Fauquier County public meetings in 2023
39 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Data Center Development Policy and review the FY 2023 financial report. The regular meeting includes public hearings on tax exemptions for three organizations and resolutions to amend the FY 2024 budget. Several conservation easements and mutual aid agreements are scheduled for approval on the consent agenda.
- Work session on Proposed Data Center Development Policy
- Public hearing on Ordinance to exempt Hero's Bridge personal property from taxation
- Public hearing on Ordinance to exempt The Cortona Foundation real property from taxation
- Public hearing on Ordinance to exempt The PATH Foundation real property from taxation
- Resolution to amend FY 2024 Adopted Budget based on FY 2023 Carryover
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission is meeting to review a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision and to discuss a proposed zoning amendment for community solar facilities. The agenda also includes public hearings on a tourist home permit and a special exception for a drainage system. A scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals agenda item was cancelled.
- Preliminary Plat PREP-23-019417: Subdivide 52.237 acres in Bealeton into 160 townhouse lots
- Resolution to initiate zoning text amendment for Community Solar Facilities
- Special Permit SPPT-23-020532: Cooper Tourist Home in Marshall District
- Special Exception SPEX-23-020712: Alternative discharge system at 5115 Brydon Court
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for December 7, 2023 (CANCELLED)
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss zoning changes, including a large residential development in Arrington. The agenda includes public hearings on rezonings, special exceptions for equestrian and outdoor events, and updates on floodplain regulations. Board members will also review budget amendments, conservation easements, and a settlement agreement with Data Stream Mobile Technologies.
- Public hearing on Rezoning REZN-22-017978 (Arrington) to amend proffers on 206.43 acres and rezone 27.66 acres to Planned Residential Development
- Public hearing on Rezoning REZN-21-016573 (Beulah Land Campus) to rezone 39.45 acres from Agriculture to Residential
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-23-020572 (Rodriguez Equestrian Events) to amend conditions for Class C events
- Consent agenda includes authorization of a settlement agreement with Data Stream Mobile Technologies, Inc.
- Work session on Blue Line Solutions speed zone cameras in school zones
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to review zoning matters. The agenda included a text amendment to update floodplain regulations and public hearings on three special exception applications for properties in Scott and Lee districts. One item regarding the Board of Zoning Appeals was cancelled.
- Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment TEXT-21-014800 to update floodplain regulations
- Special Exception SPEX-23-020554 for MacWelch Property to reduce open space requirements
- Special Exception SPEX-23-020572 for Rodriguez Equestrian Events to amend approved conditions
- Special Exception SPEX-23-020575 for Great Meadow to amend previously approved conditions
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for November 2, 2023, was cancelled
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors meets to hold public hearings on several land-use changes, including a rezoning request for 39.45 acres in Lee District and special permits for a kennel, an inn, and a school museum. The Board also reviews consent items such as a settlement with Data Stream Mobile Technologies, a budget amendment for Fire & Rescue, and resolutions regarding speed zone monitoring devices.
- Public hearing on rezoning REZN-21-016573 (Beulah Land Campus Fauquier) from Agriculture to Residential R-2 for 39.45 acres
- Public hearing on Special Permit SPPT-23-020540 for Howling Woods K9 LLC kennel in Cedar Run District
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-23-020351 for The Ashby Inn Reception Hall and Gallery in Marshall District
- Public hearing on Special Permit SPPT-23-020341 for Morgantown School museum use in Marshall District
- Consent item: Resolution to amend FY 2024 Adopted Budget for Fire & Rescue System
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to discuss a proposed update to the county's Floodplain Ordinance. The regular meeting included public hearings on three land-use applications: a kennel, a museum, and an adaptive reuse of a historic church. A scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals agenda item was cancelled.
- Work session on Proposed Floodplain Ordinance Update
- Public hearing: SPPT-23-020540 for Howling Woods K9 LLC (minor kennel) in Cedar Run District
- Public hearing: SPPT-23-020341 for Morgantown School (museum use) in Marshall District
- Public hearing: SPEX-23-020351 for The Ashby Inn Reception Hall and Gallery (adaptive use of historic church) in Marshall District
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for October 5, 2023, was cancelled
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session and regular meeting to review consent items and public hearings. Key discussions include several land-use changes, such as rezoning parcels in Marshall and Scott districts and approving special permits for tourist homes and alternative drainage systems. The Board will also vote on amendments to the FY 2024 budget and resolutions regarding business licenses and collective bargaining.
