Fredericksburg public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two development proposals: a mixed‑use project at 2015 & 2105 Princess Anne Street requiring a Special Exception and Special Use Permit, and a rezoning and Special Use Permit for a data‑center project at 1500 Gateway. The commission will also approve the agenda, adopt minutes from September 24 and October 22, 2025, and provide time for general public comments.

• Special Exception and Special Use Permit for 2015 & 2105 Princess Anne Street mixed‑use development
• Rezoning, Special Use Permit, and Comprehensive Plan review for 1500 Gateway data‑center project
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of September 24, 2025 and October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• General public comment period

The commission confirmed a quorum of six members (plus one remote) and approved the meeting agenda with an amendment to move item 10 before item 8, passing 7‑0. No applications were approved or denied; discussion of the Princess Anne Street mixed‑use development and the 1500 Gateway rezoning was deferred to the January 14, 2026 meeting.

• Quorum confirmed (6 members present, 1 remote)
• Approved agenda with amendment to move item 10 before item 8 (7-0)

Electoral Board

The Fredericksburg Electoral Board will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 20 and November 4, 2025 sessions. Old business includes a review of the electronic meeting policy, a report on the November 2025 general election, and a discussion of precinct 201 relocation. The board will also receive a campaign finance report and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from Oct. 20, 2025 and Nov. 4, 2025
• Electronic meeting policy review
• Precinct 201 relocation discussion
• Campaign finance report

The board approved an updated Electronic Meeting Attendance Policy after a unanimous vote. It also unanimously recognized Secretary McLaughlin for his service and approved a motion to research new polling locations for Ward 201. A closed‑session was entered unanimously to discuss possible litigation, and the board scheduled a Jan 14, 2026 meeting with the City Manager on election signage and related issues, with a FY 2026 budget presentation set for Dec 19.

• Adopted Electronic Meeting Attendance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
• Recognized Secretary McLaughlin for service (unanimous)
• Motion to research new locations for Ward 201 polling place passed (unanimous)
• Entered Closed Session to discuss possible litigation (unanimous)
• Scheduled Jan 14, 2026 meeting with City Manager on election signage and polling sites
• Director to present FY 2026 budget to City Manager on Dec 19

City Council

The council will adopt several consent‑agenda items, including Ordinance 25-16 to shift Planning Commission officer elections, Ordinance 25-20 updating tattoo and piercing regulations, and Ordinance 25-21 revising day‑care use rules. A public hearing will be held on Resolution 25-__ authorizing the release of $6,000,000 from the FY2026 appropriation holdback. The manager agenda includes Ordinance 25-19 rezoning 0.24 acres from R‑16 to R‑4 at 98 Caroline Street and Ordinance 25-22 establishing a traffic‑signal enforcement program.

• Ordinance 25-16 – shift Planning Commission officer elections from October to February
• Ordinance 25-20 – update regulations for tattoo and piercing establishments
• Resolution 25-__ – FY2026 budget amendment to release $6,000,000 appropriation holdback
• Ordinance 25-19 – rezoning 0.24 acres from R‑16 to R‑4 at 98 Caroline Street
• Ordinance 25-22 – create a traffic‑signal enforcement program under Virginia law

The City Council voted 7‑0 to approve Resolution 26‑01, releasing a $6,000,000 appropriation holdback for FY 2026. The council also approved a city‑wide staff holiday on December 26, 2025 by a 7‑0 vote. The consent agenda was accepted for transmittal with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The public hearing on the holdback will be held open and the resolution scheduled for a second reading in January 2026.

• Approved $6,000,000 appropriation holdback release (7‑0)
• Approved Dec 26, 2025 staff holiday (7‑0)
• Accepted consent agenda for transmittal (7‑0)
• Public hearing kept open; resolution set for second reading in Jan 2026

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council meeting will cover four agenda items. Council members will discuss the Planning Commission joint work session, neighborhood conservation districts, a corridor redevelopment strategy, and homelessness initiatives involving SupportWorks Housing, RACSB, and an MOU for HUD.

• Planning Commission Joint Work Session — Annual Discussion
• Neighborhood Conservation Districts
• Corridor Redevelopment Strategy
• Homelessness Initiatives (SupportWorks Housing/RACSB/MOU for HUD)

The City Council held a work session on Dec. 9, 2025 to review Neighborhood Conservation Districts, planning commission recommendations, and a corridor redevelopment strategy. Council members asked questions and expressed concerns about zoning, historic preservation, and affordable housing. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the session.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to use composite decking for a porch. The board will also review sign installation requests via a consent agenda.

• Public hearing for COA 2510-0157: replace wood porch decking with composite material at 1318 Caroline Street
• Consent agenda item COA 2511-0158: sign installation at 703 Caroline Street
• Consent agenda item COA 2511-0159: sign installation at 1104 Sophia Street

The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation submitted written comments on project 10.A.i. (COA 2510-0157) for 1318 Caroline Street. The comments recommend denying the use of synthetic porch materials and urge the board to follow historic preservation guidelines. The minutes contain no record of any board decision, vote, or approval regarding the project.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting with items such as a marketing presentation, a treasurer’s budget update, and discussions on the InvestFXBG loan program and a new business‑strategy and networking series. The board will also conduct two closed‑session meetings to consider the disposition of publicly held real property along the Lafayette Boulevard Corridor and the acquisition of real property for a public parking purpose. All discussions are subject to Virginia Code 2.2‑3711(A)(3).

• InvestFXBG Loan Program Discussion – presented by Josh Summits
• Business Strategy & Skills Series and Business Networking Marketing – presented by Amy Peregoy & Danelle Rose
• Closed session – disposition of real property along the Lafayette Boulevard Corridor
• Closed session – acquisition of real property for public parking
• Treasurer’s Report – EDA budget update for October and November 2025

The board approved the meeting agenda (5‑0) and the October 20 minutes (6‑0). It also approved funding of $750 per quarter, totaling $3,000, for the Business Strategy and Skills Series and Business Networking marketing tiers (6‑0). The board agreed to explore the Parley Finance loan‑management system in future work.

• Agenda approved (5‑0)
• Minutes approved (6‑0)
• Marketing funding $750 per quarter, total $3,000 approved (6‑0)
• Board agreed to explore Parley Finance loan‑management system

City Council

The City Council will attend the City/Schools Leadership Committee meeting on December 5, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. The meeting is scheduled in the Walker‑Grant Center, School Board Meeting Room, 210 Ferdinand Street. No specific agenda items, resolutions, or contracts are listed in the agenda.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review updates on sports tourism and the Dorothy Hart Community Center concept plan. The body will also discuss new business regarding pickleball courts and trail infrastructure. A presentation on Rainbow Bridge is scheduled during public comment.

• Pickle Ball Lighting and Courts
• Replacement Trail Bridge Sloops
• Old Mill Park Loop
• Sports Tourism Feasibility Study update
• DHCC Concept Plan update

City Council

The City Council meeting on November 19, 2025 includes an annual Boards and Commissions Appreciation Reception. Council members and board members will attend the event at City Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. No agenda items requiring decisions are listed.

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will consider a budget amendment that authorizes transit carryover funds for the Motorola Tower project. The meeting also includes a public hearing on updates to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District, a special‑use permit for a drive‑through at the Cowan Station development, and a rezoning of a parcel on 98 Caroline Street. Additional items on the agenda are a settlement agreement entry, several consent‑agenda resolutions, and appointments to regional boards and advisory committees.

• Resolution approving FY2026 budget amendment for Motorola Tower transit carryovers
• Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance to update Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District provisions and map
• Resolution granting a special‑use permit to Jarrell Properties for a drive‑through at the Cowan Station development
• Ordinance rezoning approximately 0.24 acres at 98 Caroline Street from Residential‑16 to Residential‑4
• Ordinance establishing a traffic signal enforcement program under the City Code

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 25‑17 and Ordinance 25‑18, both on first and second reads, updating the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District provisions and map. The Council also unanimously approved Resolution 25‑89, granting Jarrell Properties, Inc. a special use permit for a drive‑through coffee shop at the Cowan Station Development. All votes were recorded as 7 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑17 (first read) to amend UDO sections 72‑34.5 and 72‑84 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑17 (second read) to amend UDO sections 72‑34.5 and 72‑84 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑18 (first read) to amend CBPOD map boundaries (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑18 (second read) to amend CBPOD map boundaries (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑89 granting a special use permit for a drive‑through coffee shop (7‑0)

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council meeting will cover two Planning Commission interview updates, an update on the Falmouth Bridge project, a review of the legislative agenda with Senator Durant and Delegate Cole, and discussion of matters related to the Stafford Airport Authority.

• Planning Commission Interviews (2)
• Falmouth Bridge Update
• Legislative Agenda Review with Senator Durant and Delegate Cole
• Stafford Airport Authority

The City Council held a work session on November 18, 2025. The meeting included a Planning Commission interview, an update from the Stafford Regional Airport Authority, a Falmouth Bridge status report, and a review of the 2026 legislative agenda with state officials. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the second Planning Commission applicant withdrew, canceling that interview. Appointments to the Planning Commission are expected in early 2026.

• Planning Commission interview canceled after applicant withdrew

City Council

Fredericksburg City Council members listed will attend the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee meeting on November 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda items for this meeting are not provided in the notice.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold an informational community meeting to solicit public input on the Downtown Trafic Engineering Study. No official business or action will be taken by the Commission at this meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 604 Caroline Street.

• Informational community meeting on the Downtown Trafic Engineering Study

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a downtown traffic engineering study and the Area 8 Small Area Plan. The body will also review updates to the procedures manual and a proposed organizational meeting.

• Downtown Traffic Engineering Study
• Area 8 Small Area Plan
• Procedures Manual Update
• Proposed Planning Commission Organizational Meeting

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed the Downtown Traffic Engineering Study, the Area 8 Small Area Plan, and updates to the Procedures Manual. A February meeting was proposed as an organizational meeting, but no vote was recorded.

• Approved agenda (6-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Fredericksburg Architectural Review Board will review a consent agenda for a sign installation at 525 Caroline Street and a fence installation at 506 Sophia Street. It will then hold a public hearing on new and continued applications for alterations, including pathways at 1500 Washington Avenue, exterior upgrades at 400 Hanover Street, solar panels at 406 Hanover Street, and a two‑story addition at 324 Wolfe Street. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as quorum determination, public notice verification, and review of prior minutes.

• COA 2510-0154 – sign installation at 525 Caroline Street
• COA 2510-0155 – fence installation at 506 Sophia Street
• COA 2508-0142 – pathways and accessibility alterations at 1500 Washington Avenue
• COA 2509-0146 – exterior alterations (porch, roofing, windows, siding) at 400 Hanover Street
• COA 2509-0149 – solar panel installation at 406 Hanover Street

The minutes consist of comments submitted by the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation on two COA projects (1500 Washington Avenue and 400 Hanover Street). The comments discuss historic design guidelines, material considerations, and preservation concerns. No board actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies are documented in the record.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet on November 4, 2025 from 4:30 am to 10:00 pm to administer Election Day duties. On November 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm they will conduct a canvass of votes from all precincts, including absentee ballots by mail and in person. Subsequent meetings on November 12 and 13 will handle provisional canvasses and certify the election results. The board may hold closed‑session portions as permitted by VFOIA §§2.2‑3711(A)(1,7,8) & 24.2‑653.

• Canvass of votes from November 4 election (all precincts, absentee by mail and person) – November 5, 2025, 1:00 pm
• Provisional canvass of votes – November 12, 2025, 10:00 am
• Provisional canvass of votes – November 13, 2025, 2:00 pm
• Certification of election and signing of abstract of the vote – after provisional canvass on November 13
• Potential closed‑session portions of the meeting per VFOIA §§2.2‑3711(A)(1,7,8) & 24.2‑653

The Electoral Board canvassed the November 4, 2025 general election, verifying and signing the official results for each precinct. They confirmed that Envelope 2B was sealed, DS200 opening tapes read zero, and all officers took the oath for in‑person, mail‑in, and school‑site voting locations. Total voter check‑ins and votes were recorded (e.g., 3,669 for the Central Absentee Precinct in‑person, 1,192 absentee ballots received, 1,491 votes at Dorothy Hart Community Center). The board noted that Statements of Results for the Hugh Mercer Elementary School precinct were incomplete and will be completed by the Director of Elections.

• Confirmed Envelope 2B sealed and signed for Central Absentee Precinct in‑person voting
• Verified total voter check‑ins 3,669 and total votes 3,669 for CAP in‑person; no hand counts
• Confirmed Envelope 2B sealed for CAP mail‑in; 1,192 absentee ballots received, 1,176 processed by DS200, 16 hand‑counted
• Verified Envelope 2B sealed for Hugh Mercer Elementary; total votes 1,232; Statements of Results pending follow‑up
• Confirmed Envelope 2B sealed for Precinct 201 Dorothy Hart Community Center; 1,491 voter check‑ins and votes; no hand counts
• All officers signed the required oath for each precinct
• Chair Walker read the Statement of Results for each envelope
• Secretary McLaughlin verified the election night report

City Council

The City Council will hear interviews for the Architectural Review Board and Building Code Appeals Board. It will receive an update on the electric‑vehicle charging program. The council will consider elections and membership changes for the Planning Commission. A closed‑session will address legal matters, specifically a federal claim in which the city is a defendant.

• Architectural Review Board and Building Code Appeals Board interviews
• EV Charging Program update
• Planning Commission officer elections and membership updates
• Closed session on legal matters – federal claim lawsuit

Council members interviewed candidates for the Architectural Review Board and Building Code Appeals Board, discussed the electric‑vehicle charging pilot program, and reviewed a planning commission by‑law amendment for gender‑neutral language. No votes or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will consider several items, including a second‑read ordinance that amends City Code chapters 10 and 72 to implement development‑review changes adopted by the 2025 Virginia General Assembly. The council will also vote on resolutions authorizing a law‑enforcement mutual‑aid agreement with the National Park Service, supporting a revenue‑sharing application to rebuild Cowan Boulevard, and approving the city’s public‑art policy and FY 2026 budget supplements. A public hearing, public comment period, and a closed session on pending litigation are also scheduled.

