Hanover County public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review several requests for rezoning and conditional use permits. These include proposals for residential development, industrial uses, and public utility infrastructure. The body will also approve the 2025 meeting schedule.
- REZ2024-00014: Proposal to create 41 homes on 7.02 acres at Virginia Crane Drive and Ashcake Road
- REZ2024-00016: Request to allow heavy truck sales on 3.99 acres on Kings Acres Road
- REZ2024-00013: Proposal for RV sales and service on 10.0 acres at Sunshade Lane
- CUP2024-00015: Request for a vehicle storage building and parking lot at Pole Green Park Lane
- CUP2024-00019: Request for a substation on 10.88 acres on Doswell Road
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hear a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance that defines and permits short‑term rentals in several districts. Additional public hearings will consider Ordinance 24‑14 on driver‑focus initiatives and Ordinance 24‑15 updating petit‑larceny provisions. The meeting also includes presentations from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority, Dominion Energy, and the Pamunkey Regional Library, as well as budget approvals for a $300,000 facilities inventory transfer and a $350,000 tourism improvement district appropriation.
- Ordinance 24‑09 amendment to add short‑term rental definitions and permissions across multiple zoning districts
- Public hearing on Ordinance 24‑14 – devoting full time and attention to driving
- Public hearing on Ordinance 24‑15 – updates to sections related to petit larceny and shoplifting
- Zoning requests: Conditional Use Permit for Won Buddhism of Richmond (5.84‑acre site on Walnut Grove Road) and rezoning of Westhaven Properties (17.6‑acre site on Mechanicsville Turnpike) among others
- Finance approvals: $300,000 budget transfer for facilities inventory and $350,000 appropriation for the Tourism Improvement District
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee will review design considerations for Rt. 360, Atlee Road, and Cold Harbor Road. It will also discuss a through‑truck restriction on Goddins Hill Road. Informational updates will be given on prior projects, including pedestrian accommodations on Rt. 301/54, the Woodside Lane paved path extension, and the Shellie Lee Drive paper street. A road project status report will be presented.
- Design considerations for Rt. 360, Atlee Rd, and Cold Harbor Rd (action item)
- Through‑truck restriction on Goddins Hill Rd (action item)
- Update on Rt. 301/54 pedestrian accommodations (informational)
- Woodside Lane paved path extension update (informational)
- Shellie Lee Drive paper street update (informational)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will receive an update on 2025 real estate assessments and review several items for future Board agendas. These include budget supplements for fleet services and a $300,000 transfer for facilities inventory.
- 2025 Real Estate Assessment Update
- Fleet Services budget supplement and new positions request
- Budget Transfer for Facilities Inventory: $300k from Capital to Operating
- Appropriation of Funds: $350,000 for Tourism Improvement District
- Draft Study for Board of Supervisor, Boards, and Commissions Salaries and Compensation
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning requests and a proposed ordinance regarding short-term rentals. The meeting includes requests for a data center campus and a battery energy storage system.
- REZ2022-00008: Proposal for a data center campus and 49 single-family homes on East Patrick Henry Road and Mount Hermon Road
- Ordinance 24-09: Proposed amendment to allow short-term rentals in multiple zoning districts
- CUP2024-00016: Request for a Tier 2 battery energy storage system on Cedar Lane
- REZ2023-00010: Regional hospital campus proposal (deferral requested to Dec 12)
- CUP2023-00004: Heliport request for a hospital campus (deferral requested to Dec 12)
Community Development Committee
The Hanover County Community Development Committee will meet at 10:30 AM on November 19, 2024. The committee will discuss the study scope for the Mountain Road Small Area Plan, review notification requirements for Board of Supervisors members, and consider an amendment to the Historic Village zoning ordinance. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda amendments, approval of October 7, 2024 minutes, and a citizens’ time segment.
- Mountain Road Small Area Plan – Study Scope (discussion)
- Notification to Board of Supervisors members – Applicant Requirements (discussion)
- Historic Village Zoning Ordinance Amendment (discussion)
- Approval of Community Development Committee minutes from October 7, 2024
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will review the timeline for its Master Plan and consider creating two sub‑committees—one for athletic policies and one for bylaws. It will also discuss the location for the January meeting and hold an organizational meeting. Routine items include approval of minutes and staff reports.
