Augusta County, Virginia

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on seven special use permit requests, including proposals for short-term rentals, contractor offices, a repair business, office conversion, weddings/events, and amendments to decommissioning plans. Additionally, the board will consider a six-month extension for a storage building permit.

• Short-term rental at 51 Burkholder Lane, Waynesboro (Robin Lee Burkholder)
• Contractor office and outdoor storage at 784 Fountain Cave Road, Grottoes (Glenn E. Slabaugh)
• Weddings and special events at 282 Wayne Avenue, Stuarts Draft (Ridgedale Farm, LLC)
• Amendment to decommissioning plan at 12 Mule Academy Road, Fishersville (Fishersville VAA, LLC)
• Six-month extension for storage building at 107 Creative Works Lane, Waynesboro (Creative Works Farm, Inc.)

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a staff briefing to discuss several funding requests and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on public defender office space and performance agreements for Innovative Refrigeration Systems. The Board will also review rezoning requests and ordinance amendments.

• Funding for an ambulance in the amount of $460,983.00
• Yondr cell phone pouches for the Augusta County Courthouse in the amount of $21,140.63
• Infrastructure funding request from Augusta Regional Dental Clinic for $23,000.00
• Memorial plaque for LTC Brandon Shah on the old courthouse for $345.00
• Rezoning requests for Layne Investments, Inc. and Curcio, Milio W., III & Curcio, Ann M.

Parks & Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone approximately 6.928 acres from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural Residential. The body will also discuss ordinances to amend zoning definitions and permitted uses regarding livestock markets.

• Rezone 6.928 acres at 38 Lyndale Lane from Single Family Residential-15 to Rural Residential
• Amend zoning definitions for livestock markets in Chapter 25
• Amend General Industrial (GI) Districts to allow livestock markets with a Special Use Permit
• Rezone 1.459 acres at the intersection of Bald Rock Road and Lee Highway from Single Family Residential-10 to General Agriculture
• Elect officers for the upcoming term

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on five special use permit applications, including requests for lawncare businesses, an event venue, vehicle repair and sales, and outdoor storage. The board will also consider a one-year extension for a small dwelling permit on Frog Pond Road. They will approve minutes from June 4.

• Special use permit for lawncare business with outdoor storage at 111 Buffalo Branch Lane, Swoope
• Special use permit for weddings and special events at 1359 Long Meadow Road, Fishersville
• Special use permit for boat, vehicle, and equipment repair, wrecker service, impound yard, and sales at 31 Swartzel Shop Road, Greenville
• Special use permit for outdoor storage of vehicles, campers, and RVs at 184 Mule Academy Road, Fishersville
• One-year extension request for a dwelling less than 900 sq ft at Frog Pond Road and Wolfs Ledge Lane, Staunton

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 0.441 acres from General Agriculture to General Business, and another for 2.157 acres from Limited Business to General Business with proffers. The Board will also consider updates to the Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2026 and funding requests for the Fishersville Library playground ($50,000) and Schneider Park infield dirt ($2,300). Consent agenda items include minutes, claims, a street addition for Overlook Subdivision Section 6, and a credit card agreement. Note that the Waynesboro First Aid funding request has been withdrawn.

• Rezoning request by Boro Futures Group LLC for .441 acres from General Agriculture to General Business
• Rezoning request by Gums LLC for 2.157 acres from Limited Business to General Business with proffers
• Funding request of $50,000 for Fishersville Library playground
• Funding request of $2,300 from Stuarts Draft Babe Ruth League for infield dirt at Schneider Park
• Consent agenda includes acceptance of Overlook Subdivision Section 6 into secondary road system

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold a staff briefing meeting to discuss several items, including an updated hazard mitigation plan, a land use ordinance amendment, and two rezoning requests with Planning Commission recommendations. Funding requests totaling $92,300 will be considered for Waynesboro First Aid, Fishersville Library playground, and Schneider Park infield dirt. Other discussions include an after-school care program at Riverheads Elementary and a credit card agreement. The board may convene in closed session.

• Rezoning: Boro Futures Group LLC requests to rezone 0.441 acres from General Agriculture to General Business (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Rezoning: Gums LLC requests to rezone 2.157 acres from Limited Business with proffers to General Business with proffers (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Funding request of $40,000 for Waynesboro First Aid
• Funding request of $50,000 for Fishersville Library playground
• Funding request of $2,300 from Stuarts Draft Babe Ruth League for Schneider Park infield dirt (funding source: South River Infrastructure)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to receive public comments, adopt the previous meeting's minutes, and hear reports from the treasurer and director. The agenda also includes sections for staff presentations, old business, and new business, but no specific items or decisions are listed.

• Adoption of minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Director’s report
• Public comments
• Old business and new business

The Commission approved the April meeting minutes. Discussions included upcoming facility updates at Stuarts Draft Park and a pending grant application from Mt. Sidney Ruritan Charities.

• Approved April minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider a Men's Health Month proclamation and a Veterans Memorial resolution that was previously postponed. They will discuss advertising for a public hearing on the Employee Bonus Ordinance. The board will also consider minutes from the April 22, 2026 regular meeting and a staff request to advertise a public hearing for a Chapter 9 ordinance amendment, along with routine public and board matters.

