Caroline County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two special exception permits for event venues to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. One request for a therapeutic health facility was deferred for re-filing as a rural resort. The Commission also scheduled a worksession for January 19, 2023, to discuss a proposed data center park.

• Recommended approval of SPEX-02-2022 (Magnolia Fields) with a limit of 175 events per year (4-0)
• Accepted staff recommendation for SPEX-06-2022 (New Earth Virginia, LLC) to re-file as a rural resort (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SPEX-07-2022 (Leatherlace Farm) for a special events facility (4-0)
• Approved worksession for January 19, 2023, to review data center rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception permit for a 199-foot Verizon wireless communications facility on 0.25 acre at 23500 Welcome Way Drive in Ruther Glen. The Board will also discuss a proposed admissions tax, a possible one-time employee bonus, and the closure of the Caroline Literacy Council.

• Public hearing on SPEX-05-2022: Verizon 199-ft tower at 23500 Welcome Way Drive, Ruther Glen
• Further discussion of proposed Caroline County admissions tax
• Discussion of possible one-time employee bonus
• First reading of zoning text amendment on fences, walls, and hedges
• Closure of Caroline Literacy Council

The Board of Supervisors approved a one-time bonus for employees and a special exception for a Verizon cell tower. They also petitioned the court to avoid a special election for Sheriff and approved the 2021/2022 audit.

• Approved $1,000 one-time bonus for full-time employees (6-0)
• Approved special exception for 199’ Verizon cell tower at 23500 Welcome Way (6-0)
• Petitioned Circuit Court to appoint C. Scott Moser as Sheriff and cancel special election (6-0)
• Approved employee medical and dental insurance renewal for 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2021/2022 audit (6-0)
• Approved $1,549,789 in warrants (6-0)
• Re-appropriated $722,656 and reserved $295,558 from FY 2021/2022 budget (6-0)
• Selected Carmel Church Fire Station design as template for Sparta Fire Station (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a special exception to remove a 100-foot buffer at a sand and gravel extraction site. Three other special exception requests for a health facility, an events facility, and a permit modification were deferred or continued to December 15, 2022.

• Recommended approval of SPEX-04-2022 for Mid-Atlantic Materials, Inc. to remove a 100’ buffer on the eastern property boundary (4-1)
• Accepted deferral of SPEX-02-2022 for Frederick & Callie Sullivan to December 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Deferred SPEX-06-2022 for New Earth Virginia, LLC therapeutic health facility to December 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for SPEX-07-2022 for James & Kelly Kirtley special events facility to December 15, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on multiple zoning amendments, including reconsideration of solar energy ordinances and new definitions for energy storage facilities. They will also consider two special exception permits for minor solar energy projects on Woodford Road and Industrial Drive, and a cigarette tax ordinance. Consent items include approval of warrants, a holiday schedule, and a tourism recovery spending plan.

• Public hearing on SPEX-16-2021 and SPEX-17-2022 for a 15 MW solar project on 348.5 acres at Woodford Road and South River Road
• Public hearing on TXT-04-2022, TXT-05-2022, and TXT-06-2022 to repeal minor solar energy project ordinances
• Public hearing on TXT-02-2022 to add definitions for 'Energy Storage Facility', 'Energy Storage Project', and 'Host Locality'
• Public hearing on a proposed cigarette tax ordinance (Article XIX to Chapter 103)
• Unfinished business: rezoning and special exception permits for Ladder Solar, LLC on 161.2 acres on Industrial Drive

The Board approved a new local cigarette tax and updated zoning ordinances regarding energy storage and the Chesapeake Bay Overlay District. Several special exception requests for solar energy facilities were denied. The Board also approved $1.58M in warrants and a $1.05M Head Start grant appropriation.

