Campbell County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors reviewed initial FY24 revenue projections, noting an estimated $2 million increase in local revenues excluding real estate taxes. The Board reached a consensus to hold a joint public hearing with the School Board on January 10, 2023, regarding borrowing for Brookville High School construction.

• Approved Supervisor Brown's request for electronic meeting participation (6-0)
• Consensus reached to hold joint public hearing with School Board on Jan 10, 2023, for Brookville High School borrowing/bond issue and Literary Fund of Virginia loan application

Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority

The Brookneal-Campbell County Airport Authority voted to start the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the Airport Master Plan. The board also approved several utility and insurance payments and reviewed equipment outages.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for Brightspeed, Southside Electric, USI Insurance Services, BCCAA ARCH CREDIT, and Austin Electrical (unanimous)
• Approved initiation of RFP for the Airport Master Plan (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors extended the due date for several 2022 taxes to January 6, 2023. They also approved two zoning requests and allocated several million dollars in year-end fund balances to school maintenance, health insurance, and economic development.

• Extended 2022 real estate, personal property, machinery and tools, and airport taxes due date to Jan 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5862 Colonial Highway to Residential-Manufactured Housing (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for a rooming house at 366 Beech Tree Lane with 4-guest limit (7-0)
• Assigned $1,677,173 to Future School Maintenance (7-0)
• Assigned $786,386 to Future Economic Development Incentives (7-0)
• Assigned $786,386 to the Health Insurance Fund (7-0)
• Assigned $1,834,900 to Future Debt Service Payments/Capital Needs (7-0)
• Authorized legal proceedings to abate public nuisances at 197 Hopewell Lane (5-2), 236 Hopewell Lane (5-2), and 457 Lynbrook Road (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and a special use permit, all scheduled for the January 3rd Board Meeting. Items include rezoning two Timberlake Road properties for industrial use and a single-family subdivision, rezoning a Sunnymeade Road parcel for a four-unit multifamily dwelling, and a special use permit for a wedding venue on Agricultural-zoned land. The commission will also consider a semi-annual code update to subdivision and zoning chapters and a proposed 9-lot subdivision called Long Branch Estates.

• Rezoning of 22290 & 22326 Timberlake Road from commercial to industrial for warehousing and manufacturing, and to residential for a single-family subdivision (PL-22-197)
• Rezoning of Sunnymeade Road parcel from Agricultural to Residential Multi-Family for a four-unit dwelling (PL-22-198)
• Special use permit for a wedding and special events venue at 3200 Sunnymeade Road on Agricultural-zoned property (PL-22-205)
• Semi-annual code update to Chapters 21 (Subdivisions) and 22 (Zoning) scheduled for December 6th Board Meeting
• Proposed 9-lot Long Branch Estates subdivision on Goat Island Road and Mohawk Road in the Brookneal Election District

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two rezoning requests, a special use permit for a wedding venue, and a semi-annual code update. The commission also recommended approval for a 9-lot subdivision and elected its 2023 officers.

• Recommended approval to rezone 22.938 acres to Industrial-General and 13.49 acres to Residential-Single Family (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone 1.188 acres from Agricultural to Residential-Multi Family for four townhomes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for wedding and special events venue at 3200 Sunnymeade Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Semi Annual Code Update to Chapter 21 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 22 (Zoning) (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 9-lot Long Branch Estates subdivision (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed K. William Kirk as 2023 Chairman, Dean B. Monroe as Vice-Chairman, and Thomas K. Lawton as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2022 meeting

Industrial Development Authority

The Authority approved the creation of the CLiMB Revolving Loan Fund and selected Select Bank for its servicing. The board also voted to redistribute funds from First National Bank of Altavista to Ally Bank and Select Bank. Additionally, a lease extension for Simplimatic Automation LLC was approved through the first quarter of 2023.

• Approved Simplimatic lease extension through Q1 2023, then month-to-month at 2023 rate (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of CLiMB Revolving Loan Fund with agribusiness limits removed (Unanimous)
• Approved Select Bank to service the Revolving Loan Fund (4-0-2)
• Approved moving $150,000 to Ally Bank (4-0-2)
• Approved moving $50,000 to Select Bank for CLiMB fund (4-0-2)
• Approved moving approx. $34,000 to Select Bank preferred money market account (4-0-2)
• Approved keeping $10,000 at First National Bank (4-0-2)
• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Broadband Authority

The Authority approved the minutes from the July 19, 2022 meeting. Members received progress updates on VATI-funded broadband projects from Firefly and Shentel regarding construction timelines and resident notifications.

• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted an emergency ordinance extending the due date for various 2022 taxes from December 5, 2022, to January 6, 2023. The Board also recommended three citizens for appointment to the Board of Equalization.

• Adopted emergency ordinance extending due dates for real estate, personal property, minerals, public service corporations, and watershed improvement taxes to Jan 6, 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted emergency ordinance extending due dates for Machinery and Tools and Business Equipment taxes to Jan 6, 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted emergency ordinance extending due date for Airport Special Service District tax to Jan 6, 2023 (6-0)
• Recommended Donald R. Leslie, William T. Burleigh, and J. Michael Davidson for appointment to the Board of Equalization (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the acquisition of the Rustburg Presbyterian Church for future county office use. Several rezoning requests and special use permits for residential and commercial properties were also approved. The Board authorized a public hearing for proposed County Code updates.

• Approved $150,000 purchase of Rustburg Presbyterian Church (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 20795 Lynchburg Highway to Heavy Commercial for auto repair (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for rooming house at 523 Dawnridge Drive (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for rooming house and family unit at 684 Arrington Drive (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 55.374 acres at Austin Mill and Buffalo Mill Road for 60-lot subdivision (5-2)
• Authorized public hearing for County Code updates on December 6, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved various General Fund and Capital Improvement Fund appropriations (7-0)
• Reappointed members to Social Services Board, Planning Commission, CCUSA, and Recreation Advisory Council (7-0)

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority approved the financial reports and the minutes from August 25 and September 19, 2022. The board discussed the potential for a Revolving Loan Fund and higher-yielding savings accounts. A special session is scheduled for December 1, 2022, to review Seneca Park site designs and loan fund proposals.

• Approved August 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports and Simplimatic Lease statement (unanimous)
• Scheduled special session for December 1, 2022

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, introduce a new staff member, and receive a guest presentation on the goals of economic development from the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. No binding decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Guest presentation by Megan Lucas, CEP & Chief Economic Officer, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance on goals of economic development
• Introduction of new staff member
• Approval of April 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting. Staff introduced a new Economic Development Coordinator, and the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance provided a presentation on economic development goals.

• Approved April 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Campbell County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2022, to consider two public hearings: a rezoning request for a manufactured home at 5862 Colonial Highway and a special use permit for a rooming house at 366 Beech Tree Lane. They will also review a proposed 91-lot subdivision called Blue Ridge Commons off Leesville Road and a fall update to the zoning ordinance.

• Rezoning request (PL-22-165) by C Alvin Watts for 5862 Colonial Highway from Residential-Multi Family to Residential-Manufactured Housing for a second manufactured home
• Special use permit request (PL-22-166) by Steve & Kimberly Wilson to operate a rooming house at 366 Beech Tree Lane in a Residential-Single Family zone
• Proposed 91-lot subdivision, Blue Ridge Commons – Section 2, off Leesville Road in Sunburst Election District, zoned Residential-Multi Family
• Fall 2022 Zoning Ordinance update summary to be discussed

The Campbell County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning to allow a second manufactured home at 5862 Colonial Highway and a special use permit for a short-term rental (Airbnb) at 366 Beech Tree Lane. Both recommendations will go to the Board of Supervisors on December 6. The commission also approved a 91-lot subdivision, Blue Ridge Commons Section 2, off Leesville Road.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 1.815 acres from Residential–Multi Family to Residential–Manufactured Housing at 5862 Colonial Highway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for short-term rental (rooming house) at 366 Beech Tree Lane, limiting guests to four (5-0)
• Approved 91-lot subdivision Blue Ridge Commons Section 2 off Leesville Road (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing several land use matters including rezoning requests and special use permits. These items are scheduled for the November 1st Board Meeting.

