Rockbridge County public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board elected its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. Members also reached a consensus to discontinue the requirement to read written public comments aloud during meetings, provided the comments are distributed to the Board. The September 15, 2021 meeting minutes were approved with one correction.
- Approved September 15, 2021 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
- Elected Jeff Pufahl as Chair, Mr. Mullen as Vice-Chair, and Mr. Slaydon as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Reached consensus to discontinue the requirement to read written public comments aloud at meetings
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority voted to extend the 1% additional occupancy tax dedication for the Virginia Horse Center through 2029. The board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the November 2022 financial and activities reports.
- Approved extension of 1% occupancy tax allocation to 2029 for Virginia Horse Center (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 EDA yearly meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report as of November 30, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved November 2022 activities report (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended two rezoning requests and one special exception permit for a venue to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also reviewed updates to the Natural Environment chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Recommended approval of rezoning 3.149 acres from General Residential (R-1) to Agricultural and General Uses (A-2) for Diego Prada and Jessica Kalisch (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of rezoning 4.161 acres from Planned Business (B-2) to General Business (B-1) for Rockbridge Farmers Cooperative, Inc (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of special exception permit for a special event venue at 58 Willow Lake Loop with 13 conditions, including a 26-event annual limit (unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Community Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team approved the minutes from November. Members discussed potential training topics for early spring, including basic training and CPR.
- Approved November minutes
Public Service Authority
The board approved the December bills list and customer deposit refunds. Members also authorized spending for the replacement and calibration of a sewer chart recorder at Natural Bridge. The board reviewed updates on capacity studies and a sewer funding application.
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December payments of $448,194.80 (unanimous)
- Approved customer deposit refunds of $125.30 (unanimous)
- Approved up to $7,000.00 for purchase and calibration of a sewer chart recorder (unanimous)
Tourism Corridor Overlay Board
The board unanimously approved the site development plans for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on Econo Lane. The project includes a 1.56-acre site with a drive-thru, parking, and specific lighting and signage requirements. The board also received updates on other ongoing projects in the Tourism Corridor Overlay district.
- Approved Chick-fil-A site plans as submitted (unanimous)
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
LEPC
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of agency updates regarding public health, winter weather preparations, and upcoming community events.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to amend Modine Manufacturing's performance agreement, shifting a $30,000 grant from gas infrastructure to building permit fees. The board also approved the August 15, 2022 meeting minutes, the financial report, and the activities report for August through October.
- Approved amended performance agreement for Modine Manufacturing to reallocate $30,000 grant (5-0)
- Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report showing October 31, 2022 balance of $79,627.44 (unanimous)
- Approved August, September, and October activities report (unanimous)
Public Service Authority
The board unanimously approved the purchase of a sewer vacuum truck and authorized payments for November bills and customer refunds. The board also approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022, meetings.
- Approved purchase of sewer vacuum truck for $316,910.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved November bills totaling $107,115.56 (Unanimous)
- Approved customer deposits refunds of $423.89 (Unanimous)
- Approved customer credit refund of $163.78 (Unanimous)
- Approved October 18, 2022, regular and continued meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved the minutes from its October 12, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updates to the comprehensive plan's history chapter and potential future zoning text amendments regarding solar power, food trucks, and corner lot setbacks.
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Community Emergency Response Team
No formal business meeting was held. Eleven volunteers participated in Shelter Fundamentals training conducted by the American Red Cross to prepare for setting up and supporting emergency shelters.
Tourism Corridor Overlay Board
The Tourism Corridor Review Board approved site plans for exterior renovations to a Taco Bell located at 49 E. Midland Trail. The board also approved meeting minutes from January and March 2022.
- Approved exterior improvements for Taco Bell at 49 E. Midland Trail (unanimous)
- Approved January 5, 2022 and March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Tourism Corridor Overlay Board
The Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board is meeting to conduct plan reviews for two commercial projects in Lexington. The board will also review minutes from the January 5, 2022, meeting.
- Plan review for Tru Hotel at TBD Econo Lane, Lexington VA 24450
- Plan review for Starbucks at 744 N Lee Highway, Lexington, VA 24450
Tourism Corridor Overlay Board
The Tourism Corridor Overlay Review Board will meet to elect officers and approve a 2022 meeting schedule. The board will review site plans for an Exxon station, a Dunkin' restaurant, and a car wash.
- Exxon at Fancy Hill (4811 S. Lee Hwy): Proposed 15-foot electronic fuel price sign, removal of a front vestibule, and color scheme changes
- Dunkin' (Econo Ln): Proposed construction of an 1,800 square foot building with a drive-thru on a 1.4-acre subdivision
- Beyond Bedrock Car Wash (TBD Bordens School Lane): Site plan review for a new car wash facility on 2.09 acres
- Election of board officers
- Approval of the 2022 TCO Meeting Schedule