Augusta County public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission meeting will cover routine business such as call to order, public comments, adoption of minutes, and the treasurer’s and director’s reports. Staff will present a report on the 2024 Aquatics Program for Stuarts Draft Park and Natural Chimneys Park. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the agenda.
- Report on 2024 Aquatics Program (Stuarts Draft Park & Natural Chimneys Park)
- Adoption of Minutes
- Treasurer’s Report
- Director’s Report
- Public Comments
Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will review a grant application for the Mill Place Commerce Park under the VA Business Ready Sites Program. They will also hear an audit presentation, a broadband service update, a subdivision variance request, and proposed improvements to the Fishersville Library property. Additional items include a consent agenda for recent claims and routine public, staff, and board reports.
- Consider the Mill Place Commerce Park – VA Business Ready Sites Program Grant Application
- Presentation by PB Mares, Inc. on the audit
- Presentation by All Points Broadband on broadband updates
- Consider variance to §21-7 of the Subdivision Ordinance
- Consider proposed improvements to the Fishersville Library property
Planning Commission
The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four ordinance amendments that reclassify gasoline retail outlets and change topsoil and decommissioning requirements for solar energy system sites. The commission will also adopt the 2025 meeting schedule and inclement weather resolution and elect officers for 2025. Staff will report on the Comprehensive Plan draft review and upcoming Board of Zoning Appeals special use permit requests.
- Amend Section 25-4 to reclassify gasoline retail outlets as facilities with four or fewer diesel fueling positions
- Amend Section 25-70.4 to prohibit removal of topsoil from small solar energy system sites
- Amend Section 25-70.8 to prohibit removal of topsoil from large solar energy system sites
- Amend Section 25-70.10 to remove the word “large” from the solar energy system decommissioning language
- Adopt the 2025 Meeting Schedule and Inclement Weather Resolution
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on several special‑use permit applications. Items include a mini‑warehouse request on the south side of Kerry Lane, expansions of non‑conforming structures at 514 Mt. Torrey Road and 1518 Jefferson Highway, and other accessory building and short‑term rental requests. The board will also consider a four‑month extension request for a contractor office at 839 East Side Highway. Additional agenda items cover routine staff briefing, approval of prior minutes, and standard reports.
- Special Use Permit for a mini‑warehouse on south side of Kerry Lane, east of Lee Jackson Highway (Riverheads District)
- Special Use Permit to expand a non‑conforming building at 514 Mt. Torrey Road, Lyndhurst (South River District) exceeding 900 sq ft limit
- Special Use Permit to expand a non‑conforming structure at 1518 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville (Wayne District)
- Special Use Permit to construct an accessory building in the front yard at 45 Red Oak Drive, Waynesboro (Wayne District)
- Four‑month extension of time request for a Special Use Permit for a contractor office with outdoor vehicle storage at 839 East Side Highway, Waynesboro (Middle River District)
Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss a tax refund request of $81,482.31 for the Gateway Residential Partners LP affordable‑housing apartment. Other agenda items include reports from VDOT and Fire‑Rescue, a quarterly financial report, proposed improvements to the Fishersville Library, and a $12,000 conceptual plan for a new recreational facility. The board will also review the final draft of its Legislative Package before entering a closed session.
- Tax refund request of $81,482.31 for Gateway Residential Partners LP affordable housing
- Recreational Facility conceptual planning with $12,000 total funding ($6,000 each from Beverley Manor and South River Infrastructure)
- Fishersville Library property improvement discussion
- Fire‑Rescue Fund Grant Committee recommendations
- Quarterly Financial Report discussion
Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will review funding for employee pay adjustments and conceptual planning for a recreational facility. The board will also consider a tax refund request and a final legislative package.
- Pay and Classification Study compression considerations in the amount of $153,800.79
- Augusta County Recreational Facility conceptual planning in the amount of $12,000.00
- Fire-Rescue Fund Grant Committee recommendations
- Tax refund request from the Commissioner of Revenue
- Final draft of the Legislative Package
Parks & Recreation Commission
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.
Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider funding for an ambulance and conceptual planning for a recreational facility. The board will also review the addition of Westgate Subdivision to the Secondary Road System.
- Funding request for ambulance purchase: $429,394.00
- Augusta County Recreational Facility conceptual planning: $12,000.00
- Acceptance of Westgate Subdivision into the Secondary Road System
- Approval of three streetlights at North Windsong Court in Windward Pointe subdivision
Planning Commission
The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four zoning amendments. One amendment reclassifies travel plazas as facilities with more than four diesel fueling positions. Three amendments address solar energy systems: prohibiting topsoil removal at small and large sites and clarifying that decommissioning applies to all solar systems. The meeting also includes new business such as the 2025 meeting schedule and election of officers.
