Hanover County, Virginia

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

General

Airport Advisory Committee

School Board

Public Safety Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

School Board

Board of Supervisors

Transportation Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

School Board

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

Airport Advisory Committee

School Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

School Board

Board of Supervisors

Transportation Committee

School Board

School Board

School Board

School Board

School Board

School Board

School Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-04 to amend Hanover County’s Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations on transportation updates, a request to advertise public hearings for the Envision Hanover Revisited Comprehensive Plan, and a discussion of a regulated adult‑use cannabis marketplace. The consent agenda covers approval of June 24 minutes, committee appointments, a 10‑Year Road Funding Plan, and a $223,170 Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority grant. Several zoning and conditional‑use public hearings will be considered, including rezoning requests for agricultural and residential parcels and permits for pickleball courts and a telecommunications tower.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-04 to amend the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance
• Authorization to advertise for public hearings on Envision Hanover Revisited Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA2026-00005)
• Adoption of the 10‑Year Road Funding Plan (FY 27‑36)
• Finance approval of a $223,170 Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority regional grant
• Zoning and conditional‑use hearings: special exception for a private garage on Rocky Ridge Road; rezoning of agricultural land on Rimfire Road; conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower on Blunts Bridge Road

Planning Commission

The Hanover County Planning Commission will consider a deferral request for the Tradeport Hanover Land rezoning (REZ2025-00010) that seeks to change 77.62 acres from Mixed Use (MX(c)) to Limited Industrial (M-1(c)) at East Patrick Henry Road. The meeting also includes elevation amendment approvals for the Lucky Strike project (SPR2026-00029) and Walmart Store No. 1525 (SPR2026-00030) in the Mechanicsville district. Several public hearings will be held on rezoning and conditional use permits, including a rezoning of 10 acres on Little Florida Road (REZ2026-00013) and a conditional use permit for Lutron Electronics warehouses on 14.66 acres at Northlake Park Drive.

• Deferral request REZ2025-00010: rezone 77.62 acres from MX(c) to M-1(c) at East Patrick Henry Road (deferred to Aug. 20, 2026)
• Elevation amendment SPR2026-00029 for Lucky Strike (Mechanicsville district)
• Elevation amendment SPR2026-00030 for Walmart Store No. 1525 (Mechanicsville district)
• Public hearing REZ2026-00013: rezone 10.0 acres from A-1 to AR-6(c) on Little Florida Road (Cold Harbor district)
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2026-00007: Lutron Electronics warehouses on 14.66 acres at Northlake Park Drive (Ashland district)

Facility Committee

The Hanover County Facility Committee will consider site options for a new Public Safety Building and discuss a policy on public space use and assembly. The meeting includes updates on animal control, library, and magistrate space feasibility studies.

• Feasibility Study Updates for Animal Control, FS 11, and Hanover Library
• Public Safety Building Site Considerations
• Public Space Use and Assembly Policy Discussion
• Magistrate Space Request Follow-up
• Barrett Site Next Steps

School Board

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates from the Sheriff’s Office, Fire-EMS, Commonwealth Attorney, Emergency Communications, and Animal Protection. The meeting includes a specific update on the expansion of the Adult Recovery Court.

• Adult Recovery Court Expansion update from Mackenzie Babichenko and Maranda Tyler
• Department updates from Sheriff’s Office, Fire-EMS, Commonwealth Attorney, Emergency Communications, and Animal Protection

Community Participation Team

Board of Supervisors

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Data Center Tax Rate and consider rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments. The meeting also includes presentations on transportation, broadband, and a proclamation honoring a retiring employee.

• Public Hearing: 2026 Proposed Data Center Tax Rate
• Public Hearing: Ordinance to ban expanded polystyrene food containers
• Public Hearing: U.S. Route 1 Gateway Small Area Plan
• Public Hearing: Rezoning request for 64 single-family lots on Cedar Lane
• Budget Supplement of State funds ($81,900) for Marcus Alert Community Response

Planning Commission

The Hanover County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional use permit requests. The agenda includes requests to rezone land for additional residential lots, amend conditional use permits for pickleball courts at Pole Green and Taylor complexes, and rezone land for data centers and industrial use.

