Isle of Wight County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments on the consent agenda, including grants for the Back the Blue Campaign ($1,500), the ICAC Task Force ($10,150), insurance proceeds ($6,863), and a $128,800 appropriation for sheriff’s office vehicles. They will also review the county’s meeting schedule for 2026, the Community Rating System, and the TischlerBise fiscal impact study of growth scenarios. Additional items include a presentation on the Virginia Land Trust Program, a staff briefing on VEOCI, and discussion of the county’s strategic plan.

• Appropriation of $128,800 for sheriff’s office vehicles (Budget Amendment D)
• Appropriation of $10,150 for ICAC Task Force grant (Budget Amendment B)
• Appropriation of $1,500 for Back the Blue Campaign grant (Budget Amendment A)
• Consideration of the Board of Supervisors’ meeting schedule for calendar year 2026 (County Administrator’s Report)
• Discussion of the TischlerBise Fiscal Impact Analysis of Growth Scenarios (Unfinished/Old Business)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several budget amendments, including $13,373 for insurance proceeds and $91,083 for the Smithfield sidewalk project. It will also hear a resolution to declare a local emergency for a brush fire incident. Public hearings will address a comprehensive‑plan amendment and rezoning requests for Backyard Motor Real Estate and a rezoning request for Kemps Village East. Additional items include a vehicle grant for Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department and a work‑session cancellation.

• Budget amendment to appropriate $91,083 for Main Street pedestrian improvements (Smithfield sidewalk project)
• Budget amendment to appropriate $13,373 from insurance proceeds
• Backyard Motor Real Estate LLC – Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change 2.5 acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Business and Employment
• Backyard Motor Real Estate LLC – Rezoning request to change 2.5 acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional‑General Commercial
• Kemps Village East – Rezoning request to change 12.5 acres on Carrollton Blvd. from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Planned Development‑Mixed Use

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding proposed revisions to the Five Year Comprehensive Plan and the Rushmere Village Master Plan. The body will also discuss zoning ordinance requirements for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Public hearing: Five Year Comprehensive Plan Review Proposed Revisions
• Public hearing: Rushmere Village Master Plan
• Discussion: Proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Zoning Ordinance Requirements

The commission appointed Commissioner Carroll as Temporary Chair, approved both the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously, and then voted to table consideration of the draft Comprehensive Plan due to several commissioners being absent.

• Appointed Commissioner Carroll as Temporary Chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled consideration of the draft Comprehensive Plan (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the county's Strategic Plan and the Capital Improvements Program. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Board's Strategic Plan
• Discussion of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP)

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will tour the Dry Bridge Battery Energy Storage Facility and then hold a permitting discussion with Chesterfield County staff. Staff reports on the Old Stage Battery Energy Storage System and a Dry Bridge Battery Storage amendment will be reviewed. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Dry Bridge Battery Energy Storage Facility, 270 Dry Bridge Road, Midlothian, VA
• Battery Energy Storage System permitting discussion with Chesterfield County Planning Department
• Staff report on Old Stage Battery Energy Storage System (Chesterfield staff)
• Staff report on Dry Bridge Battery Storage amendment
• Lunch at Tazza’s Restaurant, 1244 Alverser Plaza, Midlothian, VA

The Planning Commission toured the Dry Bridge Battery Energy Storage Facility and held a permitting discussion with Chesterfield County staff. No motions were voted on or approved. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on two applications from Backyard Motor Real Estate LLC to amend the comprehensive plan and change zoning for about 2.5 acres. They will also consider proposed changes to the Floodplain Management Overlay District regulations. The meeting will review the pending Kemps Village East conditional planned development zoning request and a subdivision lot waiver application.

