King George County public meetings in 2022

Service Authority Board

The Board approved a one-time additional paid holiday for employees on December 22, 2022, to align with a decision made by the County Board of Supervisors. The Board also held a closed session to discuss water and wastewater operator contract negotiations.

• Approved adding December 22, 2022, as a holiday for Service Authority employees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved amending the agenda to remove the audit and add a closed session (5-0)
• Convened closed session to discuss water and wastewater operation services negotiations (5-0)

Social Services Administrative Board

The Board unanimously approved the FY24 budget request of $6,121,591. The Board also held elections for leadership positions and established the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved FY24 Budget of $6,121,591 (unanimous)
• Appointed Frank Fronzo as chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Renee Parker as vice chairman (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Established 2023 meeting schedule with December 2023 set as a called meeting

Ralph Bunche Advisory Committee

The committee received updates from four subcommittees regarding the Ralph Bunche High School project. Members discussed museum development steps and potential social media domain names, though no selection was made for the latter.

• Approved previous meeting minutes without changes

Smoot Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the Creation Station Release and Assumption of Risk form and the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting. The Financial Officer reported the purchase of $20,000 in coupons and the decision to maintain $10,000 cash in the Endowment Fund.

• Approved Creation Station Release and Assumption of Risk form (5-0)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Purchased $20,000 in coupons (5.5% interest maturing 2036)
• Agreed to keep $10,000 cash on hand in the Endowment Fund

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October meeting. Members received updates on a proposed $68,728 digital sign and the status of the Native American Trail. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved October meeting minutes (4-0)

Service Authority Board

The Board approved entering negotiations with the top-ranked firm for the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities. Additionally, the Board authorized the execution of a deed of correction for Oakwood Estates Section 4. The consent agenda was also accepted.

• Approved consent agenda
• Authorized Interim General Manager to execute deed of correction for Oakwood Estate Section 4 (5-0)
• Authorized Interim General Manager to enter negotiations with top-ranked offer for water and wastewater facilities operations (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved several appointments and a resolution of support for a local cultural icon. They also granted an additional holiday for county employees and approved a deed of correction for a subdivision plat.

• Appointed June Drake to the Economic Development Authority (unexpired term ending 9/30/2026)
• Appointed TC Collins to the Landfill Advisory Committee
• Re-appointed Elody Shojinaga to the Landfill Advisory Committee (term ending 8/31/2026)
• Approved resolution of support for the Save Northern Neck Ginger Ale group
• Approved deed of correction for Oakwood Estates Section 4 subdivision plat
• Declared December 22nd as a County Holiday for employees
• Adopted the consent agenda
• Approved resolution recognizing Nancy Lambert for service on the Electoral Board

Planning Commission

The King George County Planning Commission is holding a worksession to review a proposed update to the zoning and subdivision ordinances, focusing on Article X (Subdivision). The update aims to streamline regulations, incorporate state code requirements, and address Comprehensive Plan goals. No public hearings or plan reviews are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only worksession.

• Review of draft Article X (Subdivision) including changes to major (10+ lots) and minor (3-9 lots) subdivision thresholds
• Proposed 5-year ownership requirement for family subdivisions and 15-year restrictive covenant on transfers
• Requirement that private streets be upgraded to public VDOT streets if cumulative 10+ lots use the street
• Administrative approval of minor, single lot, and family subdivisions by staff rather than Planning Commission
• Stormwater management and wetlands regulations provided for review but not part of this worksession

The Commission held a work session to review updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Members reached a consensus on specific ownership timeframes for family subdivisions and discussed residential fencing and road standards.

• Consensus to require property be owned for at least 5 consecutive years before a family subdivision
• Consensus to increase grantee ownership timeframe to 15 years (up from 5)
• Consensus to maintain the 6-lot threshold for requiring public roads
• Consensus to include residential fencing standards for R1, R2, and R3 districts as a placeholder
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Social Services Administrative Board

The Board approved rescheduling the January meeting to January 23, 2023. Members established a budget committee to review FY24 priorities, focusing on staff compensation and facility security. The Board also agreed to review the agency's strategic plan and staff focus group comments in February 2023.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Rescheduled January board meeting to January 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Established budget committee consisting of Frank Fronzo and Renee Parker
• Decided to create a timeline for implementing written financial policies by January 2023

Service Authority Board

The Board approved the consent agenda and received reports on the cleaning of the Dahlgren plant IFAS system. Staff provided updates on meter installations and various wastewater projects, including the awarding of contracts for the Fairview Beach outfall and Dahlgren sludge pond decommissioning.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors established budgets for the courthouse completion and a public safety radio system. They also adopted an ordinance allowing for the refund of surplus personal property taxes on motor vehicles and approved several equipment purchases and fund transfers.

