James City County public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority will meet to elect officers for the 2025 calendar year and adopt a 2025 meeting calendar. The body will also review financial reports from October and November 2024.
- Election of Officers for Calendar Year 2025
- Adoption of 2025 Meeting Calendar
- Review of October and November 2024 Financial Reports
Wetlands Board
The James City County Wetlands Board will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting, a public comment period, public hearings, and the election of officers for 2025. No other decisions are listed.
- Approval of minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting
- Public comment period
- Public hearings
- Election of officers for 2025
- Matters of special privilege
Chesapeake Bay Board
The James City County Chesapeake Bay Board meeting on Dec 11, 2024 will include a public hearing on ten development proposals identified by CBPA numbers and addresses. The board will also elect its officers for 2025. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on CBPA-24-0122 – 19 Windjammer Court
- Public hearing on CBPA-24-0160 – 136 Freshwater Bay
- Public hearing on CBPA-24-0153 – 105 Murcar
- Public hearing on CBPA-24-0128 – 4376 Landfall Drive
- Election of officers for 2025
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider an amendment to a cell tower lease at 3201 Monticello Avenue, a proffer amendment for the Powhatan Terrace Master Plan, and a second interim agreement for the New Consolidated Government Center. The meeting will also include a public hearing for a Dollar Tree project at 7516 Richmond Road.
- Amendment to Cell Tower Lease at 3201 Monticello Avenue
- MP-24-0004/Z-24-0010. Powhatan Terrace Master Plan and Proffer Amendment
- SUP-24-0025. 7516 Richmond Road Dollar Tree
- Second Interim Agreement for New Consolidated Government Center
- Organizational Meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025
Board of Directors
The James City Service Authority Board of Directors will meet to consider a resolution regarding the acquisition of property rights by eminent domain. The board will also review a contract for HVAC replacement at the Operations Center.
- Contract award of $325,237 for Operations Center HVAC Replacement
- Public hearing on Resolution Approving Public Use and Authorizing Acquisition of Necessary Property Rights by Eminent Domain
- Setting a public hearing for Regulations Governing Utility Service Updates
General
The James City County Board of Supervisors will consider multiple contract awards, grant awards, and ordinance resolutions. Items include contracts for equipment, infrastructure improvements, and a new policy on solar energy facilities. The board will also adopt a revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher administrative plan. All items are listed on the December 10, 2024 agenda.
- Contract Award – $141,528 – Breathing Air Compressor Replacements
- Contract Award – $449,308 – Replacement Ambulance
- Contract Award – $987,615 – 67 In‑Car Camera Systems
- Policy to Address Solar Energy Generating Facilities
- Revised Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
General
The James City County Board of Supervisors will receive two presentations: the superintendent's proposed capital improvement plan covering fiscal years 2026 through 2035, and an update on academic outcomes for the 2023‑2024 school year. No decisions are indicated on the agenda.
- Presentation of Superintendent's Proposed FY26‑FY35 Capital Improvement Plan
- School Year 2023‑2024 Academic Outcomes Update
Planning Commission
The James City County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss an ordinance amending the zoning code and three special use permit amendments regarding a plumbing facility and water system tie-ins.
- Ordinance to amend Section 24-24 of the Zoning Ordinance
- Ziegler Plumbing & Sewer Resource Recovery Facility SUP
- Liberty Ridge JCSA Water System Tie-In SUP Amendment
Chesapeake Bay Board
The James City County Chesapeake Bay Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including 3889 News Road, 112 Meadow Rue Court, 124 W Links, 4048 Powhatan Secondary, and others. The board will also elect officers for 2025 and adopt the 2025 meeting calendar. All items are on the agenda for the regular meeting on November 14, 2024.
- CBPA-24-0139: 3889 News Road (public hearing)
- CBPA-24-0086: 112 Meadow Rue Court (public hearing)
- CBPA-24-0116: 124 W Links (public hearing)
- CBPA-24-0147: 4048 Powhatan Secondary (public hearing)
- Election of Officers for 2025
Wetlands Board
The James City County Wetlands Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a specific property. The board will also elect officers and adopt a meeting calendar for 2025.
- Public hearing for WJPA-24-0023: 5034 River Drive
- Election of officers for 2025
- Adoption of 2025 Calendar
Board of Directors
The James City Service Authority Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several items. Presentations include a commendation for David F. Osborne, a discussion of EPA Lead and Copper Rule revisions, and a review of the FY2024 financial statements by Cherry Bekaert. The consent calendar will address an authorization for leave payout and adoption of minutes. A public hearing will consider a resolution to amend the Wetlands Restricted Area.