• Application COMP-25-2: Comprehensive Plan amendment for 2.5 acres (tax map 09-01-015, 09-01-015B) from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Business and Employment
• Application REZN-25-6: Zoning change to Conditional‑General Commercial for 2.5 acres (tax map 09-01-015, 09-01-015B) for motor vehicle repair and storage
• Proposed Floodplain Management Overlay District regulation changes
• REZN-24-9: Kemps Village East conditional planned development‑Mixed Use request for 12.5 acres on Carrollton Blvd (tax map 34-01-117)
• Application EXC-25-7: Waiver to create a family‑member subdivision lot on tax map 49-04-009A

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous voice votes. The commissioners then unanimously (8‑0) voted to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment (COMP‑25‑2) for Backyard Motor Real Estate LLC to change the future land‑use designation from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Business and Employment. No final vote on the related rezoning application (REZN‑25‑6) was recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of comprehensive plan amendment COMP‑25‑2 (8‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss a public hearing on a conditional use permit request to locate two shipping containers on about 4.3 acres at 18426 Benns Church Boulevard in the Rural Agricultural Conservation zoning district. It will also consider a budget amendment to appropriate $6,000 from the SAIL250 Virginia Grant. Additional items include a personal‑property‑tax ordinance amendment and several recognitions and staffing proposals.

• Conditional Use Permit request (CSUP-25-3) for two shipping containers at 18426 Benns Church Blvd.
• Budget amendment to appropriate $6,000 from the SAIL250 Virginia Grant
• Ordinance amendment to personal property taxes and transient occupancy tax
• Zoning change request (REZN-24-11) for Bridge Point Commons development on 15020 Carrollton Blvd.
• Consideration of additional fire‑rescue staffing and county holiday schedule

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss draft revisions to the Floodplain Management Overlay District. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Discussion of Draft Floodplain Management Overlay District Revisions

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission met on October 14, 2025, with a quorum present. The commission unanimously approved the agenda. Commissioners discussed draft floodplain management overlay district revisions and announced a public hearing for October 28, 2025. No closed‑session items were presented and the meeting adjourned at 6:27 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a budget amendment to fund transportation improvements on Route 17. Members will also consider the 2026 legislative priority list and a growth rate study report by TischlerBise.

• Budget amendment to transfer $1,922,692 for Route 17 Smart Scale Project
• Consideration of 2026 Legislative Priority List
• TischlerBise Report on the County Growth Rate Study
• Planning for Board of Supervisors' Annual Retreat and joint meeting with School Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request by Robert and Lisa Weeks to place two shipping containers on about 4.3 acres at 18426 Benns Church Boulevard in the Rural Agricultural Conservation zone. The commission will also receive reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director, including draft revisions to the Floodplain Management Overlay District Ordinance. An annual retreat special meeting is scheduled as part of the agenda.

• Conditional use permit request (CSUP-25-3) for two shipping containers on 4.3 acres at 18426 Benns Church Blvd
• County Attorney's report
• Planning Director's report on draft Floodplain Management Overlay District Ordinance revisions
• Planning Commission 2025 Annual Retreat Special Meeting

The commission voted 9‑0 to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve a conditional‑use permit for two shipping containers at 18426 Benns Church Boulevard without additional conditions. It also approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously, set a public hearing for the floodplain ordinance on October 28, scheduled a work session on October 14, and approved the annual retreat for October 30.

• Recommended approval of Weeks shipping containers conditional‑use permit (9‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Advertised floodplain ordinance public hearing for Oct 28 (unanimous)
• Scheduled floodplain ordinance work session for Oct 14 at 6 p.m. (agreement)
• Approved annual retreat schedule for Oct 30 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments, including a $5,141,000 transfer for the Route 17 Smart Scale transportation improvement and a $563,100 vehicle lease purchase. It will adopt multiple resolutions allocating funds for Dominion Energy pass‑through, insurance proceeds, sidewalk construction, technology upgrades, and a VA250 driving‑tour grant. The meeting also includes public hearings on a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exception at 102 Titus Court and three rezoning requests. Additional items include a fire‑prevention week designation, Indigenous Peoples' Day recognition, and discussion of public‑safety staffing.

• Budget amendment: transfer $5,141,000 to FY2025‑26 Capital Budget for Route 17 Smart Scale project
• Budget amendment: vehicle lease purchase agreement for $563,100
• Public hearing: EXC‑25‑4 exception request for residential addition at 102 Titus Court
• Rezoning REZN‑25‑8: change ~2.5 acres on Raynor Road from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Residential
• Rezoning REZN‑25‑5: change 2 acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Residential with no subdivision

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes, receive a presentation on the Hampton Roads Playbook, and review financial and project updates. The board will also consider contracts for Shirley T. Holland signage.

• Approval of July 2025 minutes
• Presentation on Hampton Roads Playbook
• Review of Industrial Projects Updates
• Shirley T. Holland Signage Contracts
• Department Activity Reports for July & August 2025

The board unanimously approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). It then voted to enter a closed session for legal advice on possible construction litigation (6‑0), exited the closed session (6‑0), and certified that only exempt public business was discussed (6‑0). The board also asked for more details on a signage‑contract before approving it and postponed buying game cameras for gate monitoring.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Entered closed session for legal consultation on construction litigation (6‑0)
• Exited closed session and reconvened (6‑0)
• Certified closed‑session compliance with open‑meeting law (6‑0)
• Requested additional information on signage contract; decision deferred
• Postponed purchase of game cameras for gate monitoring; decision deferred

Audit Committee

The Isle of Wight County Audit Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The agenda lists standard procedural matters such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda and minutes, and hearing any special presentations. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or financial items are detailed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Special Presentations / Appearances
• New Business

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on September 4, 2025. The agenda includes reports on countywide broadband expansion, a presentation on the defense industry by the Hampton Roads Alliance, a discussion of speed‑zone enforcement cameras, staff presentations on the FY2026‑2035 Capital Improvements Program, and a discussion of a proposed amendment to the SPSA Use and Support Agreement.

• Broadband Update – countywide expansion
• Hampton Roads Alliance presentation on the defense industry
• Discussion of speed‑zone enforcement cameras (Blue Line Solutions)
• Staff presentations on FY2026‑2035 Capital Improvements Program
• Proposed amendment to the SPSA Use and Support Agreement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: an exception request for a residential addition at 102 Titus Court under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance, and two conditional residential rezoning requests (Griffin and Seward). The Griffin request seeks to change two acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Residential with a proffer for no subdivision. The Seward request seeks to rezone about 2.5 acres on Raynor Road from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Residential to create a single‑family lot, and the commission will also discuss a proposed Battery Energy Storage System zoning ordinance and a growth‑rate scenario study.

• Exc-25-4 Kearney Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exception for 102 Titus Court
• REZN-25-5 Griffin Conditional Residential rezoning (RAC to C‑RR) for two acres
• REZN-25-8 Seward Conditional Rural Residential rezoning (RAC to C‑RR) for ~2.5 acres on Raynor Road
• Discussion of proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) zoning ordinance requirements
• Special presentation of Growth Rate Scenario Study

The commission approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. A special presentation on the Growth Rate Scenario Study was discussed but no action was taken. The commission then approved application EXC-25-4 for a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exception to allow a 237‑sq‑ft residential addition at 102 Titus Court, with a landscaping condition, by a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved EXC-25-4 CBPA exception for 102 Titus Court, 237‑sq‑ft addition (9-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review proposed settlements for opioid-related claims and hold public hearings on a solar facility permit and sign ordinance revisions. The meeting includes decisions on vehicle acquisitions and zoning requests for residential developments.

• Proposed settlements for opioid-related claims against Purdue Pharma and multiple manufacturers
• Public hearing for CSUP-25-2 to extend a solar energy facility permit at 16419 Courthouse Highway
• Master Lease Purchase Agreement for new vehicles totaling $563,100
• Budget amendment for Next Gen 911 grant funds of $150,000
• Zoning request REZN-24-11 for 147 homes and commercial development at 15020 Carrollton Blvd

General

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request (REZN‑24‑9) to change a 12.5‑acre parcel on Carrollton Blvd from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Planned Development‑Mixed Use, allowing 35 single‑family detached condominiums and about 2.7 acres of commercial use. The meeting also includes discussion of proposed revisions to the County sign ordinance and a height‑waiver request (EXC‑25‑5) for a fence and gate on a residential property. The commission will vote on these items after citizen comments and reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director.

• Rezoning REZN‑24‑9 Kemps Village East Conditional PD‑MX for 35 condos and 2.7 acres commercial on Carrollton Blvd
• Proposed revisions to the County sign ordinance
• EXC‑25‑5 Stowe height waiver request for an eight‑foot netting fence and ten‑foot gate

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. A public hearing was held on application REZN-24-9 to rezone a 12.5‑acre site for mixed‑use development. No vote or decision on the zoning request was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a zoning request for a mixed-use development and updates to the EMS fee schedule. The meeting includes several budget amendments and a discussion on the FY2026-2035 Capital Improvements Program.

• Zoning request for 147 attached single family homes and 1.5 acres of commercial development at 15020 Carrollton Blvd.
• Budget appropriation of $1,113,973 for County Schools.
• Budget appropriation of $300,000 for the Children's Services Act.
• Change order of $59,603 for the Gwaltney Way Extension Project.
• Ordinance to amend the FY2025-26 EMS Fee Schedule.

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission approved the low bid of $5,676,330 to construct a new Riverside Water Tank. It also approved a subdivision waiver for a classic collision auto project and heard a request to extend a 3 MW utility‑scale solar permit at 16419 Courthouse Highway. The commission discussed proposed revisions to the sign ordinance and to a battery energy storage system zoning ordinance.

• Approval of low bid ($5,676,330) for Riverside Water Tank construction
• Approval of Classic Collision Auto Subdivision Waiver (EXC-25-2)
• Public hearing on New Leaf Energy 3 MW solar facility amendment at 16419 Courthouse Highway
• Discussion of proposed Sign Ordinance revisions
• Discussion of proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) zoning ordinance requirements

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several budget amendments and hold public hearings on a six-year road improvement plan and agricultural district changes. The meeting also includes discussions on the FY2026-35 Capital Improvements Program and a subdivision waiver request.

• Budget amendment of $1,675,000 for the County Schools Health Insurance Fund
• Public hearing for VDOT FY 2026-2031 Secondary Six Year Improvement Plan
• Budget amendment of $100,000 for public utility emergency repairs and maintenance
• Ordinance to amend the Longview Agricultural and Forestal District
• Budget amendment of $50,000 for volunteer fire and rescue apparatus

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an old‑business zoning request to rezone 43 acres at 15020 Carrollton Blvd from Conditional Urban Residential and Conditional General Commercial to Conditional Planned Development‑Mixed Use, allowing 147 single‑family homes and 1.5 acres of commercial use. New‑business items include waiver requests for a subdivision, a comprehensive plan amendment for Tidewater Logistics, and a conditional rezoning for the Tidewater Logistics Center. The commission will also discuss a proposed sign ordinance revision and other public‑hearing applications.

• REZN‑24‑11 Bridge Point Commons Conditional PD‑MX zoning request for 15020 Carrollton Blvd
• EXC‑25‑2 Classic Collision Auto subdivision waiver in the Limited Industrial district
• COMP‑24‑2 Tidewater Logistics Comprehensive Plan amendment for 154.3 acres
• REZN‑24‑10 Tidewater Logistics Center conditional rezoning for 154.3 acres
• REZN‑25‑1 Carrollton Cove Shoppes conditional zoning amendment for building elevations

The Planning Commission elected Matthew Smith to serve as Vice‑Chairman, with the motion passing unanimously. The commission also approved both the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous voice votes. No requests were made to withdraw or table any agenda items. No final decision was recorded on the Bridge Point Commons zoning application (REZN‑24‑11).

• Elected Matthew Smith Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• No requests to withdraw or table agenda items

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed FY2025-26 operating and capital budgets and related tax rate ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings on a noise ordinance, a water tower height exception, and a lot vacation request.

• Proposed FY2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Tax Rate Ordinances for FY2025-26
• Budget amendment to appropriate $10,000 DRIVE Tourism Grant
• Conditional Use Permit for water tower height exception at 19488 Casper Circle
• Sign exception request for GO Car Wash at 14237 Lori Ann Way

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets and related ordinances. The Board will consider adopting the budgets at its May 15, 2025 meeting. The agenda also authorizes the issuance of revenue anticipation notes up to $25,000,000 and lease financing for county vehicles and equipment.

• Approval of FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets (e.g., General Fund $113,265,012; Debt Service Fund $945,130; Public Utility Fund $13,186,043)
• Authorization to issue revenue anticipation notes up to $25,000,000, not to exceed 7% interest and maturing by June 30, 2026
• Lease financing authority for county vehicles and equipment as provided in the FY2025‑26 budget
• Adoption of the Uniform Fee Schedule for FY2025‑26 (e.g., Animal License $10, Court Clerk of Circuit Court Transfer of Real Estate $1)
• Public hearing on the proposed budgets scheduled for May 15, 2025 for final adoption

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed FY2025-26 operating and capital budgets following a public hearing on April 24, 2025. This discussion is part of a review process leading to the adoption of budgets and related ordinances on May 15, 2025.

• Discussion of Proposed FY2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets
• SPSA update on regional landfill expansion project
• SPSA update on RFP for alternative waste disposal
• SPSA update on Use and Support Agreements

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets and related ordinances. An ordinance will approve the General Fund Operating Budget of $113,265,012, the Capital Budget of $12,873,000, and the school budget of $99,734,024 with a $36,367,849 local contribution. The ordinance also authorizes issuance of revenue anticipation notes up to $25,000,000, lease financing for county vehicles, and adoption of the FY2025‑26 uniform fee schedule.

• General Fund Operating Budget $113,265,012 and Capital Budget $12,873,000 for FY2025‑26
• Isle of Wight County Schools budget $99,734,024 with $36,367,849 local contribution
• Ordinance authorizes revenue anticipation notes up to $25,000,000, interest ≤7%, maturing by June 30, 2026
• Lease financing authorized for county vehicles and equipment under the FY2025‑26 budget
• Adoption of FY2025‑26 Uniform Fee Schedule (e.g., animal license $10, pet license $50, etc.)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a request for a 165-foot water tower and a zoning change for a mixed-use development. The body will also review a sign exception request for a car wash.

• CSUP-25-1: Request for a conditional use permit for a $1.2 million water tower at 19488 Casper Circle
• REZN-24-11: Request to rezone 43 acres at 15020 Carrollton Blvd. for 147 attached single family homes and 1.5 acres of commercial development
• EXC-25-1: Sign exception request for GO Car Wash located at 14237 Lori Ann Way, Carrollton

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It then voted to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for a 165‑foot water tower at 19488 Casper Circle. The recommendation will be sent to the Board of Supervisors on May 15, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for water tower (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of budget amendment resolutions, including a $239,489 transfer to the Debt Service Reserve Fund and several grant appropriations. It will also hear public comments, a planning commission report, and discuss the proposed FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets. Public hearings will be held on a conditional residential rezoning request, a communication tower permit, zoning ordinance revisions, and a pump‑station replacement project.

• Resolution to transfer $239,489 to the Debt Service Reserve Fund
• Resolution to appropriate $14,291 Fire Programs Grant for turnout gear
• Resolution to appropriate $5,499 HEAT Program grant for promotional materials
• Resolution to appropriate $30,795 DCJS Violence Against Women’s Act Grant (including $7,699 local match)
• Public hearing on REZN‑24‑14 Williams Conditional Residential Rezoning (RAC to C‑RR) for five acres

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed FY2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets. The meeting also includes a resolution to recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

• Discussion of Proposed FY2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Resolution to designate April 13-19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to add a retiree health benefit through Anthem, with no budget impact. They will receive a presentation of the FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets and set dates for subsequent budget work sessions and a public hearing. The board will also discuss proposed amendments to the County noise ordinance and review Energy Task Force recommendations.