• Consider Men's Health Month proclamation
• Consider Veterans Memorial resolution (previously postponed)
• Discuss advertising for public hearing on Employee Bonus Ordinance
• Consider minutes from the April 22, 2026 regular meeting
• Staff request to advertise public hearing for Chapter 9 ordinance amendment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests. One would rezone 0.441 acres in Stuarts Draft for a day care center. Another would rezone 1.459 acres in Verona from single-family residential to agriculture. The third would rezone 2.157 acres in Fishersville from limited business to general business. The commission will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Rezone 0.441 acres at Stuarts Draft Highway and Ebco Circle for a day care center
• Rezone 1.459 acres at Bald Rock Road and Lee Highway in Verona
• Rezone 2.157 acres on Jefferson Highway west of Waynesboro
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
• Staff report on Board of Zoning Appeals items

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on 10 special use permit requests, including a mini-warehouse facility with outdoor RV storage, a personal dog kennel, short-term rentals, a contractor office expansion by Dominion Energy, a motor vehicle repair shop, outdoor storage for a roofing business, a hauling business, another mini-warehouse, online auction sales, and an accessory dwelling unit extension. Additionally, the board will consider three six-month extension requests for previously approved permits. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Benjamin Ramsey/South River Storage: Special Use Permit for mini-warehouse and outdoor RV storage on Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340) in Riverheads District.
• Dominion Energy: Special Use Permit to expand contractor office at 349 Railroad Station Lane and 2036 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville in Wayne District.
• Kenneth & Nathaniel Donald: Special Use Permit for motor vehicle repair shop and storage at 1894 Middlebrook Road, Staunton in Riverheads District.
• Heriberto Vasquez Moran/Pitch Perfect Roofing: Special Use Permit for outdoor storage of roofing equipment on Lee Highway (Route 11) in North River District.
• Three six-month extension requests for previously approved permits: accessory dwelling unit (153 Drifting Lane, Waynesboro), four apartments (34 Truitt Lane, Fishersville), and food prep kitchen at Cider House Farm (Old White Bridge Road).

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple special use permit requests including a mini-warehouse facility, a personal dog kennel, and short-term rentals. Additional approvals were granted for a Dominion Energy office expansion and a motor vehicle repair shop.

• Approved South River Storage, LLC mini-warehouse and RV storage (4-0)
• Approved Keith E. or Vicky V. Sprouse personal dog kennel (4-0)
• Approved Kenneth F. Huber and Sandra S. Stowers short-term rental (4-0)
• Approved Elizabeth A. Trainum and Janet R. Jaggard short-term rental (4-0)
• Approved Dominion Energy VA contractor office expansion (4-0)
• Approved Kenneth and Nathaniel Donald motor vehicle repair and storage (4-0)
• Withdrew Pitch Perfect Roofing, LLC outdoor storage request

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings on the VDOT 6-Year Plan for secondary roads and a proposed Public Use Overlay amendment on 27.466 acres north of Technology Drive. Action items include grant applications for Mill Place Commerce Park, $25,000 for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company (postponed from previous meeting), a $24,499.70 infrastructure request for Middlebrook Volunteer Fire Department, addition of nine fire-rescue recruits, and a $40,000 funding request for Waynesboro First Aid. Several items were previously postponed.

• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary System budget for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing on amendment to Public Use Overlay on 27.466 acres owned by Augusta County on Technology Drive, Verona (Beverley Manor District)
• Consider application letter of support for Mill Place Commerce Park under VA Business Ready Sites Program
• Fire-Rescue Fund Grant of $25,000 for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company (previously postponed)
• Addition of nine fire-rescue recruits

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hear a VDOT report and an annual update from the Valley Community Services Board. It will discuss a $25,000 grant recommendation and a funding request for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company, as well as a $40,000 funding request for the Waynesboro First Aid Crew. The Board will consider moving forward with a Mill Place Commerce Park grant application and a request to amend a public‑use overlay on about 27.466 acres north of Technology Drive in Verona. Additional items include staff reports and a closed‑session meeting.

• $25,000 grant recommendation for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company
• $40,000 funding request for Waynesboro First Aid Crew
• Funding request from Dooms Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Wayne District)
• Discussion of Mill Place Commerce Park VA Business Ready Sites Program grant application
• Amendment request to Public Use Overlay on ~27.466 acres north of Technology Drive in Verona

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will convene to adopt minutes, receive reports, and discuss matters for the public and staff. The meeting is held at the Augusta County Government Center.

• Adoption of Minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Matters to be presented by the Commission
• Matters to be presented by Staff

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved a motion to have the director help Barren Ridge‑Annex Community Center, Inc. refine and resubmit its recreation matching grant application. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also adopted the March minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted March minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Recommended director assist Barren Ridge‑Annex Community Center, Inc with new matching grant submission (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider the removal and relocation of veteran monuments, award a contract for Dick Huff Lane improvements, and review funding requests for fire companies and community centers.

