Public Notices
Public Hearing Announcement - proposed Fy 2021 Budget Amendment - Oct. 05, 2020
The Town Council of Damascus, VA will hold a public hearing for the purposes of public information and fiscal planning regarding a proposed budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021. The hearing will be held on October 5, 2020, at 7:05 PM at the Damascus Town hall, and is open to the public.
The Public Hearing is held pursuant to section 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and is for the purpose of allowing the public to comment on the proposed budget amendment. All citizens have the right to attend the public hearing and to share their views on the proposed budget amendment.
No changes are proposed for the property tax levies within the Town of Damascus.
The proposed budget, as amended, is available in full at the Damascus Town Hall.
The Public Hearing is held pursuant to section 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and is for the purpose of allowing the public to comment on the proposed budget amendment. All citizens have the right to attend the public hearing and to share their views on the proposed budget amendment.
No changes are proposed for the property tax levies within the Town of Damascus.
The proposed budget, as amended, is available in full at the Damascus Town Hall.
| FY2020-2021_Amendment_Synopsis___CARES__Ad_10-05-2020.pdf |
Town Council Meeting notice - Oct. 05, 2020
The Town Council of Damascus will meet at the normally scheduled monthly time/date of the first Monday at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Town Council members. Citizens are encouraged to participate via web access or phone utilizing call/login information on the Official Agenda.
| AGENDA 10-5-20 Town Council Meeting Damascus.pdf |
Town Council Meeting Notice - Nov. 02, 2020
The Town Council of Damascus will meet at the normally scheduled monthly time/date of the first Monday at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Town Council members. Citizens are encouraged to participate via web access or phone utilizing call/login information on the Official Agenda.
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/nwq-ztdg-uyt
Phone Numbers
(US)
+1 256-548-4269
PIN: 110 217 244#
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/nwq-ztdg-uyt
Phone Numbers
(US)
+1 256-548-4269
PIN: 110 217 244#
| Agenda 11-2-20 Town Council Meeting Damascus |
Special Town Council Meeting notice - Nov. 18, 2020
The Town Council of Damascus has scheduled a special meeting for 4:00PM on Wednesday, November 18th for the purpose of approving purchase of materials for the approved building facade renovations of 100, 108, and 110 W Laurel Avenue. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary town staff and Town Council members in attendance. Citizens are encouraged to participate via web access or phone utilizing the call/login information provided below:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/btj-ryxv-ozs
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 347-507-7307
PIN: 342 399 297#
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/btj-ryxv-ozs
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 347-507-7307
PIN: 342 399 297#
| Agenda - 11-18-2020 Special Called Council Meeting |
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE - dec. 07, 2020
The Town Council of Damascus will meet at the normally scheduled monthly time/date of the first Monday at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Town Council members. Citizens are encouraged to participate via web access or phone utilizing call/login information on the Official Agenda.
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/eox-dobt-mzh
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 219-401-0733
PIN: 765 937 461#
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/eox-dobt-mzh
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 219-401-0733
PIN: 765 937 461#
| agenda_12-7-20_town_council_meeting.pdf |
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE - DEC. 08, 2020
The Planning Commission of Damascus will meet at the normally scheduled monthly time/date of the second Tuesday at 6:00 PM (as called) at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Commission members.
| pc-agenda_12-08-2020.pdf |
PUBLIC HEARING & TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE - DEC. 21, 2020; cancelled 12-15-20, gnb
The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Damascus, VA will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Damascus Town Hall (208 W Laurel Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236) to entertain public comment regarding disposition of real property, specifically, the narrowing of the width of the VA Creeper Trail from 80 feet in a specific section through the former lumber yard area around what is known as the McBee or Lincoln furniture factory property. The Creeper Trail bisects two large industrial parcels in this area.
A Meeting of the Town Council will directly follow the public hearing. For further information please contact Gavin Blevins at (276) 475-3831.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/jyc-wkdk-jgv
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 443-402-6685
PIN: 680 051 215#
A Meeting of the Town Council will directly follow the public hearing. For further information please contact Gavin Blevins at (276) 475-3831.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/jyc-wkdk-jgv
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 443-402-6685
PIN: 680 051 215#
| 2020_notice_of_public_hearing__disposition_of_real_property_12-21-2020.pdf |
| mcbee_industrial_site_tbr-model_11-18-2018.pdf |
Board of zoning appeals MEETING NOTICE - DEC. 28, 2020
Pursuant to Section 17.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of Town of Damascus, VA, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Damascus will conduct a hearing starting at 6:00 PM on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Damascus Town Hall, 208 W Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA to consider the following application for a conditional use permit:
1. Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow commercial use in a residential (R-1) zone. Applicant: Jean Brannon; Property address: 826 S Beaverdam Ave, Damascus; Washington County Tax Map parcel ID # 172B3-5-3.
