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Fauquier County, VA

Fauquier County public meetings in 2022

29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 21, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses budget amendments and Walmart tax case settlement

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will review the FY 2022 financial report and vote on amending the FY 2023 budget using carryover funds. The board will also consider authorizing a legal retainer agreement and a settlement for a tax assessment dispute involving Walmart.

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Thu Dec 15, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission holds public hearings on tourist homes and school permits

The Fauquier County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on four land-use applications. The items include two special permits for tourist homes and two special exception amendments for a farm property and a Montessori school. The scheduled work session and a Board of Zoning Appeals agenda review were cancelled.

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Thu Dec 8, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board reviews budget carryover, approves gas facility, and discusses airport lease changes.

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to review the FY 2022 carryover package and discuss county administrator recruitment. The regular meeting included a public hearing on amending the FY 2023 budget, approval of a special exception for a new gas delivery facility, and several consent items including a $105,956 budget amendment and an open space agreement.

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Thu Nov 17, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission holds public hearing on tourist home special permit

The Fauquier County Planning Commission meets to hold a public hearing on a Category 3 Special Permit application for a tourist home in the Scott District. The agenda also includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and approving previous minutes. A scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals agenda item was cancelled.

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Thu Nov 10, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses in-house real estate reassessment and approves $2.2M budget amendment

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss moving to an in-house real estate reassessment for 2026 and meeting with Dominion Energy Virginia. The regular agenda included public hearings on a 152-foot monopole tower, a gas delivery facility, and amendments to tax exemption codes. A consent item authorized a $2,200,255 amendment to the FY 2023 operating budget.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews development plans, gas facility, museum, and daycare permits.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to review land use applications. The agenda included a cancelled zoning appeals item, a plan of development, a special exception for a gas facility, and public hearings on permits for a museum and a daycare center.

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Thu Oct 13, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board reviews land sale, housing permits, and tax code amendments

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review economic development contracts and land disposition. The regular agenda includes public hearings on selling a parcel at 4094 Whiting Road and approving various special permits for home occupations, kennels, and affordable housing. Several consent items address tax code amendments, lease agreements, and sheriff compensation modifications.

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Thu Sep 15, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews nine special permit and exception applications

The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to review nine land-use applications. The agenda included public hearings for special permits and exceptions covering home occupations, kennels, transitional housing, and commercial facilities. No final decisions were recorded in the provided text, which lists the items scheduled for discussion.

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Thu Sep 8, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board reviews budget amendment, fuel contract, and three special exception hearings

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session with Dominion Virginia Energy and a closed meeting regarding real property acquisition. The regular agenda includes a consent agenda with a $561,580 budget amendment, a fuel contract award, and resolutions for road and sewer projects. Public hearings will address three special exception applications for tourist homes and floodplain structures, along with ordinances on tax exemptions and dangerous dogs.

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Thu Aug 18, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews three special exception and permit applications

The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on August 18, 2022. The agenda included a cancelled Board of Zoning Appeals item and three public hearings regarding special exceptions and permits for specific properties. These hearings allow citizens to provide input on applications for floodplain outbuildings, affordable housing conversions, and tourist homes.

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Thu Aug 11, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board considers $1.76M budget amendment and Dominion Energy substation support

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors meets for a work session and regular meeting. Key items include a proposed $1,761,250 amendment to the FY 2023 budget, support for underground transmission lines for a Dominion Energy substation, and public hearings on court costs and petroleum storage.

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Thu Jul 21, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews special exceptions for fuel storage and transport yard

The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to review procedural items and two public hearings. The hearings focused on applications to amend or grant special exceptions for bulk petroleum storage and a motor freight terminal. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda text, which lists the items for discussion and public comment.

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Thu Jul 14, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board reviews Wexford Village rezoning and Dominion energy substation support

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session with Dominion Virginia Energy and discuss a proposed underground transmission line for the Blackwell Substation. Public hearings include a rezoning amendment for Wexford Village and several special permits for home occupations and tourist homes. The Board also considers a $2.00 civil fee for court cases and resolutions to extend the Water and Sanitation Authority's corporate existence.

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Thu Jun 16, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews four special permit applications for home businesses and tourist homes

The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to review four special permit applications. The agenda included a cancelled item for the Board of Zoning Appeals and public hearings on permits for an auto garage, a kennel, and two tourist homes.

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Thu Jun 9, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses meals tax, Dominion Energy, and multiple land use permits

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss the meals and beverage tax, land use issues, and a meeting with Dominion Virginia Energy. The regular meeting included public hearings on several special permits, rezoning amendments, and agricultural district renewals. The Board also scheduled hearings for code amendments regarding elections and revenue.