• REZ2026-00004: Rezoning 9.31 acres on Rimfire Road to AR-6(c) for one additional lot
• CUP2026-00005: Amend CUP-17-97 to allow pickleball courts at Pole Green Park
• CUP2026-00006: Amend CUP2025-00003 to allow pickleball courts at Taylor Complex & Park
• REZ2025-00010: Rezoning 77.62 acres on East Patrick Henry Road to M-1(c) for data centers
• CUP2026-00002: Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower up to 199 feet on Blunts Bridge Road

Finance Committee

The Hanover County Finance Committee will discuss budget supplements for animal protection and emergency services, review year-end financial projections, and receive updates on the external and internal audits.

• Animal Protection T-Shirt Donations: $107k
• DPU Purchased Services: Up to $125k
• CSB Marcus Alert FY27 Appropriation: $82k
• Children’s Services Act Budget Supplement
• External Auditor Update on FY2026 Audit

General

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will meet to discuss data center regulations. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Data Center Regulations

Community Participation Team

Transportation Committee

The Hanover County Transportation Committee will consider the SMART SCALE Round 7 applications presented by Kempf. It will also receive an update on the 10‑Year Road Funding Plan for fiscal years 2027‑2036 from Vidunas. Additional items include a road project status briefing and updates from VDOT and Hanover County. The meeting concludes with a citizens' time and scheduling of the next session.

• SMART SCALE Round 7 Applications – Kempf
• 10‑Year Road Funding Plan (FY 27‑36) Update – Vidunas
• Road Project Status briefing – Vidunas
• VDOT agency update
• Hanover County agency update

School Board

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss two zoning applications. One is a Conditional Use Permit for Okoengine, L.L.C. to build a supplementary solar facility on 20.7 acres on Hope Haven Drive in the Cold Harbor District. The other is a Special Exception for Tommy and Lisa Matherly to add an accessory family housing unit on 10.68 acres on Mount Hermon Road in the Beaverdam District.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a solar facility on 20.7 acres, Hope Haven Drive (Cold Harbor District)
• Special Exception request for an accessory family housing unit on 10.68 acres, Mount Hermon Road (Beaverdam District)

Community Participation Team

General

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss reports or plans regarding the security of governmental facilities and the safety of persons using those structures. The meeting includes a closed session and a scheduled adjournment to a regular meeting later that evening.

• Closed session regarding security of governmental facilities per Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A) (19)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a six-year secondary road plan and a proposed data center development on Mountain Road. The meeting also includes a school board appointment and a vote on crime enforcement expense reimbursements.

• Public hearing for the Department of Public Works Secondary Road Six-Year Plan (FY 27-32)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-05 regarding reimbursement of expenses for enforcing certain crimes
• Rezoning request for 427 acres on Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) for a data center and associated uses
• Rezoning request for 8.04 acres on Harley Club Drive (State Route 2029) for North Lake RV, L.L.C.
• Conditional Use Permit and Special Exception requests for multiple substations on Mountain Road

General

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional use permit requests. The body will also discuss an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the U.S. Route 1 Gateway Small Area Plan.

• CPA2026-00001: Proposed adoption of the U.S. Route 1 Gateway Small Area Plan
• CUP2025-00020: Request for a warehouse of 75,000 square feet or greater on Lewistown Road
• REZ2026-00010: Request to eliminate a cash proffer for property on Terry Road
• REZ2026-00009: Request to rezone 4.0 acres on Beaver Dam Road to permit one additional lot
• CUP2025-00015 and CUP2026-00001: Requests for conditional use permits for places of worship

Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Committee

The Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Committee will review a request to move funds to the Self-Insurance Fund. The body will also discuss the FY27 meeting schedule and review the Q1 investment report.

