Danville public meetings in 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on three special exception permit applications to allow short-term rentals as principal uses at 236 Ruskin Street, 513 Middle Street, and 197 Wood Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting.

• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00608 by Lumbu Managements at 236 Ruskin Street
• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00579 by Este Gardner at 513 Middle Street
• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00576 by Gibson Investing LLC at 197 Wood Avenue

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a work session on December 17, 2024. Items include a presentation from the Community Development Authority, program and economic development updates. The Council will then convene a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and prospective business/industry related to economic development, as permitted by Virginia law.

• Community Development Authority Presentation
• Economic Development Update
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition (Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(3))
• Closed meeting for prospective business/industry (Code of Virginia §2.2-3711(A)(5))

The Danville City Council held a work session where staff and consultants presented on Community Development Authorities (CDAs), a financing tool for public infrastructure tied to private development. No formal decisions were made on the CDA. The Council also voted 7-0-2 to enter a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and economic development prospects, and later certified the closed meeting as compliant with Virginia law.

• Heard presentation on Community Development Authorities (no action)
• Voted 7-0-2 to recess into closed meeting for real property and economic development discussions
• Certified closed meeting compliance with Virginia FOIA (9-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several agenda items, including a $5,600,000 budget appropriation for renovations at the Dan River Falls building to house city offices, a lease agreement with Averett University for fixed base operator services at the Danville Regional Airport, and an amendment to the city code to create a partial real estate tax exemption for multifamily/commercial structures. The council will also vote on budget amendments for a USDA grant for food services at the W. W. Moore Jr. Detention Home and a juvenile crime control program grant, plus reappointments to boards and commissions.

• Appropriation of $5,600,000 from unassigned fund balance and operating funds for renovations at Dan River Falls building for city offices
• Lease agreement with Averett University to provide fixed base operator services at Danville Regional Airport
• Ordinance amending Chapter 37 (Taxation) to add partial real estate tax exemption for multifamily/commercial structures
• Budget amendment accepting $70,489 USDA grant for food services at W. W. Moore Jr. Detention Home
• Budget amendment for $86,999 grant plus $39,830 local share ($126,829 total) for juvenile crime control programs including electronic monitoring

The Danville City Council approved a consent agenda including a $5.6M appropriation for renovations at the Dan River Falls building for city offices, along with two grant appropriations for the W.W. Moore Jr. Detention Home. It also approved a lease agreement with Averett University for fixed base operator services at the airport (8-1) and amended the city code to expand real estate tax abatement incentives for multifamily/commercial structures citywide (9-0).

• Approved $5.6M for Dan River Falls renovations (9-0)
• Approved $70,489 USDA grant for detention home food services (9-0)
• Approved $126,829 juvenile justice grant for detention home programs (9-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Averett University for airport FBO services (8-1)
• Amended Chapter 37 to add tax abatement for multifamily/commercial structures (9-0)
• Reappointed members to Building Code Board, Retirement Board, Fair Housing Board, Planning Commission (9-0)
• Appointed Sylvester Townes to Planning Commission and James Bebeau to Industrial Development Authority (9-0)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for property improvements. The request involves adding a door, transom, side lights, and new windows at 912 Green Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00562: 912 Green Street window and door modifications

River District Design Commission

The commission is meeting to review and decide on four applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve property modifications and maintenance within the River District.

• Door and window decals at 530 Craghead Street (PZ24-00596)
• Maintenance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bridge on Main Street (PZ24-00616)
• Rooftop patio conversion at 553 Lynn Street (PZ24-00591)
• Storefront painting at 314 Lynn Street (PZ24-00621)

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will consider multiple action items including lease agreements, property management software, roof replacement at 527 Bridge Street with associated credit financing, and the purchase of three parcels on Shelton and Lynn Streets for up to $50,000. The board will also discuss real property acquisition and economic development matters in a closed session.

• Lease agreement with Michael Cheek for 208 North Union St Suite 202
• Lease agreements with Carter Craig, Bass, Blair & Kushner for parking and office space at 126 S Union St
• Resolution to replace roof at 527 Bridge Street via contract with Garland/DBS Inc. and obtain credit financing
• Purchase of parcels 22329, 21745, and 21746 at Shelton and Lynn Streets for up to $50,000
• Approval for River District Events LLC to use lot at Main and Craghead Streets for New Year's Eve event

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved a $750,000 loan to Lansing Melbourne Group, LLC, and authorized roof repairs at 527 Bridge Street not to exceed $689,788 with financing from First National Bank. The board also approved property purchases for downtown parking, multiple lease agreements, and use of city lots for events. All votes were unanimous except one recusal on the Lansing Melbourne loan.

• Approved $750,000 loan to Lansing Melbourne Group, LLC (5-0, Barker recused)
• Approved roof replacement at 527 Bridge Street up to $689,788 via Garland/DBS Inc. and Lee-Kesler Roofing (6-0)
• Approved financing with First National Bank for roof repairs at 527 Bridge Street (6-0)
• Approved purchase of parcels 22329, 21745, 21746 from Shelton Street LLC for downtown parking (6-0)
• Approved lease to Michael W. Cheek at 208 North Union Street, Suite 202 (6-0)
• Approved two leases to Carter Craig law firm at Patton Street and 126 South Union Street (6-0)
• Approved Caesar's Virginia use of Bishop Road parking lot for fireworks/drone display (6-0)
• Approved River District Events LLC use of Main & Craghead lot for New Year's Eve celebration (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Danville Regional Airport Commission will discuss new business items including a presentation from Danville Community College on the Aviation Maintenance Training Program, updates on site prep construction projects, and a review of the FY26 Operating Budget and Capital Projects. They will also review items from the April 19, 2024 Strategic Planning meeting and receive an FBO Management Update. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion and review items.

• Danville Community College Aviation Maintenance Training Program presentation
• Update on site prep construction projects
• Review of FY26 Operating Budget and Capital Projects
• Review of items from the April 19, 2024 Strategic Planning meeting
• FBO Management Update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission approved the FY26 capital program, adding a terminal generator and Runway 2/20 LED lighting upgrade. They also reviewed the FY26 operating budget, with a proposed increase in building repair funds. Site prep work continues for the Corporate Hangar and Aviation Training Facility projects, with the latter expected to begin in February 2025.

• Approved FY26 capital program including terminal generator and Runway 2/20 LED lighting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes of November 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reversed agenda items 4 and 5 (unanimous)
• Consensus to construct 10,000 sq ft hangar in t-hangar area
• Discussed FY26 operating budget with proposed increase in building repairs from $25,000 to $40,000

Danville Utility Commission

The Commission will meet to review the financial report and the 2025 Biennial Rate Study. The body will also discuss the minutes from the October 28, 2024 meeting.

• 2025 Biennial Rate Study
• Financial Report

The Danville Utility Commission met on December 10, 2024, and approved the minutes from the October 28, 2024 meeting. Staff presented financial statements for September 2024, and a consultant reviewed rate requirements for fiscal years 2026-2027, suggesting changes in all rate classes. No formal decisions were made on the rate study.

• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority is meeting to discuss funding and land management for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. The board will consider a loan for property acquisition and a reimbursement for water system improvements.

• Proposed $1,895,000.00 loan from Virginia Small Business Financing Authority to purchase 289.47 acres at 5981 Berry Hill Road
• Proposed $1,220,222.00 reimbursement to Danville Utilities for Water System Improvements Phase II at Berry Hill
• Proposed one-year lease renewal with Mountain View Farms of Virginia, L.C. for 30 acres on Stateline Bridge Road for $1,200
• Report from the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
• Closed session to discuss prospective businesses and real property acquisition/disposition

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a commitment letter for a $1,895,000 loan from the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority to finance the purchase of approximately 289 acres near the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. The board also approved a $1,220,222 reimbursement to Danville Utilities for Phase II water system improvements and a one-year lease renewal with Mountain View Farms for $1,200. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved $1,895,000 VSBFA loan commitment for 289.47-acre purchase (4-0)
• Approved $1,220,222 reimbursement to Danville Utilities for Phase II water work (4-0)
• Approved one-year lease renewal with Mountain View Farms for $1,200 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests and special use permits, including a proposal to rezone 1819 North Main Street to Neighborhood Commercial and a request to waive sign area limits for Danville Public Schools.

• Rezone 1819 North Main Street from OT-R to N-C Neighborhood Commercial
• Danville Public Schools seeks waiver for maximum sign area at 280 Christopher Lane
• Patterson's Residential Services requests a special use permit for a group home at 145 Sherwood Drive
• Rezone 924 Arnett Boulevard from OT-R to HR-C Highway Retail Commercial
• Garrett Shifflett requests a waiver of maximum density at 553 Lynn Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the new Comprehensive Plan, 'PLANDanville.' The agenda includes multiple rezonings and special use permits, such as a 22.5-acre rezoning for multi-family and assisted living on Goodyear Blvd, and a group home at 158 Montague Street. Council will also consider several budget amendments, including $5.6 million for renovations at Dan River Falls, and the city manager's amended employment agreement.

• Adoption of new Comprehensive Plan 'PLANDanville'
• Rezoning 22.5 acres on Goodyear Blvd to multi-family and assisted living (J. Cubas Holdings)
• $5.6 million budget amendment for renovations at Dan River Falls
• Special use permit for group home at 158 Montague Street (with possible denial)
• Special use permit for child daycare center at 130 Clarkson Street

Danville City Council adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, "PlanDanville: A Comprehensive Plan for a Unified Future," and approved a rezoning of 22.50 acres on Goodyear Boulevard from highway retail and threshold residential to multi-family residential. Council also granted several special use permits, including assisted living residences and a density waiver on Goodyear Boulevard, a group home at 158 Montague Street, and a child daycare center at 130 Clarkson Street. Three budget ordinances — USDA food service grant funds, juvenile justice grant funding, and $5.6 million for Dan River Falls renovations — were presented by first reading and lie over before final adoption.

• Adopted the new Comprehensive Plan "PlanDanville: A Comprehensive Plan for a Unified Future" (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 22.50 acres at Goodyear Blvd (Parcels 76199 and 75939) to M-R Multi-Family Residential (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for assisted living residences at Goodyear Blvd (9-0)
• Approved special use permit waiving maximum density at Goodyear Blvd (9-0)
• Approved rezoning Parcels 02809 and 02854 on North Main Street from Old Town Residential to Attached Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 2608 Westover Drive from Suburban Residential to Attached Residential (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for a group home at 158 Montague Street (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for a child daycare center at 130 Clarkson Street (8-0-1, Whittle absent)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear old business on a special exception permit for short-term rental at 109 Stanley Drive, and new business on two similar permits at 411 Ross Street and 1219 Lockett Drive. All applications seek to allow short-term rental as principal use under Article 2 Section Y. The board will also approve minutes from its October 17 meeting and work session.

• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00208 by Good Living Group LLC at 109 Stanley Drive (old business)
• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00524 by Kelsey Donley at 411 Ross Street (new business)
• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00552 by Timothy Beard at 1219 Lockett Drive (new business)
• Approval of October 17, 2024 minutes and work session minutes

General

The Danville City Council work session will include a discussion of the parking study. No decisions or votes are indicated for this item. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Discussion of Parking Study

The Danville City Council held a special work session to discuss downtown parking strategies, enforcement, and two proposed parking deck projects on Spring Street and Lynn Street. City staff presented a six-point recommendation including a parking authority and compliance enforcement, alongside cost estimates of $16 million to $17 million per deck. Council reached a consensus agreement to move forward with the increased compliance strategy and authorized continuing design work for the Lynn Street parking deck.

• Reached consensus agreement to move forward with increased downtown parking compliance strategy
• Reached consensus to proceed with planning and design work for the Lynn and Shelton Street parking deck

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several financial matters including authorizing up to $16 million in bonds for capital projects, accepting $500,000 in Virginia Department of Health grants for lead service line inventory, and endorsing VDOT applications for highway safety and bridge repair. They will also consider granting tax-exempt status to God's Pit Crew and reappointing members to the Industrial Development Authority.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $16 million in bonds to finance capital projects
• Ordinance accepting $500,000 in VDH grants for lead service line inventory
• Resolutions endorsing FY2026 VDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program, State of Good Repair Primary Extensions, and Locally Owned Bridges Program applications
• Public hearing and ordinance to designate God's Pit Crew as exempt from local real and personal property taxes
• Reappointment of T. Neal Morris and Russell Reynolds to the Industrial Development Authority

The Danville City Council approved a $16 million bond issuance for capital projects, with Council Member Whittle dissenting. The council also approved consent agenda items, including a $500,000 lead service line inventory grant, and reappointed two members to the Industrial Development Authority. Additionally, the council endorsed three VDOT funding applications, granted tax-exempt status to God's Pit Crew, and introduced a budget amendment to anticipate bond proceeds.

• Approved $16M bond issuance for capital projects (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $500,000 lead service line inventory grant (9-0)
• Reappointed T. Neal Morris and Russell Reynolds to Industrial Development Authority (9-0)
• Endorsed VDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program application (9-0)
• Endorsed VDOT State of Good Repair Primary Extensions application (9-0)
• Endorsed VDOT State of Good Repair Locally Owned Bridges application (9-0)
• Granted tax-exempt status to God's Pit Crew (9-0)
• Introduced budget amendment anticipating bond proceeds (first reading)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a work session to receive program and economic development updates. The agenda includes a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition or disposition and a prospective business or industry.

• Program update
• Economic development update
• Closed meeting regarding acquisition or disposition of real property
• Closed meeting regarding a prospective business or industry

Council discussed relocating Parks & Recreation to the White Mill; eight members voiced support and one was undecided, but no formal vote was taken. The City Manager noted the majority support and said he believed the outcome would be positive. Council also entered a closed meeting to discuss the City Manager's contract, property acquisition, and economic development projects, and certified the closed session as lawful.

• Discussed moving Parks & Recreation to White Mill; 8 members in favor, 1 maybe (no formal vote)
• Entered closed meeting to discuss City Manager's contract, property purchase, and economic development (9-0)
• Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia law (8-0-1, Vogler absent)

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will consider several resolutions, including the approval of a purchase agreement for 800 West Main Street from CVS Pharmacy. Other items include a parking lease at 424 Memorial Drive, a purchase of property on South Union Street, a contract to resurface a parking lot, and an architecture services contract up to $55,000. The board will vote on each resolution during the regular meeting.

• Resolution approving a parking lease agreement with Alexander Company, Inc. for the lower level of Dan River Falls at 424 Memorial Drive
• Resolution approving a purchase agreement for 800 West Main Street, Parcel No. 56612, from CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
• Resolution approving a purchase agreement for 118 South Union Street, parcels #20204, #22131, and #20219, from CC & B Real Estate LLP
• Resolution to approve a contract to resurface the parking lot at 816 Monument St, Danville
• Resolution approving a contract with Solex Architecture not to exceed $55,000 for architecture, engineering, and development services at 620‑622 North Main Street

The Industrial Development Authority approved several resolutions, including parking lease, property purchases, paving, utility easement, flag pole replacement, and contracts for architectural and engineering services. All votes were unanimous among present members. The board also entered a closed session for confidential business discussions.

• Approved parking lease agreement with The Alexander Company, Inc. for lower level parking at 424 Memorial Drive (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for 800 West Main Street, Parcel 56612 (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement and purchase of 118-132 South Union Street (5-0)
• Approved re-surface paving contract at 816 Monument Street not to exceed $63,000 (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of 10' utility easement to City of Danville on Lockett Drive, Parcel 75918 (5-0)
• Approved replacement of 13 flag poles and flags on Bridge Street not to exceed $45,937.17 (5-0)
• Approved contract with SOLEX Architecture not to exceed $55,000 for 620-622 North Main Street (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Hurt & Proffitt Inc. not to exceed $177,000 for Gypsum Road engineering (5-0)

River District Design Commission

The November 14, 2024 meeting of the River District Design Commission has been canceled because no cases were filed by the October 31 deadline.