Affected property owners are invited to attend and submit whatever evidence and comment they deem advisable. For further information please contact Gavin N. Blevins (276) 475-3831.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/ysj-mori-ciu
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 347-486-6875
PIN: 199 455 237#
1. Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow commercial use in a residential (R-1) zone. Applicant: Jean Brannon; Property address: 826 S Beaverdam Ave, Damascus; Washington County Tax Map parcel ID # 172B3-5-3.
Affected property owners are invited to attend and submit whatever evidence and comment they deem advisable. For further information please contact Gavin N. Blevins (276) 475-3831.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/ysj-mori-ciu
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 347-486-6875
PIN: 199 455 237#
Damascus Trail Center Q&A with Presentation - Dec. 29, 2020
Emily Mayo w/ the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Gavin Blevins w/ the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission, coordinating with Friends of SWVA, will be hosting a presentation and question-and-answer session regarding the construction and programming of the new Damascus Trail Center. There will be two sessions offered, one from 11:00 AM to noon and another from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; both will have in-person and virtual access provided to give everyone a chance to participate.
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Meeting ID: 11:00 AM to NOON
meet.google.com/yne-jdkq-owg Phone Numbers (US)+1 219-803-8848 PIN: 157 049 262# |
Meeting ID: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
meet.google.com/yvr-fodx-vdc Phone Numbers (US)+1 413-752-4838 PIN: 968 251 156# |
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| DTC Presentations + Q&A 12-29-20 |
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE - jan. 11, 2021
The Town Council of Damascus will meet on Monday at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Town Council members. Citizens are encouraged to participate via web access or phone utilizing call/login information on the Official Agenda, and provided below:
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/mmc-rijv-yyg
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 502-667-4055
PIN: 272 220 704#
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: utilizing the above link should work to grant access to the meeting by video, but if you have issue, please take a screenshot and send the image to the website contact information so that we can attempt to resolve any issues.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/mmc-rijv-yyg
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 502-667-4055
PIN: 272 220 704#
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: utilizing the above link should work to grant access to the meeting by video, but if you have issue, please take a screenshot and send the image to the website contact information so that we can attempt to resolve any issues.
| Town Council Meeting Agenda 01-11-2021 |
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE - Jan. 12, 2021
The Planning Commission of Damascus will meet at the normally scheduled monthly time/date of the second Tuesday at 6:00 PM (as called) at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Commission members.
| pc-agenda_01-12-2021.pdf |
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE - feb. 01, 2021
The Town Council of Damascus will meet on Monday at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Town Council members. Citizens are encouraged to participate via web access or phone utilizing call/login information on the Official Agenda, and provided below:
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/vnf-pqec-utx
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 662-639-4308
PIN: 721 907 534#
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: utilizing the above link should work to grant access to the meeting by video, but if you have issue, please take a screenshot and send the image to the website contact information so that we can attempt to resolve any issues.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/vnf-pqec-utx
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 662-639-4308
PIN: 721 907 534#
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: utilizing the above link should work to grant access to the meeting by video, but if you have issue, please take a screenshot and send the image to the website contact information so that we can attempt to resolve any issues.
| agenda_02-01-21_town_council_meeting_damascus.pdf |
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING NOTICE - feb. 08, 2021
Pursuant to Section 17.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of Town of Damascus, VA, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Damascus will conduct a hearing starting at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 08, 2021 at the Damascus Town Hall, 208 W Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA to consider the following applications for a conditional use permits:
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/wvw-ksug-gjx
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 570-481-1223
PIN: 450 273 018#
- Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow commercial use in a residential (R-1) zone. Applicant: Lisa Rush; Property address: 514 Spurline St, Damascus; Washington County Tax Map parcel ID # 172B1-A-77.
- Application for Conditional Use Permit to allow commercial use in a residential (R-1) zone. Applicant: Logan McCabe; Property address: 830 S Beaverdam Ave, Damascus; Washington County Tax Map parcel ID # 172B3-A-7A.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/wvw-ksug-gjx
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 570-481-1223
PIN: 450 273 018#
Public Hearing - CDBG Grant Application - feb. 25, 2021
The Town of Damascus will hold a public hearing on February 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall to solicit public input on local community development and housing needs in relation to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a project in our community. Information on the amount of funding available, the requirements on benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, eligible activities, and plans to minimize displacement and provide displacement assistance as necessary will be available. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to comment on the Town’s past use of CDBG funds. All interested citizens are urged to attend.
For additional information, contact Gavin Blevins, 276-475-3831.
Comments and grievances can be submitted in writing to Town of Damascus at P.O. Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236 or by phone 276-475-3831 and TDD 711.