- Review of Master Plan timeline (Old Business)
- Establishment of Athletic Policies Sub‑committee (New Business)
- Establishment of Bylaws Sub‑committee (New Business)
- Decision on January meeting location (New Business)
- January organizational meeting (Additional Discussion)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding several rezoning requests and an ordinance change for underground utilities. The meeting also includes presentations on the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and solar energy storage policy amendments.
- Ordinance 24-12: Proposed change to allow transmission lines of 64 kV or greater to be above ground in all zoning districts
- REZ2023-00044: Request to rezone 3.01 acres on Hickory Hill Road to Light Industrial for a contractor’s equipment storage yard
- CUP2024-00017: Request to amend conditional use permit for Beaverdam Elementary on Beaverdam School Road
- REZ2023-00047 and REZ2024-0011: Requests to rezone parcels on Scotchtown Road and Beaver Dam Road to Agricultural Residential
- REZ2024-00012: Request to rezone 4.83 acres on Rural Point Road to Single Family Residential
Historical Commission
The Hanover County Historical Commission is reviewing several zoning requests and special exception permits. The body will also nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair.
- REZ2024-00018: Rezone from A-1 to RS(c) for WSE II, L.L.C. in Beaverdam
- SE2024-00021: Special Exception Permit for You Matter Adult Day Services in Cold Harbor
- SE2024-00024: Special Exception Permit for a commercial dog kennel for Whitney Wilson in Beaverdam
- REZ2024-00017: Request to down zone from AR-6(c) to A-1 for Leigh and Timothy Burnley in Beaverdam
- REZ2024-00005 & SE2024-00023: Rezone from A-1 to B-3(c) and OS(c) for OBS1, L.L.C. in Henry
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the draft audited financial statements for FY2024 and a report from external auditors PBMares. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters regarding the County Administrator’s Office and the Finance and Management Services Department.
- Draft Audited FY2024 Financial Statements
- External Auditors Report from PBMares
- Closed session regarding personnel in the Finance and Management Services Department and County Administrator’s Office
Airport Advisory Committee
The committee will hear the Airport Manager’s report covering the runway lighting rehab, building signage, Hangar 3 development, new painting, and new apron projects. It will also receive an FBO report, an update on the Airport Master Plan, and discuss lease matters for Hangar 4 and BETA Technologies. The meeting includes a review of the Airport Facility Use policy. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Runway Lighting Rehab project
- Airport building signage
- Hangar 3 development
- New Apron project
- Lease discussion for Hangar 4 and BETA Technologies
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several zoning requests and the sale of public real property. Key discussions include a proposal for a 160-bed nursing home and adult daycare center. Other items involve residential and industrial rezoning requests.
- Proposal for a 160-bed nursing home and 50-person adult daycare center at the terminus of Left Flank Road
- Request to rezone 3.01 acres on Hickory Hill Road to Light Industrial for a contractor's equipment storage yard
- Request to rezone 4.16 acres on Annfield Road to create one additional building lot for a family member
- Request to eliminate a pedestrian path in Honey Meadows, Section 8
- Public hearing regarding the disposition and sale of publicly-held real property
Facility Committee
The Hanover County Facility Committee will meet to approve minutes and hear updates on county projects, including a truck-hauled waste agreement, the Bruce Center addition, and a beta battery charging system.
- Approval of July 9, 2024 minutes
- Truck-Hauled Waste Agreement presentation
- Bruce Center Addition presentation
- Freeman Marker Guidance presentation
- Beta battery Charging presentation
Public Safety Committee
The Hanover County Safety & Security Committee will review agenda amendments, approve the June 24, 2024 minutes, and confirm the Fire Marshal appointment. It will also discuss two proposed ordinances: Ord 21-14 addressing driver attention and Ord 21-15 setting thresholds for petit larceny and shoplifting. Additional items include department updates and topics such as dog field trials and a regional radio system.
- Consideration of amendments to the agenda
- Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- Confirmation of Fire Marshal appointment
- Proposed Ord 21-14 Motor Vehicles – Attention to Driving
- Proposed Ord 21-15 Offenses – Petit larceny and shoplifting thresholds
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a conditional use permit amendment. The body is also considering an ordinance change regarding the placement of high-voltage transmission lines.