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority will review an update to the regional economic development plan and consider several resolutions: a performance agreement offering tax rebates, fee waivers and grants totaling up to $13.5 million for a new industry at the Berry Hill megasite; a memorandum of understanding with Southwestern Virginia Gas Company for gas‑infrastructure work up to $15 million; a $20 million loan authorization from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission; and a mitigation agreement with HGS, LLC involving a $50,000 fee. A financial status report will also be presented.

• Resolution 2024-11-13-5B: performance agreement with tax rebates, up to $1,000,000 building permit fee waiver, up to $2,015,000 enterprise zone jobs grant, up to $11,500,000 land cost grant for Berry Hill megasite in exchange for $1,350,600,000 investment and 2,015 jobs
• Resolution 2024-11-13-5C: MOU with Southwestern Virginia Gas Company for natural gas infrastructure at Berry Hill, not to exceed $15,000,000
• Resolution 2024-11-13-5D: authorization for a $20,000,000 loan from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission for a gas gate and service extension at Berry Hill
• Resolution 2024-11-13-5E: mitigation agreement with HGS, LLC for wetlands work at Berry Hill, including a $50,000 fee for a 2‑year option to purchase environmental credits
• Presentation of an update to the Regional Economic Development Plan

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a Local Performance Agreement providing up to $14.5 million in incentives for a Microporous facility at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, contingent on $1.35 billion in investment and 2,015 jobs. The board also authorized a gas infrastructure MOU with Southwestern Virginia Gas Company, a $20 million Tobacco Commission loan term sheet, and a wetland mitigation agreement with HGS, LLC. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution 2024-11-13-5B: Local Performance Agreement for Microporous facility (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11-13-5C: MOU with Southwestern Virginia Gas Company for gas infrastructure up to $15M (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11-13-5D: Term sheet for $20M Tobacco Commission loan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-11-13-5E: Mitigation agreement with HGS, LLC for wetland credits (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will consider adopting the City of Danville Comprehensive Plan, which sets goals for future land use decisions. The commission will also review two rezoning applications and ten special use permit requests, including a group home, a child daycare center, a hotel/motel, and a mini-storage warehouse. A code amendment to the zoning ordinance is also proposed.

• Adoption of the City of Danville Comprehensive Plan establishing future land use goals
• Rezoning of Parcels 02809 and 02854 from OT-R Old Town Residential to A-R Attached Residential (SPM Empowerment and Skills Inc.)
• Rezoning of 2608 Westover Drive from S-R Suburban Residential to A-R Attached Residential (Sandra Salas Tamayo)
• Special use permit for a group home at 158 Montague Street (Phoenix House LLC)
• Code amendment request to create Item 27 'Uses permitted by right and by special use permit in the HR-C District' (BWWDD, LLC)

Airport Commission

The Danville Regional Airport Commission will hear presentations from Danville Public Schools and Averett University on their aviation sciences and aeronautics programs. Members will also receive updates on site prep construction projects, review items from a previous strategic planning meeting, and get a fixed-base operator management update. Public comment will be taken on agenda items.

• Presentation by Dr. Angela Hairston on Danville Public Schools Aviation Sciences Program
• Presentation by Travis Williams on Averett University Aeronautics Program
• Update on site prep construction projects
• Review of items discussed at the April 19, 2024 Strategic Planning meeting
• FBO Management Update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission received updates regarding Danville Public Schools' new Aviation Science Pathways program, Averett University's aeronautics program and FBO management, and site preparation construction projects. The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2024, meeting. No other formal regulatory or financial votes were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda for the November 12, 2024 meeting
• Approved minutes of the October 8, 2024 Airport Commission meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a special use permit for Lightshift Energy to build a public utilities facility (battery storage) at 900 Mount Cross Road, on a tax exemption request from Present Help Ministries, and on issuing up to $16 million in bonds for capital projects. Council will also consider first readings of a resolution for a 12 megawatt battery storage system and an ordinance to amend the budget for $500,000 in state grants for lead service line inventory. Additionally, proclamations will be made for Shop Small, Shop Local Month and Disability Rights and Resource Center Awareness Day.

• Special use permit for battery storage facility at 900 Mount Cross Rd by Lightshift Energy
• Tax exemption request from Present Help Ministries
• Issuance of up to $16 million in bonds for capital projects
• Resolution for 12 MW battery energy storage system agreement
• $500,000 budget amendment for lead service line inventory grants

The Danville City Council approved a special use permit for Lightshift Energy to build a battery storage facility at 900 Mount Cross Road, with an 8-0-1 vote (Campbell absent). The council also approved a resolution for 12 megawatts of battery storage capacity and granted tax-exempt status to Present Help Ministries. Two ordinances—a $16 million bond issuance and a $500,000 lead service line inventory grant—were introduced on first reading and will be considered for final adoption later.

• Approved special use permit for Lightshift Energy battery facility at 900 Mount Cross Road (8-0-1)
• Approved resolution for 12 MW battery storage agreement with Danville Utilities (8-0-1)
• Granted tax-exempt status to Present Help Ministries (8-0-1)
• Introduced $16M bond ordinance for capital projects on first reading
• Introduced $500K lead service line inventory grant ordinance on first reading
• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes as presented

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the draft Comprehensive Plan and consider appointments to boards and commissions. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss prospective business or industry developments.

• Review of Draft Comprehensive Plan (Council Letter CL-1681)
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry

Council agreed to let the City Manager move ahead with a $300,000 agreement with the mall to explore renovating space for Social Services, with the city paying half the cost. The plan for Parks and Recreation to move into the White Mill's prime first-floor space faced opposition and was not approved. Council also agreed to put appointments to the Industrial Development Authority on an upcoming business meeting.

• Agreed to move ahead with $300K agreement with mall for Social Services space study
• Agreed to place Industrial Development Authority reappointments on upcoming business meeting
• Parks and Recreation White Mill relocation not approved due to council opposition
• Closed meeting held for economic development discussions (8-0-1)

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will consider the minutes from its September 23, 2024 meeting, review the latest financial report, and hear a presentation on the city’s Comprehensive Plan. No specific actions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Review minutes of September 23, 2024 Commission meeting
• Financial Report presentation
• Presentation on City’s Comprehensive Plan

The Danville Utility Commission met on October 28, 2024, and approved the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting unanimously. Staff presented utility financial statements, and the Director of Planning presented Chapter 4 of the City's Comprehensive Plan, which is scheduled for Planning Commission and City Council review in November and December. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commission of Architectural Review

The meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024, is canceled. This is due to a lack of cases being filed by the October 10, 2024, deadline.

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will discuss and vote on resolutions regarding the assignment and assumption of a Purchase Agreement with Schoolfield Community Partners LLC, as well as an amendment to that agreement. The meeting will also include a closed session permitted by state code for property acquisition and legal consultation.

• Resolution for assignment and assumption of Purchase Agreement
• Resolution for amendment to Purchase Agreement
• Closed meeting for property acquisition and legal consultation

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved an assignment and assumption of a purchase agreement with Schoolfield Community Partners LLC for a 142-acre tract to be marketed for single-family housing at an upcoming housing summit. It also approved an amendment to the purchase agreement, allowing the current owners to go public with the sale for $30,000. Both motions passed unanimously with four votes in favor and no opposition.

• Approved assignment and assumption of purchase agreement for 142-acre tract (4-0)
• Approved amendment to purchase agreement allowing owners to go public for $30,000 (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two applications for Special Exception Permits. Both requests seek to allow short-term rentals as the principal use at specific residential properties.

• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00459 for short-term rental at 304 Wood Avenue
• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00519 for short-term rental at 185 Howeland Circle

General

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss updates regarding short-term rentals. The agenda also includes a review of procedures and other concerns or questions.

• Short-term rental update

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority is reviewing contracts for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill and a utility easement for the Cyber Park project. The body will also receive financial status reports and hold a closed session regarding prospective businesses and real property.

• Cemetery relocation services from WSP USA Inc. for Lot 3 of Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill (not to exceed $353,553.00)
• Market assessment services from Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. for Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill ($65,000.00)
• Revised permanent easement of approximately 1.608 acres for transmission lines at the Cyber Park project
• Financial Status Reports as of September 30, 2024

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved three resolutions: a contract with WSP USA Inc. for cemetery relocation services at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill for up to $353,553; a $65,000 contract with Jones Lang LaSalle for a market analysis, funded by a grant; and a revised permanent easement of about 1.608 acres to the City of Danville for a substation in the Cyber Park. The Authority also accepted the September 30, 2024 financial report and held a closed session for legal and business matters. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 2024-10-16-5A: cemetery relocation services from WSP USA Inc., fee not to exceed $353,553 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-10-16-5B: location consulting services from Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., lump sum $65,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-10-16-5C: revised permanent easement of approximately 1.608 acres to City of Danville for transmission lines and substation in Cyber Park (4-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
• Voted to convene closed session for legal and business matters (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (4-0)
• Moved November meeting to November 13 at noon

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider two budget appropriations: a $5,000 state aviation grant with a matching $5,000 local share for the Danville Regional Airport, and $2,000,000 from the General Fund for a Housing Study Action Plan. The meeting also includes reappointments to the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the River District Design Commission, a review of September 30 General Fund financials, and a public hearing on abandoning three city easements at the Southern Virginia Megasite in Berry Hill.

• Ordinance amendment to provide $5,000 State Department of Aviation grant and $5,000 local share (total $10,000) for aviation promotion at Danville Regional Airport
• Ordinance amendment to allocate $2,000,000 from the Unassigned General Fund Balance for the Housing Study Action Plan
• Resolution reappointing Vanessa Cain and Faye Brown to the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Resolution reappointing Andrew Hessler and Courtney Nicholas to the River District Design Commission
• Resolution authorizing abandonment of three city easements at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill in Pittsylvania County

The City Council approved budget appropriations for an aviation grant and a housing study action plan. Members also authorized the abandonment of three city easements in Pittsylvania County and confirmed several board reappointments. Proposals to reduce real estate taxes and allocate casino revenue to utility funds were defeated.

• Approved $10,000 aviation promotion grant budget amendment (9-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 budget appropriation for housing study (9-0)
• Reappointed members to housing and design boards (9-0)
• Authorized abandonment of three city easements (9-0)
• Approved study on real estate tax reduction (7-2)
• Rejected $0.10 real estate tax rate reduction (3-5-1)
• Rejected proposal to allocate casino funds to utility department (1-8)
• Meals tax reduction motion failed for lack of second

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024 was canceled because no cases were filed by the September 26, 2024 deadline. No agenda items were considered.

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will consider approvals for interior upgrades at 1350 Barker Road, a loan from the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority for that same property, and multiple facility lease agreements. It will also vote on a contract to finish renovations at 120 Cane Creek Boulevard and a contract addendum for work at 121‑127 North Union Street. All items are listed under the meeting’s Action Items section.

• Approve interior upfits of the building at 1350 Barker Road, Ringgold, VA
• Approve a loan from the Virginia Small Business Finance Authority for improvements at 1350 Barker Road
• Approve Facility Lease agreements with RBW Sports & Classics, Inc.; eBIO Nutritional Sciences, LLC; and Overfinch North America Inc.
• Approve contract to complete renovations at 120 Cane Creek Boulevard, Airside Industrial Park
• Approve contract addendum adding 121‑127 North Union Street to the contract with Virginia Architects

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved several resolutions, including interior upfits at 1350 Barker Road for up to $1,389,000, a loan from the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority for improvements to the same property, and a facility lease with RBW Sports & Classics, Inc. The board also approved upfits at 120 Cane Creek Boulevard for up to $2,674,418.79, a lease with eBio Nutritional Sciences, LLC, a lease with Overfinch North America Inc. for 500 Stinson Drive, and a contract addendum with Virginia Architects for up to $68,000 for services at 125-127 North Union Street. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The board then entered a closed meeting to discuss prospective business and real property acquisition, and certified compliance with open meeting laws upon reconvening.

• Approved interior upfits at 1350 Barker Road up to $1,389,000 (6-0)
• Approved securing a loan from Virginia Small Business Financing Authority for 1350 Barker Road improvements (6-0)
• Approved facility lease agreement with RBW Sports & Classics, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved upfits at 120 Cane Creek Boulevard up to $2,674,418.79 (6-0)
• Approved facility lease agreement with eBio Nutritional Sciences, LLC (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Overfinch North America Inc. for 500 Stinson Drive (6-0)
• Approved contract addendum with Virginia Architects up to $68,000 for 125-127 North Union Street (6-0)
• Approved closed meeting for prospective business and real property discussions, and certified compliance (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review updates on airport operations and infrastructure. Discussion items include a runway obstruction project and the status of the aviation training facility.

• Obstruction Removal Project – Runway 31 area
• Aviation Training Facility Update
• FBO Management Update
• Airport Open House/Free Fly Day

The Danville Regional Airport Commission met on October 8, 2024, and approved the agenda and minutes. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting consisted of updates on the upcoming Airport Open House/Free Fly Day, the Runway 31 obstruction removal project, the Aviation Training Facility project, and FBO management. The commission also entered a closed session and adjourned.

• Approved agenda for October 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Heard update on Airport Open House/Free Fly Day scheduled for November 2
• Heard update on Runway 31 obstruction removal; awaiting state review
• Heard update on Aviation Training Facility; site prep to begin week of October 21
• Heard update on FBO management; two part-time staff hired

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will consider three new applications: a special use permit for a public utilities facility at 900 Mt Cross Road, a rezoning request for 22.50 acres along Goodyear Blvd, and a special use permit for assisted living residences on the same Goodyear Blvd parcels. The meeting will also approve minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting and receive a planning director's report.

• Special Use Permit PZ24-00482 for public utilities facility at 900 Mt Cross Road (Parcel 72885)
• Rezoning PZ24-00490 for 22.50 acres along Goodyear Blvd (Parcels 76199 & 75939)
• Special Use Permit PZ24-00491 for assisted living residences at Goodyear Blvd parcels

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several special use permits and charter amendments. The body is also discussing budget appropriations for aviation promotion and housing studies, as well as a 15-year lease for the Sutherlin Mansion.

• Proposed $2,000,000 appropriation from Unassigned General Fund Balance for the Housing Study Action Plan
• Special Use Permit for Seven Diamonds LLC at 521 Bridge Street regarding maximum density waiver
• Special Use Permit for Tremell Jeffries at 750 Main Street for an indoor commercial recreation establishment
• 15-year lease agreement for the Sutherlin Mansion with the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
• Proposed $10,000 appropriation for aviation awareness at Danville Regional Airport ($5,000 grant and $5,000 local share)

The Danville City Council approved two special use permits, a 15-year lease for the Danville Museum, charter amendment requests, a transfer of surplus lots, and financial policy updates. It also introduced two budget amendments on first reading. All votes were unanimous except for the charter resolution (8-0-1) and the lot transfer (7-0-2).

• Approved special use permit for 21 units at 521 Bridge St (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for indoor recreation at 750 Main St (9-0)
• Approved 15-year lease for Danville Museum at Sutherlin Mansion (9-0)
• Approved charter amendment request to General Assembly (8-0-1)
• Approved transfer of 37 surplus lots to Housing Authority (7-0-2)
• Approved financial policy raising fund balance minimum to 25% (9-0)
• Introduced $10,000 aviation promotion grant budget amendment (first reading)
• Introduced $2,000,000 housing study action plan budget amendment (first reading)

Commission of Architectural Review

The meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023, is canceled. This is due to a lack of cases being filed by the September 12, 2024, deadline.

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will meet to discuss the minutes from its August 26, 2024 meeting, review the financial report, and consider establishing public comment. A capital projects update will also be provided.

• Review minutes of August 26, 2024 meeting
• Financial report presentation
• Discussion on establishing public comment
• Capital projects update

The Danville Utility Commission met on September 23, 2024, with a quorum present. They approved the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff presented July utility financial statements for each fund. The commission discussed establishing a framework for public comment, but no final decision was recorded on that item.

