James City County public meetings in 2022

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will meet to elect its officers for 2023 and approve the minutes from the November 9, 2022, regular meeting. The agenda also includes a section for public hearings.

• Election of Officers for 2023
• Approval of November 9, 2022, meeting minutes

Chesapeake Bay Board

The Chesapeake Bay Board will conduct public hearings for seven different properties seeking exceptions to encroach into Resource Protection Areas. The board will also consider an exception request for 115 Heathery and elect officers for 2023.

• Public hearing: 133 Racefield Drive (CBPA-22-0137)
• Public hearing: 9935 Walnut Creek (CBPA-22-0143)
• Public hearing: 137 Thomas Dale (CBPA-22-0144)
• Public hearing: 106 Rye (CBPA-22-0145)
• Public hearing: 134 Swinley Forest (CBPA-22-0135)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to elect officers for the 2023 calendar year and adopt the 2023 meeting schedule. The body will also review financial reports and the Director's report.

• Election of Officers for CY2023
• Adoption of 2023 EDA Meeting Calendar
• Review of Financial Reports
• Director's Report including Small Business Relief Grant Program updates

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors received a report on the implementation of the County's Floodplain Management Plan. The document outlines goals for community resiliency, public education, and hazard mitigation partnerships.

• Report on Class 5 community status providing a 25% premium discount for flood insurance policy holders
• Floodproofing of sewage lift station at 7213 Merrimac Trail
• News Road Armoring Flood Mitigation Project and Powhatan Creek Flood Study programmed for FY25 and FY27
• Flood Mitigation Grant program for small-scale projects on repetitively flooded properties
• Report of approximately $14,334,090 spent on flood, drainage, and erosion construction projects since 2007

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will receive a presentation of the James City Service Authority Audit Report. The board is also scheduled to adopt minutes from previous November meetings.

• Presentation of the James City Service Authority Audit Report
• Adoption of November 8 and November 22, 2022 meeting minutes

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding community recreation facilities in residential districts. Staff is proposing to classify facilities with recurring use by non-residents as a Specially Permitted Use to allow for public input and impact mitigation.

• ORD-22-0004: Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding community recreation facilities in residential districts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for several special use permits and zoning requests. The body will also review the minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting.

• AFD-22-0015: 999 Jolly Pond Road Cranston’s Pond AFD Addition
• SUP-22-0018: 5477 Mooretown Road Williamsburg Place Pavilion & Farley Center Additions
• SUP-22-0021: 8401 Hicks Island Road Tourist Home
• Z-22-0003: 8005 & 8009 Hankins Industrial Park Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting with the Williamsburg City Council and WJCC School Board. The body discussed state budget implications for K-12 education and reviewed a proposed 10-year Capital Improvement Plan for schools.

• Proposed Jamestown High School expansion design (FY29) and construction (FY30)
• Proposed Warhill School expansion (FY29)
• Analysis of state K-12 funding and local match requirements
• Review of WJCC instructional salaries compared to regional and state averages
• Report on student demographics, including a 31% increase in students with disabilities since 2015

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several contract awards and grant funds. They are considering an appropriation of $175,000 to remove or repair unsafe structures at 7259 Merrimac Trail and 1320-1320 A Moses Lane. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Parks & Recreation Department's national reaccreditation.

• Proposed $175,000 appropriation for unsafe structure abatement at 7259 Merrimac Trail and 1320-1320 A Moses Lane
• Contract award of $219,000 for Sanford B. Wanner Stadium Locker Room HVAC replacement
• Contract award of $112,877 for Emergency Communications Center Boiler and Pumps replacement
• Grant award of $337,500 for School Security Officer at Williamsburg-James City County Schools
• Purchase of property located at 5300 Olde Towne Road

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is considering a resolution to provide one-time payments to James City Service Authority staff. The proposal includes a bonus for eligible full-time employees and an option for leave payouts to prevent loss of accrued time.

