketch Plan (SLD2026-01). No other specific decisions were listed.
Historic Landmarks Commission: demolition and grant hearings
The Historic Landmarks Commission met July 13 and was scheduled to hold a public hearing on a demolition request for 131/133 W. Washington St. (COA2026-09) and a grant request for 208 S. George St. (FIP2026-03). Presentations were also listed for 212 N. George St. by Forrest Pritchard, 307 E. Washington St. by Alexander Salgado, and Funtopia Facade Grant proposed materials by Gary Smith.
Tree Board: native species list and grant opportunity
The Tree Board met July 8 and was scheduled to discuss a proposed approved list of native trees and shrubs for planning and zoning ordinances. The agenda also listed discussion of WV Department of Forestry Community Grants of up to $50,000, a Bee City USA application process and resolution for City Council, consideration of development fees for the Tree Board within the subdivision ordinance, and a water abatement request for a tree nursery at 206 W. Liberty Street.
Personnel Committee: insurance, raises, and City Manager evaluation
The Personnel Committee met July 13 and was scheduled to discuss an update on insurance coverage from 85% to 90%, a Paypoint presentation on benefits to market, sick time sharing for former employees, a referral to apply raises during July and January pay runs, and scheduling a meeting for the City Manager's annual evaluation.
Infrastructure Committee: repaving and stormwater
The Infrastructure Committee met July 9 and was scheduled to review the Liberty Street Stormwater Project, a repaving plan, and an update on the Congress and Lawrence Street intersection. The agenda also included EPA Thriving Communities Grant next steps and speed radar data for S. George Street, S. Samuel Street, and Barksdale Drive.
Board of Parks and Recreation: maintenance plan and openings
The Board of Parks and Recreation met July 9 and was scheduled to review a draft Charles Town Parks and Recreation Maintenance Plan. The agenda also listed a pickleball courts grand opening, Happy Retreat Bridge dedication, a skatepark bridge vandalism report, and trail maintenance at Happy Retreat.
Building Commission: routine agenda
The Building Commission met July 9 at 3:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda listed standard procedural items — call to order, approval of minutes, unfinished business, new business, and adjournment. No specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, or fee items were identified.
Coming up
No meetings are listed on the provided schedule for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly posted meetings or rescheduled hearings.