Augusta County public meetings in 2025

Parks & Recreation Commission

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

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will review an audit update and a consent agenda for claims paid since November 1, 2025. It will consider a proposal from Moseley to develop construction bid documents for a new entrance sign at the Government Center, funded with $15,943 from the courthouse project budget. The Board will also consider a proposal to move the Lady Justice statue to the new courthouse in Verona, including design, pedestal placement, and related services. Additional items include public and staff presentations and a closed session.

• Consider Moseley proposal to develop bid documents for Government Center entrance sign ($15,943, funded from courthouse project budget)
• Consider Moseley proposal to develop bid documents to move Lady Justice statue to new courthouse in Verona, including design and pedestal
• Audit update from staff
• Consent agenda to approve claims paid since November 1, 2025
• Countywide projects update and November 2025 FOIA data presentation

The Board approved $70,000 to purchase playground equipment for Riverheads Elementary, allocating $30,000 from Riverheads P&R, $20,000 from Pastures P&R, $10,000 from Beverley Manor P&R, and $10,000 from South River P&R. It also approved $20,000 for the Stuarts Draft High School agricultural project and gave employees a full day off on Christmas Eve. All motions carried unanimously, with one abstention on the holiday schedule.

• Postponed entrance sign project to Jan 26, 2026 (motion carried, Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Seaton, Shull, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved $70,000 Riverheads Elementary playground funding (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Seaton, Shull, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved $20,000 Stuarts Draft High School ag project funding (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Seaton, Shull, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved full day off for employees on Christmas Eve (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Carter; Nays: none; Abstain: Seaton)
• Approved consent agenda (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Seaton, Shull, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved $31,553 each from North River and Beverley Manor infrastructure accounts for statue project (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull; Nays: Carter, Seaton)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for six Special Use Permit requests. These requests involve residential care, outdoor storage, and short-term rentals. The board will also consider two time extension requests for existing permit applications.

• Special Use Permit for residential care facility at 8 Rainbow Lane
• Special Use Permit for outdoor storage of vehicles and boats at 98 Dunsmore Road
• Special Use Permit for pre-fab building storage and display at 7 Hutchwood Lane
• Special Use Permit for short term vacation rental at 3771 Middlebrook Village Road
• Special Use Permit for contractor office at 349 Railroad Station Lane and 2036 Jefferson Highway

The Board approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It then approved six special‑use permit requests—including a residential care facility, outdoor storage sites, a short‑term rental, and a Dominion Energy contractor office—each with specific conditions. All motions passed unanimously with no dissenting votes.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved residential care facility permit at 8 Rainbow Lane, Waynesboro (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved outdoor vehicle storage permit at 98 Dunsmore Road, Verona (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved pre‑fab building storage permit at 7 Hutchwood Lane, Waynesboro (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved short‑term vacation rental permit at 3771 Middlebrook Village Road, Middlebrook (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved landscaping equipment storage permit on Vinegar Hill Road, Pastures District (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved Dominion Energy contractor office permit at 349 Railroad Station Lane & 2036 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider several items, including a lease agreement for the Mill Place Commerce Park, a rezoning request for 9.41 acres off Shutterlee Mill Road, and an easement request for Route 358 Wilson Complex. They will also review a memorandum of understanding for the Staunton‑Augusta‑Waynesboro Animal Shelter, a school year‑end fund balance request, and a feasibility study for a new Churchville fire station. Additional reports from VDOT and staff will be presented before the meeting moves to closed session.

• Discuss awarding a $4,680.00 lease agreement to Maple Springs Farm for Mill Place Commerce Park
• Discuss rezoning approx. 9.41 acres from General Agriculture to Rural Residential off Shutterlee Mill Road in Staunton
• Discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for the Staunton‑Augusta‑Waynesboro Animal Shelter
• Discuss Route 358 Wilson Complex easement request (VDOT report)
• Discuss Churchville Fire Station Feasibility Study

The Board accepted the VDOT status report and the Fire‑Rescue monthly report as information. It authorized placing a Route 358 easement request, a Mill Place Commerce Park lease, an animal‑shelter MOU, a school fund‑balance request, and a 9.41‑acre rezoning request on the regular meeting agenda. The Board directed staff to bring back information on the Churchville Fire Station at the January staff briefing. A closed‑session was convened on personnel, real‑property, and economic‑development matters, with motions carried unanimously.

• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Fire & Rescue monthly report as information
• Authorized placing Route 358 Wilson Complex easement request on agenda
• Authorized placing Mill Place Commerce Park lease ($4,680) on agenda
• Authorized placing Staunton‑Augusta‑Waynesboro Animal Shelter MOU on agenda
• Authorized placing school year‑end fund balance request on agenda
• Authorized placing 9.41‑acre rezoning request on agenda
• Directed staff to present Churchville Fire Station info at January briefing

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for about 9.41 acres off Shutterlee Mill Road in the Pastures District, changing it from General Agriculture to Rural Residential. It will also consider an easement request for the Route 358 Wilson Complex, a lease agreement for Mill Place Commerce Park worth $4,680, and a memorandum of understanding for the Staunton‑Augusta‑Waynesboro Animal Shelter. Additional items include the school year‑end fund balance and reimbursement of legal fees for law‑enforcement officers.

• Rezoning of ~9.41 acres off Shutterlee Mill Road from General Agriculture to Rural Residential
• Route 358 Wilson Complex easement request
• Mill Place Commerce Park lease to Maple Springs Farm for $4,680
• MOU for Staunton‑Augusta‑Waynesboro Animal Shelter
• Reimbursement of legal fees for law‑enforcement officers

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request converting 9.41 acres from General Agriculture to Rural Residential. It also approved an easement for the Wilson Complex, a lease agreement for Mill Place Commerce Park, and an MOU for the Staunton‑Augusta‑Waynesboro Animal Shelter. The Board allocated $824,749 in school funds and reimbursed legal fees for two sheriff’s deputies. Additional infrastructure funding for benches and speed‑signs was also approved.

• Approved rezoning of 9.41 acres to Rural Residential (6-0)
• Approved Wilson Complex easement request (6-0)
• Approved $4,680 lease to Maple Springs Farm for Mill Place Commerce Park (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Animal Shelter Memorandum of Understanding (6-0)
• Approved $550,000 to School Debt Service Capital Fund and $274,749 to School Capital Improvement Fund (6-0)
• Approved reimbursement of $25,000 and $29,128.67 legal fees for sheriff’s deputies (4-0, 2 abstain)
• Approved $18,000 for three benches on Rt. 636 (6-0)
• Approved $16,000 for speed signs at Fort Defiance High School (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to adopt minutes, receive a treasurer's report, and review the 2025 Aquatics Program at Stuarts Draft Park & Natural Chimneys Park.

• Adoption of minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Report on 2025 Aquatics Program
• Public comments

The Parks & Recreation Commission voted to adopt the September minutes with all five members voting yes. The commission then moved to adjourn, which also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will meet on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes a public hearing on a request to rezone about 9.41 acres from General Agriculture to Rural Residential off Shutterlee Mill Road in Staunton. Commissioners will also review and recommend adoption of the 2025‑2045 Augusta County Comprehensive Plan draft. New business items are a 2026 meeting‑schedule and inclement‑weather resolution and the election of 2026 officers.

• Rezoning request: General Agriculture to Rural Residential, ~9.41 acres off Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton
• Public hearing on adoption of the 2025‑2045 Augusta County Comprehensive Plan draft
• Resolution for 2026 meeting schedule and inclement weather
• Election of Planning Commission officers for 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a request to fund a PL Custom ambulance costing $445,367. It will also review fire‑rescue grant recommendations, a Pro Suite purchase through the TIPS contract, a $434,470 contract for pickleball courts at Stuarts Draft Park, and reimbursement of legal fees for law‑enforcement officers. Additional items include the final 2026 Legislative Package, a consent agenda for claims, and public and staff reports before moving to a closed session.

• Funding request to purchase a PL Custom ambulance – $445,367
• Contract award to G&H Contracting for pickleball courts at Stuarts Draft Park – $434,470 (includes 15% contingency)
• Consideration of funding to purchase Central/Square Pro Suite through the TIPS contract
• Review of Fire‑Rescue Fund Grant Committee recommendations
• Reimbursement of legal fees and expenses for law‑enforcement officers

The Board approved funding for a new ambulance, fire‑rescue grants, a CAD system upgrade, and pickleball courts at Stuarts Draft Park. It postponed a request to reimburse legal fees for two sheriff deputies until the next meeting. The 2026 Legislative Package and the consent agenda were also adopted.