• Consider removal and relocation of four veteran monuments
• Award Dick Huff Lane contract to Plecker Construction for $1,816,465.00
• Consider $25,000.00 request for New Hope Community Center ball field improvements
• Consider funding request from Dooms Volunteer Fire Company
• Review Fire-Rescue Fund Grant Committee recommendations

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a land use request. The body will also review minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting and receive staff reports.

• Public hearing for a request to amend the Public Use Overlay on 27.466 acres owned by County of Augusta on the north side of Technology Drive (Rte. 9503) in Verona

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for six Special Use Permit requests involving businesses and infrastructure. The board will also consider three one-year extension requests for previously filed permits.

• SUP request for short term rental at 243 Old Mountain Road
• SUP request for metal fabrication and farm equipment repair at 1707 Ridge Road
• SUP request for motor vehicle repair and hobby shop at 3094 Middlebrook Road
• SUP request for excavating and dumpster rental at 1683 Barterbrook Road
• SUP request for a 199’ telecommunications tower at 55 Point Lookout Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved four special‑use permit requests, each with specific pre‑conditions and operating conditions. The permits granted were for a short‑term rental at 243 Old Mountain Road, a metal‑fabrication and farm equipment repair business at 1707 Ridge Road, a motor‑vehicle repair and hobby shop at 3094 Middlebrook Road, and an excavating and dumpster rental operation at 1683 Barterbrook Road. All motions passed with six yeas and no nays.

• Approved short‑term rental permit for 243 Old Mountain Rd, Mount Solon (health & building approvals, max 8 occupants) – vote 6‑0
• Approved metal‑fabrication/farm equipment repair permit for 1707 Ridge Rd, Bridgewater (health approval, indoor use only, no employees, 7 am‑7 pm, no Sunday work) – vote 6‑0
• Approved motor‑vehicle repair and hobby shop permit for 3094 Middlebrook Rd, Staunton (max 5 vehicles, up to 3 employees, hobby shop 5 pm‑8 pm, repair 7 am‑6 pm Mon‑Fri, entrance closed) – vote 6‑0
• Approved excavating and dumpster rental permit for 1683 Barterbrook Rd, Staunton (soil evaluator report, health approval, limit dumpsters, tree/fence requirements) – vote 6‑0

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed budget for FY2026-2027 and tax rates for 2026. The meeting includes a public hearing on a rezoning request in Fishersville and a contract award for moving the courthouse.

• Rezoning of 60.593 acres southeast of Tinkling Spring Road and Jefferson Highway to Planned Unit Development
• Proposed 2026 tax rates: Real Estate at $0.52, Personal Property-auto at $2.65, and Personal Property-business at $2.15
• Contract award to MG Moving Services for $159,097.30 for the courthouse move
• Proposed budget for FY2026-2027 and revised budget for FY2025-2026
• Resolution to accept Wilson Commerce Park Section 2 (Travelers Terrace) into the secondary road system

The Board approved a rezoning from General Agriculture and General Business to Planned Unit Development for approximately 60.593 acres. It adopted a proclamation honoring the Waynesboro/Augusta Woman's Club GFWC 90th anniversary. The Board also approved the courthouse moving contract with MG Moving Services for $159,097.30, authorized the Tourism Grant Contribution Agreement for $50,000, and added courthouse properties to the Cottonwood real‑estate contract. Finally, the revised FY 2025‑2026 budget was adopted.

• Approved rezoning of ~60.593 acres to Planned Unit Development (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Shull, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Adopted Waynesboro/Augusta Woman's Club GFWC 90th Anniversary proclamation (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Shull, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Approved contract for courthouse move to MG Moving Services for $159,097.30 (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Shull, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Authorized execution of Tourism Grant Contribution Agreement for $50,000 (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Shull, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Approved addition of General District Courthouse properties to Cottonwood real‑estate contract (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Shull, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Adopted the revised FY 2025‑2026 budget appropriations

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss awarding a contract for the Augusta County Courthouse move to MG Moving Services and updated landfill fees. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a rezoning request and a briefing on the FY2027 budget.

• Award contract for Augusta County Courthouse move to MG Moving Services ($159,097.30)
• Discuss updated fees for Augusta County Landfill
• Public hearing on rezoning 60.593 acres to Planned Unit Development
• Discuss Contribution Agreement for Tourism Grant Program
• Discuss addition of courthouse properties to Real Estate Contract

The Board accepted several agency reports as information and moved multiple items to upcoming agendas, including a street addition for Wilson Commerce Park, a tourism grant contribution agreement, an opioid settlement resolution, a real‑estate marketing contract, and a proclamation. It also placed the award of the courthouse moving contract with MG Moving Services on the regular meeting agenda. A motion to enter closed session to discuss potential acquisition of two TMP parcels was approved unanimously.

• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Fire‑Rescue monthly report as information
• Accepted Extension Office update as information
• Authorized placing Wilson Commerce Park street addition on consent agenda
• Authorized placing $50,000 tourism grant contribution agreement on regular agenda
• Authorized placing opioid settlement resolution on consent agenda
• Authorized placing real‑estate contract for Cottonwood Commercial properties on regular agenda
• Authorized awarding courthouse move contract to MG Moving Services for $159,097.30 on regular agenda

General

The Board of Supervisors will receive public input on the revised FY2026 budget and the proposed FY2027 budget. The meeting also includes public comment on proposed real and personal property tax rates for 2026.

• Revised Budget for FY2026
• Proposed Budget for FY2027
• Proposed Real Estate tax rate: $0.52 (Current: $0.52)
• Proposed Personal Property tax (auto/boats): $2.65 (Current: $2.60)
• Proposed Personal Property tax (business/machinery): $2.15 (Current: $2.00)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will review the 2025 summary report on recreation infrastructure and matching grant funding. The body will also consider a new grant application from the Barren Ridge-Annex Community Center.

• Review of 2025 recreation infrastructure and matching grant funding summary
• New Business: Review of Recreation Matching Grant application from Barren Ridge-Annex Community Center, Inc

The commission approved the February meeting minutes and formally endorsed the department’s FY26 revised and FY27 new budget requests. It also voted to relocate the April commission meeting to the Parks and Recreation Activity Room and start it at 5:30 p.m. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Endorsed FY26 revised and FY27 budget requests (unanimous yeas)
• Moved April meeting to Activity Room 1 and start at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous yeas)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous yeas)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for about 60.6 acres in Fishersville, seeking to change the land from General Agriculture and General Business to a Planned Unit Development. The commission will also address routine agenda items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, staff reports, and other public and commission business.

• Rezoning request for 60.593 acres at the intersection of Tinkling Spring Road (Rte. 285) and Jefferson Highway (Rte. 250) to Planned Unit Development
• Approval of the Regular and Called Meeting minutes from March 10, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the removal and relocation of four veteran monuments or memorials. The body will also consider a resolution concerning a veterans memorial and garbage removal at a specific property.

• Public hearing on removal and relocation of four veteran monuments or memorials
• Resolution regarding Veterans Memorial
• Garbage removal at 60 Laurel Drive, Greenville
• Countywide Projects Update April 2026

The Board voted to postpone consideration of the Veterans Memorial Resolution until the May 13, 2026 meeting. It also approved entering 60 Laurel Drive in Greenville to remove trash, garbage, refuse, litter and other substances that pose a health or safety risk. Both motions passed unanimously with six supervisors voting yea and one member absent.

• Postponed Veterans Memorial Resolution to May 13, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved garbage removal at 60 Laurel Drive, Greenville (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for eight special use permit requests. These requests include short-term rentals, a sawmill, a fencing business, a vehicle sales lot, and a bicycle touring business.

• Short-term rental requests for 20 Blackwood Lane, 219 Turkey Top Circle, 861 Dices Spring Road, and 568 Lebanon Church Road
• Sawmill request for 237 Galena Road
• Fencing supply business request for 5132 Lee Jackson Highway
• Motor vehicle sales lot request for 14 River Bend Road
• Bicycle touring and event business request for 464 Stokesville Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved special‑use permits for short‑term rentals at five residential properties and a sawmill, each with specific operating conditions. It also approved a fencing‑supply business permit with screening and staffing requirements. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved short‑term rental permit for 20 Blackwood Lane, Stuarts Draft (unanimous yeas)
• Approved short‑term rental permit for 219 Turkey Top Circle, West Augusta (unanimous yeas)
• Approved short‑term rental permit for 861 Dices Spring Road, Weyers Cave (unanimous yeas)
• Approved short‑term rental permit for 568 Lebanon Church Road, Mount Sidney (unanimous yeas)
• Approved sawmill permit for 237 Galena Road, Staunton (unanimous yeas)
• Approved fencing‑supply business permit for 5132 Lee Jackson Highway, Greenville (unanimous yeas)
• Approved short‑term rental permit for 568 Lebanon Church Road, Mount Sidney (unanimous yeas)
• Approved short‑term rental permit for 20 Blackwood Lane, Stuarts Draft (unanimous yeas)

General

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will present and discuss the recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes an overview of the five‑year financial plan, revenue and expenditure projections, and proposed tax rates and fees. Additional topics include the school board budget and capital projects. The session ends with a closed‑session portion.

• Presentation of the recommended county budget
• Overview of the five‑year financial plan
• Discussion of revenues and expenditures
• Review of tax rates and fee proposals
• Consideration of the school board budget and capital projects

The Board reviewed the FY2026-27 budget, including a proposal to raise the school staff COLA from 2% to 3% if the state matches the increase and presented revenue and capital adjustments. No formal vote on the budget amendments was recorded. The meeting included unanimous procedural motions to enter and exit closed session and to adjourn.