- Public hearing on rezoning 1.70 acres at 2955 Rectortown Road from Commercial Village to Village
- Public hearing on amending proffers for the 27.62-acre Brookside parcel surrounding Lake Anne and Lake Willow
- Public hearing on a Category 3 Special Permit for a tourist home at 4582 Carters Run
- Resolution to amend the FY 2024 Adopted Budget
- Resolution to apply for Transportation Alternatives Grants for shared use paths at Kettle Run High School and Laurel Ridge Community College
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to approve a $390,929 amendment to the FY 2023 operating budget and several grant applications for fire and law enforcement. The agenda also includes authorizing public hearings for airport lease adjustments, a street abandonment in Remington, and a utility easement at the Corral Farm Transfer Station. A joint work session on the FY 2024 budget was cancelled.
- Resolution to amend FY 2023 Operating Budget by $390,929
- Public hearing scheduled for lease of four spaces in Soft-Sided Hangar at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport
- Public hearing scheduled for rent reduction for T-Hangar 101 at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport
- Public hearing scheduled to abandon unnamed street in Remington between Hord Avenue and East Street
- Public hearing scheduled for Dominion Energy Virginia electric utility easement at Corral Farm Transfer Station
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review several land-use applications. Key discussions include a large rezoning and infrastructure request for the Arrington development and a special exception for a property on Dumfries Road. A previously scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals agenda item has been cancelled.
- Rezoning for Arrington: Amend proffers on 206.43 acres and rezone 27.66 acres from Agriculture to Planned Residential Development
- Special Exception for Arrington: Allow private sewage collection, wastewater treatment, and uses within the floodplain
- Rezoning at 2955 Rectortown Road: Rezone 1.70 acres from Commercial Village to Village with proffers
- Special Exception at 4144 Dumfries Rd: Waive public street requirement and street length limitation
- Special Exception for Perry Residence: Allow alternative discharge system to replace failed drainfield
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to review financial plans for health insurance, homeless counts, and the Taylor Middle School project. The regular meeting included public hearings on sewer rate changes, special permits for industrial and tourist uses, and a rezoning request for a junkyard. The Board also voted to appoint Janelle J. Downes as County Administrator and adopted resolutions regarding personnel policies and capital improvements.
- Public hearing on an ordinance to amend the sewer rate schedule for the Catlett and Calverton Sewer System
- Resolution to appoint Janelle J. Downes as County Administrator and execute an employment agreement
- Public hearing on rezoning 33.82 acres on Shipps Store Road from Industrial Park (I-1) to Industrial General (I-2) for a junkyard
- Public hearing on an appeal regarding the Comprehensive Plan compliance for the Sowego Energy Facility solar project
- Work session presenting the financial plan for the Taylor Middle School project
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission is holding a work session and regular meeting to review several land-use applications. Key discussions include a rezoning request for a residential campus, a special permit for a portable toilet rental company, and a special exception for an electrical substation expansion. A proposed zoning amendment to allow data centers was cancelled because the applicant withdrew the application.
- Rezoning REZN-21-016573: Beulah Land Campus Fauquier, 39.45 acres from Agriculture (RA) to Residential (R-2)
- Special Permit SPPT-23-020104: Rider Industrial Park Lot 7 for a portable toilet rental company
- Special Exception SPEX-22-018764: Expansion of Bristers/Anderson Branch Substation by Virginia Electric & Power Company
- Special Permit SPPT-22-018709: Hawke Tourist Home at 4582 Carters Run
- Cancelled Zoning Amendment TEXT-23-019986: Data centers in Business Park District (application withdrawn)
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session and regular meeting to review legislative updates, coordinate with the School Board, and discuss Dominion Energy's future planning. The agenda included consent items for infrastructure projects at the Central Sports Complex, scheduling public hearings for sewer rate changes and tax incentives, and authorizing a $205,022 budget amendment.
