Augusta County public meetings in 2022

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The commission will review reports from the treasurer and director and address old and new business.

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 2022 meeting. Members discussed potential improvements for Stuarts Draft Park, including lighted activity fields and multi-functional sports courts for basketball and pickleball.

• Approved October 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and ordinance amendments. The body will also consider funding for infrastructure projects and a multi-year waste collection contract.

• Contract award to Bobby's Towing Service for solid waste and recyclables collection in the amount of $1,052,949.00
• Rezoning requests for 1357 Jefferson Highway, 127 Tinkling Springs Drive, and 36 Parkway Lane
• Ordinance amendments regarding mini-warehouses and short-term rentals
• Funding request of $3,070.12 for Natural Chimneys Campground bath house upgrade
• Funding request of $1,380.71 for Weyers Cave Recreation & Association, Inc. parking lot lighting

The Board approved a five-year solid waste and recyclables collection contract and authorized several rezoning and ordinance changes. A request to rezone property on Tinkling Springs Drive was denied, while a request for a private school on Parkway Lane was approved. The Board also accepted the FY22 financial audit.

• Awarded $1,052,949.00 five-year solid waste contract to Bobby's Towing Service
• Approved rezoning of 36 Parkway Lane to General Business with Public Use Overlay for a private school
• Denied rezoning of 127 Tinkling Springs Drive from General Agriculture to General Business
• Postponed rezoning of 1357 Jefferson Highway until January 25, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved renewal of Middlebrook Agricultural and Forestal District for eight years
• Approved ordinance amendment allowing mini-warehouses in General Agriculture Districts via Special Use Permit
• Approved partial short-term rental ordinance amendment requiring records of occupants and rental frequency
• Approved $3,070.12 for Natural Chimneys Campground bath house upgrades and $1,380.71 for Weyers Cave Recreation parking lot lighting

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will discuss several land-use changes, including requests for apartments, a private school, and townhouses. The body will also consider renewing an agricultural district and amending zoning rules for mini-warehouses.

• Rezoning of 5.713 acres at 127 Tinkling Spring Drive for 108 apartment units
• Rezoning of 2.035 acres at 36 Parkway Lane for a private Christian school (K-8th grade)
• Rezoning of 3 acres at 1357 Jefferson Highway for townhouses
• Renewal of the Middlebrook Agricultural and Forrestal District encompassing approximately 2,200 acres
• Proposed ordinance to allow mini-warehouses in General Agriculture Districts with a Special Use Permit

The Planning Commission approved rezoning for a private school and an apartment project, as well as an amendment allowing mini-warehouses in agricultural districts. One request for townhouses was denied. The commission also elected its 2023 officers.

• Approved rezoning of 2.035 acres at 36 Parkway Lane to General Business with Public Use Overlay for a K-8 school (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 3 acres at 1357 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family to Attached Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5.713 acres at 127 Tinkling Spring Drive to General Business for 108 apartment units (3-2)
• Approved renewal of Middlebrook Agricultural and Forrestal District (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow mini-warehouses in General Agriculture Districts with Special Use Permits (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Elected Carolyn Bragg as 2023 Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Randy Harris as 2023 Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved several special use permits for a short-term rental, vehicle storage, a campground pool, an event space, and professional offices. One request for a kennel was partially approved, while dog training and field trial events were tabled.

• Approved short-term vacation rental at 81 Rocky Spring Lane (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor storage of licensed vehicles at 52 Lodge Lane (unanimous)
• Approved kennel at 982 Newport Road; tabled dog training and field trial events to Jan 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 30’ X 60’ swimming pool at 277 Lake Drive (unanimous)
• Approved enclosed patio and limit of 200 events per year at 3494 Lee Highway (unanimous)
• Approved office space and meeting rooms at 13 Swartzel Shop Road (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of time for motor vehicle repair operation on Tinkling Spring Road (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for Special Use Permits across various districts. The body decided on permits for short-term rentals, outdoor storage, a kennel, a swimming pool, an event space, and office space.

• Approved short term vacation rental at 81 Rocky Spring Lane
• Approved outdoor storage of licensed vehicles and trailers at 52 Lodge Lane
• Approved kennel at 982 Newport Road; tabled field trial events to January
• Approved 30’ X 60’ swimming pool at 277 Lake Drive campground
• Approved enclosure of patio for weddings and seasonal events at 3494 Lee Highway

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments. The body will also consider a final draft of a legislative package.