• Proposed $682,861 withdrawal of Trust funds for retiree premium subsidies
• Review of Quarterly OPEB Investment Report Q1 by PFM Asset Management
• Proposed FY27 OPEB Board meeting schedule

Community Development Committee

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to receive a staff report and discuss updates regarding the Hanover Cannery. Members will also review proposed land use changes related to Envision Hanover.

• Hanover Cannery update
• Envision Hanover proposed land use changes

Joint Education Committee

The Hanover County Joint Education Committee will hear welcome remarks from County Administrator John Budesky and Superintendent Dr. Lisa Pennycuff, approve the minutes from the January 16, 2026 meeting, receive updates on a new school building decision matrix and the current school construction project, and make any related announcements before adjourning.

• Approval of January 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of New School Building Decision Matrix
• Update on current school construction project
• Welcome remarks by John Budesky and Dr. Lisa Pennycuff
• Announcements

Community Participation Team

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review a request for a Certificate of Approval. The primary item is a proposal to install a permanent access ramp at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown.

• ARB2026-00002: Preservation Virginia request for a permanent access ramp on the northeastern elevation of Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown

Board of Supervisors

School Board

General

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request from Charles T. Purcell. The applicant is appealing a decision made by the zoning administrator regarding the use of two parcels of land.

• Public hearing for ZRC2026-00002: appeal regarding GPINs 8718-76-9613 and 8728-06-7160 (approx. 517 acres) at Foxal Road and Chestnut Church Road

Airport Advisory Committee

The Hanover County Airport Advisory Committee will hear reports on several airport projects, including the Westside Apron, EV charger installation, and an FAA grant application for design work. Members will also discuss the selection of an architect/engineer, a tentative financial report, and updates to the airport master plan. Additional topics include the Fixed-Base Operator report and a discussion of facility use rules and hangar inspections.

• Westside Apron project report
• EV charger installation project update
• FAA grant application for Design Apron Rehab Phase 3/T‑Hangar site work
• Selection of architect/engineer (A/E)
• Discussion of airport facility use rules, wait list, and hangar inspections

Finance Committee

The committee will consider several budget items, including a $1.0 M fund‑balance appropriation, $1.898 M of additional revenue, and a $1.0 M transfer for the Self‑Insurance Fund. Additional transfers of $400 k for purchased services and $110 k for repair and maintenance are proposed, along with smaller supplements for a solar revenue payment and reserve increase. The meeting also includes a quarterly financial report and a discussion of the FY2027 internal audit plan.

• Budget supplement: $1.0 M fund‑balance appropriation, $1.898 M additional revenue, $1.0 M transfer for Self‑Insurance Fund and $182 k medical screening incentive
• Budget transfer: $400 k for purchased services and $110 k for repair and maintenance from savings
• Budget supplement: $120,127 solar revenue payment to offset Rock Hill Road paving project
• Budget supplement: $350 k increase to reserve for revenue
• Presentation of FY2027 internal audit plan

Community Participation Team

Board of Supervisors

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hear a public hearing on the disposition of Henry Clay Elementary School property. It will also hold public hearings on a rezoning request for North Lake RV and two special‑exception requests for a private garage and accessory housing. An ordinance to clarify building‑height definitions in multiple districts will be considered for adoption.

• Public Hearing – Disposition of Public Property – Henry Clay Elementary School (GPIN 7870-50-8456)
• Public Hearing – REZ2025-00030 – North Lake RV, L.L.C. request for deferral (Ashland District)
• Public Hearing – SE2026-00004 – Special Exception for a private garage (Beaverdam District)
• Public Hearing – SE2026-00006 – Special Exception for accessory family housing (Cold Harbor District)
• Ordinance ORD25-07 – Amend building‑height definitions and maximum heights in business and industrial districts

Facility Committee

The Facility Committee will receive informational updates on CIP projects, facility projects, and feasibility studies for Animal Control and the Hanover Library. The body will also discuss a policy update regarding Fleet Management.

