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Planning Commission Reviews Zoning Changes

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Planning Commission Reviews Zoning Changes

Staff said it would recommend denying the proposed casino-related zoning amendment at the May 18, 2026, public hearing after Virginia Senate Bill 756 was vetoed. The commission also reviewed a proposal to streamline approvals for personal-service businesses and a request to operate a 12-child home daycare at 1001 Jeff Ryan Drive.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Planning Commission Work Session on housing

Staff withdrew Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZOTA #26-03, which would have defined casino-related terms and established land-use rules for casino establishments, from the agenda.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Commission Reviews Nearly 1,000 Proposed Homes

The Planning Commission reviewed two redevelopment proposals that could add approximately 987 residential units: about 525 at 575 Herndon Parkway and 462 at 250 Exchange Place. The commission also discussed a proposed zoning update for Chesapeake Bay protections, a hair-services special exception, traffic, parking, infrastructure costs, open-space maintenance, and tree preservation.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Commission Reviews 525-Home Metro-Area Proposal

The Planning Commission reviewed a preliminary plan to redevelop 575 Herndon Parkway with approximately 525 homes, retail and office/flex space, structured parking, reconstructed bus bays, and a promenade connection toward the Metro pavilion. No formal decision was made; revised materials and a full staff report are expected before the proposal returns for review.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Daycare Expansion and Capital Plan Reviewed

The Planning Commission did not record a final decision on a request to increase a home-based daycare’s enrollment from seven to 12 children. Commissioners discussed parking, drop-off locations, operating conditions, and possible traffic counts, while also reviewing a six-year capital plan containing 37 projects.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

Capital planning review sets next steps

The Planning Commission reviewed the six-year Capital Improvement Program process and the ClearGov budgeting platform, with no action required at this meeting. Staff was asked to provide prioritization guidelines and weighting criteria before the next work session on January 12, 2026.

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Briefing

Oct 20, 2025

Planning Rules Changes Discussed

The Planning Commission discussed proposed zoning and subdivision ordinance updates intended to conform with the Code of Virginia and clarify administrative processes. The related changes would reflect the removal of planning commission and governing body approval authority from certain administrative plat and plan reviews. No vote or final recommendation was recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Zoning Notice Changes Need Further Review

The Planning Commission did not vote on ZOTA #25-04, a proposed update to the zoning ordinance. Commissioners appeared divided over whether adjacent-property letters should require five days' notice or the Town's existing 15-day notice, with further discussion planned for September 22, 2025.

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