• Approved August 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added agenda item for staff/Commission and public comments (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five applications for short-term rental permits and two variance requests for accessory buildings. The body will also review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special Exception Permit for short-term rental at 14 Garland Street
• Special Exception Permit for short-term rental at 542 Cedarbrook Drive
• Special Exception Permit for short-term rental at 109 Glen Oak Drive
• Variance for detached accessory building at 158 Smith Street
• Variance for accessory building at 750 Memorial Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all seven applications on its agenda, including six special exception permits for short-term rentals and two variances for accessory buildings. All votes were unanimous except for two: a variance for a detached garage at 158 Smith Street passed 5-2, and a variance for a storage structure at 978 Piney Forest Road passed 6-1 with a condition. The board also discussed concerns about short-term rental density and enforcement.

• Approved short-term rental at 14 Garland St (PZ24-00207) with 4-person occupancy limit (7-0)
• Approved short-term rental at 542 Cedarbrook Dr (PZ24-00330) (7-0)
• Approved short-term rental at 109 Glen Oak Dr (PZ24-00293) with gravel driveway condition (7-0)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 158 Smith St (PZ24-00415) (5-2)
• Approved short-term rental at 24 Oak Ridge Ave (PZ24-00446) (7-0)
• Approved short-term rental at 49 Selma Ave (PZ24-00428) with 3-person occupancy (7-0)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 750 Memorial Dr (PZ24-00447) (7-0)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 978 Piney Forest Rd (PZ24-00448) with condition until Dec 31, 2025 or property transfer (6-1)

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider several budget appropriations, including a $3,907,470 grant for aviation capital projects at the Danville Regional Airport. A land lease agreement for Air Methods Corporation to build an air‑ambulance modular building at the airport will also be heard. Additional items include senior transportation grant funding, an Arts and Culture Plan, and a code amendment creating a Public Arts Commission.

• Approve $422,447 Older Americans Act grant for senior citizen transportation services
• Approve $3,907,470 State Aviation Capital Funding ($3,514,729 grant + $392,741 local share) for Danville Regional Airport projects
• Consider a land lease agreement for Air Methods Corporation to construct a modular air‑ambulance building at the airport
• Adopt the Arts and Culture Plan for the City of Danville
• Amend the City Code to add the Danville Public Arts Commission

The Danville City Council approved a consent agenda including a $3,907,470 aviation capital grant for the Danville Regional Airport and a $422,447 Older Americans Act grant. Council also approved a land lease for Air Methods Corporation to build a modular building for air ambulance operations, adopted an Arts and Culture Plan, created a Public Arts Commission, endorsed a VDOT funding application for a signal project, and authorized the city manager to purchase renewable energy credits. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

• Approved consent agenda including $3,907,470 aviation capital grant and $422,447 Older Americans Act grant (7-0)
• Approved land lease with Air Methods Corporation for air ambulance modular building at airport (7-0)
• Adopted Arts and Culture Plan for Danville (7-0)
• Created Danville Public Arts Commission via ordinance (7-0)
• Endorsed VDOT funding application by Pittsylvania County for Orphanage Road/Franklin Turnpike signal (7-0)
• Authorized city manager to enter agreement with American Municipal Power to purchase renewable energy credits (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed charter amendments (CL-1590). The meeting includes updates on programs and economic development. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property and prospective business or industry.

• Proposed Charter Amendments (Council Letter CL-1590)
• Economic development update
• Closed meeting regarding acquisition or disposition of real property
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry

The Danville City Council held a work session and approved the minutes from August 20, 2024. The City Attorney presented a comprehensive update to the City Charter to align with state law and improve readability; Council agreed to place it on an upcoming business agenda. Council also held a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition/disposition and economic development prospects, and certified the closed meeting as lawful.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2024 work session (7-0)
• Agreed to place proposed charter amendments on upcoming business agenda
• Held closed meeting for real property and economic development discussions (7-0-2)
• Certified closed meeting as compliant with Virginia law (5-0-4)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission is meeting to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for property modifications. The body will also review minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting.

• Application PZ24-00442: replace windows and doors at 400 Bridge Street
• Application PZ24-00483: add new windows at 521 Bridge Street

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will consider multiple lease agreements, service contracts, and resolutions. Key actions include approving a loan to Masonic Towers Redevelopment, LLC and adopting amended language for the Special Projects Loan Fund. The board will also authorize easements and a temporary storage agreement for a sanitary sewer extension project.

• Approve a Special Projects Loan to Masonic Towers Redevelopment, LLC
• Approve amended program language for the Special Projects Loan Fund
• Approve lease agreements for 816 Monument Street and parking spaces at 427 Patton St.
• Approve architectural and design services for 231 Main Street
• Grant additional utility easements on IDA parcels 51588, 54629, 60539, and 60585

The Danville Industrial Development Authority approved a loan of up to $1,650,000 to Masonic Towers Redevelopment, LLC and its members, along with several property leases, maintenance agreements, and design contracts. All resolutions passed unanimously with five members present voting aye. The board also entered closed session to discuss prospective business and real property matters.

• Approved $1.65M loan to Masonic Towers Redevelopment, LLC (5-0)
• Approved HVAC installation at 816 Monument St up to $20,000 (5-0)
• Approved annual maintenance agreement for 527 Bridge St up to $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved lease with Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority for 816 Monument St (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal with Morrisette Paper Company for 979 Lockett Dr (5-0)
• Approved lease with Danville Honey Bee, LLC & Old Bee, LLC for 427 Patton St (5-0)
• Approved amended Special Projects Loan Fund policy language (5-0)
• Approved contract with Beechgrove Design for 231 Main St up to $22,500 (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review updates on the Aviation Training Facility and FBO management. The body will also discuss an Airport Open House/Free Fly Day.

• Airport Open House/Free Fly Day
• Aviation Training Facility update
• FBO Management update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting. They received updates on the upcoming Airport Open House/Free Fly Day, the Aviation Training Facility project, and FBO management. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were informational only.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville‑Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will consider three resolutions: a license agreement with Strata Solar for a $1,500 monthly fee, a contract to purchase 289.47 acres with a $50,000 deposit, and a performance agreement for RBW Sports & Classics to build an electric car facility. The RBW agreement includes 144 jobs at an average annual wage of $53,514.67 and a $7,951,000 capital investment. The board will also receive financial status reports as of August 31, 2024, and hold a closed session for legal counsel matters.

• Resolution 2024-09-09-5A: License agreement with Strata Solar, $1,500 monthly fee for one‑year term (extendable one year).
• Resolution 2024-09-09-5B: Purchase of ~289.47 acres (GPIN 1366-12-5834) with $50,000 non‑refundable deposit; optional extensions at $16,500 each.
• Resolution 2024-09-09-5C: Performance agreement for electric car plant at 1350 Barker Road, 144 jobs, $7,951,000 investment.
• Financial Status Reports as of August 31, 2024 presented by Authority Treasurer.
• Closed session to discuss confidential legal and business matters under Virginia Code provisions.

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a contract to buy the 289.47-acre Hairston property for $1.895 million, authorizing a $50,000 non-refundable deposit and up to two $16,500 extensions for due diligence. The board also approved a license agreement with Strata Solar for $1,500/month and a local performance agreement with RBW Sports & Classics for an electric car plant. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 2024-09-09-5B authorizing contract of sale for Hairston property ($1.895M, $50K deposit, 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09-09-5A license agreement with Strata Solar ($1,500/month, 1-year term, 4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09-09-5C local performance agreement with RBW Sports & Classics (144 jobs, $7.951M investment, 4-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as of August 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Held closed session for prospective business discussions and legal matters (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will discuss two new special use permit applications. One seeks to allow a commercial kitchen and restaurant at 750 Main Street, while the other requests a density waiver for a property at 521 Bridge Street.

• Special Use Permit PZ24-00358 for commercial kitchen/restaurant at 750 Main Street
• Special Use Permit PZ24-00421 for density waiver at 521 Bridge Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments to incorporate grant funding for public safety, infrastructure, and senior services. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a density waiver for a property on Bridge Street.

• Proposed $3,907,470 appropriation for Danville Regional Airport site prep and design
• Special Use Permit application for 400 Bridge Street to waive maximum density
• Proposed $500,000 appropriation for White Mill Dam removal
• Proposed $142,000 appropriation for the Office of Violence Prevention
• Proposed $422,447 appropriation for Senior Citizen Transportation Services

The Danville City Council approved a special use permit for 400 Bridge LLC to waive maximum density at 400 Bridge Street, allowing a 25-unit residential project. The council also approved the consent agenda, including several budget amendments for grants, and reappointed members to city boards. Two budget ordinances were introduced on first reading to lie over for final adoption.

• Approved special use permit for 400 Bridge LLC to waive maximum density at 400 Bridge St. (8-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for DCJS grant ($142,000), White Mill Dam removal grant ($500,000), JAG equipment grant ($16,000), and SRO grant ($136,270) (8-0-1)
• Reappointed Paul Liepe and appointed Luke Ramsey to Commission of Architectural Review (8-0-1)
• Reappointed Tyrell Payne to Community Improvement Council (8-0-1)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance for Older Americans Act grant ($422,447) for senior transportation
• Introduced first reading of ordinance for state aviation capital grant ($3,907,470) for airport improvements

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Danville, VA Transportation Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to approve past meeting minutes, receive financial and ridership reports, and discuss the FY24–FY25 capital program and a regional bus feasibility study. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Transportation Advisory Committee approved the May 7, 2024 minutes and received updates on FY24 finances, ridership, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken on policy items; the meeting focused on reports and discussion of the regional bus feasibility study.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed FY24 financial results: operating costs under budget by $413,374 (10.1%)
• Noted FY24 ridership increases: fixed route +1.0%, senior +16%, Reserve A Ride +25.5%, Handivan +13.2%
• Discussed FY25 capital projects: three buses ordered, bus wash system and maintenance pit proposals due September 2024, four bus shelters approved
• Discussed regional bus feasibility study with consultant Lib Rood; survey planned for October 2024

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will consider the minutes from its July 22, 2024 meeting and review the June unaudited financial statements. It will also discuss the proposed Mount Cross Road Battery Storage Project. No other items are on the agenda.

• Minutes of the July 22, 2024 Commission meeting
• Review of June unaudited financial statements
• Proposed Mount Cross Road Battery Storage Project

The Danville Utility Commission met on August 26, 2024, and approved the minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting unanimously. Staff presented unaudited financial statements for June, noting a decrease in natural gas prices due to milder winter weather. A proposed battery storage project on Mount Cross Road was discussed as a way to lower transmission and capacity costs for electric ratepayers, but no formal action was taken on it.

• Approved minutes of July 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed proposed Mount Cross Road battery storage project (no action taken)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will meet to consider two Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will review requests for landscaping and residential renovations.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00403 for a privacy hedge at Parcel 24234
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00409 for front porch renovation at 830 Pine Street

The Commission of Architectural Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for privacy hedges at Parcel 24234, with height limits of 4 feet in front and 6 feet on sides/back. It also approved a porch renovation at 830 Pine Street after determining it did not meet guidelines but had no adverse effect on the district. The July 25, 2024 minutes were approved with changes.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00403 for privacy hedges (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00409 for porch renovation at 830 Pine Street (4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2024 minutes with recommended changes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several budget amendments for state grants and discuss support for a regional natural gas project. The body is also considering a performance contract for community services and an application for the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission.

• Resolution supporting the Williams Company Southeast Supply Enhancement natural gas project
• Budget amendment for White Mill Dam Removal grant totaling $500,000
• Budget amendment for Office of Violence Prevention grant of $142,000
• Budget amendment for School Resource Officer grant totaling $136,270
• Budget amendment for Creative Communities Art Grant totaling $9,500

The Danville City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including minutes and a $9,500 arts grant, and passed resolutions supporting a natural gas project, a community services contract, and an IDA grant application. The council also presented first readings for several budget amendments, including grants for violence prevention, dam removal, and school resource officers, which will be considered for final adoption later. The meeting included public comments about the Danville Area Humane Society and school performance updates.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $9,500 arts grant (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08.14 for borrowing reimbursement (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08.15 supporting Williams Company natural gas project (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08.16 for Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services contract (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08.17 supporting IDA grant application (9-0)
• Presented first reading of ordinance for $142,000 violence prevention grant
• Presented first reading of ordinance for $500,000 White Mill Dam removal grant
• Presented first reading of ordinance for $16,000 equipment shields grant and $136,270 school resource officer grant

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the Danville Arts and Culture Plan and consider appointments to boards and commissions. The meeting includes updates on economic development and programs, followed by a closed session regarding real property, economic development, and litigation.

• Presentation of the Danville Arts and Culture Plan (CL-1489)
• Consideration of Appointments to Boards and Commissions (CL-1534)
• Closed meeting regarding acquisition or disposition of real property
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry for economic development
• Closed meeting for legal counsel and litigation briefings

The Danville City Council held a work session where they reviewed the Danville Arts and Culture Plan and agreed to bring a resolution to establish a Public Arts Commission to a future business meeting. They also agreed to submit comprehensive changes to the City Charter to the General Assembly, including removing debt limits and changing appropriation vote requirements. Appointments to the Commission on Architectural Review and Community Improvement Council were recommended. The meeting included a closed session for real estate and economic development discussions.

• Approved minutes of July 16, 2024 work session (8-0)
• Agreed to place Public Arts Commission establishment on upcoming business meeting (straw poll)
• Agreed to submit comprehensive City Charter changes to General Assembly
• Recommended reappointing Paul Liepe and appointing Luke Ramsey to Commission on Architectural Review
• Recommended reappointing Tyrell Payne to Community Improvement Council
• Held closed meeting for real property and economic development discussions (8-0-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three applications for short-term rental permits and one variance request for a non-conforming use expansion. The board will also review minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting.

• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00281 for short-term rental at 46 Milton Avenue
• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00340 for short-term rental at 105 Vista Court
• Variance PZ24-00379 for expansion of legal non-conforming use at 212 Martha Street
• Special Exception Permit PZ24-00384 for short-term rental at 118 Glen Oak Drive

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals approved four applications at its August 15, 2024 meeting: three special exception permits for short-term rentals (at 46 Milton Avenue, 105 Vista Court, and 118 Glen Oak Drive) and one variance to expand a legal non-conforming use at 212 Martha Street. All approvals were unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also discussed but did not decide on a possible future rule to limit any one entity to owning no more than three short-term rentals.

• Approved special exception permit PZ24-00281 for short-term rental at 46 Milton Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special exception permit PZ24-00340 for short-term rental at 105 Vista Court (5-0)
• Approved variance PZ24-00379 to expand non-conforming use at 212 Martha Street (5-0)
• Approved special exception permit PZ24-00384 for short-term rental at 118 Glen Oak Drive (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 18, 2024 (unanimous)

Industrial Development Authority

The Danville Industrial Development Authority will vote on financing, property transfers, and architectural contracts for downtown redevelopment projects. The meeting includes routine approvals of past minutes and financial reports, followed by action items on leases, land conveyances, and a $24,000 consulting contract for a hospitality center.

• Approve $3M loan to Southside Storage Prospects, LLC
• Approve $24,000 consulting contract with 1033 Consulting for hospitality center
• Authorize purchase of parcels 22329, 21745, and 21746 from Shelton Street, LLC for up to $50,000
• Approve lease for The Alexander Company at 206 N Union Suite 100
• Authorize property transfers with City of Danville and Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved several items, including hiring architects for two redevelopment projects, a lease for The Alexander Company, a consulting agreement for a hospitality and culinary center, property conveyances, a property purchase, a grant application, a loan underwriting, and a temporary materials storage agreement. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent. The board also entered a closed executive session for confidential business and property discussions.