• Ordinance 25-15 (second read) amending City Code Chapter 10 and Chapter 72 to implement 2025 Virginia General Assembly development‑review changes
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a law‑enforcement mutual‑aid agreement with the National Park Service
• Resolution supporting the revenue‑sharing application to reconstruct Cowan Boulevard
• Resolution approving the City of Fredericksburg Public Art Policy
• Resolution FY 2026 budget supplement appropriating funds for the Dominion Energy transmission line cultural resource impact

The council adopted the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. It approved several FY 2026 budget supplement resolutions, including funding for a cultural‑resource impact study, historic resources, and the local food bank. The council also adopted the city’s Public Art Policy and made appointments to the Towing and Recovery Advisory Board and the Arts Commission.

• Approved consent agenda (D25‑432‑446) – Ayes (7), Nays (0)
• Adopted minutes from prior sessions (D25‑448) – Ayes (7), Nays (0)
• Appointed Michele Maxey to Towing and Recovery Advisory Board – Ayes (7), Nays (0)
• Appointed Sarah Artin (4 votes) and James Flippen (3 votes) to Fredericksburg Arts Commission – Artin approved, Flippen approved, Diamond Booker not appointed
• Approved Resolution 25‑79, City Public Art Policy – Ayes (7), Nays (0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑80, FY 2026 budget supplement for Dominion Energy Transmission Line cultural‑resource impact funding – Ayes (7), Nays (0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑81, FY 2026 budget supplement for Virginia Department of Historic Resources grant – Ayes (7), Nays (0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑83, FY 2026 budget amendment appropriating funds for Fredericksburg Area Food Bank – Ayes (7), Nays (0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hear a concept review of the proposed Auction Block site presented by Dr. Gaila Sims of Eto Otitigbe/Eo Studio. The board will consider the design concepts and may take public comment on the proposal. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Concept Review presentation for Fredericksburg’s Auction Block site by Dr. Gaila Sims (Eto Otitigbe/Eo Studio)
• Public comment period – comments submitted by 1:30 p.m. must include name and address

The board reviewed concepts for the Fredericksburg Auction Block Interpretation & Memorial Site, including design details and historical background. Scale studies of 15‑foot and 30‑foot options were presented. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also discuss a downtown traffic engineering study and parking advisory committee membership.

• Public hearing on UDOTA FY26-01 regarding tattoo and piercing establishment regulations
• Public hearing on UDOTA FY26-02 regarding day care use categories, including family day homes, child-care centers, and adult day-care centers
• Discussion of the Downtown Traffic Engineering Study
• Discussion of Parking Advisory Committee Membership

The commission unanimously approved two Unified Development Ordinance amendments: one expanding tattoo and piercing businesses and another updating day‑care regulations. Both motions passed 6‑0. The board also removed the July 9, 2025 minutes for further review and adopted the amended October 8, 2025 minutes. Additionally, Commissioner Winterer volunteered to replace Durham on the Parking Advisory Committee.

• Approved UDOTA FY26-01 (tattoo/piercing) 6-0
• Approved UDOTA FY26-02 (day care) 6-0
• Removed July 9, 2025 minutes from agenda for further review (motion passed 6-0)
• Adopted October 8, 2025 minutes (amended)
• Winterer volunteered to replace Durham on the Parking Advisory Committee

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to discuss the November 2025 General Election and campaign finance. The board is scheduled to approve new officers of election.

• Approval of new officers of election
• Discussion of November 2025 General Election campaign finance
• Report of the General Registrar

The board presented registration statistics for each precinct, noting a net increase of 88 active voters and a decrease of 32 inactive voters. It also reported November 2025 election voting statistics through October 17, including totals of issued, marked, in‑person, pre‑processed and unmarked ballots. The meeting listed important election dates and outreach activities. No formal actions or votes were taken.

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will meet on October 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. Council members listed will attend. No specific agenda items or decisions are detailed in the provided agenda.

Economic Development Authority

At the October 20, 2025 meeting the Economic Development Authority will discuss and decide on several new‑business items, including renewal of the tourism public relations contract, renewal of a part‑time employment agreement, and a funding request for a business strategy and networking series. The board will also receive a treasurer’s budget update and reports from multiple committees such as parking improvement and workforce development. Standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, public comments, and the agenda will also be addressed.

• Tourism Public Relations Contract Renewal – Danelle Rose
• Part‑Time Contract Employment Agreement Renewal – Amy Peregoy
• Business Strategy & Skills Series and Business Networking Funding Request – Amy Peregoy & Danelle Rose
• Treasurer’s Report – budget update, including CDs totaling $261,042.28 maturing and $150,000 loan repayment
• Committee & Liaison Reports – includes Parking Improvement, Workforce Development, Marketing & Promotions, etc.

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved a contract renewal with Laurie Rowe and Company for tourism public relations, renewed the part‑time EDA Assistant contract, and allocated $5,000 to launch the FXBG Local Loop and The Business Pour series. The board discussed the Corridor Revitalization Study but took no vote on funding. All approvals were recorded with a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved tourism public relations contract with Laurie Rowe and Company (7‑0)
• Renewed part‑time contract for EDA Assistant Jordan Seurattan (7‑0)
• Allocated $5,000 for FXBG Local Loop and The Business Pour programs (7‑0)

Planning Commission

Planning Commission members and staff will attend the "Advancing Housing Solutions" summit hosted by the Regional Housing Assembly. The agenda states that no official business or action will be taken by the Planning Commission during this event.

• Attendance at 3rd Annual Regional Housing Summit at Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 700 Beulah Salisbury Rd. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. No policy decisions, votes, or contracts are on the agenda for this meeting.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 700 Beulah Salisbury Rd.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on updating local development review processes and a special use permit for a housing project. The body is also voting on budget amendments for school grants and capital projects.

• Resolution 25-72: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment for School Grant and School Capital Fund
• Resolution 25-73: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment for carryovers and capital projects
• Ordinance 25-__: Changes to City Code Chapter 10 and Chapter 72 regarding development review processes
• Resolution 25-_: Special Use Permit for 242 multifamily dwelling units at 2300 Fall Hill Avenue
• Appointments to Fredericksburg Clean And Green Commission: Shannon Doherty, George Solley, and Brenda Togo

The council voted 7‑0 to adopt Ordinance 25‑15, amending City Code Chapters 10 and 72 to implement new development review procedures required by the 2025 Virginia General Assembly. A resolution (25‑76) to grant a special‑use permit for 242 multifamily units at 2300 Fall Hill Avenue was discussed, but no vote was recorded. Public speakers raised concerns about traffic, density, and parking impacts of the proposed adaptive‑reuse project.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑15 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Resolution 25‑76 Special Use Permit for 242 units at 2300 Fall Hill Ave discussed; no vote recorded

City Council

The City Council will attend a groundbreaking for the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 700 Beulah Salisbury Road. The meeting also includes interviews for the ARB and Building Code of Appeals Board and planning for the 2026 legislative agenda.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant groundbreaking at 700 Beulah Salisbury Road
• ARB and Building Code of Appeals Board interviews
• UMW and MWHC Healthcare Partnership discussion
• Dominion Power Poles discussion
• 2026 Legislative Agenda planning

The City Council held a work session to discuss the legislative agenda, a potential medical school partnership, Dominion power pole updates, and an Architectural Review Board interview. No votes or formal approvals, denials, or adoptions were recorded. The Building Code of Appeals Board interview was canceled after the applicant withdrew. The session adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review several Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for property modifications. The board is deciding on sign, fence, and porch installations, as well as residential restorations and a commercial mural.

• COA 2509-0144: Juliet balcony restoration and wrought iron fencing at 1206 Prince Edward Street
• COA 2509-0146: Porch, roofing, and siding alterations at 400 Hanover Street
• COA 2509-0148: Lighting and lime-based paint mural at 901 Caroline Street
• COA 2508-0142: Continued application for 1500 Washington Avenue
• Consent agenda items for signs and fences at 721, 1304, 1004, 1025, and 301 Caroline Street

The meeting minutes consist solely of comments from the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation on several COA applications. No board actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to modify a special use permit for a coffee shop and a rezoning request for a single-family dwelling. The body will also discuss updates to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District and its associated map.

• Cowan Station: Request by Jarrell Properties Inc. to modify SUP2508-0014 for a coffee shop drive-through on 1.14 acres
• 98 Caroline Street: Request by Hughes Home Properties LLC to rezone 0.24 acres from R-16 to R-4 for a single-family detached dwelling
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District: Proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendment UDOTAFY25-02
• Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment ZMA2509-0012
• Draft CIP Letter and Land Use Annual Report

Planning Commission

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission will attend an informational community meeting on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Walker‑Grant Center, 210 Ferdinand Street. The meeting is hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation and will include an open‑house design public hearing for the Dixon Park Connector Trail pedestrian and bicycle improvements. No official business or action will be taken by the Planning Commission at this meeting.

• Open‑house design public hearing on Dixon Park Connector Trail (pedestrian and bicycle improvements) – hosted by VDOT

Planning Commission

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission will discuss potential policies, ordinances, and applications, including a review of the Proffer Law presented by Kelly Lackey. A public hearing will consider UDOTA FY25‑04, a proposal to amend the City Code to change local development review processes for subdivisions and site plans, as adopted by the 2025 Virginia General Assembly. The meeting will also include updates from the CIP Committee and a status report on the Land Use Annual Report. General public comment will be accepted both in‑person and in writing.

• Review of Proffer Law – presentation by Kelly Lackey
• UDOTA FY25‑04: proposed amendment to City Code for subdivision and site‑plan review processes (referencing Senate Bill 974, HB2660, RES25‑69)
• CIP Committee update and recommendations
• Status of Land Use Annual Report (draft FY24‑25)
• General public comment period (in‑person and written submissions)

The Commission voted 5‑1 to recommend approval of the UDOTA FY25-04 amendment to City Code that updates subdivision and site‑plan review processes to match 2025 Virginia General Assembly statutes. The motion also asked City Council to monitor future General Assembly legislation that could affect local control or public input. The agenda was approved unanimously (6‑0). No conflicts of interest were disclosed.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Recommended approval of UDOTA FY25-04 Subdivisions and Site Plans code amendment (5-1)
• Recommended City Council track General Assembly legislation affecting local control (5-1)
• Recorded no conflicts of interest
• Held public hearing; no public comments were voiced

City Council

The City Council meeting on September 23, 2025 includes a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the completion of the city‑wide water meter project. Council members will attend the event at City Shop, 1000 Tyler St. No other agenda items are listed.

• Ribbon cutting ceremony for the City-wide Water Meter Project

City Council

The council will hold a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the completed city‑wide water meter project at 1000 Tyler Street. Council members will review the IT strategic plan, receive an update on stormwater management, and discuss the implementation of red‑light cameras. No formal votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Ribbon cutting for the completed City‑Wide Water Meter Project (1000 Tyler Street)
• Discussion of the IT Strategic Plan
• Stormwater Update
• Red Light Cameras discussion

The council held a work session to review the five‑year IT strategic plan, stormwater nutrient‑reduction options, and potential expansion of red‑light camera coverage. No motions were voted on or formally adopted; members asked questions and exchanged information about each topic. The session was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will consider a proclamation for Paralegals Week and an update on the downtown traffic engineering study. The consent agenda includes ordinances to remove the arborist requirement, repeal the Cable Television Commission, and approve the cable franchise renewal with Cox Communications, along with resolutions on the CAPER report and remote participation policy. A public hearing will address special use permits for a child‑care center, a 30‑unit multifamily project at 2301 Fall Hill Avenue, a lease extension with T‑Mobile Northeast, and budget adjustments for FY 2025 and FY 2026 capital projects. Additional items include board appointments and a rezoning proposal for 34.7 acres at 3430 Fall Hill Avenue.

• Ordinance 25-14: Approve cable franchise renewal with Cox Communications
• Resolution: Special use permit for 30 multifamily units at 2301 Fall Hill Ave
• Resolution: Extend lease with T‑Mobile Northeast for telecom equipment on Courtland Water Tank
• Budget adjustments: FY 2025 and FY 2026 capital project appropriations
• Ordinance 25-13: Rezoning 34.7240 acres at 3430 Fall Hill Avenue

The council unanimously approved Resolution 25‑69 granting a special use permit to Mrs. Bee’s Learning Academy at 105 Classic Court. It also approved Resolution 25‑70 granting a special use permit to FXBG LLC for adaptive reuse of 2301 Fall Hill Ave into 30 multifamily units, with a condition to install a sheltered bus stop unless it conflicts with historic tax credits. Additionally, the council approved Resolution 25‑71 extending T‑Mobile’s lease on the Courtland water tank and approved FY2025 and FY2026 budget amendment resolutions (25‑72 and 25‑73) on first read. All votes were 7 ayes, 0 nays.

• Approved Resolution 25‑69 special use permit for Mrs. Bee’s Learning Academy (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25‑70 special use permit for FXBG LLC 30‑unit adaptive reuse project with bus‑stop condition (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25‑71 six‑month lease extension for T‑Mobile Northeast LLC on Courtland water tank (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25‑72 FY2025 budget amendment authorizing school grant and capital fund carryovers (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution 25‑73 FY2026 budget amendment authorizing carryovers and additional capital project appropriations (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will handle routine procedural items such as quorum, public‑notice verification, agenda approval, and required disclosures. It will hold a pre‑application discussion on proposed work at 925 and 1001 Caroline Street. The meeting also provides time for public comment and any other business.

• Pre‑application discussion: 925 Caroline Street
• Pre‑application discussion: 1001 Caroline Street
• Approval of agenda
• Disclosure of ex‑parte communication
• Public comment period

The Architectural Review Board met on September 22, 2025, and approved the agenda. Members held a pre‑application discussion with the project leads about possible vertical expansion, elevator conversion, new entries, and below‑grade parking for 1001 & 925 Caroline Street. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board is meeting to coordinate logistics for the November 2025 General Election. The board will discuss polling place changes, site visits for maps, and scheduling for preprocessing and canvassing. Other items include reviewing local policies and approving new officers of election.