• One-time bonus payment of $1,000 for full-time staff hired before July 1, 2022
• Leave payout option capped at $3,000 per person
• Total estimated cost of $197,589
• Budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Water Fund and Sewer Fund

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is discussing a conceptual plan for a commercial development on 2.75 acres. The proposal includes three 4,000-square-foot buildings for office and retail use. No formal action is required by the committee at this meeting.

• C-22-0070: Monticello Avenue Shops conceptual plan for 4744 Old News Road and 3897 and 3905 Ironbound Road
• Proposed rezoning of 2.75 acres from R-8 Rural Residential to allow 12,000 square feet of office and retail space
• Review of August 24, 2022 meeting minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing a bond application to provide tax-exempt financing for the Blaine Landing Phase II housing project. The body will also discuss a prospective business or industry in a closed session.

• Proposed revenue bonds up to $8,800,000 for Blaine Landing Phase II at 7581 Richmond Road
• Blaine Landing total project cost estimated at $16,845,355
• Annual EDA Auditor's Report
• Closed session to discuss a prospective business or industry per Va. Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(5)

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is reviewing amendments for scenic roadway protection and rural residential lot sizes. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from August 2022.

• ORD-22-0001: Amendments for Scenic Roadway Protection
• ORD-22-0002: Proposed 20-acre lot minimum for R-8 Rural Residential and A-1 General Agricultural districts

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board is holding public hearings to decide on three permit applications for shoreline stabilization and beach nourishment. The board will also discuss the 2023 calendar and elect officers for the coming year.

• WJPA-22-0021: Proposed breakwaters and beach nourishment at 1485 John Tyler Highway
• WJPA-22-0023: Proposed installation of two riprap revetments at 7624 Uncles Neck
• WJPA-22-0024: Public hearing for permit application at 124 Four Mile Tree
• Election of officers for 2023
• Proposed $2,000 surety for mitigation plantings at 1485 John Tyler Highway

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2023 Legislative Agenda and a $300,000 Virginia Housing Grant. The meeting includes public hearings on the disposition of county-owned property and two special use permits.

• Grant Award: $122,850 for the State Rental Assistance Program (FY2023)
• Grant Award: $300,000 from the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions
• Public hearing on property disposition at 6145 and 6151 Old Mooretown Road and 130 Clark Lane
• Special Use Permit SUP-22-0007: Branscome Resource Recovery and Aggregate Storage
• Special Use Permit SUP-22-0010: The Grease Outlet at 9201 and 9225 Pocahontas Trail

AFD Advisory Committee

The AFD Advisory Committee is considering a request to add land to the Cranston’s Pond district and a request to withdraw land from the Hill Pleasant Farm district. The body is also reviewing minutes from a previous meeting.

• Proposed addition of ±169.15 acres at 999 Jolly Pond Road to the Cranston’s Pond AFD
• Proposed withdrawal of 39 acres at 7294 Richmond Road from the Hill Pleasant Farm AFD
• Approval of minutes from the July 21, 2022 regular meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing financial reports and the status of several grant programs. The body is also monitoring the sale of 58 acres at the James River Commerce Center and utility extensions for the Hazelwood Farms Enterprise Center.

• Small Business Relief Grant Program: $696,730 distributed to 56 local businesses
• James River Commerce Center: Purchase agreement for ~58 acres at 8925 Columbia Drive expected to close by end of 2022
• Capital Investment Grant Program: $50,000 allocated for each of the next two fiscal years
• Virginia Business Ready Sites Program: Grant application for utility extensions from Stonehouse Commerce Park to Hazelwood Farms Enterprise Center
• Shop Local Boost Funding: Discussion of a budget request to increase contribution to $10,000 for 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for several special use permits and a zoning ordinance amendment. The body will also review a parking expansion and a deferred rezoning case.

• Z-22-0001 & SUP-22-0012: 5700 Williamsburg Landing Rezoning and SUP Amendment
• SUP-22-0013: 3252 N Riverside Drive Contractor's Office and Warehouse
• SUP-22-0015: 7294 & 7296 Richmond Rd. Pivot Energy Solar Project
• SUP-22-0016: 141 Blow Flats Rd. Battery Storage Facility
• ORD-22-0002: Lot size and requirement amendments for R-8 Rural Residential and A-1 General Agricultural

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering a proposal for off-site parking for a veterinary clinic. Staff recommends the committee find the proposal inconsistent with the adopted master plan and recommend denial.

• SP-22-0005: Proposed 15-space off-site parking area for Colonial Veterinary Clinic at 112 Ingram Road
• Review of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to align R-8 Rural Residential and A-1 General Agricultural districts with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The changes would increase minimum lot sizes to 20 acres and remove central well requirements for certain subdivisions.

• Proposed increase of minimum lot size to 20 acres in R-8 and A-1 districts
• Grandfathering provision for parcels of 25 acres or less existing as of January 1, 2022
• Elimination of central well requirements for subdivisions meeting Rural Lands standards
• Revision of cluster configuration density to no more than one dwelling unit per 20 acres
• ORD-22-0002 amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to zoning ordinances. The focus includes lot size requirements for rural residential and agricultural areas and protections for scenic roadways.

• ORD-22-0002: Amendments for R-8 Rural Residential and A-1 General Agricultural lot size and requirements
• ORD-22-0001: Amendments for Scenic Roadway Protection
• ORD-22-0006: Amendments for A-1 Cluster Configuration Subdivision
• Approval of April 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 5700 Williamsburg Landing and special use permits for the Greenwood Christian Academy expansion and a tourist home. The body will also consider 2022 Agricultural and Forestal District renewals.

• Z-22-0001 & SUP-22-0012: Rezoning of ~2.65 acres at 5700 Williamsburg Landing from Rural Residential to Multifamily Residential
• SUP-22-0008: Williamsburg Crossing – Greenwood Christian Academy Expansion
• SUP-22-0011: Tourist Home at 3004 Ironbound Road
• 2022 Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) Renewals

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve several contract awards for emergency services and environmental planning. The body will also discuss a PreK feasibility study and a memorandum of understanding with Accra, Ghana.

• Contract award of $733,500 for replacement ambulances
• Contract awards for watershed management planning for Diascund Creek ($220,976) and Powhatan and Yarmouth Creeks ($512,772)
• Budget appropriation of $180,000 for pedestrian and bicycle construction at InLight Industrial Site
• Contract award of $112,200 for Operational Medical Director
• Resolution of Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance violations at 122 Pasbehegh Drive and 729 East Tazewells Way

Board of Directors

The James City Service Authority Board of Directors is meeting to discuss revisions to the General Manager's employment contract. This follows an annual review conducted on July 12, 2022.

• Proposed 5% pay increase and $1,500 salary increase for the General Manager, retroactive to April 16, 2022

AFD Advisory Committee

The Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss 2022 AFD renewals. The session includes the review of minutes from the January 27, 2022, organizational meeting.

• 2022 Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) Renewals

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss bylaws and review financial reports from April, May, and June 2022. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the April 19, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion of bylaws
• Review of April, May, and June 2022 financial reports
• Approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Chesapeake Bay Board

The Chesapeake Bay Board will meet to discuss and decide on three specific exception requests for encroachments into Resource Protection Areas. The board will also review minutes from the June 8, 2022, meeting.

• Public hearing for CBPA-22-0076: 3200 Derby Lane
• Public hearing for CBPA-22-0080: 5 Tay River
• Public hearing for CBPA-22-0082: 4816 Hickory Signpost

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several development resolutions and special use permits. This includes a proposal to move the Early Head Start Program into the Life Church facility.

• SUP-22-0004: Amendment for daycare at 4451 Longhill Road for max 32 children and 14 staff
• SUP-22-0003: Kettle Corn Food Processing and Storage at 7683 Richmond Road
• Resolution for Powhatan Terrace Development
• Resolution for Blaine Landing Development
• Proclamation for Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week

Board of Directors

The James City Service Authority Board of Directors is meeting to formally accept infrastructure contributed by developers during Fiscal Year 2022. The Board will also consider a resolution to streamline the conveyance of small easement interests.

• Formal acceptance of $2,121,505 in water and sewer infrastructure from developers
• Public hearing on authorizing the General Manager to convey easement interests of one-half acre or less
• Acceptance of water systems from Mason Park, Jacobs Industrial Center Parcel B, and Stonehouse Tract 3
• Acceptance of sewer systems from Mason Park, Jacobs Industrial Center Parcel B, Stonehouse Land Bay 3 and 5, and Stonehouse Tract 3
• Closed session for the performance evaluation of the General Manager

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning and SUP amendment for 5700 Williamsburg Landing and an expansion of the JCC Police Firing Range. The body will also review a site plan for Colonial Heritage Phase 5, Section 2.

• Z-22-0001 & SUP-22-0012: 5700 Williamsburg Landing Rezoning and SUP Amendment
• SUP-22-0009: JCC Police Firing Range Expansion
• SPLN-21-0012: Colonial Heritage Phase 5, Section 2

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding budget amendments for federal COVID-19 relief and the sale of county land. The body will also consider a master plan amendment for a retirement facility at Ford's Colony.

• Proposed sale of 1637 Green Mount Parkway to Greenmount Parkway Williamsburg Propco, LLC for $1,293,300
• Budget amendment to appropriate a second tranche of ARPA federal funding totaling $7,431,848
• Proposed master plan amendment for Ford's Village at 3889 News Road for 286 residential units and 230 care rooms
• Easement exchange request for 5427 Olde Towne Road
• Appointments to the Economic Development Authority and Williamsburg Regional Library Board of Trustees

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors met to review the June 2022 Dashboard Report and adopt minutes from previous meetings. The session included a general manager's update on outdoor water regulations and a project update on waterline replacement in the White Oaks area.

• Adoption of April 12 and April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on waterline replacement in the White Oaks area
• Review of June 2022 Dashboard Report including water and sewer service revenue
• Discussion of outdoor water irrigation regulations effective May 1, 2022

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board is reviewing two public hearing items. One request involves installing a kayak launch, groins, and beach nourishment at 213 Southpoint Drive.

• Public hearing for WJPA-22-0009: kayak launch, two 15-foot timber groins, and beach nourishment at 213 Southpoint Drive
• Public hearing for WJPA-22-0010: 3181 Derby Lane
• Proposed $300 surety for beach nourishment plantings at 213 Southpoint Drive
• Approval of minutes from the April 13, 2022, Regular Meeting

Chesapeake Bay Board

The Board will consider five requests for exceptions to the Resource Protection Area (RPA) buffer. These requests involve construction projects including a deck, a retaining wall, a seating wall, and two single-family dwellings.

• CBPA-22-0057: Deck construction at 729 East Tazewells Way (Staff recommends denial; proposed $4,500 civil charge and $2,000 surety if approved)
• CBPA-22-0066: Retaining wall construction at 4756 Bristol Circle
• CBPA-22-0060: Single-family dwelling construction at 4816 Hickory Signpost Road
• CBPA-22-0063: Single-family dwelling construction at 112 North Knob Hill
• CBPA-22-0053: Seating wall construction at 1568 Harbor Road

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal from Action Park of Williamsburg, VA Inc. regarding whether a conceptual plan for Go Karts Plus constitutes a binding master plan. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the Zoning Administrator's determination.

• Case BZA-22-0002: Appeal of Zoning Administrator's determination for 6910 Richmond Road
• Review of whether a 'Conceptual Plan Supplied by the Applicant' is a binding master plan
• Approval of May 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding special use permits for a food processing facility and a daycare program amendment. The body will also review the Planning Director's June 2022 report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• SUP-22-0003: Kettle Corn Food Processing and Storage at 7683 Richmond Road
• SUP-22-0004: Life Church Daycare Program SUP Amendment at 4451 Longhill Road
• Approval of April 6, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several contracts and appropriations, including COVID-19 cost recovery and animal shelter management. The body is also discussing building consolidation and open space preservation programs.

