James City County, VA

Development Review Committee

The James City County Development Review Committee will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a review of a utility waiver request for a specific property.

• C-26-0027: Overhead Utility Waiver for 215 Tarleton Bivouac

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a construction contract for the Warhill Skatepark and agreements regarding the regional library. The meeting includes discussions on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and potential zoning ordinance amendments.

• Contract award of $1,507,000 for Construction of the Warhill Skatepark
• Grant awards totaling $93,725 from the DMV and Virginia Department of Forestry
• Proposed non-substantive reorganization of the Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion of a potential zoning amendment to the definition of Home Occupation
• Closed session regarding a paper street adjacent to 125 Pasbehegh Drive

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Chesapeake Bay Board

Wetlands Board

Policy Committee

Board of Directors

Economic Development Authority

Board of Supervisors

Development Review Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Board of Directors

Wetlands Board

Chesapeake Bay Board

Policy Committee

Economic Development Authority

Development Review Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Directors

Board of Supervisors

Chesapeake Bay Board

Wetlands Board

Policy Committee

Economic Development Authority

Development Review Committee

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Policy Committee

Economic Development Authority

Development Review Committee

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Policy Committee

Planning Commission

Economic Development Authority

The James City County Economic Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and an audit report. The agenda also includes a closed session and a director's report.

• Audit Report with Financial Statements and Supplemental Information
• August and September 2026 Financial Reports

AFD Advisory Committee

Chesapeake Bay Board

James City County's Chesapeake Bay Board meets October 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the County Government Center Board Room, 101 Mounts Bay Road, Williamsburg. The board will hold eight public hearings on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act cases at addresses including 8629 Diascund Road, 7220 Canal Street, and 4384 Landfall Drive. It will also consider an extension request for case CBPA-25-0108 at 153 Shinnecock. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 11, 2026 regular meeting and a public comment period.

• Eight public hearings on CBPA cases: 8629 Diascund Road, 7220 Canal Street, 4384 Landfall Drive, 220 Jeffersons Hundred, 108 North Knob Hill, 3 Bray Wood Road, 208 Monifieth, 112 Lands End Drive
• Board consideration of extension request for CBPA-25-0108 at 153 Shinnecock
• Minutes from the August 11, 2026 regular meeting up for approval
• Public comment period on the agenda

Wetlands Board

The James City County Wetlands Board meets on October 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the County Government Center Board Room, 101 Mounts Bay Road, Williamsburg. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 11, 2026 regular meeting and a public hearing on application WJPA-26-0006 for 3200 Derby Lane. The agenda does not state what the application proposes or any decision to be made on it. Remaining items are procedural: call to order, roll call, public comment, board considerations, matters of special privilege, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on WJPA-26-0006 for 3200 Derby Lane
• Minutes from the August 11, 2026 regular meeting up for approval
• Public comment period open to residents

Board of Directors

The board will meet to conduct a regular session including public comment and a consent calendar for minutes adoption. The agenda does not list specific items for public hearing or board consideration.

• Adoption of minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings for several special use permits and proffer amendments. The meeting includes the consideration of VDOT grant awards and zoning ordinance revisions.

• Grant Award: $450,000 for Virginia Capital Trail/Trail757 Extension along Eagle Way
• Grant Award: $400,000 for Williamsburg Area Transit Authority transit shelters
• Contract Award: $336,000 for Transit Stop Improvements, Phase I
• Public hearings for The Bluffs at Kiskiack and The Promenade at 5299 and 5303 John Tyler Highway
• Special use permits for short-term rentals at 199 Railroad St. and 146 Watford Lane

General

The James City County Board of Supervisors, Williamsburg James City County School Board, and Williamsburg City Council are meeting to discuss education. The agenda focuses on academic performance and the WJCC United transition.

• Academic Achievement Update
• Redistricting/WJCC United Transition Update

Policy Committee

The James City County Policy Committee meets on October 8, 2026, to discuss three proposed zoning ordinance amendments. Two items address manufactured homes: allowing them in residential districts and handling nonconforming ones. A third item concerns affordable housing on certain tax-exempt properties. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 10, 2026, meeting.

• ORD-26-0007: Amendments to allow manufactured homes in residential zoning districts
• ORD-26-0008: Amendments to address nonconforming manufactured homes
• ORD-26-0013: Amendments regarding affordable housing on certain tax-exempt properties
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026, regular meeting

Planning Commission

The James City County Planning Commission meets October 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 101 Mounts Bay Road, Williamsburg. The agenda includes a consent item for a subdivision of BASF Properties at 8961 Pocahontas Trail and public hearings on two special use permits for a battery energy storage facility and a substation/switchyard at the same address. Public hearings are also scheduled on three ordinance amendments covering data center siting, solar energy facilities and accessory battery storage, and temporary support structures for wireless facilities. The agenda does not state what the Commission will decide or recommend on these items.

• Consent agenda: S-26-0020, 8961 Pocahontas Trail Subdivision of BASF Properties
• Public hearing: SUP-26-0019, 8961 Pocahontas Trail Battery Energy Storage Facility
• Public hearing: SUP-26-0029, 8961 Pocahontas Trail Substation and Switchyard
• Public hearing: ORD-26-0009, amendments for data center siting (site assessment)
• Public hearings: ORD-26-0011 (solar and accessory battery storage) and ORD-26-0010 (temporary wireless support structures)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to consider one new business item: a subdivision proposal for the BASF property at 8961 Pocahontas Trail. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 19, 2026 meeting. No old business is listed.

• S-26-0020: Subdivision of BASF Property at 8961 Pocahontas Trail
• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes

General

This is a continuation of the September 8, 2026 regular meeting of the James City County Board of Supervisors. The board will hold a legislative discussion with the state delegation, then adjourn until the 1 pm business meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Legislative discussion with state delegation

General

The James City Service Authority Board of Directors is continuing its September 8 regular meeting to hold a legislative discussion with the state delegation. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is expected to adjourn until October 13, 2026.

