Isle of Wight County, Virginia

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Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

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Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

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Planning Commission

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports, updates on Shirley T. Holland Park, and a proposed amendment to the FY-27 budget to transfer funds to capital projects.

• Shirley T. Holland Park updates and signage staking
• Griffin Farm lease expiration
• Forestry management for 131-acre timber tract
• Project Air Station right-of-entry agreement
• FY-27 budget amendment for capital projects

Audit Committee

The Isle of Wight County Audit Committee will meet to conduct routine business. The primary item of discussion is a draft audit report.

• Review of Draft Audit Report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to place a referendum on the ballot for a 1% sales tax to support the School Division's capital projects. It will also hear lease proposals for county-owned property at Boykin’s Tavern and the Blackwater River Park. Several budget appropriations are on the consent agenda, including grants for tourism, children’s services, emergency preparedness, victim‑witness support, and fire rescue operations.

• Resolution authorizing a referendum for a 1% sales tax to support school capital projects
• Consideration of a lease of county‑owned property within Boykin’s Tavern (Isle of Wight‑Smithfield‑Windsor Chamber of Commerce)
• Consideration of lease of the Blackwater River Park property
• Appropriation of $113,000 to IOWC Children’s Services from state funds
• Appropriation of $27,000 transfer for Fire Rescue operations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Isle of Wight County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on the Bradbys Lane variance request (BZA-26-1). The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 2, April 6, and June 1, 2026 meetings.

• Public hearing on BZA-26-1 Bradbys Lane variance request
• Approval of February 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of April 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review updates to the County's Housing Study. The body will also hold a discussion regarding proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Update to the County's Housing Study
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider approving budget amendments for various grants and funds, as well as public hearings for two rezoning applications and a cash rounding ordinance.

• Resolution to amend FY2026/27 budget for Tourism Grant ($15,000)
• Resolution to amend FY2026/27 budget for Violence Against Women’s Act Grant ($23,096)
• Public hearing for Williams Timberlands, LLC rezoning on Tar Road (Rte. 645)
• Public hearing for Larry McKee, Jr. and Nathan Jones rezoning on Pope Swamp Trail (Rte. 647)
• Ordinance to adopt a cash rounding procedure for transactions

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will approve the agenda and hear reports on VDOT grass cutting, public works, and the Bradby Park project. The meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance amending zoning regulations for battery energy storage systems.

• Public Works and Solid Waste Update
• Bradby Park Project update
• VDOT Grass Cutting Contract
• Ordinance to amend zoning for battery energy storage systems
• Smithfield Maritime Rendezvous June 12-14

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications to change zoning from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional – Rural Residential. One application seeks to rezone a 52‑acre parcel on Pope Swamp Trail (Rte. 647) to create a single residential lot. The other seeks to rezone about 20 acres on Tar Road (Rte. 645) to create two ten‑acre single‑family residential parcels.

• Application REZN-26-1: 52‑acre parcel on Pope Swamp Trail (Rte. 647), tax map 46-01-059, rezoning request to Conditional – Rural Residential for one residential lot
• Application REZN-26-2: ~20‑acre parcel on Tar Road (Rte. 645), tax map 46-01-041, rezoning request to Conditional – Rural Residential for two ten‑acre single‑family parcels
• Citizens' Comments period
• County Attorney's Report
• Planning Director's Report

The commission approved application REZN-26-1 to rezone 52 acres to Conditional - Rural Residential, including a lot‑size waiver. It also approved application REZN-26-2 to rezone 20 acres to Conditional Rural Residential. Both motions passed 10‑0 and will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors meeting on June 18, 2026.

• Approved REZN-26-1 rezoning of 52 acres to Conditional - Rural Residential with waiver (10-0)
• Approved REZN-26-2 rezoning of 20 acres to Conditional Rural Residential (10-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss a public hearing to change 17.5 acres of land from Rural Agriculture Conservation to Conditional-General Commercial zoning, allowing six commercial parcels. It will also review a waiver request for a family‑member transfer subdivision and approve the VDOT FY2027‑32 Secondary Six‑Year Improvement Plan. Several budget amendments and resolutions are on the consent agenda.