• Rezoning of 20795 Lynchburg Highway to Business – Heavy Commercial for an automotive body repair facility
• Special use permit for a rooming house at 523 Dawnridge Drive
• Special use permit for a rooming house and additional dwelling unit at 684 Arrington Drive
• Rezoning of Austin Mill Road and Buffalo Mill Road to Residential – Single Family, Conditional for a subdivision
• Proposed 20-lot Sugar Hill Farm subdivision on Sugar Hill Road and Gilliam Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering several special use permits and rezoning requests for agricultural properties. The body is also reviewing three proposed subdivisions of varying sizes across the Spring Hill and Rustburg election districts.

• 116-lot subdivision (The Allure – Section 1) off English Tavern Road
• Rezoning of Collins Ferry Road property (parcel 74-A-35) from Agricultural to Residential – Multi Family for a duplex community
• Special use permit for a rooming house at 3608 Bear Creek Road
• Special use permit to expand a sawmill and pallet operation adjacent to 667 Whitehall Road
• Special use permit for a towing and recovery business adjacent to 6051 Gladys Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings on two land use requests. These matters are scheduled for the September 6th Board Meeting.

• PL-22-117: Request to rezone 436 Marshall Mill Road from Agricultural to Residential - Single Family for a subdivision
• PL-22-118: Request for a special use permit for a private landing strip at 5117 Long Island Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed updates to the Campbell County Comprehensive Plan and the county code regarding subdivisions and zoning. The body is also considering a rezoning request and a special use permit for business operations.

• Proposed updates to Comprehensive Plan chapters on Introduction, Population and Demographics, Administration and Finance, Housing, and Transportation Systems and Facilities
• Proposed updates to Chapter 21 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 22 (Zoning) of the Code of Campbell County
• Request by Mark Marston to rezone property on Village Highway (parcel 26-A-48A) from Agricultural to Residential – Single Family
• Request by Russ Nixon for a special use permit for automobile repair and towing on Kiowa Road (parcel 17E-1-15)
• Review of the FY2022 Annual Report from the Zoning and Subdivisions Administrator

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider land use requests scheduled for the July 19th Board Meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding complaints about using campers as living quarters.

• Rezoning request for 144 Church Lane from Agricultural to Residential – Manufactured Housing
• Special use permit request for a rooming and tourist house at 27 Cuddington Lane
• Proposed changes to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
• Discussion on complaints regarding the use of campers as living quarters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several land use requests for public hearings scheduled for the June 7th Board Meeting. Discussion includes updates to the Comprehensive Plan and a reported increase in complaints regarding campers used as living quarters.

• Special use permit for an additional dwelling unit at 173 Timber Ridge Drive
• Rezoning of 175 Evington Road from Agricultural to Residential – Manufactured Housing
• Rezoning of Peerman Road and Wards Road (parcel 70-A-11) to Residential – Manufactured Housing
• Comprehensive Plan draft chapter updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering three public hearing requests regarding rezoning and special use permits. These matters are scheduled for the May 3rd Board Meeting.

• PL-22-023: Request to rezone property on Austin Mill Road and Buffalo Mill Road from Agricultural to Residential - Single Family for a subdivision
• PL-22-024: Request for a special use permit for a wedding and special events venue at 3453 Gladys Road
• PL-22-025: Request for a special use permit for a rooming house at 4051 Oxford Furnace Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings for two land use requests. These matters are scheduled for the April 5th Board Meeting.

• PL-22-007: Request to rezone property adjacent to 18422 Leesville Road from Business – Limited Commercial to Residential - Multi Family for an apartment complex
• PL-22-015: Request for a special use permit for a retail establishment at 2008 Colonial Highway

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several special use permits and one rezoning request for properties currently zoned Agricultural. The body is also considering a right-of-way relocation for Camp Hydaway Road. These land use matters are scheduled for the March 1st Board Meeting.

• PL-21-203: Special use permit for a solar energy facility off Murrell Lane
• PL-21-209: Special use permit for a vehicle removal operator at 1085 Ridge Road
• PL-21-212: Rezoning 13830 Leesville Road from Agricultural to Residential – Single Family
• PL-21-220: Special use permit for automotive repair and bodywork at 1803 Winfall Road
• Proposed relocation of a portion of the right-of-way of Camp Hydaway Road