• Public hearing on Section 25-74 regarding short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals
• Public hearing on Section 25-123 regarding domestic chickens in Rural Residential Districts
• Review of the final draft of the legislative package

The Board of Supervisors approved a complete legislative package and the original language for the Certificate of Public Need program. An ordinance amendment regarding short-term rentals was postponed, and a proposed change to domestic chicken rules will be re-advertised after modifications. The Board also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved complete legislative package (7-0)
• Approved original language for Certificate of Public Need program (5-2)
• Denied language change to COPN section (2-5)
• Postponed short-term rental ordinance amendment until Dec 14, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved re-advertising modified domestic chicken ordinance changes (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 27, May 11, and Sept 28, 2022 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a staff briefing to review reports on economic development, roads, and fire-rescue. Members will discuss a legislative package, the Board's strategic plan, and a reassessment update. The meeting includes discussions on two zoning ordinance amendments.

• Proposed zoning amendment for short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals in General Agriculture Districts
• Proposed zoning amendment for domestic chickens in Rural Residential Districts
• Review of the final draft legislative package
• Review of the October strategic plan worksession draft
• Reassessment presentation by Wampler Eanes

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing to review monthly reports and prepare the agenda for the following day's regular meeting. They authorized the inclusion of zoning amendments and legislative updates on the November 22 agenda. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss economic development, real property, and legal matters.

• Authorized placing zoning amendments for short-term rentals and domestic chickens on Nov 22 agenda
• Authorized holding legislative package updates for Nov 22 meeting
• Authorized holding Boards & Commissions/Committees discussion for Nov 22 meeting
• Accepted October 2022 Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information
• Accepted reassessment project update as information
• Accepted Strategic Plan draft and committee status as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will review a proposal to use DMV funds for dog and cat sterilization. The board will also receive an update on COPN legislation from Augusta Health and review fire-rescue fund grant recommendations.

• Allocation of $2,205.00 from DMV for dog and cat sterilization programs
• Fire-rescue fund grant review
• Update from Augusta Health on COPN legislation

The Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of DMV funds for animal sterilization and a specific fire-rescue grant. The Board also approved the consent agenda and tabled further discussion on Certificate of Public Need legislation until November 21, 2022.

• Approved allocation of $2,205.00 from DMV for dog and cat sterilization programs (7-0)
• Approved $1,402.05 Fire-Rescue Fund Grant for Swoope Volunteer Fire Company (7-0)
• Denied $25,000.00 Fire-Rescue Fund Grant for Wilson Volunteer Fire Company (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 14 and September 26 minutes and claims paid since October 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Tabled further discussion on Certificate of Public Need (COPN) legislation to November 21, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits across various districts. Most requests for home businesses, rentals, and animal facilities were approved with conditions, while one warehouse request was denied.

• Approved year-round weddings/events at 3912 Stuarts Draft Highway
• Approved short term vacation rentals at 325 Coffman Road and 4292 Morris Mill Road
• Approved dog kennels/daycare at 544 Stribling Springs Road, 766 Frog Pond Road, and 49 Adams Lane
• Denied mini-warehouse facility on the east side of Forest Chapel Lane
• Approved daycare at 100 Foursquare Lane

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for a mini-warehouse facility due to incompatibility with the Comprehensive Plan. The Board approved several other special use permits for dog kennels, short-term rentals, a daycare, and small businesses. The minutes from the October 6, 2022, meeting were approved unanimously.

• Denied mini-warehouse facility for Hope Drive, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved daycare center for International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental for Ronald A. Boehme (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental for Linda R. Herman Family Trust (unanimous)
• Approved doggie daycare and boarding for Mark Barton and Veronica Zolotoochin (unanimous)
• Approved breeding kennel for Darlene Delores Brown or Sheri L. Sheetz (unanimous)
• Approved personal dog kennel for Stephen A. and Wanda F. Robertson (unanimous)
• Approved tree service business for Kenneth or Donna Campbell (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. They will also consider a resolution supporting a railroad track funds application for Hershey Chocolate of Virginia.

• Rezoning 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business
• Rezoning 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road from Attached Residential to General Agriculture and Single-Family Residential
• Resolution to support Hershey Chocolate of Virginia's Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds Application

The Board of Supervisors approved two rezoning requests and a resolution supporting a $450,000 state grant application for Hershey Chocolate of Virginia. Additionally, the Board voted to advertise a new domestic chicken ordinance for public hearing.

• Approved rezoning 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road from attached residential to general ag and single-family residential (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Hershey Chocolate of Virginia's $450,000 Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds application (7-0)
• Approved Domestic Chicken ordinance to be advertised for public hearing (5-2)
• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Re-appointed Patricia Katz to the Building Board of Appeals (7-0)
• Appointed Dave Brooks to the Building Board of Appeals (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review rezoning requests for properties in Waynesboro and the North River District. Members will also discuss a resolution for railroad track funds and a domestic chicken ordinance.

• Resolution to support Hershey Chocolate of Virginia's Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds Application
• Rezoning request for 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business
• Rezoning request for 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road to General Agriculture and Single-Family Residential
• Domestic Chicken Ordinance
• Quarterly Financial Report

The Board of Supervisors reviewed several monthly reports and scheduled specific items for future action. Two rezoning requests and a resolution for railroad track funds were authorized for the October 26 agenda. Other items, including a legislative package and a chicken ordinance, were held for November meetings.

• Authorized placing Hershey Chocolate of Virginia’s Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds Application on Oct 26 agenda
• Authorized placing rezoning request for 2590 Jefferson Highway on Oct 26 agenda
• Authorized placing rezoning request for Maury Mill Road on Oct 26 agenda
• Authorized holding Domestic Chicken Ordinance for Nov 22 meeting
• Authorized holding legislative package for Nov 22 meeting
• Authorized holding Boards & Commissions/Committees for Nov 22 meeting
• Authorized holding Jennings Branch Easement Alternative for a later meeting
• Accepted monthly reports for Economic Development, VDOT, Fire and Rescue, and Finance as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, projects, or contracts are listed for this meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three proposed ordinances. They will also consider a funding contribution for a community center boiler and the 2023 holiday schedule.

• Public hearings on mini-warehouses, short-term rentals, and domestic chickens ordinances
• Proposed $15,000.00 contribution from Riverheads Infrastructure for Spottswood Ruritan Club boiler replacement
• Review of 2023 holiday schedule
• Review of claims paid since September 1, 2022

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property rezoning requests. These include a request for residential lot creation on Maury Mill Road and a request for a business use on Jefferson Highway.

• Rezoning request for 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road from Attached Residential to General Agriculture and Single-Family Residential for six single family dwellings
• Rezoning request for 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business for an Airbnb

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits involving retail sales, short-term rentals, and commercial storage. The board approved several requests with conditions but denied two proposals for public accommodation facilities in Waynesboro.

• Approved special use permit for outdoor furnace sales at 5713 Lee Jackson Highway
• Approved short-term rental permit at 92 Hibernia Circle
• Denied two permits for short-term rental and campground facilities at 6 and 81 Livery Lane
• Approved permit for motor vehicle repair and sales at 70 Middle Lane Road
• Approved five-year extension for a children's camp on Purple Cow Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and several ordinance amendments regarding campground definitions. The body will also consider a funding request for an ambulance unit and the School Board year-end fund balance.

• Rezoning 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Rezoning 0.49 acres on White Hill Road from General Agriculture to General Business
• Rezoning 12.874 acres on Goose Creek Road from General Business to Attached Residential
• Ambulance unit funding request of $322,834.00 plus a 10% contingency of $32,283.40
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 25-74 regarding campground and primitive campsite definitions

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss budget policy, including the School Board year-end fund balance request, and a legislative package draft. Several rezoning requests and code amendments regarding campgrounds and camping units are scheduled for consideration.

• Rezoning 54.171 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial on Mount Torrey Road
• Rezoning 0.49 acres from General Agriculture to General Business on White Hill road
• Rezoning 12.874 acres from General Business to Attached Residential on Goose Creek Road
• Code amendments defining campground, camping unit, and primitive campsite
• Amendment to allow Primitive Campgrounds in General Agriculture districts via Special Use Permit

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a funding request from the Town of Craigsville and updates regarding the Verona pedestrian project. Staff will also provide an update on health insurance for the SAW Consortium Trust.

• Town of Craigsville infrastructure funding request ($600.00)
• Update to Blanket Project Funding Resolution for VDOT transportation projects
• Route 612 Sidewalk Projects contract and AMT inspection services
• SAW Consortium Trust health insurance update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and three zoning ordinance amendments. These include proposals for industrial, commercial, and residential developments, as well as new definitions and rules for campgrounds.

• Rezoning 109.25 acres on Lee Jackson Highway for a 1,000,000 square foot distribution center
• Rezoning 0.49 acres on White Hill Road for a 10,640 square foot commercial building
• Rezoning 12.874 acres on Goose Creek Road to increase townhomes to approximately 150
• Proposed ordinance to allow Primitive Campgrounds in General Agriculture districts via Special Use Permit
• Ordinance amendments to update zoning violations and penalties to comply with Virginia State Code

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed requests for special use permits regarding short-term rentals, event venues, and commercial storage. The body also granted time extensions for solar and retail projects.

• Approved short-term vacation rental at 142 Heston Farm Lane
• Approved weddings, special events, and overnight accommodations at 125 Berry Farm Road
• Approved outdoor storage for tree service business at 36 Mizer Lane
• Approved contractor's office and storage yard at 115 Al Gore Lane
• Approved 1-year extension for 1 MW solar array on Route 626

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests in the South River and Middle River Districts. Members will also consider funding for infrastructure and revolving loans for volunteer fire departments.

• Rezoning of 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Rezoning of 12.286 acres on Crimora Mine Road to Manufactured Home Park
• Revolving loan requests of $500,000.00 each for Mount Solon and Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Departments
• Infrastructure funding of $8,500.00 for Stuarts Draft Park Master Plan
• Infrastructure funding of $360.00 for Augusta Regional Dental Clinic

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review two rezoning requests and funding for local projects. Staff will provide reports on economic development, roads, fire and rescue, and quarterly finances.

• Rezoning request for 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Rezoning request for 12.286 acres on Crimora Mine Road from General Agriculture to Manufactured Home Park
• Infrastructure funding request of $8,500.00 for Stuarts Draft Park Master Plan
• Infrastructure funding request of $360.00 for Augusta Regional Dental Clinic dental chair replacement
• Resolution to extend interim financing for a Shenandoah Valley Airport hangar development

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review reports and address old and new business.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a contribution agreement with the Economic Development Authority and the conveyance of 15 acres of Mill Place land to the EDA for CAVA Foods. Additionally, the Board will consider a resolution regarding personal property tax relief rates for qualifying vehicles.

• Contribution agreement between County of Augusta and the Economic Development Authority
• Conveyance of 15 acres of Mill Place land to the EDA for CAVA Foods
• Resolution establishing the rate of tax relief for qualifying vehicles

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests to allow for a manufactured home park expansion and general industrial use. The commission will also receive an update on a short-term rental ordinance amendment.

• Rezoning request for 12.286 acres on Crimora Mine Road from General Agriculture to Manufactured Home Park for 50 single-wide homes
• Rezoning request for 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road (Route 624) from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Update on ordinance amendment concerning short term rentals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits and one zoning appeal. The board granted approvals with conditions for various businesses and residential uses, while upholding a zoning administrator's decision regarding a short-term rental.

• Approved special use permit for a restaurant at 2542 East Side Highway
• Approved special use permit for a short term vacation rental at 368 Varner Road
• Approved special use permit for an extended stay campground at 219 Anderson School Road
• Upheld zoning administrator's decision regarding a short term rental at 187 Todd Road
• Approved one-year time extensions for a slaughter/butcher shop at 36 Lebanon Church Road and a 199’ wireless tower on Howardsville Turnpike

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the sale of Beverley Manor Elementary and Verona Elementary School. Other items include infrastructure funding for local fire companies and a request to increase the Treasurer's tax refund authority.

• Sale of Beverley Manor Elementary and Verona Elementary School
• $7,855.01 for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company
• $1,818.75 each for Stuarts Draft and Wilson Volunteer Fire Departments
• Increase Treasurer's tax refund authority from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00
• School Board bridge loan request for middle school construction projects

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff briefing to discuss the sale of two elementary schools and a bridge loan for middle school construction. Members will also review a request to increase the Treasurer's tax refund authority. The meeting includes reports on economic development, VDOT roads, and fire and rescue.

• Proposed increase of Treasurer's tax refund authority from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00
• Public hearings on the sale of Beverley Manor Elementary and Verona Elementary School
• Infrastructure funding for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company ($7,855.01)
• Infrastructure funding for Stuarts Draft and Wilson Volunteer Fire Departments ($1,818.75 each)
• School Board bridge loan request for middle school construction projects

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to conduct regular business including the adoption of minutes and reports from the Treasurer and Director. The agenda includes sections for matters presented by the Commission and staff, as well as old and new business.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the VDOT 6-year plan and two rezoning requests. The body is also considering resolutions for Smart Scale transportation projects and infrastructure funding.

• Rezoning of 3.8 acres east of Troxell Lane from Single Family Residential 15 to General Agriculture
• Rezoning of 0.26 acres at 33 Depot Road from General Business to General Agriculture
• Smart Scale Round 5 projects including I-64 and US 250 Exit 99 and Route 256/I-81 interchange
• Stormwater project funding for Kensington Drive in the amount of $4,105.00
• Right-of-way clearing funding in the amount of $3,975.00

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review resolutions of support for several Smart Scale transportation projects. Members will also discuss a contract award for reassessment and two specific rezoning requests. The meeting includes staff reports on economic development and fire and rescue.

• Smart Scale Round 5 projects including I-64 and US 250 Exit 99 and Route 256/I-81 Interchange
• Intent to award reassessment contract to Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group
• Rezoning request for 0.26 acres at 33 Depot Road in Weyers Cave to General Agriculture
• Rezoning request for 3.8 acres east of Troxell Lane in Staunton to General Agriculture
• Proposed Sign Ordinance amendments

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to review the Treasurer's Report and Director's Report. The agenda includes a report on Parks & Recreation Capital Improvements.

• Parks & Recreation Capital Improvements Report

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and one zoning ordinance amendment. The body will also consider a resolution for E. Thomas Jennings.

• Rezoning request for 0.26 acres at 33 Depot Road, Weyers Cave, from General Business to General Agriculture
• Rezoning request for 3.8 acres east of Troxell Lane, Staunton, from Single Family Residential 15 to General Agriculture
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Section 25-74 regarding short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals in General Agriculture Districts
• Resolution for E. Thomas Jennings

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a resolution regarding a courthouse referendum. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Valley Community Services Board and the review of claims paid since May 1, 2022.

• Courthouse referendum resolution
• Valley Community Services Board presentation by Kimberly McClanahan
• Claims paid since May 1, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits for businesses and property improvements. Most requests were approved with conditions, while one request regarding the Stokesville Campground was tabled.

• Special Use Permit for weddings and events at 3912 Stuarts Draft Highway (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for meat sales at 5289 Spring Hill Road (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for outdoor food trailer storage at 222 Pond Gap Lane (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for landscaping business at 1359 Long Meadow Road (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for mini-warehouse units at 19 Scenic Highway (Approved w/conditions)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a rezoning request in Weyers Cave and an ordinance amendment regarding domestic chickens. Members will also discuss ARPA funding for Government Center projects and options for the property reassessment process.

• Rezoning request for 1.68 acres off Keezletown Road (Route 750) for Comsonics Properties LLC
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 25 regarding domestic chickens in Single Family Residential districts
• ARPA funding for Government Center renovations and storm sewer
• Reassessment process options, including a potential delay to January 1, 2025
• Tax refund request from Paul Farmer for $5,831.45

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss ARPA funding for Government Center renovations and storm sewers. The agenda includes a discussion on the property reassessment process and a $5,831.45 tax refund request from Paul Farmer.

• Rezoning request for 1.68 acres off Keezletown Road (Route 750) owned by Comsonics Properties LLC
• Tax refund request from Mr. Paul Farmer in the amount of $5,831.45
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 25 regarding domestic chickens in Single Family Residential Districts
• Discussion of ARPA funding for Government Center renovations and storm sewer
• Discussion of property reassessment process and potential delay to January 1, 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will conduct a regular meeting including reports from the Treasurer and Director. A report on Parks & Recreational Amenities Projects is scheduled for the June meeting.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Parks & Recreational Amenities Projects report (scheduled for June)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The body will also consider a contract amendment for architecture and engineering services regarding the courthouse.

• Proposed budget for FY2022-2023
• Contract amendment for courthouse architecture/engineering services
• Apraxia Awareness Day Proclamation

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request in Weyers Cave and an amendment to zoning rules for domestic chickens. The body will also review minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting.

• Rezoning request for 1.68 acres owned by Comsonics Properties LLC off Keezletown Road (Route 750) to General Industrial with a Public Use Overlay
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Section 25-133 regarding domestic chickens in Single Family Residential (SF) Districts

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed and voted on several requests for special use permits and one variance. These requests involve home-based businesses, structural alterations, and commercial storage across various districts.

• Special Use Permit for contractors office and vehicle storage at 1676 East Side Highway
• Special Use Permit for dog grooming business at 71 Hermitage Road
• Special Use Permit for motor vehicle repair on Parkersburg Turnpike (Route 254)
• Special Use Permit for short term vacation rental at 607 Gibbs Road
• Variance to extend a non-conforming structure at 1105 Laurel Hill Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss potential FY23 budget revisions and a fiscal agent agreement for a regional broadband grant. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning and land use amendments. Members will also review a funding request for the Stump Elementary playground.

• Proposed zoning change for 3.7 acres on Fossil Drive from Limited Business to Attached Residential for 26 townhouse lots
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment for 33.5 acres at Woodrow Wilson Parking and Middlebrook Road to Urban Open Space
• Discussion of VATI 2022 fiscal agent agreement for regional broadband grant
• Discussion of FY23 budget revisions
• Proposed ordinance amendments regarding domestic chickens in Single Family Residential Districts

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will meet to review reports and conduct general business.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to receive input on the 2021-2022 revised budget, the 2022-2023 proposed budget, and 2022 tax rates. The board will also consider a land withdrawal from an agricultural district and a waterline easement.

• Proposed 2022 real estate tax rate of $0.63
• Proposed 2022 personal property tax rates of $2.60 (auto/motorcycle) and $2.00 (business/machinery)
• Ordinance amendment to remove 93 acres from Crimora-Madrid Agricultural and Forestal District
• Augusta County Service Authority waterline easement
• Contribution agreement for Tourism Grant Program

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will discuss the Capital Improvements Plan and Budget. The body will hold public hearings regarding two requests to amend land use maps and zoning ordinances.

• Request to change 33.5 acres at Woodrow Wilson Parkway and Middlebrook Road from Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space
• Request to change 3.7 acres on Fossil Drive from Limited Business to Attached Residential for 26 townhouse lots
• Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan and Budget

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed requests for special use permits and variances across multiple districts. The body decided on applications for vacation rentals, business operations, and construction projects.

• Approved short term vacation rental at 1266 Hermitage Road
• Denied short term campground on south side of Route 720 (Morris Mill Road)
• Approved concrete batching plant at 176 Triangle Drive
• Approved variance for airport hangar height at Valley Church Road and Moss Lane
• Approved one year extension for 3.88 MW solar energy facility near Long Meadow Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a series of meetings to review the county's financial plan. Discussions include revenues, expenditures, school board updates, and tax rates.

• Five-year financial plan overview
• School Board/agencies budget update
• Capital budget discussion
• Tax rates and fees review
• Budget advertisement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of general obligation school bonds. The body will also consider a pay and classification study and provide direction on a building expansion for the Churchville Volunteer Fire Dept.

• Proposed bond issuance up to $68,900,000.00 for Buffalo Gap Middle School and Riverheads Middle School
• Approval of pay and classification study
• Churchville Volunteer Fire Dept. building expansion direction
• Hearthstone Dam presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding bond issuance for the Middle School project. Members will also discuss the approval of a pay and classification study. Other items include reports on economic development, VDOT roads, and fire and rescue.

• Public hearing on Middle School Project Bond Issuance
• Discussion on approval of pay and classification study
• VDOT Exit 235 Study presentation
• Smart Scale application update
• Recycling annual report presentation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss financial reports and budget updates. Staff will present information regarding recreation grants and budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Recreation Grants and Subsidies for 2021
• Updated Balance Sheets for Recreation Infrastructure & Matching Grant Accounts
• FY22 Budget Revisions
• New FY23 Requested Budget

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider an amendment to remove open space real estate from the land use assessment program. Other items include a fencing project at Natural Chimneys and lease agreements for the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center.

• Amendment to Augusta County Code Section 22-15 regarding land use taxation
• $23,333.00 funding request for Natural Chimneys fence project
• Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center Member Lease Agreement and Resolution
• Infrastructure funding request for an open top container for Augusta Springs

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits including vacation rentals, business offices, and commercial operations. The board approved two permits with conditions, denied two, and tabled one for a future date.