• Rezoning application REZN‑24‑12 for 17.5 acres on Benns Church Blvd
• Waiver request EXC‑26‑1 for a family‑member transfer subdivision
• Approval of VDOT FY2027‑32 Secondary Six‑Year Improvement Plan
• Budget amendment to appropriate $1,675,000 for County Schools Health Insurance Fund
• Budget amendment to appropriate $72,758 for PSAP NG911 Migration Grant

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Tax Rate Ordinance for FY2026-27. The body will also act on the adoption of the FY2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets and related ordinances.

• Public hearing on Tax Rate Ordinance for FY2026-27
• Adoption of FY2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Resolution to observe National Police Week
• Resolution to recognize Teacher Appreciation Week
• Resolution to recognize and observe National Public Works Week

Economic Development Authority

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will convene to discuss proposed changes to the zoning ordinance. The meeting agenda includes a report from the Planning Director regarding these potential ordinance updates.

• Planning Director's Report
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes Discussion

The commission discussed proposed zoning ordinance amendments but could not schedule a public hearing because the required legal advertisement could not be run in time. The matter was deferred until the June meeting. Staff will gather additional information on short‑term rentals, residential chickens and private sawmills before the next session.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the proposed Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2026-27. The meeting also includes updates on Public Works, Solid Waste, and the Eagle Harbor Citizens' Conc.

• Discussion of Proposed FY2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Public Works and Solid Waste update
• Update on the Eagle Harbor Citizens' Conc

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a waiver request for a family member transfer subdivision. The body will also discuss proposed zoning ordinance changes and traffic impact analyses.

• EXC-26-1: Waiver request for subdivision on tax map 32-01-057G (Mark McCullough, Joshua and Sandra Jorgensen)
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Ordinance changes
• Presentation on Understanding Traffic Impact Analyses (TIAs)

The commission approved its agenda and consent items unanimously. It voted 8‑0 to recommend that the Board of Supervisors grant a waiver for the EXC‑26‑1 family‑member transfer subdivision request. The recommendation will be considered at the Board of Supervisors meeting on June 18, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended waiver for EXC‑26‑1 subdivision request (8‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets. The meeting also includes a discussion of the FY2027-36 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

• Public hearing on Proposed FY2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Discussion of FY2027-36 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

The board will consider approval of the March 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive financial reports, department activity reports, and updates on Shirley T. Holland signage and industrial projects. A new business item will discuss geese management in Shirley T. Holland.

• Approve March 2026 meeting minutes (board action required)
• Review financial reports
• Update on Shirley T. Holland signage
• Update on industrial projects
• Discuss geese management in Shirley T. Holland (new business)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear the County Administrator’s report on the proposed fiscal year 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets. Members will discuss the budget figures and allocations before any action is taken. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of the proposed FY2026‑27 operating budget
• Discussion of the proposed FY2026‑27 capital budget

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the proposed Operating and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2026-27. This discussion is part of the County Administrator's report.

• Discussion of Proposed FY2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold a discussion with the School Board about the fiscal year 2027 budget. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and a moment of silence. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the budget discussion.

• FY 2027 budget discussion between the Board of Supervisors and the School Board

Planning Commission

The commission will consider three public hearing applications: a conditional use permit for a 197‑ft monopole wireless tower at 15562 Scotts Factory Road and a withdrawal of 10,000 sq ft from the Courthouse Agricultural and Forestry District; a zoning map amendment (REZN‑24‑12) for about 17.5 acres on Benns Church Blvd to change from Rural Agriculture Conservation to Conditional‑General Commercial for six commercial parcels; and a zoning map amendment (REZN‑25‑3) for roughly 150 acres on tax maps 33‑01‑14, 15, 46, and 46B to rezone to Conditional‑Planned Development‑Residential for 141 single‑family detached units and 176 multifamily units. The commission will also review a proposed ordinance to add Battery Energy Storage System regulations to the zoning code and an after‑the‑fact exception for a retaining wall, patio, and shed at 312 Lakeview Lane.