• Adopt resolution to add retiree health benefit through Anthem (budget impact: none)
• Presentation of FY2025‑26 operating and capital budgets (budget impact: TBD)
• Discussion of amendments to the County noise ordinance (budget impact: none)
• Energy Task Force recommendations discussion (budget impact: none)
• Schedule of budget work sessions and public hearing in April‑May 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the School Board to discuss the FY2025-26 operating budget request. The School Board is asking for $39,857,165 in local funding, a 20% increase over the current budget.

• Joint meeting with School Board
• FY2025-26 operating budget request
• $39,857,165 local funding requested
• $6,729,500 capital projects funding requested
• Budgetary impact TBD

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will consider four public hearing items: an after‑the‑fact Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exception for a retaining wall, patio, and shed at 312 Lakeview Lane; a conditional residential rezoning request by Williams Timberlands, LLC; a conditional use permit for a communication tower on Old Stage Highway (Rte. 10); and proposed revisions to the Industrial Use and Utility Cabinet Zoning Ordinance setback requirements. The meeting will also address the consent agenda and routine reports. Any approved items will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors as indicated.

• EXC‑24‑3: after‑the‑fact CBPA exception for retaining wall, patio, and shed at 312 Lakeview Lane (tax map 43A‑08‑059)
• REZN‑24‑14: Williams Timberlands, LLC request to rezone 5 acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Residential
• CSUP‑24‑5: Pyramid Network Services conditional use permit for a communication tower on ~1 acre on Old Stage Highway (Rte. 10), tax map 06‑01‑043, RAC district
• Proposed revisions to the Industrial Use and Utility Cabinet Zoning Ordinance setback requirements

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. In the public hearing, the commission voted to table Application EXC-24-3 for an after‑the‑fact CBPA exception at 312 Lakeview Lane. The motion to table was adopted unanimously and the item will return under old business after a mitigation solution is developed.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled Application EXC-24-3 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will vote on several budget amendment resolutions, including appropriating $284,000 from the Virginia Public School Authority for educational technology, $112,155 from unspent textbook funds, $20,459 for a litter prevention grant, and $14,334 of insurance proceeds for vehicle repairs. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning and conditional use permits, such as the Oak Level Acres Event Center at 15107 Courthouse Hwy. Additional agenda items cover regional reports, a VDOT update, and various appointments.

• Resolution to amend the FY 2024-25 budget and appropriate $284,000 Virginia Public School Authority Educational Technology Funding to public schools
• Resolution to re‑appropriate $112,155 surplus from the FY 2023‑2024 Textbook Fund to the County Schools budget
• Resolution to appropriate $20,459 Virginia DEQ Litter Prevention & Recycling Grant to the Public Works budget
• Resolution to appropriate $14,334 insurance proceeds from VaCorp Insurance for county vehicle repairs
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for Oak Level Acres Event Center at 15107 Courthouse Hwy (Rte. 258) in the Rural Agricultural Conservation zoning district

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider two budget amendments to appropriate grant money—$40,744 from the Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program and $323,804 from the HOME Grant. It will also discuss the personal property tax rate, possible amendments to the county noise ordinance, and fill the District 2 Board of Supervisors vacancy. Additional reports include a quarterly financial update and a utilities system update for Windsor.

• Appointment to fill the District 2 Board of Supervisors vacancy
• Budget amendment to appropriate $40,744 from the Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program
• Budget amendment to appropriate $323,804 from the HOME Grant
• Discussion of the personal property tax rate and 33% car tax relief
• Discussion of amendments to the county noise ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting to fill a vacancy in District 2. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Public meeting to fill the Board of Supervisors District 2 vacancy

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission is reviewing several agenda items, including a subdivision ordinance waiver, industrial setback ordinance changes, and the 2024 annual report. Commissioners held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an event center on 15107 Courthouse Highway and a Comprehensive Plan amendment to re‑zone 154.34 acres to Planned Industrial. Both recommendations will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors on March 20, 2025.

