Isle of Wight County public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget amendments for emergency medical services and review several residential rezoning applications. The meeting also includes presentations on the county's annual and quarterly financial reports.
- Budget amendment of $88,000 to outfit two ambulances for EMS services
- Public hearing: REZN-24-1 to rezone 49 acres off Murphy Mill Road and Lake Point Drive to Conditional-Rural Residential
- Public hearing: REZN-24-6 to rezone 6 acres to Conditional-Rural Residential
- Public hearing: REZN-24-7 to rezone 1.68 acres to Rural Residential
- Report on upcoming James River Bridge maintenance
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance changes and business license fees. The meeting includes budget amendments for school funding and vehicle repairs, as well as the adoption of a 10-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
- Proposed zoning changes for Accessory Dwelling Units, RVs, and Wayside Stands
- Reappropriation of $819,407 in unexpended FY2023-2024 school funding
- Adoption of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
- Budget amendment of $2,475 for repair and replacement of County vehicles
- Proposed ordinances regarding Personal Property Tax Exemptions for disabled veterans and Business License Fees
Planning Commission
The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three residential rezoning applications: Meade (6 acres), Porter (1.68 acres) and Schneider (approximately 49 acres). The Schneider request seeks to change the zoning from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional‑Rural Residential and includes a waiver for lot sizes larger than ten acres. The meeting will also address new business items such as Energy Subcommittee appointments and a discussion of proposed changes to the zoning ordinance.
- REZN-24-6 Meade Conditional Residential Rezoning – 6 acres, RAC to C‑RR
- REZN-24-7 Porter Residential Rezoning – 1.68 acres, RAC to RR, driveway waiver on state highway
- REZN-24-1 Schneider Conditional Residential Rezoning – ~49 acres off Murphy Mill Road (Rt. 605) and Lake Point Drive, RAC to C‑RR, lot‑size waiver
- Energy Subcommittee appointments
- Proposed zoning ordinance change discussion
Board of Supervisors
The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to transfer $1,400,000 from the unassigned fund balance to the Economic Development Authority for development of the proposed Smithfield Farmers Market. The meeting also includes an economic development update on the Beam Signing Ceremony for the 460 Commerce Center at the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, a briefing on new pharmacy regulations, and a discussion of potential improvements at the Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection. No budgetary impacts are noted for the updates, and the board will decide on the funding transfer during the session.
- Resolution to appropriate $1,400,000 to the Economic Development Authority for the Smithfield Farmers Market facility
- Economic Development Update: Beam Signing Ceremony for the 460 Commerce Center at Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park (no budget impact)
- Staff presentation on new pharmacy regulations, including DQSA and DSCSA compliance (budget impact TBD)
- Discussion of Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection improvements as outlined in the Benns Church Master TIA (budget impact TBD)
Planning Commission
The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an after‑the‑fact exception (EXC‑24‑2) for a retaining wall, pool and shed at 15407 and 15437 Laurelwood Drive. It will also consider waiver and exception requests for the Davis Subdivision (EXC‑24‑1) and Hall NDSO (EXC‑4‑24), discuss proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance, and adopt a resolution to execute a master lease purchase agreement for new vehicles costing $973,000.
- Public hearing on EXC‑24‑2 exception request for retaining wall, pool and shed at 15407/15437 Laurelwood Drive
- EXC‑24‑1 Davis Subdivision Ordinance waiver request for parcel 31‑01‑019A
- EXC‑4‑24 Hall NDSO Exception request for façade design at 20168 Regal Circle
- Discussion of proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance
- Resolution to execute a master lease purchase agreement for new vehicles ($973,000)
Board of Supervisors
The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments, including a $1,771,130 increase for the public schools operating budget, a $819,407 reappropriation of school funds, and appropriations for asset forfeiture ($12,741), military surplus sales ($74,261), and the Smithfield Food Tour ($13,500). The meeting also includes public hearings on a conditional use permit for a garage ministry at 5293 Old Stage Highway and a rezoning request by Christopher and Jessica Hewitt for 3.19 acres. Additional agenda items cover appointments, reports, and a new highway corridor overlay district exception request.
- Approve $1,771,130 budget amendment for Isle of Wight County Public Schools FY2024‑25 operating budget
- Reappropriate $819,407 of encumbered and unencumbered school funds
- Allocate $74,261 from sale of military surplus equipment to the Sheriff’s Office
- Conditional Use Permit request for a religious assembly on 1.25 acres at 5293 Old Stage Highway (Rural Agricultural Conservation Zoning District)
- Rezoning request by Christopher and Jessica Hewitt to change 3.19 acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional‑Rural Residential
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss several items, including an update on the Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection improvements and the associated funding match requirement. Staff will present a proposed revision to the county’s open‑burning regulations. The agenda also includes informational presentations on the Hampton Roads Alliance/HRMFFA and a potential farmers market project. A small‑business initiative to raise the business‑license gross‑receipt threshold from $4,000 to $25,000 will be considered.
- Update on Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr Intersection Improvements with a $4,513,268 match requirement
- Discussion of the proposed revision to the county’s Open Burning Regulations
- Presentation on the Hampton Roads Alliance/HRMFFA regional effort
- Discussion of the proposed Farmers Market project (no new funding)
- Small Business Initiative to increase the business‑license threshold to $25,000 annual gross receipts
Planning Commission
The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land‑use applications, including a conditional use permit for a religious assembly on 1.25 acres at 5293 Old Stage Highway. The commission will also discuss proposed ordinance amendments for accessory dwelling units, recreational vehicles, and wayside stands, as well as a rezoning request by Christopher and Jessica Hewitt and an exception request for the Highway Corridor Overlay District. Additional agenda items include the commission’s annual retreat and routine reports.