- Commendation for Service – David F. Osborne
- EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Improvements
- Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements Review – Cherry Bekaert
- Authorization for Leave Payout (consent calendar)
- Resolution authorizing amendment to Wetlands Restricted Area (public hearing)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding a property lease and four special use permits. Members will also consider the 2025 Legislative Agenda. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a public contract for the joint operation of schools with the City of Williamsburg.
- Lease agreement for 2054 Jamestown Road with Hampton Marine Services Corporation
- SUP-24-0022 for Williamsburg Montessori School at 4871 Longhill Road
- SUP-24-0010 for a tourist home at 724 Arlington Island Road
- AFD-24-0003 for Barnes Swamp AFD Withdrawal at 9812 Old Stage Road
- SUP-24-0021 for Niceland Farm Event Venue and Tourist Home
Planning Commission
The James City County Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting and two appeals for Bright Beginnings Pre‑K Centers at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary and Norge Elementary. The commission will then hold public hearings on a tourist home at 3512 Barrett’s Ferry Drive, the Powhatan Terrace Master Plan and Proffer Amendment, and a Dollar Tree development at 7516 Richmond Road. Additional reports and discussion items will follow.
- Consent agenda: approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
- Appeal of Director of Planning decision for Bright Beginnings Pre‑K Center at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary (SP-24-0062)
- Public hearing on 3512 Barrett’s Ferry Drive Tourist Home (SUP-24-0012)
- Public hearing on Powhatan Terrace Master Plan and Proffer Amendment (MP-24-0004/Z-24-0010)
- Public hearing on 7516 Richmond Road Dollar Tree (SUP-24-0025)
Development Review Committee
The James City County Development Review Committee will meet on October 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM. The committee will consider two appeals submitted by the Director of Planning concerning the Bright Beginnings Pre‑K Center projects at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary and at Norge Elementary. No other substantive items are listed beyond standard procedural business.
- Appeal of Director of Planning for Bright Beginnings Pre‑K Center at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary (SP‑24‑0062)
- Appeal of Director of Planning for Bright Beginnings Pre‑K Center at Norge Elementary (SP‑24‑0063)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a contract for stormwater drainage and roadway improvements in the Grove area and the purchase of three properties. The meeting includes discussions on solar energy policy and financial updates for FY2024 and FY2025.
- Contract award of $4,187,458 for Grove Area Stormwater Drainage & Related Roadway Improvements Project
- Authorization to purchase 15 police vehicles for $721,095
- Purchase of property at 1319 Moses Lane, 1239 Oak Drive, and 1241 Oak Drive
- VDOT grant awards of $1,594,446 for Laurel Lane Elementary School sidewalks and $1,771,665 for Grove Roadway Improvements
- Grant award of $68,180 for the Kinship Navigator Program
AFD Advisory Committee
The James City County AFD Advisory Committee will meet on October 17, 2024. The committee will review and decide on the withdrawal of AFD-24-0004, the Mill Creek AFD project located at 101 and 121 Ivy Hill Road. Other agenda items include routine call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting.
- Withdrawal of AFD-24-0004 for 101 & 121 Ivy Hill Road (Mill Creek AFD)
Economic Development Authority
The James City County Economic Development Authority will review September 2024 financial reports and an audit report. The body is also scheduled to discuss public facility revenue bonds.
- Public Facility Revenue Bonds
- Audit Report with Financial Statements and Supplemental Information
- September 2024 Revenue, Expense, and Balance Sheet reports
- Celebration of Business Event on November 21, 2024
Chesapeake Bay Board
The James City County Chesapeake Bay Board is meeting to conduct public hearings regarding five specific property addresses. The board will also review minutes from the August 14, 2024, meeting.
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0070: 113 Indian Circle
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0112: 4404 Landfall Drive
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0091: 9931 Walnut Creek
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0079: 7734 Richmond Road
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0111: 4025 and 4027 South Riverside Drive
Wetlands Board
The James City County Wetlands Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a specific project application. The board will also review minutes from the August 14, 2024, meeting.
- Public hearing for WJPA-24-0017: 1635 Harbor Road
Board of Directors
The James City Service Authority Board will adopt the minutes from the previous meeting, hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the regulations governing utility service, and receive the General Manager’s October 2024 dashboard update. No other items are listed for decision at this meeting.