• EXC-24-6 Thompson Subdivision Ordinance Waiver Request for tax map 70-01-020
• Continued discussion on Industrial Setback Zoning Ordinance changes
• Conditional use permit recommendation for event center on ~7 acres at 15107 Courthouse Hwy
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment recommendation for 154.34 acres (tax maps 54-01-086J, 55-01-013) to Planned Industrial
• 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report review

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the SmithAeld Intersection Project and discuss the personal property tax rate. The body is also considering candidates to fill a vacancy in District 2 and reviewing several budget amendments for grants and school funding.

• Appropriation of $323,804 in HOME Grant Funds for affordable housing
• Appropriation of $284,000 for school Chromebooks via Virginia Public School Authority
• Appropriation of $112,155 in surplus textbook funds for schools
• Appropriation of $20,459 DEQ grant for litter prevention and recycling
• Public hearing regarding the SmithAeld Intersection Project

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the procedure for filling a District 2 vacancy and receive updates on the 2025 General Assembly session. Staff will also provide an update on the Smithfield Intersection Project ahead of a February 20 public hearing.

• Procedure to fill the Board of Supervisors District 2 vacancy
• Update on the $6,787,000 Smithfield Intersection Project (Rt 10 at Rt 258/Main Street)
• Presentation by Brandon Rodgers, Executive Director of Western Tidewater Community Services Board
• Legislative update on the 2025 General Assembly Session

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development applications: a conditional use permit for a 7‑acre Oak Level Acres Event Center at 15107 Courthouse Hwy, a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change 154.34 acres from Mixed Use to Planned Industrial, and a conditional rezoning of the same 154.34 acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Agricultural Conservation and Conditional Limited Industrial. The commission will also review an after‑the‑fact Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area exception for a retaining wall, pool and shed at 15407 and 15437 Laurelwood Drive, and continue discussion on proposed changes to industrial setback requirements in the zoning ordinance.

• Public hearing on CSUP-24-2: conditional use permit for Oak Level Acres Event Center on ~7 acres at 15107 Courthouse Hwy (Rural Agricultural Conservation zoning)
• Public hearing on COMP-24-2: Comprehensive Plan amendment for ~154.34 acres (tax maps 54-01-086J, 55-01-013) to change designation from Mixed Use to Planned Industrial
• Public hearing on REZN-24-10: conditional rezoning of ~154.34 acres (tax maps 54-01-086B, 54-01-086J, 55-01-013) from RAC to C‑RAC and C‑LI for manufacturing, warehousing, wetland reconstruction and a community park
• Old business: EXC-24-2 exception request for a retaining wall, fill, swimming pool and shed within the 50‑foot Resource Protection Area buffer at 15407 & 15437 Laurelwood Drive
• New business: continued discussion on changes to industrial setback requirements adjacent to residential uses in the zoning ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments on its consent agenda, including appropriating insurance proceeds for county vehicle repairs, a federal emergency‑management grant, and funding for a Smithfield sidewalk project. Public items include a hearing on a recreation‑lot vacation application for Cherry Grove Acres and a proposed ordinance authorizing criminal‑history record investigations. The meeting also features a resolution recognizing the Carrollton Ruritan Club’s 75th anniversary and an amendment to the county holiday policy.

• Approve budget amendment to appropriate $46,320 insurance proceeds for county vehicle repair and replacement
• Adopt $7,500 budget amendment for the 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Approve $22,400 budget amendment for the Smithfield Sidewalk Project on Main Street
• Public hearing (PVAC‑24‑1) on Cherry Grove Acres recreation‑lot vacation application by Richard and Beverly Holmes
• Ordinance to authorize criminal‑history records investigations (Nationwide Background Searches)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and adopt bylaws and meeting schedules for 2025. The body will also receive reports on the Comprehensive Plan and refuse and recycling centers.

• Election of the Chairman for 2025
• Election of the Vice-Chairman for 2025
• Appointment of Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
• Adoption of the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2025
• Adoption of the Board's Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for 2025