The Leesburg Planning Commission convened on July 17, 2025, to discuss various agenda items, including public input on the Leesburg Gateway application. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and confirmed the presence of a quorum, noting one member's absence. Two commissioners participated remotely, and their participation was approved unanimously.

The agenda was adopted without alterations, and disclosures of prior meetings revealed no conflicts among the commissioners. The session then moved to the petitioner section, where community members were invited to express their views on the Leesburg Gateway application, which had already undergone a public hearing.

The first speaker, Olga Hanava, addressed the commission, emphasizing her personal views and not representing any organization. She highlighted the rapid growth of data centers in Loudoun County, noting that approximately 200 data centers currently exist, with an additional 100 approved or in progress. Hanava raised concerns about the strain this growth places on the local power grid, particularly referencing proposed high-voltage power lines in Ashburn that threaten to disrupt neighborhoods and schools.

She articulated her opposition to the data center, framing her argument around the necessity of infrastructure to support such developments. Hanava's comments reflect broader community concerns regarding the balance between technological growth and the preservation of local quality of life.

The meeting continued with no additional speakers signing up to address the commission. The commission's next steps will likely involve further deliberation on the Leesburg Gateway application and consideration of community feedback.