Louisa County public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will meet to consider new business items, including the County Capital Improvements Plan and revisions to the commission's by‑laws. The commission will also address old business items such as a proffer discussion, Phase II ordinance amendments, and focus area plans. Additional announcements will be made before adjournment.

• Louisa County Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
• Planning Commission By‑Laws
• Proffer Discussion
• Ordinance Amendments – Phase II
• Focus Area Plans

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission meeting will review several land use items. Commissioners will hear a rezoning request from Robert & Stacy Fuller (REZ2024-05). They will also consider a conditional use permit request from Louisa Solar 1 LLC (CUP2024-07) and two sets of amendments to the Land Development Regulations (ORD2024-12 and ORD2024-14). The agenda also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and other standard business.

• REZ2024-05 – Rezoning request by Robert & Stacy Fuller
• CUP2024-07 – Conditional Use Permit request by Louisa Solar 1 LLC
• ORD2024-12 – Amendments to Land Development Regulations (Phase II)
• ORD2024-14 – Proposed amendments to Chapter 86, Article I, Division 5 of Land Development Regulations

The Louisa County Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend denial of a conditional use permit for a 3 MW solar generation facility (CUP2024-07), citing concerns about runoff and flooding. They also recommended approval of a rezoning (REZ2024-05) from commercial to agricultural use, and approved amendments to land development regulations. A separate ordinance on solar siting agreements was deferred to January.

• Recommended denial of CUP2024-07 for 3 MW solar facility (5-1)
• Recommended approval of REZ2024-05 rezoning 3.7 acres to Agricultural (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations (6-0)
• Deferred ORD 2024-14 on solar siting agreements to January (5-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve bills and discuss the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The board is deciding on a contract for Shannon Hill Regional Business Park offsite utilities and a budget supplement for new electronic pollbooks.

• Contract award for Shannon Hill Regional Business Park Offsite Utilities
• Budget supplement for purchase of new electronic pollbooks
• Plumbing capital project for Holly Grove Volunteer Rescue Station
• Fire & EMS application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Discussion of Honorary Road Naming Policy

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of new electronic pollbooks for $76,700 and a budget supplement of $37,952.59 from the General Fund Balance. The Board also awarded a contract to Aspen Construction Co. for Shannon Hill Regional Business Park offsite utilities. Additionally, the Board approved the revised honorary road naming policy, removing a discretionary clause, and created a revenue work group with members appointed.

• Approved $76,700 electronic pollbook purchase and $37,952.59 budget supplement (7-0)
• Awarded Shannon Hill Regional Business Park offsite utilities contract to Aspen Construction Co. (7-0)
• Approved revised honorary road naming policy, removing discretionary clause (7-0)
• Created revenue work group; appointed Woodward and Jones as initial members
• Approved bills for second half of November 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda for Holly Grove plumbing project and Fire & EMS grant application (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)
• Adopted December 2, 2024 agenda as amended (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several consent agenda items, including software for the sheriff’s department, a consulting contract for telecommunications ordinances, and a pass‑through appropriation for insurance proceeds. It will also vote on major infrastructure contracts for new water and wastewater facilities and related engineering services, as well as a budget supplement for an AWS utilities infrastructure project. Additional items include updating the animal control ordinance, appointing a county assessor, and adopting solar committee recommendations.

• Resolution to proceed with the Sheriff Department's APCO Intellicom Software
• Resolution to approve and award a contract for consulting on Telecommunications Ordinance & Telecommunications Facility Applications
• Resolution authorizing execution of a comprehensive agreement and design‑build contract for new water and wastewater public infrastructure under PPEA
• Resolution awarding a contract to Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson (JMT) for third‑party engineering and construction management services for public water and wastewater infrastructure
• Resolution authorizing a budget supplement to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Utilities Infrastructure Capital Project

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved an $87,925,980 budget supplement funded by Amazon Web Services to construct water and sewer utilities for technology campuses. The Board also awarded a design-build contract and a third-party engineering contract for the project, appointed a new County Assessor, and adopted Solar Committee guidelines. Additionally, the Board appointed Troy Painting to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term.

• Adopted November 18, 2024, agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 8, 2024, regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved bills for the first half of November 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items including the Sheriff Department's APCO Intellicom Software project, telecommunications consulting contract, and insurance proceeds pass-through (6-0)
• Approved the 2025 Holiday Schedule with an additional 4 hours on December 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Authorized design-build agreements with Louisa County Infrastructure, LLC for new water and wastewater infrastructure (7-0)
• Awarded a contract not to exceed $1,551,980 to JMT for third-party engineering and construction management services (7-0)
• Appointed Ms. Theresa Born as County Assessor (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on November 14, 2024. New business includes a discussion of a proffer and consideration of Phase 2 ordinance amendments. Old business involves reviewing previously approved focus area plans. The meeting will conclude with announcements and adjournment.

• Proffer discussion (new business)
• Phase 2 ordinance amendments (new business)
• Review of focus area plans (old business)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests and proposed amendments to land development regulations. The body will also consider a private road waiver request for Cutalong.

• CUP2024-06: Conditional Use Permit request for JWC Enterprises, LLC (On Demand Concrete)
• CUP2024-05: Conditional Use Permit request for Bowood Barn
• ORD 2024-11: Proposed amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations, including zoning, subdivision, and signs
• Private Road Waiver Request and Amended Master Plan for Cutalong

The Louisa County Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors for the Bowood Barn conditional use permit revision, allowing continued bed and breakfast and special occasion facility operations with revised conditions, including a 250-person event limit (600 for the annual high school prom). It also forwarded approval of amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations. The commission tabled the JWC Enterprises (On Demand Concrete) conditional use permit to December for further discussion on landscaping and buffering. Additionally, it approved a private road waiver and conformance review for the Cutalong Resort development.