• Approved $445,367 funding for a PL Custom ambulance (6-1 vote)
• Approved $33,413.36 Fire‑Rescue Fund grant recommendations (7-0 vote)
• Approved $465,931.41 purchase of CentralSquare Pro Suite CAD upgrade (6-1 vote)
• Approved $434,470 contract for pickleball courts at Stuarts Draft Park (7-0 vote)
• Postponed reimbursement request for two sheriff deputies’ legal fees to Nov 24 meeting (4-3 vote)
• Accepted 2026 Legislative Package with added language (7-0 vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering claims paid since Sept 1 2025 (7-0 vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings for seven special use permit requests ranging from agricultural use to a travel plaza. The board will also consider five requests for time extensions on previously approved permits.

• Special Use Permit for a travel plaza at Lee Jackson Highway (Route 11) and Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340)
• Special Use Permit for a nursery school at 91 Valley Church Road
• Special Use Permit for an auto body repair shop and impoundment yard at 8 Jollett Drive
• Special Use Permit for a contractor office and storage at 13 Swartzel Shop Road
• Time extension requests for projects including a mini-warehouse on Kerry Lane and a motor vehicle repair operation on Tinkling Spring Road

The Board adopted the October 2, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved six special‑use permit requests—farm animals, auto body shop, contractor office, driveway access, nursery school, and an auto‑body impound yard—each with specific conditions. All motions passed with Yeas from George Coyner II, Mark Glover, Thomas Bailey, Monica Rutledge, and Thomas Thacker; no Nays were recorded.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved farm and limited agriculture permit for Losey property on Spitler Circle with animal unit limits (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved auto body repair shop and impound yard permit for 8 Jollett Drive with fence and operation conditions (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved contractor office with outdoor storage permit for 13 Swartzel Shop Road with fence and equipment limits (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved driveway access permit for 1973 Indian Ridge Road with existing entrance use (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved nursery school permit for Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with health and enrollment conditions (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Allowed Miguel Ipina to withdraw his special‑use permit request for a contractor office addition (no vote recorded)
• No decision recorded for the RaceTrac Petroleum travel plaza request (meeting text ends before a vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting the county's Comprehensive Plan. It will also consider awarding the Legislative Services contract to Eldon James & Associates and two tax refund requests totaling $87,748.17. A presentation on Shenandoah National Park will be given, and the meeting will close with a closed‑session segment.

• Adopt Augusta County Comprehensive Plan
• Award Legislative Services contract to Eldon James & Associates
• Tax refund request from Bridge Christian Church – $68,451.33
• Tax refund request from Lawrence Equipment – $19,296.84
• Shenandoah National Park update presentation by Tracy Stakely

The Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2045 Comprehensive Plan and its associated Planning Policy Area and Future Land Use changes. No votes, approvals, denials, or adoptions were recorded during the meeting. The session consisted of presentations and public comments.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hear reports from VDOT and Fire‑Rescue, discuss awarding the Legislative Services contract to Eldon James & Associates, review the draft Legislative Package, and consider two tax‑refund requests totaling $90,780.58. It will also receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan, law‑enforcement legal fees, and countywide projects before moving to a closed session.

• Award Legislative Services contract to Eldon James & Associates
• Tax refund request from Bridge Christian Church – $71,483.74
• Tax refund request from Lawrence Equipment – $19,296.84
• Discuss draft Legislative Package
• Discuss Comprehensive Plan

The Board voted to place the Legislative Services contract, tax refund requests, and the Comprehensive Plan on the October 22 agenda. It decided not to change the language that would permit an EMS tax, keeping the option for future consideration. The Board also chose not to develop a policy on County seal usage and directed staff to begin the process for moving the Lady Justice statue. Closed‑session motions on economic‑development and real‑property matters were approved unanimously.

• Authorized placing Legislative Services contract on Oct 22 agenda (no vote recorded)
• Authorized placing tax refund requests on Oct 22 agenda (no vote recorded)
• Authorized placing Comprehensive Plan on Oct 22 agenda (no vote recorded)
• Passed on changing language to allow an EMS tax (no vote recorded)
• Decided not to pursue a County seal usage policy (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to move forward with process to relocate Lady Justice statue (no vote recorded)
• Closed‑session motion on economic‑development and real‑property matters carried (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Shull, Bragg, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Slaven)
• Motion to exit closed session carried (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Shull, Bragg, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Slaven)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission will hear public comments, adopt minutes, receive the treasurer's and director's reports, and consider old and new business. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda.

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the August 2025 minutes. The commission decided to place a formal discussion of the Share the Air program on a future meeting agenda. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added formal discussion of Share the Air program to upcoming agenda
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and recommend adoption of the revised Augusta County 2025‑2045 Comprehensive Plan. Staff will provide updates on the September 17 worksession for the Future Land Use map and Planning Policy Area changes. Several Board of Zoning Appeals special‑use permit applications will be presented for staff comment.

• Public hearing on the revised Augusta County 2025‑2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Rezoning request for Crosco Company, 270 Keezletown Road, Mount Sidney – General Industrial to General Agriculture with proffers
• Board of Zoning Appeals special‑use permit application for Richard T. or Sherrie L. Arehart at 25 Rankin Lane, Stuarts Draft (General Agriculture)
• September 17, 2025 worksession on Planning Policy Area and Future Land Use map updates
• Staff report on additional BZA applications (e.g., 11 Old Goose Creek Road, Fishersville; 2564 Mt. Torrey Road, Lyndhurst)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider two facility contracts and review meeting minutes. The session includes updates on countywide projects and September FOIA data.

• Contract for Augusta County Government Center north chiller replacement with Young's Mechanical Solutions, LLC for $694,950.00
• ADA compliant restroom additions at Natural Chimneys Park/Campground for $90,000.00
• Review of claims paid since September 1, 2025
• Countywide Projects Update
• September FOIA Data

The Board approved a $694,950 contract with Young’s Mechanical Solutions to replace the Government Center north chiller and a $90,000 addition of ADA‑compliant restrooms at Natural Chimneys Park. It also approved submitting a $500,000 Domestic Violence Grant application and two tax refunds totaling $37,332.81. The Board decided not to install speed cameras on I‑81 and moved the November 25 meeting to Monday, November 24.

• Approved $694,950 contract to Young’s Mechanical Solutions for Government Center chiller (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $90,000 restroom additions at Natural Chimneys Park (5 yeas, 2 nays)
• Approved submission of $500,000 Domestic Violence Grant application (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $20,854.66 tax refund to Tracy Argabright (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $16,478.15 tax refund to Michael Clatterbuck (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Decided not to install speed cameras on I‑81 work zone (consensus)
• Rescheduled November 25 board meeting to Monday, November 24 (consensus)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on requests for building size exceptions, food sales, vacation rentals, and an RV repair shop. The board will also consider four time extension requests for existing permit applications.

• Special Use Permit for building exceeding 900 square feet at 25 Rankin Lane
• Special Use Permit for food trailer storage and onsite sales at 11 Old Goose Creek Road
• Special Use Permit for short term vacation rental at 2564 Mt. Torrey Road
• Special Use Permit for RV repair shop and retail sales at 17 Romaine Lane
• Time extension requests for projects including a 3 megawatt solar facility at 147 Wayne Avenue

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved special-use permits for a carport at 25 Rankin Lane, a food trailer at 11 Old Goose Creek Road, a short‑term vacation rental at 2564 Mt. Torrey Road, and an RV repair shop at 17 Romaine Lane, each with specific conditions. It also granted one‑year extensions of time for two existing permits and an 18‑month extension for a third permit. All motions passed with unanimous yeas and no nays.

• Approved Arehart carport special use permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Bahena food trailer special use permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Cerminara short‑term vacation rental special use permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Early RV repair shop special use permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of time for Bradley Martin outdoor storage permit (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of time for Benjamin Ramsey RV storage permit (unanimous)
• Approved 18‑month extension of time for Zachary Dean permit amendments (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Crosco Company and consider a $6,899 funding request for speed signs on Wayne Avenue. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission's annual report.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Crosco Company property on Keezletown Road
• Consider match for Mill Place Commerce Park grant application
• Consider $6,899 for speed signs on Wayne Avenue
• Consider infrastructure adds/deletes in quarterly financial report
• Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission annual report

The Board unanimously approved the rezoning of 1.476 acres of the Crosco Company parcel from General Industrial to General Agriculture. It also approved infrastructure adds and deletes, a $55,000 county match for a water‑sewer study at Mill Place Commerce Park, $6,899 for two radar speed signs on Wayne Avenue, and the start of the Greenville Small Area Plan process. All motions passed with yeas from Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Seaton, Shull, and Carter and no nays.