- Proposed data center campus and 49 single-family homes on East Patrick Henry Road and Mount Hermon Road
- Ordinance 24-12 to allow transmission lines of 64 kV or greater to be above ground in all zoning districts
- Amendment to CUP2024-00004 for Beaverdam Elementary on Beaverdam School Road
- Rezoning of 10.58 acres on Beaverdam Road for one additional building lot
- Rezoning of 10.12 acres on Scotchtown Road and 4.83 acres on Rural Point Road for additional family building lots
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review requests for personal property tax relief and a budget supplement for engineering services. The meeting includes presentations on broadband, transportation, economic development, and the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session.
- Resolution establishing 2024 Personal Property Tax Relief
- Budget supplement of $1,200,000 for Hickory Hill Water & Sewer Improvements engineering services
- Administrative approval for Woodside Lane Path Extension
- Administrative approval for pedestrian improvements at Route 301/54 Roundabout Project
- Administrative approval for Shellie Lee Drive 'Paper Street' Paving Project
Community Development Committee
The Hanover County Community Development Committee will consider a combined erosion and stormwater management ordinance, review information on residential solar installation inspections and revisit the county's solar policy, and discuss zoning for the Rural Village area. Routine items include approval of August 20 meeting minutes and a citizens' time segment.
- Combined Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance (Public Works)
- Information on Residential Solar Installation building inspections
- Re‑visit Solar Policy
- Rural Village Zoning
Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee is meeting to review and potentially amend the draft Legislative Agenda for the 2025 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. The committee will determine recommendations to present to the Board of Supervisors.
- Review of draft Legislative Agenda for 2025 Session of the Virginia General Assembly
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission is reviewing several zoning cases, including requests for industrial and residential rezoning and conditional use permits. The body will also note an amendment to the Historic Roadside marker & Plaque Program guidelines.
- CUP2024-00017: Boundary amendment for Beaverdam Elementary
- REZ2024-00016: Request to rezone to Light Industrial District (Chickahominy)
- CUP2024-00018: Request for farmers’ market and events venue permit (Henry)
- SE2024-00018: Special Exception Permit request for a dog kennel (Henry)
- Historic Roadside marker & Plaque Program: Amendment to allow only one marker per calendar year
Board of Supervisors
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several zoning and land‑use requests, including a special exception for a manufactured home, conditional use permits for a church, a Buddhist worship site, an event venue, and a large solar energy facility. The agenda also includes rezoning proposals for a residential lot and a mixed‑use development with townhomes. A siting agreement for the solar project and routine consent‑agenda items such as minutes approval and a performance contract with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health are also scheduled.
- Special Exception SE2024-00016 for Rita Henderson to place a manufactured home on 2.05 acres near West Patrick Henry Road
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2024-00007 for Strata Clean Energy to develop a 1,528‑acre utility‑scale solar facility on Ben Gayle Road
- Rezoning REZ2024-00007 for Franklin E. Hogge to change 10.27 acres from A‑1 to AR‑6(c) Agricultural Residential District
- Conditional Use Permit CUP2024-00012 for Calvary Chapel Mechanicsville to build a church on 0.26 acres at Stonewall Parkway and Jennifer Lane
- Rezoning REZ2023-00024 for Westhaven Properties to allow restaurant, office, retail uses and 14 townhomes on 17.6 acres along Mechanicsville Turnpike
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
The Hanover County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hear staff reports on the Montpelier Recreation Center, capital projects, the master plan timeline, staffing and special events. The commission will discuss old business regarding the 2024 meeting dates. New business includes proposed changes to the Veterans Committee bylaws and consideration of signage in county parks. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next meeting.
- Veterans Committee bylaw changes (proposed)
- Signage in parks (proposed)
- Montpelier Recreation Center and Library update (staff report)
- Capital and service level projects update (staff report)
- Master plan timeline update (staff report)
Planning Commission
The Hanover County Planning Commission meeting on September 19, 2024 includes public hearings on several development applications. Items include a request by Superior Signs L.L.C. to add two monument signs on Cobbs Road, rezoning applications for agricultural and industrial parcels in the Beaverdam and Ashland districts, and an amendment to the county code to permit short‑term rentals in multiple zoning districts. The commission will also hold a work session on the short‑term rental ordinance and approve the revised 2024 meeting schedule.
