Ashland meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Ashland boards weigh redevelopment, rezoning, and incentive payments

This week's meeting agendas in Ashland include a proposed redevelopment of the former Henry Clay Elementary School, a new zoning district, and a potential incentive payment to a restaurant developer. All four meetings listed below are marked as agenda only, with minutes not yet published, so no decisions have been recorded.

Town Council

The Town Council's Aug. 14 agenda included two public hearings. The first concerned a proposal by Ashland Lofts LLC to redevelop the former Henry Clay Elementary School, involving a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA26-0520), a text amendment (ORD2026-08), and a rezoning (REZ26-0520 & ORD2026-07). The second hearing addressed a new Planned Mixed-Use Development Zoning District (ORD2026-09).

The council also had several consent agenda items, including referrals for a housing request at 310 & 304 Center St (CUP26-0602), a rezoning request from Oppidan-KTJ 447 LLC and CLOP Ashland VA LLC (REZ26-0709), and a rezoning request from Shelton Estates and Salcedo (REZ26-0603).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Aug. 12 with a public hearing on the Green Acres rezoning (REZ25-1014/ORD2025-13). The commission also considered renewal of a conditional use permit for RMC Modular Housing (CUP24-0508). The agenda included approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes, a citizen input period, and reports from Town Council, the Director, and PlanRVA.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee held a work session Aug. 11 with a single discussion item: a sidewalk prioritization work session led by Ms. Richards. The agenda also included call to order, citizen input, and adjournment, with no other substantive items.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority met Aug. 14. Action items included approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes and a DAA funds transfer with guidelines. Discussion items included the treasurer's report, updates from Town Council and Hanover EDA, cannabis law and zoning updates with a zoning map, and a potential incentive agreement disbursal to NNN Properties, LLC for Chipotle and Five Guys.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Ashland boards meet on sidewalks, Green Acres rezoning; no decisions yet published

In the past two weeks, two Ashland boards held meetings on topics ranging from sidewalk priorities to a rezoning request. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, so no official decisions or votes are available to report.

Planning Commission considers Green Acres rezoning, modular housing permit

The Ashland Planning Commission met on August 6, 2026. The agenda included a public hearing on the Green Acres rezoning (REZ25-1014/ORD2025-13). The commission also considered renewal of a conditional use permit for RMC Modular Housing (CUP24-0508).

Other agenda items were approval of the July 8, 2026 meeting minutes, a citizen input period, and reports from Town Council, the Director, and PlanRVA. No action results have been published.

Parks and Recreation Committee discusses sidewalk ranking

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on July 29, 2026. The agenda centered on a sidewalk prioritization ranking presented by Ms. Richards. The meeting also included a staff memo and presentation on the project, a monthly report from Ms. Richards, time for citizen input, and departmental reports.

Two separate agenda listings for the same date and body were provided, both covering the sidewalk ranking discussion. Minutes have not yet been released.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the town's official meeting calendar for future notices.

Ashland meeting roundup: Council, Public Art, Parks agendas set; no minutes published yet

Ashland's recent government meetings remain in agenda-only form, with minutes not yet published for any of the sessions held over the past two weeks. Because of that, no votes, dollar amounts, or final decisions can be confirmed from the available records. What follows is what the official agendas say was scheduled for discussion or action.

Town Council — July 21

The Town Council agenda listed several items slated for consideration, including consent agenda items for police fleet purchases and proclamations. Public hearings were scheduled on:

• ORD2026-10: Special Event Permit Requirement code adjustment
• ORD2026-11: E-Ticket fine assessment
• CUP26-0430: Conditional Use Permit for 103 College Ave
• REZ26-0507 & ORD2026-06: Patriot Glen Proffer Amendments
• REZ25-1014: Green Acres rezoning action

The agenda also included Police Fleet FY27 Fleet Purchases under a VSA Contract. No vote tallies, dollar figures, or outcomes are available because minutes have not been published.

Public Art Commission — July 23

The Public Art Commission agenda included discussion of the FY2026-27 budget and updates to the PAC Work Plan. Also listed:

• Americans for the Arts Conference reflections from Ms. Severin
• Summer 2026 Arts & Culture Report from Ms. Miller

No decisions are confirmed in the record.

Parks and Recreation Committee — July 29

The committee agenda centered on a sidewalk prioritization ranking, presented by Ms. Richards. The agenda also included:

• Discussion of Sidewalk Prioritization Ranking
• Parks & Recreation Report for July

No outcomes or recommendations are available from the minutes.

What this means for residents

Several items on the July 21 Council agenda could affect land use, permitting, and town services — including rezoning requests for Green Acres and Patriot Glen, a conditional use permit for 103 College Ave, and proposed changes to special event permit requirements and e-ticket fine assessment. However, until minutes are published, it is not possible to report what was decided, amended, or postponed. Residents who want confirmed outcomes should watch for the official minutes or contact the Town of Ashland directly.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days, according to the available data. Readers should check the town's official calendar for any additions or schedule changes.

Ashland government roundup: rezoning, police fleet purchases, and budget talks on recent agendas

Several Ashland boards and commissions met over the past two weeks, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, the record currently shows only what was scheduled for discussion — not what was ultimately decided. Here is what each agenda listed.

Planning Commission — July 8, 2026

The Planning Commission agenda included a public hearing on the proposed Ashland Lofts LLC rezoning and related text amendments, tied to a potential apartment complex at the former Henry Clay Elementary School site. The agenda also listed a Conditional Use Permit renewal for RMC Modular Homes and a discussion of a new Planned Mixed-Use Development Zoning District.

Commissioners were scheduled to introduce new Commissioner Melvin Hill and approve minutes from the June 2026 meeting. No vote tallies or outcomes are available because minutes have not been published.

Economic Development Authority — July 14, 2026

The Economic Development Authority agenda called for review of a letter of support for an Opportunity Zone, along with minutes from the May Economic Development Subcommittee and the May 19, 2026 regular meeting.

Discussion items listed included the treasurer's report, which referenced a YMCA bond payment, updates from the Town Council and the Hanover Economic Development Authority, and a recap of the Q2 Business Walk. No dollar amounts or actions are confirmed in the available record.

Public Art Commission — July 15, 2026

The Public Art Commission agenda focused on the FY2026-27 budget update and revisions to the PAC Work Plan. Commissioners were also scheduled to hear reflections from the Americans for the Arts Conference and review a Summer 2026 Arts & Culture Report. No budget figures or decisions are available in the agenda-only record.

Town Council — July 17, 2026

The Town Council agenda included several items with potential financial and land-use impacts:

• **Police Fleet FY27 Fleet Purchases (VSA Contract)** — listed on the consent agenda.
• **ORD2026-10** — a proposed code adjustment to special event permit requirements.
• **ORD2026-11** — a proposed ordinance on e-ticket fine assessment.
• **REZ26-0507 & ORD2026-06** — Patriot Glen proffer amendments.
• **REZ25-1014** — a rezoning request for Green Acres.

A public hearing on special event permits was also scheduled. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which ordinances passed, what the vote tallies were, or whether the rezoning requests were approved, denied, or continued.

What this means for residents

The Ashland Lofts rezoning and the Green Acres rezoning both involve land-use changes that could affect neighborhoods and future development. The police fleet purchases and the e-ticket fine ordinance carry budget and enforcement implications. Residents who want to know what was actually decided should watch for the published minutes from each body, which will provide vote tallies and any adopted ordinance language.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the Town of Ashland's official calendar for any newly posted or rescheduled sessions.