- Resolution to amend FY 2024 budget by $205,022
- Public hearing scheduled for Catlett and Calverton Sewer System rate changes
- Public hearing scheduled for Tourism Zone Tax Incentives for Silver Branch Warrenton Station
- Public hearing scheduled for Defense Production Zone Tax Incentives for Sparc Holdings
- Easement agreement with Dominion Energy for underground power lines at Central Sports Complex
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to introduce rezoning and special exception applications for the Arrington area. The regular meeting included a public hearing on a special exception for Westwood Winds Farm to host Class C events. A separate special exception application for the Snow Property was postponed, and a Board of Zoning Appeals agenda item was cancelled.
- Work session on Arrington applications: Rezoning REZN-22-017978 and Special Exception SPEX-22-018027
- Public hearing on Special Exception SPEX-23-019614 for Westwood Winds Farm (Cedar Run District)
- Postponed Special Exception SPEX-23-019437 for Snow Property (Center District)
- Cancelled Board of Zoning Appeals agenda item for July 6, 2023
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session and regular meeting to review budget amendments and policy updates. Key public hearings include a proposed rezoning on Shipps Store Road for a junkyard and appeals regarding solar energy projects. The board will also vote on consent items including a $637,138 budget amendment and various agricultural district renewals.
- Resolution to amend FY 2024 Adopted Budget by $637,138
- Public hearing on rezoning 33.82 acres on Shipps Store Road from Industrial Park to Industrial General for a junkyard
- Public hearing on appeal for Alameda and Sowego Energy Solar Projects
- Public hearing on special permit for tourist home 'The Acorn Loft'
- Resolutions to renew or withdraw from four Agricultural and Forestal Districts
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review several land-use applications. Key items include a public hearing on rezoning 33.82 acres on Shipps Store Road from Industrial Park to Industrial General to allow a junkyard, alongside renewals for four agricultural and forestal districts. The agenda also lists a special permit for a tourist home and a request to reduce open space requirements for the Snow Property.
- Rezoning 33.82 acres on Shipps Store Road from Industrial Park (I-1) to Industrial General (I-2) for a junkyard
- 4th Renewal of the Fiery Run Agricultural and Forestal District
- 5th Renewal of the Routts Hill Agricultural and Forestal District
- Special Permit for 'The Acorn Loft' to operate as a tourist home in Marshall District
- Special Exception for Snow Property to reduce common open space requirements in Center District
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session and regular meeting on May 11, 2023. Key actions include scheduling public hearings for appeals regarding the Sowego Energy Facility and Alameda Solar Project, approving special exceptions for two schools, and appointing an Interim County Administrator. Several conservation easement resolutions were postponed, and one commercial lease resolution was withdrawn.
- Schedule public hearings on appeals for Sowego Energy Facility and Alameda Solar Project
- Approve Special Exception for Mountainside Montessori School (SPEX-22-018543)
- Approve Special Permit for Grace Place Preschool (SPPT-23-019416)
- Appoint Janelle J. Downes as Interim County Administrator
- Amend conservation easement with Great Marsh Place, LLC to add nine acres
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors agenda for April 26, 2023, consists primarily of procedural items. The main substantive item is a closed session authorized under Virginia law to discuss, consider, or interview prospective candidates for employment. No public decisions, budget approvals, or zoning changes are listed on this agenda.
- Closed session for discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment
- Meeting location: Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review several land-use applications. Key discussions include Comprehensive Plan Compliance Reviews for multiple utility-scale solar projects in the Cedar Run District. The Commission will also hear public testimony on special exceptions for a Montessori school, a preschool, a sewage system for a sports complex, and an electrical substation expansion.
- Comprehensive Plan Compliance Reviews for Alameda Solar (North, South, and Interconnection) and Sowego Energy Facility
- Special Exception for Mountainside Montessori School to amend prior approvals and add sewage treatment
- Special Permit for Grace Place Preschool operated by Grace United Methodist Church
- Special Exception for Fauquier County Central Sports Complex sewage and water storage systems
- Amended Special Exception for Bristers/Anderson Branch Substation expansion by Virginia Electric & Power Company
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to review a comprehensive financial report and discuss conservation easement programs. The regular meeting included a consent agenda with resolutions to allocate $1,915,000 for a new financial system and amend the FY 2023 operating budget by $807,515. Public hearings covered updates to fire protection codes, secondary road plans, and permits for wireless towers and tourist homes.
- Resolution to allocate $1,915,000 for a new financial system
- Resolution to amend the FY 2023 Operating Budget by $807,515
- Public hearing on updating Chapter 9 of the County Code for Fire Protection
- Public hearing on the 2023-2024 through 2028-2029 Six-Year Plan for Secondary Roads
- Resolutions approving waivers for wireless towers: Slater Silo Tower and Still Waters Tower
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors agenda for April 6, 2023, contains only procedural items. It includes a call to order, a closed session sponsored by Supervisor Christopher T. Butler regarding human resources, and adjournment. No public decisions, votes, or discussions are listed in the provided text.
- Closed session sponsored by Christopher T. Butler and Janelle Downes (Director of Human Resources)
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors has a procedural agenda for March 30, 2023. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss or interview prospective candidates for employment. The meeting otherwise consists of a call to order and adjournment.
- Closed session at 11:30 AM regarding prospective candidates for employment
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The session focuses on specific line-item adjustments, referred to as mark up/mark down changes, led by the County Administrator and the Director of Office of Management & Budget.
- Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget Work Session
- Mark Up/Mark Down budget adjustments
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting to review three special permit applications. The agenda included a cancelled item for the Board of Zoning Appeals and public hearings on requests for a tourist home, a school expansion, and a home-based contracting business.
- Special Permit SPPT-23-019177: Dwell Cottage Tourist Home in Marshall District
- Special Exception SPEX-22-018543: Mountainside Montessori School amendment in Marshall District
- Special Permit SPPT-22-018901: Walter Property small contracting business in Lee District
- Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda for April 6, 2023, was cancelled
Planning Commission
The Commission held a work session to review draft zoning amendments for utility-scale solar projects. Staff briefed members on proposed standards and definitions before scheduling a public hearing. The draft outlines requirements for setbacks, buffers, and decommissioning plans.
- Draft amendment defines 'Utility Scale Solar' as an electrical generating plant
- Proposed maximum project size is 1,500 acres
- Requires 150-foot setback from existing residential dwellings
- Mandates 50-foot vegetated buffer around project perimeter
- Requires decommissioning plan with financial guarantee before building permit
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission held a work session to discuss proposed zoning ordinance amendments for solar facilities and non-agricultural fill material. The Commission also reviewed a special exception application for the Barrel Oak Lodge, a proposed 42-room resort and event venue in Delaplane. A public hearing item regarding a long-standing auto repair business at Mike's Repair Service was also on the agenda.
- Work session on zoning text amendment for Solar Facilities standards
- Work session on zoning text amendment for Non-Agricultural Fill Material
- Special Exception application SPEX-19-011217 for Barrel Oak Lodge (3677 Grove Lane)
- Public hearing for SPEX-19-011329 for Mike's Repair Service (12336 Tacketts Mill Road)
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission agenda for April 16, 2020, includes a work session and regular meeting with public hearings. Key items include a request to rezone 41.35 acres in Bealeton for 65 homes, a proposal to add a Wireless Master Plan to the Comprehensive Plan, and a waiver for a pedestrian trail in Wooded Run Estates. The agenda also lists a proffer amendment for Carter's Crossing to allow a community center use.
- Rezoning REZN-19-011292: 41.35 acres from Rural Agriculture to Residential (3 units/acre) for 65 lots in Bealeton
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-18-009531: Add Wireless Master Plan appendix for commercial facilities
- Subdivision Waiver WAIV-20-012433: Wooded Run Estates pedestrian trail requirement modification
- Rezoning Proffer Amendment REZN-20-012526: Carter's Crossing stone house use change to community center
- Zoning Text Amendment: Allow boundary line adjustments between parcels with permanent conservation easements
Planning Commission
The provided agenda for the Fauquier County Planning Commission meeting dated May 21, 2020, contains only procedural items. It includes the adoption of the agenda and a general 'Citizens' Time' for public comments. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the text.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Citizens' Time for general comments (3-minute limit)
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget, 2023 tax rates, and the proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2024-2028. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
- Public hearing on 2023 Tax Rates
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024-2028 Proposed Capital Improvement Program
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors postponed two major agenda items: the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and tax rates, and the awarding of the county's health insurance contract. The budget postponement was due to delays in the state budget adoption. The health insurance item proposed awarding the contract to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
- Postponed: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Calendar Year 2022 Tax Rates
- Postponed: Award of Medical, Pharmacy, and Employee Assistance Insurance Contract to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Proposed savings: $1.4 million annual savings with a 3-year rate guarantee for health insurance
- Proposed credits: $50,000 for medical and $30,000 for pharmacy implementation credits
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors postponed its Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 proposed budgets work session. The delay was caused by the state budget not being adopted on time. No new budget figures or decisions were made at this meeting.
