On January 13, 2026, the Leesburg Town Council voted to approve a special exception application proposing the adaptive reuse of an existing building in the South King Street Center in Leesburg.  

Erin Swisshelm and Anna Ritter with Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, and Walsh, P.C. guided Barrett Company No. 26, LLC (The Barrett Companies) through the entitlement process. The adaptive reuse project will convert an existing, vacant bank building to a drive through fast casual restaurant. The redevelopment will involve exterior façade changes, including installation of updated signage and conversion the bank teller window to a food delivery window, as well as the conversion of the existing two drive through lanes to one drive through lane with a bypass lane. The physical footprint of the building itself will remain unchanged. The end user has been identified as Chicken Salad Chick.  

The project aligns with the goals of the Legacy Leesburg Town Plan, which designates the South King Street Center as an area that should be dynamic, changing over time to harness opportunities that promote a mix of uses and incomes for Town residents and visitors. The adaptive reuse of existing buildings is specifically recognized as furthering this vision.    

Walsh Colucci is proud to have represented The Barrett Companies in securing approval for this adaptive reuse project.