• Communication plan for polling place changes
• Scheduling site visits to revamp 40-foot maps for polling places
• Determination of additional preprocessing, canvass, and provisional dates
• Review of Electronic Meeting and Zero Tolerance policies
• Approval of new officers of election

The Electoral Board affirmed ADA compliance for all polling places and moved into a closed session to discuss election security, personnel and possible litigation. It approved the General Registrar’s assignment suggestions and accepted four of six new Officer of Election applicants. The board deferred a vote on an updated electronic meeting policy to October 2025 and scheduled site‑visit tours, an additional preprocessing date, and training sessions for election staff.

• Approved ADA compliance affirmation for all polling places (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session on election security, personnel, litigation (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of General Registrar’s assignment suggestions for Officers of Election on Nov 4 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of four of six new Officer of Election applicants (unanimous)
• Deferred vote on Electronic Meeting Policy to October 2025
• Scheduled site‑visit tours of polling‑place schools for map updates on Oct 17
• Added additional preprocessing date of Oct 15 for voter registration
• Scheduled Officer of Election training for Oct 4, Oct 18, and Oct 29

City Council

City Council members will attend the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee meeting on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda.

Recreation Commission

The Fredericksburg Recreation Commission will approve the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting and receive updates on street closures, the sports tourism feasibility study, and the department director. New business includes discussion of a Teen Coordinator position, the Rainbow Bridge project, and a DHCC concept plan. The meeting also provides a venue for public comment and announces upcoming community events.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 Recreation Commission minutes
• Update on street closures
• Update on sports tourism feasibility study
• Discussion of Teen Coordinator position
• Discussion of Rainbow Bridge project

The Recreation Commission approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No public comment was received. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved July 17 recreation commission minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously

Planning Commission

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposal to convert the former Mary Washington Hospital into 242 multi-family units. The meeting will also include approval of past minutes and a review of city code by-laws.

• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for 2300 Fall Hill Avenue (242 multi-family units)
• Approval of 2025-03-12 and 2025-05-28 Planning Commission minutes
• Review of City Code and By-Laws regarding terms and officer elections
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Committee status and Land Use Annual Report
• City and Public Utility Review Committee member appointment

The commission voted 6‑1 to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit (SUP2506‑0011) for converting the former Mary Washington Hospital at 2300 Fall Hill Avenue into 242 residential units, with conditions on preservation, open‑space access, unit count, and a five‑year start deadline. The motion also added requirements for a fence, no parking fees, and a bike cage. Thomas Johnson was appointed to the City and Public Utility Review Committee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommend approval of Special Use Permit for 2300 Fall Hill Ave (6‑1)
• Add conditions: preservation, open‑space access, max 242 units, start within 5 years
• Add fence between open space and Elmhurst homes, no parking fees, bike cage
• Appointed Thomas Johnson to City and Public Utility Review Committee

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will vote on a rezoning and special parking exception for the 3430 Fall Hill Avenue project, which proposes 50,000 square feet of commercial space and 605 residential units. The council will also act on several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, an EV‑charging right‑of‑way agreement at Gladys West Elementary, and the repeal of the Cable Television Commission. A public hearing will be held for these items and for a cable franchise renewal agreement with Cox Communications.

• Rezoning ~34.724 acres at 3430 Fall Hill Ave from R‑2 to Commercial‑Highway and Planned Development Residential
• Special exception allowing parking over 175% of the minimum requirement at 3430 Fall Hill Ave
• Ordinance authorizing a right‑of‑way agreement with Dominion Energy for electric‑vehicle charging at Gladys West Elementary School
• Ordinance repealing the Cable Television Commission (City Code Sections 10‑131 through 10‑133)
• Resolution approving the city’s participation in the settlement of opioid‑related claims against multiple pharmaceutical companies

The City Council voted 5‑0 to approve Ordinance 25‑13, rezoning roughly 34.724 acres at 3430 Fall Hill Avenue. It also approved Resolution 25‑63, granting a special exception for parking up to 175% of the minimum requirement at the same site, with a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance 25‑14, renewing the cable franchise agreement with Cox Communications, again by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 25‑13 rezoning ~34.724 acres at 3430 Fall Hill Ave (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑63 special parking exception >175% minimum (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑14 cable franchise renewal with Cox Communications (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews for the Board of Zoning Appeals and Economic Development Authority. Members will also review Unified Development Ordinance regulations regarding daycare uses and receive an update on sewer conveyance upgrades.

• Interviews for Board of Zoning Appeals and Economic Development Authority
• Review of Unified Development Ordinance regulations for daycare uses
• Update on sewer conveyance upgrades

The City Council met in a work session on September 9, 2025. Council members interviewed candidates for the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Economic Development Authority and discussed proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments related to day‑care uses. They also received an update on the Lower Hazel Run sewer interceptor project and considered advancing its design timeline, but no vote or formal approval was taken. No decisions were formally approved, denied, or tabled.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review several Certificates of Appropriateness for property alterations. The board is deciding on requests for solar panels, siding replacement, and accessibility improvements at historic or residential sites.

• COA 2505-0121: Columbarium, accessible entrance, and repairs at 905 Princess Anne Street
• COA 2507-0140: Wood siding replacement at 218 Charles Street
• COA 2508-0142: Pathways and accessibility alterations at 1500 Washington Avenue
• COA 2508-0143: Installation of 23 solar panels at 204 Princess Anne Street
• COA 2507-0141: Sign installation at 810 Caroline Street

The minutes consist of comments submitted by the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation on three project applications. No approvals, denials, or other actions by the Architectural Review Board are documented. The record contains no substantive board decisions.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss old business including a sports tourism request-for-proposals process and a Main Street funding request for a new assistant director position. The board will also review new business items such as grant performance agreements and committee reports.

• Sports Tourism RFP process with preferred applicant selected
• Main Street funding request for $25,000 to hire an assistant director
• Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce grant request for $2,500 event support
• FXBG Pickle and Grilled Cheese Festival grant request for $2,500
• Rappahannock River Ecological Park Grant Performance Agreement

At the September 8 meeting, the board approved its agenda and the August 11 minutes. It authorized the chair to execute a contract with Victus Advisors for a sports tourism feasibility study, to sign a Virginia Brownfields Restoration grant performance agreement for the RIVERE Project, and to enter into a performance agreement with RIVERE Ecological Park. The InvestFXBG Loan Committee decided not to proceed with a loan application. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved August 11 minutes (7‑0)
• Authorized Chair to execute Sports Tourism Feasibility Study Agreement with Victus Advisors (7‑0)
• Authorized Chair to sign VABF Grant Performance Agreement for RIVERE Project (7‑0)
• Authorized Chair to enter RIVERE Grant Performance Agreement (7‑0)
• InvestFXBG Loan Committee decided not to move forward with loan application

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will attend an informational community meeting regarding a Special Use Permit request. The proposal involves increasing residential density for the adaptive reuse of the former Mary Washington Hospital.

• Special Use Permit request for adaptive reuse of former Mary Washington Hospital at 2300 Fall Hill Avenue
• Proposal to increase residential density

City Council

The City Council will attend an informational community meeting regarding a Special Use Permit request to increase residential density under the City of Fredericksburg Uniform Development Code. The meeting is hosted by Rebkee Project Management LLC and will be held at the Dorothy Hart Community Center.

• Special Use Permit request for increased residential density
• Hosted by Rebkee Project Management LLC
• Meeting at Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission CIP Committee will meet to discuss recommendations for the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan Budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at the Fredericksburg City Hall.

• Review recommendations for the FY27 Capital Improvement Plan Budget

Planning Commission

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special-use permits: one for a child-care center at 105 Classic Court and another to convert the Medical Arts Building at 2301 Fall Hill Avenue into 30 residential units. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and a general public comment period.

• Special Use Permit SUP2507-0012 for child-care center at 105 Classic Court
• Special Use Permit SUP2506-0011 to convert Medical Arts Building at 2301 Fall Hill Avenue to 30 residential units
• CIP Committee update on capital-improvement projects
• General public comment period for agenda items not listed under public hearings
• Approval of draft minutes from April, May, and June 2025 meetings

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve a special use permit for Mrs. Bee’s Learning Academy, a child‑care center at 105 Classic Court, with staff‑recommended conditions. It also voted 7‑0 to approve a special use permit for the adaptive reuse of the Medical Arts Building at 2301 Fall Hill Avenue into 30 residential units, adding conditions such as short‑term rental prohibition and streetscape improvements. The agenda was approved unanimously and minutes from three prior meetings were adopted.

• Approved agenda as revised (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for Mrs. Bee’s Learning Academy (child‑care) with conditions (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for Medical Arts Building residential conversion (30 units) with conditions (7-0)
• Adopted minutes from April 9, May 14, and June 25 2025 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several budget amendments for the E911 Center and regional transit, as well as legal settlements regarding opioid-related claims. The body is also discussing updates to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District and local development review processes.

• Settlement of opioid-related claims against Henry Schein, Inc. and Purdue Pharma
• Budget amendments for E911 Center hardware/software and a regional transit replacement vehicle
• Right-of-way agreement with Dominion Energy for EV charging at Gladys West Elementary School
• Text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay District
• Appeal period extension for a substation for the 1500 Gateway Data Center project

The City Council approved the consent agenda items D25-292 through D25-307 by a 7‑0 vote. Council members gave a verbal thumbs‑up to direct staff to draft an ordinance establishing neighborhood conservation districts. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items D25-292‑D25-307 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Gave thumbs‑up to staff to draft a neighborhood conservation district ordinance (unanimous verbal approval)

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will meet to consider renewing the Cox Cable franchise agreement and introduce a new Street Outreach Coordinator position. The meeting will also discuss regulations on political signs.

• Cox Cable Franchise Renewal
• Introduction of new Street Outreach Coordinator position
• Discussion on political signs regulations

The council held a work session to discuss the Cox cable franchise renewal, introduced the new Street Outreach Coordinator, and reviewed temporary political signage rules. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; staff were tasked to study signage policy and report back after the November election.

City Council

The City Council will attend the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee meeting on August 18, 2025. The session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the FAMPO offices.

• Council members attending FAMPO Policy Committee meeting
• Meeting location: 406 Princess Anne Street
• Meeting time: 6:00 p.m.

Electoral Board

The Fredericksburg Electoral Board will hold a public meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss preparations for the November 2025 General Election, including polling place reviews, ADA site visits, and campaign finance reporting. The board will also review local rules and regulations and consider a closed session for certification.

• Approval of Electoral Board meeting minutes from July 1 and July 22, 2025
• Discussion of polling place changes and ADA site visits for November 2025 election
• Review of communication plan for polling place updates and 40-foot map revamp
• Logic and Accuracy Testing and canvass/provisional dates for November election
• Consideration of closed session for certification

The Electoral Board approved moving Precinct 401 to the FCPS Administration Building and updated precinct names. It unanimously approved the Annual Voting Systems Security Plan and amended the 2019 Electronic Participation Policy. Early voting evening hours were extended for October 15 and October 21. The Board entered a closed session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.

• Approved relocation of Precinct 401 polling place to FCPS Administration Building
• Approved update of precinct names (101‑Hugh Mercer, 201‑Dorothy Hart, 301‑Gladys West, 401‑FCPS Admin, 402‑V.F.W. 3103)
• Approved amendment to the 2019 Electronic Participation Policy
• Approved Annual Voting Systems Security Plan (unanimous)
• Extended early voting evening hours: Oct 15 4:30‑6:00 pm, Oct 21 4:30‑6:30 pm
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters and possible litigation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Annual Voting Systems Security Plan item
• Scheduled Logic and Accuracy Testing for Sep 12 and set canvass timelines for November election

City Council

City Council members will attend a public input meeting regarding downtown street closures. The meeting is hosted by Fredericksburg Main Street.

• Public input meeting on downtown street closures

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review several Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for property modifications. The board is deciding on new applications for demolition, porch extensions, window replacements, and a second-floor addition.

• COA 2507-0131: Shed demolition and concrete/masonry repair at 400 George Street
• COA 2507-0132: Porch roof extension at 101 Caroline Street
• COA 2507-0134: Window replacement and new signage at 510 Caroline Street
• COA 2507-0135: Second floor addition at 210 Caroline Street
• Consent agenda items for sign and handrail installations at 317 Dixon Street, 1005 Princess Anne Street, 601 Caroline Street, and 1308 Caroline Street

The Architectural Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the July 28 minutes unanimously. The consent agenda items were also approved without opposition. Four public applications for demolition, porch extension, window repair and signage, and a second‑floor addition were each approved by a 6‑0 vote. No public comments or other business were presented.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (6-0)
• Approved demolition and concrete repair at 400 George Street (6-0)
• Approved porch roof extension at 101 Caroline Street (6-0)
• Approved window repair and new signage at 510 Caroline Street (6-0)
• Approved second‑floor addition at 210 Caroline Street (6-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a funding request for Fredericksburg Main Street and review grant program applications. The body will also receive updates on sports tourism and marketing initiatives.

• Main Street funding request (previously discussed as a $25,000 match)
• Grant program applications presentation by Amy Peregoy
• Sports Tourism RFP update
• Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce grant presentation
• Marketing initiatives update

The Economic Development Authority authorized a one‑time $25,000 grant to Main Street for hiring an assistant director (6‑0 vote, 1 absent). It also approved a $500 grant to the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce for a networking event (5‑0 vote, 1 absent, 1 abstain). The board authorized further negotiations on maturing certificates of deposit and to begin contract talks with the preferred sports‑tourism consultant (both 6‑0 votes, 1 absent). Funding for the Pickle and Grilled Cheese Festival was tabled pending additional information.