- Amendment reclassifies travel plazas as a facility with more than four diesel fueling positions
- Amendment prohibits removal of topsoil from small solar energy system sites
- Amendment prohibits removal of topsoil from large solar energy system sites
- Amendment clarifies decommissioning applies to all solar energy systems in the county
- New business: election of officers for 2025
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for nine Special Use Permit requests. These requests cover a range of business and personal uses, including commercial storage, event venues, and dog kennels. The board will also continue a previous request for an event facility in the Middle River District.
- Special Use Permit for lumber processing and log storage at 3156 Hankey Mountain Highway
- Special Use Permit for weddings, special events, and food trucks at 217 Stuarts Draft Highway
- Special Use Permit for commercial fire engine storage at 674 Burketown Road
- Special Use Permit for a landscape business and equipment storage at 32 Diggs Lane
- Special Use Permit for outdoor RV storage south of Stuarts Draft Highway
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review a rezoning request from the Mount Sidney Ruritan Club to add a Public Use Overlay for a community center and recreational facilities, with the Planning Commission recommending approval. It will also consider awarding a furniture contract to Envision Collaborative Interiors for the county courthouse. Additional items include a sewer waiver for Jerico Road, tax refunds for Hershey and McKee, and routine consent agenda matters such as recent claims and a National Quiet Zone resolution.
- Rezoning request: Public Use Overlay for Mount Sidney Ruritan Club parcel (community center and recreation)
- Contract award: furniture consulting for Augusta County Courthouse to Envision Collaborative Interiors
- Waiver request: Jerico Road sewer waiver
- Tax refund consideration for Hershey and McKee
- Consent agenda: claims paid since Sep 1 2024 and National Quiet Zone resolution
Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss a request to add a Public Use Overlay for a community center and recreational facilities. The board will also consider a courthouse furniture contract and a sewer waiver for Jerico Road.
- Public hearing on Mount Sidney Ruritan Club request for community center and recreational facilities
- Proposed contract award to Envision Collaborative Interiors for courthouse furniture consulting
- Sewer waiver request for Jerico Road
- Tax refund discussion for Hershey and McKee
- Resolution regarding a National Quiet Zone
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to receive reports from the Director and Treasurer. Staff will provide updates on the Recreation Matching Grant Program and the status of previously recommended applications.
- Update on status of previously recommended Recreation Matching Grant Applications
- Report on Recreation Matching Grant Program
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the draft of the 2025 Legislative package. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes and a specific refund request.
- Discussion of 2025 Legislative package draft
- Refund request from the Commissioner of Revenue for $10,676.45
Planning Commission
The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a substantial accord determination. The body will also review minutes from the September 10, 2024, meeting.
- Rezoning request for 3.88 acres (TMP 027A (2) 70) owned by Mount Sidney Ruritan Club from SF-15 to SF-15 with a Public Use Overlay (PUO)
- Request for a substantial accord determination pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2232
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear seven requests for Special Use Permits at its October 3 meeting. The items include permits for accessory buildings, event facilities, commercial storage, and a small-scale solar energy facility.
- Hear 7 requests for Special Use Permits
- Solar facility request at 121 Mule Academy Road
- Event facility request at 212 Chapel Hill Lane
- Outdoor storage request at 425 Freemason Run Road
- Accessory building request at 31 Chestnut Road
General
The Board of Supervisors will review the county's year-end financial report and the School Board's fund balance request. Members will also consider two rezoning requests recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Additionally, the board will discuss funding for a playground in Mt. Sidney.
- Rezoning of .268 acres (Blakely Properties, LLC) from General Business to General Agriculture
- Rezoning of 61.678 acres (Jason A. & Destiny D. Bartley) from Single Family Residential 15 to General Agriculture
- Funding for Mt. Sidney Ruritan playground
- School Board year-end fund balance request
- Fire-Rescue Strategic Plan - Hub Model
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider two rezoning requests and discuss infrastructure funding for a playground. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for minutes and claims.
- Rezone .268 acres from General Business to General Agriculture (Blakely Properties, LLC)
- Rezone 61.678 acres from Single Family Residential 15 to General Agriculture (Bartley)
- Consider funding for Mt. Sidney Ruritan playground
- Consider School Board year-end fund balance request
- Consider claims paid since August 1, 2024
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission will hear public comments, adopt the previous meeting's minutes, and receive the Treasurer's and Director's reports. Staff will provide an update on the status of previously recommended recreation matching grant applications. The commission will also address any old and new business items before adjourning.