• Adopted ordinance to refund surplus personal property taxes on motor vehicles (5-0)
• Appropriated $12M for courthouse completion (5-0)
• Established budget for Public Safety Radio System including $5.9M for equipment (5-0)
• Approved $34,288.48 change order for security lock upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $100,365 purchase of compact track loader using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Adopted revised charter agreement for Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy (5-0)
• Authorized letter of intent with Ralph Bunche Alumni Association for museum build-out (5-0)
• Appointed Ian Fox to the Planning Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request by Birchwood Power Partners to withdraw all public hearing items. If the withdrawal is not approved, the commission will hold hearings on a comprehensive plan amendment and three applications to rezone approximately 547 acres from agricultural to industrial use and amend existing permits.

• Applicant seeks to withdraw all public hearing items; if motion fails, hearings proceed
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to redefine Route 3/West Primary Settlement Area boundaries
• Conditional Rezoning 22-07-Z04: Birchwood Power Partners requests rezoning of ~547 acres from A-1/A-2 to Industrial (I) district
• Amendment to Conditional Rezoning 91-03-Z01: Birchwood Power seeks to amend proffers on ~212 acres at former Birchwood Power Facility
• Amendment to Special Exception Permit 91-03-E02: Birchwood Power seeks to terminate existing uses and continue pumping station/water intake

The Planning Commission voted to withdraw several public hearing items requested by Birchwood Power Partners, Limited Partnership. This action cancelled the consideration of proposed comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning requests, and a special exception permit amendment.

• Approved motion to amend agenda to consider application withdrawal (6-0-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Comprehensive Plan Amendments request (7-0-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Conditional Rezoning Application Case Number 22-07-Z04 (7-0-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Conditional Rezoning Application Case Number 91-03-Z01 Amendment (7-0-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Special Exception Permit Case Number 91-03-E02 Amendment (7-0-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved several funding requests for educational and regional initiatives. The board also reviewed a presentation on the economic impact of industrial zoning and a new website structure.

• Approved $7,000 for high school and $3,000 for university Innovation Challenges (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 annual funding for 3 years to Rivers' Region Entrepreneurial Coordinating Council (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 for GOVA Young Entrepreneurs Program Pitch Competition awards (5-0)
• Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Ralph Bunche Advisory Committee

The committee received updates on marketing, museum research, and grant applications. No formal votes were recorded, but members discussed a $750,000 National Park Service grant request and the development of a project logo.

• Requested member review of draft logo for December 14 meeting
• Submitted $750,000 grant request to National Park Service for structural repairs and hazardous material assessment
• Proposed research into Ralph Bunche III for future ceremonial participation
• Proposed development of a museum collections policy

Electoral Board

The Electoral Board conducted the canvas and certification of the November 8, 2022, Congressional Election and James Madison District School Board Special Election. The board reviewed precinct results and processed 68 provisional ballots during closed sessions. All abstracts were reviewed, signed, and sealed to certify the election.

• Approved July 25, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified the November 8, 2022, General and Special Election results
• Counted 68 provisional ballots

Service Authority Board

The Board approved a short-term extension of the Inboden service contract to maintain operations while reviewing new proposals. Members also received updates on wastewater grants and COVID-related customer assistance funds.

• Approved extension of Inboden service contract in 30-day increments up to 90 days (5-0)
• Accepted consent agenda as written (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to its bylaws regarding closed meeting confidentiality and decorum. It also authorized a license agreement for the King George Historical Society to resume museum operations. A proposed ordinance for refunding surplus personal property taxes was deferred.

• Approved license agreement for King George Historical Society to resume museum operations
• Adopted amendments to bylaws and rules of procedure for closed meetings (3-2)
• Approved transfer of $9,768.28 between IT CIP projects for 9-1-1 geolocation software (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 transfer from ARPA funds to Cedell Brooks Junior Park Pavilion project (4-1)
• Deferred action on ordinance to refund surplus personal property taxes
• Adopted consent agenda (5-0)

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee discussed proposed tourism marketing and website development grants for businesses and partners. Recommendations were made to request $80,000 for grants and $60,000 for events in the FY 23-24 budget. The committee approved the September 2022 minutes and adjourned until December 7.

• Approved September 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended FY 23-24 budget request of $80,000 for TAC grants
• Recommended FY 23-24 budget request of $60,000 for events and festivals
• Recommended FY 23-24 budget request of $10,000 for Partners Grant
• Recommended FY 23-24 budget request of $10,000 for Tourism Web Development
• Adjourned meeting until December 7, 2022 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss data centers under new business. The agenda also includes a report from the Community Planning Liaison Officer for Naval Support Facility South Potomac, Dahlgren.