• Approved Solex Architecture for redevelopment of 624-626 North Main Street (6-0)
• Approved Morris Architecture as architect/engineer for redevelopment at 121-123 North Union Street (6-0)
• Approved lease for The Alexander Company, Inc. at 206 N Union Suite 100 (6-0)
• Approved $24,000 consulting agreement with 1033 Consulting for hospitality and culinary center (6-0)
• Approved accepting deeds for parcels on Patton and Lynn Streets from City of Danville (6-0)
• Approved conveying parcels on Patton Street and Park Avenue to City of Danville (6-0)
• Approved conveying five parcels to Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (6-0)
• Approved purchase of three parcels from Shelton Street, LLC for up to $50,000 (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to discuss capital improvement grant requests for the August 2024 Virginia Aviation Board meeting. The body will also receive updates on the Aviation Training Facility and the South Ramp Rehabilitation Project.

• Capital Improvement grant requests for the August 2024 Virginia Aviation Board meeting
• Aviation Training Facility update
• South Ramp Rehabilitation Project update
• Review of final draft airport promotional video
• FBO Management update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission approved the amended agenda and the July 9, 2024 minutes. They received updates on the FBO manager recruitment, capital improvement grants, and the Aviation Training Facility project. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved agenda with amendment to move FBO Management Update to Item #1 (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority is considering two resolutions to fund an update to the 2019 Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan. The update would be split between Dewberry Engineers Inc. and Economic Leadership, L.L.C. The body will also review financial status reports as of July 31, 2024.

• Resolution 2024-08-12-5A: $91,455.00 for Dewberry Engineers Inc. for strategic plan update
• Resolution 2024-08-12-5B: $103,515.00 for Economic Leadership, L.L.C. for strategic plan update
• Financial Status Reports as of July 31, 2024
• Closed session to discuss prospective businesses and real property acquisition/disposition
• Staff follow-up on road naming with the County Board of Supervisors

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a resolution to name the connector road from the bypass in North Carolina the Harville Saunders Parkway, honoring Coy Harville and Sherman Saunders. The board also approved two contracts for updating the Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan: one with Dewberry Engineers for $136,500 and one with Economic Leadership for $154,500, with the Danville Regional Foundation covering one-third of each. The Treasurer's Report was accepted, and the board entered closed session for confidential business discussions, certifying compliance upon return.

• Approved resolution to name connector road Harville Saunders Parkway (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08-12-5A: Dewberry contract for $136,500, RIFA pays $91,455 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08-12-5B: Economic Leadership contract for $154,500, RIFA pays $103,515 (4-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Entered closed session for legal and business discussions (4-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider Special Use Permit Application PZ24-00331, filed by 400 Bridge LLC, which seeks a waiver of the maximum density requirement for the property at 400 Bridge Street (Parcel 21490). The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting. No other items are listed for discussion.

• Special Use Permit Application PZ24-00331 for 400 Bridge Street (Parcel 21490)
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2024 meeting

The Danville Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved Special Use Permit PZ24-00331 for 400 Bridge LLC to waive maximum density at 400 Bridge Street, allowing up to 25 market-rate units. The motion passed 6-0 with a condition of no more than 25 units. The July 18, 2024 minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Special Use Permit PZ24-00331 for 400 Bridge LLC (6-0), with condition of no more than 25 units
• Approved July 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application. The body will review a request to install a privacy fence at a specific residential property.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ24-00378 for a privacy fence at 515 Memorial Drive

The River District Design Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a privacy fence at 515 Memorial Drive, but reduced the allowed height from the requested 54 inches to 3 feet. The motion passed 5-0. The commission also approved the June 13, 2024, minutes unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00378 for privacy fence at 515 Memorial Drive, with fence height limited to 3 ft instead of 4 ft (5-0)
• Approved June 13, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Danville City Council will meet on August 6, 2024, to consider zoning amendments, approve or deny special use permits for residential developments, and appoint members to local boards and commissions. The meeting includes public hearings on new housing proposals and a vote on a grant for local arts funding.

• Special use permit for indoor commercial recreation at 1417 South Main Street (PZ24-00245)
• Special use permit for multifamily dwellings at 130 South Ridge Street (PZ24-00265)
• Special use permit for duplex at 1116 Richmond Boulevard (PZ24-00269)
• Zoning ordinance amendment to Article 3.P, Section H (Council Letter CL-1485)
• Amendment to FY2025 budget for Creative Communities Art Grant ($9,500 total) (CL-1469)

The Danville City Council approved all items on the agenda, including several special use permits for residential and commercial projects, a zoning code amendment, and a HUD action plan. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The council also heard public comments regarding the Danville Area Humane Society and other community concerns.

• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)
• Authorized submission of FY 2024-25 HUD One Year Action Plan (9-0)
• Granted special use permit for indoor arcade at 1417 South Main Street (9-0)
• Granted special use permit for multifamily dwellings at 130-132 South Ridge Street (9-0)
• Granted special use permit for duplex at 1116 Richmond Boulevard without off-street parking condition (9-0)
• Granted special use permit for duplex at 721 Chatham Avenue (9-0)
• Granted special use permits for two duplexes on Gray Street (9-0)
• Amended zoning code for Cyber Park outdoor equipment (9-0)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review is meeting to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for property changes in historic districts. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive staff updates.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00322 for a fence at 125 Chestnut Street (Parcel 23257)
• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00305 to renovate enclosed rear porch at 162 Sutherlin Avenue (Parcel 25675)
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024

The Commission of Architectural Review held a public hearing and approved two Certificate of Appropriateness applications, both by 5-0 votes. The first allows a fence at 125 Chestnut Street, and the second allows renovation of an enclosed rear porch at 162 Sutherlin Avenue. The minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00322 for a fence at 125 Chestnut Street (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00305 for rear porch renovation at 162 Sutherlin Avenue (5-0)
• Approved June 27, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Danville Utility Commission

The Danville Utility Commission will approve the minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting and review the May financial statements. The primary item for discussion is a proposal to change the distributed generation net metering policy. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Review of May Financial Statements
• Proposed Distributed Generation Net Metering Policy Changes

The Danville Utility Commission elected Anna Kautzman as Chair and Helm Dobbins as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The commission also approved the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes and reviewed May utility financial statements. Proposed changes to the distributed generation net metering policy were discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Elected Anna Kautzman as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Helm Dobbins as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider seven special exception permit applications, all requesting permission to operate short-term rentals as the principal use at various residential properties. The board will vote on each application after hearing the cases.

• Special Exception PZ24-00206: 18 Garland Street (Good Living Group LLC)
• Special Exception PZ24-00207: 14 Garland Street (Good Living Group LLC)
• Special Exception PZ24-00208: 109 Stanley Drive (Good Living Group LLC)
• Special Exception PZ24-00263: 29 Schoolfield Drive (Sherry Cockman)
• Special Exception PZ24-00270: 241 Third Avenue West (Lauren Smith)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved four special exception permits for short-term rentals (18 Garland St., 29 Schoolfield Dr., 241 Third Ave. W., and 128 Brantley Pl.) and postponed three others (14 Garland St., 109 Stanley Dr., and 46 Milton Ave.) due to incomplete inspections or owner absence. All votes were 5-0. The board also discussed concerns about out-of-town ownership and potential caps on short-term rentals.

• Approved short-term rental permit at 18 Garland St. (5-0)
• Postponed short-term rental permit at 14 Garland St. (5-0)
• Postponed short-term rental permit at 109 Stanley Dr. (5-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit at 29 Schoolfield Dr. (5-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit at 241 Third Ave. W. (5-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit at 128 Brantley Pl. (5-0)
• Postponed short-term rental permit at 46 Milton Ave. (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Danville City Council is meeting to consider several items, including final adoption of a budget amendment for an airport maintenance grant, authorization for an electric transmission services agreement, and a public hearing and first reading for the FY 2024-25 Community Development One-Year Action Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Final adoption of ordinance amending FY2025 budget for $110,000 airport maintenance grant ($64,000 state, $46,000 local)
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute American Municipal Power Transmission Agency Agreement
• Public hearing and first reading of resolution to submit FY2024-25 One-Year Action Plan to HUD
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024 regular meeting

City Council approved a $110,000 appropriation for airport maintenance and authorized an agreement for electric transmission services. A HUD One Year Action Plan was presented on first reading following a public hearing.

• Approved $110,000 for airport maintenance grant (8-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07.03 for American Municipal Power Transmission Agency Agreement (8-0-1)
• Passed first reading of Resolution 2024-07.04 for HUD One Year Action Plan

City Council

The Danville City Council is holding a work session to consider approving minutes from June 4, 2024, and to make appointments to boards and commissions. They will also receive program and economic development updates. The meeting will close for discussions on real property acquisition/disposition and a prospective business or industry.

• Consideration of approval of minutes from June 4, 2024 work session
• Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition/disposition
• Closed meeting for prospective business or industry discussion

The City Council approved the minutes from the June 4, 2024, work session. The council held a closed meeting to discuss real property acquisition and economic development updates before adjourning.

• Approved June 4, 2024 Regular Work Session minutes
• Approved motion to enter Closed Meeting for real property and economic development discussions (8-0-1)
• Approved Certificate of Closed Meeting (8-0-1)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will review financial statements and staff updates. Action items include a lease for 208 N Union Suite 100 and the purchase of 530 Patton Street parcels.

• Lease for 208 N Union Suite 100 between IDA and Christine B Eanes, LLC
• Purchase of 530 Patton Street Parcels 20218 and 20215
• Review of IDA Statement of Accounts as of June 30, 2024

The Industrial Development Authority approved the purchase of property at 530 Patton Street and a lease agreement for 208 North Union Street. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and current financial statements.

• Approved lease agreement with Christine B. Eanes, LLC (d/b/a Revive Nutrition) for 208 North Union Street Suite 100 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 530 Patton Street (Parcel No. 20218 and 20215) from Phoenix Investment Partners, LLC for an amount not to exceed $835,000 (5-0)
• Approved June 11 and June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report (4-0)

Airport Commission

The commission will review capital improvement grant requests for the August 2024 Virginia Aviation Board meeting, receive updates on the Aviation Training Facility and South Ramp Rehabilitation Project, and discuss FBO management. The agenda also includes the election of officers and a closed session.

• Capital improvement grant requests for the August 2024 Virginia Aviation Board meeting
• Update on the Aviation Training Facility
• Update on the South Ramp Rehabilitation Project
• FBO management update
• Election of commission officers led by Alan Spencer

The Commission elected Fred Shanks as Chairman and Phil Hall as Vice-Chairman. Members reviewed grant requests for FY24-25 capital projects and received updates on the South Ramp rehabilitation and Aviation Training Facility.

• Elected Fred Shanks as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Phil Hall as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority is considering a ground lease for an energy storage system at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Other items include street improvements near the same project, amendments to Cyber Park covenants, and a new County Administrator Officer appointment.

• Ground lease with Tupelo Storage, LLC for an energy storage system on ~85 acres at Berry Hill
• Lease rent of $5,000.00 during development and $1,800.00 per acre of buildable land during construction/operations
• Deeds of Dedication and Easement for State Highway Route 311 widening/improvement project
• Third Amendment to Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Cyber Park
• Appointment of Vincent E. Shorter as County Administrator Officer

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a ground lease with Tupelo Storage, an affiliate of Strata Solar, for a battery energy storage facility on about 85 acres of Lot 6 at the Southern Virginia Megasite. The Authority also approved resolutions appointing Vincent E. Shorter as County Administrator Officer, authorizing deeds for the Route 311 widening, and amending Cyber Park restrictive covenants. All votes were 4-0, with Vice Chairman Saunders attending by phone and not voting.

• Approved Resolution 2024-07-08-5A appointing Vincent E. Shorter as County Administrator Officer (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-08-5B authorizing a ground lease with Tupelo Storage (Strata Solar affiliate) for an 85-acre battery storage facility at the Megasite (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-08-5C authorizing deeds of dedication and easement to widen or improve Route 311 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07-08-5D approving the Third Amendment to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Cyber Park (4-0)
• Accepted the Treasurer's Financial Status Report as of June 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Authorized staff to transfer up to $50,000 from unrestricted fund balance for ongoing expenses (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2024 regular meeting (4-0)
• Certified that the closed session discussed only exempted public business matters (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider multiple requests for residential and commercial uses. These include applications for duplexes, multifamily dwellings, and an indoor commercial recreation facility.

• Indoor commercial recreation at 1417 South Main Street
• Multifamily dwellings at 130 South Ridge Street
• Duplex residential dwelling at 1116 Richmond Blvd
• Duplex residential dwelling at 721 Chatham Avenue
• Code amendment to Chapter 41 Zoning Ordinance

The Planning Commission approved five special use permits for residential duplexes and multifamily dwellings, as well as one permit for a commercial arcade. The commission also approved a zoning code amendment and the minutes from the June 10, 2024, meeting.

• Approved special use permit PZ24-00245 for indoor commercial recreation at 1417 South Main Street (6-0)
• Approved special use permit PZ24-00265 for multifamily dwellings at 130 South Ridge Street (6-0)
• Approved special use permit PZ24-00269 for a duplex at 1116 Richmond Blvd with conditions for off-street parking (6-0)
• Approved special use permit PZ24-00232 for a duplex at 721 Chatham Avenue (6-0)
• Approved special use permit PZ24-00290 for duplexes at Gray Street (Parcel 20615) (6-0)
• Approved special use permit PZ24-00291 for duplexes at Gray Street (Parcel 20816) (6-0)
• Approved code amendment request PZ24-00288 to amend Article 3.P Section H of the Zoning Code (6-0)
• Approved June 10, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Danville City Council will hold public hearings and consider several rezoning requests, budget amendments, and a legal settlement authorization. These rezoning requests could change land use and development patterns at specific city addresses, while the aviation grants would fund airport property maintenance and safety surveys. Adjusting mayor and council salaries sets local leadership compensation, and the opioid settlement authorization directs city funds toward legal claims. All items are currently proposed for discussion and potential action.

• Rezoning 916 and 1076 West Main Street from industrial to highway retail commercial (1076 Schoolfield, LLC)
• Rezoning 660 Arnett Boulevard from multifamily residential to highway retail commercial (Scott Loftis)
• Rezoning 627 and 629 Monroe Street from old town residential to multifamily residential (Walden France American Legion Post 29)
• Amending the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to allocate $52,058 plus a $5,785 local share for a state aviation grant
• Authorizing the city’s participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger Co.

City Council approved several special use permits and rezoning requests for commercial and veteran housing projects. The council also voted to increase the annual salaries of the Mayor and Council and declared July 5, 2024, a city holiday.

• Approved indoor commercial recreation facility at 218 Poplar Street (8-0-1)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for Vandola Crescent Project (8-0-1)
• Rezoned 916 West Main Street to Highway Retail Commercial (8-0-1)
• Rezoned 1076 West Main Street to Highway Retail Commercial (8-0-1)
• Approved sign area waiver at 221 South Main Street (8-0-1)
• Postponed automobile salvage yard permit at 2025 South Boston Road (8-0-1)
• Rezoned 627 and 629 Monroe Street to Multi-Family Residential (6-0-1-2)
• Approved increase to annual salaries of Mayor and Council (6-2-1)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission of Architectural Review will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application. The agenda includes a request for a front yard fence at 614 Holbrook Avenue and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00246: front yard fence at 614 Holbrook Avenue

The Danville Commission of Architectural Review held a public hearing and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a front yard fence at 614 Holbrook Avenue. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting before adjourning.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ24-00246 for a front yard fence at 614 Holbrook Avenue (4-0 vote)
• Approved May 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

General

The Industrial Development Authority will consider resolutions regarding a temporary easement for the demolition of the Long Mill Dam. The meeting also includes actions related to operating agreements and side agreements for local entities.

• Temporary easement for demolition of 'Long Mill Dam' on parcel number 26621
• First Amendment to the Operating Agreement of 424 Memorial Drive Managing Member, LLC
• Danville White Mill Condo #1 Side Agreement

The Industrial Development Authority approved a temporary easement for the demolition of the Long Mill Dam. The board also authorized amendments to operating and side agreements for 424 Memorial Drive and approved $350,000 for construction services at 406 Jefferson Street.

• Approved temporary easement for Long Mill Dam demolition (6-0)
• Approved first amendment to 424 Memorial Drive operating agreement (6-0)
• Approved Danville White Mill Condo #1 side agreement (6-0)
• Approved $350,000 for construction services at 406 Jefferson Street (6-0)
• Held executive closed meeting regarding business expansion and real property (6-0)

Danville Utility Commission

The Commission will discuss the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes a review of April financial statements and grant funded capital projects.

• Review of April Financial Statements
• Grant Funded Capital Projects

The Danville Utility Commission held a meeting on June 24, 2024, where it approved the minutes from its April 22, 2024 meeting. The Commission also received a presentation on April financial statements from Amy Chandler and a report on grant-funded capital projects and pending grant applications from Jason Grey.

• Approved minutes of the April 22, 2024 Commission Meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals will review two variance requests during this regular meeting. These hearings determine whether specific properties may deviate from local zoning rules, which affects property use and neighborhood standards. One applicant seeks to place a sign on a lot separate from the main property at Parcel 73535, while another asks to build an accessory structure outside the rear yard at 1118 Westover Drive (Parcel 57314). The board will also approve the May 16 meeting minutes, though no final decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Variance PZ24-00196: Request to place a sign on a lot separate from the principal use at Parcel 73535.
• Variance PZ24-00225: Request to locate an accessory structure outside the rear yard at 1118 Westover Drive (Parcel 57314).
• Approval of the May 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing and approved a variance for a sign on an easement at Parcel 73535 and a variance for a side-yard gazebo at 1118 Westover Drive. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting on May 16, 2024.

• Approved variance application PZ24-00196 for a sign on an easement at Parcel 73535 (5-0)
• Approved variance application PZ24-00225 for a gazebo/accessory structure in the side yard at 1118 Westover Drive (5-0)
• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous vote

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, capital plan, and appropriation ordinance. The meeting also includes votes on several fee increases effective July 1, 2024, and a property purchase for utility expansion.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Capital and Special Projects Plan
• Ordinances to increase Community Development Planning and Zoning fees effective July 1, 2024
• Ordinances to increase Inspection, Sanitation, and Cemetery fees effective July 1, 2024
• Purchase of 1.75 acres on Livestock Road in Pittsylvania County for utility expansion
• Amendment of the FY2024 budget for a $52,058 state aviation grant plus $5,785 local share

Danville City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, capital plan, and budget appropriation ordinance, and adopted five ordinances raising or setting Community Development, Public Works, and other fees effective July 1, 2024. The fee ordinances passed on votes ranging from 9-0 to 7-2, with Council Members Vogler and Whittle casting the no votes on sanitation and cemetery fees. Council also approved appointments to several boards, authorized a public transportation grant application, and approved buying 1.75 acres on Livestock Road in Pittsylvania County for utility expansion. A state aviation grant ordinance was presented by first reading and left over for later adoption.

• Approved FY2025 budgets of the various City funds (8-1, Whittle no)
• Approved FY2025 Capital and Special Projects Plan (9-0)
• Approved FY2025 Budget Appropriation Ordinance (9-0)
• Approved Community Development Planning and Zoning fee ordinance effective July 1, 2024 (8-1, Whittle no)
• Approved Community Development inspection fee ordinance, including short-term rental fee reduced to $50/year (9-0)
• Approved Public Works sanitation fee ordinance (7-2, Vogler and Whittle no)
• Approved Public Works cemetery fee ordinance (7-2, Vogler and Whittle no)
• Approved five board appointments (Belko, Frazier, Marlowe, Gwynn, Tosh) (9-0)

River District Design Commission

The commission will review Certificate of Appropriateness applications regarding building exteriors. These include awning replacement, sign refacing, and window/paint updates.

• Awning replacement at 113 North Market Street (PZ24-00264)
• Wall sign refacing at 109 Bridge Street (PZ24-00275)
• Window replacement and exterior painting at 553 Lynn St (PZ24-00278)

The River District Design Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: a metal awning replacement at 113 North Market Street and a wall sign refacing at 109 Bridge Street, both by 6-0 votes. For 553 Lynn Street, the commission first denied the window replacement application 6-0 because it did not meet design guidelines, then approved a revised plan 5-1 to paint the exterior, repair concrete and block, and install windows with a grid pattern on the sliding sections. The applicant must work with the Planning Division to agree on the specific grid pattern. The May 9, 2024 minutes were approved unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00264 for metal awning at 113 North Market Street (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00275 for wall sign refacing at 109 Bridge Street (6-0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00278 for windows at 553 Lynn Street as presented (6-0)
• Approved revised PZ24-00278 for exterior paint, concrete/block repair, and windows with grid pattern on sliders at 553 Lynn Street (5-1)
• Directed applicant to work with Planning Division on specific grid pattern for sliding windows
• Approved May 9, 2024 minutes unanimously

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will consider a request from the River District Association regarding the building at 628 N Main Street. The board will also review a revised Letter of Intent for the former Hylton Hall property.

• Request to use 628 N Main Street for True North Speaker Series Celebration
• Consideration of Revised Letter of Intent for the former Hylton Hall Property
• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition

The Industrial Development Authority approved the use of property at 628 N. Main Street for a June 19 event and authorized an amended letter of intent for the Hylton Hall site on Lanier Avenue. The board also approved the May 14 meeting minutes and the current financial report. Following these actions, the board held a closed session to discuss prospective business and real property matters.

• Approved May 14 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report (4-0)
• Authorized River District Association use of 628 N. Main St. (4-0)
• Authorized amended letter of intent for Hylton Hall site (4-0)
• Held closed session for business and property discussions (4-0)

Airport Commission

The Commission will review capital improvement grant requests for the August 2024 Virginia Aviation Board meeting. Updates are scheduled regarding the Aviation Training Facility, the South Ramp Rehabilitation Project, and FBO Management.

• Capital Improvement grant requests
• Aviation Training Facility Update
• South Ramp Rehabilitation Project Update
• Nominating Committee report for Commission Officers
• FBO Management Update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission approved its agenda and the May 14, 2024 minutes, then reviewed capital improvement grant requests totaling about $3,300,000 in state aid submitted to the Virginia Department of Aviation for consideration at the August 2024 Virginia Aviation Board meeting. The commission received updates on the Aviation Training Facility project, the South Ramp Rehabilitation Project (paving complete, deficiencies being addressed, completion expected by end of June 2024), and FBO management. The commission also heard a nominating committee report recommending Fred Shanks as Chairman, with the election to be held at the July meeting, and convened in closed session from 3:36 pm to 5:26 pm.

• Approved the June 11, 2024 agenda (all in favor)
• Accepted the May 14, 2024 minutes as presented (all in favor)
• Reviewed FY24-25 capital improvement grant requests totaling $3,283,197 state and $447,013 local, with $3,730,210 total, for submission to the Virginia Department of Aviation
• Received update that South Ramp Rehabilitation Project paving is complete and project should be completed by end of June 2024
• Received update that Aviation Training Facility architectural services will be complete by mid-July and site prep engineering services by June
• Heard nominating committee recommendation of Fred Shanks as Chairman; election to be held at July meeting
• Convened in closed session from 3:36 pm to 5:26 pm

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority is considering several land and infrastructure actions for the Cyber Park and Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Items include a nitrogen tank installation, road abandonment, and a regional bus feasibility study.

• Installation of a 9,000 gallon nitrogen tank at Cyber Park by Electronic Instrumentation and Technology, LLC
• Abandonment of portions of Oak Hill Road adjacent to the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill
• $90,000.00 amendment for engineering services with Dewberry Engineers Inc. at Southern Virginia Megasite
• Modification of Appalachian Power Company lease to a month-to-month term at $1,500.00 per month
• Subdivision of Lot 7D into new Lots 7E and 7F within the Cyber Park project

The Authority authorized a $75,000 regional bus feasibility study and approved the FY 2025 general expenditures budget. Several resolutions were passed regarding the Cyber Park and Southern Virginia Megasite, including a conditional tank installation and a road abandonment.

• Approved conditional installation of 9,000-gallon nitrogen tank by EIT at Cyber Park (4-0)
• Authorized abandonment of portions of Oak Hill Road at the Megasite (4-0)
• Approved $90,000 contract with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for survey and environmental assessment (4-0)
• Approved month-to-month lease amendment with Appalachian Power at $1,500 per month (4-0)
• Authorized subdivision of Lot 7D in the Cyber Park into Lots E and 7F (4-0)
• Authorized $75,000 Regional Bus Feasibility Study (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025 General Expenditures Budget (4-0)
• Authorized moving $72,000 to $100,000 from unrestricted fund balance to cover current expenses (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land-use applications including rezoning requests and special use permits. Items include potential commercial recreation, planned unit developments, and changes to residential or industrial zoning.

• Special Use Permit for commercial recreation at 218 Poplar Street
• Planned Unit Development application for multiple parcels by Blackstone Building Group LLC
• Rezoning of 627 and 629 Monroe Street from OT-R to M-R
• Rezoning of 916 and 1076 West Main Street from M-I to HR-C
• Special Use Permit for automobile salvage yard at 2025 South Boston Road

The Planning Commission approved seven land-use applications, including a large mixed-housing development and several commercial rezonings. All motions passed with 6-0 votes.

• Approved special use permit for indoor commercial recreation facility at 218 Poplar Street (6-0)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for workforce and 55+ housing with 10 staff conditions (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 627 and 629 Monroe Street to Multifamily Residential (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 916 West Main Street to Highway Retail Commercial (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1076 West Main Street to Highway Retail Commercial (6-0)
• Approved sign area waiver for 221 South Main Street (6-0)
• Approved automobile salvage yard at 2025 South Boston Road with staff recommendations and privacy trees (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 660 Arnett Boulevard to Highway Retail Commercial (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several legislative actions including a real estate tax rate reduction and the authorization of bonds for electric distribution expansion. The meeting also includes discussions on special use permits, city budget approvals, and various fee changes.

• Decrease of real estate tax from 84 cents to 83 cents per $100 of assessed value
• Authorization of bonds up to $25,000,000 for electric distribution expansion capital projects
• Special use permit for Pangea Asian Fusion at 112 Westover Drive
• Special use permit for an accessory building at Lake Heron Drive (Parcel 71320)
• Sale of parcels 26470 and 26471 on Lynn Street to the Industrial Development Authority

The Danville City Council approved an ordinance reducing the real estate tax rate from 84 to 83 cents per $100 of assessed value, effective July 1, 2024. They also authorized the issuance of up to $25 million in bonds for capital projects and granted special use permits for a commercial recreation facility and an accessory building. Several fee increases and the FY2025 budget were introduced but tabled for a second reading.

• Approved real estate tax decrease to 83 cents (8-0-1)
• Authorized $25M bond issuance for capital projects (7-0-1-1)
• Adopted policy for remote council participation (8-0-1)
• Granted special use permit for Pangea Asian Fusion at 112 Westover Drive (8-0-1)
• Granted special use permit for accessory building at Lake Heron Drive (8-0-1)
• Approved sale of Parcels 26470 and 26471 to Industrial Development Authority (8-0-1)
• Approved lease renewal for City Registrar at 530 Main Street (8-0-1)
• Tabled fee increase ordinances and FY2025 budget for second reading

City Council

The City Council will consider proposed changes to the city's personnel system and Chapter 32 retirement system. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding real property and economic development.

• Revisions to the Personnel System (CL - 1350)
• Revisions to Chapter 32 Retirement System (CL - 1375)
• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition
• Closed meeting regarding prospective economic development

City Council approved the May 7 work session minutes and recommended increasing Mayor and Council member pay to the state maximum, with a vote scheduled for July 2. The Council also discussed administrative changes to personnel and retirement systems.

• Approved May 7, 2024 Regular Work Session minutes
• Recommended increasing Mayor and Council pay to state maximums ($37,000 and $34,000) for July 2 agenda
• Approved Certificate of Closed Meeting (8-0-1)

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications regarding exterior building changes. Staff will also present a nomination for 709 Betts Street to the National Register of Historic Places.

• Awning, outdoor seating, monument sign, and garage door replacement at 807 Pine Street
• Exterior updates to the accessory building at 622 Holbrook Avenue
• Exterior updates at 215 Jefferson Avenue
• Rear deck installation at 608 Holbrook Avenue
• Nomination of 709 Betts Street to National and State historic registers

The Commission of Architectural Review approved four Certificates of Appropriateness on May 23, 2024. Applications covered a pizza restaurant at 807 Pine Street, an accessory building at 622 Holbrook Avenue, exterior updates at 215 Jefferson Avenue, and a rear deck at 608 Holbrook Avenue. The March 28, 2024 minutes were also approved with corrections. The meeting adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

• Approved PZ24-00156: awning, outdoor seating, monument sign, and glass garage door at 807 Pine Street (4-0-1)
• Approved PZ24-00202: exterior update to accessory building at 622 Holbrook Avenue (5-0)
• Approved PZ24-00234: exterior updates at 215 Jefferson Avenue (5-0)
• Approved PZ24-00236: rear wood deck at 608 Holbrook Avenue (4-1)
• Approved March 28, 2024 minutes with corrections (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several budget amendments, including grants for victim witness programs and school resource officers. The meeting includes discussions on decreasing real estate and personal property tax rates, as well as authorizing $25,000,000 in bonds for capital projects.

• Victim Witness Grant Program: $164,687 state grant with $2,000 local match
• School Resource Officer Grant: $88,117 revenue increase and $29,749 local share
• Capital Projects: $600,000 appropriation from Business Occupancy License Taxes
• Personal Property Tax decrease from $3.60 to $3.45 per $100 of assessed value
• Real Estate Tax rate decrease from 84 cents to 83 cents per $100 of assessed value

Danville City Council approved a decrease in the personal property tax rate from $3.60 to $3.45 per $100 of assessed value effective January 1, 2025, and approved a transient lodgers occupancy tax increase from $2.00 to $3.00 per day effective July 1, 2024. An ordinance raising certain city fees effective July 1, 2024 failed on a 4-4 vote. Council also approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Danville Public Schools budget and a second amendment to the comprehensive agreement with Branch Builds, Inc. for a new Arnett Hills Elementary School. A real estate tax decrease and a $25,000,000 bond authorization for electric distribution capital projects each received first reading and lie over before final adoption.

• Approved personal property tax decrease from $3.60 to $3.45 per $100 effective Jan 1, 2025 (7-1, Saunders nay)
• Approved transient lodgers occupancy tax increase from $2.00 to $3.00 per day effective July 1, 2024 (7-0-1-1, Whittle nay)
• Fee increase ordinance effective July 1, 2024 FAILED (4-4)
• Approved FY2025 Danville Public Schools budget (7-0-1-1, Mayo abstain)
• Approved second amendment to comprehensive agreement with Branch Builds, Inc. for new Arnett Hills Elementary School (8-0-1)
• Approved real estate and mobile home tax exemption/deferral revisions raising income threshold to $40,000 (8-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda: Victim Witness Grant $164,687 with $2,000 local match; School Resource Officer grant $88,117 with $29,749 local share; $600,000 business occupancy license tax revenue for capital projects (8-0-1)
• Approved 13 appointment resolutions to boards and commissions (7-0-1-1, Hood abstain)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review three applications for short-term rental use at specific residential properties. Additionally, the Board will consider a variance request regarding sign placement requirements.

• Short-term rental application for 153 Wendell Scott Drive
• Short-term rental application for 127 Berman Drive
• Short-term rental application for 732 Hughes Street
• Sign placement variance application for Parcel 73535

The Board approved three special exception permits for short-term rentals, one of which included specific conditions regarding rental duration and city notification. A variance request for a sign was postponed due to the applicant's absence.

• Approved short-term rental permit for 153 Wendell Scott Drive (6-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 127 Berman Drive with conditions for three consecutive blocked months and advance city notice (5-1)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 732 Hughes Street (6-0)
• Postponed variance application PZ24-00196 for sign placement due to applicant absence (6-0)
• Approved April 18, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will consider a resolution to approve an amended and restated Casino Resort Development Agreement involving Caesars Virginia, LLC and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. The meeting also includes reviews of recent financial statements and minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property and economic development matters.

• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Statement of Accounts as of April 30, 2024
• Resolution for amended Casino Resort Development Agreement with Caesars Virginia, LLC and Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition or disposition
• Closed session regarding prospective business or industry

The Board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2024 meeting and the current financial statements. The Board entered a closed session to discuss a prospective business and real property acquisition before reconvening to certify the closed session's legality.

• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial report (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for business and real property discussions (6-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed session compliance (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the Aviation Training Facility and the South Ramp Rehabilitation Project. The meeting also includes a review of a draft airport promotional video and the establishment of a nominating committee.

• Review of draft Airport Promotional Video
• Aviation Training Facility Update
• South Ramp Rehabilitation Project Update
• Establishment of Nominating Committee for Commission Officers
• FBO Management Update

The Danville Regional Airport Commission approved the meeting agenda and past minutes, reviewed a draft promotional video, and discussed updates on the Aviation Training Facility project, South Ramp Rehabilitation project, and FBO management. Commissioners also favored pursuing a grant for a free children's fly day event in October and held a closed session.

• Approved agenda for May 14, 2024 meeting
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2024 meeting and April 19, 2024 Strategic Planning Workshop
• Favored pursuing a new aviation promotion grant to host a free fly day for children on October 12, 2024
• Appointed Stephen Daniel to serve as the nominating committee

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority is considering a change order for a gas interceptor station planning study at the Southern Virginia Megasite. Members will also consider revising bylaws regarding administrative contracts and appointing an interim County Administrator Officer.

• Resolution 2024-05-13-5A: Revising Authority bylaws to grant officers authority to execute certain administrative contracts
• Resolution 2024-05-13-5B: Change Order No. 1 for a $30,000.00 planning study for a new Gas Interceptor Station at Berry Hill Lots 1 and 2
• Resolution 2024-05-13-5C: Appointing Dave Arnold as the Interim County Administrator Officer
• Financial Status Reports as of April 30, 2024

The Authority approved a $30,000 planning study for a new gas interceptor station at the Southern Virginia Megasite and appointed Dave Arnold as Interim County Administrator Officer. They also adopted by-law amendments allowing officers to sign administrative contracts up to $50,000 per expenditure. The board reviewed financial reports and discussed future projects for regional economic planning and bus service feasibility.

• Adopted Resolution 5A revising by-laws to allow officers to sign contracts (4-0)
• Approved $30,000 Change Order No. 1 with VEDP for gas interceptor study (4-0)
• Appointed Dave Arnold as Interim County Administrator Officer (4-0)
• Accepted Financial Status Report as of April 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Recessed into Closed Session for legal and business discussions (4-0)
• Certified Closed Session compliance upon return to open meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider four special use permit applications. These include requests for commercial recreation facilities and a density waiver at 400 Bridge Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting.

• Commercial recreation facilities at 112 Westover Drive
• Accessory building request for Parcel 71320
• Commercial recreation facilities at 218 Poplar Street
• Density waiver request at 400 Bridge Street

The Planning Commission approved special use permits for indoor commercial recreation and an accessory building. Two other permit applications were postponed until the next meeting.

• Approved special use permit PZ24-00180 for Pangea Asian Fusion at 112 Westover Drive (6-0)
• Approved special use permit PZ24-00179 for Fred Leggett Jr. at Parcel 71320 (6-0)
• Postponed special use permit PZ24-00180 for K & M Realty Group LLC at 218 Poplar Street (6-0)
• Postponed special use permit PZ24-00194 for Millsan Properties LLC at 400 Bridge Street (6-0)
• Approved May 13, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will review a certificate of appropriateness request from Dustin and Katie Haberer regarding signs at 545 Main Street. The meeting also includes a review of the April 11, 2024 minutes and a report on the upcoming PLANDanville Block Party.

• Certificate of appropriateness PZ24-00210: sign installation at 545 Main Street
• Review of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report on PLANDanville Block Party scheduled for May 22, 2024

The River District Design Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for signs at 545 Main Street after the applicants agreed to keep the signage under 32 square feet. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 11, 2024, meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00210 for signs at 545 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved April 11, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review financial, ridership, and employment status reports. Members will also receive updates on the FY24 and FY25 Capital Program of Projects and state operating assistance allocation.

• Update on FY24 and FY25 Capital Program of Projects
• Financial, ridership, and employment status reports
• Update on FY State Operating Assistance allocation and formula
• Approval of December 14, 2023, meeting minutes

The Transportation Advisory Committee received an update on transit finances, ridership, and staffing, and reviewed the FY2025 capital program of projects. Staff reported that state operating aid will drop from $950,704 in FY2024 to $786,477 in FY2025, a 17% reduction of $164,227, tied to the state's performance formula, rising service costs, and fixed-route ridership that remains 41% below pre-pandemic levels. The committee approved the December 14, 2023 minutes and took no other votes; the FY2025 capital list and operating budget were presented for review, not adopted. Four bus shelter locations were discussed, and the state has approved installation of four shelters with concrete pads for FY2025.

• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes as presented (all in favor)
• No vote taken on FY2025 capital program of projects or operating budget — presented for review only
• No vote taken on possible regional bus service to Greensboro — discussed only
• State approved four FY2025 bus shelters with concrete pads (locations discussed, not voted on)

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments involving utility revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, and a recreation program. The meeting includes multiple public hearings regarding rezoning, special use permits, and various city code amendments.

• Budget amendment for a $326,615 Recreation Enrichment Program
• Proposed personal property tax decrease from $3.60 to $3.45 per $100 of assessed value
• Proposed transient lodgers occupancy tax increase from $2.00 to $3.00 per day
• Rezoning application for 533 Piney Forest Road
• Special use permit for a group home at 18 Selma Avenue

Council approved an updated development agreement for the Caesars casino resort and reversed a commission decision to prevent the demolition of a vacant warehouse at 601 Lynn Street. Several zoning permits and rezonings were granted, while a special use permit for a group home was denied. Multiple budget and tax ordinances were presented for first reading.

• Approved amended Caesars casino resort development agreement (8-1)
• Reversed RDDC decision to deny demolition of 601 Lynn Street (8-1)
• Denied special use permit for group home at 18 Selma Avenue (9-0)
• Approved retail sales special use permit for 108 West Main Street (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 533 Piney Forest Road to Highway Retail Commercial (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 221 South Main Street to Transitional Office Commercial (9-0)
• Approved West Piedmont Workforce consortium agreement (8-1)
• Authorized conveyance of surplus city property to Dept. of Veterans Affairs (9-0)

City Council

The council will consider approving minutes from the April 2, 2024, work session. The agenda includes consideration of appointments to boards and commissions. Closed sessions are also scheduled for discussions regarding real property, economic development, and legal matters.

• Approval of April 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Closed session regarding real property acquisition or disposition
• Closed session concerning prospective business or industry for economic development
• Closed session for legal consultation

The City Council approved the minutes from the April 2, 2024, work session. Members noted several appointments and reappointments to various city boards and commissions. The Council also held a closed session to discuss real property and economic development.

• Approved April 2, 2024, Regular Work Session minutes
• Approved motion to enter closed session for real property and economic development (9-0)
• Approved Certificate of Closed Meeting (9-0)

Commission of Architectural Review

The scheduled meeting for April 25, 2024, has been cancelled. The Commission will provide notification regarding a potential meeting in May.

Danville Utility Commission

The Commission will discuss the minutes from the March 25, 2024 meeting and review February financial statements. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory Mandate.

• Review of February Financial Statements
• Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory Mandate

The Danville Utility Commission approved the minutes of its March 25, 2024 meeting unanimously. Staff reviewed the February 2024 utilities financial statements. Asked about bad-debt recovery, staff said accounts more than 75 days due go to collections and about $4-5,000 is recovered each week, with revenue also up. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is conducting a strategic planning workshop to discuss its roles and responsibilities. The meeting includes reviews of the Airport Layout Plan, Master Plan, and infrastructure reports. Discussions will also cover short-term and long-term development needs for the airport.

• Review of the Airport Layout Plan and Master Plan
• Discussion on hangar needs for larger aircraft and maintenance providers
• Development of South Ramp access for shops and a shipping center
• Proposed expansion of the fuel farm
• Long-term considerations for airport fees and property taxes

The Commission held a strategic planning workshop to brainstorm future airport development, including hangar expansion and terminal upgrades. Members discussed infrastructure concerns and a proposed travel reimbursement policy.

• Approved agenda as amended (voice vote)
• Approved motion to submit draft travel reimbursement policy to City Attorney and Marc Adelman for review (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider several applications for special exception permits to allow short-term rentals as a principal use. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding a building permit determination.

• Short-term rental application at 242 Lipton Lane
• Appeal of building permit R24-000078 by Robert Vaughan
• Short-term rental application at 147 Benefield Street
• Short-term rental application at 70 Ashlawn Drive
• Short-term rental application at 410 Tamworth Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals upheld the Zoning Administrator's decision to issue a building permit for a metal garage at 205 Fox Hollow Drive, denying the residents' appeal in a 4-3 vote. The Board approved seven special exception permits for short-term rentals across various neighborhoods, including a duplex on West Main Street which was approved after a denial motion failed. One short-term rental permit for a property on Lipton Lane was also approved.

• Approved Special Exception Permit PZ23-00374 for 242 Lipton Lane (6-0)
• Upheld Zoning Administrator's decision on building permit R24-00078 for 205 Fox Hollow Drive (4-3)
• Approved Special Exception Permit PZ24-00139 for 147 Benefield Street (7-0)
• Approved Special Exception Permit PZ24-00108 for 70 Ashlawn Drive (7-0)
• Approved Special Exception Permit PZ24-00113 for 410 Tamworth Drive (7-0)
• Approved Special Exception Permit PZ24-00123 for 337 West Main Street (1-6)
• Approved Special Exception Permit PZ24-00124 for 57 Ashlawn Drive (7-0)
• Approved Special Exception Permit PZ24-00144 for 156 Winthrop Drive (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review general fund financials and consider several ordinances regarding city code updates. The meeting includes discussions on issuing general obligation and utility revenue bonds, as well as a funding appropriation for a recreation enrichment program.

• Resolution to issue one or more series of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
• Ordinance to update the City of Danville's Procurement Code
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 24 regarding Parades and Other Assemblies
• Ordinance to anticipate proceeds from Utility Revenue Bonds
• First reading of a $326,615 appropriation for a Recreation Enrichment Program

The Danville City Council unanimously approved a resolution to issue general obligation bonds and adopted a comprehensive update to the city's procurement code. The council also passed an ordinance amending regulations for parades and assemblies. Three budget amendments related to bond proceeds and recreation funding were introduced but tabled for a second reading.

• Approved Resolution 2024-04.02 to issue general obligation bonds (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-04.11 updating the Procurement Code (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-04.12 amending Chapter 24 on Parades and Assemblies (9-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-04.13 for utility revenue bond proceeds (First Reading)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-04.14 for general obligation bond proceeds (First Reading)
• Tabled Ordinance 2024-04.06 for $326,615 recreation enrichment program (First Reading)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a presentation on PLAN Danville and consider resolutions regarding surplus city-owned property. This includes releasing liens and taxes against Lee Street to facilitate a transfer to the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The council will also hold a closed meeting for performance reviews of the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney.

• PLAN Danville presentation (CL - 1217)
• Resolution to declare city property surplus for transfer to US Dept of Veterans' Affairs (CL - 1259)
• Release of liens and taxes against Parcel 22973 Lee Street (CL - 1255)

Council reviewed the first draft of the PLAN Danville Comprehensive Plan and agreed to place two items on an upcoming agenda: declaring City-owned land on Lee Street surplus so it can be conveyed to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a parking lot, and releasing liens and taxes on Parcel 22973 Lee Street to facilitate that transfer. Council also agreed to place a $310,000 American Legion baseball stadium scoreboard on an upcoming agenda, which would require a budget amendment. Council then recessed into a closed meeting to discuss performance reviews of the City Clerk, City Manager and City Attorney, and certified the closed meeting 9-0.

• Agreed to place on an upcoming agenda a resolution declaring City-owned Lee Street property surplus and authorizing conveyance to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Agreed to place on an upcoming agenda the release of liens and taxes against Parcel 22973 Lee Street to facilitate transfer to the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Agreed to place on an upcoming agenda a $310,000 American Legion baseball stadium scoreboard, which would require a budget amendment
• Closed meeting held for performance reviews of the City Clerk, City Manager and City Attorney (motion carried 9-0)
• Certified the closed meeting complied with Virginia law (9-0)

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications. Items include a proposed parking garage at 403 Spring Street and various signage or facade updates.

• Parking garage construction at 403 Spring Street (Rivermont Danville, LLC)
• Facade updates at 418 Lynn Street (River City Fitness LLC)
• Updated signage at 628 Main Street (Atlantic Union Bank)
• Wall sign installation at 308 Craghead Street (Dr. Nicholas Sturdifen)
• Monument sign installation at 227 Lynn Street (Belk Architecture)

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a parking garage at 403 Spring Street and several signage and facade updates. One sign request was approved as a 'refaced' project despite not meeting existing guidelines.

• Approved parking garage at 403 Spring Street (Option 2) (6-1)
• Approved facade updates at 418 Lynn Street (7-0)
• Approved signage updates at 628 Main Street (7-0)
• Approved wall sign at 308 Craghead Street as a reface (7-0)
• Approved monument sign at 227 Lynn Street (7-0)
• Approved March 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will review the March 12, 2024, meeting minutes and the statement of accounts as of March 31, 2024. The agenda includes staff updates from the Housing and Development and Economic Development and Tourism departments.

• Review of IDA Statement of Accounts as of March 31, 2024
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition or disposition
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry
• Closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved its February 13, 2024 meeting minutes and approved the financial report presented by CFO Michael Adkins. The board then recessed into a closed executive meeting to discuss a prospective business or industry and the acquisition or disposition of real property, and afterward adopted a resolution certifying that only exempted public business matters were discussed. Staff also gave updates on a 205 Jefferson Street apartment renovation moving forward in underwriting with Virginia Community Capital, a procurement fair with almost 150 people signed up, and a six-week digital marketing workshop for 25 businesses.

• Approved February 13, 2024 regular called meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved the financial report presented by CFO Michael Adkins (5-0)
• Recessed into closed executive meeting on a prospective business/industry and real property acquisition/disposition (6-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed meeting covered only exempted public business matters (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Commission will review updates on several airport operations and projects. Discussion items include a strategic planning workshop, promotional video production, an aviation training facility, and FBO management.

• Strategic Planning Workshop Agenda
• Airport Promotional Video Production Update
• Aviation Training Facility Update
• FBO Management Update

The Commission approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed updates on the Aviation Training Facility, including increased site preparation cost estimates and a planned special use permit for a building setback.

• Approved March 12, 2024 agenda
• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Strategic Planning Workshop for April 19, 2024

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority will consider several actions regarding the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill Project. These include a lease renewal for Osborne Company of North Carolina, Inc., a timber sale contract amendment, and modifications to vegetative buffers near U.S. Highway 311 and Oak Hill Road.

• Modification to Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC ground lease agreement
• One-year lease renewal for Osborne Company of North Carolina, Inc. at 4380 Berry Hill Road
• Amendment to Berry Hill Industrial Park restrictive covenants regarding vegetative buffers
• Amendment to Hopkins Lumber Contractors, Inc. timber sale contract
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report

The Authority accepted a clean FY2023 audit report and approved several land-use agreements, including a modified cell tower lease and a sod lease renewal. Members also authorized changes to vegetative buffers to support a VDOT road project and extended a timber sale contract.