- CSUP-24-1: Conditional use permit for a religious assembly on ~1.25 acres at 5293 Old Stage Highway (Rural Agricultural Conservation zoning)
- Proposed ordinance changes to allow accessory dwelling units, temporary RV residential use, and reduced setbacks for wayside stands
- REZN-4-24: Rezoning of 3.19 acres to Conditional‑Rural Residential and 34.9 acres to Conditional‑Rural Agricultural Conservation for Christopher and Jessica Hewitt
- EXC-24-5: Highway Corridor Overlay District exception request by Air Station General, LC
- Planning Commission 2024 Annual Retreat special meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to finance school capital projects with $7,560,000 from the Virginia Public Schools Authority. It will also act on several budget amendments, including funding for the Rushmere Volunteer Fire Station addition, insurance proceeds for county vehicles and equipment, and grant allocations for alcohol enforcement, farmers market, and other programs. Public hearings will address a land withdrawal request, a commercial rezoning request, and other development applications.
- Resolution to authorize $7,560,000 financing for school capital projects via the Virginia Public Schools Authority
- Resolution to amend the FY 2024‑2025 Capital Fund budget and appropriate $189,916 for the Rushmere Volunteer Fire Station addition project
- Resolution to appropriate $50,003 in insurance proceeds from VaCorp Insurance for vehicle repairs and elevator replacement
- Resolution to appropriate $5,000 Obici Healthcare Foundation grant to the Farmers Market for fresh produce for local food banks
- Resolution to appropriate $11,580 Virginia DMV Alcohol Enforcement grant to the Sheriff’s Office
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to recognize County Fair Chairman Danny Byrum and designate September as Hunger Action Month. The meeting also includes a discussion on potential improvements at the Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection and the 2025 legislative priorities.
- Resolution to recognize Danny Byrum, County Fair Chairman
- Resolution to designate September as Hunger Action Month
- Discussion of Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection improvements
- Discussion of 2025 Legislative Priorities
- Discussion of Virginia Reliability Project
Planning Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing on a withdrawal request (AFD‑1‑24) by Todd and Kristi Bryant to remove 27 acres on Elmwood Lane near Trump Town Road (Rt. 651) from the Courthouse Agricultural District and convert it to forested wetlands. It will also hear a rezoning request (ZA‑05‑24) by Coastal Investors to change .237 acres on Benns Church Blvd (Rt. 10) from Planned Development – Mobile Home to Conditional General Commercial. In addition, the commission will discuss proposed changes to the zoning ordinance and receive reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director.
- AFD‑1‑24: Withdrawal of 27 acres near Trump Town Rd (Elmwood Lane) to forested wetlands
- ZA‑05‑24: Rezoning of .237 acres on Benns Church Blvd from Mobile Home to Conditional General Commercial
- Proposed changes to the County Zoning Ordinance
- County Attorney's report
- Planning Director's report
Board of Supervisors
The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will vote on several budget amendments, including $158,000 for EMS medical supplies, $75,000 of Dominion Energy pass‑through funding, $99,972 for new Sheriff’s Office vehicles, and a $973,000 intent to reimburse itself for other vehicle acquisitions. The meeting also includes public hearings on conditional use permits for a modular classroom, a short‑term rental, and multiple utility‑scale solar projects. Additional items are a presentation of the FY 2024‑25 budget book and reports from regional agencies.
- Resolution to amend the FY 2024‑25 budget and appropriate $158,000 for EMS medical supplies
- Resolution to appropriate $75,000 of Dominion Energy pass‑through funding from VDEM
- Resolution to appropriate $99,972 for replacement of two Sheriff’s Office vehicles
- Resolution declaring intent to reimburse the county for $973,000 of vehicle capital expenditures
- Public hearing on CUP‑03‑24: Conditional Use Permit for a modular classroom at 5355 Carrsville Highway
Board of Supervisors
The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance amendment to relocate the District 5 Beaver Dam Precinct polling place from the VFW Auxiliary Post 4411 at 3385 Beaverdam Road to the Carrsville Community Center at 5336 Carrsville Highway. The meeting also includes updates on the County Fair, a final Energy Task Force report, discussion of a model open‑burning ordinance, a proposal to repeal and revise stormwater and wetlands chapters, and the formation of an Audit Committee.
- Ordinance amendment to move Beaver Dam Precinct polling place to 5336 Carrsville Highway
- Discussion of model ordinance regulating open burning
- Proposed repeal of Chapter 14A Stormwater Management and revisions to erosion, wetlands, and dune ordinances
- Presentation of the Energy Task Force final report
- Discussion of forming an Audit Committee
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permit requests from Sycamore Cross Solar, LLC for solar energy facilities. The agenda also includes budget amendments for opioid recovery and marketing grants.
- Public hearing for a 214 MW solar facility on Mill Swamp Road
- Public hearing for a 6 MW solar expansion project
- $40,000 budget amendment for the Recovery Court Program
- $11,700 marketing reimbursement grant appropriation
- Amendment to Western Tidewater Regional Jail agreement to include Hampton