• Public Space Use Policy presentation
• Feasibility study updates for Animal Control, FS 11, and Hanover Library
• CIP and Facility projects updates
• Public Safety Building Magistrate Space update
• Discussion on Fleet Management policy update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional use permit requests. The body will also conduct its annual reorganization, including nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• REZ2025-00023: Request to rezone 427 acres on Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) to Limited Industrial for a data center
• CUP2025-00016: Request for a conditional use permit for multiple substations on 427 acres on Mountain Road
• CUP2025-00020: Request for a conditional use permit for a warehouse of 75,000 square feet or greater on Lewistown Road
• REZ2025-00021: Request to rezone 39.82 acres at Yowell Road and Elmont Road for 38 single-family detached units
• Planning Commission reorganization and adoption of rules and procedures

School Board

Community Participation Team

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive presentations on the FY27 Budget, broadband initiatives, transportation, and tourism marketing. The meeting includes a public hearing to receive nominations for a School Board Member in the Mechanicsville Magisterial District.

• Presentation on Adoption and Appropriation of the FY27 Budget, tax rates, and policies
• Public hearing for School Board Member nominations (Mechanicsville Magisterial District)
• Proposed Ordinance 26-05 regarding reimbursement of expenses for enforcement of certain crimes
• Authorization to advertise public hearing for Department of Public Works Secondary Road Six-Year Plan (FY 27-32)
• Resolutions regarding opioid settlements with multiple pharmacies and drug companies

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review four zoning cases, including requests for a dog kennel and a telecommunication tower. The body will also provide feedback on the Hanover County Courthouse marker and approve text for the Brown Grove marker.

• SEZ2026-00005: Special Exception for a commercial dog kennel on Pole Green Road
• SE2025-00016: Special Exception for an accessory family housing unit on Black Walnut Lane
• CUP2026-00002: Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunication tower on Independence Road
• REZ2025-00026: Request to rezone 155.9 acres on Scotchtown Road to AR-6 for 23 lots
• Final review and approval of Brown Grove Historic Marker text

Board of Supervisors

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget, the five‑year capital improvements program, the five‑year general fund financial plan, and proposed 2026 tax rates with related ordinance changes. A separate hearing will address the proposed 2026 real property tax rate. The meeting will conclude with adjournment to the next regular board meeting on April 8, 2026.

• Public hearing: FY2027 proposed budget, five‑year capital improvements program, five‑year general fund financial plan, proposed 2026 tax rates and ordinance changes
• Public hearing: proposed 2026 real property tax rate
• Adjournment to the regular board meeting on April 8, 2026

Community Participation Team

Bell Creek CDA

The Bell Creek Community Development Authority board will conduct its annual election of officers. It will also consider a resolution concerning the assessment lien for each parcel. Additional items may be discussed under other matters.

• Annual election of Authority officers
• Resolution on annual actions regarding the assessment lien for each parcel
• Other matters brought before the board

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a workshop on the Water Supply Resilience Feasibility Study and discuss state budget impacts. It will conduct a public hearing to consider granting a nonexclusive cable television franchise to Verizon Virginia LLC. Several zoning and land‑use public hearings will be held, including rezoning, special exceptions, and conditional use permits.

• Public hearing: approval of nonexclusive cable TV franchise to Verizon Virginia LLC
• Public hearing: rezoning request REZ2025-00030 for North Lake RV, L.L.C. (light industrial district)
• Public hearing: special exception SE2026-00001 for a private garage on Ashcake Road
• Public hearing: conditional use permit CUP2025-00021 to expand the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology
• Workshop presentation on Water Supply Resilience Feasibility Study

Lewistown CDA

The Lewistown Commerce Center Community Development Authority will elect its officers, approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting, hear the annual special assessment report for the Lewistown Commerce Center, and vote on a resolution to approve that report. The board will also consider any other matters raised before adjourning.