• Enter closed session under personnel, real‑property, and legal‑counsel exemptions – motion carried (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none; Absent: Shull)
• Certify closed‑session discussion as lawful – motion carried (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none; Absent: Shull)
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none; Absent: Shull)
• Approve meeting minutes on April 22, 2026 – motion carried (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Grepps, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none; Absent: Shull)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on five ordinance amendments regarding zoning, solar energy systems, and refuse removal. The meeting also includes decisions on a task order for Dick Huff Lane inspection services and the FY27 Arts Grant.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 15, Section 15-21 regarding removal of trash and garbage
• Public hearings on zoning amendments to Section 25-4, Section 25-492, Section 25-70.4, and Section 25-70.6
• Task order proposal from Timmons Group for Dick Huff Lane Inspection Services
• Award for FY27 Arts Grant
• Certification of substantial completion of the New Courthouse

The Board approved several ordinance amendments related to trash removal, public safety training facilities, and solar energy mapping, all unanimously. It also approved a $209,913.50 task order for Dick Huff Lane inspection services, awarded the FY27 Arts Grant to Oak Grove Theater, and funded field dirt for Schneider Park ball fields. Finally, the Board adopted a resolution opposing mandatory collective bargaining legislation, passing 6‑1.

• Approved Ordinance Amendment adding “clutter” to trash removal code (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment defining public safety training facilities (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment adding public safety training facilities to Public Use Overlay (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment updating map for small solar facilities (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment updating map for large solar facilities (7-0)
• Approved $209,913.50 task order with Timmons Group for Dick Huff Lane inspection services (7-0)
• Approved FY27 Arts Grant to Oak Grove Theater (7-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing mandatory collective bargaining legislation (6-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several proposed ordinances regarding zoning and nuisance laws. Members will also discuss easement agreements and the termination of a local emergency declaration for Winter Storm Fern.

• Proposed ordinances to amend Chapter 25 Zoning regarding Solar Energy Systems and Public Use Overlay Districts
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 15 regarding the removal of trash and garbage
• Easement agreement between Columbia Gas of Virginia and Augusta County
• Task order proposal from Timmons Group for Dick Huff Lane inspection services
• Resolution to terminate the Local Emergency for Winter Storm Fern

The Board accepted the VDOT status report and the Fire‑Rescue monthly report as informational items. It authorized placing a Local Emergency Declaration termination, a Columbia Gas right‑of‑way easement, a courthouse water/sewer easement, a Dick Huff Lane inspection task order, and several Planning Commission zoning amendments on the March 25 agenda. The Board also directed staff to review the Noise Ordinance. Closed‑session motions were approved unanimously.

• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Fire‑Rescue monthly report as information
• Authorized placing Local Emergency Declaration termination on March 25 consent agenda
• Authorized placing Columbia Gas right‑of‑way easement on March 25 consent agenda
• Authorized placing courthouse water/sewer easement on March 25 consent agenda
• Authorized placing Dick Huff Lane Inspection Services task order on March 25 regular agenda
• Authorized placing Planning Commission recommended zoning amendments on March 25 regular agenda
• Directed staff to review the Noise Ordinance

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on March 18, 2026 will include routine items such as public comments, adoption of minutes, and reports. The primary substantive agenda is a review of department budget requests for a revised fiscal year 2026 and the new fiscal year 2027. No specific projects, dollar amounts, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of Department Budget Requests for Revised FY26 and New FY27

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the January 2026 meeting minutes. No other actions were formally adopted; discussions on a recreation‑center concept, budget revisions, and upcoming pickleball events were noted but not decided. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved January 2026 minutes (Yeas: Curry, Williams, Bartley, Bridge, Gordon; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting (Yeas: Curry, Williams, Bartley, Bridge, Gordon; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four proposed amendments to the Augusta County Code. Two amendments (Sections 25-4 and 25-492) address public safety training facilities, and two amendments (Sections 25-70.4 and 25-70.6) address solar energy systems. The commission will consider public input before deciding on these changes.

• Amendment to Section 25-4: Public Safety Training Facilities
• Amendment to Section 25-492: Public Safety Training Facilities
• Amendment to Section 25-70.4: Solar Energy Systems
• Amendment to Section 25-70.6: Solar Energy Systems

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear requests for short-term rentals, commercial storage, and other special uses. The agenda also includes requests for time extensions on previously submitted permits.

• Keenan Lee Danehey: Special Use Permit for short-term rental at 445 Coleytown Road
• Sue Hart: Extension request for Boy Scouts of America facility at 222 Boy Scout Lane
• Jeffrey Snyder: Extension request for short-term rental at 2475 Mt. Torrey Road
• David D'Arcy: Extension request for four apartments at 922 Cold Springs Road
• Jeramie Knapp: Mini-warehouse facility request (postponed from February)

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved special‑use permits for six short‑term rental properties, a farm‑store retail operation, and an office conversion. Each motion received three yeas (Mark Glover, Monica Rutledge, Thomas Thacker) and no nays. All approvals were granted with specific pre‑conditions and operating conditions as outlined in the minutes.

• Approved special use permit for Keenan Lee Danehey at 445 Coleytown Rd (3 yeas)
• Approved special use permit for Nathaniel and Bobbie Phillips at 1122 Westview School Rd (3 yeas)
• Approved special use permit for Jacob O. Peters at 77 Clay Hill Church Ln (3 yeas)
• Approved special use permit for Jacob O. Peters at 1079 Deerfield Valley Rd (3 yeas)
• Approved special use permit for Terry M. and Sheila K. Pleskonko at 82 New Hope and Crimora Rd (3 yeas)
• Approved special use permit for Jeff and Amanda Buchanan at 821/879 Dutch Hollow Rd (3 yeas)
• Approved special use permit for Robin Cash at 24 Three C Ln (3 yeas)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will decide on a rezoning request by Jordan Enterprises LLC to change a 1.00‑acre parcel off Misty Dawn Lane from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential. It will also consider two Public Use Overlay applications for land owned by Hebron Presbyterian Church (about 31.218 acres) and the Augusta County Service Authority (0.25 acres of a 2.93‑acre parcel). Additional items include a resolution, and funding requests for fire‑department equipment totaling $29,046.72.

• Rezoning request: Jordan Enterprises LLC, 1.00 acre off Misty Dawn Lane, change from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential (Planning Commission recommends approval).
• Public Use Overlay: Hebron Presbyterian Church, ~31.218 acres north of Hebron Road and Eidson Creek Road intersection in Swoope (Planning Commission recommends approval).
• Public Use Overlay: Augusta County Service Authority, 0.25 acres of a 2.93‑acre parcel off Dry Branch Road between Buffalo Gap Highway and Crawford Drive (Planning Commission recommends approval).
• Funding request: Mt. Solon Volunteer Fire Department for a LUCAS device, $18,860.37 (North River Infrastructure source).
• Funding requests: Stuarts Draft Volunteer Fire Department for a Ready Rack Extractor, $5,410.35 and six G3+ Dual Band P25 Voice Pagers, $4,776.00 (South River Infrastructure source).

The Board approved a rezoning request for Jordan Enterprises LLC and two public‑use overlay requests for Hebron Presbyterian Church and the Augusta County Service Authority, each with unanimous support. It also authorized Hospital to Home, LLC to provide non‑emergency medical transport and standby services, passing with a 5‑1‑1 vote. Funding requests for a LUCAS CPR device and several fire‑department equipment purchases were approved unanimously, and a $5,000 grant‑match study for data‑center siting was approved by a 5‑2 vote.

• Approved rezoning of Jordan Enterprises LLC property (7-0)
• Approved Public Use Overlay for Hebron Presbyterian Church (7-0)
• Approved Public Use Overlay for Augusta County Service Authority (7-0)
• Approved H2H Emergency Medical Services resolution (5-1-1)
• Approved $18,860.37 North River infrastructure funding for Mt. Solon Volunteer Fire Dept. (7-0)
• Approved $10,186.35 South River infrastructure funding for Stuarts Draft Volunteer Fire Dept. equipment (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 grant‑match study for data‑center ordinance (5-2)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will receive reports from VDOT, Fire-Rescue, and broadband providers, and will discuss a resolution. The meeting includes a public hearing for a rezoning request by Jordan Enterprises, LLC and public use overlay requests for Hebron Presbyterian Church and the Augusta County Service Authority.

• VDOT report
• Churchville Fire Station update
• Broadband update presentation
• Rezoning Request -- Jordan Enterprises, LLC
• Public Use Overlay -- Hebron Presbyterian Church

The Board accepted several staff reports—including VDOT, arts grant, broadband, fire‑rescue, and regional radio updates—as informational items. It authorized placing the H2H Resolution and several planning commission proposals (rezoning and public‑use overlays) on the February 25 agenda. The Board also approved a motion, unanimously, to go into closed session to discuss redistricting.

• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Arts Grant presentation as information
• Accepted Broadband project update as information
• Accepted Fire‑Rescue monthly report as information
• Accepted Regional Radio Project update as information
• Authorized placing H2H Resolution on Feb 25 agenda
• Authorized placing rezoning and public‑use overlay proposals on Feb 25 agenda
• Approved motion to enter closed session for redistricting discussion (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss budget revisions for fiscal year 2026. The body will also review the requested budget for fiscal year 2027.

• FY26 Budget Revisions
• New FY27 Requested Budget

The commission voted unanimously to appoint Anne Gordon as Chair for 2026. They also unanimously approved Steve Bridge as Vice Chair for 2026. The board approved the December 2025 minutes without amendment. The discussion on the “Share the Air” campaign was tabled, with plans to revisit it in March or April.

• Appointed Anne Gordon as Chair for 2026 (Yeas: Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Leon Bartley, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)
• Appointed Steve Bridge as Vice Chair for 2026 (Yeas: Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Leon Bartley, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)
• Approved December 2025 minutes as written (Yeas: Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Leon Bartley, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)
• Tabled “Share the Air” campaign discussion, to be revisited March/April (decision to table)
• Adjourned meeting (Yeas: Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Leon Bartley, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss several resolutions, including a H2H resolution and two House Bills. They will review an easement request for Dick Huff Lane and consider an Outdoor Music application submitted by the Augusta Regional SPCA. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public and staff reports.