• Conditional use permit for a 197‑ft monopole wireless tower at 15562 Scotts Factory Road; withdrawal of 10,000 sq ft from Courthouse Agricultural and Forestry District.
• Zoning map amendment (REZN‑24‑12) for ~17.5 acres on Benns Church Blvd (tax map 32‑01‑009) to change from Rural Agriculture Conservation to Conditional‑General Commercial for six commercial parcels.
• Zoning map amendment (REZN‑25‑3) for ~150 acres on tax maps 33‑01‑14, 15, 46, 46B to change from Rural Agriculture Conservation to Conditional‑Planned Development‑Residential for 141 single‑family detached units and 176 multifamily units.
• Proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) zoning ordinance amendment to Appendix B, Section 5‑5003.M of the Isle of Wight County Zoning Ordinance.
• After‑the‑fact exception (EXC‑24‑3) for an unauthorized retaining wall, patio, and shed at 312 Lakeview Lane in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area buffer.

The commission unanimously moved Old Business item B, EXC‑24‑3, to be considered before the public‑hearing items and approved the consent agenda. Commissioners voted 10‑0 to recommend the conditional use permit for a 197‑foot Verizon wireless tower at 15562 Scotts Factory Road to the Board of Supervisors. No decision was made on the rezoning request for the Benns Church Blvd. site.

• Moved Old Business item B, EXC‑24‑3 before public‑hearing items (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Verizon tower (10‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider approving budget amendments totaling approximately $610,000, recognizing local organizations, and hearing public comments on a real estate tax exemption and a zoning exception.

• Budget amendment for Tourism Salty Southern Route ($12,391)
• Budget amendment for Schools ($578,535)
• Resolution to recognize New Branch Farms Wedding and Event Venue
• Public hearing on Integrated Biblical Health Ministries tax exemption
• Public hearing on withdrawing land from Moonlight Agricultural and Forestal District

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will approve the January 2026 meeting minutes and estoppel agreements. It will receive financial reports, updates on Shirley T. Holland signage and industrial projects, and reports from the director, secretary‑treasurer, and departments for January and February 2026. A closed session is also scheduled.

• Approval of January 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of estoppel agreements (board action required)
• Shirley T. Holland signage updates
• Industrial projects updates
• Financial and departmental activity reports for Jan‑Feb 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to approve the county's employee health insurance offerings for fiscal year 2026‑27. They will also receive updates on the county's financial advisors, tourism strategic plan, comprehensive plan revisions, Rushmere Village master plan, community ratings system, and schedule a joint meeting with schools. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Resolution to approve employee health insurance plan offerings for FY 2026‑27
• Discussion of the Five Year Comprehensive Plan review and proposed revisions
• Presentation of the Rushmere Village Master Plan
• Staff update on the Community Ratings System
• Set a joint meeting with schools for March 26, 2026

Audit Committee

The Isle of Wight County Audit Committee will hear a presentation on its procurement strategy and hold a discussion about it. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and hearing a visitor from the County Treasurer’s office.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• Procurement Strategy Presentation (New Business)
• Committee Discussion of procurement strategy
• Visitor: County Treasurer

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed ordinance to add regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems. It will also consider an application to withdraw one acre from the Moonlight Agricultural and Forestal District for a communication tower on Old Stage Highway (Rt. 10). Additional items include a fence exception request for a vertical bridge and routine reports and consent agenda approvals.

• Proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) zoning ordinance amendment
• Application to withdraw 1 acre from Moonlight Agricultural and Forestal District for a communication tower on Old Stage Highway (Rt. 10)
• EXC-25-11 Vertical Bridge Fence Exception for an eight‑foot fence
• Approval of January 27, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda with a correction to the minutes. It voted 10-0 to table the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) zoning ordinance for additional review at the next meeting. The commission also moved to recommend approval of application AGF-26-1 to withdraw one acre from the Moonlight Agricultural and Forestal District, and the motion passed (vote count not fully recorded).

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Tabled BESS ordinance discussion (10-0)
• Recommended approval of land withdrawal application AGF-26-1 to Board of Supervisors (passed)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a $14 million School Construction Assistance Program grant and the personal property tax rate. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and budget amendments for law enforcement and tourism.

• Budget amendment to appropriate $14,000,000 in SCAP Grant Funds
• Public hearing on the Personal Property Tax Rate
• Appropriation of $201,409.78 in asset forfeiture funds for the Commonwealths Attorney and Sheriffs Office
• REZN-24-11: Request for 147 homes and commercial development at 15020 Carrollton Blvd
• REZN-24-9: Request for 35 condominiums and commercial use at Carrollton Blvd

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: an after‑the‑fact exception for an unauthorized deck at 3123 South Shore Drive within the 50‑foot Resource Protection Area buffer, and a request to remove a subdivision transfer restriction on tax map 39‑01‑026G. Commissioners will also discuss proposed zoning ordinance requirements for a Battery Energy Storage System and review revisions to the Five‑Year Comprehensive Plan and the Rushmere Village Master Plan. Additional reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director will be presented.

• Public hearing: Application EXC-25-9 – after‑the‑fact deck exception at 3123 South Shore Drive (Resource Protection Area)
• Public hearing: REZN-25-9 – removal of proffered condition on tax map 39‑01‑026G
• Proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) zoning ordinance requirements
• Five‑Year Comprehensive Plan – proposed revisions review
• Rushmere Village Master Plan review

The commission re‑elected Chairman Bobby Bowser and Vice‑Chairman Matthew Smith, appointed Amanda Landrus as Secretary, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. It also approved the consent agenda and the meeting agenda without opposition. The commission voted 8‑0 to approve application EXC‑25‑9, granting an after‑the‑fact exception for a deck in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, with the decision to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors on February 19, 2026.

• Re‑elected Chairman Bobby Bowser (8-0)
• Re‑elected Vice‑Chairman Matthew Smith (8-0)
• Appointed Amanda Landrus as Secretary (8-0)
• Adopted 2026 Planning Commission meeting and invocation schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with schedule adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved deck exception EXC‑25‑9 with staff‑recommended conditions (8-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on budget amendments for marina renovations and grants. They will hold public hearings on the FY2026-35 Capital Improvements Program and sewer system rules. The meeting includes a zoning request for a mixed-use development at 15020 Carrollton Blvd.

• Appropriation of $792,856.59 for Tyler's Beach Marina renovation
• Zoning request for 147 homes and 1.5 acres of commercial development at 15020 Carrollton Blvd
• Public hearing for FY2026-35 Capital Improvements Program revisions
• Appropriation of $18,174 for a DEQ Litter Prevention & Recycling Grant
• Proposed revisions to Chapter 14 regarding the Public Sewer System

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to review industrial project updates and the proposed FY-27 budget. The body will also consider a resolution to accept and appropriate funding for a farmers market.

• Resolution to accept and appropriate farmers market funding
• Proposed FY-27 EDA Budget
• Shirley T. Holland signage
• Industrial projects updates
• Proposed 2026 meeting schedule

Audit Committee

General

Board of Supervisors

General

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold an organizational meeting to elect a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman, appoint the Clerk and Deputy Clerk, and adopt the meeting schedule for 2026.

• Election of the Chairman
• Election of the Vice-Chairman
• Appointment of the Clerk of the Board
• Appointment of the Deputy Clerk of the Board
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule