Greene County public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Greene County Planning Commission will hold work sessions to consider two ordinance items: an agritourism proposal (OR24-004) and a technology/flex research and development proposal (OR24-001). The commission will also approve the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes and receive updates on monthly development activity. No public hearing is scheduled for this meeting.
- Work session on Agritourism – Farm Wineries, Breweries, Events (OR24-004)
- Work session on Technology, Flex Research and Development (OR24-001)
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from November 20, 2024
- Update on monthly development activity
- Discussion with Ruckersville Advisory Committee and Town of Stanardsville
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding zoning ordinance changes and a property easement. Members will also discuss a potential reservoir partnership with Orange County and General Fund excess.
- Public hearing for non-exclusive Easement of Right of Way on Knight’s Drive
- Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance regarding performance bonds and subdivision plans
- Ratification of Local Emergency Declaration for Greene Mountain Lake dam emergency
- Discussion on partnership with Orange County for the reservoir
- Discussion regarding General Fund excess
Planning Commission
The Greene County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed performance standards changes, including acceptable bond forms, as‑built requirements, and clarified review rules for subdivision plats versus site improvement plans. The commission will also discuss agritourism opportunities such as farm wineries and breweries, and provide updates on the Ruckersville Advisory Committee and development activity. A separate work session will address the Town of Stanardsville Comprehensive Plan covering community design, land use, and housing services.
- Public hearing on performance standards changes (OR23-004) – bond forms, as‑built requirement, subdivision plat vs site improvement plan review clarification
- Work session on agritourism – farm wineries, farm breweries, events and activities at agricultural operations
- Ruckersville Advisory Committee update
- Town of Stanardsville information update and development activity overview
- Work session on Town of Stanardsville Comprehensive Plan – community design, land use, housing and community services
Board of Supervisors
The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several items, including a special‑use permit request from Borderline, LLC for a church and private school at 3004 Greene Edge Lane. The board will also consider amendments to the county tax code affecting land‑preservation fees and exemptions for elderly and handicapped residents. Two large supplemental budget appropriations—$6,902,058.77 from carryover funds and $1,540,207.00 from a state award—will be voted on. Additional agenda items cover water‑sewer rate changes, a local emergency‑management grant, and routine consent agenda items.
- Special‑use permit request for Borderline, LLC at 3004 Greene Edge Lane
- Amend Chapter 66 tax code: revalidation fee $60 and six‑year revalidation fee $60
- Amend Chapter 66 tax code: update exemptions for elderly and handicapped
- Supplemental appropriation of $6,902,058.77 from carryover funds
- Supplemental appropriation of $1,540,207.00 for additional state funding award
Planning Commission
The Greene County Planning Commission will review performance standards and consider updates to the 19-5 Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance. A public hearing will be held on Borderline, LLC's request for a special use permit to locate a church and private educational institution on the 6.73‑acre R‑2 portion of 2995 Seminole Trail. The commission will also receive updates from the Ruckersville Advisory Committee, the Town of Stanardsville, and a development activity report.
- Special use permit request by Borderline, LLC for a church and private school on 2995 Seminole Trail (6.73 acres R‑2 zoning)
- Review of 19-5 Zoning Ordinance redline and final versions
- Review of Subdivision Ordinance redline and final versions
- Update from Ruckersville Advisory Committee
- Development activity update
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a water and sewer financial plan and consider resolutions to authorize public hearings for fee and EDU cost increases. The meeting includes a public hearing for a home business permit and a request for Regional Housing Study funding.
- Public hearing for a special use permit for auto restoration at 675 Matthew Mill Road
- Proposed resolution to authorize a public hearing to amend water and sewer fees effective January 1, 2025
- Proposed resolution to authorize a public hearing to increase the cost of EDUs
- Resolution to authorize the next phase of the White Run Reservoir project
- Refund request of $3,961.53 for a qualified disabled veteran
Board of Supervisors
The Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning a 2.41-acre property at 14865 Spotswood Trail from Agricultural to Business Highway and High Intensity. The meeting also includes a workshop on water and sewer priorities and a vote to appropriate $220,000 in supplemental funds.
- Public hearing for rezoning 14865 Spotswood Trail from A-1 to B-3
- Workshop on water and sewer connection priorities
- Vote to appropriate $220,000 for supplemental CSA appropriation
- Monthly water and sewer update presentation
- Response to Virginia Department of Health letter
Water & Sewer Committee
The committee will discuss proposals for the Capital and Financial Plan. Members will also review a recommendation regarding a DEQ response following a VDH letter dated September 11, 2024.
- DEQ Response Recommendation regarding VDH Letter dated September 11, 2024
- Capital and Financial Plan Proposals
Planning Commission
The Greene County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land‑use applications. Items include a special use permit for an auto‑restoration home business on 675 Matthew Mill Road and a rezoning request to change a 15‑acre parcel on Seminole Trail from B‑2 to B‑3. Two applications by Ruckersville MHC, LLC to rezone and to obtain a special use permit for a mobile home park on Shady Grove Road have been deferred by the applicants. The commission will also discuss old/new business and upcoming joint work with the Board of Supervisors.
- Special use permit for a home auto‑restoration business at 675 Matthew Mill Road (2.27‑acre R‑1 parcel, SUP#16‑002)
- Rezoning request to change a 15‑acre parcel on Seminole Trail from B‑2 to B‑3 (TMP# 60C‑(12)‑C, RZ#24‑004)
- Rezoning request to change parcels on Shady Grove Road from R‑1 to R‑2 (20.37 acres and 1.77 acres, TMP# 66‑(A)‑39/40, RZ#24‑003)
- Special use permit request for a mobile home park on the same Shady Grove Road parcels (SUP#24‑006)
- Upcoming joint work session with the Board of Supervisors (old/new business)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on animal and environmental noise code revisions. The meeting includes discussions on tax relief for the elderly and disabled, as well as potential zoning amendments for agritourism and subdivision site plan approvals.