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Thu May 19, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews special permits, a Wexford Village rezoning, and agricultural district changes.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review several land-use applications. Key discussions include special permits for a self-storage facility and an equestrian event, as well as amendments to the Wexford Village development plan. The agenda also includes multiple renewals, additions, and withdrawals related to Agricultural and Forestal Districts across various county districts.

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Thu May 12, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board considers tax exemption, bank leases, and sewer district amendments

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors meets for a work session and regular meeting to review routine contracts and hold public hearings on significant local issues. Key discussions include granting a tax exemption for a nonprofit property, authorizing leases for bank buildings, and amending sewer district regulations. The Board also considers special exceptions for a kennel and a tourist home, along with redistricting maps based on 2020 census data.

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Thu Apr 21, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews polling results and two special exception applications

The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to review resident polling data on growth and housing. The regular meeting included public hearings for a kennel renewal in Catlett and a tourist home in Hume. The agenda also listed a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for May 5, 2022, which was marked as to be determined.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board to adopt FY 2023 budget, levy meals tax, and review zoning changes

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, 2022 tax rates, and a new meals tax ordinance. The agenda also includes public hearings on zoning amendments, special exceptions for septic systems and subdivisions, and a tax exemption request for the Clifton Institute. A work session will cover the proposed Blackwell Substation and future budget plans.

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Tue Mar 29, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Fauquier County supervisors discuss proposed FY2023 and FY2024 budgets

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to review the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024. The agenda included standard procedural items such as a call to order, supervisors' time, and announcements. No specific dollar amounts, tax changes, or final budget decisions are listed in the provided agenda text.

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Fri Mar 18, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Fauquier County supervisors discuss proposed budgets for fiscal years 2023 and 2024

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to review proposed budgets for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. This meeting was part of the budget deliberation process, with no final votes or specific dollar amounts recorded in the agenda text.

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Thu Mar 17, 2022

Planning Commission

Commission reviews zoning ordinance changes and three special exception applications

The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding legislative application processes and small-scale kennels. The Commission also reviewed three special exception applications concerning event hosting, sewage discharge systems, and open space requirements for subdivisions. These items are being forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final decision.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Fauquier County supervisors and school board discuss proposed budgets and capital programs

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a joint work session with the School Board to review proposed budgets for fiscal years 2023-2024. They also discussed capital improvement programs covering the period from 2023 to 2027. The meeting included standard procedural items such as supervisors' time and announcements.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Fauquier County Board to hold public hearings on proposed tax increase and FY2023 budget.

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed real property tax increase and the Fiscal Year 2023 proposed budget. The agenda also includes a review of 2022 tax rates and the Fiscal Year 2023-2027 proposed Capital Improvement Program. These items are sponsored by Center District Supervisor Christopher N. Granger.

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Thu Mar 10, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board reviews redistricting, Opal Substation, and sewer fee changes

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session and regular meeting to discuss redistricting maps, the FY2023-24 budget, and a proposed new electrical substation. Several public hearings were scheduled to address changes to sewer fees, tax penalties, and polling place locations. The Board also considered a closed meeting regarding potential real property acquisition and business expansion.

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Fri Mar 4, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Fauquier County supervisors review proposed FY 2023 and FY 2024 budgets

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to consider the County Administrator's proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024. The session also included a review of the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-2027. This was a discussion and review meeting, not a final vote on the budget.

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Thu Feb 10, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board reviews airport leases, floodplain exceptions, and rezonings in work session and public hearings.

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session discussing redistricting, COVID leave pay, and public safety programs. The regular meeting included public hearings on airport hangar leases, a zoning amendment for abattoirs, and several special exceptions for properties in floodplains. The Board also considered rezonings for residential developments and a comprehensive plan amendment for open space.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews zoning amendments, floodplain exceptions, and a rezoning for 12 homes.

The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to elect officers and adopt its 2022 schedule. During the regular meeting and public hearing, the Commission reviewed several land-use applications, including a proposed text amendment to allow abattoirs with livestock exchanges and a rezoning for a new subdivision in Bealeton. The agenda also included special exception requests for floodplain construction and fill dirt placement.

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Thu Jan 13, 2022

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses sewer rates, solar project, and redistricting in Fauquier County

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss redistricting, wastewater treatment contracts, and tourism funding. The regular meeting included public hearings on changing sewer fee billing structures and approving a large solar energy project. Several resolutions were proposed, including a budget amendment and a contract for sewer system operations.

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