• Approved $25,000 Main Street assistant director grant (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved $500 Virginia Black Chamber networking grant (5‑0, 1 absent, 1 abstain)
• Authorized CD negotiation for maturing $418,000 CDs (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Authorized outreach to preferred sports‑tourism candidate for contract (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Tabled funding decision for Pickle and Grilled Cheese Festival pending updates

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council is meeting to discuss the Partner Agency Funding Process. The agenda is sparse, with no specific items or proposals listed. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street, at 9:30am. The council members in attendance will include the Mayor and representatives from each ward.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold pre-application discussions regarding two properties. The board will review proposed visitor improvements at the Mary Washington Monument and architectural details for 400 Princess Anne Street.

• Pre-application discussion: Mary Washington Monument Property Visitor Improvements
• Pre-application discussion: 400 Princess Anne Street Architectural Details

The Architectural Review Board issued a Certificate of Appropriateness approving the site planning, scale, and massing of the rear building containing four townhouse units at 400 Princess Anne Street. The board deferred consideration of the site planning, scale, and massing of one unit facing Princess Anne Street to its next regular meeting. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for site planning, scale, and massing of rear building (four townhouses) at 400 Princess Anne Street

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to discuss issues involving negative interactions between staff and members of the public. These interactions are associated with candidacy determinations.

• Discussion of negative staff interactions with the public regarding candidacy determinations

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to review statements from Office of Election staff regarding their interactions with members of the public. The meeting includes a period for public comment and a scheduled closed session.

• Presentation of statements by Office of Election staff regarding public interactions

The Electoral Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted four staff statements about interactions with Sheriff candidate Rashawn Cowles and Sheriff Scott Foster. A motion to begin an inquiry into those interactions passed unanimously, and a later motion to go into closed session was approved unanimously. Chair Walker directed Vice Chair Beyer to research possible further actions and report at the August 18 meeting.

• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Accepted all four staff statements (unanimous)
• Approved motion to begin inquiry into staff‑candidate interactions (unanimous)
• First motion to go into closed session failed
• Second motion to go into closed session passed unanimously
• Closed session held from 4:43 pm to 5:05 pm
• Chair instructed Vice Chair to research further actions for next meeting

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review the state of the department, including the Dorothy Hart Community Center concept plan and renovations. The body will also discuss the budget and Memorandums of Understanding with Virginia Blaze Athletics and the Commonwealth Youth Development League.

• DHCC Concept Plan and Renovations
• MOUs with Virginia Blaze Athletics and Commonwealth Youth Development League
• Budget review
• Approval for planting of new trees
• Street closures

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to hold the September meeting on September 11 passed unanimously. The FY26 budget secured funding for three capital‑improvement projects: trail improvements, the Ficklen Dam, and dog‑park updates. Funding was also approved for a new recreation coordinator position for pre‑teen/teen programs.

• Approved March 20, 2025 Recreation Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved moving September meeting to September 11 (unanimous)
• Secured funding for trail‑improvement CIP item
• Secured funding for Ficklen Dam CIP item
• Secured funding for dog‑park‑update CIP item
• Approved funding for new pre‑teen/teen recreation coordinator position

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review several Certificates of Appropriateness for sign and handrail installations. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a commercial addition and residential site elements.

• COA 2506-0127: Proposed one-story addition to a commercial building parking lot at 706 Caroline Street
• COA 2506-0126: Proposed lighting, mechanical equipment, trash enclosure, and vent caps at 301-303 Hanover Street
• COA 2506-0124: Sign installation at 1002 Prince Edward Street
• COA 2506-0128: Sign installation at 212 William Street
• COA 2507-0130: Sign installation at 314 William Street

The Architectural Review Board heard comments from the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation on two rehabilitation projects: 301‑303 Hanover Street and 706 Caroline Street. The foundation praised the overall plans but asked the Hanover Street applicant to reconsider the placement of a wall sconce and the number of roof vents. It expressed support for the adaptive‑reuse project at 706 Caroline Street. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review a funding request for Main Street and a corporate sponsorship agreement with the University of Mary Washington. The body will also hold two closed sessions to discuss litigation regarding InvestFXBG loan defaults and the acquisition of real property for parking.

• Main Street funding request presentation
• University of Mary Washington corporate sponsorship agreement
• Sports Tourism RFP update
• Closed session: InvestFXBG loan default litigation
• Closed session: Real property acquisition for parking

The Authority approved the continuation of its corporate sponsorship with the University of Mary Washington (6‑0). It voted to hold a closed session under the Virginia FOIA to consult legal counsel about InvestFXBG loan litigation (6‑0) and later certified that closed session (6‑0). The Main Street $25,000 matching‑fund request was tabled for the August meeting. The board also approved a tourism review committee to evaluate sports tourism proposals.

• Approved continuation of University of Mary Washington corporate sponsorship (6‑0)
• Approved closed session to discuss InvestFXBG loan litigation (6‑0)
• Adopted certification of the closed session (6‑0)
• Tabled Main Street $25,000 matching‑fund request pending further review
• Approved formation of tourism review committee for Sports Tourism RFP
• Reassigned committee liaisons among members

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning and special use permit for a data center project. The body will also follow up on the Kenmore / Charles / Lafayette Intersection Project.

• Public hearing for 1500 Gateway: rezoning four properties from Planned Development Medical Center to Industrial-2
• Proposed construction of four data center buildings totaling no more than 2,100,000 gross square feet
• Special Use Permit proposal for a 90-foot building height limit and water-based cooling system
• Follow-up on the Kenmore / Charles / Lafayette Intersection Project

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (7‑0). It then voted to recommend disapproval of the rezoning and special‑use permit for the 1500 Gateway data‑center project, finding the proposed substation not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The motion passed unanimously (7‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Recommended disapproval of rezoning and special‑use permit; substation non‑conforming (7‑0)

City Council

The provided agenda for the July 8, 2020, City Council meeting contains text that is too blurry to be transcribed accurately. Only structural headings regarding project scope, timeline, deliverables, risk assessment, and budget are legible.

The City Council accepted the consent agenda and appointed Molly Henderson as the new City Clerk. It approved a Transportation Alternatives Program resolution supporting the Charles & William Street raised intersection project with a rough estimate of $560,000. The Council also authorized $10,000 from the Opportunity Fund for a media visitation event and filled several board and commission vacancies.

• Consent agenda accepted (7-0)
• Molly Henderson appointed City Clerk (7-0)
• Approved TAP Resolution 25-48 for Charles & William St. project ($560,000 estimate) (7-0)
• Authorized $10,000 media visitation funding (Resolution 25-49) (7-0)
• Wa’ad Adam appointed to Arts Commission (7-0)
• Larry Hinkle appointed to Arts Commission (6-1)
• Catherine Lloyd appointed to Social Services Board (7-0)
• Derrick Washington appointed to Social Services Board (4 votes in favor)

City Council

The City Council held a joint work session with the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority to review the Commercial Corridor Revitalization (Shopping Center) Study, including code recommendations, density options, and financing tools such as tax‑increment financing. Council members asked questions about housing density, parking garages, and incentives, and consultants provided background information. No formal motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the session.

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review the June 2025 Primary. The board is also scheduled to discuss local rules and regulations and the order of candidates on the ballot.

• Review of June 2025 Primary
• Discussion of Local Rules and Regulations
• Determination of Order of Candidates on Ballot
• Report of the General Registrar

The Board rejected a motion to disqualify Keith Rodgers and certified his signature petitions as valid, adding him to the sheriff ballot. It approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and adopted the June 25 abstract results. A motion to enter Closed Session passed unanimously, and the order of candidates was set with Travis Bird in position 2 for Commonwealth’s Attorney and Keith Rodgers added for Sheriff. The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 18, 2025.

• Rejected motion to disqualify sheriff candidate Keith Rodgers (initial 2‑aye, 1‑nay vote, motion ultimately failed)
• Certified Keith Rodgers’s petitions and qualified him for the ballot
• Approved agenda amendment and minutes without change
• Approved June 25 abstract results for the City of Fredericksburg
• Entered Closed Session unanimously to discuss election security matters
• Set ballot order: Travis Bird position 2 for Commonwealth’s Attorney; Keith Rodgers added for Sheriff
• Deferred motion to have General Registrar submit filing‑date document to the August 18 meeting
• Scheduled next Electoral Board meeting for Monday, August 18, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and special exception request for a mixed-use project at 3430 Fall Hill. The body will also discuss VDOT project pipelines and intersection improvements.

• Public hearing for 3430 Fall Hill: proposed 50,000 sq ft of commercial space, 240 townhomes/2-over-2 units, and 365 multifamily units
• Rezoning of 34.724 acres at 3430 Fall Hill from Residential/R-2 to Commercial-Highway/C-H and Planned Development-Residential/PD-R
• Special Exception request for commercial parking exceeding 175% of requirements at 3430 Fall Hill
• Discussion of VDOT Project Pipeline for Fall Hill Avenue from Mary Washington Boulevard to Washington Avenue / Germania Street
• Discussion of Kenmore / Charles / Lafayette Intersection Improvement Project

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (7‑0). It then voted 7‑0 to approve the rezoning of approximately 34 acres at 3430 Fall Hill from Residential‑2 to Commercial Highway and Planned Development Residential, and to grant a special exception for a specialty grocery store. The motion included an amendment requiring additional parking‑area improvements such as pervious surfaces, landscaping, or bio‑swales to address heat‑island and water‑quality concerns.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and special exception for 3430 Fall Hill (7-0) with added parking/landscaping condition

City Council

The City Council will meet to review reports from city leadership and consider a resolution. Much of the agenda is procedural.

• Resolution No. 2026-153 regarding an agreement with an unreadable party for an unreadable purpose

Councilors Gerlach and Holmes moved and seconded a resolution to adopt the 2025 Fredericksburg Forward Comprehensive Plan. The motion passed unanimously with six ayes and zero nays. All six council members present voted in favor. Mayor Devine was absent due to a family emergency.

• Adopted 2025 Fredericksburg Forward Comprehensive Plan (Resolution 25-45) – vote 6-0

City Council

The City Council met for a work session to receive updates on the Cityscape newsletter, the FXBG Forward Comprehensive Plan, tobacco/vape buffer proposals, tattoo and piercing zoning options, and recent state subdivision rule changes. Council members asked questions and discussed potential amendments, but no motions were voted on or formally adopted.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the assignment and assumption of revenue bonds. The body will also discuss the revised budget for fiscal year 2026.

• Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement of Revenue Bonds
• FY26 EDA Revised Budget Discussion

The Economic Development Authority voted unanimously to authorize the execution of the assignment and assumption agreement for the stadium revenue bonds. The board also approved the revised FY2026 budget after noting the impact of the Medicorp bond paydown. Both motions passed with six votes in favor, zero against, and one member absent.

• Authorized execution of assignment and assumption of revenue bonds (6-0)
• Approved revised FY2026 EDA budget (6-0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board conducted a canvass of the June 17, 2025, Democratic Primary election. The board verified vote totals from six precincts and adjudicated 15 provisional ballots.

• Verified results for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General races
• Accepted 14 provisional ballots and rejected 1
• Processed results from Central Absentee Precinct (CAP) in-person and by-mail voting
• Reviewed results from Precincts 101, 201, 301, 401, and 402

The Board unanimously adjudicated 15 provisional and same‑day registration ballots from the June 17 Democratic primary. Fourteen ballots were accepted and counted, while one ballot from Precinct 401 was rejected. No hand counts were required for any provisional ballot. The Board will certify the final results after the provisional canvass is completed.

• Accepted all 5 provisional ballots from Precinct 101 (3 same‑day, 2 absentee)
• Accepted the single provisional ballot from Precinct 201 (absentee)
• Accepted both provisional ballots from Precinct 301 (1 same‑day, 1 absentee)
• Accepted 3 of 4 provisional ballots from Precinct 401; rejected 1 (same‑day in wrong precinct)
• Accepted the single provisional ballot from Precinct 402 (absentee)
• Accepted both provisional ballots from Central Absentee Precinct (in‑person) (same‑day)
• Total provisional ballots considered: 15; accepted: 14; rejected: 1
• All decisions were unanimous; no hand counts were required

City Council

City Council members are scheduled to attend the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) Policy Committee Meeting. The provided agenda contains only the meeting time and location.

City Council

Council voted to reconvene a closed session to discuss personnel matters for the Clerk of City Council. The council then voted to return to an open meeting. The body also approved Resolution 25‑43, which certifies the closed meeting.

• Reopened closed session for Clerk personnel discussion (5-0)
• Returned to open meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑43 certifying closed meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council voted to convene a closed session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) to discuss prospective candidates for the Clerk of City Council position. After the closed session, the council voted to return to an open meeting. The council then approved Resolution 25‑42, certifying the closed meeting. All three motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Closed session convened for Clerk hiring discussion (5-0)
• Return to open meeting approved (5-0)
• Resolution 25‑42 certifying closed meeting approved (5-0)

City Council

The provided agenda for the June 10, 2026, meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and a generic document structure. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

The City Council approved a resolution selecting Option C as the preferred local alternative for an additional Rappahannock River bridge. It also approved the consent agenda, appointed a new alcohol‑safety program officer, and adopted several past meeting minutes. Council members asked staff to study daycare special‑use permits, parking authority actions, ranked‑choice voting and trail‑expansion concerns.

• Approved consent agenda for eight board/commission minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-40, endorsing Option C for a new Rappahannock River bridge (6-1)
• Appointed Captain Rashawn Cowles to the Rappahannock Area Alcohol Safety Action Program (7-0)
• Adopted prior meeting minutes (Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 12 2024; May 27 2025) (7-0)
• Directed staff to review Daycare Special Use Permit requirements
• Requested a special Parking Authority meeting to address Lewis Street parking issues
• Asked staff to schedule a future work session on ranked‑choice voting
• Asked staff to explore security and parking options for the trail expansion

City Council

The council voted unanimously to convene a closed session, then to return to an open meeting, and approved Resolution 25‑39 certifying the closed meeting. No other substantive actions were decided; discussions on EDA candidates, geese population, and a potential new river crossing were informational only.

• Approved motion to convene closed session (7-0)
• Approved motion to return to open meeting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑39 certifying closed meeting (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for building alterations. The meeting includes a public hearing for a columbarium and structural repairs at 905 Princess Anne Street and storefront restorations at 1109 Caroline Street.

• COA 2505-0121: New columbarium, accessible entrance, and structural repairs at 905 Princess Anne Street
• COA 2504-107: Storefront paneling restoration and glass replacement at 1109 Caroline Street
• COA 2505-0119: Mechanical equipment at 715 Princess Anne Street
• COA 2505-0120: Gutter installation at 510 Princess Anne Street
• COA 2505-0122: Rooftop camera installation at 601 Caroline Street

The board confirmed a quorum, approved the agenda and the May 12 minutes, and cleared three consent items unanimously. It approved a storefront alteration at 1109 Caroline Street by a 5‑2 vote. It then approved limited structural repairs, columbarium installation, and alley‑entrance changes at 905 Princess Anne Street by a 6‑1 vote, and sent the remaining ramp and railing items to the July 14 meeting.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved May 12 minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑C (7-0)
• Approved COA 2504-107 storefront alteration at 1109 Caroline Street (5-2)
• Approved COA 2505-0121 limited structural repairs, columbarium, alley entrance at 905 Princess Anne Street (6-1)
• Tabled railing, ramp, and retaining‑wall details to July 14, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to elect officers and review budget updates. The body will also discuss several grant opportunities and a sports tourism RFP. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation regarding an InvestFXBG loan default.

• Election of Officers
• RIVERE grant opportunity via Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund
• T-Mobile Hometown grant opportunity
• Final draft of Sports Tourism RFP
• Closed meeting regarding InvestFXBG loan default litigation

The Economic Development Authority approved three grant actions: it amended the Fredericksburg Pride grant to allow the full $1,500 unrestricted, authorized staff to work on the RIVERE Brownfields Restoration grant application, and authorized staff to submit the T‑Mobile Hometown grant for up to $50,000. The board also elected new officers and adopted two resolutions to hold and certify a closed session on InvestFXBG loan litigation. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Amended Fredericksburg Pride grant to allow unrestricted use of $1,500 (6‑0)
• Authorized staff to work with RIVERE on a $50,000 Virginia Brownfields Restoration grant application (6‑0)
• Authorized staff to finalize and submit T‑Mobile Hometown grant for up to $50,000 for Archer RapidGate system (6‑0)
• Elected officers: Chair Meredith Schatz, Vice Chair Anita Crossfield, Treasurer Kevin Hughes, Secretary Mitzi Brown (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑06 to hold a closed meeting on InvestFXBG loan litigation (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑07 to certify the proper conduct of the closed session (6‑0)

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will meet to conduct general business and hear reports from board officers and the General Registrar. The board is scheduled to appoint Officers of Elections.

• Appointment of Officers of Elections (OOE)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 6, 2025 without changes. A motion to enter closed session to discuss election security matters was passed unanimously. Officer of Election assignments for the June 17 primary were approved unanimously. The next board meeting was set for July 1, 2025 and the meeting adjourned at 6:31 pm.

• Agenda approved (no changes)
• Minutes of May 6, 2025 approved (no changes)
• Closed‑session motion on election security passed unanimously
• Officer of Election assignments for June 17 primary approved unanimously
• Next meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025
• Meeting adjourned at 6:31 pm

City Council

City Council members will attend a meeting to update the community on the Dixon Park Connector Trail Project. The meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at the 100 block of Caroline Street.

• Community update on the Dixon Park Connector Trail Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review final recommendations for the Fredericksburg Forward! Comprehensive Plan, which guides the city's physical development. A public hearing regarding a data center project has been postponed.

• Final recommendations for the Fredericksburg Forward! Comprehensive Plan update
• Postponed public hearing for 1500 Gateway Rezoning and Special Use Permit for a proposed data center

The commission approved its agenda unanimously (6‑0). After a public hearing, members voted to approve the Fredericksburg Forward Comprehensive Plan, also unanimously (6‑0) with one commissioner absent. The Planning Director noted the review of the proposed data‑center project at 1500 Gateway Boulevard has been postponed.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Fredericksburg Forward Comprehensive Plan (6‑0, one member absent)
• Postponed review of proposed data‑center project on 1500 Gateway Boulevard (no vote recorded)

City Council

The agenda consists of standard procedural items including public comment, a consent agenda, and unfinished and new business. No specific legislative items or projects are detailed in the provided text.

The council approved the consent agenda, which included fee schedule amendments, a rezoning, and a vehicle purchase, with a 7‑0 vote. It then adopted the FY 2026 budget appropriation, authorizing funds for the next fiscal year, also by a unanimous vote. Additional resolutions authorized a design contract for Fire Station #3 and an addendum for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade, each passing 7‑0. The council also appointed members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board.

• Consent agenda items (fee schedule changes, rezoning, vehicle purchase) approved (7-0)
• Adoption of FY 2026 budget appropriation approved (7-0)
• Resolution 25-37 authorizing Fire Station #3 design contract approved (7-0)
• Resolution 25-38 approving wastewater treatment plant design addendum approved (7-0)
• Eileen Fairle appointed to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Dr. Clarie Curcio and Jason Parcell reappointed to Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (7-0)
• Adoption of September 2024 Work Session and May 2025 minutes approved (7-0)
• Resolution 25-31 authorizing purchase of six transit vehicles approved (7-0)

City Council

The City Council met on May 27, 2025 for a work session. Members heard candidate interviews for the Economic Development Authority, an update on the $180 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade, and a status report on the vacant commissioner and treasurer positions. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

City Council

City Council members will attend the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) Policy Committee Meeting. The provided agenda contains no other specific decisions or discussion items.

• Attendance at Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the FXBG Forward Comprehensive Plan Update, a major land-use policy document. The meeting also includes discussion of potential policies or applications, approval of previous meeting minutes, and general public comment periods.

• Public hearing on the Fredericksburg Forward Comprehensive Plan Update (FXBG Forward)
• Staff report and plan update documents available for review
• Old business and other business items
• Approval of draft minutes from 2023-08-23, 2025-02-12, and 2025-02-26 meetings
• General public comment period for non-agenda matters

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (6-0). The minutes from three prior meetings were adopted after a correction was noted. The public hearing on the Fredericksburg Forward Comprehensive Plan was continued to the May 28 meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• Minutes from Aug 23 2023, Feb 12 2025, and Feb 26 2025 adopted
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan continued to May 28

City Council

The council met on May 13, 2025 for a work session in the Large Conference Room. Council members and staff discussed candidate interviews for the EDA and BZA, the Small Area 8 South Dixon/Mayfield report, and FY 2026 budget options. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the session.

City Council

The provided agenda text is incomplete and contains only the meeting date, time, and presiding officer. No specific business items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The City Council approved Ordinance 25-05, setting the real estate tax rate for fiscal year 2026 at $0.80 per $100 of assessed value. It also approved Ordinance 25-06 to amend water and sewer fee rates, and Ordinances 25-07 and 25-08 to update planning, zoning, and building service fee schedules. In addition, Resolution 25-31 amended the FY 2025 budget to appropriate FY 2024 carryovers and fund capital projects, and the council adopted the consent agenda and recent meeting minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 25-05 (real estate tax rate $0.80/ $100) – Ayes 6, Nays 1
• Approved Ordinance 25-06 (water and sewer fee amendment) – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Approved Ordinance 25-07 (planning and zoning fee schedule) – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Approved Ordinance 25-08 (building services fee schedule) – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Approved Resolution 25-31 (FY 2025 budget amendment) – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Adopted consent agenda – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Adopted September 10, 2024 work session and April 2025 public hearing minutes – Ayes 7, Nays 0

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new applications for a single-family home and storefront changes. The board will also consider several sign installations and minor revisions via a consent agenda.

• COA 2501-0097: New one-and-one-half story single-family dwelling at 1407 Caroline Street
• COA 2504-107: Storefront alterations at 1109 Caroline Street
• COA 2504-0116: Storefront wood cladding and signage at 1002 Prince Edward Street
• Sign installations at 619 Caroline Street and 521 Sophia Street
• Pre-application discussion for St. George's Episcopal Church

The Architectural Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 14 meeting (7‑0). The consent agenda items for sign installations at 619 Caroline St. and 521 Sophia St. were approved after removing a third item (7‑0). In the public hearing, the Board approved the minor revisions at 1314 Sophia St. (7‑0), approved the 1407 Caroline St. single‑family dwelling with detailed conditions (7‑0), and moved the 1109 Caroline St. storefront application to the June 9 public hearing (7‑0). No decision was recorded for the 1002 Prince Edward St. application.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 14 minutes, 7-0
• Approved consent agenda items A and B after removing item C, 7-0
• Approved 1314 Sophia Street minor revisions, 7-0
• Approved 1407 Caroline Street single‑family dwelling with conditions, 7-0
• Continued 1109 Caroline Street storefront application to June 9 hearing, 7-0

Economic Development Authority

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on May 12, 2025, with key items including a draft Sports Tourism RFP, review of EDA grant applications, and a nomination discussion for officers. The board will also convene a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel on probable litigation regarding an InvestFXBG loan default. Committee reports on city relations, parking, workforce development, and tourism are scheduled.

• Draft Sports Tourism RFP discussed as old business
• EDA Grants Program Applications reviewed by Amy Peregoy
• Nomination discussion for slate of officers led by Chair Black
• Closed meeting per Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(7) for litigation consultation on InvestFXBG loan default
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025, and Treasurer's Report including FY2025 budget draft

The Economic Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and the April 14 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. The board then approved the draft budget for fiscal year 2026 with a 5‑0 vote. A separate motion approved $1,500 in deposit funds for the Fredericksburg Pride event, also by a 5‑0 vote. Other items were discussed but no further decisions were made.

• Agenda approved (5-0, 2 absent)
• April 14 minutes approved (5-0, 2 absent)
• Draft FY2026 budget approved (5-0, 2 absent)
• Fredericksburg Pride deposit funding $1,500 approved (5-0, 2 absent)
• Nomination subcommittee appointed (Chair Black named Ms. Brown and Ms. Crossfield)
• No decision on FSU Pickle and Grilled Cheese Festival grant application (discussion only)
• Sports tourism RFP sent for 30‑day review (no approval at this meeting)
• General support expressed for grant opportunity exploration

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will review and approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. They will discuss preparations for the June 2025 primary, including local rules and officer assignments. An update on Precinct 401 and a report from the General Registrar are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 1 and April 28, 2025
• Review of 2025 election calendar
• Discussion of local election rules and regulations
• Update on Precinct 401
• Approval of officer of election assignments for June 17 primary

The Electoral Board approved the agenda and minutes without changes. It unanimously authorized the Director of Elections to inspect Dorothy Hart Community Center and designate an alternate room for the June 17 primary if needed. The roster of Officers of Election for the June 17 primary was also approved unanimously, and the next meeting was set for Monday, June 2, 2024.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 1 and April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Director to inspect and designate alternate primary room (unanimous)
• Approved roster of Officers of Election for June 17 primary (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date for Monday, June 2, 2024 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss election security (unanimous)
• Certified closed session content as limited to exempt matters (unanimous)

City Council

This is not a regular City Council meeting. Council members will attend a Legislative Review event hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors at 718 Caroline Street. No formal decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Event is a legislative review, not a council business meeting
• Hosted by Chamber of Commerce and Realtors association
• Location: 718 Venue, 718 Caroline Street
• All council members listed as attending

Electoral Board

The Fredericksburg Electoral Board has postponed its April 25 closed work session to April 28, 2025, for Logic & Accuracy Testing on election equipment. A short open session will follow to discuss election-related matters.

• Logic & Accuracy Testing on election equipment
• Short open session to discuss election-related matters

The board held a closed session to perform Logic & Accuracy testing of voting machines for the June 17, 2025 primary. Testing confirmed accuracy for all Express Vote devices and most DS200 scanners, while one DS200 machine failed and will be repaired. The board then opened the session, verified the results, and finalized the agenda for the May 6 meeting.

• Conducted Logic & Accuracy testing of election equipment
• Confirmed accuracy for all Express Vote devices
• Confirmed accuracy for all DS200 scanners except one
• Identified one DS200 machine failure; scheduled repair
• Verified test results and signed result tapes
• Finalized agenda for May 6 meeting

Electoral Board

The Fredericksburg Electoral Board will hold a closed work session from 2-5 pm on April 25, 2025, to perform Logic & Accuracy Testing on election equipment, as required by Virginia Code § 24.2-632. A brief open session will follow to discuss election-related matters. This meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on equipment testing rather than policy decisions.

• Closed work session for Logic & Accuracy Testing on election equipment
• Open session to discuss election-related matters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for Mis Ojos Restaurante to allow alcohol sales at 1600 Princess Anne Street. The commission will also discuss the FXBG Forward! Comprehensive Plan update. Other items include approval of minutes from a joint meeting with City Council and general public comment.

• Special Use Permit SUP2500-0010 for alcohol sales at Mis Ojos Restaurante, 1600 Princess Anne Street
• Discussion of FXBG Forward! Comprehensive Plan update
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025 joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (7‑0). It then approved a Special Use Permit for Mis Ojos Restaurante at 1600 Princess Anne Street to allow alcohol sales, with specific operating hour conditions, by a 6‑0 vote. The January 22, 2025 joint Planning Commission minutes were adopted without objection.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Mis Ojos Restaurante with conditions (6-0)
• Adopted Jan 22, 2025 joint Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a one‑time $25,000 payment from the Opportunity Fund to hire an additional Main Street staff member. They also confirmed that Action 3 and Action 4 of the budget‑reduction plan are definite, while Action 1 will be decided later, Action 2 will be addressed as needed, and no action will be taken on Action 5. No other substantive decisions were made during the work session.