• Approved rezoning of 1.476 acres of Crosco parcel to General Agriculture (unanimous)
• Approved infrastructure adds and deletes, including $19 stone replacement delete and $16.90 addition (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 county match for Mill Place Commerce Park study (unanimous)
• Approved $6,899 funding for two radar speed signs on Wayne Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved starting the Greenville Small Area Plan process (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hear updates from VDOT, Fire‑Rescue, and All Points Broadband. A major agenda item is the proposed $114,708.85 addition of ADA‑compliant restroom facilities at Natural Chimneys Park/Campground. The Board will also consider a rezoning request for a 1.476‑acre portion of a 102.84‑acre parcel owned by Crosco Company off Keezletown Road, with the Planning Commission recommending approval.

• Natural Chimneys Park/Campground restroom additions: $114,708.85 including 10% contingency
• Rezoning request: change 1.476 acres from General Industrial to General Agriculture on Crosco Company parcel off Keezletown Road
• Presentation of Augusta County Complex entrance sign renderings
• Quarterly Financial Report discussion, including infrastructure adds/deletes and school year‑end fund balance
• Mill Place Commerce Park grant application presentation by Augusta Water

The Board directed staff to hold the Natural Chimneys Park restroom addition project for a later meeting and to consider re‑bidding it. It also authorized placing the Mill Place Commerce Park grant application, infrastructure adds/deletes, and a rezoning request on the September 24 agenda. Several reports—including VDOT, Fire‑Rescue, All Points Broadband, and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership—were accepted as information. The Board entered closed session to discuss real‑property and economic‑development matters, and the motion carried.

• Directed staff to hold Natural Chimneys Park restroom additions for later meeting and consider re‑bidding (postponed)
• Authorized placing Mill Place Commerce Park VA Business Ready Sites Program Grant Application on Sep 24 agenda (approved)
• Authorized placing infrastructure adds/deletes from quarterly financial report on Sep 24 agenda (approved)
• Authorized placing Planning Commission rezoning request on Sep 24 agenda (approved)
• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Fire‑Rescue year‑end report as information
• Accepted All Points Broadband update as information
• Entered closed session to discuss real‑property and economic‑development matters (motion carried)

General

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission are meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. The session focuses on proposed changes to the Planning Policy Area and Future Land Use Map, as well as Draft III of the plan text.

• Proposed changes to Planning Policy Area and Future Land Use Map
• Discussion of Draft III Comprehensive Plan text
• Establishment of September 29, 2025, deadline for final draft comments
• Discussion of advertisements and Public Hearing process

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission will hear a public presentation from the group ‘Share the Air.’ The commission will also adopt the previous meeting's minutes, receive a Treasurer’s Report and a Director’s Report, and discuss old and new business items. No specific decisions or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Presentation from ‘Share the Air’ (public comments)
• Adoption of minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Discussion of old and new business

The commission approved the July meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors award a $36,464 grant to the Weyers Cave Recreation Association, matching 40%‑60% of the project cost. The meeting was adjourned after all items were addressed.

• Approved July minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $36,464 grant to Weyers Cave Recreation Association (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on three resolutions supporting applications to the Virginia Department of Transportation's Revenue Sharing Program for improvements on Route 940 (Dick Huff Lane), Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) at Triangle Drive, and a sidewalk extension on Quicks Mill Road. They will also consider a $36,464 funding request from the Weyers Cave Recreation Association to install two pickleball courts at Weyers Cave Park. A consent agenda will approve minutes from recent meetings and claims paid since August 1, 2025. Additional public, staff, and board items will be presented.

• Resolution for VDOT Revenue Sharing to improve Rt 940 (Dick Huff Lane) from US 11 to 0.16 mi east of US 11
• Resolution for VDOT Revenue Sharing to improve the intersection of Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) and Triangle Drive
• Resolution for VDOT Transportation Alternatives Program to extend a sidewalk on Quicks Mill Rd (Rt 612) from US 11 west to Charlottes Ct
• Funding request of $36,464 for two pickleball courts at Weyers Cave Park (Middle River Parks & Recreation Infrastructure)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from June 25, July 21, July 23, August 13 meetings and claims paid since Aug 1, 2025

The Board unanimously approved three VDOT revenue‑sharing resolutions for Route 940 improvements, Route 256 intersection work, and a sidewalk extension on Quicks Mill Road. It also approved a $36,464 grant for pickleball courts at Weyers Cave Park and $5,300 for roof repairs at the Churchville Diamond Club. The consent agenda and a motion to let Ms. Carter join via Microsoft Teams were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved VDOT Revenue Sharing resolution for Route 940 (Dick Huff Lane) improvements (unanimous)
• Approved VDOT Revenue Sharing resolution for Route 256 (Weyers Cave Road) intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Approved VDOT Transportation Alternatives Program resolution for Quicks Mill Road sidewalk extension (unanimous)
• Approved $36,464 grant for two pickleball courts at Weyers Cave Park (unanimous)
• Approved $5,300 funding for Churchville Diamond Club roof repair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including correction to June 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to allow Ms. Carter to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone approximately 1.476 acres of a 102.84-acre parcel. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from General Industrial with proffers to General Agriculture with proffers.

• Public hearing for rezoning of 1.476 acres (TMP 027 113G) owned by Crosco Company off Keezletown Road in Mount Sidney

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on several land-use requests. These include permits for commercial vehicle storage, auction sales, a vacation rental, and a telecommunications tower, as well as a variance for a wastewater facility expansion.

• Special Use Permit for commercial vehicle storage on Chestnut Ridge Road
• Special Use Permit for online auction sales at 1919 Indian Ridge Road
• Special Use Permit for short term vacation rental at 99 Naked Creek Hollow Road
• Special Use Permit for a 199’ monopole tower at Wagon Shop Road and Pilson Road
• Variance for wastewater facility equalization basin at 1468 East Side Highway

The Board approved a special‑use permit for a 50’ x 50’ metal storage building, a permit for eight annual online farm‑equipment auctions, a short‑term vacation‑rental permit, a 195’ telecommunications tower permit, and a variance for an equalization basin. All motions passed with yeas from George Coyner, II, Thomas Bailey, and Thomas Thacker and no nays. No public opposition was recorded for any request.

• Approved special‑use permit for Fredrick and Emily Helm’s 50’ x 50’ metal storage building (Yeas: George Coyner, II, Thomas Bailey, Thomas Thacker; Nays: None)
• Approved special‑use permit for Matthew Howell’s eight annual online farm‑equipment auctions (Yeas: George Coyner, II, Thomas Bailey, Thomas Thacker; Nays: None)
• Approved special‑use permit for Adam and Nicolette Powell’s short‑term vacation rental at 99 Naked Creek Hollow Road (Yeas: George Coyner, II, Thomas Bailey, Thomas Thacker; Nays: None)
• Approved special‑use permit for Verizon Wireless to construct a 195’ monopole telecommunications tower (Yeas: George Coyner, II, Thomas Bailey, Thomas Thacker; Nays: None)
• Approved variance for Augusta County Service & Authority to build an equalization basin at 1468 East Side Highway (Yeas: George Coyner, II, Thomas Bailey, Thomas Thacker; Nays: None)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property off Locust Grove Lane. Members will also consider a funding request for the Verona Volunteer Fire Department and a real estate brokerage contract.

• Rezoning request by Sunrise Investors, Inc. for 88.302 acres off Locust Grove Lane to Single Family and Attached Residential
• Funding request of $1,878.45 for Verona Volunteer Fire Department to buy two MSA multi-gas detectors
• Contract award for real estate brokerage services to Cottonwood Commercial
• Garbage removal consideration for Celebrity Lane in Fishersville
• 2024 Revolving Loan Request recommendations

The Board approved Sunrise Investors' rezoning request for 88.3 acres in Stuarts Draft by a 6‑1 vote. It also unanimously adopted the Kids Day America proclamation, authorized a $500,000 revolving loan for Middlebrook Volunteer Fire Company, and approved $1,878.45 for Verona Volunteer Fire Department gas detectors. Additionally, the Board awarded a real‑estate brokerage contract to Cottonwood Commercial and authorized garbage removal at 22 Celebrity Lane, Fishersville.

• Approved Sunrise Investors rezoning (6 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved Kids Day America proclamation (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $500,000 revolving loan for Middlebrook Volunteer Fire Co. (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $1,878.45 infrastructure funding for Verona Volunteer Fire Dept. (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved contract with Cottonwood Commercial for real‑estate brokerage services (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved garbage removal at 22 Celebrity Lane, Fishersville (7 yeas, 0 nays)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hear reports from VDOT and the Fire‑Rescue department, including a 2024 revolving loan and infrastructure funding request for the Verona Volunteer Fire Department. Staff will discuss awarding a real‑estate brokerage contract to Cottonwood Commercial. The primary agenda item is a request to rezone about 88.3 acres off Locust Grove Lane in Stuarts Draft from General Agriculture to Single Family and Attached Residential, with the Planning Commission recommending approval. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session segment.