• Election of officers
• Approval of LCCCDA meeting minutes – April 8, 2025
• Presentation of Lewistown Commerce Center Assessment Report
• Resolution approving the annual report of special assessment
• Other matters

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will consider adopting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes officer elections, approval of the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes, and staff reports on capital projects, spring/summer programs, athletics, and business. Additionally, the committee will review 2025 achievements before adjourning.

• Adopt Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Old Business)
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair (New Business)
• Approve PRAC meeting minutes from November 10, 2025
• Staff reports: Capital Projects Overview
• Review 2025 Achievements

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to select its leadership and receive updates from county safety departments. The body will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding restitution and several Fire-EMS operational updates. The meeting includes reports from the Sheriff's Office, Commonwealth Attorney, and Animal Protection.

• Proposed ordinance regarding restitution
• Implementation of new whole blood product
• Operational staffing update for Courthouse Station 5 and ladder truck coverage
• Emergency Operations Plan update
• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair

Planning Commission

The Hanover County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional‑use permit requests, including a large industrial rezoning for a data‑center site. It will also review Ordinance 25‑07, which amends the zoning code to define building height measurements and maximum heights in business and industrial districts. A presentation of the proposed Capital Improvements Program is scheduled, followed by miscellaneous business.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP2025‑00020) for Lewistown Rd Ind Owner, L.L.C. – warehouse >75,000 sq ft on ~16.89 acres near Lewistown Road and Washington Highway.
• Rezoning (REZ2025‑00022) for Cedar Lane 11089, L.L.C. – from A‑1 Agricultural to RS(c) Single‑Family Residential on ~1.05 acres on Cedar Lane.
• Rezoning (REZ2025‑00023) for Marchetti Properties III – from A‑1 Agricultural to M‑1(c) Limited Industrial on ~427 acres along Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) for a data center (deferral requested).
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP2025‑00016) for Valco Hanover County Four, L.L.C. – multiple substations on the same 427‑acre Mountain Road site (deferral requested).
• Ordinance 25‑07 – amendment to the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to clarify building‑height definitions and maximum heights in business and industrial districts.

Community Participation Team

Board of Supervisors

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will consider several presentations and a closed‑session discussion, then vote on two resolutions to refinance existing revenue bonds for the courthouse project and the water and sewer system. The resolutions would allow principal amounts up to $35 million and $3.325 million respectively, plus budget supplements for issuance costs. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, proclamations honoring retirees, and updates on the Span Center, broadband, and FY27 capital budgets.

• Resolution to refinance the County’s Courthouse Project Special Fund Revenue Bonds (Series 2014 & 2015) up to $35,000,000 with a $200,000 issuance cost supplement
• Resolution to refinance the County’s Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bond (Series 2014B) up to $3,325,000 with a $50,000 issuance cost supplement
• Approval of finance request for State funds ($710,170), reserve transfer ($671,030) and intra‑department transfer ($90,000) for the Children’s Services Act
• Presentation on the Span Center by its President/CEO
• Monthly Broadband Update presentation

School Board

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will discuss annual rule changes, including clarifications to Citizens' Time allotments. The body will also consider term lengths for Board of Supervisors appointments and the selection of a committee Chair and Vice Chair.

• Selection of Rules Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Annual Review of Rules and Proposed Changes
• Appointment of Alternates to Committees
• Discussion on ARB at-large vs. District appointment of members
• Discussion of Cannery Committee duties

Transportation Committee

The Hanover County Transportation Committee will review amendments to its by‑laws, an update to the secondary six‑year transportation plan for FY 27‑32, a full‑depth reclamation and paving project on Rockhill Road, and a study of the Creighton Road gateway in the Economic Development Zone. An informational road‑project status report will also be presented.