• Contract award of $370,226 to Tennis Courts, Inc. for Warhill Sports Complex basketball court replacement
• Appropriation of $112,800 for COVID-19 cost recovery from FEMA
• New animal shelter management contract with Heritage Humane Society at a rate of $2.00 per resident
• Discussion of a Building Consolidation Study
• Contract consideration with WJCC Schools and the City of Williamsburg

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to coordinate attendance at a Virginia Association of Counties meeting. Members will discuss legislative concerns for the 2023 General Assembly including taxation, water quality, wastewater, economic development, and tourism.

• Attendance at VaCo Regions 2 and 3 meeting at Libby Mill Library in Henrico

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve financial reports and minutes. The body is also reviewing a director's report covering grant awards, property subdivisions, and workforce readiness initiatives.

• CDBG grant award of $700,000 from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
• Subdivision application for EDA-owned property at 8925 Columbia Drive
• $50,000 annual funding for two years for a business investment grant program
• Cash balance reported at approximately $690,000
• Ribbon cutting for Blown Away Salon at 4910 Monticello Avenue

Chesapeake Bay Board

The Chesapeake Bay Board will conduct public hearings for six exception requests regarding encroachments into Resource Protection Areas. The board will also review minutes from the April 13, 2022, meeting.

• Public hearing CBPA-22-0036: 187 Waterton
• Public hearing CBPA-22-0038: 1588 Harbor Road
• Public hearing CBPA-22-0042: 5516 South Mallard Run
• Public hearing CBPA-22-0050: 2405 Sarah Spence
• Public hearing CBPA-22-0051: 141 Riverview Plantation Drive

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY2023-FY2024 budget adoption and the 2023 legislative agenda. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the establishment of a juvenile services commission and several property transactions.

• FY2023-FY2024 Budget Adoption & Resolution of Appropriation
• Ordinance to establish the Colonial Juvenile Services Commission
• Special Use Permit (SUP-22-0001) for a tourist home at 3 Marclay Road
• Sale of County property at 4097 Ironbound Road and lease of property at 5300 Palmer Lane
• Grant award of $570,000 from Virginia Tourism Corporation ARPA funds

Board of Directors

The James City Service Authority Board of Directors will discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and a resolution of appropriation. The board is also considering a contract award for trenchless pipeline rehabilitation services and changes to utility service regulations.

• Contract award for Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Services
• Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Resolution of Appropriation
• Changes to the Regulations Governing Utility Service
• Adoption of April 12 and April 26, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing a request to reduce the required front setback from 60 feet to 30 feet. This variance would allow for the construction of a 560-square-foot single-family dwelling on a lot constrained by wetlands and a Resource Protection Area.

• Variance request for 4816 Hickory Signpost Road to reduce front setback from 60 to 30 feet
• Proposed construction of a 560-square-foot single-family dwelling
• Approval of March 3, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and receive a briefing on VDOT's efforts to reduce traffic on Route 199. The body is also considering a contract for a new fire pumper and two community proclamations.

• Contract award of $833,480 to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for a Pierce Enforcer PUC Pumper
• VDOT Project Pipeline briefing regarding Route 199 traffic congestion
• Proclamation of May 1-7, 2022, as Public Service Recognition Week
• Proclamation of May 1-7, 2022, as Resilience Week
• Discussion of the Business Investment Grant Program

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. Other agenda items include a general manager's update and public comment.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will meet to discuss a residential rezoning request for Oakland Farm. The body will also review and approve the meeting minutes from March 30, 2022.

• C-22-0019: Oakland Farm Residential Rezoning at 7607 Richmond Road

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the proposed FY23 budget. The body is also considering the approval of final-year Enterprise Zone grants for four local businesses.

