Goochland County, VA

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use applications. These include two requests for detached accessory family housing units and one request to rezone land for industrial use.

• RZ-2026-00003: Request to rezone 10.68 acres at 2308 Ashland Road from Agricultural, Limited (A-2) to Industrial, Limited (M-1) for a warehouse
• CU-2026-00016: Request for a conditional use permit for a detached accessory family housing unit at 4380 Riddles Bridge Road
• CU-2026-00015: Request for a conditional use permit for a detached accessory family housing unit at 754 Three Chopt Road
• RZ-2026-00005: Requested deferral of a rezoning application for 10 acres on Maidens Road to November 19, 2026

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority will meet for a joint session. The body will discuss and develop a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis as part of a Strategic Work Plan.

• Joint Strategic Work Plan Session: SWOT analysis development

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The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a request to enter a closed meeting to discuss plans to protect public safety with law enforcement and legal counsel.

• Closed meeting to discuss specific plans to protect public safety per Virginia Code Sec. 2.2-3711(A)(19)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority and the Planning Commission will meet for a joint session. The bodies will discuss and develop a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis as part of a Strategic Work Plan.

• Joint Strategic Work Plan Session to develop a SWOT analysis

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss specific plans to protect public safety. This discussion will take place in a closed session with legal counsel and law enforcement officials.

• Closed meeting to discuss public safety plans per Virginia Code Sec. 2.2-3711(A)(19)

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Finance & Audit Committee

Goochland County's Finance & Audit Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM at the County Administration Building, 1800 Sandy Hook Road. The committee will hear an update on the status of the FY 2026 audit and review preliminary FY 2026 fund balance figures with a recommended assignment. It will also see a financial snapshot presentation for the community and discuss a capital improvement project and its budgetary impact. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 2, 2026, other business, citizen comment, and adjournment to December 1, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting
• Update on status of the FY 2026 audit
• Preliminary FY 2026 fund balance and recommended assignment
• Presentation of a financial snapshot for the community
• Discussion of a capital improvement project and budgetary impact

Board of Supervisors

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 1800 Sandy Hook Road. The main public hearing is a conditional use permit application by Virginia Sports Park and Training Center at Goochland for a skeet shooting range and indoor recreation facility on 353.9 acres on Old Fredericksburg Road; the applicant has requested a deferral to the Board's February 2, 2027 meeting. The Board also takes up consent items including a $600,000 transfer within the FY2027 schools budget and $256,000 in additional State school funding, a Major Thoroughfare Plan contract award, polling place license agreements, and a vehicle donation. Much of the agenda is routine: minutes, proclamations, reports, appointments, and scheduling notices.

• Public hearing: CU-2025-00012, Virginia Sports Park and Training Center at Goochland, CUP for skeet shooting range and indoor recreation facility on 353.9 acres (CUP activity on about 125 acres) on Old Fredericksburg Road north of I-64, Tax Map No. 6-1-0-55-A and part of 6-1-0-57-T; applicant requested deferral to February 2, 2027
• Consent item: amend FY2027 Goochland County Schools budget — $600,000 categorical transfer from Technology to Instructional, plus $256,000 in additional State funding ($227,000 Instruction, $3,000 Administration, $26,000 Facilities/Maintenance)
• Consent item: Major Thoroughfare Plan Contract Award
• Consent item: authorize County Administrator to execute license agreements for polling places at Randolph and Byrd Elementary Schools
• Consent item: donation of vehicles to Rappahannock Regional Training Academy

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Planning Commission

The Goochland County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five applications: two conditional use permit renewals (a campground and mining operations) and three rezoning requests (two for industrial use and two for residential subdivisions). One rezoning request has been deferred to the October 26, 2026 meeting. The commission will also consider amending the agenda order and approve the August 20, 2026 minutes.

• RZ-2026-00003: CLM Acquisitions, LLC requests to rezone 10.68 acres at 2308 Ashland Road from A-2 to M-1 for a warehouse (deferred to Oct. 26, 2026)
• CU-2026-00013: GCJ Holdings, LLC requests renewal of CUP for campground/public assembly on 55.331 acres at 1978 Cardwell Road
• CU-2026-00012: R&R Remining and Reclamation LLC requests renewal of CUPs for mining on 678.628 acres at 4489 Shannon Hill Road
• RZ-2026-00002: KRLB Real Estate Holdings requests to rezone 17.969 acres on Ashland Road from A-2 to M-2 for industrial uses
• RZ-2026-00004: Wonderview LLC requests to rezone 109.23 acres at 2453 Maidens Road to R-R for up to 9 single-family homes

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three rezoning requests and two conditional use permit renewals. One rezoning request for a warehouse was deferred to October, and a previous recommendation for a shooting range was maintained as a denial.