• Adopted local cigarette tax ordinance (4-1)
• Denied SPEX-16-2021 and SPEX-17-2021 for Woodford Solar (6-0)
• Denied RZ-08-2021, SPEX-12-2021, SPEX-13-2021, and SPEX-14-2021 for Ladder Solar (various votes)
• Approved repeal of solar ordinances TXT-04-2022, TXT-05-2022, and TXT-06-2022 (5-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance reducing 2022 tax penalties/interest to 0% from Dec 6-20 (6-0)
• Approved $1,584,104 in warrants (6-0)
• Approved $1,052,976 supplemental appropriation for Head Start grant (6-0)
• Approved resolution to add Pendleton Subdivision Section 2 streets to state secondary system (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors deny a rezoning request for 70 townhouses due to Comprehensive Plan inconsistency and traffic concerns. It recommended approval for a new cellular tower and several zoning ordinance amendments. Two subdivision plats were approved.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for South Village residential lots SB-06-2022 (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Ladysmith Industrial Park lot SB-07-2022 (5-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning RZ-05-2022 for 70 townhouse units (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance amendments TXT-07-2022, TXT-08-2022, TXT-09-2022, and TXT-10-2022 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Subdivision Ordinance amendment SO-01-2022 (5-0)
• Deferred SPEX-04-2022 regarding Mid-Atlantic Materials buffer modification (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SPEX-05-2022 for a 199-foot cellular tower (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several actions related to 2022 tax-exempt financing. They will also consider proposed purchases for solid waste equipment exceeding $50,000 and discuss a possible grant writer position.

• Actions related to 2022 Tax Exempt Financing
• Proposed purchase of a Solid Waste Roll Off Truck (over $50,000)
• Proposed purchase of Solid Waste Compactors and Roll-Off Containers (over $50,000)
• Discussion of possible Grant Writer position
• Appointments for Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several zoning ordinance amendments including definitions for energy storage and Chesapeake Bay overlay districts. They are also considering rezoning requests for industrial and motor vehicle repair uses at 8340 Rozell Road, as well as a solar energy project on Route 632.

• Rezoning request for Safelle’s LLC at 8340 Rozell Road from Rural Preservation to M-1 Industrial
• Special Exception Permit request for motor vehicle major repair service at 8340 Rozell Road
• Special Exception Permit request for a 12 Mw minor solar energy project on Route 632
• First reading of ordinances to amend zoning definitions for energy storage facilities and projects
• First reading of an ordinance to create a local cigarette tax

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several solar energy proposals, including a major project and various special exception requests. Additional items include an ordinance for employee bonuses and discussions regarding the Dawn Recreation Center.

• Public hearing on CC Solar, LLC siting agreement
• Ordinance to allow payment of bonuses to county employees
• Proposed purchase of an aerial ladder truck for Fire & Rescue
• Award of bid for addition to the Caroline County Administrative Building
• Discussion of proposed Dawn Recreation Center and Courthouse Lawn Revitalization Project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reconvening to receive two presentations. These include a financial plan for proposed borrowing and a report on groundwater management impacts for specific water systems.

• Presentation of plan of finance for proposed $12.1 million borrowing
• Presentation on groundwater management area impacts on Milford and Poorhouse (High School) water systems

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering several solar energy rezoning and special exception permits. They are also reviewing an ordinance to establish a revenue sharing fee for solar projects.

• Rezoning request for 20 acres on Sunshine School Road (RZ-06-2021)
• Proposed solar revenue sharing fee of up to $1,400 per megawatt
• Special exception permit for 1,682-acre solar project (SPEX-04-2021)
• Special exception permit for 145.9-acre solar project (SPEX-05-2021)
• Special exception permit for 30-acre solar project (SPEX-06-2021)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reconvening to discuss several items related to Caroline County Public Schools. Topics include budget expenditures, administrative staffing, and specific funding requests.

• Caroline High School chiller request
• Fiscal Year 2018 - Fiscal Year 2020 reversion funds project updates
• Standards Of Quality (SOQ) Pandemic Bonus from the Governor's Budget
• Actual expenditures versus budgeted amounts in the instruction line item
• Number of administrative positions for Caroline County Public Schools

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several items including solar energy special exception permits, school budget resolutions, and various contract approvals. Public hearings are scheduled regarding VDOT road construction plans and zoning ordinance amendments.

• Withdrawal of Frog Solar Center, LLC special exception requests for 914 acres
• Deferral of Racehorse Solar and Whalebone Solar projects to August 9, 2022
• Deferral of Woodford Solar and Ladder Solar projects to September 13, 2022
• Approval of multi-year contract for purchase of ambulances
• Purchase over $50,000 for partial roof replacement at Community Service Center

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget and hold a joint public hearing with VDOT on the Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan. The body will also consider zoning amendments and special exception permits for solar projects.

• Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget
• Public hearing on VDOT FY 2023-2028 Secondary System Six-Year Improvement Plan
• Special Exception Permits for Muskie Solar (66 acres) and Shad Solar (70 acres) on Route 664
• Zoning proffer amendment request for Lease2U, LLC at 17453 U.S. Route 1
• Contract for replacement generator for emergency shelter at Caroline High School

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several special exception permit requests for solar energy projects. Additionally, the Board will discuss 2022 personal property tax rates and consider various appropriations and park improvements.

• Special Exception Permit: Racehorse Solar, LLC (12 Mw) on Route 632
• Special Exception Permit: Whalebone Solar, LLC (3 MW) on Route 2
• Special Exception Permit: Frog Solar Center, LLC (71 MW) near Route 600/601
• Special Exception Permit: CC Solar, LLC (150 Mw) south of Route 605
• Discussion of 2022 personal property taxes and Dawn Wastewater Fund appropriation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in the Maury Heights Development. The applicant seeks to build a detached garage in the front yard of a corner lot.

• V-02-2022: Variance request for 18196 Harding Drive to allow an accessory structure in the front yard
• Request to allow a 30-foot encroachment into the required 40-foot front setback

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget, including school funding and capital projects. The body may adopt the FY 2022/23 budget and the Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program
• School funding discussion
• Closed meeting regarding promotion and salaries of a specific public officer

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the proposed 2022 tax rates, the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget, and a five-year Capital Improvements Program. Additionally, the Board will consider several ordinances regarding vehicle and personal property taxes.

• Proposed Tax Rates for Tax Year 2022
• County Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget
• Proposed Fiscal Years 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Repeal of Chapter 103, Article V regarding Vehicle License Tax
• Amendment to remove personal property tax proration of boats and boat motors

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a proposed minor solar energy project and an expansion of a special events facility. Members will also discuss potential changes to county office work schedules and authorization to apply for federal water infrastructure funds.

• Public hearing for Ladder Solar, LLC regarding rezoning and special exception permits for an 8 Mw project on Route 640
• Public hearing for James Oliff to expand a special events facility at 23134 Penola Road
• Discussion on temporary conversion to four 10-hour workdays for county offices
• Request to apply for ARPA and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for drinking water and infrastructure
• Review of special exception conditions for Mr. B's Bluegrass Park

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a real estate tax exemption for Cool Water Development, LLC and septic pump-out ordinance changes. The meeting includes first readings to repeal the vehicle license tax and a local cigarette tax discussion. Several items, including a 71 MW solar project, have been deferred.

• Proposed real estate tax exemption for Cool Water Development, LLC (Belmont Green)
• First reading of an ordinance to repeal the vehicle license tax
• Approval of purchase over $50,000 for Ambulance 15 re-chassis
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 92 (Sewers) regarding Chesapeake Bay septic pump-out
• Zoning proffer amendment request for Maple Grove Subdivision at 7092 Durrette Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on modifying five election district boundaries and two special exception permits for solar energy projects. The meeting also includes a presentation of the proposed FY 2022/2023 school budget and a first reading of a sewer ordinance amendment.

• Ordinance to modify five election district boundaries and adjust eight precinct boundaries
• Special Exception permit for Muskie Solar, LLC (4.9 MW) on 66 acres at Route 664 (Balty Road)
• Special Exception permit for Shad Solar, LLC (4.9 MW) on 70 acres at Route 664 (Balty Road)
• Proposed supplemental appropriation for the FY 2021/2022 Electoral Board Budget for new voting equipment
• First reading of TXT-01-2022 to amend sewer code regarding septic pump-out language

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several public hearings regarding solar energy projects and an assisted living facility. Additional business includes school fund allocations and a request for support for a Habitat for Humanity grant application.

• Minor Solar Energy Project (12 Mw) on Route 632
• Assisted Living Facility (25 beds) at 30500 Richmond Turnpike
• Rezoning to modify the Solar Energy Overlay District boundary near Sunshine School Road
• Major Solar Energy Project (150 Mw) south of Route 605
• Amendment to zoning proffers for Maple Grove Subdivision at 7092 Durrette Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold an organizational meeting to elect leadership and adopt rules. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for a solar energy project and discussions on emergency funding and public safety radios.

• Public hearing for SPEX-05-2021: 12 Mw Minor Solar Energy Project on 145.9 acres at Route 632 (Quarters Road)
• Supplemental budget appropriation requests for Commissioner of the Revenue and Department of Economic Development & Tourism
• Gap funding emergency request from Empowerhouse
• Approval of a Declaration of Local Emergency
• Discussion of Sheriff's use of public safety radio system