If you plan to attend and have any special needs requirements, please call the number listed above.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/gue-xpqi-pbf
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 567-246-3447
PIN: 911 830 645#
For additional information, contact Gavin Blevins, 276-475-3831.
Comments and grievances can be submitted in writing to Town of Damascus at P.O. Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236 or by phone 276-475-3831 and TDD 711.
If you plan to attend and have any special needs requirements, please call the number listed above.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/gue-xpqi-pbf
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 567-246-3447
PIN: 911 830 645#
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE - Mar. 01, 2021; PostponeD to 03-08-21 by mayor lamb
The Town Council of Damascus will meet on Monday at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Town Council members. Citizens are encouraged to participate via web access or phone utilizing call/login information on the Official Agenda, and provided below:
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/fvg-gwbq-fud
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 505-738-1529
PIN: 587 544 383#
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: utilizing the above link should work to grant access to the meeting by video, but if you have issue, please take a screenshot and send the image to the website contact information so that we can attempt to resolve any issues.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/fvg-gwbq-fud
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 505-738-1529
PIN: 587 544 383#
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: utilizing the above link should work to grant access to the meeting by video, but if you have issue, please take a screenshot and send the image to the website contact information so that we can attempt to resolve any issues.
Planning commission meeting notice - MAR. 09,2021
The Planning Commission of Damascus will meet at the normally scheduled monthly time/date of the second Tuesday at 6:00 PM (as called) at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Commission members.
PUBLIC HEARING #2 - CDBG GRANT APPLICATION - MAR. 18, 2021
The Town of Damascus will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall to solicit public input on the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Community Development for housing rehabilitation. Residents of Damascus are encouraged to attend. The Damascus Scattered Site Housing Rehab – Phase I application will include the following activities: housing construction, housing rehabilitation, and demolition.
The draft CDBG application will be presented for comment along with information on projected beneficiaries, including the number of low-or-moderate-income residents to benefit from the proposed project, and plans to minimize displacement. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to comment on the Town’s past use of CDBG funds. A fact sheet on the proposed project and the draft application is available at 208 W Laurel Ave, Damascus. For additional information, contact Gavin Blevins, 276-475-3831.
Comments and grievances can be submitted in writing to Town of Damascus at P.O. Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236 or by phone 276-475-3831 and TDD 711.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/jmv-ixou-bzx
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 929-287-3851
PIN: 327 657 931#
The draft CDBG application will be presented for comment along with information on projected beneficiaries, including the number of low-or-moderate-income residents to benefit from the proposed project, and plans to minimize displacement. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to comment on the Town’s past use of CDBG funds. A fact sheet on the proposed project and the draft application is available at 208 W Laurel Ave, Damascus. For additional information, contact Gavin Blevins, 276-475-3831.
Comments and grievances can be submitted in writing to Town of Damascus at P.O. Box 576, Damascus, VA 24236 or by phone 276-475-3831 and TDD 711.
Meeting ID:
meet.google.com/jmv-ixou-bzx
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 929-287-3851
PIN: 327 657 931#
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING NOTICE - MAr. 29, 2021
Pursuant to Section 17.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of Town of Damascus, VA, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Damascus will conduct a hearing starting at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Damascus Town Hall, 208 W Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA to consider the following applications for a conditional use permits:Affected property owners are invited to attend again and submit whatever evidence and comment they deem advisable. For further information please contact Gavin Blevins (276) 475-3831.
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE - APR. 05, 2021
The Town Council of Damascus will meet on Monday at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. Due to COVID-19, the occupancy limit of the Town Hall has been reduced to eight (8), plus the necessary staff and Town Council members. Citizens are encouraged to participate via web access or phone utilizing call/login information on the Official Agenda, and provided below:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/vbh-rbcw-hfp
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 409-422-5207
PIN: 973 165 099#
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: utilizing the above link should work to grant access to the meeting by video, but if you have issue, please take a screenshot and send the image to the website contact information so that we can attempt to resolve any issues.
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/vbh-rbcw-hfp
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 409-422-5207
PIN: 973 165 099#
PLEASE MAKE NOTE: utilizing the above link should work to grant access to the meeting by video, but if you have issue, please take a screenshot and send the image to the website contact information so that we can attempt to resolve any issues.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING NOTICE - APR. 12, 2021
Pursuant to Section 17.2 of the Zoning Ordinance of Town of Damascus, VA, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Damascus will conduct a hearing starting at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Damascus Town Hall, 208 W Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA to consider the following applications for a conditional use permits: As a continuation of the meeting held on March 29, affected property owners are invited to attend again and submit whatever evidence and comment they deem advisable. For further information please contact Gavin Blevins (276) 475-3831.
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/jfm-qrdm-sgr
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 402-921-2273
PIN: 979 149 312#
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/jfm-qrdm-sgr
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 402-921-2273
PIN: 979 149 312#