• Transportation Committee By‑Laws amendment – Davis
• Secondary Six‑Year Plan (FY 27‑32) update – Davis
• Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) & paving on Rockhill Rd – Vidunas
• Transportation Study – Creighton Rd Gateway EDZ – Hardman
• Road Project Status informational report – Vidunas

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal concerning storage containers occupying about 12.5 acres of A‑1 Agricultural land on Hermleigh Lane. The appeal challenges a zoning administrator decision under Virginia Code § 15.2‑2311. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving prior minutes, electing a chair and vice‑chair, and introducing a new board member.

• Public hearing (ZRC2026-00001) on storage containers, ~12.5 acres, Hermleigh Lane, A‑1 Agricultural district
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2024
• Nomination and election of board chair
• Nomination and election of board vice‑chair
• Introduction of a new Board of Zoning Appeals member

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a budget supplement involving state funds and transfers for the Children’s Services Act. The committee will also consider a resolution regarding the potential refunding of VRA Bonds.

• Budget supplement for Children’s Services Act: $710,170 in state funds, $671,030 from contingency, and $90,000 intradepartment transfer
• Resolution for potential refunding of VRA Bonds

Community Participation Team

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will consider FY27 budget presentations and several public‑hearing items. The consent agenda includes adoption of a street resolution, a cable franchise advertisement, a retirement proclamation, and a finance approval for utility and infrastructure incentives. The board will also hear rezoning and special‑exception requests for properties on Market Road, Lexington Drive, and Sliding Hill Road.

• Public hearing: REZ2025-00027 – rezone 5.26 acres on the west line of Market Road (State Route 630) at Hundley Place from A‑1 Agricultural to AR‑6(c) Agricultural Residential.
• Public hearing: SE2025-00032 – special exception to permit a private garage for more than four vehicles on Lexington Drive (State Route 1196).
• Public hearing: REZ2025-00024 – amendment to proffers for utility service development on 1.88 acres at the northwest line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) at Totopotomoy Trail (State Route 1265).
• Public hearing: SE2025-00031 – special exception to allow a fence taller than permitted on the same 1.88‑acre site on Sliding Hill Road.
• Finance approval: appropriation of $741,700 for a Utility and Infrastructure Incentive and $2,350,000 for a Commonwealth Opportunity Fund Incentive under the Wegmans Performance Agreement.

Local Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals

The Local Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals will approve minutes and agendas, hear a term update, and conduct an election for the chair position effective February 26, 2026. The board will also receive a presentation on the 2024 Code Adoption Process and participate in a mock appeal hearing exercise.

• Election of Chair (effective Feb 26, 2026)
• 2024 Code Adoption Process Update
• Mock Appeal Hearing Group Exercise
• Approval of 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Agenda

Planning Commission

The Hanover County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land‑use applications, including rezoning and conditional use permits. Items include a request to rezone 427 acres on the east side of Mountain Road for a data center, a conditional use permit for multiple substations on the same parcel, and various smaller rezoning and school‑related proposals. The commission will consider each application and vote after the hearings.

• REZ2025-00023: Marchetti Properties request to rezone ~427 acres from A‑1 Agricultural to M‑1(c) Limited Industrial for a data center (Mountain Road, U.S. Route 33)
• CUP2025-00016: Valco Hanover County Four, L.L.C. request for a conditional use permit for multiple substations on the same ~427‑acre parcel
• REZ2025-00030: North Lake RV, L.L.C. request to rezone ~8.04 acres from B‑3 General Business and M‑2(c) Light Industrial to M‑2(c) Light Industrial (Harley Club Drive)
• CUP2025-00019: Gwathmey Baptist Church request to amend a prior CUP to permit a school within the existing church building on ~4.04 acres (Gwathmey Church Road)
• CUP2025-00021: Hanover County Public Schools request to expand the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology on ~50.84 acres (Whippoorwill Road)

Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Committee

The Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Committee will meet to discuss a potential fund withdrawal. The committee will also receive a quarterly investment report for Q4 from PFM Asset Management.

