Subject:
Title
Discussion and Direction on the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE:
April 20, 2026 - Joint Work Session with Planning Commission
May 4, 2026 - Public Hearing on the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
The Town Council held a public hearing on May 4, 2026, to receive input on the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document that guides land use, transportation, economic development, parks and recreation, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability in the Town of Vienna.
The Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan represents a comprehensive update to the 2016 Plan and reflects extensive work by the Planning Commission, Town staff, and the community. The update incorporates changes over the past decade, including adoption of a new zoning and subdivision ordinance, repeal of the Maple Avenue Commercial (MAC) zoning, completion of major capital projects, establishment of the Department of Economic Development, and adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
The draft document has been provided to the Town Council and the public on multiple occasions, most recently as an attachment to the May 4th agenda report for the public hearing. The draft Plan may also be found on the Town’s Web site, at www.viennava.gov/planupdate <http://www.viennava.gov/planupdate>.
Following the public hearing, this agenda item provides an opportunity for the Town Council to discuss the draft plan, consider public comments received, and provide direction to staff on any revisions prior to consideration of adoption at a future meeting.
Attachment 01 is the staff memorandum to support this discuss. Attachment 02 are the comments received.
Departmental Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Town Council provide direction on the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan, including any revisions or additional analysis, to allow staff to prepare a final draft for consideration of adoption.
Town Attorney Recommendation:
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council direct Town Staff to incorporate Council’s comments and any requested revisions into the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan, as presented.
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to direct staff to incorporate Council’s feedback and any requested revisions into the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan and return with a final draft for consideration of adoption."
Or
"I move to direct staff to incorporate Council’s feedback into the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan and return the revised draft to the Planning Commission for further review and recommendation."
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.