- CUP2024-00013 – Superior Signs L.L.C. request to amend sketch plan for two freestanding monument signs on the south line of Cobbs Road at Washington Highway (approx. 7.35 acres, B‑3 and M‑2 districts).
- REZ2024-00006 – Judith H. Smith et al. request to rezone 4.16 acres from A‑1 Agricultural to AR‑6(c) Agricultural Residential on the north line of Annfield Road.
- REZ2024-00008 – Honey Meadows Homeowner’s Association request to amend conceptual plan on 1.5 acres at Meadow Pond Drive and Honey Meadows Road, eliminating a pedestrian path.
- REZ2023-00044 – Bryan W. Flagg request to rezone 3.01 acres from A‑1 Agricultural to M‑2(c) Light Industrial on the north line of Hickory Hill Road near I‑95.
- Ordinance 24‑09 – Proposed amendment to add a definition of “short term rentals” and allow them as a permitted use in multiple zoning districts; commission will defer to the October meeting.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will receive presentations on the 2024-2025 school opening and voter registrar updates. Members will consider the acceptance of streets into the secondary highway system and the adoption of revised standing rules. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the acquisition and disposition of specific real properties.
- Presentation on Economic Development Authority Bonds for The Virginia Home
- Resolution to accept Logistics Place streets at Northlake 95 Business Center into the Secondary System of Highways
- Administrative approval of Revised Standing Rules & Procedures
- Closed session regarding disposition of real property GPIN 7880-65-2797 (part)
- Closed session regarding acquisition of real property GPIN 8704-93-7404
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee is meeting to consider action items regarding road construction and pedestrian safety. The body will discuss specific road realignments and the prioritization of future sidewalk projects.
- Proposal to realign and construct an improved gravel road surface at Shellie Lee Dr.
- Consideration of extending pedestrian improvements south along Rt. 301/54 Roundabout
- Selection and prioritization of future sidewalk projects
- Status update on road projects
- SMART SCALE Round 6 Applications
Historical Commission
The Hanover County Historical Commission is meeting to discuss several conditional use permits, special exception permits, and a rezoning request. The body will review proposals for energy, healthcare, and residential facilities.
- CUP2024-00016: Lightshift Energy request for a Tier II Battery Energy Storage facility in South Anna
- SE2024-00017: The Virginia Home request for a Nursing Home and Adult Day Care Center in Henry
- CUP2024-00015: Department of Public Utilities request to add a building and parking near the Bruce Center in Henry
- REZ2024-00012: Daniel A. Truitt request to rezone from A-1 to RS(c) in Henry
- CUP2024-00014: Hometown Realty Services, Inc. request for a Recreational Facility in Chickahominy
Legislative Committee
The Hanover County Legislative Committee will meet on August 29, 2024. Members will select a chair, consider agenda amendments, and discuss the draft legislative agenda for the 2025 Virginia General Assembly, including goals, items carried forward, and new proposals. The committee will also plan the format and timing of a meeting with the county’s state senators and delegates. The session will end with announcements and adjournment.
- Selection of chair for the meeting
- Consideration of amendments to the agenda
- Discussion of draft 2025 Virginia General Assembly legislative agenda (goals, carry‑forward items, new items)
- Discussion of format and timing for a meeting with Hanover County’s state senators and delegates
- Announcements
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes financial presentations regarding ARPA funds and public safety pay.
- Transfer of $775,000 in ARPA funds to increase access to medical care and services
- Proposed rezoning of 22.49 acres at Kings Acre Road and Washington Highway for commercial, service, and retail uses
- Proposed rezoning of 7.82 acres on Chamberlayne Road for 13 age-restricted units and restaurant/retail/office use
- Budget supplement of $80,000 for security at Hanover County Public Schools events
- Ordinance to establish parking standards for data processing centers
Community Development Committee
The Community Development Committee will meet to discuss several policy and zoning items. The agenda includes reviews of solar policy, rural village zoning, and utility transmission lines.
