Goochland County, Virginia
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Municipal budget
Total revenue$130.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$135.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$71.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$181.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,322 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025314 housing units ($109.4M)
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
Thu Mar 18, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Thu May 20, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed May 26, 2027 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Thu Jun 17, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
2931 River Rd W, Goochland
Thu Jul 15, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Thu Aug 19, 2027 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
Recent meetings
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 17:30
Economic Development Authority
Closed meeting motion to discuss a prospective business locating in Goochland
The Goochland County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as the Treasurer’s Report, updates on tourism and existing business, and a motion to convene a closed meeting to discuss a prospective business or industry that has not yet announced its plans. The closed meeting will be certified according to Virginia Code provisions.
- Closed meeting motion to discuss prospective business location (Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(5))
- Treasurer’s Report
- New Business Update
- Tourism Update
- Existing Business Update
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2931 River Rd W, Goochland
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Goochland County
Economic Development
Authority
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Meeting Location
1800 Sandy Hook Road
Goochland, VA 23063
804.556.5862
www.GoochlandForBusiness.com
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 Board Room 250
Economic Development Authority
Lisa Dearden
Benjamin Slone
Demerst Smit
Kenneth Collier
Jennie Slade
Email Economic Development Authority
[email protected]
STAFF:
Nora Amos, Economic Development Director
Chance Robinson, Assistant Economic Development Director
(804) 424-3193
(804) 556-5847
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1. Call to Order 5:30 P.M.
2. Determination of a Quorum
3. Citizen Comment
4. Chair’s Comments
5. Approval of Minutes
A. June 24, 2026, EDA Regular Meeting Minutes
6. Scheduled Matters
A. Treasurer's Report
B. New Business Update
C. Tourism Update
D. Existing Business Update
7. Other Business
A. REDO Monthly Update
B. Schedule a Worksession
C. EDA Legislative Agenda Overview
8. Closed Meeting
In accordance with the provisions of Virginia Code Sections 2.2-3711 and 2.2-
3712, I move that the Economic Development Authority of Goochland County
convene a Closed Meeting for the purpose of discussion concerning a prospective
business or industry locating in the community where no previous announcement
about its
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
Recreation Advisory Commission
Recreation Advisory Commission to review FY26 Annual Report
The Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to discuss the FY26 Annual Report and the Director's report. The body will also address a committee vacancy and review the Master Plan recap.
- FY26 Annual Report
- Wall of Fame
- Master Plan Recap
- Recreation Advisory Committee Vacancy
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2748 Dogtown Road, Goochland
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RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Central High Cultural and Educational Complex
2748 Dogtown Road, Goochland, VA 23063
A. Call To Order
B. Roll Call
C. Consideration of minutes of last regularly held meeting and of any special
meeting held subsequently
D. Citizen Comment
E. Department Report
1. Director Report
2. FY26 Annual Report
F. Old Business
1. Wall of Fame
2. Master Plan Recap
G. New Business
1. Recreation Advisory Committee Vacancy
H. Adjournment
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 13:00
General
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear appeal regarding 1164 Tricounty Drive
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a hearing regarding an appeal filed by Big Daddy's Oilville Office Land Holding Corporation, LLC. The board will determine if the appeal was timely filed and address the voiding of a Plan of Development for 1164 Tricounty Drive.
- Appeal AP-2026-00005 regarding Plan of Development (POD-2024-00019) for 1164 Tricounty Drive
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1800 Sandy Hook Road, Board Room 250, Goochland
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Goochland County
Board of Zoning
Appeals
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Meeting Location
1800 Sandy Hook Road
Goochland, VA 23063
804.556.5860
www.goochlandva.us
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MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 BOARD MEETING ROOM 250
Board of Zoning Appeals
Samuel Babbitt
[email protected]
John Boatwright
[email protected]
Karyl Cook
[email protected]
Arnold Rosenberg
[email protected]
David McDonald
[email protected]
STAFF: Sara Worley, Deputy County Administrator
Alexandra Spaulding, Deputy County Attorney
Jamie Sherry, Director of Planning & Zoning
Keri Ragland, Assistant Director of Planning & Zoning
Ashley Parker, Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary
(804) 556-5867
(804) 556-5877
(804) 556-5861
(804) 424-3126
(804) 556-5866
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1:00 P.M.
A. Call To Order
B. Determination of a Quorum
C. Review of Bylaws
1. Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws
D. Appeal Hearing
District 3
AP-2026-00005 - Application for appeal filed by Big Daddy's Oilville Office Land
Holding Corporation, LLC with the Goochland County Board of Zoning Appeals.
The documents submitted purport to appeal the notice voiding the Plan of
Development (POD-2024-00019) for 1164 Tricounty Drive on Tax Map No. 45-19-
0-24-0. Issues to be determined include whether the appropriate mater
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 00:00
General
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review warehouse and conditional use permit requests
The Goochland County Planning Commission will consider a conceptual master plan for a warehouse/industrial use on 60.58 acres in West Creek Business Park and hear requests for conditional use permits for accessory housing, electronic message boards, and automobile sales.
