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Purcellville council rejects Valley Commerce Center annexation and forwards decision to Loudoun County
Summary
The council voted to reject Annex 20401 (Valley Commerce Center) and transmit the rejection to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, citing incompatibility with the town's comprehensive plan and resident opposition.
The Purcellville Town Council voted to reject the Valley Commerce Center annexation application (Annex 20401) and transmit that decision to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors.
The mayor summarized background that the application did not meet the town's Plan Purcellville 2030 comprehensive plan standards and that resident surveys in the Mayfair area and nearby neighborhoods opposed the annexation. A council member moved to reject the annexation and the motion was seconded; roll‑call votes were taken. Opponents of immediate denial said staff had not provided a current MOU or updated water studies and recommended the council defer action until the MOU and staff reports were complete. Supporters cited prior staff reports and public sentiment against industrial development in the area.
The motion to reject the annexation passed by roll call (4–3). The council chair said that, in the town's view, the county rezoning is on hold due to sewage and treatment limitations, but also noted the county retains authority on certain rezoning matters.
