Manassas meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Manassas Boards Review Rezoning, Budget, and Property Plans; No Final Votes Taken

This week's Manassas city meetings were all agenda-only, with no final decisions or votes recorded. The most consequential item under discussion was a rezoning request for a parking garage and apartments on Center Street, reviewed by the Planning Commission in a work session. Other boards took up budget planning, shopping center improvements, and several property applications.

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission met August 18 for a work session on REZ #2026-0002, a rezoning request for a parking garage and apartments on Center Street. The agenda included a generalized development plan, traffic analysis, architectural details, and draft proffers (clean and redline versions). No final decision was made; the item was a discussion only.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority met on August 10 and again on August 12 with identical agendas. Both meetings covered approval of the June 2026 financial report and discussion of the FY 2027 EDA budget. The board also received the director's input on Salhi Property parking and an IRS audit review. The Manassas Shopping Center was a focus: the board reviewed July calls for service, the June 2026 operating report, a project tracker, and paving options with two bollard choices. A closed session was scheduled after adjournment at both meetings.

Solid Waste Committee

The Solid Waste Committee met August 10 to approve minutes from June 17, 2026, and discuss committee realignment and bylaws. The group also planned RecycleFest for October 3rd and scheduled Adopt-a-Spot cleanups on August 15th, October 17th, and December 19th.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board held several meetings this week. On August 13, a special meeting reviewed new construction applications ARB 2026-0024 and 2026-0025 for 9007 Center Street, along with approval of minutes from July 8 and July 21. That same day, a regular meeting considered a sign application for 9401 Centreville Road (ARB 2027-0001) and an exterior alteration at 9410 Main Street (ARB 2026-0023). The board also received a monthly administrative and enforcement update and a Center Street redevelopment update. Public comment was limited to non-agenda topics, three minutes per speaker.

A second special meeting on August 14 revisited the 9007 Center Street new construction applications and the same minutes. On August 19, the board again took up the sign and exterior alteration items, plus a Center Street redevelopment update with materials from the PRES Design Team.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the city's official website for any newly posted agendas.

Manassas boards weigh zoning update, housing ordinances; no decisions yet

Manassas city boards and commissions held a busy week of meetings, with the City Council taking up a first reading of a technical update to the zoning ordinance and several bodies discussing potential new housing rules. No final decisions have been reported, as minutes from these meetings have not yet been published.

City Council

The City Council met on July 27 and July 28. Both agendas included a first reading of Ordinance #O-2026-1094 (ZTA 2026-0003), which covers annual technical amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The council also received a presentation on Police Department 2026 Mid-Year Statistics, issued a proclamation for Salvadoran American Day, and gave a commendation to La Luz del Mundo (The Light of the World Church). The July 28 meeting additionally included approval of minutes from several prior council meetings (May 11, May 18, June 8, June 15, June 22, and June 25).

Housing discussions

The Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Board held joint work sessions on July 30 and August 6 to discuss proposed Affordable Dwelling Unit and Faith Based Housing ordinances. These discussions were informed by recent Virginia legislation (Chapters 435, 436, and 1096 of the 2026 Acts of Assembly) and the city's 2045 Comprehensive Plan housing chapter. Staff reviewed reference ordinances from Loudoun County, Fairfax City, Prince William County, Montgomery County, and San Francisco. No votes were scheduled; these were discussion-only items.

The Housing Advisory Board also met separately on July 28 and August 6 to prepare for the joint meetings, review its draft annual report, and approve minutes from its July 7 meeting.

Other boards

The Board of Zoning Appeals met August 5 to approve minutes from its February 11, 2026 meeting and the FY26 annual report. No public hearings or substantive decisions were on the agenda.

The Architectural Review Board held a special meeting August 6 to review applications ARB 2026-0024 and 2026-0025 for new construction at 9007 Center Street. It also considered approving minutes from its July 8 and July 21 meetings and heard public comments on non-agenda topics.

The Utility Commission met August 6 for routine business, including approving minutes, receiving staff reports on electric and water/sewer operations, and reviewing customer service and financial reports. No major policy decisions were listed.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data.

Manassas government meetings: zoning updates, housing ordinances on recent agendas; no decisions yet recorded

Most Manassas boards and commissions met over the past two weeks, but official minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions. What follows is based on the agendas released before each meeting; no votes, approvals, or dollar amounts are confirmed in the available record.

City Council: zoning technical amendments and FY28 budget

The Manassas City Council met July 21 and again July 27–28. Agendas list Ordinance #O-2026-1094 (ZTA 2026-0003), described as the Zoning Ordinance Annual Updates — Technical Amendments, scheduled for a first reading. The July 21 agenda also included a proposed FY27 funding agreement with Historic Manassas, Inc. and a discussion to begin FY2028 budget development. Resolutions R-2026-1146 and R-2026-1147 were listed to authorize and certify a closed meeting.