- Conceptual Master Plan for 60.58-acre warehouse/industrial use in West Creek Business Park
- Conditional Use Permit for accessory family housing unit at 1451 Hockett Road
- Conditional Use Permit for electronic message board at 1981 Cardwell Road
- Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for automobile sales at 504 Wilton Road
- Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for automobile sales at 2799 Sandy Hook Road
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Goochland Administration Building, Goochland
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Goochland County
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Meeting Location
1800 Sandy Hook Road
Goochland, VA 23063
804.556.5860
www.goochlandva.us
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More than two members of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors may attend this Planning Commission
meeting; if so, it will be considered a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors to discuss the application(s), but
no votes or action will be taken by the Board of Supervisors at the meeting
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026 BOARD MEETING ROOM 250
Planning Commission
District 1
Guy Kemmerly
[email protected]
(P):804-629-1137
District 2
Amanda Kowalski
[email protected]
(P): 540-257-3146
District 3
Jess McLaughlin
[email protected]
(P): 804-218-5376
District 4
Curt Pituck
[email protected]
(P): 804-869-7965
District 5
Martin Dean
[email protected]
(P): 804-240-2773
STAFF:
Sara Worley, Deputy County Administrator
Alexandra Spaulding, Deputy County Attorney
Jamie Sherry, Planning Director
Ray Cash, Assistant Planning Director
Keri Ragland, Assistant Planning Director
Ben Ellis, Planner
Adam Barber, Planner
Ashley Parker, Commission Clerk
(804) 556-5867
(804) 556-5877
(804) 556-5861
(804) 556-5849
(804) 424-3126
(804) 556-5840
(804) 556-5865
(804) 556-5866
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 15:00
Board of Supervisors
Board sets public hearings for animal, water, and budget items
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on July 7 to consider ordinances regarding animal violations, water and sewer connections, and a budget transfer for school improvements. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss public safety plans and pending litigation.
- Public hearing on amending animal code violations
- Public hearing on water and sewer connection exceptions
- Public hearing on $2.7M budget transfer for school improvements
- Resolution transferring $19,326,915 for FY 2026
- Resolution for land acquisition for Fire Station 2
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✓ Decided: Board approved $19.3M categorical fund transfer for FY 2026
The Board approved the May 5 and May 28 draft minutes and set a public hearing for August 4 to consider several ordinance amendments. It also approved a $19,326,915 categorical fund transfer, a land acquisition for a new fire station, and a short‑term rental permit. All votes were unanimous 5‑0.
- Approved May 5 draft minutes (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved May 28 draft minutes (Yes 5, No 0)
- Set Aug 4 public hearing to amend animal code (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved $19,326,915 categorical transfers for FY 2026 (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved land acquisition in Crozier for fire station replacement (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved short‑term rental conditional use permit at 443 Wood Acres Road (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved easement across Fire Training Center property (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved $2.7 M FY 2027 budget transfer for school improvements (Yes 5, No 0)
1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland
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Goochland County
Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Agenda
Meeting Location
1800 Sandy Hook Road
Goochland, VA 23063
804.556.5860
www.goochlandva.us
You may be able to view this meeting “live” at 3:00 PM
https://goochlandcova.portal.civicclerk.com/
*Audio amplification headphones are available upon request
Email the Board of Supervisors at:
[email protected]
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 BOARD MEETING ROOM 250
Board of Supervisors
District 1
Jonathan Christy
[email protected]
(P): 804- 837-7056 (c)
District 2
Neil Spoonhower
[email protected]
(P): 804-316-5584
District 3
Tom Winfree
[email protected]
(P): 804-659-4607
District 4
Charlie Vaughters
[email protected]
(P): 804-508-8763
District 5
Jonathan Lyle
[email protected]
(P): 804-584-7524
STAFF:
Dr. Jeremy J. Raley, County Administrator
Sara Worley, Deputy County Administrator - Economic and Community Development
Elizabeth McDonald, Deputy County Administrator - Operations
Tara A. McGee, County Attorney
Lisa K. Beczkiewicz, Deputy Clerk
(804) 310-8020
(804) 556-5867
(804) 556-5839
(804) 556-5877
(804) 556-5811
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3:00 PM - Board Meeting Room (250)
1. Call To Order
2. Invocation: Pastor Paul Simrell, Elpis Christian Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Moment of Silence
5. Chair’s Comments
6. County Administrator Comments
7. Requests to Postpone Agenda Items and Add
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Goochland County
Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
Meeting Location
1800 Sandy Hook Road
Goochland, VA 23063
804.556.5860
www.goochlandva.us
You may be able to view this meeting “live” at 3:00 PM
https://goochlandcova.portal.civicclerk.com/
*Audio amplification headphones are available upon request
Email the Board of Supervisors at:
[email protected]
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 BOARD MEETING ROOM 250
Board of Supervisors
District 1
Jonathan Christy
[email protected]
(P): 804- 837-7056 (c)
District 2
Neil Spoonhower
[email protected]
(P): 804-316-5584
District 3
Tom Winfree
[email protected]
(P): 804-659-4607
District 4
Charlie Vaughters
[email protected]
(P): 804-508-8763
District 5
Jonathan Lyle
[email protected]
(P): 804-584-7524
STAFF:
Dr. Jeremy J. Raley, County Administrator
Sara Worley, Deputy County Administrator - Economic and Community Development
Elizabeth McDonald, Deputy County Administrator - Operations
Tara A. McGee, County Attorney
Lisa K. Beczkiewicz, Deputy Clerk
(804) 310-8020
(804) 556-5867
(804) 556-5839
(804) 556-5877
(804) 556-5811
3:00 PM - Board Meeting Room (250)
1. Call To Order
Chair Jonathan Christy called the 3:00 PM Meeting to Order.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Neil
Spoonhower
District 2
Supervisor
Present
Charlie Vaughters District 4
Supervisor
Present
Jonathan Lyle District
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Call To Order
5 yea
Neil Spoonhower yea · Tom Winfree yea · Charlie Vaughters yea · Jonathan Lyle yea · Jonathan Christy yea
Adjournment: The Board of Supervisors will adjourn to Tuesday, August 4, 2026 for its Regular Afternoon Meeting and 7:00 PM for its Public Hearings (6PM Sheriff's Night Out on the Courthouse Green).
5 yea
Neil Spoonhower yea · Tom Winfree yea · Charlie Vaughters yea · Jonathan Lyle yea · Jonathan Christy yea