• Consideration of OPEB Fund withdrawal
• Review of Quarterly OPEB Investment Report Q4 by Scott Fleming, PFM Asset Management

General

The Community Development Committee will review several ordinance amendments, including changes to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, erosion and stormwater management, and a new food service container ordinance. They will also discuss updates to the height ordinance, the Route 1 Small Area Plan, and land use changes suggested by the Board of Supervisors. Public input will be invited during Citizens' Time.

• Amendment to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act ordinance
• Amendment to the Erosion and Stormwater Management ordinance
• New EPS Food Service Container ordinance
• Updates to the Height Ordinance in Commercial and Industrial Districts
• Review of Board of Supervisors suggested land use changes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider the County Administrator's FY27 budget presentation, followed by brief presentations from the Sheriff and the School Superintendent. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve the February 11 minutes and to authorize public hearings and advertising for the FY27 budget items. No final decisions on budget allocations are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the February 11, 2026 Board meeting
• Authorize public hearings and advertising for FY27 budget items
• Presentation of the County Administrator's FY27 budget proposal
• Presentation by the Sheriff on FY27 budget matters
• Presentation by the Superintendent of Schools on FY27 budget matters

Community Participation Team

General

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review financial reports and updates on broadband and the Route 1 Small Area Plan. The meeting includes requests for budget supplements for school construction and public safety.

• Budget supplement for Washington-Henry Elementary School Replacement Project: $1,500,000
• Budget supplement for Station 16 Fire insurance reimbursements: $461,956
• Budget supplement for Sheriff's Office public safety training: $75,000
• Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Financial Report presentation
• Route 1 Small Area Plan Update presentation

School Board

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review quarterly financial reports and approve budget supplements for future Board agenda items, including school construction and insurance recovery funds. The committee will also select a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Washington and Henry Elementary School - $1.5M
• Acceptance of Animal Protection Donation - $275k
• Sheriff’s Office Asset Forfeiture - $75k
• Fire/EMS Station 16 Insurance Recovery - $462k
• Selection of Finance Committee Chair and Vice Chair

School Board

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss several zoning requests, including a large stone quarry and batching plant proposal on 1,288 acres in the Beaverdick District. Other items include rezoning a 5.26‑acre parcel on Market Road, special‑exception garage requests, and a small‑scale solar facility. The board will also consider a historic marker application for Brown Grove School.

• Conditional Use Permit & Special Exception for Greenfield Timber, L.L.C. quarry and batching plant on 1,288 acres, Verdon Road (Beaverdick District)
• Rezoning request for 5.26 acres to Agricultural Residential District (AR‑6(c)) on Market Road (Cold Harbor District)
• Special Exception for a private garage >4 vehicles on 5.43 acres, Lexington Drive (Mechanicsville District)
• Conditional Use Permit for small‑scale solar facility on 94.6 acres, Blunts Bridge Road (Beaverdick District)
• Historic marker application for Brown Grove School

Airport Advisory Committee

The Hanover County Airport Advisory Committee will review several operational updates, including the Westside Apron project and an EV charger installation. Members will discuss the annual fixed‑based aircraft report, hangar inspections, and a report from the Fixed‑Base Operator. The committee will consider adopting new by‑laws and will talk about airport facility use, wait‑list rules, and regulations. Election of a new chairman and vice‑chairman will also take place.

• Westside Apron project presentation
• EV charger installation project update
• Annual Fixed Based Aircraft Report and hangar inspections
• Airport Committee By‑laws adoption
• Airport Facility Use/Wait List/Rules and Regulations discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings on several special exception requests for housing, signage, and business use. The body will also discuss the process for filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Col. David R. Hines and consider exterior trim for the Wickham Annex Renovation Project.