• VDOT report
• Fire‑Rescue 2024 revolving loan and Verona Volunteer Fire Department infrastructure funding request
• Consider awarding real‑estate brokerage contract to Cottonwood Commercial
• Discuss rezoning of ~88.3 acres off Locust Grove Lane for residential use
• Closed session

The Board accepted the VDOT status report and the Fire‑Rescue year‑end report as informational items. It authorized several items—including a fire department loan request, a fire‑department funding request, a real‑estate contract award, and a rezoning request—to be placed on the August 27 agenda. The Board then moved into closed session to discuss a prospective business development project, and later certified that discussion, with all votes unanimous.

• Accepted VDOT July 21, 2025 status report as information
• Accepted Fire‑Rescue year‑end report as information
• Authorized placing fire department revolving loan request on Aug 27 agenda
• Authorized placing Verona Volunteer Fire Dept infrastructure funding request on Aug 27 agenda
• Authorized placing contract award to Cottonwood Commercial on Aug 27 agenda
• Authorized placing Sunrise Investors rezoning request on Aug 27 agenda
• Closed‑session motion on prospective business development approved (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Certification of closed‑session discussion approved (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to conduct regular business, including reports from the treasurer and director. The commission will address old business regarding a recreation matching grant submitted by the Weyers Cave Recreation Association.

• Recreation Matching Grant submitted by Weyers Cave Recreation Association (WCRA)

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the June 2025 minutes with all six members voting yea and no nays. No public comments, staff reports, old business, or new business were presented. The commission then moved to adjourn, which also passed unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (Yeas: Curry, Bosserman, Landes, Bartley, Bridge, Gordon; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting (Yeas: Curry, Bosserman, Landes, Bartley, Bridge, Gordon; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider updating the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Emergency Operations Plan. Members will review an operational agreement for a regional opioid grant and resolutions regarding various pharmaceutical settlements. The Board will also consider a funding request for a recreational facility master plan.

• Update and adoption of the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Emergency Operations Plan
• Operational Agreement for regional opioid grant
• Resolutions for Sackler and other pharmaceutical settlements (Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus)
• Funding request for Master Planning for Augusta County Recreational Facility

The Board extended the County Emergency Operations Plan through Jan 31 2026. It approved the operational agreement for a regional opioid abatement grant administered by CAPSAW, covering about $206,000 for FY 26. The Board also approved resolutions to accept the Sackler settlement and the Alvogen‑Amneal‑Apotex‑Hikma‑Indivior‑Mylan‑Sun‑Zydus settlements. Additionally, the Board added $4,500 to fund master planning for a new recreational facility and agreed with the School Board to allow after‑school day‑care at Cassell and Stump Elementary schools.

• Extended Emergency Operations Plan to Jan 31 2026 (7‑0)
• Approved operational agreement for regional opioid grant (CAPSAW admin) (7‑0)
• Approved resolution for Sackler settlement (7‑0)
• Approved resolution for Alvogen‑Amneal‑Apotex‑Hikma‑Indivior‑Mylan‑Sun‑Zydus settlements (7‑0)
• Approved additional $4,500 funding for master planning of Augusta County Recreational Facility (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Agreed with School Board to allow day‑care at Cassell and Stump Elementary (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone approximately 88.302 acres off Locust Grove Lane. The applicant proposes converting General Agriculture land into Single Family and Attached Residential zoning for a subdivision with amenities.

• Public hearing for rezoning 88.302 acres (TMP 084 122C) off Locust Grove Lane from General Agriculture to Single Family and Attached Residential
• Proposed subdivision by Sunrise Investors Inc. including 63.15 acres of Single Family Residential and 25.152 acres of Attached Residential

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on seven special use permit and variance requests. The board will also consider time extensions for a welding shop and a solar facility.

• Special Use Permit for wedding and event venue at 1471 Union Church Road
• Special Use Permit for custom slaughterhouse on Madrid Road
• Special Use Permit for deer processing business at 1299 Hankey Mountain Highway
• Variance for side lot line setback for wastewater facility expansion at 1468 East Side Highway
• Two-year extension request for 3 megawatt solar facility at 147 Wayne Avenue

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved the July 3, 2025 minutes and four special‑use permit requests. Approvals were granted for a wedding/event venue at 1471 Union Church Road, an accessory storage building at 14 Folly Road, a personal‑use garage at 258 Hotchkiss Road, and a custom slaughterhouse on Madrid Road, each with specific operating conditions.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for wedding/event venue at 1471 Union Church Rd, limited to 30 events per year (unanimous)
• Approved accessory building (30' × 30') for personal storage at 14 Folly Rd (unanimous)
• Approved accessory garage (30' × 60') for personal use at 258 Hotchkiss Rd (unanimous)
• Approved custom slaughterhouse (48' × 44') on Madrid Rd with erosion, health, and staffing conditions (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposed amendment to proffers for approximately 8.90 acres owned by EJ's LLC in the South River District, with a recommendation from the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a bonus ordinance for county schools and the Department of Social Services, and two infrastructure funding requests totaling $5,612.54. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including minutes, claims, a street addition for Windward Pointe, and a tax‑relief resolution.

• Consider ordinance for bonuses for Augusta County Schools and Department of Social Services (public hearing).
• Amend and restate proffers on ~8.90 acres owned by EJ's LLC in South River District (Planning Commission recommends approval).
• Approve $3,582.54 from Middle River Infrastructure for New Hope Volunteer Fire Department gas meter replacement.
• Approve $2,030.00 from Riverheads Infrastructure for AED placement at Middlebrook Community Center.
• Approve street addition for Windward Pointe Section 5B & 5C (consent agenda).

The Board adopted an ordinance to provide bonus payments to Augusta County Schools and the Department of Social Services, with the ordinance taking effect immediately and ending May 31, 2026. The Board also approved a proffer amendment for EJ's, LLC, and funded two infrastructure projects for a fire department and a community center. Additionally, the consent agenda was approved and George Neighbors was appointed to the CAP‑SAW Board.

• Approved school and social services bonus ordinance (7-0)
• Approved EJ's, LLC proffer amendment reducing minimum dwelling size (6-1)
• Approved $3,582.54 gas‑meter replacement funding for New Hope Volunteer Fire Dept (7-0)
• Approved $2,030.00 AED placement funding for Middlebrook Community Center (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, claims, street addition, tax relief, and CAP‑SAW MOA (7-0)
• Appointed George Neighbors to CAP‑SAW Board, term until June 30, 2027 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will review several reports and proposals, including a VDOT street addition and a new entrance sign for the Government Center Complex. They will discuss a resolution on vehicle tax relief under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act and consider two infrastructure funding requests: $3,582.54 for gas meter replacements at New Hope Volunteer Fire Department and $2,030.00 for an AED at the Middlebrook Community Center. Additional items include a CAP‑SAW memorandum of understanding and a postponed proffer amendment for EJ's, LLC.

• VDOT report on street addition: Windward Pointe Section 5B and 5C
• CAP‑SAW proposed memorandum of understanding for 2026
• Design discussion for a new entrance sign at the Government Center Complex
• Resolution to set vehicle tax relief rates under the Personal Property Tax Relief Act
• Infrastructure funding requests: $3,582.54 for New Hope Volunteer Fire Dept gas meters; $2,030.00 for Middlebrook Ruritan Club AED placement

The Board accepted the VDOT status report and the Fire‑Rescue year‑end report as informational items. It authorized placing a street addition for Windward Pointe, a CAP‑SAW 2026 MOA, a Personal Property Tax Relief Act resolution, two infrastructure funding requests, a proffer amendment for EJ’s, LLC, and school and social‑services bonus ordinances on the July 23 regular meeting agenda. All closed‑session motions were approved unanimously.

• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Fire‑Rescue year‑end report as information
• Authorized placing Windward Pointe street addition on July 23 consent agenda
• Authorized placing CAP‑SAW 2026 MOA on July 23 consent agenda
• Authorized placing Personal Property Tax Relief Act resolution on July 23 consent agenda
• Authorized placing New Hope Volunteer Fire Dept. gas‑meter ($3,582.54) and Middlebrook Ruritan Club AED ($2,030.00) funding requests on July 23 agenda
• Authorized placing Proffer Amendment for EJ’s, LLC (~8.90 acres) on July 23 agenda
• Authorized placing school and social‑services bonus ordinance items on July 23 agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission will meet on July 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes public comments, the Treasurer’s Report, the Director’s Report, and discussions of old and new business. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinance items are listed in the agenda.

• Public comments
• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Old Business
• New Business

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes with all six members voting yeas. The commission discussed budget performance, the New Hope Community Center framing, and South End concept plans, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopt May 2025 minutes (yeas: Curry, Williams, Landes, Bartley, Bridge, Gordon)
• Adjourn meeting (yeas: Curry, Williams, Landes, Bartley, Bridge, Gordon)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several special use permit applications, including a 199‑foot telecommunications tower, a restroom facility building, new apartments, and storage yard expansions. The board will also hear extension‑of‑time requests for existing permits. The meeting includes approval of the June 5, 2025 minutes and a staff briefing.