- FY 2023 and FY 2024 Proposed Budgets Work Session postponed
- Budget Adoption postponed
- Delay caused by state budget adoption delay
Planning Commission
The provided text is a procedural agenda header for a Fauquier County Planning Commission meeting dated January 21, 2021. It lists only the adoption of the agenda itself and notes that the agenda may be modified during adoption. No specific substantive items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the supplied text.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Note that the agenda may be modified by additions, deletions, or revisions
Planning Commission
The provided text is a procedural header for a Fauquier County Planning Commission meeting. It lists only the adoption of the agenda and notes that the agenda may be modified. No specific projects, rezonings, or decisions are detailed in the supplied document.
- Adoption of the agenda
Planning Commission
This agenda lists only procedural items: adoption of the agenda and a general citizens' time period. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Citizens' time for general comments (3-minute limit)
Planning Commission
This document lists the procedural agenda for a Fauquier County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 18, 2020. It includes standard items such as agenda adoption and a general citizens' time slot for public comments. The text does not list any specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearing items for discussion.
- Adoption of the agenda
- Citizens' time for general comments (3-minute limit)
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This is a deliberation stage rather than a final vote, with County Administrator Paul S. McCulla and Budget Director Lisa M. Henty presenting the proposal.
- Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget Work Session
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to deliberate on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. County Administrator Paul S. McCulla and Budget Director Lisa M. Henty presented the financial plan for review.
- Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget Work Session
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session and regular meeting to review agenda items, including a proposed amendment to the FY 2023 operating budget by $1,293,435. The board will also vote on participating in a settlement for opioid-related claims against major corporations and approve several special permits for churches and fairgrounds.
- Resolution to amend the FY 2023 Operating Budget by $1,293,435
- Resolution approving participation in opioid settlement against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS
- Public hearing on amending Chapter 8 for Marshall Electric Light and Business Improvement District
- Public hearing on selling 2.541 acres of property (increase from 2.1205 acres)
- Special permit approvals for Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery, Middle Man Ministries Church, and Fauquier County Fair
Planning Commission
The Fauquier County Planning Commission will hold a work session to elect officers and adopt the 2023 schedule, followed by a regular meeting. The main business involves public hearings on six items, including special permits for two churches, a contracting business, and the county fairgrounds. The Commission will also consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding electric transmission line corridors.
- Public hearing on Special Permit SPPT-22-017437 for Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery in Cedar Run District.
- Public hearing on Special Permit SPPT-22-018872 for Middle Man Ministries Church in Scott District.
- Public hearing on Special Permit SPPT-22-018905 for continued operation of Fauquier County Fairgrounds.
- Public hearing on Special Exception Amendment SPEX-22-018880 for a McDonald's drive-through in Bealeton.
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment COMA-22-018715 to designate corridors for electric transmission lines.
Board of Supervisors
The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss environmental services policies and financial awards, followed by a regular meeting. Key decisions included amending the FY 2023 operating budget by $3,869,196, authorizing a lease for the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport maintenance facility, and approving special exceptions for property developments in the Marshall District.
- Resolution to amend FY 2023 Operating Budget by $3,869,196
- Public hearing on lease for Airport Maintenance Facility Building at Warrenton-Fauquier Airport
- Special Exception approval for Manaker Property to reduce open space requirements (Marshall District)
- Special Permit approval for Moon Hold Cottage tourist home (Marshall District)
- Resolution to extend consideration of waiver for Still Waters Tower 152-foot monopole (Cedar Run District)