• Accepted FY2023 Audit Report (4-0)
• Approved modified cell tower lease with Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC for $21,000 (4-0)
• Approved one-year sod lease renewal with Osborne Company of North Carolina for $1,000 (4-0)
• Approved modification of vegetative buffers for Berry Hill Connector Road (4-0)
• Approved one-year extension of timber sale contract with Hopkins Lumber Contractors, Inc. (4-0)
• Accepted March 31, 2024 Financial Status Report (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Danville Planning Commission will review several rezoning applications and special use permits. The agenda includes proposed zoning changes for Piney Forest Road and South Main Street, as well as a code amendment regarding car washes.

• Rezoning 533 Piney Forest Road from PS-C to HR-C
• Rezoning 221 South Main Street from OT-R to TO-C
• Special use permit for a group home at 18 Selma Avenue
• Special use permit for retail sales at 108 West Main Street
• Code amendment to add 'Car washes' to the zoning ordinance

The Planning Commission approved several special use permits and rezoning requests, including a retail store and a funeral home. The board denied a group home permit and amended the zoning code to prohibit car wash facilities.

• Denied special use permit for group home at 18 Selma Avenue (6-0)
• Approved retail sales at 108 West Main Street with hours 8am-8pm (6-0)
• Approved side yard requirement waiver at 136 Gatewood Avenue (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 533 Piney Forest Road to Highway Retail Commercial (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for contractor shop and retail at 874 Cahill Court (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 221 South Main Street to Transitional Office (6-0)
• Approved yard requirement waiver for aviation training facility at 424 Airport Drive (6-0)
• Approved code amendment to add car wash facilities as a prohibited use (6-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will enact routine consent items via a single motion, including a $5,309,442 appropriation for Comprehensive Services Act and housing grants. Members will also hold public hearings to discuss and decide on multiple zoning amendments, special use permits for commercial recreation facilities, a building height waiver at 1080 Riverside Drive, and a rezoning request along Longview Avenue. These actions will update local land-use rules, approve or deny specific development projects, and direct state and federal funding.

• Amend FY2024 budget to appropriate $5,309,442 in Comprehensive Services Act funds and local matching funds
• Rezoning Parcel 70961 on Longview Avenue from T-R Threshold Residential to NT-R Neotraditional Residential
• Special use permit for a building height waiver over 50 feet at 1080 Riverside Drive (Parcel 02176)
• Special use permits for indoor commercial recreation facilities at 1010 Piney Forest Road, 401 Main Street, and 510 Spring Street
• Amend Chapter 41 of the Zoning Ordinance and update City Code Section 2-5 regarding the city seal

City Council approved several special use permits for commercial recreation, a hotel height waiver, and a dog grooming salon. The council also adopted budget amendments for comprehensive services and grant programs and updated the city seal.

• Approved $5,309,442 for Comprehensive Services Act and local matching funds (9-0)
• Approved budget amendments for CDBG and HOME Grant programs (9-0)
• Granted height waiver over 50 feet for hotel at 1080 Riverside Drive (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for commercial recreation at 1010 Piney Forest Road (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for commercial kennel/grooming at 630 North Main Street (8-0-1)
• Approved special use permit for commercial recreation at 401 Main Street (9-0)
• Postponed rezoning application for parcel 70961 on Longview Avenue (9-0)
• Approved waiver of maximum floor area ratio for parking garage at 403 Spring Street (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider amending Chapter 24 of the Danville City Code. The agenda also includes updates on programs and economic development, as well as a closed session regarding real property and prospective business.

• Amendment of Danville City Code Chapter 24
• Approval of March 5, 2024, work session minutes
• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry

The City Council approved the minutes from the March 5, 2024, work session. Members discussed proposed updates to the City Code regarding assembly and parade permits and received updates on upcoming economic development programs. The council also held a closed session to discuss prospective business projects.

• Approved March 5, 2024, work session minutes
• Agreed to place proposed City Code Chapter 24 amendments on a future agenda
• Approved motion to enter closed session for economic development discussion (9-0)
• Approved Certificate of Closed Meeting (9-0)

Commission of Architectural Review

On March 28, 2024, the Danville Commission of Architectural Review will meet to review application PZ24-00140, which proposes replacing a damaged masonry wall with a fence at 937 Main Street (Parcel 26419). The body will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and complete standard administrative procedures.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application PZ24-00140 to replace a masonry wall with a fence at 937 Main Street (Parcel 26419)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Standard call to order and roll call procedures

The Commission of Architectural Review approved a request to replace a damaged masonry wall with a fence at 937 Main Street. The application was filed by Bob Newnam on behalf of the Presbyterian Church after a vehicle accident destroyed the wall. The commission voted 4-0-1 to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ24-00140 for fence at 937 Main Street (4-0-1)
• Approved October 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Danville Utility Commission

The Commission will discuss the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting and review January financial statements. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding upcoming economic development related capital projects.

• Review of January Financial Statements
• Upcoming Economic Development Related Capital Projects

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting. Staff presented January financial statements and provided updates on utility capital projects for upcoming economic development sites.

• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several applications for special exception permits to allow short-term rentals as a principal use. The meeting also includes a variance request regarding road frontage and an appeal of a building permit determination.

• Short-term rental permit: 242 Lipton Lane
• Short-term rental permit: 205 Arlington Place
• Short-term rental permit: 127 Berman Drive
• Short-term rental permit: 620 Timberlake Drive
• Short-term rental permit: 33 Schoolfield Drive

The Board approved five special exception permits for short-term rentals and denied one due to applicant absence. An appeal regarding a large metal garage addition in the Fox Hollow subdivision was postponed.

• Approved short-term rental permit for 205 Arlington Place (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 127 Berman Drive (4-0)
• Postponed short-term rental permit for 620 Timberlake Drive (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 33 Schoolfield Drive (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 141 Capri Court (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 122 Brantley Place (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 1033B Main Street (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 156 Garden Grove Street (4-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will hear a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting includes final votes on bond issuances and appropriations for VDOT projects and aviation engineering services. Additionally, the Council will consider new ordinances regarding utility revenue bonds and community development grants.

• Presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Final adoption of $11,111,966 for VDOT capital improvement projects
• Final adoption of $127,182 for aviation training facility engineering services
• Authorization of bonds up to $16,000,000 for various capital projects
• Resolution for utility revenue bonds not exceeding $13,520,000

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications. These include requests for wall signs, painted signs, a new parking garage, and a 125-unit apartment building.

• Wall sign installation at 402 Wilson Street and 312 Lynn Street
• Sign installation at 680 Lynn Street
• Sign painting at 501 Craghead Street
• Parking garage construction at 403 Spring Street
• Deconstruction of 601 Lynn Street for a new 125-unit apartment

The River District Design Commission issued Certificates of Appropriateness for a new parking garage and four other property updates. The commission also approved the minutes from the March 14, 2024, meeting.

• Approved parking garage construction at 403 Spring Street (6-1)
• Approved façade updates at 418 Lynn Street (7-0)
• Approved signage updates at 628 Main Street (7-0)
• Approved wall sign installation at 308 Craghead Street (7-0)
• Approved monument sign installation at 227 Lynn Street (7-0)
• Approved March 14, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will review several action items including property leases and infrastructure improvements. The body will also consider a resolution for a permanent loan related to a building in the Cyber Park.

• Lease agreement for 310 Main Street and 312 Main Street with Enterprises by the Dan, LLC
• VDOT vehicular safety improvements on parcel 2347-24-2335 in Cane Creek Centre
• Permanent loan resolution for Cyber Park Lot 10B not to exceed $1,437,500
• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition and prospective business

The Industrial Development Authority approved a lease agreement with Enterprises by the Dan, LLC t/a Vintages by the Dan for properties at 310 and 312 Main Street. The board also authorized VDOT to make vehicular safety improvements on Parcel 2347-24-2335 in Cane Creek Centre and approved an allonge to amend the 2023 bond. In addition, the board heard financial reports and a Dan River Falls project update before entering a closed executive session.

• Approved minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved the current financial statements (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement for 310 and 312 Main Street with Enterprises by the Dan, LLC t/a Vintages by the Dan (5-0)
• Approved VDOT safety improvements on Parcel 2347-24-2335 in Cane Creek Centre (5-0)
• Approved executing an allonge to amend the 2023 bond terms (5-0)
• Voted to enter an executive closed session to discuss a prospective business/industry and real property acquisition/disposition (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Commission will discuss several operational and planning updates. Topics include the Strategic Planning Workshop, a promotional video, the Capital Improvement Plan, an aviation training facility, and FBO management.

• Strategic Planning Workshop Agenda
• Airport Promotional Video Production Update
• Airport Capital Improvement Plan
• Aviation Training Facility Update
• FBO Management Update

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and February minutes. Members discussed the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, updates on a promotional video, and the status of an Economic Development Administration grant for an aviation training facility.

• Approved modified agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority will review financial status reports as of February 29, 2024. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss prospective businesses, real property acquisitions or dispositions, and legal matters.

• Financial Status Reports as of February 29, 2024
• Discussion of prospective businesses in Pittsylvania County and Danville
• Discussion regarding Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, Cyber Park, and Cane Creek Centre projects

The Authority approved the financial report for the period ending February 29, 2024. Members also held a closed session to discuss prospective businesses, real property, and legal matters before returning to open session.

• Approved February 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Accepted February 29, 2024, Financial Status Report (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying closed session compliance (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several Special Use Permit applications for commercial recreation, group homes, and kennels. The agenda also includes a request to amend the City's Zoning Ordinance and a rezoning application for Parcel 70961.

• Building height waiver at 1080 Riverside Drive
• Zoning Ordinance amendment for Chapter 41
• Commercial recreation facilities at 1010 Piney Forest Road
• Commercial recreation facilities at 2420 North Main Street
• Group home at 18 Selma Avenue

The commission denied a request to rezone a parcel for 84 residential units due to density and environmental concerns. Several special use permits for commercial recreation, grooming, and parking were approved, while a group home application was postponed.

• Approved building height waiver up to 53 feet for hotel at 1080 Riverside Drive (5-0)
• Approved Code Amendment Request PZ24-00098 (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Ten Restaurant and Lounge with 75-person per floor limit (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for internet café at 2420 North Main Street (5-0)
• Postponed group home application at 18 Selma Avenue (5-0)
• Approved commercial kennel/grooming permit at 630 North Main Street (5-0)
• Approved commercial recreation facility at 401 Main Street (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of Parcel 70961 from Threshold to Neotraditional Residential (4-1)

City Council

The Danville City Council is reviewing several budget amendments and zoning applications. This includes a final vote on using $2,000,000 in casino gaming taxes to fund capital projects. The Council will also hold public hearings regarding rezoning requests at 1700 West Main Street.

• Final adoption of $2,000,000 in casino gaming tax revenues for capital projects
• First reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $16,000,000 in bonds for capital projects
• Rezoning 14 acres at 1700 West Main Street from T-R to M-R
• Rezoning 10 acres at 1700 West Main Street from T-R to NT-R
• Budget amendment of $127,182 for aviation training facility engineering services

Council approved two rezoning requests for a 1700 West Main Street property to allow for a 204-unit apartment complex and a 24-home single-family development. The board also authorized increasing capital project funding using casino gaming taxes and approved two special use permits.

• Approved $2M increase in FY2024 budget for capital projects via casino gaming taxes (8-0-1)
• Approved special use permit for accessory building without primary dwelling at Parcel 58005 (8-0-1)
• Approved special use permit to convert 912 Green Street residence to a duplex (8-0-1)
• Approved rezoning 14 acres of 1700 West Main Street to Multi-Family Residential (8-0-1)
• Approved rezoning 10 acres of 1700 West Main Street to Neotraditional Residential with emergency egress condition (7-1-1)
• Approved request to VDOT to adjust city lane mileage inventory (8-0-1)
• First reading of ordinance to authorize up to $16M in bonds for capital projects
• First reading of budget amendments for VDOT projects ($11.1M) and aviation services ($127,182)

City Council

The City Council will receive an update on delinquent tax collection efforts. The meeting also includes updates regarding economic development and communications.

• Update on Delinquent Tax Collection Efforts
• Economic Development Update
• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry

The Danville City Council work session on March 5, 2024 was largely informational. Council approved the minutes of the February 6, 2024 work session, received an update from Taxing Authority Consulting Services on delinquent tax collections, and heard economic development updates. Council then recessed into a closed meeting for an economic development discussion and later certified that the closed meeting complied with Virginia law. No substantive policy decisions, ordinances, or budget votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the February 6, 2024 Regular Work Session (voice vote, no tally recorded)
• Recessed into closed meeting for economic development discussion (6-0-3; Jones, Saunders, Whittle absent)
• Adopted Certificate of Closed Meeting confirming compliance with Virginia law (6-0-3; Jones, Saunders, Whittle absent)

Danville Utility Commission

The Commission will review the January 22, 2024 meeting minutes and December financial statements. Discussion includes a follow-up on the Fiscal Year 2025 Utilities Budget and the customer electric outage notification system.

• Review of December Financial Statements
• Follow-up discussion: Fiscal Year 2025 Utilities Budget
• Customer Electric Outage Notification System

The Danville Utility Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes of its January 22, 2024 meeting. Staff presented December financial statements for each utility fund. The Commission recommended endorsing the FY 2025 utilities budget so the City Manager can present proposals to City Council by March 1st; staff said that if ongoing evaluations reveal revenue shortfalls, they will adjust expenditures to balance the budgets without further FY 2025 increases and brief the Commission at the April 22nd meeting.

• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended endorsing the FY 2025 utilities budget
• Reviewed December financial statements for each utility fund

City Council

The City Council will review General Fund financials as of January 31, 2024. The Council is also considering a grant application for the removal of the White Mill/Long Mill Dam. Additionally, members will consider an ordinance to increase revenues from casino gaming taxes by $2,000,000 to fund capital projects.

• $2,000,000 budget amendment using casino gaming taxes for capital projects
• Grant application for the removal of White Mill/Long Mill Dam
• Appointments to the Southern Area Agency on Aging and Airport Commission
• Review of General Fund financials as of January 31, 2024

The Council authorized a grant application for the removal of the White Mill/Long Mill Dam and approved three agency appointments. A proposed ordinance to allocate $2 million in casino gaming tax revenue for capital projects received its first reading.

• Approved grant application for White Mill/Long Mill Dam removal (6-2-1)
• Reappointed Andre Bethea to the Southern Area Agency on Aging (8-0-1)
• Appointed Mandy Crowder to the Southern Area Agency on Aging (8-0-1)
• Appointed Hampton Wilkins to the Airport Commission (8-0-1)
• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-02.05 to allocate $2M in casino taxes for capital projects

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review numerous applications for special exception permits to allow short-term rentals as a principal use. Additionally, the board will consider a variance request regarding public water and sewer requirements on Isom Court.

• 36 Special Exception Permit applications for short-term rentals at various locations
• Variance application PZ24-00037 for private well/septic use at Isom Court

The Board approved 23 special exception permits for short-term rentals and one variance for a private well and septic system. Three applications were postponed or tabled due to parking issues, missing certificates of occupancy, or management concerns. One short-term rental application at 444 Downing Drive was denied.

• Approved short-term rental permits for 23 properties (various votes)
• Approved variance for private well and septic at Isom Court (5-0)
• Denied short-term rental permit at 444 Downing Drive (4-2)
• Postponed permit for 22 Schoolfield Drive pending off-street parking (6-0)
• Postponed permit for 205 Arlington Place pending inspection (6-0)
• Postponed permit for 127 Berman Drive pending applicant appearance (6-0)
• Tabled permit for 1440 North Main Street pending local manager name (6-0)
• Postponed permit for 620 Timberlake Drive pending owner appearance (6-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will consider resolutions regarding a business loan and service agreements. The agenda also includes reviewing financial reports and entering a closed session for property discussions.