• Approved $25,000 one‑time Main Street hire from Opportunity Fund
• Action 3 of budget‑reduction plan declared definite
• Action 4 of budget‑reduction plan declared definite
• Action 1 of budget‑reduction plan set for later decision
• Action 2 of budget‑reduction plan to be addressed as needed
• No action taken on Action 5 of budget‑reduction plan

City Council

The provided agenda text for the City Council meeting on April 22, 2025, is extremely faint and not legible. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified from the source document.

• No items present in legible form

The council approved Ordinance 25-05 setting the real estate tax rate at $0.80 per $100 of assessed value for Fiscal Year 2026. It also approved Ordinance 25-04 moving Precinct 401 polling from New City Fellowship Church to the Schools Administration Building. Ordinance 25-06 amending water and sewer fee rates was approved, and the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved Precinct 401 polling place change (Ordinance 25-04) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved 2026 real estate tax rate of $0.80 per $100 assessed (Ordinance 25-05) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved amendment to water and sewer fee rates (Ordinance 25-06) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved consent agenda for transmittal of board and commission minutes – 7 ayes, 0 nays
• Adopted June 2024 work session minutes and April 8, 2025 public hearing and regular session minutes – 7 ayes, 0 nays

City Council

City Council members will attend a Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) Policy Committee Meeting. The provided agenda contains no specific action items or discussion topics.

City Council

The council met on April 15, 2025 for a public hearing. Presentations covered the FY26 budget, water and sewer rates, real‑estate tax increase, and funding requests from the SPCA, Thurman Brisben Center, Legal Aid Works, and Virginia Community Food Connections. No votes or approvals were recorded before the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

City Council

The City Council approved several FY 2026 budget proposals, giving a thumbs‑up to increased contributions to Empowerhouse and Hope House, the SPCA, and a Community Outreach Case Manager funded from unassigned balance. They also approved reallocating $20,000 of School Zone Safety Camera funds for interactive speed‑limit signs and a $585,000 reduction of the Revenue Stabilization Fund offset by a $.01 increase in the real‑estate tax rate. The Council supported fully funding the Main Street Program request and discussed a hiring slowdown and turnover credit increase.

• Approved increased contributions to Empowerhouse and Hope House (thumbs up)
• Approved adding $5,000 SPCA contribution back into FY 2026 budget (thumbs up)
• Approved use of $112,575 unassigned fund balance for Community Outreach Case Manager (thumbs up)
• Approved allocating $20,000 from School Zone Safety Camera funding for interactive speed‑limit signs (thumbs up)
• Approved reducing Revenue Stabilization Fund use by $585,000 with $.01 real‑estate tax rate increase (thumbs up)
• Approved fully funding the Main Street Program request (thumbs up)
• Discussed hiring slowdown and increasing turnover credit from $400,000 to $700,000 (no formal vote)
• Discussed potential cuts to non‑mandated expenditures and impact on CSA, library, and other services (no formal vote)

Economic Development Authority

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss a draft Request for Proposals for a Sports Tourism Feasibility Study, the first step toward assessing potential sports tourism development. Members will also consider authorizing an engineering letter for Dominion Energy and a letter requesting Technology Overlay District studies. The board will hear updates on the RIVERE Center, receive a treasurer's report, and review committee reports on various initiatives including InvestFXBG loans, parking improvements, and workforce development. Public comments are accepted at the start of the meeting.

• Draft RFP for Sports Tourism Feasibility Study
• Dominion Energy: Engineering Letter of Authorization
• FRA Letter – Technology Overlay District Studies Request
• RIVERE Center Update – Buck Cox
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025, and February 10, 2025

The board approved an additional $20,949.01 to cover the 50% match for two FRA studies, passing 7‑0. No funds were invoiced for the Dominion Energy Letter of Authorization, so the $200,000 allocation remains in the Opportunity Fund. The agenda and both sets of meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved after moving item 8 to 13 (6-0)
• February 10, 2025 minutes approved (7-0)
• March 10, 2025 minutes approved (7-0)
• Funding increase of $20,949.01 for FRA studies approved (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold public hearings on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including building alterations at 801 Sophia Street, a door replacement at 1108 Sophia Street, and a new accessory structure at 1320 Caroline Street. Three sign installations on the consent agenda at 706 Princess Anne Street, 1010 Charles Street, and 215 William Street are expected to be approved collectively. A proposed new dwelling at 1407 Caroline Street has been deferred to the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Consent agenda: sign installations at 706 Princess Anne St, 1010 Charles St, and 215 William St
• Public hearing: COA 2503-0103 – alterations at 801 Sophia St (brick coating, message board replacement, rear entry)
• Public hearing: COA 2503-0104 – door and mailbox replacement at 1108 Sophia St
• Public hearing: COA 2503-0105 – 196 sq ft accessory structure at 1320 Caroline St
• Deferred: new dwelling at 1407 Caroline St moved to May 12, 2025

The Architectural Review Board postponed consideration of the 1407 Caroline Street application (COA 2501‑0097) to the May 12, 2025 meeting. No other applications were decided; the board only received comments from the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation on the Sophia Street projects.

• Deferred 1407 Caroline Street project (COA 2501‑0097) to May 12, 2025

Planning Commission

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussions on the FXBG Forward Comprehensive Plan update, an Area 8 update from consultants, and a Capital Improvement Plan update from Finance Director Amanda Six. No public hearings on specific applications are listed; the session focuses on policy discussion and committee reports.

• Area 8 update with Rhodeside and Harwell, Inc.
• Capital Improvement Plan update with Finance Director Amanda Six
• FXBG Forward Comprehensive Plan update and discussion
• Approval of draft minutes from March 26 joint meeting and April 3 CIP committee meeting

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a 7‑0 vote. No other motions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The meeting included updates on Area 8, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

City Council

The April 5, 2026 agenda for the Fredericksburg City Council consists solely of a statement that the image is too blurry to transcribe, so no meeting items, decisions, or discussions are identifiable.

The City Council approved an amendment to the 2015 Comprehensive Plan to adopt a new Small Area Plan for Planning Area 5 (D25‑156 thru D25‑157). The amendment updates the city’s planning framework for that area. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted amendment to 2015 Comprehensive Plan for new Small Area Plan, Planning Area 5 (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The City Council gave a thumbs‑up to increase SPCA funding by $2,500, taking the money from the contingency fund. Proposals to fully fund Hope House ($45,000) and Empowerhouse ($29,000) by reducing funding to the Thurman Brisben Center, and to fund about $115,000 for the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, were discussed but no vote was recorded. No regulatory actions on tobacco, vape, or tattoo businesses were decided.

• Approved $2,500 SPCA funding increase (thumbs up)
• Discussed Hope House and Empowerhouse funding reallocation (no vote recorded)
• Discussed $115,000 funding for Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (no vote recorded)
• No decision made on tobacco/vape or tattoo use regulations

Planning Commission

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission will hold a committee discussion on the City Manager's proposed FY26 Capital Improvement Plan budget. This is a discussion item only, with no voting or public hearing listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the City Manager's FY26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget

The CIP Committee reviewed the City Manager’s proposed FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan budget. Members discussed next steps for the Planning Commission’s final recommendation to the City Manager and City Council. A full discussion is scheduled for the regular Planning Commission meeting on April 9, and a conference call is planned for April 11 to finalize the recommendation. No formal actions or votes were taken.

Local Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals

The Local Board of Building Code Appeals and Local Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals are holding their annual meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items including approval of previous minutes, election of a chair and vice chair, and adoption of 2025 bylaws for both boards. No new appeals or code changes are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes for the Local Building Board Code of Appeals
• Election of a Chair for the Local Board of Building Code Appeals
• Election of a Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2025 LBBCA (Building Code) Bylaws
• Adoption of 2025 LBFPCA (Fire Prevention Code) Bylaws

The board approved the June 15, 2023 meeting minutes. Members elected John Mersiovsky as Chairman and Chris Huie as Vice‑Chairman. Both the Local Board of Building Code Appeals and Local Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals bylaws were amended to add ordinance 10‑213A, term limits, and correct numbering, and the revised bylaws were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected John Mersiovsky as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Chris Huie as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Amended both bylaws to include ordinance 10‑213A, term limits, and numbering corrections (unanimous)
• Adopted the revised LBBCA and LBFPCA bylaws (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Local Board of Building Code Appeals

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific cases, decisions, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

The board elected John Mersiovsky as Chairman and Chris Huie as Vice‑Chairman, each by unanimous verbal vote. It approved the original LBBCA and LBFPCA bylaws and then unanimously amended both to add ordinance 10‑213A, term‑limit language, and correct numbering. The revised bylaws were adopted unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:58 pm.

• John Mersiovsky elected Chairman (unanimous)
• Chris Huie elected Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved LBBCA and LBFPCA bylaws (unanimous)
• Amended both bylaws to add ordinance 10‑213A, term limits, and numbering correction (unanimous)
• Adopted revised bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes from June 15 2023 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn made by Farrell, seconded by Colombo; meeting adjourned at 1:58 pm

City Council

The City Council and School Board presented their FY 2026 financial plans and discussed the $12 million holdback, including about $3 million for schools. Council members asked questions about a proposed behavior‑support classroom, staffing, and funding gaps for Title I and Head Start programs. Suggestions were made to reallocate $25,650 from Thurman Brisben to the Lois Anne Hope House, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Electoral Board

The Fredericksburg Electoral Board will meet to discuss and approve administrative items including minutes from prior meetings, the 2025 election calendar, and planning for the June 2025 primary. They will also receive the General Registrar's report, consider new business, and may enter closed session. Approval of new Officers of Election is also on the agenda.

• Review and update the 2025 election calendar
• Planning for the June 2025 primary election
• Report from the General Registrar
• Potential closed session for confidential matters
• Approval of new Officers of Election

The board approved the agenda (with two typographical corrections) and approved the March 4 and March 10 meeting minutes without changes. It unanimously adopted the Standards of Conduct for Election and Registration Officials presented at the VEBA conference. The board also voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss election‑security matters and deferred consideration of Officer of Election applicants until more candidates are available.

• Approved agenda with two changes (unanimous)
• Approved March 4 and March 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Standards of Conduct for Election and Registration Officials (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session to discuss election security (unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of Officer of Election applicants (decision to defer)
• Set next meeting for May 6, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a joint work session with City Council to discuss the Comprehensive Plan, including the Fredericksburg Forward staff report, final content draft, and project timeline. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda; the rest is procedural business such as public comment periods and approval of minutes.

• Joint work session with City Council on the Comprehensive Plan (Fredericksburg Forward staff report, final content draft, project timeline)
• Public hearing items (no specific items listed for public hearing on this agenda)
• Approval of draft minutes from December 11, 2024

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission held a meeting on March 26, 2025 to present a draft update of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The presentation covered the plan’s purpose, timeline, community engagement activities, and chapter outlines for topics such as mobility, housing, historic preservation, and open space. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The Planning Commission is holding a supplementary meeting jointly with the City Council to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. The draft plan is available online or by mail. No votes or decisions are anticipated at this discussion-only session.

• Joint discussion with City Council on the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Draft plan available at fredericksburgva.gov/forward or by mailed copy

City Council

The provided document contains fragmented text and characters that do not form a coherent agenda. No decisions or discussion items can be identified.

The Council unanimously approved Resolution 25‑20, an agreement with Fredericksburg City Public Schools for shared use of facilities and grounds. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 25‑19 to commit unassigned general fund balances to various purposes. Additionally, the Council appointed Thomas Johnson to the Planning Commission with a 5‑0 vote and extended his term through his first term with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 25‑20 (school facilities sharing) – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Approved Resolution 25‑19 (commit unassigned general fund balances) – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Appointed Thomas Johnson to Planning Commission – Ayes 5, Nays 0
• Extended Thomas Johnson’s term through first term – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Approved closed session for litigation consultation – Ayes 7, Nays 0
• Certified closed meeting – Ayes 6, Nays 0
• Approved consent agenda – Ayes 5, Nays 2

City Council

The council reviewed FY 2026 budget items, capital improvement plans, police vehicle needs, and tax rate proposals. It agreed to advertise a $0.06 increase in the real estate tax rate. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

• Agreed to advertise $.06 increase in the Real Estate Tax rate

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a pre-application discussion for 801 Sophia Street. No decisions are expected; the board is providing early feedback on a proposed project at that address.

• Pre-application discussion for 801 Sophia Street

The Architectural Review Board met on March 24, 2025 with a quorum of five members and approved the agenda as written. The board held a pre‑application discussion with the applicant about the proposed work at 801 Sophia Street, covering facade coating, drainage, wood trim, a new landing, electrical and AC changes, and the marquee. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on the project were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Approved agenda as written

Recreation Commission

The Fredericksburg Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on the FXBG Forward Comprehensive Plan from the Planning and Building Department. The commission will also discuss old business items including master plans, a school memorandum of agreement, commission orientation, and a friends group. New business items include approval of tree planting, budget, street closures, and the park stewards program. Public comment will be taken before these discussions.

• Presentation on the FXBG Forward Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of new tree planting approvals
• Budget review for recreation department
• Discussion of street closure requests

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were recorded; the discussion on orientation materials was postponed to the next meeting. The commission received updates on master plans, a school memorandum of use, tree‑planting authority, budget constraints, street‑closure policy, the Park Steward program, and the new mascot.

• Approved Dec. 5, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

This is a community meeting hosted by the NAACP and Mayfield Civic Association, not a regular legislative session. Council members are attending to hear discussion regarding the CSX relocated split-point derail device.

• Discussion of CSX relocated split-point derail device at Mayfield Civic Association

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will meet to interview two applicants for the Planning Commission and discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda; items are listed for discussion only.

• Planning Commission interviews (2 candidates)
• Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget discussions

The City Council held a work session to interview two Planning Commission applicants and review the FY 2026 budget. No formal votes were taken; the Council discussed budget priorities, including a proposed real estate tax increase, use of fund balance, and the elimination of a transportation planner position. The Council informally agreed to extend a contract with Preston Bryant for another year.