• Proposed FY23 Budget with total estimated expenses of $154,695
• Enterprise Zone grants totaling $1,284.03 for Bryant Contracting, J14C/David Johnson Builder, MGSJ Property Firm, LLC, and Minor Enterprises, LLC
• Proposed $20,000 allocation for Business Assistance in FY23
• Business Appreciation Event on May 19 at Virginia Beer Company

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to review the Planning Division Work Program. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from February 10, February 17, and February 24, 2022, as well as March 2, 2022.

• Planning Division Work Program discussion

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will meet to review minutes from the March 9, 2022, meeting. The session includes a scheduled update regarding the York River State Park Shoreline Erosion Project.

• York River State Park Shoreline Erosion Project Update
• Approval of March 9, 2022, Regular Meeting minutes

Chesapeake Bay Board

The Board will conduct public hearings for four properties requesting exceptions to encroach into Resource Protection Areas. The body will also consider three existing cases and a resolution of appreciation.

• Public hearing for deck construction at 100 Edgewood Lane (CBPA-22-0030)
• Public hearing for 162 Indigo Dam Road (CBPA-22-0029)
• Public hearing for 20 Mile Course (CBPA-22-0028)
• Public hearing for 8072 Fairmont Drive (CBPA-22-0021)
• Board considerations for 4373 Landfall Drive, 499 Jolly Pond Road, and 4055 S. Riverside Drive

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is conducting a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The body is also considering employee salary increases and several service contracts for utility maintenance.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2023 James City Service Authority Budget
• Proposed employee salary increase of 5% plus $1,500
• Contract award of $102,607 to RSG Landscaping, LLC for grounds maintenance of lift stations and wells
• Contract award of $270,267 to Commonwealth Engineering & Sales, Inc. for Lift Station 2-4 pump and motor replacement
• Proposed contract for Closed Circuit Television inspection of cross country gravity sanitary sewer pipes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering a prioritized list of 31 project requests from county departments, WJCC Schools, and the Williamsburg Regional Library. These recommendations, ranked by the Planning Commission, serve as guidance for the budget process.

• Stormwater Neighborhood Drainage Improvements: $12,544,000 total requested
• Transportation Match: $15,000,000 total requested
• Lower County Park: $7,209,000 total requested
• General Services Administration Building: $26,795,079 total requested
• New James City County Library Branch/New Joint Library: $23,795,500 total requested

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a tourist home at 3 Marclay Road. The body will also review several development items and utility waivers.

• Public hearing: SUP-22-0001 for a tourist home at 3 Marclay Road
• Development Review Committee item: SP-19-0001 Powhatan Terrace
• Development Review Committee item: C-22-0021 overhead utility waiver at 3341 Chickahominy Road
• Review of SPLN-21-0001 Stonehouse Land Bay 5

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is considering several site plans and waivers. This includes a proposal for utilities and entrance features at Powhatan Terrace and a parking expansion for Smith Memorial Baptist Church.

• SP-19-0001: Installation of utilities, entrance features, and signs within the 150-foot buffer at 1676 and 1678 Jamestown Road (Powhatan Terrace)
• C-22-0021: Overhead Utility Waiver for 3341 Chickahominy Road
• SP-20-0037: Parking expansion for Smith Memorial Baptist Church
• Review of January 19, 2022, meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss a $700,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to provide rent or mortgage reimbursement for local small businesses. The body is also considering a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and several administrative appointments.

• Proposed $700,000 grant for small business rent/mortgage relief (max $15,000 per business)
• Proposed $109,400 Virginia Outdoors Foundation Grant for Grove Community Park
• Resolution to increase employee salaries
• Supplemental appropriation request of $10,801
• Proclamation of April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is discussing the transfer of Columbia Drive to VDOT and reviewing updates on the Shop Local Boost program. The body is also receiving an overview of the Hampton Roads Alliance and a report on regional industrial site readiness.