• Legislative discussion with state delegation
• Meeting adjourns until October 13, 2026 at 5 pm

Board of Supervisors

The James City County Board of Supervisors will hold a business meeting with presentations, consent calendar items, and discussions on the legislative agenda and government center update. The board will also enter closed session to discuss acquiring property along Jamestown Road and Six Mount Zion Road, and a personnel matter regarding the Historical Commission.

• Grant award of $179,750 for Child Abuse and Neglect State Grant (Kinship Navigator Entitlement)
• Waste Management Settlement Agreement
• Authorization for a full-time position in Financial and Management Services
• Closed session discussion of property acquisition along Jamestown Road and Six Mount Zion Road
• Closed session consideration of Historical Commission appointments

Economic Development Authority

Policy Committee

The James City County Policy Committee will meet to discuss proposed ordinance amendments related to data center siting, temporary wireless support structures, and solar energy facilities with battery storage. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion.

• ORD-26-0009: Amendments for Data Center Siting – Site Assessment
• ORD-26-0010: Temporary Support Structure for Wireless Facilities
• ORD-26-0011: Amendments for Solar Energy Facilities and Accessory Battery Energy Storage Facilities

Wetlands Board

Chesapeake Bay Board

Board of Directors

The James City Service Authority Board of Directors will meet on September 8, 2026, to consider a $1,865,000 contract award for the replacement of Lift Station 1-9. The board will also address the creation of a retirement health reimbursement account reserve and a budget amendment on the consent calendar. Additionally, the agenda includes time for public comment and a general manager's update.

• Contract Award of $1,865,000 for Lift Station 1-9 Replacement
• Authorization for Retirement Health Reimbursement Account Reserve Creation and Budget Amendment

Board of Supervisors

The James City County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several key items, including zoning ordinance amendments, a $35,000 grant for overdose prevention, and public hearings on land-use changes and rezoning requests. The board will also consider proffer amendments for a self-storage project and short-term rental regulations.

• $35,000 grant award for Community Naloxone Access and Overdose Prevention Initiative
• Initiation of zoning ordinance amendment for replacement of nonconforming mobile or manufactured homes
• Grove Convenience Center Construction Contract Award
• LU-20-0003: Land Use Designation Change for Eastern State (Parcels A, B, and D)
• Z-23-0008: Rezoning request for Cardinal Ridge (Eastern State)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a room rental request at 900 Adams Road and a proffer amendment for Windmill Meadows. The commission will also hear matters related to the Colonial Manor Substance Abuse Hospital at 8679 Pocahontas Trail.

• SUP-26-0023: Rental of rooms at 900 Adams Road
• Z-26-0002: Windmill Meadows proffer amendment
• Z-25-0004/SUP-26-0026: Colonial Manor Substance Abuse Hospital at 8679 Pocahontas Trail
• C-26-0016: Subdivision review for 4403 Ware Creek Road and 4111 Mount Laurel Road

Development Review Committee

The James City County Development Review Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes from July 22, 2026, and reviewing one old-business item, a subdivision proposal at 4403 Ware Creek Rd. and 4111 Mount Laurel Rd. No new business is listed.

• Review of subdivision application C-26-0016 at 4403 Ware Creek Rd. and 4111 Mount Laurel Rd.
• Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2026 regular meeting

Economic Development Authority

The James City County Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review June and July 2026 financial reports, and enter a closed session. New business includes discussions on the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center and the 2026 Founders Awards. The meeting also includes liaison reports, a director's report, and upcoming dates.

• Approval of June 16, 2026 minutes
• June and July 2026 financial reports
• Closed session
• Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center discussion
• 2026 Founders Awards

Policy Committee

Wetlands Board

The James City County Wetlands Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a wetlands permit application (WJPA-26-0005) for 8 Lavelle Court. The board will also consider minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on WJPA-26-0005 for 8 Lavelle Court
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comment period

Chesapeake Bay Board

The James City County Chesapeake Bay Board will hold public hearings on six Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CBPA) applications at properties including 103 Northpoint Drive, 322 East Landing, 104 Little Aston, 8629 Diascund Road, 112 Lands End Drive, and 121 Mahogany Run. The board will also consider minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting and hear public comment.

• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0069, 103 Northpoint Drive
• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0010, 322 East Landing
• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0085, 104 Little Aston
• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0081, 8629 Diascund Road
• Public hearing: CBPA-26-0084, 112 Lands End Drive; CBPA-26-0070, 121 Mahogany Run

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding special use permit amendments and new requests. The body will also review 2026 Agricultural and Forestal District renewals.

• SUP-26-0021: Special Use Permit Amendment for 5509 Richmond Road
• SUP-26-0020: Evolution House Group Home Amendment at 2010 Old Route 60 West
• SUP-26-0010 and SUP-26-0009: Short-Term Rental requests for 199 Railroad St. and 146 Watford Lane
• SUP-26-0006: Dutch Bros Coffee at 496 McLaws Circle
• 2026 Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) Renewals

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several contracts, including police vehicle purchases and software renewals. Members will discuss tax exemptions for seniors and disabled residents, as well as solid waste and recycling services. The meeting includes a closed session regarding Busch Gardens and the Williamsburg Regional Library System.

• Contract award of $948,853 for The Moores Phase 1 Site Preparation
• Authorization to purchase 10 police vehicles for $456,101
• Contract renewal for Microsoft Enterprise Software Agreement for $872,975.82
• Contract renewal for Eagleview oblique/aerial imagery for $270,157.50
• Grant award of $472,510 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fund