- Combined Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance
- Reevaluation of Solar Policy
- Underground utilities for large transmission lines
- Rural Village Zoning
- Applicant Notification to BOS members
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review requests for conditional use permits and rezoning for various properties. These include proposals for a church, an event venue, a place of worship, and industrial or residential development.
- CUP2024-00012: Request for a church on 0.26 acres at Stonewall Parkway and Jennifer Lane
- CUP2024-00009: Request for an event venue on 3.93 acres on Air Park Road
- REZ2024-00007: Request to rezone 10.27 acres on Rosmarin Road to create one additional building lot
- CUP2024-00008: Request for a place of worship on 5.84 acres on Walnut Grove Road
- REZ2023-00044: Request to rezone 3.01 acres on Hickory Hill Road for a contractor's equipment storage yard
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss several budget supplements and financial statements. Topics include a proposed revenue bond for The Virginia Home, transfer of ARPA funds for nine firefighter/medic positions, and budget supplements for the Wickham Building renovation, sheriff overtime at school events, and asset forfeiture. The committee will also review FY24 preliminary year‑end financial statements and FY24‑FY25 reappropriations.
- Resolution for proposed revenue bond financing by the Economic Development Authority for The Virginia Home
- Transfer of ARPA funds for nine firefighter/medic positions
- Budget supplement for Wickham Building Renovation Capital Project
- Budget supplement for sheriff’s overtime at school events
- Budget supplement from asset forfeiture
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission will receive a presentation from the Planning Department regarding development ordinances and review processes. The body will also review two zoning cases requesting changes to the Agricultural Residential District.
- Planning Department presentation on development ordinances and review processes
- REZ2024-00007: Franklin E. Hogge request to rezone to AR-6(c) in South Anna
- REZ2024-00006: Judith Smith et al. request to rezone to AR-6(c) in Beaverdam
Architectural Review Board
The board will review a request (CA-1-24) from Charles Thompson to replace the restaurant sign at a café in the Old Courthouse Historic Overlay District, seeking a Certificate of Approval under Section 26-218 of the zoning ordinance. It will consider approving a $6,000 budget for consultant services to produce a professional landscape plan for the portion of the Old Courthouse Historic District surrounded by brick walls. The board will also review draft minutes from April 12, 2023, and finalize minutes from May 31, 2022 and March 28, 2023.
- Certificate of Approval request (CA-1-24) to replace restaurant sign in Old Courthouse Historic Overlay District
- Approval of $6,000 budget for consultant to create landscape plan for area within brick walls of Old Courthouse Historic District
- Review of draft minutes dated April 12, 2023
- Finalization of minutes dated May 31, 2022 and March 28, 2023
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $105,000,000 for the Virginia Public School Authority. Additional agenda items include a proposed change to the polling place in the Berkley Precinct, a rezoning request for a 3.99‑acre parcel near Linderwood Drive, and a conditional use permit request for American Fleet Holdings on a 7.06‑acre site near Vermeer Place. The meeting also contains a consent agenda covering minutes, a 10‑year road funding plan, an opioid settlement with Kroger, street adoptions into the secondary highway system, the SMART SCALE Round 6 project, a modification to U.S. Bicycle Route 1, and the withdrawal of King William County from the Pamunkey Regional Library System.
- Authorization of general obligation bonds up to $105,000,000 for the Virginia Public School Authority
- Ordinance 24-07 – proposed change to the polling place in the Berkley Precinct
- REZ2023-00025 – rezoning ~3.99 acres on north line of Linderwood Drive (State Route 1217)
- CUP2024-00001 – conditional use permit for American Fleet Holdings, ~7.06 acres on north line of Vermeer Place near Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1)
- Adoption of resolution for opioid settlement involving Kroger
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The body is also discussing three new ordinances regarding data center parking, short-term rentals, and public notice mailings.
- CUP2024-00007: Proposed 1,528-acre utility-scale solar energy facility on Ben Gayle Road
- Ordinance 24-09: Proposed rules to allow short-term rentals in multiple zoning districts
- REZ2024-00003: Request to rezone 22.49 acres at Kings Acre Road and Washington Highway for commercial use
- CPA2024-00001: Proposed removal of three concept roads from the Comprehensive Plan
- Ordinance 24-08: Proposed parking standards for data processing centers