• Request for up to $7,500 for patching and grading repairs on Columbia Drive
• Discussion of $700,000 CDBG grant for small business rent/mortgage relief
• Update on $6.2 million estimated cost for James City County Marina Phase II
• Subdivision application for EDA-owned property at 8925 Columbia Drive
• Review of February 2022 financial reports showing a cash balance of approximately $689,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a prioritized list of 31 project requests for the Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program. These recommendations, developed by the Policy Committee, will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for budget consideration.

• Stormwater Neighborhood Drainage Improvements (Rank 1, Total Requested: $12,544,000)
• Transportation Match (Rank 2, Total Requested: $15,000,000)
• Lower County Park (Rank 3, Total Requested: $7,209,000)
• New Grove Area Library (Rank 7, Total Requested: $4,700,000)
• Election of officers and proposed 2022-2023 calendar

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a retreat to provide guidance on staff recruitment and borrowing for projects. Members will discuss various infrastructure and facility projects, including a future government complex and library renovations.

• Discussion on staff recruitment and retention
• Discussion on borrowing to accelerate projects
• Review of projects including Future Government Complex, Library Renovation or Expansion, and Competition Pool
• Review of Park and Schools Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Discussion on marijuana referendum requirements

Board of Supervisors

The James City County Board of Supervisors, Williamsburg City Council, and WJCC School Board are meeting to discuss the proposed FY2023 operating budget. The discussion focuses on state revenue outlooks, mandatory expenditure increases, and potential funding shortfalls.

• Proposed 7% average salary increase for eligible employees estimated at $7,000,000
• Estimated health insurance cost increase between 10% and 15%
• Proposed new positions including 9 elementary teachers ($720,000) and 4 school counselors ($320,000)
• Proposed $180,000 for New Horizons tuition
• Estimated state revenue increase of $7,969,350 based on Governor's proposed budget

Wetlands Board

The Wetlands Board will meet to discuss updates on two shoreline erosion projects. The board is also scheduled to review minutes from the January 12, 2022, meeting.

• Shoreline Erosion Project Update: 8797 Pocahontas Trail
• Shoreline Erosion Project Update: York River State Park
• Approval of January 12, 2022, meeting minutes

Chesapeake Bay Board

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding requests for encroachments into Resource Protection Area (RPA) buffers. These requests involve residential construction and demolition projects at three different properties.

• Public hearing for CBPA-22-0010: demolition and construction of a home, garage, and decks at 500 Thompson Lane
• Public hearing for CBPA-22-0004: 1584 Harbor Road
• Public hearing for CBPA-22-0001: 2413 Sarah Spence
• Proposed $5,000 surety for mitigation plantings at 500 Thompson Lane

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss the disposition of public real property at 4921 Burnley Drive in a closed session. The body is also considering the appointment of an officer to administer the employee Deferred Compensation Plan.

• Closed session regarding real property at 4921 Burnley Drive
• Appointment of Officer for Deferred Compensation Investments
• March 2022 Dashboard Report

Board of Zoning Appeals

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific zoning cases, appeals, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss the final rankings for the FY2023-FY2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). This follows previous meetings with various county departments to review their applications.

• Discussion of final FY2023-FY2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) rankings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the extension of public water and sewer facilities on Bush Springs Road. The body will also review the 2021 Annual Report for the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Public hearing: SUP-21-0023 Bush Springs Road Extension of Public Water and Sewer Facilities
• SPLN-21-0002 Parke at Westport
• Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals 2021 Annual Report

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is reviewing 32 applications for the FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Staff from several county departments and schools will attend to discuss their applications. The committee may also discuss final CIP rankings.

• Review of 32 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) applications
• Discussion with Parks and Recreation Department
• Discussion with Community Development Department
• Discussion with Economic Development Department
• Discussion with Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a consent calendar with multiple contract awards and personnel authorizations. The meeting includes updates from VDOT on road projects and a closed session to discuss real property acquisition along Merrimac Trail and Pocahontas Trail.

