Fauquier County public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to review proposed amendments to its bylaws that would allow commissioners to participate remotely under specific conditions. The regular meeting included a public hearing on a special exception application for Great Marsh Estate to operate a tourist home and host events.
- Notice of amended bylaws for virtual participation, to be adopted at the January 20, 2022 meeting
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-21-016258 for Great Marsh Estate at 6105 Great Marsh Place, Bealeton
- Application requests a Category 3 Special Permit for a Tourist Home and Category 9 Special Exception for Class C Events
- Proposed event limits: maximum 48 events per year, with 24 events capped at 100 guests and 24 at 200 guests
- Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting
Planning Commission Meeting - November 18, 2021
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to review a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Arrington development. The main item proposes adding approximately 27.9 acres to the Warrenton Service District with an Open Space/Park designation to accommodate wastewater treatment dispersal areas. The agenda also included approval of previous minutes and a review of the upcoming Board of Zoning Appeals agenda.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-21-016092: Add 27.87 acres to Warrenton Service District (Arrington, James Madison Highway)
- Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting
- Review of Board of Zoning Appeals agenda for December 2, 2021
Planning Commission Meeting - October 21, 2021
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and public hearing to review two land-use applications. The main items were a request to rezone 12 acres in the 17/66 Business Park for a new industrial building and a request to adjust property boundaries and open space requirements for the Manaker Property. The Commission also reviewed the upcoming Board of Zoning Appeals agenda.
- Rezoning REZN-21-015506: Marshall Business Center II, proposing a 129,600 sq ft industrial building on 12.02 acres at 4491 Whiting Road
- Special Exception SPEX-21-015507: Manaker Property, seeking to transfer 15 acres to Springbrook Farm and reduce open space requirements
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for Nov 4, 2021, including permits for a dog daycare and an equine veterinary clinic
Planning Commission Meeting - September 16, 2021
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to discuss upcoming agenda items. Key public hearings included a proposed text amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding curb, gutter, and sidewalk requirements, and a special exception application to amend conditions for the Warrenton Chase water storage facility. The agenda also included the approval of previous minutes and a preview of the Board of Zoning Appeals agenda.
- Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment to update Section 7-17 curb, gutter, and sidewalk requirements
- Special Exception SPEX-21-015608 for Warrenton Chase water storage facility amendment
- Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2021 meeting
- Review of Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for October 7, 2021
Planning Commission Meeting - July 15, 2021
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a public hearing to determine if a proposed 3-megawatt utility-scale solar facility on Meetze Road aligns with the county's Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also reviewed a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment that would prohibit the commercial sale of dogs and cats. Additionally, the Commission considered a request for increased signage at Callaway Classics in Marshall.
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review for a 3-megawatt solar facility on 19.5 acres at 8515 Meetze Road (Route 643)
- Review of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to prohibit commercial sale of dogs and cats
- Special Exception request for Callaway Classics at 8323 West Main Street to increase building-mounted signage to 118 square feet
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for August 5, 2021, listed as cancelled
Planning Commission Meeting - June 17, 2021
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will review a Plan of Development to subdivide four parcels in Vint Hill into ten lots. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on an amended Comprehensive Plan chapter addressing county-wide housing needs. Additionally, the Commission will discuss a special exception for an alternative sewage discharge system in Marshall District.
- Plan of Development PLOD-20-013774: Subdivision of four parcels (31.8 acres) in Vint Hill into 10 lots and one stormwater utility lot.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-18-010185: Proposal to adopt a new Housing Chapter to guide affordable housing policies.
- Special Exception SPEX-20-014099: Request to install a private sewage treatment system discharging into a dry ditch at 7961 Baileys Joy Lane.
- Review of Board of Zoning Appeals agenda for July 1, 2021, including appeals for non-buildable lot status and mobile eating establishment violations.
Planning Commission Meeting - May 20, 2021
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to review the 2021 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, which outlines a $43.25 million cost for recommended improvements. The regular meeting included a public hearing on a special exception for the Union Church Subdivision to allow private streets for new lots. The Commission also considered a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to formally adopt the new Parks Master Plan into county policy.
- Work session on 2021 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
- Special Exception SPEX-21-014844 for Union Church Subdivision in Morrisville
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-21-015021 to adopt Parks Master Plan
- Master Plan recommends $43.25 million in improvements over 10 years
- Public hearing on subdivision creating six new lots at Union Church Road and South River Road
Planning Commission Meeting - April 15, 2021
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and public hearing to review several land-use and policy items. Key discussions included a proposed 5-megawatt solar facility in Bealeton, a new Housing Chapter for the Comprehensive Plan, and a zoning amendment regarding sewer connections. The Commission also considered adding and removing parcels from Agricultural and Forestal Districts.
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Review for a 5-megawatt utility-scale solar project at 11795 Marsh Road, Bealeton (Bealeton Marsh Solar)
- Proposed new Housing Chapter for the Comprehensive Plan to address affordable housing needs county-wide
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Section 7-503 requiring Special Exceptions for certain connections to the Catlett Calverton Wastewater Treatment System
- Application to add the Horne Property (Cromwell Road and Cottontail Lane, Catlett) to the Southern Fauquier Agricultural and Forestal District
- Applications to withdraw Adams properties (7049 Bunker Hill Road, The Plains; 6599 John Marshall Highway, The Plains) from The Plains Agricultural and Forestal District