• Special Use Permit for a 199‑foot telecommunications tower at 419 Trinity Point Road, Swoope (18‑month extension request)
• Special Use Permit for a 16’ × 28’ restroom building at 2711 Rockfish Road, Crimora
• Special Use Permit for four apartments in a pre‑1980 structure at 34 Truitt Lane, Fishersville
• Special Use Permit to expand contractor storage yard at 115 Al Gore Lane, Waynesboro
• Special Use Permit for outdoor storage of commercial vehicles at 753 Lee Highway, Verona (4‑month extension request)

The Board unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 minutes. It granted a special use permit for a 16’ × 28’ restroom building at 2711 Rockfish Road, Crimora, with required pre‑ and operating conditions. It also approved a special use permit for four apartments in a pre‑1980 structure at 34 Truitt Lane, Fishersville, and Dominion Energy’s expansion of its contractor storage yard using an additional 10.03 acres of paved area at 115 Al Gore Lane, Waynesboro, each with specific conditions. Additionally, the Board approved time‑extension requests for a telecom tower in Swoope, outdoor vehicle storage in Verona, and a small dwelling in Staunton, all by a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for 16’ × 28’ restroom building at 2711 Rockfish Rd, Crimora (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for four apartments at 34 Truitt Ln, Fishersville (4-0)
• Approved Dominion Energy expansion of storage yard using 10.03 acres at 115 Al Gore Ln, Waynesboro (4-0)
• Approved 18‑month extension for Network Towers telecom tower at 419 Trinity Point Rd, Swoope (4-0)
• Approved 4‑month extension for WCC Real Estate outdoor vehicle storage at 753 Lee Hwy, Verona (4-0)
• Approved 1‑year extension for dwelling permit at Frog Pond Rd & Wolfs Ledge Ln, Staunton (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will meet to consider several rezoning requests and an ordinance amendment regarding accessory buildings. The body will also discuss funding applications for road and sidewalk improvements.

• Rezoning request for 15.12 acres owned by Trustee John W. Root in North River District
• Proffer amendment for 8.90 acres owned by EJS LLC in South River District
• Ordinance amendment to Section 25-54.1 regarding construction material storage yards
• TAP application support for sidewalk extension west along Quicks Mill Road
• VDOT Revenue Sharing funding application for Route 256 at Triangle Drive

The Board approved the rezoning request submitted by Trustee John W. Root, changing the parcel to General Business and Single‑Family Residential zones. An ordinance amendment allowing a temporary construction‑material storage yard was also approved. The Board authorized the County Administrator to execute a Tourism Grant Contribution Agreement for up to $50,000. The proffer amendment for EJ’s, LLC was postponed to the July 23 meeting.

• Approved John W. Root rezoning request (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Deferred Sunrise Investors rezoning request
• Postponed EJ’s, LLC proffer amendment to July 23, 2025 (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment Chapter 25‑54.1 (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Authorized execution of Tourism Grant Contribution Agreement (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Considered Verona Pedestrian‑Quicks Mill Road funding support; no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review three rezoning and proffer requests and one zoning ordinance amendment. The meeting also includes discussions on a tourism grant agreement and state budget bonus allocations.

• Rezoning of 0.55 acres to General Business and 14.57 acres to Single Family Residential (Trustee of John W. Root, North River District)
• Rezoning of 88.302 acres to Single Family and Attached Residential (Sunrise Investors Inc., South River District)
• Amendment of proffers on 8.90 acres (EJS LLC, South River District)
• Ordinance amendment to Section 25-54.1 regarding construction material storage yards
• Discussion of Tourism Grant Contribution Agreement

The Board approved bonus allocations for Social Services and Schools while rejecting the Constitutional Officers bonus because of cost, and authorized advertising the public hearing. It also placed the Tourism Grant Contribution Agreement, several planning‑commission items, and the Verona Sidewalk Grant and Weyers Cave proposal on the June 25 agenda, and cancelled the July 9 regular meeting.

• Approved bonus allocations for Social Services and Schools (move forward)
• Denied Constitutional Officers bonus allocation (not move forward)
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on bonus allocations
• Authorized placing Tourism Grant Contribution Agreement on June 25 agenda
• Authorized placing planning‑commission rezoning and ordinance items on June 25 agenda
• Authorized placing Verona Sidewalk Grant application and Weyers Cave proposal on June 25 agenda
• Authorized cancelling the July 9 regular Board meeting
• Accepted VDOT status report as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on June 18, 2025 will include a staff proposal on budget performance and a new‑business discussion reviewing previously presented South End concepts. The agenda also contains routine items such as public comments, adoption of minutes, and reports from the treasurer and director. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Staff proposal – Budget Performance
• Review and discussion – previously presented ‘South End’ concepts

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the April 2025 minutes with a 4‑0 vote. Members agreed to add a discussion about retaining a percentage of any budget surplus to the June agenda. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Added budget‑surplus discussion to June agenda (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider a contract with Lineage Architects for $42,240 to conduct a feasibility study for the Churchville Volunteer Fire and Rescue station. They will also consider a resolution supporting Blue Ridge Rising. The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve claims paid since May 1 2025 and public and staff presentations on May FOIA data and a June 2025 countywide projects update. The session will end with a closed session before adjournment.

• Contract with Lineage Architects – $42,240 for Churchville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Feasibility Study
• Resolution in support of Blue Ridge Rising
• Consent agenda to approve claims paid since May 1 2025
• Public presentation of May FOIA data
• Countywide Projects Update for June 2025

The Board approved a contract for a $52,640 feasibility study for the Churchville Volunteer Fire and Rescue hub station. It also adopted a resolution endorsing funding and collaboration for Blue Ridge Rising repairs and planning along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Both actions passed unanimously with six yeas and no nays.

• Approved Zoom participation for Ms. Bragg (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Seaton, Bragg)
• Approved Churchville fire‑rescue feasibility study contract $52,640 (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Seaton)
• Approved Blue Ridge Rising resolution (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Seaton)
• Approved consent agenda for claims paid since May 1 2025 (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Seaton)
• Approved closed‑session motion on personnel and economic‑development matters (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Seaton)
• Certified closed‑session discussion compliance (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Seaton, Bragg)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will meet on June 10, 2025, to discuss several rezoning requests and an ordinance amendment. The public hearing for a rezoning request by Luke Hart has been deferred to a future date.

• Public hearing for rezoning request by Luke Hart deferred
• Request to rezone Single Family Residential-10 to General Agriculture
• Request to amend zoning ordinance to allow construction material storage yards
• Request to amend proffers for single-family dwelling minimum square footage
• Request to rezone General Agriculture to Single Family Residential

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider requests for special use permits and time extensions for various properties, including short-term rentals, a solar facility, and an agricultural hauling business.

• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 931 Rockfish Road
• Public hearing for food prep kitchen permit at 949 Old White Bridge Road
• Public hearing for mountain bike event permit at 464 Stokesville Road
• Extension request for 3MW solar facility on 206.97 acres
• Extension request for wedding venue and short-term rentals at 2971 Old Parkersburg Turnpike

The Board unanimously approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a special use permit for Deep Meadow Farm Stay to operate a short‑term rental in a two‑bedroom barn apartment, limited to four occupants. A second special use permit was approved for Cider House Farm to operate a food‑prep kitchen inside its tasting room, subject to several pre‑condition requirements. No vote or decision was recorded for the mountain‑bike highway use request.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved Deep Meadow Farm Stay short‑term rental permit with operating conditions (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved Cider House Farm food‑prep kitchen permit with pre‑conditions and operating conditions (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Mountain‑bike highway use request – no decision recorded

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the VDOT 6‑Year Plan and a FY 2025‑2026 secondary road construction budget, and will consider an amendment to Chapter 9 (Environment) to align with state erosion and stormwater law. A rezoning request for 4.03 acres off Bald Rock Road in Verona will be reviewed, along with a resolution for the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act and a veterans memorial update. The board will also consider authorizing ARPA funds for Government Center storm sewer improvements, a water‑line easement for a new animal shelter, and roof‑replacement funding for two polling‑place facilities.

• Public hearing on VDOT 6‑Year Plan and FY 2025‑2026 secondary road construction improvement budget
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 9 (Environment) to comply with the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act
• Rezoning request for 4.03 acres off Bald Rock Road, Verona, from Single Family Residential‑10 to General Agriculture
• Authorization to spend ARPA funds for storm sewer improvements at the Augusta County Government Center
• Roof‑replacement funding: $39,886 for Spottswood Polling Place and $25,000 for Sherando Polling Place

The Board unanimously approved the VDOT secondary‑road six‑year plan and its FY2025‑2026 budget. It also adopted an amendment to Chapter 9‑Environment to align with state law, and approved a rezoning request for Luke Hart’s property. Several infrastructure items were authorized, including a storm‑sewer contract, a water‑line easement for an animal shelter, and roof‑replacement funding for two polling‑place facilities.