• Approval of up to $8,000,000 in revenue bonds for Blaine Landing Phase II
• Contract award of $310,006 for Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse chiller replacement
• Contract award of $262,020 for highway rights-of-way mowing and trimming
• Appropriation of $13,165 in ARPA funding for Adult Protective Services
• Grant award of $927,763 from the Virginia Stormwater Local Assistance Fund

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to review 32 applications for the FY2023-FY2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Staff from multiple county departments and schools will attend to discuss these applications and answer committee questions.

• Review of FY2023-FY2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) applications
• Approval of September 9, 2021 meeting minutes

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing a request for additional funding to promote food and beverage businesses in The EDGE District. The body is also discussing updates regarding the Marina and the proposed Enterprise Center industrial development.

• Request for $10,000 in additional funding for The EDGE District regional initiative
• Discussion of the Enterprise Center proposal featuring up to 3,220,000 sq ft of industrial, warehouse, and office space
• Update on investments and future projects at the Marina
• Review of January 2022 financial reports
• Discussion of the Start Peninsula Annual Activity Report

Policy Committee

The Chesapeake Bay Board is reviewing exception requests for encroachments into Resource Protection Area (RPA) buffers. The board will hold public hearings for two specific properties and review minutes from the January 12, 2022, meeting.

• Public hearing for CBPA-21-0200: construction of three sediment traps at 7581 Richmond Road
• Public hearing for CBPA-21-0211: 19 Windjammer Court
• Proposed $12,500 surety for mitigation plantings at 7581 Richmond Road
• Review of minutes from the January 12, 2022, Regular Meeting

Board of Directors

The James City Service Authority Board of Directors is meeting to discuss utility rate hearings and equipment procurement. The board is also considering a memorandum of agreement for the Regional Groundwater Mitigation Program.

• Contract award and budget amendment for Vac-Con Combination Jet Vacuum Rodding Machine Replacement: $434,776
• Setting a public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Utility Rates
• Memorandum of Agreement for Regional Groundwater Mitigation Program Administration through December 31, 2025
• Resolutions of Appreciation for Stuart Burcham and Dion Walsh

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a solar farm and the extension of public water and sewer facilities. The body will also consider a development review item for Stonehouse Tract 10A and discuss the Natural and Cultural Assets Plan Effort.

• SUP-21-0022: 360 Racefield Drive Solar Farm public hearing
• SUP-21-0023: Bush Springs Road Extension of Public Water and Sewer Facilities public hearing
• SUP-21-0026: Living Word Church of God public hearing
• AFD-21-0003: 360 Racefield Drive Barnes Swamp Withdrawal public hearing
• C-21-0099: Stonehouse Tract 10A Development Review Committee action item

AFD Advisory Committee

The Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) Advisory Committee will meet to elect officers and establish its 2022/2023 calendar. The body will also review specific land withdrawals and subdivision requests.

• Election of officers
• AFD-21-0003: 360 Racefield Dr. Barnes Swamp Withdrawal
• S-21-0072: Newman Road Family Subdivision
• S-21-0069: 2188 Lake Powell Road, Perkinson Family Subdivision
• Discussion of 2022 AFD Renewal Survey responses

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a consent calendar with multiple grant awards and contracts. Discussions include the County Facilities Master Plan, minimum wage impact, and pre-budget planning.

• Acceptance of 10 State Rental Assistance Program housing vouchers for $59,787
• Contract award for Emergency Communications Center HVAC Backup Generator for $245,738
• Contract award for Automatic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Devices for $127,172
• Appropriation of $220,000 for 2019 Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation
• Dedication of streets in Mason Park and Section 6 of Peleg's Point subdivisions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting for its annual organization and a regular session. The agenda includes a public hearing and commission discussions.

• Annual organization meeting
• Public hearing

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss a conceptual plan for Stonehouse Tract 10A. The body will also review meeting minutes from November 17 and December 15, 2021.

• C-21-0099: Stonehouse Tract 10A Conceptual Plan