Planning Commission Work Session, October 8, 2026
Votes on Residences at University Center rezoning briefing
What happened
The Loudoun County Planning Commission voted 5-2-2 (Commissioners Combs and Myers opposed; Banks and Jasper absent) to approve Commission Permits 2025-0001 and 2025-0003 for the county's Western Loudoun Recreation Complex (LEGI 2025-0001) and to forward Special Exceptions 2025-00…
- Jurisdiction
- Loudoun County, VA
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- October 8, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 9
Western Loudoun Recreation Complex commission permits and special exceptions
Approved Commission Permits 2025-0001 and 2025-0003 for the county regional park and recreation complex near Purcellville along Route 7. The commission forwarded SPEX 2025-0012, 2025-0013 and 2026-0033 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. The applicant is the county's Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI). The project adds more than 3.5 acres of tree conservation area and a 10-foot berm. Water demand is about 15,000 gallons per day on average and about 30,000 gallons per day at maximum. Vote 5-2-2: Combs and Myers opposed; Banks and Jasper absent.
- subject to Commission Permit plat dated August 31, 2026
- conditions of approval dated September 25, 2026
- 3.5+ acres additional tree conservation area
- 10-foot berm on east side adjacent to residences
- recommend Board consider off-site well monitoring and repair/replacement condition similar to Valley Commerce proffer
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Loudoun County Planning Commission voted 5-2-2 (Commissioners Combs and Myers opposed; Banks and Jasper absent) to approve Commission Permits 2025-0001 and 2025-0003 for the county's Western Loudoun Recreation Complex (LEGI 2025-0001) and to forward Special Exceptions 2025-00…
Key Decisions (9)
Western Loudoun Recreation Complex commission permits and special exceptions
One Loudoun Animal Hospital briefing
Residences at University Center rezoning briefing
Berwick Energy Storage briefing
Loudoun County Adult Detention Center expansion briefing
DOAM: FSM cultural resources standards
DOAM: FSM fire apparatus access road shoulders
CPAM: 2026 review of Countywide Transportation Plan phase 1
ZOAM/ZMAP: Route 28 tax district remapping
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (6)
Western Loudoun Recreation Complex
Other
One Loudoun Animal Hospital
Commercial
Residences at University Center
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Groundwater capacity and neighbor well protection are key issues in…
Infrastructure
Battery energy storage applications are growing (Evergreen nearing operation, Berwick…
Housing Demand
Office-to-residential conversion pressure is visible at University Center, where two…
Other
Route 28 tax district properties will be remapped from the…
Who Spoke (15)
On the record: 5 commissioners, 2 staff members, 2 applicants, and the applicant's representative.
Agenda results
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