• Loan up to $30,000 for Uncle Al’s Diner, LLC and individuals
• Agreement with Timmons Group up to $23,500.00 for geotechnical services
• Economic interest assignment for 206-208 N. Union Street
• Temporary easement for a sediment pond on multiple parcels

The Industrial Development Authority of Danville approved a loan not to exceed $30,000 to Uncle Al's Diner, LLC and Allen Plummer and Charles Walker. It also approved a partial assignment of economic interest in North Union Properties, LLC to the Downtown Danville Association DBA River District Association for 206-208 North Union Street, an agreement with Timmons Group not to exceed $23,500 for geotechnical services at Lynn Street parcels 21745 and 21746 and Shelton Street parcel 22329, a temporary easement to 424 Memorial Drive LLC on six parcels for a temporary sediment pond, and repairs not to exceed $22,000 at 620 North Main Street. All votes were unanimous among members present, with John Laramore absent for the first two votes. The board also approved the January 9, 2024 minutes and the financial report, and met in closed session for economic development and real property matters.

• Approved minutes of January 9, 2024 regular meeting (4-0, Laramore absent)
• Approved financial report (4-0, Laramore absent)
• Approved loan not to exceed $30,000 to Uncle Al's Diner, LLC and Allen Plummer and Charles Walker (4-0, Laramore absent)
• Approved partial assignment of economic interest in North Union Properties, LLC to Downtown Danville Association DBA River District Association for 206-208 North Union Street (4-0, Laramore absent)
• Approved agreement with Timmons Group not to exceed $23,500 for geotechnical services at Lynn Street parcels 21745 and 21746 and Shelton Street parcel 22329 (5-0)
• Approved temporary easement to 424 Memorial Drive LLC on parcels 21322, 23568, 23264, 23263, 22028, and 23110 for temporary sediment pond (5-0)
• Approved repairs not to exceed $22,000 at 620 North Main Street (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting for economic development and real property matters (5-0)

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority will consider granting permanent easements to the City of Danville for a power substation and transmission line at Tax Parcel ID 76441. These easements are intended to support the development of the Cyber Park Project. Staff will also present updates on a 165-acre parcel rezoning and regional economic development plans.

• Easement for power substation and distribution circuits at Tax Parcel ID 76441
• Easement for transmission line at Tax Parcel ID 76441
• Rezoning of a 165-acre parcel to accommodate mixed-use development
• Financial status reports as of January 31, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for parcels at 1700 West Main Street. The agenda also includes special use permit applications for an accessory building and a residential conversion.

• Rezoning of ~14 acres at 1700 West Main Street to M-R Multifamily Residential
• Rezoning of ~10 acres at 1700 West Main Street to NT-R Neotraditional Residential
• Special Use Permit for an accessory building without a primary dwelling at Parcel 58005
• Special Use Permit to convert a single-family residence into a duplex at 912 Green Street
• Review of Subdivision Plat at 1700 West Main Street (Parcel 51484)

The commission approved two rezoning requests for Sycamore Development Company to build a multifamily apartment complex and a 24-home single-family subdivision. Two special use permits for accessory buildings and a duplex conversion were also approved.

• Approved special use permit PZ23-00507 for accessory building (7-0)
• Approved rezoning PZ24-00034 for multifamily residential at 1700 West Main Street (4-3)
• Approved rezoning PZ23-00033 for neotraditional residential at 1700 West Main Street (4-3)
• Approved special use permit PZ23-00038 to convert residence to duplex at 912 Green Street (7-0)
• Approved January 8, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Danville City Council will consider several rezoning applications and ordinance amendments. These include requests to rezone properties on Forestdale Drive and Parker Road, as well as a sign area waiver for 540 Central Boulevard. The council will also review an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding vehicle repair establishments.

• Rezoning 135 Forestdale Drive from residential to neighborhood commercial
• Special Use Permit for vehicle repair at 135 Forestdale Drive
• Sign area waiver for 540 Central Boulevard
• Rezoning Parker Road from shopping center to multifamily residential
• Amending zoning ordinance for automobile and light vehicle repair establishments

Council amended the zoning ordinance and granted a special use permit to allow First Choice Transmissions to operate at 135 Forestdale Drive. The board also approved a rezoning request for a 30-acre residential project on Parker Road and a sign area waiver for Powers Signs.

• Amended Zoning Ordinance to create 'Automobile and Light Vehicle Repair Establishments' category (7-0-1-1)
• Rezoned 135 Forestdale Drive from Old Town Residential to Neighborhood Commercial (7-0-1-1)
• Granted Special Use Permit to First Choice Transmissions LLC at 135 Forestdale Drive (7-0-1-1)
• Granted Special Use Permit to Powers Signs for sign area waiver at 540 Central Boulevard (8-0-1)
• Rezoned Parcel 73170 on Parker Road from Planned Shopping Center Commercial to Multi-Family Residential (8-0-1)
• Authorized abandonment of one blanket easement in Pittsylvania County for a Dominion Energy solar farm (8-0-1)
• Approved January 2, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider appointments to various boards and commissions. The meeting includes updates on economic development and communications from city leadership.

• Consideration of Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Economic Development Update
• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition
• Closed meeting regarding prospective business or industry for economic development

Danville City Council met in a work session on February 6, 2024, receiving recommendations to reappoint Andre Bethea and appoint Mandy Crowder to the Southern Area Agency on Aging, and to appoint Hampton Wilkins to the Airport Commission. Council also heard economic development updates, including a hotel study consultant (Revpar International), a parking management consultant, and an April 10 procurement fair with Caesars. Council voted 7-0-2 to recess into a closed meeting to discuss possible real estate purchases and prospective business projects, then certified the closed meeting by the same 7-0-2 vote. No appointments were formally approved and no other substantive actions were taken in open session.

• Recessed into closed meeting on real estate and economic development (7-0-2)
• Certified the closed meeting complied with Virginia law (7-0-2)
• Received, but did not vote on, board and commission appointment recommendations
• No vote recorded on adding a Council liaison to the Airport Commission

Commission of Architectural Review

The Commission will consider requests for kitchen expansions, deck removals, and a residential conversion to a duplex. The meeting also includes the election of officers and approval of previous minutes.

• Kitchen expansion at 1009 Main Street (PZ23-00494)
• Deck removal and balcony installation at 806 Main Street (PZ23-00487)
• Conversion of single-family residence to a duplex at 912 Green Street (PZ24-00038)

The Commission of Architectural Review approved requests for kitchen expansion, exterior updates, and a residential conversion. The board also approved the minutes from the October 26, 2023, meeting.

• Approved kitchen expansion at 1009 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved deck and balcony updates at 806 Main Street (6-0 for deck, 5-1 for fence, 5-1 for gazebo)
• Approved conversion of single-family residence to duplex at 912 Green Street (6-0)
• Approved October 26, 2023, minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Danville Utility Commission

The Commission will review the financial statements from November. The meeting also includes an introduction to the Utilities Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Review of November Financial Statements
• Introduction to Fiscal Year 2025 Utilities Budget

The Danville Utility Commission approved the minutes of its December 4, 2023 meeting on a unanimous vote. Staff presented November financial statements for each utility fund and introduced proposed FY2025 budgets for wastewater, water, gas, electric and telecommunications, along with capital improvement projects. No votes on the budgets or financial statements were recorded in the minutes provided.

• Approved December 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider several applications to allow short-term rentals as a principal use at various residential addresses. Additionally, the Board will review a variance request regarding an accessory structure in a street yard.

• Variance for accessory structure at 205 Fox Hollow Drive
• Short-term rental permit at 212 A&B, 214 B, and 216 A Jefferson Avenue
• Short-term rental permit at 350 Hermitage Drive
• Short-term rental permit at 232 Avalon Drive
• Short-term rental permit at 129 Stokesland Avenue

The Board elected new officers and approved the minutes from November 16, 2023. The Board voted to overturn a zoning administrator's decision regarding a roof sign determination for a Mod Wash franchise. A variance application for 205 Fox Hollow Drive was withdrawn and a short-term rental permit for 252 Lipton Lane was postponed.

• Elected Gus Dyer as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Lawrence Meder as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Overturned zoning administrator's decision regarding a roof sign determination (6-0)
• Approved November 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the General Fund financials as of December 31, 2023, and a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report. The meeting includes discussions on releasing nuisance abatement liens for properties on Hughes Street and several streets including Grove and Lee. Additionally, the council will consider rezoning applications for parcels on Jenny Lane.

• Review of General Fund Financials as of December 31, 2023
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report
• Release of nuisance abatement liens for Parcel #23531 on Hughes Street
• Release of nuisance abatement liens for parcels on Grove, Colquhoun, Lee, and Stokes Streets
• Rezoning applications for parcels on Jenny Lane by J. Cubas Holdings, LLC

Council approved two rezoning applications on Jenny Lane to allow for higher-density suburban residential housing. The board also authorized the release of several nuisance abatement liens to facilitate property donations to local development and housing authorities.

• Approved rezoning of parcels on Jenny Lane from T-R to S-R (8-0-1)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 78052 on Jenny Lane from T-R to S-R (8-0-1)
• Approved release of nuisance abatement liens for parcel #23531 on Hughes Street (7-0-1-1)
• Approved release of nuisance abatement liens for parcels on Grove, Colquhoun, Lee, and Stokes Streets (6-0-2-1)
• Approved December 5, 2023 meeting minutes

River District Design Commission

The River District Design Commission will hold elections for its officers. The meeting includes a review of a Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior updates at 416 Lynn Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 14, 2023, meeting.

• Election of officers
• Certificate of Appropriateness request PZ23-00501 for exterior updates at 416 Lynn Street
• Review of September 14, 2023, meeting minutes

The River District Design Commission unanimously elected George Davis as Chairman, Adam Jones as Vice Chairman, and Cynthia Nicholas as Secretary. The Commission also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior updates at 416 Lynn Street, noting that the upper floor's final design is not yet determined. Previous meeting minutes from September 14, 2023, were approved.

• Elected George Davis as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Adam Jones as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Cynthia Nicholas as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PZ23-00501 for 416 Lynn Street (5-0)
• Approved September 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will consider resolutions for two lease agreements. One involves the property at 206 North Union Street, Suite 100, and the other is a renewal for the River District Association. A closed meeting is also scheduled to discuss real property and economic development.

• Lease agreement for 206 North Union Street, Suite 100
• Lease renewal with Downtown Danville Association d/b/a River District Association
• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition or disposition
• Closed meeting concerning prospective business or industry

The Industrial Development Authority approved two lease-related resolutions and the current financial report. The board also held a closed session to discuss prospective business and real property acquisition.

• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial report (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement for 206 North Union Street, Suite 100 between North Union Properties, LLC, Rae Barnes, and 2 Earthy Mamas, LLC (6-0)
• Approved lease renewal with Downtown Danville Association d/b/a River District Association (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for business expansion and real property discussions (6-0)
• Approved resolution certifying closed session compliance (6-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Airside Development Review Committee will review a report for Essel Propack and consider an action item regarding a structure. The committee is asked to authorize an 18’ x 20’ pump house located at 187 Cane Creek Boulevard.

• Resolution to approve an 18’ x 20’ pump house at 187 Cane Creek Boulevard
• Staff report for Essel Propack

Airport Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the Aviation Training Facility Project and the Fuel Farm Expansion Project. Members will also review the FY25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Update.

• Aviation Training Facility Project update
• Fuel Farm Expansion Project status
• FY25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget update
• FBO Management update
• Sub-Committee update from Sid Allgood and Bob Jiranek

The Commission reached a consensus to move forward with a proposed Aviation Training Facility and decided to postpone the construction of a box hangar until FY2026. The body also reviewed updates on fuel farm expansion and airport promotional efforts.

• Consensus reached for Chairman to email Mr. Larking expressing interest in moving the Aviation Training Facility project forward
• Consensus reached to postpone construction of a 60' x 54' box hangar in FY2025
• Recommended using two Bipartisan Infrastructure fund allocations to build a 130' x 100' hangar in FY2026
• Decided to delay airport promotional video production until south ramp completion and training facility status is clarified
• Approved January 9, 2024 agenda
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

The Authority will elect its 2024 officers and consider a $6,250 engineering contract amendment for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Members will also review financial status reports as of December 31, 2023. A closed session is scheduled to discuss prospective businesses and real property.

• Election and reappointment of 2024 officers
• $6,250 engineering services amendment for Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill
• Review of financial status reports as of December 31, 2023
• Closed session regarding prospective businesses and real property

The Authority met to elect 2024 officers and review financial reports. The board considered a contract amendment for engineering services related to vegetative buffers at the Southern Virginia Megasite. The meeting included a closed session to discuss prospective businesses and real estate acquisitions.

• Considered Resolution 2024-01-08-5B to approve a $6,250 lump sum fee for Dewberry Engineers Inc. for Berry Hill Megasite vegetative buffer services
• Held elections and reappointments for 2024 officers, including Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, City Manager Officer, and County Administrator Officer

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning applications and a code amendment regarding automobile repair establishments. The agenda also includes the election of officers and reviews of special use permits.

• Rezoning 135 Forestdale Drive from Old Town Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• Special Use Permit for automobile and light vehicle repair at 135 Forestdale Drive
• Code amendment to add automobile and light vehicle repair establishments to the zoning ordinance
• Rezoning Parcel 73170 from Planned Shopping Center Commercial to Multifamily Residential
• Sign area waiver permit for 540 Central Boulevard

The Danville Planning Commission elected officers and approved four land-use applications, all by 6-0 votes. It approved a code amendment, a rezoning, and a special use permit allowing First Choice Transmissions to operate an auto repair business at 135 Forestdale Drive. It also approved rezoning a roughly 30-acre parcel from Planned Shopping Center Commercial to Multifamily Residential for a proposed River City Developers project, though no development plans were submitted and a neighbor raised concerns about property values and traffic. The December 11 and December 19, 2023 minutes were approved.

• Elected Mr. Petrick Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Mr. Bolton Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Mr. Dodson Secretary (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit PZ23-00465 for a sign area waiver at 540 Central Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved Code Amendment PZ23-00495 creating 'Automobile and light vehicle repair establishments' use (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 135 Forestdale Drive from Old Town Residential to Neighborhood Commercial (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit PZ23-00497 for auto repair at 135 Forestdale Drive (6-0)
• Approved rezoning Parcel 73170 from Planned Shopping Center Commercial to Multifamily Residential (6-0)

City Council

The Danville City Council will review several rezoning applications and a special use permit for 618 Craghead Street. The Council will also consider transferring thirty surplus vacant lots to the Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Additionally, the Council is scheduled to adopt a budget amendment for an air compressor/fill station project.

• Transfer of 30 surplus vacant lots to Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
• Special Use Permit at 618 Craghead Street for density waiver
• Rezoning of South Boston Road parcels from N-C to HR-C
• Budget amendment for $92,114.25 total for an air compressor/fill station
• Rezoning of Jenny Lane parcels from T-R to S-R

City Council approved a special use permit for a density waiver at 618 Craghead Street and two rezoning applications. Several other rezoning requests and a property transfer to the housing authority were postponed.

• Approved $92,114.25 appropriation for fire fighter grant air compressor station (8-0-1)
• Approved special use permit for maximum density waiver at 618 Craghead Street (8-0-1)
• Approved rezoning of 3411 Westover Drive from Neighborhood Commercial to Suburban Residential (8-0-1)
• Approved rezoning of Ash Street (Parcel 73014) from Old Town Residential to Highway Retail Commercial (8-0-1)
• Postponed transfer of 30 surplus vacant lots to Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (8-0-1)
• Postponed rezoning of Jenny Lane parcels (8-0-1)
• Postponed rezoning of South Boston Road parcels indefinitely (8-0-1)