• Consider H2H resolution
• Consider Outdoor Music application for the Augusta Regional SPCA
• Consider easement request for Dick Huff Lane
• Consider resolutions: House Bill 1374 and House Bill 1377
• Approve consent agenda minutes from Dec 10, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026 meetings

The Board approved the Outdoor Music Application for the Rhythm and Rescue Music Festival. It also approved the easement request for Dick Huff Lane and authorized the County Administrator to execute it. Discussion of the H2H Resolution was postponed to the February 23 staff briefing.

• Postponed H2H Resolution discussion to Feb 23 staff briefing (5-2)
• Approved Outdoor Music Application for Rhythm and Rescue Festival (7-0)
• Approved Dick Huff Lane easement and authorized Administrator to execute (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will consider three requests to change land use designations. These include a residential rezoning and two public use overlays for a school and a water station.

• Rezoning request for 1.00 acres off Misty Dawn Lane from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential
• Public Use Overlay request for 31.218 acres owned by Hebron Presbyterian Church to accommodate private school students
• Public Use Overlay request for 0.25 acres off Dry Branch Road for a bulk water station for retail sales

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on various Special Use Permits. Requests include short-term rentals, quarry operations, a daycare, and a solar energy site plan amendment.

• Special Use Permit for short-term rentals at 2186 Spring Hill Road and 288 Old Goose Creek Road
• Special Use Permit for quarry operations and amended hours at 5047 Cold Springs Road and 733 Dabneys Road
• Special Use Permit for a daycare at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 563 Bethel Green Road
• Special Use Permit for a mini-warehouse facility at Fauber Lane and Barterbrook Road
• Site plan amendment for a 3MW small scale solar energy facility at 121 Mule Academy Road

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a series of special‑use permit requests. Approvals covered a manufactured‑home replacement, personal storage in a manufactured home, two short‑term rental sites, two quarry operation extensions, and outdoor storage for a retailer. All motions passed with six yeas and zero nays.

• Approved special‑use permit for replacing a manufactured home at 96 Meade Park Circle, Verona (6‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for personal storage in a manufactured home at 795 White Hill Road, Staunton (6‑0)
• Approved short‑term rental permit for studio suite at 2186 Spring Hill Road, Staunton (6‑0)
• Approved short‑term rental permit for two‑bedroom dwelling at 288 Old Goose Creek Road, Fishersville (6‑0)
• Approved quarry operation permit with conditions at 5047 Cold Springs Road, Raphine (6‑0)
• Approved quarry operation permit with conditions at 733 Dabneys Road, Raphine (6‑0)
• Approved outdoor storage and display permit for Tractor Supply at Sunny Slope Lane & Stuarts Draft Highway, Riverheads District (6‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider rezoning requests for 7.92 acres owned by Shields Self Storage near Parkview Drive and I‑64, 1.489 acres owned by Leslie Ellison Properties at US 11 and Fadley Road, and 10.346 acres owned by Waynesboro Nurseries off Lyndhurst Road, with the Planning Commission recommending approval for the first two and denial for the third. Additional items include a revenue recovery rate update, a $12,155 construction bid for a new entrance sign at the Government Center, a $2,500 infrastructure funding request for Craigsville Little League, and a resolution to declare a local emergency. The meeting also includes a consent agenda and public hearing items.

• Rezoning – Shields Self Storage, LLC: 7.92 acres near Parkview Drive and I‑64
• Rezoning – Leslie Ellison Properties, LLC: 1.489 acres at US 11 and Fadley Road
• Rezoning – Waynesboro Nurseries, Inc.: 10.346 acres off Lyndhurst Road (recommended denial)
• Entrance sign construction bid: $12,155.00 for Government Center entrance
• Infrastructure funding request: $2,500.00 for Craigsville Little League infield dirt

The Board approved three rezoning applications for Shields Self Storage, Leslie Ellison Properties, and Waynesboro Nurseries. It also adopted a revenue recovery rate increase, a $12,155 design amendment for a Government Center entrance sign, and funding for Craigsville Little League. Additionally, the Board rescinded the motion to move the Lady Justice statue and approved contracts for general engineering and architectural services.

• Approved rezoning for Shields Self Storage (7.92 acres) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning for Leslie Ellison Properties (1.489 acres) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning for Waynesboro Nurseries (10.346 acres) (6-0)
• Approved revenue recovery rate increase effective Jan 1, 2026 (5-1)
• Approved $12,155 amendment for Government Center entrance sign design (4-2)
• Rescinded motion to move Lady Justice statue to Verona (6-0)
• Approved awarding contracts for General Engineering/Architectural Services (3-2)
• Approved $2,500 funding for Craigsville Little League infield dirt (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a $15,943 proposal from Moseley to develop construction bid documents for a new entrance sign at the Government Center, funded by the Courthouse Project Budget. It will also discuss the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan, a $2,500 infrastructure request from Craigsville Little League, and several rezoning applications. Additional items include reports from VDOT and Fire‑Rescue, revenue recovery updates, and contract awards for engineering services.