- Adopt minutes (consent calendar)
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the regulations governing utility service
- General Manager’s October 2024 dashboard update
Board of Supervisors
The James City County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several development applications, including the Monticello Avenue Shops, a two‑family unit at 135 Country Club Drive, and a subdivision at 8936 Croaker Road. The board will also consider amendments to the Scenic Roadway Protection ordinance and the disposal of county property at 4601 and 3175 Ironbound Road. In a closed session, supervisors will discuss the award of a public contract for the joint operation of schools between the county and the City of Williamsburg.
- Z-23-0001/SUP-23-0031 – Monticello Avenue Shops
- SUP-24-0008 – 135 Country Club Drive two‑family unit
- SUP-24-0017 – 8936 Croaker Road, Baker Family Subdivision
- ORD-22-0001/Z-24-0008 – Amendments for Scenic Roadway Protection
- Disposal of County Property at 4601 Ironbound Road
Planning Commission
The James City County Planning Commission meeting will consider a consent agenda to approve the minutes from the September 4, 2024 meeting. The commission will conduct public hearings on three items: a Montessori school at 4871 Longhill Road, a withdrawal request for the Barnes Swamp area at 9812 Old Stage Road, and a Niceland Farm event venue and tourist home proposal. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the hearings will gather public input on these proposals.
- Public hearing on SUP-24-0022 – 4871 Longhill Road Williamsburg Montessori School
- Public hearing on AFD-24-0003 – 9812 Old Stage Road Barnes Swamp AFD Withdrawal
- Public hearing on SUP-24-0021 – Niceland Farm Event Venue and Tourist Home
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider a consent calendar that includes multiple contract awards and grant allocations, such as a $405,012 playground replacement and a $118,396 residential‑neighborhood plan. It will adopt the 2023 Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant and related housing‑program requirements. Additional items include updates on the Government Center, a policy discussion on solar‑energy facilities, and a real‑estate tax‑credit discussion. A closed‑session will address personnel appointments and a contract for joint school operations.
- Contract Award – $118,396 – Clark‑Talley Residential Neighborhood Phase II Plan Development
- Contract Award – $405,012 – My Place Playground Replacement
- Grant Award – $718,311 – 2023 Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant
- Policy discussion – Solar Energy Generating Facilities
- Board consideration – Real Estate Tax Credit
Economic Development Authority
The James City County Economic Development Authority will approve the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes and review its August 2024 financial reports. In new business, the board will consider sponsorship requests for the Shop Local Boost program, the Colonial K9 Classic, Manufacturing Days, and a Celebration of Business. The meeting also includes routine reports and upcoming meeting notices.
- Shop Local Boost Sponsorship Request
- Colonial K9 Classic Sponsorship Request
- Manufacturing Days sponsorship request
- Celebration of Business sponsorship request
- Approval of August 20, 2024 minutes
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several zoning and special use permits, including the Monticello Avenue Shops and 111 Druid Drive. The body will also consider funding appropriations and ordinances regarding building, garbage, and Chesapeake Bay preservation regulations.
- Grant award of $1,500,000 from Department of Historic Resources for flooding mitigation at Historic Jamestowne
- Appropriation of $356,135 to the Transportation Match Account
- Public hearing on disposal of County property at 4601 Ironbound Road
- Automated Speed Enforcement Agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC
- Special use permit requests for Monticello Avenue Shops and 111 Druid Drive
Board of Directors
The James City Service Authority Board of Directors is meeting to review contract awards and a wetland area amendment. The board will consider a significant building expansion project and a vehicle replacement.
- Contract Award: $1,050,997 for Five Forks Water Treatment Plant Building Expansion
- Contract Award: $169,903 for Dump Truck Replacement
- Public Hearing: Agreement to Amend New Town Wetland Restricted Area
- Grinder Pump Service Agreement
Planning Commission
The James City County Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding amendments for scenic roadway protection. The body will also review the September 2024 Planning Director's report and minutes from the August 7 meeting.
- Public hearing for ORD-22-0001/Z-24-0008 regarding Scenic Roadway Protection amendments
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee will consider two new business items. Item C-24-0023 proposes converting the hotel at 6945 Pocahontas Trail into multifamily housing. Item C-24-0040 presents a conceptual R-6 rezoning plan for the subdivision at 3026 Forge Road.