• Recommended approval of RZ-2026-00001 for 38 homes at 2161 Manakin Road (2-1)
• Recommended approval of RZ-2026-00002 for industrial uses on Ashland Road (2-1)
• Recommended approval of RZ-2026-00004 for 9 homes at 2453 Maidens Road (2-1)
• Recommended approval of CU-2026-00013 for campground at 1978 Cardwell Road (3-0)
• Recommended approval of CU-2026-00012 for mining at 4489 Shannon Hill Road (3-0)
• Deferred RZ-2026-00003 warehouse rezoning to October 26, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved August 20, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will review department reports and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding RecZone Site Directors, the VRPS Conference, and Friends of Goochland Parks.

• Review of Wall of Fame and Parks and Recreation Team of the Quarter
• Discussion of RecZone Site Directors
• Discussion of VRPS Conference (October 26-28)
• Discussion regarding Friends of Goochland Parks

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is conducting a legislative work session. The agenda consists of a legislative meeting discussion followed by adjournment.

• Legislative Meeting Discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors will consider two resolutions initiating zoning ordinance amendments: one to clarify that data centers are not permitted outside the Technology Overlay District, and another to update the Technology Overlay District and Comprehensive Plan. The board will also hold public hearings on four conditional use permit applications, including accessory housing, an electronic message board, and two automobile sales renewals. Consent items include adopting the 2027 Legislative Agenda and approving a contract with DBHDS.

• Resolution to amend Zoning Ordinance Articles 18 and 19 to clarify data centers are not permitted outside the Technology Overlay District
• Resolution to amend Technology Overlay District (Article 27.A) and Comprehensive Plan, similar to November 6, 2025 amendments
• Consent item: Fire Station 7 contracts with Timmons Group for water/sewer engineering and geotechnical investigation, totaling $393,300
• Public hearing: CU-2026-00008 for accessory family housing unit at 1451 Hockett Road
• Public hearing: CU-2026-00009 for electronic message board at 1981 Cardwell Road

Board of Supervisors

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors is holding a legislative work session to discuss its 2027 legislative agenda. The meeting is primarily a discussion item, with no votes or public hearings scheduled. The board will adjourn to its regular afternoon meeting at 3:00 PM.

• Discussion of 2027 Legislative Agenda

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Economic Development Authority

The Goochland County Economic Development Authority is holding its regular meeting to discuss routine matters including minutes, treasurer's report, and updates on new attraction video production, tourism, and existing businesses. The board will also consider a REDO update and budget request, a mobile food unit policy, and set dates for future meetings.

• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report for July
• New attraction video production update
• REDO update and budget request
• Mobile food unit policy discussion

The Goochland County Economic Development Authority approved up to $30,000 for a new business attraction and site selection video, with a preference for a Virginia-based vendor and EDA ownership of footage. The board also authorized up to $2,000 for REDO (GAP Alliance) expenses without requiring further EDA approval. The September 23rd regular meeting was cancelled and rescheduled to September 30th, and the mobile food unit policy was deferred to the October meeting.

• Approved up to $30,000 for attraction video with Virginia vendor preference (3-2)
• Authorized up to $2,000 for REDO expenses without EDA approval (4-1)
• Cancelled September 23rd regular meeting (5-0)
• Held special meeting September 30th (5-0)
• Confirmed October 15th joint work session on safety training (5-0)
• Approved July 22, 2026 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Deferred mobile food unit policy to October meeting
• Entered closed session for prospective business discussion (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Goochland County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a skeet shooting range and indoor recreation facility on Old Fredericksburg Road, and will consider establishing a committee on high energy use facilities. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on CU-2025-00012: Virginia Sports Park and Training Center at Goochland requests CUP for skeet shooting range, similar range/course, and indoor recreation on 353.9 acres (CUP on ~125 acres) on Old Fredericksburg Road, Tax Map Nos. 6-1-0-55-A and 6-1-0-57-T, zoned B-1 and A-1.
• New Business: Establishment of Committee on High Energy Use Facilities.
• Approval of July 16, 2026 Planning Commission minutes.
• Citizen comment period open for public hearing items.