• Approved VDOT 6‑Year Plan and FY2025‑2026 budget (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved ordinance amendment to Chapter 9‑Environment (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved rezoning of Luke Hart’s 4.03‑acre property to General Agriculture (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: Bragg)
• Approved FY26 resolution adding Highland County to the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act region (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved $358,800 storm‑sewer improvement contract for Government Center and authorized the County Administrator to sign (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved water‑line easement for the new animal shelter at Verona Elementary (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved $39,886 roof‑replacement funding for Spottswood polling place (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved up to $25,000 roof‑replacement funding for Sherando polling place (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss reports from VDOT and Fire‑Rescue, and consider a FY26 resolution for the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act. It will review funding for the Spottswood Polling Place roof replacement and authorize spending of ARPA funds for storm sewer improvements at the Government Center. The Board will also consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 9 of the county code and a rezoning request from Single Family Residential‑10 to General Agriculture off Bald Rock Road in Verona.

• Authorize spending of ARPA funds for Government Center storm sewer improvements
• Discuss Riverheads Infrastructure funding for Spottswood Polling Place roof replacement
• Consider FY26 resolution for the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA)
• Discuss ordinance to amend Chapter 9 (environment) to align with Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act
• Review rezoning request from Single Family Residential‑10 to General Agriculture off Bald Rock Road in Verona

The Board authorized placing the VDOT 6‑Year Plan public hearing, the FY26 Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act resolution, the Spottswood polling‑place roof replacement, the Government Center storm‑sewer improvements, a Chapter 9 environmental ordinance amendment, a rezoning request for Bald Rock Road, and a South River Infrastructure roof‑replacement request on the May 28 regular meeting agenda. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss exempted personnel, economic‑development, and security matters, with all members present voting yea and no nays. All motions to enter, exit, and certify the closed session passed unanimously.

• Authorized placing VDOT 6‑Year Plan public hearing on May 28 agenda
• Authorized placing FY26 Juvenile Crime Control Act resolution on May 28 agenda
• Authorized placing Spottswood polling‑place roof replacement request on May 28 agenda
• Authorized placing Government Center storm‑sewer improvements on May 28 agenda
• Authorized placing Chapter 9 environmental ordinance amendment on May 28 agenda
• Authorized placing Bald Rock Road rezoning request on May 28 agenda
• Authorized placing South River Infrastructure roof‑replacement request on May 28 agenda
• Closed‑session motions entered, exited, and certified passed (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Carter; Nays: none; Absent: Seaton)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hear a presentation of the ‘South End’ development concepts. Commissioners will also review a draft Comprehensive Plan document and provide feedback. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion and input.

• Presentation of ‘South End’ concepts
• Draft Comprehensive Plan document for commission review and feedback

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the March 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote of all six members present. After discussion of various topics, the commission then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded.

• Adopted March 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the proposed budget for FY2025-2026 and the revised budget for FY2024-2025. Members will also review real and personal property tax rates for 2025 and a potential increase in the cigarette excise tax. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the lease or sale of county courthouse properties in downtown Staunton.

• Public hearing on the lease or sale of courthouse properties in downtown Staunton
• Proposed 2025 real estate tax rate of $0.52
• Proposed cigarette excise tax increase from $.30 to $.40 per package
• Funding requests from Wayne District infrastructure account for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company and Augusta Regional Dental Clinic
• Consideration of the FY2025-2026 proposed budget

The Board allowed Supervisor Wells to participate via Zoom. No action was taken on the proposed disposition of the downtown Staunton courthouse property. The revised FY2024‑2025 budget of $422,370,068 was approved. The 2025 real and personal property tax rates and a cigarette tax increase to $0.40 per pack were also approved.

• Allowed Mr. Wells to join via Zoom – motion carried (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Disposition of County‑owned courthouse property – no action taken
• Approved revised FY2024‑2025 budget of $422,370,068 – motion carried (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved 2025 real and personal property tax rates – motion carried (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton, Carter; Nays: none)
• Approved cigarette excise tax increase to $0.40 per pack – motion carried (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Carter; Nays: Seaton)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning application by Luke Hart for approximately 4.03 acres off Bald Rock Road in Verona, North River Magisterial District. The request seeks to change the zoning from Single-Family Residential 10 to General Agriculture. The commission will also review minutes from the April 8 meeting, receive staff reports, and address any public matters.

• Rezoning request: Single-Family Residential 10 to General Agriculture, ~4.03 acres, Luke Hart, Bald Rock Road, Verona
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting
• Staff reports on the Comprehensive Plan update
• Matters to be presented by the public (none reported)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on several special use permit applications. Applicants include a summer day camp at 229 Palmer Mill Lane, a custom slaughterhouse at 159 Buttermilk Road, outdoor vehicle storage at 2406 Jefferson Highway, and a short‑term rental at 424 Balsley Road. The board will also consider one‑year extension requests for an asphalt business at 187 Oak Ridge Lane and a restaurant at 2542 East Side Highway. Routine agenda items include approval of the April 3 minutes and staff reports.

• Special Use Permit for a summer day camp (up to 25 students) at 229 Palmer Mill Lane, Staunton (Pastures District)
• Special Use Permit for a custom slaughterhouse at 159 Buttermilk Road, Mount Sidney (North River District)
• Special Use Permit for outdoor storage of commercial vehicles at 2406 Jefferson Highway, Waynesboro (Wayne District)
• Special Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 424 Balsley Road, Staunton (Beverley Manor District)
• One‑year extension of time for an asphalt business at 187 Oak Ridge Lane, Staunton (Riverheads District)

The Board approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved three special‑use permit requests—an educational day‑camp facility at 229 Palmer Mill Lane, a custom slaughterhouse at 159 Buttermilk Road, and outdoor storage for Eddie’s Excavating at the Lee Highway site—each with specific pre‑conditions and operating conditions. All motions passed with five yeas and no nays.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved Working House special‑use permit with conditions (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved Hostetter slaughterhouse special‑use permit with conditions (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)
• Approved Eddie’s Excavating outdoor storage permit with conditions (Yeas: Coyner, Glover, Bailey, Rutledge, Thacker; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hear public input on proposed 2025 tax rates and budgets, consider a cigarette tax increase, and review rezoning and service contracts.

• Rezoning request for 33.11 acres from General Agriculture to General Business
• Proposed cigarette tax increase from $0.30 to $0.40 per package
• Public input on 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Public input on 2024-2025 revised budget
• Consideration of the ECC Dispatch Contract

The Board considered a rezoning request for 33.11 acres owned by H2 Holdings, LLC. A motion to postpone the decision failed (Yeas: Shull; Nays: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Seaton; Absent: Carter). The Board then approved the rezoning from General Agriculture to General Business (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton; Nays: none; Absent: Carter). No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Postpone rezoning decision – motion failed (Yeas: Shull; Nays: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Seaton; Absent: Carter)
• Approve rezoning of 33.11 acres from General Agriculture to General Business – motion carried (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Bragg, Shull, Seaton; Nays: none; Absent: Carter)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will receive a VDOT report and a fire‑rescue update, including a grant discussion and the Churchville Hub station. They will review the revised FY2024‑2025 budget, the proposed 2025 tax rate, and the FY2025‑2026 budget. An ordinance to increase the cigarette excise tax from $0.30 to $0.40 per pack will be considered. A rezoning request for 33.11 acres from General Agriculture to General Business, recommended by the Planning Commission, will also be discussed.

• Cigarette tax increase ordinance: raise excise tax from $0.30 to $0.40 per pack of ≤25 cigarettes
• Rezoning request for ~33.11 acres (TMP 077 30D) owned by H2 Holdings LLC from General Agriculture to General Business
• Discussion of Revised Budget for FY2024‑2025
• Discussion of Proposed Tax Rate for 2025
• Discussion of Proposed Budget for FY2025‑2026

The Board accepted informational reports from VDOT, Fire‑Rescue, Glebe Cemetery, and the Comprehensive Plan. It authorized multiple items—budget proposals, a cigarette tax increase, a Medicaid support request, a rezoning application, and public‑hearing advertising—to be placed on the April 23 regular meeting agenda. The Board also voted unanimously to enter and later exit a closed session.

• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Fire‑Rescue monthly report as information
• Authorized placing FY2024‑2025 revised budget, 2025 tax rate proposal, and FY2025‑2026 budget on April 23 agenda for public hearing
• Authorized placing cigarette excise‑tax increase ordinance on April 23 agenda for public hearing
• Authorized placing Augusta Health Medicaid support request on April 23 agenda
• Authorized placing H2 Holdings rezoning request (33.11 acres) on April 23 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on ordinance amendments
• Voted to convene closed session (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none; Absent: Carter)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will adopt the previous meeting’s minutes, hear the treasurer’s and director’s reports, and consider staff presentations including the annual report and a summary of recreation infrastructure and 2024 matching‑grant funding. The commission will also address any old business items and consider new business items before adjourning.

• Adoption of minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Director’s report
• Presentation of Annual Report
• Summary Report of Recreation Infrastructure and Matching Grant funding for 2024

The commission approved Mrs. Bosserman's remote attendance request. The January 2025 minutes were adopted. The commission formally endorsed the revised FY25 budget and the FY26 budget requests and recommended adoption by the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance for Mrs. Bosserman (Yeas: Larry Curry, Sally Williams, Ernie Landes, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)
• Adopted January 2025 minutes (Yeas: Larry Curry, Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Ernie Landes, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)
• Endorsed FY25 budget revisions and FY26 budget requests, recommending adoption (Yeas: Larry Curry, Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Ernie Landes, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting (Yeas: Larry Curry, Sally Williams, Samantha Bosserman, Ernie Landes, Leon Bartley, Steve Bridge, Anne Gordon; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider minutes from two staff briefings (Feb. 24 and Mar. 24, 2025) and claims paid since March 1, 2025. Staff will present the March FOIA log and an update on countywide projects. The meeting also includes a public comment period, board presentations, and a closed‑session segment.

• Consider minutes from Staff Briefing, Monday, Feb 24, 2025
• Consider minutes from Staff Briefing, Monday, Mar 24, 2025
• Consider claims paid since Mar 1, 2025
• FOIA Log for March 2025
• Countywide Projects Update

The Board approved the appointment of Nicole Price as Interim County Attorney. It also approved the consent agenda covering staff briefing minutes and claims paid. Members voted to postpone discussion of the Churchville hub model station to the April 21 worksession. The meeting was adjourned after all motions carried.

• Approved consent agenda (staff briefing minutes and claims paid) – unanimous
• Postponed discussion of Churchville hub model station to April 21 worksession – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Nicole Price as Interim County Attorney – unanimous
• Entered closed session under personnel and real‑property exemptions – unanimous
• Exited closed session – unanimous
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to change approximately 33.11 acres from General Agriculture to General Business. The parcel is owned by H2 Holdings LLC and is located at 494 Three Notched Highway off Route 250 near Afton Mountain in the Wayne Magisterial District. The commission will also approve the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting and receive staff reports on the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Rezoning request: General Agriculture → General Business, 33.11 acres, H2 Holdings LLC, 494 Three Notched Highway, Wayne Magisterial District
• Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting
• Staff reports on Comprehensive Plan progress and upcoming work sessions

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on several special use permits for businesses and residential uses. The board will also hear an appeal regarding the operation of a rabbit rescue and adoption center. One request for a septic cleaning business storage site has been withdrawn.

• Special Use Permit for a kennel at 368 Varner Road
• Special Use Permit for an excavating business at 107 C-BO-G Lane
• Special Use Permit for a day care and preschool at 200 Hammond Lane
• Special Use Permit for four apartments at 922 Cold Springs Road
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision regarding a rabbit rescue at 11 Aero Drive

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved six special‑use permit requests, each with detailed pre‑conditions and operating conditions. Approvals covered a dog boarding and training facility, an excavating business, a daycare/preschool, four apartments in a pre‑1980 building, and other uses. No opposition was recorded and all motions passed with yeas from all six members and no nays.

• Approved Special Use Permit for dog boarding/training facility at 368 Varner Road (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Special Use Permit for excavating business at 107 C‑BO‑G Lane (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Special Use Permit for daycare/preschool at 200 Hammond Lane (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Special Use Permit for four apartments at 922 Cold Springs Road (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Special Use Permit for bicycle touring business at 464 Stokesville Road (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Special Use Permit for other pending requests listed in agenda (6 yeas, 0 nays)

General

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a special work session to review the recommended budget and the Five-Year Financial Plan. The body will discuss revenues, expenditures, and the School Board budget. The session includes a review of capital items and tax rates/fees.

• Recommended budget overview
• Five-Year Financial Plan
• School Board Budget
• Tax Rates/Fees
• Capital expenditures

The Board unanimously approved moving into a closed session, certified the discussion held there, and then adjourned the meeting. No votes or approvals were recorded for any budget amendments or financial items.

• Closed session approved (Yeas: Shull, Slaven, Garber, Wells, Carter, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Certification of closed‑session discussion approved (Yeas: Shull, Slaven, Garber, Wells, Carter, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Adjournment approved (Yeas: Shull, Slaven, Garber, Wells, Carter, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss a contract amendment for design services for a new entrance sign at Lee Highway and Dick Huff Lane. They will consider awarding a BMP maintenance contract of up to $25,000 to Brooks Land Services, LLC. The Board will also review the Augusta County Landfill Lease Agreements. The meeting includes public, staff, and board matters and will conclude with a closed session.

• Contract amendment for design services for a new entrance sign at Lee Highway and Dick Huff Lane
• Award BMP maintenance contract up to $25,000 to Brooks Land Services, LLC
• Consideration of Augusta County Landfill Lease Agreements
• Matters to be presented by the public
• Closed session

The Board approved a $12,629 contract amendment with Mosely Architects for a new Government Center entrance sign and a $25,000 contract award to Brooks Land Services for storm‑water BMP maintenance. It also authorized two landfill lease agreements: 76.579 acres to Charles Schooley and 116.83 acres to Jesse Hershberger, each for an initial two‑year term with renewal options. Additionally, the Board appointed Dr. Seaton to CAP‑SAW and Carolyn Bragg to the Shenandoah Valley Partnership.

• Approved $12,629 contract amendment with Mosely Architects for entrance sign design (7‑0)
• Approved $25,000 contract award to Brooks Land Services, LLC for BMP maintenance (7‑0)
• Approved lease of 76.579 acres to Charles Schooley (7‑0)
• Approved lease of 116.83 acres to Jesse Hershberger (7‑0)
• Appointed Dr. Seaton to CAP‑SAW (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Carolyn Bragg to Shenandoah Valley Partnership (6‑1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a maintenance contract and a design amendment for a government center sign. Members will also discuss garbage removal on Celebrity Lane and a landfill lease agreement.

• Contract award to Brooks Land Services, LLC for County BMP Maintenance 2025 up to $25,000.00
• Contract amendment for design services for a new entrance sign at Lee Highway and Dick Huff Lane
• Garbage removal discussion for Celebrity Lane, Fishersville per County Code Section 15-21
• Augusta County Landfill Lease Agreement presentation
• Glebe Cemetery update presentation by Jimmy Kilbourne and Dr. Rick Potter

The Board voted to allow Ms. Carter to join the meeting via Zoom. It then moved into a closed session under statutory exemptions and later returned to the open session. Several items were authorized to be placed on the March 26 agenda, including a contract amendment for a Government Center entrance sign and a BMP maintenance contract.

• Approved Zoom participation for Ms. Carter (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Entered closed session under personnel, real‑property, and economic‑development exemptions (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Exited closed session (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Certified closed‑session compliance (Yeas: Garber, Wells, Slaven, Shull, Bragg, Seaton; Nays: none)
• Authorized placing contract amendment for Government Center entrance sign ($12,629) on March 26 agenda
• Authorized placing BMP Maintenance RFP (up to $25,000) on March 26 agenda
• Authorized placing landfill lease renewal items on March 26 agenda
• Agreed that action is needed to address garbage removal on Celebrity Lane

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss budget revisions for fiscal year 2025 and the requested budget for fiscal year 2026. Staff will also provide an update on the County’s Comprehensive Plan.

• FY25 Budget Revisions
• New FY26 Requested Budget
• Update on County’s Comprehensive Plan

The commission voted to appoint Anne Gordon as Chair and Steve Bridge as Vice Chair, each passing unanimously (5 yeas, 0 nays). The January meeting minutes were approved without opposition. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Anne Gordon elected Chair (5-0)
• Steve Bridge elected Vice Chair (5-0)
• January minutes approved (5-0)
• Commission adjourned (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss several resolutions and proposals, including a contract for Avenity ERP financial software and a borrowing resolution for the Courthouse. They will also consider an award for the FY26 Arts Grant and a funding request for speed zone signs at Hugh K. Cassell Elementary costing $15,435.91. Additional items include updates on transportation planning, a street addition for Bridgeport Phase 2, and routine consent agenda items.