The July 27–28 agendas also included a Police Department 2026 Mid-Year Statistics presentation, a proclamation for Salvadoran American Day, and a commendation for La Luz del Mundo (The Light of the World Church). Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed whether any of these items were voted on or approved.

Architectural Review Board: mural and exterior alterations

The Architectural Review Board met July 23. The agenda listed ARB 2026-0022, a mural at 9114 Center Street, and ARB 2026-0020, exterior alterations at 9309 Centreville Road. The board was also scheduled to receive an Administrative & Enforcement Update for June 2026 and a Center Street Redevelopment update. No outcomes are recorded in the available data.

Housing Advisory Board and Planning Commission: affordable and faith-based housing

The Housing Advisory Board met July 28 to discuss a draft board report and prepare for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission. The agenda also listed review of Virginia Acts of Assembly 2026 Session Chapters 435, 436, and 1096.

On July 30, the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Board held a joint work session. The agenda listed discussion of an Affordable Dwelling Unit Ordinance and a Faith Based Housing Ordinance. The Housing Advisory Board agenda noted the board would review state acts and ordinances from other jurisdictions as part of the discussion. No votes or decisions are confirmed.

Appointments Committee: procedural agenda

The Appointments Committee met July 23. Its agenda consisted of approval of June 2026 meeting minutes and authorization and certification of a closed meeting. No substantive appointments or actions are listed in the available record.

Why this matters

The zoning technical amendments and the affordable and faith-based housing ordinance discussions could affect how property is used and what housing options are permitted in Manassas. The FY27 funding agreement with Historic Manassas, Inc. and the start of FY2028 budget development could shape city spending priorities. Residents who want to know what was actually decided should watch for the published minutes, which were not available as of this roundup.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days, according to the available agenda data.

Manassas boards and council weigh $7M electric budget amendment, Center Street redevelopment in busy July stretch

Manassas City Council scheduled public hearings on a $7,000,000 budget amendment for electric purchased power costs and a $348,000 transfer to the Social Services Fund at its July 13 and July 14 meetings, according to agendas posted this month. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings covered in this roundup, so all items below reflect what was listed for consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council: budget amendments and zoning

The July 13 City Council agenda included Resolution #R-2026-1098, which would amend the FY 2026 budget by adding $7,000,000 for electric purchased power costs, and Resolution #R-2026-1099, transferring $348,000 from General Fund Contingency to the Social Services Fund. A public hearing was also scheduled on a proposed franchise — Ordinance #O-2026-914 — to install, operate, and maintain telecommunications conduits in public rights-of-way, listed as a first reading.

The July 14 council agenda added a special use permit hearing for Kingdom Ambassador & Ministry, Inc./Children of Light Child Day Care at 8802 Sudley Road, and a first reading on a proffer amendment for Manassas Gateway / Landing at Cannon Branch (Ordinance #O-2026-1011). Zoning ordinance annual updates were listed under Ordinance #O-2026-1094 (technical amendments) and Ordinance #O-2026-1093 (accessory dwelling units).

A July 15 council agenda included discussion of Ordinance #O-2026-1094 technical amendments, the Historic Manassas, Inc. FY 27 Funding Agreement, and the start of FY 2028 budget development. Resolutions R-2026-1146 and R-2026-1147 were listed to authorize and certify a closed meeting.

City Council and Manassas City Public Schools were scheduled for a joint legislative breakfast on July 13–14 to discuss 2026 legislative priorities for both bodies.

Planning Commission: 9007 Center Street rezoning

The Planning Commission held a July 14 work session on rezoning request REZ #2026-0002 for 9007 Center Street, described as the Center Street Parking Garage & Apartments project. The agenda included a revised Generalized Development Plan, draft proffers, and a downtown redevelopment fact sheet. The summary states no formal decisions were recorded; items were presented for discussion. A July 17 Planning Commission agenda listed the same rezoning request with the same materials.

Architectural Review Board: two applications and Center Street work sessions

The Architectural Review Board scheduled consideration of ARB 2026-0020, exterior alterations at 9309 Centreville Road, and ARB 2026-0022, a mural at 9114 Center Street, on July 6 and again on July 15. The July 15 agenda indicated decisions would be made on the two applications. A July 9 ARB work session focused on Center Street Redevelopment materials and design details, with staff member Benjamin Walker listed as presenter and a preliminary discussion on Certificates of Appropriateness for form, scale, and massing.