• Proposal from Moseley for construction bid documents for new Government Center entrance sign ($15,943)
• Funding request from Craigsville Little League for additional infield dirt ($2,500)
• Discussion of awarding contracts for General Engineering/Architectural Services (previously postponed)
• Rezoning requests: Shields Self Storage, LLC; Leslie Ellison Properties, LLC; Waynesboro Nurseries, Inc./Juniors Welding, Inc.
• Proposal from Moseley to develop bid documents to move Lady Justice statue to new courthouse in Verona

The Board voted to let Dr. Seaton join the meeting electronically via Teams. It accepted the VDOT report as information, postponed discussion of the Churchville Fire‑Rescue station, and placed several items on the regular meeting agenda, including the Emergency Operations Plan, a new entrance sign, and a Little League funding request. The Board also authorized advertising a public hearing for upcoming rezoning requests.

• Approved Dr. Seaton joining meeting via Teams (Yeas: Slaven, Kincheloe, Garber, Grepps, Shull, Bragg; Nays: none; Absent: Grepps, Seaton)
• Accepted VDOT report as information
• Directed staff to postpone Fire‑Rescue station discussion to Feb 23 staff briefing
• Placed Emergency Operations Plan on consent agenda
• Authorized development of $15,493 entrance sign bid documents (Courthouse Project Budget) on agenda
• Authorized moving Lady Justice to new courthouse in Verona on agenda
• Authorized $2,500 Craigsville Little League infield dirt request on agenda
• Authorized advertising public hearing for planning commission rezoning requests on agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss the ‘Share the Air’ campaign as old business. Staff will report on the 2025 camping program at Natural Chimneys Park. The commission will preview agenda items planned for 2026. Officers for the new year will be elected.

• Old Business: consideration of the ‘Share the Air’ campaign
• Staff Report: 2025 Camping Program/Season at Natural Chimneys Park
• Preview of 2026 meeting agenda items
• Election of officers for 2026

The commission voted to allow Sally Williams to attend the meeting remotely. The November 2025 minutes were adopted as written. The meeting was then adjourned. No other business was taken up.

• Approved remote attendance for Williams (Yeas: Samantha Bosserman, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (Yeas: Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting (Yeas: Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will appoint members to several county committees, update the Library Board bylaws, consider a housing partnership memorandum of understanding, award a contract for general engineering and architectural services, and approve a $15,000 funding request for parking lot paving at the Verona Volunteer Fire Department. It will also approve routine consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and recent claims.

• Elect representatives to the Local Emergency Planning Commission and Agriculture and Forestal District Committee
• Update Library Board of Trustees bylaws
• Consider housing partnership memorandum of understanding
• Award contracts for General Engineering/Architectural Services
• Approve $15,000 infrastructure funding for Verona Volunteer Fire Department parking lot paving

The Board voted unanimously to reject the proposed addendum to the Housing Partnership Memorandum of Understanding, maintaining current county involvement. It also approved appointments to several committees, adopted a Library Board bylaw amendment, postponed the engineering services contract decision, and approved $15,000 for fire‑department parking lot paving. The consent agenda items were approved as well.

• Rejected Housing Partnership MOU (7-0)
• Approved appointments to committees and commissions (7-0)
• Adopted Library Board bylaw amendment (7-0)
• Postponed General Engineering/Architectural Services contract to Jan 26 worksession (Yeas 4, Nays 2, Abstain 1)
• Approved $15,000 Verona Volunteer Fire Department parking lot paving (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7-0)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three land use requests, including a rezoning of 10.346 acres from General Agriculture to General Business for Waynesboro Nurseries Inc. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and a staff report on Virginia Code §15.2-2310. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 Regular and Called Meeting
• Public hearing: amend and restate proffers for ~7.92 acres owned by Shields Self Storage LLC on north side of Parkview Drive near I‑81 exit 94
• Public hearing: rezone ~1.509 acres from General Agriculture to General Business for Leslie Ellison Properties LLC at US‑11 and Fadley Road
• Public hearing: rezone ~10.346 acres from General Agriculture to General Business for Waynesboro Nurseries Inc. off Lyndhurst Road
• Staff report on Code of Virginia §15.2-2310 (Board of Zoning Appeals items)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes, amend its by‑laws, and set the 2026 meeting dates. The meeting includes a public hearing on six special‑use permit applications for storage, campgrounds, a dog kennel, a midwifery cottage, a construction business, and a vehicle repair operation. The board will also receive the zoning administrator’s annual report and inspection reports before adjourning.

• Approval of the December 4, 2025 minutes
• Amendment of the Board of Zoning Appeals by‑laws
• Resolution of the 2026 meeting dates
• Special Use Permit request by Dustin Potter for storage at 1160 Lee Jackson Highway, Staunton (Riverheads District)
• Special Use Permit request by Joe Partington for a short‑term campground at 1125 East Side Highway, Waynesboro (Middle River District)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to establish its leadership and operational procedures for 2026. The session focuses on internal governance and scheduling.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Adoption of Board Rules of Order
• Approval of 2026 Board meeting schedule
• Adoption of tiebreaker procedure