- Public hearing on Greene County Code revisions for Animal Noise and Environment Noise
- Appropriation of $750,000.00 in Community Project Grant Funding for Greene County Community Park
- Appropriation of $43,363.00 in DMV Selective Enforcement Grants for the Sheriff’s Office
- Discussion of Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding wineries, farm breweries, and agricultural events
- Proposed changes to require Board approval for subdivision site plans with more than 20 divisions
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit for a farm winery with structures larger than 4,000 square feet at 12955 Dyke Road, a request deferred from earlier meetings. They will also vote on a resolution to appropriate $70,000.00 for the Byrne Discretionary Community Project grant program for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional agenda items include ending the local emergency for Tropical Storm Debby, authorizing contracts for preliminary engineering reports for mandatory water and sewer projects, and using school zone speed camera funds to purchase flashing speed limit signs.
- Public hearing on special use permit for farm winery at 12955 Dyke Road (structures >4,000 sq ft)
- Resolution to appropriate $70,000.00 for Byrne Discretionary Community Project grant program for Sheriff’s Office
- Resolution to end the local emergency for Tropical Storm Debby
- Authorization for County Administrator to contract preliminary engineering reports for mandatory water and sewer projects
- Authorization to use school zone speed camera funds to purchase flashing speed limit signs
Water & Sewer Committee
The Greene County Water & Sewer Committee will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the July 18 and August 8 meetings, and hear a presentation on the project's financial history and potential revenue options. The meeting also includes a brief "Other Matters" segment and schedules the next meeting for September 5, 2024.
- Adopt agenda
- Approve minutes from July 18, 2024 and August 8, 2024
- Presentation on brief financial history of the project and potential revenue options
- Other Matters
- Schedule next meeting for September 5, 2024
Planning Commission
The Greene County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to change 14865 Spotswood Trail from Agricultural (A‑1) to Business (B‑3) for a 2.41‑acre parcel (RZ‑24‑002). The commission will also review the Blue Ridge Meadows subdivision plan covering 335 lots across several TMP parcels (SDV‑24‑013). The Town of Stanardsville Planning Commission will consider a special‑use permit for a mural on 77 Main Street (SUP‑24‑004). It will also review a 104‑lot subdivision plan (SDV‑24‑013) and discuss the comprehensive plan review schedule and broadband chapter.
- Rezoning request for 14865 Spotswood Trail from A‑1 to B‑3 (RZ‑24‑002)
- Blue Ridge Meadows subdivision review – 335 lots on TMP 37-(A)-27, 37-(A)-59, 37-(A)-60, 37-(A)-66, 38-(A)-66 (SDV‑24‑013)
- Special‑use permit for a mural at 77 Main Street, Stanardsville (SUP‑24‑004)
- Stanardsville subdivision review – 104 lots on TMP 37-(A)-66 (SDV‑24‑013)
- Discussion of comprehensive plan review schedule and broadband chapter for Stanardsville
Board of Supervisors
The Greene County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial resolutions, including funding for fire departments, CSA funds, fees and reimbursements, and donations received in FY24. It will also vote on a contract to conduct a lead service line inventory for the county's drinking water system and direct staff to advertise a public hearing on updates to the Noise Ordinance. Additional items include a refund request from the Commissioner of Revenue and a request to move a part‑time sheriff’s employee to full‑time status.
- Resolution to appropriate $420,000 each to Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Department and Dyke Volunteer Fire Department for fire apparatus replacement
- Resolution to appropriate $380,000.00 for CSA funds in FY24
- Resolution to appropriate $252,185.54 for fees and reimbursements received in FY24
- Resolution to appropriate $53,225.94 for donations received in FY24
- Resolution to authorize the County Administrator to execute contract for lead service line inventory
Water & Sewer Committee
The committee is meeting to review financial reports and discuss changes to water and sewer fees. Discussions include potential rate increases for sewer-only customers and the pricing of new meters.
- Proposal to substantially raise flat rates for sewer-only customers
- Review of EDU Capital Recovery/Buy-in Fees and Connection Fees
- Discussion of water and sewer rates, including fixed minimums and inclining blocks
- Review of $400 charge for new and irrigation meters, which includes installation and setup
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct routine business, including a call to order, pledge, quorum check, and approval of the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes. No new rezoning, contract, ordinance, or fee items are listed. The agenda consists solely of procedural matters.
- Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold work sessions to review requested changes to the Greene County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. The body will also discuss the Town of Stanardsville Comprehensive Plan.
- Review of Article 19-5 (Zoning) and Section 7-2 (Subdivision) regarding Performance Bonds
- Review of Article 16-17 regarding Water and Sewer in the zoning ordinance and county code
- Work session on the Town of Stanardsville Comprehensive Plan
- Updates on development activity and the Ruckersville Advisory Committee
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to discuss the water and sewer director position. The session includes consideration of candidates and processes for the role. No action will be taken in open session following the closed meeting.
- Discussion regarding the water and sewer director position
- Closed meeting regarding personnel matters
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for a farm winery at 12955 Dyke Road. The meeting also includes resolutions to accept several grants for the Sheriff’s Office and Commonwealth’s Attorney. Additionally, the Board will consider authorizing a settlement against Kroger for opioid abatement.
- Special Use Permit for a farm winery at 12955 Dyke Road
- Authorization of lawsuit settlement against Kroger for Opioid Abatement
- $45,000 grant appropriation for the Commonwealth’s Attorney
- $59,223 and $62,693 grant appropriations for the Sheriff’s Office
- Designation of Welsh Run Road as a Rural Rustic Road