• Approved permit for a short term vacation rental at 1617 Laurel Hill Road
• Approved permit for administrative office addition at 256 and 348 Lake Road
• Denied permit for an RC flying field at 2073 Howardsville Turnpike
• Denied permit for a sawmill operation on the north side of Churchville Avenue
• Approved one-year extension for a fitness center/gymnasium at 200 Hammond Lane

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider renaming the Oak Grove voting precinct to Rolla. They will also consider funding a streetlight request using $220.69 from Pastures Infrastructure.

• Proposed name change for Oak Grove voting precinct to Rolla
• Streetlight funding request of $220.69 from Pastures Infrastructure 8014-113
• Withdrawal of Stone Valley Planned Unit Development zoning amendment

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review annual reports from the library, building inspections, zoning appeals, and the planning commission. Discussion includes a public safety pay study, updates on middle school construction, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

• Public Safety Pay Study results discussion
• Middle School project update
• ARPA funding update
• Stone Valley Planned Unit Development rezoning request withdrawn by applicant
• Discussion of precinct name change from Oak Grove to Rolla

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will elect its officers for 2022 and review financial reports. Staff will provide updates on the Dooms Crossing Public Access site development and balance sheets for specific grant accounts.

• Election of officers for 2022
• Balance sheets for Recreation Infrastructure & Matching Grant Accounts
• Update on Dooms Crossing Public Access site development

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment for redistricting voting precincts and polling places. The body will also consider arts grants and a street addition for a local subdivision.

• Public hearing on redistricting voting precincts and polling places
• Arts grants totaling $3,166.67 each for Staunton/Augusta Art Center, ShenanArts, and Stonewall Brigade Band
• Street addition for Valley Manor Subdivision
• Resolution regarding I-81/I-64

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to change the zoning of approximately 3.02 acres in Stuarts Draft from Limited Business to Multi-Family Residential. The proposal by Sunrise Investors, Inc. involves the construction of 48 apartment units on the north side of Fossil Drive.

• Rezoning request for Stone Valley PUD (Area C) from Limited Business to Multi-Family Residential
• Proposed development of 48 apartment units on 3.02 acres in Stuarts Draft
• Resolution for Mr. Greg Campbell

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff briefing to discuss financial reports, ARPA funding, and a strategic plan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property owned by Red Mill Enterprises, LLC.

• Rezoning request for 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road (Route 624) from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding allocations
• Voting precinct redistricting
• Exit 235 survey results
• Quarterly financial report

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to elect officers for the new year and review financial reports. Staff will provide updates on the Dooms Crossing Public Access site development and district account balance sheets.

• Election of officers for 2022
• Balance sheets for Recreation Infrastructure & Matching Grant Accounts
• Update on Dooms Crossing Public Access site development

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding revisions to the Alcoholic Beverages License ordinance. Members will also consider an increase to the Revenue Recovery rate and elect representatives to various 2022 committees and commissions.

• Public hearing on updating Alcoholic Beverages License ordinance (Section 12-81)
• Consideration of Revenue Recovery rate increase
• Election of representatives to Local Emergency Planning Commission
• Election of representatives to Agricultural and Forestal District Committee
• Appointment of members to 22 different committees by the Chairman

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for land owned by Red Mill Enterprises, LLC. The commission will also address the 2022 meeting schedule and review the 2021 Annual Report.

• Public hearing for rezoning 54.171 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial on Mount Torrey Road (Route 624)
• Meeting Schedule and Inclement Weather Resolution for 2022
• Planning Commission 2021 Annual Report

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals decided on several special use permits for commercial operations. The board also elected its officers and approved the Zoning Administrator's annual report.

• Approved special use permit for motor vehicle repair on Tinkling Spring Road (Route 608)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor commercial vehicle and equipment storage at 753 Lee Highway
• Approved special use permit for a short term vacation rental at 621 West Augusta Road
• Tabled request for a manure storage facility at 408 Hankey Mountain Highway to February 3, 2022
• Approved 12-month extension for a small solar energy site on Wayne Avenue

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to establish its leadership and operational procedures for 2022. The session focuses on electing officers and approving the annual meeting calendar.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Approval of the 2022 Board Meeting Schedule
• Appointment of a tiebreaker per Section 15.2-1421
• Adoption of the Rules of Order

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to establish its leadership and operational procedures for 2022. The session focuses on internal governance and scheduling.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Approval of the 2022 Board Meeting Schedule
• Adoption of tiebreaker procedure
• Adoption of the Rules of Order