- Public comments
- Adoption of minutes
- Treasurer’s report
- Director’s report
- Update on recreation matching grant applications
Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss three public projects: selecting a site for a Veterans Memorial, leasing the Grottoes Tower site for a regional radio project, and funding signage for the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. The meeting will also approve minutes from the June 26 and July 22 sessions.
- Consider location for Veterans Memorial
- Consider lease for the Grottoes Tower site (Regional Radio Project)
- Consider funding for signage for the Blue Ridge Heritage Project
- Approve minutes from Regular Meeting (June 26, 2024) and Staff Briefing (July 22, 2024)
Planning Commission
The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two rezoning requests. One request involves reclassifying .268 acres in Weyers Cave to allow renovation of a structure into a residence. The other involves reclassifying 1.678 acres in Verona to allow a manufactured home and small hobby farm.
- Public hearing for rezoning .268 acres at 190 Houff Road to General Agriculture
- Public hearing for rezoning 1.678 acres off Augusta Street to General Agriculture
- Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider four Special Use Permit requests. These requests involve a vacation rental, livestock events, firearm sales, and a telecommunications tower.
- Special Use Permit for short term vacation rental at 73 Rockledge Road
- Special Use Permit for horse shows, rodeos, and food trucks at 435 Lofton Road
- Special Use Permit to manufacture and sell firearms and ammunition at 175 Elliot Street
- Special Use Permit for a 195’ telecommunications tower at 304 Smoky Row Road
Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider an amendment to Article II, Chapter 2 of the County Code. They will review a funding request from Wilson Volunteer Fire Department for rain suits totaling $2,001.89, to be funded from the South River Infrastructure source. The consent agenda includes a resolution establishing the tax‑relief rate for qualifying vehicles under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act. The meeting also includes standard public participation items and adjournment.
- Consider amendment to County Code Article II, Chapter 2
- Review $2,001.89 infrastructure funding request for rain suits for Wilson Volunteer Fire Department (funded by South River Infrastructure)
- Consent agenda resolution establishing rate of tax relief for qualifying vehicles under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act
- Public hearings and standard agenda items
- Adjournment
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution to set the tax relief rate for qualifying vehicles under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act. Members will also consider a funding request for the Wilson Volunteer Fire Department and amendments to the County Code regarding fire-rescue.
- Resolution establishing the rate of tax relief for qualifying vehicles
- Infrastructure funding request of $2,001.89 for Wilson Volunteer Fire Department rain suits
- Public hearing for amendments to Article II of Chapter 2 of the County Code
- Report by VDOT
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to hear public comments, adopt the previous meeting's minutes, and receive the Treasurer's and Director's reports. Staff will present a recreation matching grant application submitted by the Weyers Cave Recreation Association, Inc. The commission will discuss and potentially act on that grant application.
- Presentation by Weyers Cave Recreation Association, Inc. on recreation matching grant application
- Treasurer’s Report
- Director’s Report
- Public comments
- Adoption of minutes
Board of Supervisors
The Board will receive an update on the SAW-MPO Long Range Transportation Plan. It will consider removing garbage at 239 Long Meadow Road under Ordinance 15-21. A funding request of $11,000 from Stuarts Draft High School for athletic field improvements will be reviewed. The consent agenda will approve recent meeting minutes and claims paid since July 1, 2024.
- Update on SAW-MPO Long Range Transportation Plan
- Consider removal of garbage at 239 Long Meadow Road per Ordinance 15-21
- Consider $11,000 funding request from Stuarts Draft High School for athletic field improvements (South River Infrastructure)
- Approve minutes from meetings on May 22, June 12, and June 24, 2024
- Review claims paid since July 1, 2024
Planning Commission
The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a substantial accord determination under Virginia State Code §15.2‑2232. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting, public presentations, and standard business items.
- Public hearing on request for substantial accord determination (Va. Code §15.2‑2232)
- Approval of minutes from the Regular and Called Meeting on July 9, 2024
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider five requests for Special Use Permits. These include a welding/machine shop, an oversized accessory building, a landscape supply office, a quarry operation, and a mini-warehouse facility.
- Public hearing for welding/machine shop at 1826 Ridge Road
- Public hearing for oversized accessory building at 2996 Lyndhurst Road
- Public hearing for landscape supply office on Wilson Investments property
- Public hearing for quarry operation on Cold Springs Road
- Public hearing for mini-warehouse facility on Stuarts Draft Highway
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss a Recreation Matching Grant application. The agenda includes a presentation and a new business item regarding the application from Mt. Sidney Ruritan Charities.
- Recreation Matching Grant application by Mt. Sidney Ruritan Charities