Economic Development Authority: Manassas Shopping Center

The EDA's July 9 and July 17 agendas both included approval of financial reports and discussion of the Manassas Shopping Center, covering the May 2026 operating report, a 2027 operating budget, signage updates, paving operations, and an EDA city tour update. Both meetings included a closed session.

Airport Commission: bylaws, operations, and retreat

The Washington Manassas Airport Commission met July 9 and July 10 in work sessions on proposed bylaws changes, with resolutions to authorize and certify closed meetings. A July 16–17 agenda added the Airport Director's report on revenues, expenses, aging, tie-down, hangar occupancy, noise, and construction projects, plus presentations from APP Jet Center and Delta Airport Consultants. New business included discussion of a commission retreat; old business covered the airport commercial-service transition plan.

Other boards and committees

The Utility Commission (July 6 and July 10) scheduled routine staff reports on electric and water/sewer operations. The Local Board of Building Code Appeals (July 6 and July 10) listed elections, approval of July 24, 2025 minutes, and review of the draft FY2026 annual report. The Parks and Recreation Committee (July 9) scheduled officer elections and a Parks, Culture & Recreation Master Plan update. The Housing Advisory Board (July 9) listed review of a draft Housing Advisory Report. The Historic Resources Board (July 9) scheduled a Collections Policy amendment discussion, officer elections, and introduction of new member Jason Doll. The Appointments Committee (July 16) listed only minutes approval and closed-meeting resolutions.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the City of Manassas website for newly posted agendas or schedule changes.

Manassas City Council to weigh $7 million electric power budget amendment

Manassas City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing July 9 on a proposal to amend the FY 2026 budget by adding $7,000,000 for electric purchased power costs. The same meeting includes a public hearing on a proposed franchise to install telecommunications conduits in city rights-of-way and a resolution to transfer $348,000 from General Fund Contingency to the Social Services Fund. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published, so the items below reflect what was scheduled on the agendas, not what was decided.

City Council (July 9)

Council members are scheduled to consider Ordinance #O-2026-914, a first reading on a franchise to install, operate, and maintain telecommunications conduits in public rights-of-way. The agenda also lists Resolution #R-2026-1098 to amend the FY 2026 budget with the $7,000,000 electric purchased power appropriation, and Resolution #R-2026-1099 for the $348,000 Social Services Fund transfer. Two zoning ordinance annual updates are on the agenda: Ordinance #O-2026-1094 for technical amendments and Ordinance #O-2026-1093 for accessory dwelling units. A separate City Council meeting with Manassas City Public Schools is scheduled to discuss 2026 legislative priorities for both bodies.

Architectural Review Board and Center Street Redevelopment

The Architectural Review Board has multiple sessions scheduled. On July 6, the board is set to consider ARB 2026-0020 for exterior alterations at 9309 Centreville Road and ARB 2026-0022 for a mural at 9114 Center Street, plus approval of minutes from May 19 and June 2, 2026. A work session on the Center Street Redevelopment project is scheduled to follow, with staff member Benjamin Walker presenting materials and details and the board holding a preliminary discussion on Certificates of Appropriateness for form, scale, and massing.

Washington Manassas Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is scheduled to receive a presentation by RS&H on the air traffic control tower and runway project, along with an emergency drill after-action report and a financial report covering revenue, expenses, aging, and the bill sheet. The commission is also set to consider approving chairman and vice chairman nominations from May 21, 2026. A separate work session is scheduled to review proposed changes to the commission bylaws, with resolutions to authorize and certify a closed meeting and a vote on allowing virtual attendance.

Economic Development Authority

The EDA is scheduled to act on approval of May 2026 financial reports and discuss the Manassas Shopping Center, including its May operating report, a project tracker, the 2027 operating budget, signage updates, and paving operations. A closed session is also listed.

Parks, Historic Resources, and Housing Boards

The Parks and Recreation Committee is scheduled to elect a chair and vice chair, make appointments to the Greater Prince William Trails Coalition and Keep Manassas Beautiful partnerships, and receive an update on the Parks, Culture & Recreation Master Plan. The Historic Resources Board is set to elect officers, introduce new member Jason Doll, and discuss a Collections Policy amendment. The Housing Advisory Board is scheduled to review a draft Housing Advisory Report.

Other Meetings

The Utility Commission is scheduled to receive staff reports on electric and water/sewer operations. The Local Board of Building Code Appeals is set to hold elections, approve minutes from July 24, 2025, and review the draft FY 2026 annual report. The Planning Commission has a work session scheduled on REZ #2026-0002 at 9007 Center Street, covering a revised Generalized Development Plan and draft proffers for the Center Street Parking Garage & Apartments.

Coming Up

No meetings are listed in the provided data for the next 14 days. Readers should check the city's official calendar for any newly posted sessions.