• Special Exception for accessory family housing on Mantilo Creek Road (SE2025-00030)
• Special Exception for a sign at Kings Dominion Boulevard and I-95 (SE2025-00022)
• Special Exception for a sign on Lewistown Road (SE2025-00029)
• Special Exception for a catering business kitchen on Adams Lane (SE2025-00028)
• Ordinance of Vacation to vacate Minorca Lane in the Loralea Subdivision (OOV2025-00001)

School Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair and review minutes from November 10, 2025. Members will discuss a 2025 year in review and the Montpelier Ruritan Building.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion regarding Montpelier Ruritan Building
• 2025 Year in Review

Community Participation Team

School Board

Joint Education Committee

The Joint Education Committee will review Hanover County Public Schools' FY2027 revenue and expenditure overview, including budget priorities and capital projects like Washington and Henry Elementary School. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• FY2027 Revenue Overview (Enrollment and LCI Change)
• FY2027 Expenditure Overview (Budget Priorities)
• Capital Improvement Plan (Washington and Henry Elementary School)

Facility Committee

The Hanover County Facility Committee will review updates on feasibility studies, capital improvement projects, and facility projects. Members will consider naming proposals for the Public Safety Building and Vaughan Bradley Building and create related policy. Specific items for discussion include a cannery assessment, the transfer of Montpelier Ruritan space to the Montpelier Center for the Arts, and sidewalk and tree work at the Wickham Building.

• Feasibility study updates for Animal Control, FS 11, and Hanover Library
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects update
• Building name proposals for the Public Safety Building and Vaughan Bradley Building
• Cannery assessment and discussion
• Transfer of Montpelier Ruritan space to the Montpelier Center for the Arts

Planning Commission

The Hanover County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. Items include a small agricultural rezoning, an industrial utility amendment, a comprehensive plan amendment, a large rezoning for a data center, and a conditional use permit for wastewater facilities. The commission will also adopt its 2026 meeting schedule.

• REZ2025-00027: Rezone ~5.26 acres from A-1 to AR-6(c) on the west line of Market Road at Hundley Place (public hearing).
• REZ2025-00024: Amend proffers for rezoning ~1.88 acres from M-2(c) on the northwest line of Sliding Hill Road at Totopotomoy Trail (public hearing).
• CPA2025-00003: Amend the Comprehensive Plan to change land use from Suburban Neighborhood Residential to Employment Center along Ashland Road (public hearing).
• REZ2025-00020: Rezone ~468.14 acres from A-1 to M-1(c) for a data center on the south line of Ashland Road near Two Pond Lane (public hearing).
• CUP2025-00014: Conditional Use Permit for wastewater pump stations and substations on the same ~468.14‑acre site (public hearing).

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold its annual reorganization session to elect a chair and vice‑chair, adopt the 2026 meeting schedule, add holidays, appoint committee members, and re‑adopt standing rules. It will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the December 10, 2025 minutes, a split‑precinct waiver, a human‑resources policy update, proclamations honoring retirees, committee appointments, and a $515,148 Federal Urban Area Security Initiative grant. The meeting also features presentations on American Legion awards, community‑college updates, transportation, broadband, human services, and the Hanover Municipal Airport Master Plan.

• Adoption of Budget Supplement and Grant Acceptance – Federal Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) – $515,148
• Annual Reorganization Session: Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Adoption of Proposed Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule (Jan‑Dec 2026) and Additional 2026 Holidays
• Appointment of Shawn Dandridge to the Council of Aging and Jordan Peters to the Architectural Review Board
• Presentation and adoption of the Hanover Municipal Airport Master Plan

School Board

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review and potentially approve a draft plan for landscape, lighting, and accessibility improvements at Courthouse Square. The board will also consider a certificate of approval for exterior changes to the Wickham Annex Building.

• Courthouse Square Improvements: Landscape Plan and Lighting/Accessibility Improvements
• ARB2025-00005: Exterior windows, doors, and trim changes for the Wickham Annex Building (Community Corrections)

Community Participation Team