• Interviewed Planning Commission applicants Matthew Kelly and Thomas Johnson
• Discussed FY 2026 budget, including proposed $0.03 real estate tax increase
• Informally agreed to extend Preston Bryant's contract for one year
• Reviewed use of fund balance, including $1M to revenue stabilization and $1M to VRS/OPEB
• Discussed eliminating transportation planner position due to hiring difficulties

City Council

This agenda consists solely of the City Council's attendance at a Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee meeting. No other business items, ordinances, or resolutions are listed.

• Council to attend FAMPO Policy Committee meeting at 406 Princess Anne Street at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on a Special Use Permit for 5 townhouses at 36 units per acre and on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment to adopt the Area 5 University/Central U.S. Route 1 Small Area Plan and rezone 13.2007 acres along Emancipation Highway. They will also elect officers, discuss a Capital Improvement Plan Committee, and receive an update on the Downtown Traffic Engineering Study.

• Special Use Permit SUP2500-0009 for 5 townhouses (36 units/acre) on property with 3 existing units
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to adopt the Area 5 University / Central U.S. Route 1 Small Area Plan
• Zoning Map Amendment ZMA2410-0006 to rezone 13.2007 acres from Commercial Shopping Center to Commercial Highway with form-based regulations at 1245-1293 Emancipation Hwy, 1201-1223 Emancipation Hwy, 1209 Snowden St, and 1215 Snowden St
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Update on the Downtown Traffic Engineering Study

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for 5 townhouses at 400 Princess Anne Street (5-1), with conditions including a crosswalk, tree protection, and sprinkler systems. The Commission also voted 6-0 to adopt the Area 5 University/Central U.S. Route 1 Small Area Plan and recommend a zoning map amendment for 13.2 acres. David Durham was elected Chairman.

• Recommended approval of SUP2500-0009 for 5 townhouses at 400 Princess Anne St (5-1)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Area 5 Small Area Plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Map Amendment ZMA2410-0006 (6-0)
• Elected David Durham as Chairman (4-1)
• Appointed Carey Whitehead to CIP Committee
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Adopted November 13, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council held a work session to discuss several items, including interviews for Planning Commission appointments, a commemoration plan for the nation's 250th anniversary, a proposed schools/city parks agreement, and a draft policy to tighten street closure rules. No formal votes were taken; the council heard presentations and directed staff on next steps, including bringing the street closure policy for adoption in July and an ordinance for a polling place change.

• Interviewed Planning Commission applicants John Hague and Jason Hillman
• Reviewed FXBG 250 commemoration plan and logo
• Discussed proposed schools/city parks MOU for expanded programming
• Reviewed draft street closure policy with new restrictions and fees, to be adopted in July
• Discussed relocating Precinct 401 polling place from New City Fellowship to School Administration building

City Council

The provided agenda text contains no legible information, decisions, or discussion topics. It consists of unintelligible characters and boilerplate fragments.

The Fredericksburg City Council approved a special use permit for Dominion Care to operate a school at 1931 Plank Road, and approved on second read the Technology Overlay District to encourage data center campuses, along with amended proffers for the Neon Project in Celebrate Virginia South. The council also approved resolutions authorizing $947,722 in motor fuels tax funds for transportation projects and planning for the city's 300th anniversary. The FY 2026 budget was presented but not voted on.

• Approved special use permit for Dominion Care school at 1931 Plank Road (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02 establishing Technology Overlay District (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 accepting amended proffers for Neon Project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-15 authorizing $947,722 for transportation projects (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-16 for 300th anniversary planning (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for vehicle barrier and library repairs (7-0)
• Appointed Councilor Finn to Parking Advisory Committee and Vice-Mayor Frye to Regional Group Home Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Tanya Green to Fredericksburg Arts Commission (7-0)

Electoral Board

This is a special meeting between the Fredericksburg Electoral Board and Fredericksburg City Schools to discuss using school facilities as polling places for elections. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Discussion of using Fredericksburg City Schools facilities for elections

The Electoral Board decided to use the Fredericksburg City Schools Administrative Offices gym as the new polling place for Precinct 401, starting with the November 2025 election. This follows New City Fellowship's decision to stop hosting the precinct after November 2024. The board also petitioned for an emergency temporary relocation to the voter registration office to meet the March 18 deadline for permanent moves.

• Selected FCPS gym as Precinct 401 polling place for November 2025
• Petitioned Virginia Dept. of Elections for emergency temporary relocation to voter registration office
• Set end of May deadline to formalize polling place relocation

Economic Development Authority

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting, including a new business item on a feasibility study for a business prospect property. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, a treasurer's report, and various committee updates.

• Business Prospect Property Feasibility Study – Josh Summits
• Treasurer's Report: EDA Budget Update and Financial Statement February 2025
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025
• Public Comments period
• Committee reports on City Relations, InvestFXBG Loan, Parking, Strategic Investments, Workforce Development, Tourism, Main Street, Marketing, and Business Relations

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority approved a $10,000 allocation for a property feasibility study to support a confidential IT company considering relocating its headquarters to the city, potentially bringing about 200 employees. The study will be owned by the EDA and can be used to market the property if the company does not proceed. The board also discussed regional competition and the need for a comprehensive city-level incentive package.

• Approved $10,000 for property feasibility study (7-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0, Griffin absent)
• Approved February 10, 2025 minutes (6-0, Griffin absent)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on several certificate of appropriateness applications, including a continued application for a second-story addition at 314 William Street, a new residence at 1407 Caroline Street, a roof replacement at 1212 Prince Edward Street, and facade alterations at 922 Caroline Street. The consent agenda covers a sign installation at 411 Lafayette Boulevard and storm window installation at 1216 Caroline Street. The board will also discuss draft comments on the city's Comprehensive Plan.

• Continued application COA 2501-0093: second-story addition to commercial building at 314 William Street
• New application COA 2501-0097: new 1.5-story residence on vacant lot at 1407 Caroline Street
• New application COA 2502-0098: standing seam metal roof replacement at 1212 Prince Edward Street
• New application COA 2502-0099: storefront restoration and alterations to mixed-use building at 922 Caroline Street
• Consent items: sign installation at 411 Lafayette Boulevard and storm window installation at 1216 Caroline Street

The Architectural Review Board received comments from the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications. No decisions were recorded in the provided minutes; the document consists solely of HFFI's advisory comments on the projects.

• No formal decisions recorded in the minutes
• HFFI commented on COA 2501-0093 for 314 William Street, requesting drainage details
• HFFI commented on COA 2501-0097 for 1407 Caroline Street, requesting more measurements and setback adjustments
• HFFI commented on COA 2502-0099 for 922 Caroline Street, supporting the rehabilitation plan

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board will consider replacing a precinct at New City Fellowship. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 2024, a report from the General Registrar, and potential closed session. The board will certify the closed session and approve new officers of election.

• Replacement Precinct for New City Fellowship
• Approval of minutes from Electoral Board meeting February 4, 2024
• Report of the General Registrar
• Approval of New Officers of Election

The Electoral Board voted to petition the Virginia Department of Elections for a temporary emergency relocation of Precinct 401 to the Office of Voter Registration and Elections for the June 17 Primary, after determining that was in the best interest of the city and citizens. The board will work with the City Manager and City Council to set a timeline for a permanent relocation before the November 4 election deadline of August 3. The board also approved the agenda and February minutes, deferred a single Officer of Election application, and held a closed session on election security and personnel.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes without changes
• Petitioned Virginia Dept. of Elections for temporary emergency relocation of Precinct 401 to Voter Registration office for June 17 Primary
• Scheduled follow-up with City Manager and City Council on permanent Precinct 401 relocation before Aug. 3 deadline
• Deferred consideration of one Officer of Election application until more applicants are available
• Held closed session on election security and personnel (unanimous, 6:06-6:15 pm)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia law (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a supplementary meeting specifically to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes a community meeting portion for public input on the update. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Community meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update

The Planning Commission convened a supplementary meeting to host the third community meeting for the Fredericksburg Forward Comprehensive Plan update. No formal decisions were made; the session was dedicated to presenting the draft plan, gathering public input, and discussing next steps. The public comment deadline is March 5, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Held community meeting #3 for Comprehensive Plan update
• Set public comment deadline for March 5, 2025

City Council

The posted agenda for the February 26, 2026 City Council meeting consists entirely of generic text about the English language rather than any meeting items, motions, or public hearings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Fredericksburg City Council held a public hearing and voted unanimously to approve a comprehensive plan amendment, a first-read ordinance establishing a Technology Overlay District (TOD) for data centers in Celebrate Virginia South, and a first-read ordinance accepting amended proffers for the Neon Project. The votes were 7-0 for each item. The council also approved several routine resolutions and appointments.

• Approved Resolution 25-10 amending the 2015 Comprehensive Plan for technology center development (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02 on first read establishing the Technology Overlay District and zoning map amendment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 on first read accepting amended proffers for the Neon Project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-07 appointing Alexandra B. Rhodes as Assistant City Attorney (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-08 confirming the declaration of local emergency for Winter Storm Harlow (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-09 adopting park site master plans for Old Mill Park, Ficklen Island, and Alum Spring Park (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-11 appropriating funds for a vehicle barrier system for the hazardous materials team (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-12 appropriating funds for library building repairs (7-0)

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a proposed solar lease with CPG Community Power Group for closed landfill sites, a General Assembly update, and a detailed review of the Technology Overlay District (TOD) ordinance for data centers, including building height, setbacks, noise, and water use. The Council agreed to continue negotiations and bring items back for formal action at a regular session.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Agreed to continue negotiating solar lease terms with CPG Community Power Group
• Discussed TOD ordinance details; no final decisions made
• Council agreed to change noise measurement to 'habitable space' (Item 6)
• Council agreed to clarify water service agreement language (Item 9)
• Council did not support Item 15 (open space requirement)
• Deferred decision on building height (70 vs 90 feet) to regular session

City Council

This is not a regular City Council meeting; instead, council members are attending the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) Policy Committee meeting on February 24, 2025. No specific agenda items for discussion or decision are listed beyond the attendance itself.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review a pre-application discussion for a property at 922 Caroline Street, consider a nomination for the Fall Hill Avenue Medical Historic District, and review draft content for the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes standard procedural items and an opportunity for public comment.

• Pre-application discussion for 922 Caroline Street
• National Register nomination for Fall Hill Avenue Medical Historic District
• Comprehensive Plan Content Draft review

The Architectural Review Board held a pre-application discussion for 922 Caroline Street, with members expressing support for the revised plan. The board also discussed the Fall Hill Avenue Medical Historic District nomination and a draft comprehensive plan, but took no formal votes or decisions.

• Pre-application discussion for 922 Caroline Street held; no formal action taken
• Fall Hill Avenue Medical Historic District nomination discussed; follow-up committee meeting scheduled for March 6
• Comprehensive Plan content draft reviewed; feedback provided on historic preservation chapter

City Council

The City Council is holding a special session to address time-sensitive matters. The body will certify a previous closed meeting and take action to fill the interim vacancy for the Ward 3 Council seat.

• Certification of the February 4, 2025 closed meeting
• Nomination and appointment of a Ward 3 Councilor

The Fredericksburg City Council unanimously certified closed meetings from January 28 and February 4, 2025. Council then voted 6-0 to appoint Susanna R. Finn to fill the Ward 3 seat vacated by Dr. Timothy Duffy, who resigned effective January 1, 2025. Finn was sworn in by Judge Gordon F. Willis and joined the Council at the dais.

• Certified closed meetings of January 28 and February 4, 2025 (6-0)
• Appointed Susanna R. Finn as Ward 3 Councilor (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning and comprehensive plan amendments. Key discussions include the creation of a Technology Overlay District and a special use permit for a school.

• Proposed Technology Overlay District covering 253 +/- acres in Celebrate Virginia South
• Zoning Proffer Amendment for the Neon Project (GPIN 7860-50-3126 and 7860-40-5307)
• Special Use Permit for Dominion Academy school at 1931 Plank Road
• Rezoning of approximately 13.2007 acres from Commercial Shopping Center to Commercial Highway in Area 5
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to adopt a Small Area Plan for Planning Area 5

The Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the Technology Overlay District package, which included a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, UDO text amendment, zoning map amendment, and proffer amendment for the NEON project. The commission also approved a Special Use Permit for Dominion Academy, a private school for special needs students, by a 7-0 vote. The Area 5 Small Area Plan public hearing was deferred to the March 12 meeting.

• Recommended denial of Technology Overlay District package (4-3)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Dominion Academy school (7-0)
• Deferred Area 5 Small Area Plan public hearing to March 12
• Extended meeting beyond 11 p.m. time limit (6-1)

City Council

The February 11, 2025 City Council meeting was cancelled because of inclement weather. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda included a nomination and appointment for the vacant Ward 3 council seat, budget amendments for a fire-department vehicle barrier grant and library building repairs, and approval of commission minutes.

City Council

This meeting was cancelled before any items could be discussed or decided. The agenda included a communications update, a proposed solar lease update, and an FXBG250 item, but none were considered.

• Meeting cancelled – no actions taken

Economic Development Authority

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider adopting amended and restated bylaws. The agenda consists solely of this single item; no other business is listed.

• Consideration of amended and restated bylaws for the Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss an agreement for the Marine Corps Historic Half race, a comprehensive plan update, and proposed amended bylaws. The board will also receive a budget and financial update for January 2025 along with committee reports on topics such as parking, workforce development, and tourism.

• Amended and Restated Bylaws – review and possible action
• Marine Corps Historic Half Agreement – proposed sponsorship or support agreement
• Comprehensive Plan Update – discussion of upcoming planning process
• Treasurer’s Report: EDA Budget Update and Financial Statement January 2025
• Committee reports covering parking, workforce development, tourism, and business relations

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority approved amended and restated bylaws, updating address, meeting format, remote participation, and check-signing process. It also approved executing the agreement with the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, funded from the Sports Tourism Fund. The board received updates on the Comprehensive Plan and various committee reports.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted amended and restated bylaws (5-0)
• Approved executing Marine Corps Historic Half agreement (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on three new certificate of appropriateness applications, including a request to add a second story at 314 William Street and replace a wood garage door with aluminum and glass at 822 Caroline Street. The board will also consider consent agenda items for a sign, fence, and minor exterior alteration, and discuss the Fall Hill Avenue Medical Historic District National Register nomination.

