Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Business Meeting - June 2, 2026

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors held a business meeting on June 2, 2026, beginning at approximately 5:00 p.m. The meeting covered a wide range of agenda items including proclamations, public comments, and action on several major land use and infrastructure proposals. Notable actions included approval of the Valley Commerce Center, deferral of the Aspen Substation application, and creation of an ad hoc committee for the Western Loudoun Rural Uses and Standards study.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda was adopted with a vote of 6-0-3 (three supervisors absent at the time). Items included: Proclamation for Pride Month (June 2026), Resolution recognizing Rock Ridge High School Debate Team, Proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 5, 2026), Resolution recognizing Loudoun Youth Poet Laureate Program, Resolution commemorating 75th Anniversary of Junior Woman’s Club of Loudoun, Proclamation for Pollinator Week (June 22-28, 2026), Appointments confirmations, Administrative Items Report, Termination of covenants for Ashburn Library property, High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Infrastructure Study proposal (with addition to request information from Dominion), ZOAM-2026-0003 (Chapter 10 procedures – placards), RBMI Unison Historic District Design Guidelines, and Board Member Initiative for SPARC fee waiver.
• Supervisor Saines noted that SPARC (Specially Adapted Resource Clubs) had previously met the 75% threshold in the competitive grant process but was not funded this year; he requested staff consider SPARC as a core grant opportunity in the future.
• Supervisor Crony explained the HVDC item: an 185-mile underground 525 kV transmission line ending at the Mosby substation. He requested a letter to Dominion asking why the line cannot be extended underground to Data Center Alley, where the power is needed. Chair Randall clarified the request is to ask Dominion why the line cannot be extended underground to Data Center Alley.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Valley Commerce Center (VCC): Over 20 speakers addressed the proposed rezoning.
  • Opponents: Mayor Christopher Bertot of Purcellville, Councilmembers Caleb Stout and Susan Khalil, and numerous residents cited inconsistency with the comprehensive plan, traffic impacts on narrow roads (Percival Road), water supply concerns, and loss of rural character. Councilmember Khalil stated approval would endanger residents and that the blood of a first driver killed by generated traffic would be on the hands of those who ignored consequences. Several residents from nearby communities (Mayfair, Kincaid Forest) opposed the project. The Piedmont Environmental Council echoed staff recommendations for denial.
  • Supporters: Business owners and residents including Paul McCullough, Jamie Emory (hydrogeologist), Donald Smith, Chase Stewart, Ben Carpenter, Jennifer Gowler, and others argued the project meets a critical shortage of light industrial space, that water studies were thorough, and that the site is already adjacent to industrial uses. Several noted that small businesses are being pushed out of the county due to lack of affordable space.
• Aspen Substation: Multiple speakers from nearby neighborhoods (Kincaid Forest, Regency at Belmont, Lansdowne) requested deferral, not denial, to allow community input on updated mitigation measures. Speakers cited concerns about construction noise, tree removal, and lack of public process. The Loudoun Coalition of HOAs and Condominium Associations supported deferral.
• Other Speakers:
  • Gary Clemens (Clerk of Court) was absent.
  • David Cox (JK Moving Services) supported VCC, stating lack of space may force relocation.
  • Tony Howard (Loudoun Chamber) supported Aspen substation and VCC.
  • Victor Block and Chase Stewart asked for deferral of Aspen and a holistic plan.
  • Shane Crow spoke in support of ranked-choice voting.

Discussion Items

• Valley Commerce Center (VCC): Staff provided updates on proffers including five-year off-site well monitoring, traffic projections, and water usage comparisons. Supervisor Kirshner moved approval, emphasizing need for flex industrial space, traffic mitigations (interchange, turn lanes, right-of-way), and job creation. The motion passed 6-3, with Supervisors Briskman, Randall, and Crony opposed. Opponents cited inconsistency with comprehensive plan, water concerns, and precedent. Chair Randall noted the site is not farmland and that residential development would be preferable but requires infrastructure.
• Algonkian Parkway Multimodal Feasibility Study: Supervisor Briskman moved to separate the motion. The first part (implement existing sidewalk/trail and intersection improvements) passed unanimously. The second part (include remaining long-term improvements in future CIP) failed 1-8, with only Supervisor Briskman in favor. Concerns included cost ($105 million for 6.7 miles) and potential funding of improvements in Fairfax County or on private HOA property.
• Aspen Substation (LEGI-2024-0038): Supervisor Turner moved to defer to July 7, 2026, and direct staff to schedule stakeholder meetings (including county staff, Dominion, data center industry, and community representatives selected by Loudoun Coalition). The motion included friendlies: a community meeting in proximity to the substation and community representatives selected by the coalition. The motion passed 9-0. Supervisor Turner emphasized the need for holistic planning and that the reliability loop is necessary regardless of data center growth.
• Board Member Initiative – Mayfair Crown Road: Chair Randall moved to direct staff to consider removing the collector road status of Mayfair Crown Road as part of the ongoing comprehensive plan amendment. Passed 9-0.
• Western Loudoun Rural Uses and Standards (CPAM-2024-0002 & ZOAM-2024-0002): Supervisor Crony moved to amend the project plan to create an ad hoc committee of five ZOC members and four Planning Commissioners, appointed by chairs, to review draft language for consistency with board direction. After discussion, the second paragraph with a deadline was removed. The motion passed 6-3, with Supervisors Laterno, Briskman, and Umstadt opposed. Chair Randall noted that discussions with ZOC and Planning Commission chairs are already underway to expedite the timeline.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda adopted (6-0-3).
• Proclamations and resolutions approved.
• $20,000 allocated to Loudoun Freedom Center for Juneteenth celebration; staff directed to develop a policy for future contributions to non‑profits for countywide events.
• Valley Commerce Center approved (6-3) with proffers.
• Aspen Substation deferred to July 7, 2026; stakeholder meetings and a community meeting required.
• Algonkian Parkway multimodal: short-term improvements approved; long-term improvements not added to CIP.
• Staff directed to consider removal of Mayfair Crown Road from collector road plan.
• Ad hoc committee created for Western Loudoun Rural Uses and Standards.
• Appointments: Shri Cannet Uramassetti to Economic Development Advisory Commission; James Paravecchio to Community Services Board.