The Goochland County Planning Commission recommended denial of the conditional use permit (CU-2025-00012) for the Virginia Sports Park and Training Center's skeet shooting range and indoor recreation facility, with a 3-1 vote. The commission also approved the establishment of a two-member committee to work with staff on developing recommended conditions for the Tuckahoe Technology Park data center application (CU-2026-00014). The meeting included extensive public comment, with many residents opposing the shooting range and the data center proposal.

• Recommended denial of Virginia Sports Park CUP for skeet shooting range (3-1)
• Approved establishment of two-member committee on High Energy Use Facilities (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Pituck and Dean to the High Energy Use Facilities committee
• Approved minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Discussed amending September agenda to move public hearings before citizen comment period

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Board of Supervisors

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors is holding a strategic work session to discuss the county's strategic work plan. The agenda includes opening remarks by the County Administrator and a discussion item, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on County's Strategic Work Plan
• Meeting held at Luck Stone, 343 River Rd. W, Goochland, VA
• Upcoming Sept 1 meeting with Legislative Delegation at Central High Cultural & Educational Complex, 2748 Dogtown Road
• Upcoming Sept 1 regular business meeting and public hearings at Board Meeting Room 250

Board of Supervisors

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, featuring public hearings on conditional use permit renewals, ordinance amendments, and budget adjustments. The board will also consider a presentation on capital impacts and a resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

• Renewal of short-term rental permit for 524-acre property at 3940 Old Stage Road (CU-2026-00006)
• Renewal of biosolids storage permit expansion at 2801 Chapel Hill Road (CU-2026-00007)
• Amendment to Fiscal Year 2027 budget for $83,752 in grant revenue for Commonwealth's Attorney and Fire-Rescue
• Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026 budget with $19,326,915 in categorical transfers
• Consideration of ordinance amendments for water/sewer connections, animal violations, and service district expansion

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors unanimously denied a resolution to accept the Capital Impacts Study and amend the Proffer Policy. The board also approved several consent items, including budget amendments for grants and school cafeteria funds, and approved multiple public hearing items, including conditional use permit renewals and ordinance amendments.

• Denied resolution to accept Capital Impacts Study and amend Proffer Policy (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for $83,752 Victim Witness Grant and $2,000 REPP Grant (5-0)
• Approved appropriation to Schools Cafeteria Fund (5-0)
• Approved renewal of short-term rental CUP at 3940 Old Stage Road (5-0)
• Approved renewal and expansion of biosolids storage CUP at 2801 Chapel Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved ordinance adding 12666 Fawn Lane to Tuckahoe Creek Service District (5-0)
• Approved ordinance clarifying water/sewer connection exceptions (5-0)
• Approved ordinance reclassifying animal violations and removing enforcement requirement (5-0)

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Economic Development Authority

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

The Goochland County Economic Development Authority met with three members present and approved the June 24, 2026 minutes as written. The board discussed updates on economic development projects, tourism marketing, and a potential funding initiative for a new marketing video, but took no formal action on those items. The EDA voted 3-0 to enter closed session to discuss a prospective business and real property acquisition, and certified the closed session afterward.

• Approved June 24, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Voted 3-0 to enter closed session for prospective business and real property discussion
• Certified closed session (3-0)

Recreation Advisory Commission

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

The Recreation Advisory Commission meeting covered routine updates and approvals. The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted (4-0) to move forward with the Master Plan, with strong interest in East End Park. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission approved previous minutes and received reports on budget, facilities, events, and staff certifications.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Board of Supervisors voted unanimously (4-0) to move forward with Master Plan

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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

Planning Commission

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

The Goochland County Planning Commission approved a Conceptual Master Plan (CMP-2026-00003) for a three-building warehouse/industrial development on 60.58 acres in West Creek Business Park. The Commission also recommended approval of four conditional use permits (CUPs): an accessory family housing unit, an electronic message board with a frequency exception, and renewals for two automobile sales businesses. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Approved CMP-2026-00003 for Trinity Capital Acquisitions, LLC: a 60.58-acre warehouse/industrial development in West Creek Business Park (3-0).
• Recommended approval of CU-2026-00008 for Guy and Eva Hansen: a detached accessory family housing unit at 1451 Hockett Road (3-0).
• Recommended approval of CU-2026-00009 for Bethel United Methodist Church: an electronic message board with an exception to allow message changes every 15 seconds (3-0).
• Recommended approval of CU-2026-00010 for Steve Krickovic: renewal of automobile sales CUP at 504 Wilton Road (3-0).
• Recommended approval of CU-2026-00011 for Richard Dane: renewal of automobile sales CUP at 2799 Sandy Hook Road (3-0).

Board of Supervisors

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

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)