- C-24-0023 – conversion of the 6945 Pocahontas Trail hotel to multifamily housing
- C-24-0040 – conceptual R-6 rezoning plan for the 3026 Forge Road subdivision
Economic Development Authority
The James City County Economic Development Authority will review its July 2024 financial reports, including revenue, expenses, and balance sheet. In a closed session, the board will discuss a prospective business or industry that has not yet announced any interest in locating or expanding in the community. The board will also consider a new Launchpad Memorandum of Understanding. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and announcement of upcoming dates.
- Review of July 2024 Revenue, Expense, and Balance Sheet reports
- Closed‑session discussion of a prospective business or industry under Va. Code §2.2‑3711(A)(5)
- Consideration of the Launchpad Memorandum of Understanding
- Approval of July 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Announcement of next EDA regular meeting on September 17, 2024
Wetlands Board
The James City County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings on two wetland permit applications: WJPA-24-0014 for 113 Godspeed Lane and WJPA-24-0015 for 114 Godspeed Lane. The board will also elect a Board Secretary and review minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting. Additional routine board considerations will be addressed before adjournment.
- Public hearing – WJPA-24-0014 – 113 Godspeed Lane
- Public hearing – WJPA-24-0015 – 114 Godspeed Lane
- Election of Officer: Board Secretary
- Review minutes from April 10, 2024 regular meeting
- General board considerations
Chesapeake Bay Board
The Chesapeake Bay Board will conduct public hearings regarding four specific property applications. The board will also hold an election for the position of Board Secretary.
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0018: 9700 Mill Pond Run
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0074: 1697 River Oaks Road
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0078: 9250 Six Mount Zion Road
- Public hearing CBPA-24-0089: 112 North Turnberry
- Election of Board Secretary
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss the Government Center. The session includes closed discussions regarding a prospective business and a public contract for joint school operations with the City of Williamsburg.
- Government Center discussion
- Closed session on a prospective business or industry
- Closed session on the contract for joint operation of schools with the City of Williamsburg
Planning Commission
The James City County Planning Commission will consider several agenda items, including routine consent agenda approvals and multiple public hearings. Key topics include a proposed amendment to the Scenic Roadway Protection ordinance and a review of a mixed‑use development on Monticello Avenue. The commission will also address development review items such as the Stonehouse Tract and Toano RV Storage appeal.
- Consent agenda: Minutes of the July 2, 2024 meeting
- Development Review Committee Action Item C-24-0001 – Stonehouse Tract 10B
- Development Review Committee Action Item SP-23-0051 – Toano RV Storage at 7816 Richmond Road (appeal of Director of Planning)
- Public hearing: ORD-22-0001/Z-24-0008 – Amendments for Scenic Roadway Protection
- Public hearing: Z-23-0001/SUP-23-0031 – Monticello Avenue Shops
Development Review Committee
The James City County Development Review Committee will review two new business items: the Stonehouse Tract 10B (C-24-0001) and an appeal of the Director of Planning’s decision on the Toano RV Storage project at 7816 Richmond Road (SP-23-0051). The committee will consider any recommendations or actions related to these items. Minutes from the June 18, 2024 special meeting will also be reviewed.
- C-24-0001 – Stonehouse Tract 10B
- SP-23-0051 – Appeal of the Director of Planning for Toano RV Storage at 7816 Richmond Road
- Review of minutes from the June 18, 2024 special meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review several contract awards and grant funds. Discussions include the county housing portal, severe weather preparedness, and the Parks and Recreation CIP. The body will also consider the purchase of property at 110 Nina Lane.
- Underground Fiber Optic Cable Installation contract with Cable Associates, Inc. for $1,914,250
- Collington Court Stream Restoration contract award for $307,145
- Purchase of property located at 110 Nina Lane
- Participation in proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger
- Grant awards totaling $133,610 for law enforcement, coastal resilience, domestic violence victims, and fatherhood incentives
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will review a proposed ordinance to create a Scenic Roadway Overlay District. This district would establish tiered building setbacks of up to 400 feet on unimproved parcels to protect scenic views. Staff recommends the committee recommend approval of this draft language to the Planning Commission.
- Proposed Scenic Roadway Overlay District (SR) ordinance
- Tiered building setbacks of 200 to 400 feet for certain lots
- Rezoning of parcels over 40 acres outside the Primary Service Area