PURCELLVILLE, Va. (April 1, 2026) Residents, business owners, and local officials gathered Wednesday evening at the Carver Center for a community meeting focused on the proposed Valley Commerce Center, a large industrial development planned along Purcellville Road. The meeting was led by local resident Dan Carvill and was attended by some members of the Purcellville Town Council.
Carvill walked attendees through a presentation outlining the scope of the project, where it stands in the approval process, and a range of concerns raised by surrounding neighborhoods.
The Valley Commerce Center is proposed on approximately 117 acres between the Mayfair and Wright Farms communities. The project, submitted by developer Chuck Kuhn through 17110 Purcellville Road LLC, would include roughly one million square feet of industrial and flex space. The property was purchased in 2020 from the Warner family.
Earlier this year, the Loudoun County Planning Commission voted 6 to 2 with one abstention to recommend approval of a rezoning request for the site. That recommendation came despite a prior staff analysis from Loudoun County that found the proposal inconsistent with the county’s rural land use policies.
According to information presented, the development would rely on a private well system, with a primary well estimated to produce nearly 75,000 gallons per day and a secondary well providing additional capacity if needed. Some attendees pointed to earlier projections that estimated significantly higher water usage, raising questions about long term demand and sustainability.
Concerns were also raised about how increased groundwater withdrawal could affect nearby residential wells, particularly in an area that has experienced recurring drought conditions and water restrictions. A separate community meeting focused on groundwater is scheduled for April 6 at Woodgrove High School.
Traffic and safety were also major themes. Estimates shared during the presentation suggest the development could generate more than 3,500 vehicle trips per day, including hundreds during peak commuting hours. By comparison, residential development under current zoning would result in significantly fewer daily trips.
Residents expressed concern about how increased traffic, particularly truck traffic, could affect nearby roads and intersections, as well as routes used by students traveling to Mountain View Elementary and Woodgrove High School. Discussion also focused on proposed access points to the site, including a northern entrance that could eventually become a full access connection once the planned Route 7 and Route 690 interchange is completed.
Within the Mayfair community, residents described existing infrastructure as already limited, noting the absence of sidewalks in some areas and minimal pedestrian crossings, even as the neighborhood includes more than 100 school aged children.
Beyond infrastructure, speakers questioned whether the proposal aligns with the county’s long term planning vision. Loudoun County’s Comprehensive Plan emphasizes preserving rural character and maintaining greenbelt areas near town boundaries, and several attendees said they believe the industrial zoning would conflict with those goals.
Environmental concerns were also discussed, including potential impacts on nearby wetlands, springs, and wildlife if groundwater levels are affected. Some attendees suggested that approval of the project could influence future land use decisions in western Loudoun, potentially opening the door to additional industrial development.
Survey data shared at the meeting indicated strong opposition among nearby communities, with a majority of respondents from Mayfair, Wright Farms, and Chestnut Hills expressing concerns about the project.
The next step in the process will come before the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, which is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the rezoning request on April 15 at 6 p.m. at the Loudoun County Government Center in Leesburg. Residents may sign up in advance to speak.
Throughout the evening, Carvill emphasized a focus on respectful and fact based engagement. Attendees were encouraged to participate in the upcoming hearing, share their perspectives, and remain involved as the process moves forward.
The meeting concluded with discussion about continued community coordination, including outreach efforts and information sharing as the proposal advances toward a final decision.