• Data Center Discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed updates to the County's zoning and subdivision ordinances. This session focuses on Article VIII, which covers community design standards such as lighting, landscaping, and parking.

• Review of Article VIII: Community Design Standards
• Discussion of updated standards for visibility, lighting, and landscaping
• Proposed new regulations for walls, fences, and sign requirements
• Updated provisions for parking, loading, and bicycle parking

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six rezoning requests and one permit amendment submitted by Birchwood Power Partners, L.P. These requests seek to convert various agricultural parcels to Industrial District (I) zoning. The commission will also consider a request to terminate the use of a property as a power production and aggregate facility.

• Case 22-07-Z04: Rezone 105.581 acres at 10900 Birchwood Drive from A-1 to Industrial
• Case 22-07-Z05: Rezone approximately 124 acres (Tax Map 21 Parcel 25) from A-2 to Industrial
• Case 22-07-Z06: Rezone 50.963 acres at 1305 Kings Hwy from A-2 to Industrial
• Case 22-07-Z07: Rezone approximately 42 acres (Tax Map 21 Parcel 44) from A-2 to Industrial
• Case 22-07-Z08: Rezone 104.169 acres (Tax Map 21 Parcels 47, 48, 48D) from A-1 to Industrial

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding project funding requests for the Capital Improvement Programs spanning FY2022/23 through FY2026/27. Department heads from County Administration, King George County Schools, and the Sheriff’s Office presented various urgent and necessary infrastructure needs.

• Ralphe Bunche Hazardous Mitigation: $500,000 grant for mold remediation and foundation issues
• King George Middle School Turn Lane Project: Phase 2 projected for 2026 via VDOT
• Potomac Elementary School ADA Playground: Proposed necessary project
• Countywide 700 MHz Radio System: Three-phase upgrade proposed by the Sheriff’s Office
• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance update: Discussed as old business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a worksession to review drafted text for Article VII, Use Performance Standards, as part of a broader effort to modernize the county's zoning and subdivision ordinances. The commission will discuss how these standards regulate the location, design, and intensity of specific land uses to mitigate impacts on nearby properties.

• Review of proposed standards for Agritourism and Accessory Dwellings
• Review of proposed standards for Home Occupations (Class A, B, and C)
• Review of proposed standards for Mobile Restaurants
• Review of proposed standards for Small- and Medium-Scale Solar Energy
• Review of proposed standards for Commercial Outdoor Recreation/Entertainment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a work session regarding the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance update. Discussions focused on the Military Compatibility Area Overlay District (MCAOD) and its noise-based subareas near Naval Support Facility South Potomac.

• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance update: Military Compatibility Area Overlay District (MCAOD)
• Draft Article VI Use Matrix presentation
• Discussion of noise zones based on decibel levels for land use control

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a worksession to review proposed updates to the county's zoning and subdivision ordinances. The discussion focuses on the Military Compatibility Area Overlay District and a revised Use Matrix for land uses.

• Proposed Military Compatibility Area Overlay District (MCAOD) including property disclosure requirements for land sales
• Proposed Use Matrix updates adding 'Restaurant, Mobile' and 'Solar Energy' (small and medium scale)
• Proposed consolidation of 'Manufacturing, Light' and 'Manufacturing, Heavy' into broader categories
• Proposed updates to 'Family Home Day Care' definitions to align with the Code of Virginia
• Requirement for site plans and traffic impact analysis for all development within the MCAOD

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two requests from Keystone Associates, LLC for zoning exceptions regarding a fast-food restaurant. The body will also discuss updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and hold a closed meeting regarding a prospective unannounced industry.

• Case 22-04-ZE01: Exception request for a fast-food restaurant canopy (Tax Map 9, Parcel 82L)
• Case 22-04-ZE02: Exception request for a drive-through stacking lane and landscaping (Tax Map 9, Parcel 82L)
• Discussion of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance updates for Article 4 and 5
• Closed meeting to discuss timeline and land use for a prospective unannounced business or industry

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance specifically regarding cluster subdivisions. The agenda also includes a report from the Community Planning Liaison Officer for Naval Support Facility South Potomac, Dahlgren.

• Discussion on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance – Cluster Subdivisions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing draft text for the county's updated zoning and subdivision ordinance. This session focuses on Article IV regarding Primary Zoning Districts and Article V regarding Overlay Zoning Districts.

• Review of Article IV: Primary Zoning Districts, including height regulations and setback changes
• Review of Article V: Overlay Zoning Districts, including Chesapeake Bay Preservation and Flood Hazard overlays
• Proposed R-3 district density change from 8 to 18 du/acre
• Proposed increase in Industrial district side setbacks from 10 ft to 20 ft
• Proposed 12-inch freeboard requirement for the Flood Hazard Overlay District