• Consider contract for Avenity ERP financial software
• Consider resolution for Courthouse borrowing
• Funding request for speed zone signs at Hugh K. Cassell Elementary ($15,435.91)
• Consider award for FY26 Arts Grant
• Adopt resolution for Bridgeport Phase 2, Sections 3 & 4 into Secondary Road System

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several special use permit applications, including short‑term rental requests at 685 Leaport Road and 765 Dices Spring Road, as well as requests for outdoor equipment storage, a kennel, and an appeal of an RV dwelling prohibition. The board will also hear one‑year extension requests for a Boy Scouts site and a primitive camping site. Decisions on these applications will be made at the March 6, 2025 meeting.

• Special Use Permit for short‑term rental at 685 Leaport Road, Verona (North River District) – applicants Jeffrey W. and Bridgette G. Showalter
• Special Use Permit for short‑term rental at 765 Dices Spring Road, Weyers Cave (Middle River District) – applicants Jeffrey W. and Bridgette G. Showalter
• Special Use Permit for short‑term rental at 101 Dabneys Road, Raphine (Riverheads District) – applicants Joshua D. and Jennifer B. Moore
• Special Use Permit for outdoor storage of equipment and commercial vehicles on north side of Chestnut Ridge Road (Route 694) near Stingy Hollow Road (Riverheads District) – applicants Fredrick K. and Emily M. Helm
• Appeal of the zoning administrator’s decision prohibiting an RV dwelling at 1164 Union Church Road, Churchville (North River District) – owners Donald L. and Nancy G. Howdyshell

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will decide on several items, including two rezoning requests, a proclamation, a $500,000 revolving loan for the Verona Volunteer Fire Company, and a Columbia Gas easement. The rezoning proposals involve 2.692 acres for Boyington Properties and 16.122 acres for Bridge Christian Church, both with Planning Commission recommendations for approval. The meeting also includes a vote on BEAD letters of support and routine consent agenda items.

• Rezoning Boyington Properties: change from Limited Business to General Business for ~2.692 acres in the Wayne District
• Rezoning Bridge Christian Church: add Public Use Overlay for ~16.122 acres at 14 Caldwell Lane, Fishersville, Wayne District
• Fire‑Rescue Fund Grant: revolving loan of $500,000 for Verona Volunteer Fire Company
• Columbia Gas easement: consider easement for Augusta County Courthouse and related resolution
• BEAD Letters of Support: consider letters supporting the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will receive reports from VDOT, Economic Development, and Fire‑Rescue staff. They will discuss a Columbia Gas easement for the county courthouse. The Board will consider two Planning Commission recommendations: rezoning 2.692 acres from Limited Business to General Business and adding a public‑use overlay on 16.122 acres for Bridge Christian Church. Additional updates on broadband and county projects will be presented.

• VDOT report presentation
• Economic Development strategic plan update
• Fire‑Rescue strategic plan update and grant revolving‑loan request
• Discussion of Columbia Gas easement at Augusta County Courthouse
• Planning Commission recommends rezoning 2.692 acres (Boyington Properties) and a public‑use overlay on 16.122 acres (Bridge Christian Church, 14 Caldwell Lane, Fishersville)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests. One request seeks to change 2.692 acres from Limited Business to General Business for land owned by Boyington Properties off Jefferson Highway in Fishersville. Another request seeks a Public Use Overlay for 16.122 acres owned by Bridge Christian Church at 14 Caldwell Lane to support a K‑5 homeschool program. The meeting also includes staff reports and a code of law briefing.

• Rezoning 2.692 acres from Limited Business to General Business (Boyington Properties) off Jefferson Highway, Fishersville
• Public Use Overlay request for 16.122 acres at 14 Caldwell Lane, Fishersville (Bridge Christian Church) for K‑5 homeschool program
• Planning Commission 2024 Annual Staff Report
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Information briefing on Code of Virginia §15.2-2310 (Board of Zoning Appeals items)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a revolving loan for a local fire company and a gas easement. The board will also receive updates on countywide projects and FOIA data.

• Revolving loan for Verona Volunteer Fire Company in the amount of $500,000.00
• Easement for Columbia Gas at the Augusta County Courthouse
• Countywide Projects Update February 2025
• January 2025 FOIA Data

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several land-use requests. These include permits for a dog kennel, a business expansion, and an excavating business, as well as a lot variance.

• Special Use Permit for dog boarding and grooming at 123 Walnut Grove Drive
• Special Use Permit for basket supply business expansion at 254 Pine Bluff Road
• Special Use Permit for excavating business and equipment storage at 977 Bunker Hill Road
• Variance for lot area and width to separate dwellings at 1325 and 7 Mathews Lane
• 3-month extension request for agricultural hauling business permit at 28 Rankin Lane

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider several rezoning applications, multiple amendments to zoning ordinances, updates to revenue recovery billing rates, a tax refund request, and an agreement for regional tourism. Each rezoning request includes specific acreage and land parcel identifiers. The Planning Commission has recommended approval for two rezoning requests, denial for one, and approval for all ordinance amendments.

• Rezoning request by Barterbrook Investment Co., LLC for approx. 86.473 acres (TMP 065-72)
• Rezoning request by Mansour Group, LLC for approx. 3.057 acres (TMP 067 104B) from General Business to Multi‑family Residential
• Rezoning request by RAE Enterprises, LLC for approx. 25.541 acres (TMP 084 102A) from General Agriculture to Single‑Family Residential (Planning Commission recommends denial)
• Tax refund request from Crosby Leasing, Inc. in the amount of $36,582.00
• Revenue Recovery Rate Updates – consideration of billing rates

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss updates on body cameras, a regional tourism agreement, and revenue recovery rates. The meeting includes several public hearings on proposed zoning ordinances and a specific tax refund request.

• Discuss tax refund request from Crosby Leasing, Inc. for $36,582.00
• Discuss ordinance to amend zoning definitions for Travel Plazas and Gasoline Retail Outlets
• Discuss ordinance to amend zoning rules for Solar Energy Systems
• Discuss request to rezone 3.057 acres from General Business to Multi-family Residential
• Discuss request to rezone 25.541 acres from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to elect officers for the new year and review administrative reports. Staff will provide a report on the 2024 camping season at Natural Chimneys Park.

• Election of Officers for New Year (2025)
• Report on 2024 Camping Program/Season (Natural Chimneys Park)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four items. These include a request to amend proffers for about 86.473 acres owned by Barterbrook Investment Co., a withdrawn request to remove a proffer condition on 6.44 acres owned by Sunrise Investments, a rezoning of 3.057 acres from General Business to Multi‑family Residential for 55+ apartments, and a rezoning of 25.541 acres from General Agriculture to Single‑Family Residential for roughly 69 homes. The commission will consider each request and any public comments.

• Amend and restate proffers on ~86.473 acres (TMP 065-72) owned by Barterbrook Investment Co. on Barterbrook Rd (Rt. 635).
• Withdrawn request to remove a proffer condition on ~6.44 acres (TMP 066-71J) owned by Sunrise Investments at Lifecore Dr and Village Creek Dr.
• Rezoning 3.057 acres (TMP 067 104B) from General Business to Multi‑family Residential, Mansour Group, LLC, off Tinkling Spring and Mule Academy Rd, for 55+ apartments.
• Rezoning 25.541 acres (TMP 084 102A) from General Agriculture to Single‑Family Residential, RAE Enterprises, LLC, off Wayne Ave, Stuarts Draft, for ~69 homes.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider appointing representatives to the Local Emergency Planning Commission and the Agriculture and Forestal District Committee. The meeting agenda also includes a consent agenda for street additions and claims payments.

• Elect representative to Local Emergency Planning Commission
• Elect representative to Agriculture and Forestal District Committee
• Approve 2025 Board meeting schedule
• Accept Overlook Section 8 into Secondary Road System
• Consider claims paid since December 1, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider five special-use permit applications. The requests involve a day‑care center, a larger manufactured home, an excavating business, prefab storage building sales, and an expansion of a fire department structure. The meeting also includes routine items such as staff briefing, approval of minutes, and setting the 2025 meeting dates.

• Special Use Permit for a day‑care center on 74 Quicks Mill Road, Verona (Beverley Manor District).
• Special Use Permit to replace a manufactured home on 20 Freds Lane, Fishersville (Beverley Manor District).
• Special Use Permit for excavating business operations on 17 Romaine Lane, Stuarts Draft (Riverheads District).
• Special Use Permit for outdoor display and sales of prefab storage buildings on 7 Hutchwood Lane, Waynesboro (South River District).
• Special Use Permit to enlarge a fire department structure on 3829 Churchville Avenue, Churchville (Pastures District).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also consider the 2025 meeting schedule, the Board Rules of Order, and a tiebreaker procedure.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2025 Board meeting schedule
• Adoption of tiebreaker procedure
• Adoption of Board Rules of Order