• Public hearing for second story addition at 314 William Street (commercial building)
• Public hearing for garage door replacement at 822 Caroline Street
• Public hearing for application at 1101 Gateway Boulevard (details not provided)
• Discussion of Fall Hill Avenue Medical Historic District National Register nomination
• Consent agenda: sign installation at 810 Caroline Street, fence at 1106 Princess Anne Street, minor exterior alteration at 240 Charles Street

The minutes contain only comments from the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) on agenda items, not official ARB decisions. HFFI supports staff's recommendation to approve the COA for 822 Caroline Street, requests additional information for 314 William Street, and supports the rehabilitation plan for 1101 Gateway Boulevard. No formal votes or outcomes are recorded.

• No formal decisions recorded; minutes are HFFI comments only
• HFFI supports approval of COA 2501-0092 for 822 Caroline Street
• HFFI requests more info on roof slope, drainage, and parapet for COA 2501-0093 at 314 William Street
• HFFI supports rehabilitation plan for COA 2501-0095 at 1101 Gateway Boulevard

City Council

At a special work session, the Fredericksburg City Council will hold a closed session to interview prospective candidates and discuss an appointment to fill the Ward 3 City Councilor vacancy. The meeting is the only item on the agenda.

• Closed session under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) to interview candidates and discuss appointment to the vacant Ward 3 council seat

The City Council met in a special work session and held a closed meeting to interview candidates for the Ward 3 City Councilor vacancy. The council voted to reconvene the closed session from January 28, return to open meeting, and certify the closed meeting via Resolution 25-06. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reconvened closed session of January 28 (5-0)
• Returned to open meeting (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-06 certifying closed meeting (6-0)

Electoral Board

The Fredericksburg Electoral Board is meeting to handle standard administrative business, including approval of prior meeting minutes, discussion of equipment custodian requirements, and a replacement precinct for New City Fellowship. The board will also consider new officers of election and may enter closed session. Public comments are accepted at the start of the meeting.

• Replacement precinct for New City Fellowship
• Approval of new officers of election
• Equipment custodian requirements discussion
• Approval of minutes from November and December 2024 meetings
• Opportunity for public speakers on election-related topics

The Electoral Board unanimously accepted the General Registrar's recommendation not to hire a replacement Equipment Custodian, with duties absorbed by staff and vendors. The board also approved new Officer of Election applications and recertified existing officers, except for twelve inactive ones. A new precinct site for Precinct 201 is being sought, with a March 18 deadline.

• Approved not hiring a replacement Equipment Custodian (unanimous)
• Approved Officer of Election applications except two without voting history (unanimous)
• Approved recertification of existing Officers of Election except twelve inactive (unanimous)
• Tabled Equipment Custodian discussion to Closed Session, then approved recommendation (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hold a second-reading vote on Ordinance 25-01 to repeal the Railroad Station Overlay District and amend the zoning map. A closed session is scheduled to discuss candidates for the vacant Ward 3 councilor seat. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Councilor Timothy P. Duffy, a public hearing and comment period, and transmittal of board minutes.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-01 to repeal the Railroad Station Overlay District and amend the official zoning map
• Closed session under Virginia Code to discuss prospective candidates for the Ward 3 City Councilor vacancy
• Proclamation for Councilor Timothy P. Duffy
• Update on the City Council vacancy process from Mayor Devine
• Consent agenda transmitting minutes from the Architectural Review Board (Dec. 9, 2024) and Recreation Commission (Dec. 5, 2024)

The Fredericksburg City Council voted 5-1 to repeal the Railroad Station Overlay District and amend the zoning map, with Mayor Devine dissenting. The council also approved the consent agenda, held a closed session to discuss Ward 3 vacancy applicants, and discussed several agenda items including a federal funding freeze, tattoo parlor regulations, and potential restrictions on vape and hemp sales near schools.

• Approved consent agenda transmitting Architectural Review Board and Recreation Commission minutes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-01 repealing Railroad Station Overlay District and amending zoning map (5-1)
• Approved closed session to discuss Ward 3 vacancy candidates (6-0)
• Approved return to open session and reconvene closed session on February 4 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-05 certifying closed meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive presentations on three topics: an HR recruitment update, master plan updates for Old Mill Park, Ficklen Island, and Alum Spring Park, and an update on the Urban Forestry Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of informational briefings.

• HR recruitment update
• Parks site master plans update for Old Mill Park, Ficklen Island, and Alum Spring Park
• Urban Forestry Program update

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received presentations on HR recruitment efforts, master plans for Old Mill Park, Ficklen Island, and Alum Spring Park, and the urban forestry program. All items were informational only.

• No formal decisions made; all items were informational

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold pre-application discussions for properties at 922-924 Caroline Street and 314 William Street. The board will also consider transmitting a proposed National Register nomination for the Fall Hill Avenue Medical Historic District.

• Pre-application discussion for 922-924 Caroline Street
• Pre-application discussion for 314 William Street
• Transmittal of proposed National Register nomination for Fall Hill Avenue Medical Historic District

The Architectural Review Board held two pre-application discussions, one for a mixed-use redevelopment at 922-924 Caroline Street and another for changes at 314 William Street. No formal decisions were made; the board provided guidance for future applications. The meeting also included a reminder about an upcoming public meeting for a National Register nomination.

• Held pre-application discussion for 922-924 Caroline Street redevelopment
• Held pre-application discussion for 314 William Street design changes
• Noted Vice Chair Penick's conflict of interest on Caroline Street item
• Adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a joint public input session with City Council regarding a proposed Technology Overlay District. The commission will also consider a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for Planning Area 5.

• Public input session on the proposed Technology Overlay District
• Proposed amendment to the 2015 Comprehensive Plan for a New Small Area Plan for Planning Area 5
• Rezoning of approximately 13.2007 acres in Planning Area 5 from Commercial Shopping Center to Commercial Highway
• Discussion of Art In The Streets

The Planning Commission held a joint work session with City Council to review the proposed Technology Overlay District (TOD) ordinance, which would allow data center campuses in parts of Celebrate Virginia South. Staff presented recommendations on minimum campus size, noise limits, water use, and building heights. The Commission also discussed the Area 5 Small Area Plan, including proposed text changes and a zoning map amendment to apply the T-5C Core-Corridor transect to certain parcels. No formal votes were taken; the items are scheduled for public hearings in February.

• Reviewed TOD ordinance draft; no action taken
• Discussed staff recommendations on noise, water, and building height standards
• Reviewed Area 5 Small Area Plan proposed text changes
• Discussed zoning map amendment for T-5C transect application
• Scheduled Planning Commission public hearing for Feb. 12 on TOD and Area 5

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission hold a joint work session to hear public input on establishing a Technology Overlay District. The agenda includes a presentation on the proposed district, followed by the regular Planning Commission meeting.

• Public input session on establishing a Technology Overlay District

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint public input session on the proposed Technology Overlay District (TOD). No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with a presentation and public comments. The meeting was recessed to allow the Planning Commission to continue its regular meeting.

• Held joint work session on Technology Overlay District (no vote)
• Recessed meeting to continue Planning Commission regular session

Recreation Commission

The Fredericksburg Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on site master plans for Old Mill Park/Ficklen Island and Alum Spring Park, along with an update on master plan implementation. The meeting also includes approval of December 2024 minutes, public comment, and discussion of old and new business. Upcoming events include a Snowball Fight Melee on February 8 and a Fine Arts Show and Sale in March.

• Presentation and discussion of site master plans for Old Mill Park/Ficklen Island and Alum Spring Park
• Update on Parks, Recreation and Events Master Plan implementation
• Approval of Recreation Commission minutes from December 5, 2024
• Opportunity for public comment
• Noteworthy dates: Snowball Fight Melee (Feb 8) and Fine Arts Show and Sale (Mar 13-16)

The Fredericksburg Recreation Commission unanimously endorsed the final Master Plan for Old Mill Park, Ficklen Island, and Alum Spring Park, which will be presented at the next Council work session on January 28. The commission also discussed creating a charter for a Friends Group and requested staff to revisit the snow removal priority list regarding the canal path. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed Master Plan for Old Mill Park, Ficklen Island, and Alum Spring Park (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to create a Friends Group charter and implementation steps for commission endorsement
• Requested staff to revisit snow removal priority list regarding canal path

City Council

The City Council will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed Technology Overlay Zoning District. A Planning Commission candidate interview and the annual Parks presentation and master plan update are also on the agenda. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Interview of Planning Commission candidate
• Joint work session on Technology Overlay Zoning District
• Parks Annual Presentation and Master Plan Update
• Document: 2025-01-14 PRESENTATION -COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT WORK SESSION -TECH OVERLAY DISTRICT - FINAL.PDF

The City Council held a joint work session with the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed Technology Overlay Zoning District (TOD) for data center development. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, with discussion on noise standards, water usage, building heights, and minimum acreage. Council requested staff to bring back more information on several topics, including generator noise and water service agreements.

• Requested to move generator noise time limit from midnight to 9:00 p.m. (discussion only)
• Requested more information on generator noise and testing (Councilor Mackintosh)
• Requested aggressive timeline for water infrastructure in Water Service Agreement (Councilor Mackintosh)
• Requested staff to look at adoption impacts on Central and South ends regulating plans (Durham)
• Discussed requiring renewable energy certificates (RECs) for net zero alignment (discussion only)
• Discussed minimum acreage for data center campus (150 acres vs. smaller) (discussion only)

City Council

The Fredericksburg City Council will hold a public hearing on repealing the Railroad Station Overlay District and consider a package for the Jeremiah Community and Virginia Supportive Housing project, including a rezoning of 25.92 acres to Planned Development-Residential and a special use permit for a 189-unit institutional housing project. The council will also vote on a resolution to begin creating a Technology Overlay District and appoint members to the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing on first read of ordinance to repeal the Railroad Station Overlay District and amend the zoning map
• Second read of ordinance 24-27 authorizing a deed to vacate unimproved portions of Roffman Road and Bakersfield Lane rights of way
• Second read of ordinance 24-28 to rezone 25.92 acres from R-2 to Planned Development-Residential (PD-R) with proffered conditions
• Resolution to grant a Special Use Permit for a 189-unit institutional housing project (Jeremiah Community / Virginia Supportive Housing)
• Resolution to initiate an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Ordinance, and zoning map to create a Technology Overlay District

The City Council approved on first read Ordinance 25-01 to repeal the Railroad Station Overlay District (RSO) and amend the zoning map, with a 5-1 vote. The repeal will revert affected properties to Commercial-Downtown (CD) zoning, allowing up to 50-foot building heights, subject to historic district guidelines. The Council also approved several other items, including a special use permit for a 189-unit housing project and initiated a Technology Overlay District for data centers.

• Approved first read of Ordinance 25-01 repealing Railroad Station Overlay District (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-01 confirming end of Winter Storm Blair emergency (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-02 amending Comprehensive Plan Chapters 10 and 11 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-27 vacating Roffman Road and Bakersfield Lane rights-of-way (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-28 rezoning 25.92 acres to PD-R for Virginia Supportive Housing (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-03 special use permit for 189-unit institutional housing (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-04 initiating Technology Overlay District with 150-acre minimum (6-0)
• Appointed McDonald, Whitehead, Winterer to Planning Commission (6-0 each)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for sign installations and residential modifications. The board will also hold a pre-application discussion for 98 Caroline Street and discuss the CLG Annual Report.

• COA 2412-0087: Request by James McGhee to modify a residential addition at 1314 Sophia Street
• COA 2412-0088: Sign installation at 111 Hanover Street
• COA 2412-0089: Sign installation at 205 Hanover Street
• Pre-application discussion for 98 Caroline Street
• Discussion of the 2023-2024 CLG Annual Report

The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation submitted comments supporting the proposed two-story addition at 1314 Sophia Street, concurring with staff's recommendation for approval. No final decision was recorded in these minutes.

• HFFI concurred with staff recommendation to approve COA 2412-0087 for 1314 Sophia Street

City Council

The agenda contains only boilerplate procedural information: the council is attending a Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee meeting on January 13, 2025. No specific legislative items, public hearings, or action items are listed for this council meeting.

Economic Development Authority

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting including a presentation on the 2024 Main Street program, approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and committee updates. The board will also convene a closed session under Virginia Code to consult with legal counsel regarding litigation for an InvestFXBG loan default.

• Closed meeting to discuss litigation for InvestFXBG loan default
• Fredericksburg Main Street 2024 wrap-up presentation by Chris Allen
• Approval of minutes from December 4 and December 9, 2024 meetings
• Budget update and financial statements for November and December 2024
• Committee reports including City Relations, InvestFXBG Loan, Parking Improvement, and others

The Economic Development Authority approved Resolution 25-01 expressing support for a data center in Fredericksburg, with a 6-0 vote. The board also approved minutes, a $3,000 disaster grant, and renewed certificates of deposit. A closed session was held regarding an InvestFXBG loan default, and the board heard updates on tourism and Main Street activities.

• Approved Resolution 25-01 supporting data center construction (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 4 and Dec 9, 2024 meetings (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 disaster grant to 'A Stitch in Time' (reported)
• Renewed certificates of deposit at 3.92% for 9 months, total $255,166.29 (reported)
• Approved Resolution 25-02 to hold closed session on InvestFXBG loan default (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-03 certifying closed session conduct (6-0)

Electoral Board

The Fredericksburg Electoral Board meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025, was canceled due to weather. No business was conducted. The agenda had included items such as approval of November and December minutes, equipment custodian requirements, a replacement precinct discussion, and the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.