• Forwarded approval of CUP2024-05 Bowood Barn revision (5-0)
• Forwarded approval of Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations amendments (5-0)
• Tabled CUP2024-06 JWC Enterprises construction yard to December (5-0)
• Approved private road waiver for Cutalong Resort (5-0)
• Found Cutalong project amendments in conformance with 2040 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on several service contracts and budget appropriations. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a rezoning application and a budget supplement for a capital project. Members will also discuss an honorary road naming policy.

• Public hearing on Budget Supplement for Middle School Turf Fields Capital Project
• Public hearing on Rezoning Application REZ2024-04 (Swamp Bottom LLC)
• Contract awards for Fire Apparatus and Ambulance maintenance, Plumbing Services, and a Firefighting, EMS, and Search & Rescue Vessel
• Re-appointment of Halsey Green to the Louisa County Board of Equalization
• Consideration of the 2025 Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission Legislative Program

The Board approved a $2,777,438 budget supplement to complete two turf fields at the Louisa County Middle School, bringing the total project cost to $6,334,268. The vote passed 4-3 after a motion to table the item failed. The Board also unanimously approved a proffer amendment for a rezoning application and adopted the 2025 regional legislative program.

• Approved $2,777,438 budget supplement for Middle School turf fields (4-3)
• Motion to table turf field funding failed (3-4)
• Approved proffer amendment for Swamp Bottom LLC rezoning (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission Legislative Program (7-0)
• Approved bills for second half of October 2024 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including fire/EMS contracts and appointments (6-0)
• Directed staff to meet with Sheriff's Office regarding Dogs Running at Large ordinance

Planning Commission Worksession

The Planning Commission will meet to review old business regarding ordinance amendments. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of ordinance amendments

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on October 21, 2024, to review legislative priorities. The session is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM in the Extension Meeting Room.

• Review of Louisa Legislative Priorities
• Introductory Remarks from General Assembly Representatives

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to discuss and review the county's 2025 legislative priorities with state legislators. No formal decisions or votes were made; the priorities are scheduled for adoption at the regular meeting later that day. Key topics included environmental protection, local zoning control, broadband funding, and state revenue flexibility.

• Discussed 2025 legislative priorities, scheduled for adoption at the regular meeting
• No formal votes or resolutions adopted during the special meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will adopt its 2025 legislative platform. It will also authorize a budget supplement to adjust compensation for the Sheriff’s Office. The board will consider amendments to the county code on erosion and sediment control. Additional items include a presentation on the Louisa Arts Center and several grant-related resolutions.

• Resolution to adopt the County's 2025 Legislative Platform
• Resolution authorizing a budget supplement for the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office compensation
• Ordinance (ORD2024-09) amendments to Chapter 38, Article II Erosion and Sediment Control
• Resolution for Bowler's Mill Capacity Study and Shannon Hill Regional Business Park Wetlands recertification
• Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the 2024 Virginia Telecommunications Initiative Fiber Deployment Grant

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a $340,000 budget supplement to address sheriff's office salary compression, funded from the General Fund Balance. The board also approved amendments to the county's erosion and sediment control code, adopted the 2025 legislative platform, and made several board appointments. A discussion on road dedications led to the creation of a committee to study the issue.

• Approved $340,000 budget supplement for Sheriff's Office compensation compression (7-0)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 38 Erosion and Sediment Control (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Legislative Platform with amendments to include Development Road Reviews (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including fiber grant MOU and HUD budget supplement (6-0)
• Approved bills for first half of October 2024 (7-0)
• Reappointed Barbara Perkins to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed D.D. Watson to James River Water Authority (7-0)
• Reappointed Tommy Barlow to Thomas Jefferson Area Criminal Community Justice Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on REZ2024-04, a proffer amendment request from Swamp Bottom LLC. The commission will also adopt a resolution of appreciation for Cyrus Weaver.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes (August 8, 2024)
• Public hearing – REZ2024-04 Swamp Bottom LLC: proffer amendment request
• Resolution of appreciation for Cyrus Weaver

The Louisa County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a proffer amendment for Swamp Bottom LLC regarding tree buffer requirements. The Commission also approved a resolution of appreciation for Cyrus Weaver and authorized the advertisement of eight ordinance amendments for public hearings in November. Several other zoning and development topics were discussed for future work sessions.

• Approved August 8, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Recommended approval of proffer amendment REZ2024-04 (5-0)
• Approved resolution of appreciation for Cyrus Weaver (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing advertisements for eight ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 PM (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission meeting on October 10, 2024 will discuss proposed ordinance amendments. The commission will also review and set focus areas for future planning work. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance Amendments
• Focus Areas

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will approve bills for the second half of September, authorize budget reappropriations and capital funding, and hear a public hearing on amendments to the erosion and sediment control code.

• Resolution to approve bills for September 2024
• Resolution authorizing Steve Irving to purchase a service handgun
• Resolution allocating FY2025 capital funding to Fire & EMS Volunteer Stations
• Resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation for asset forfeiture
• Public hearing on amendments to Chapter 38. Erosion and Sediment Control

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted 6-0 to table action on the proposed amendments to the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (ORD2024-09) until the October 21, 2024 meeting, pending further review of potential cost impacts on smaller landowners. The board also approved the Fire & EMS Management Oversight Group's Finance Committee Guidelines and adopted the consent agenda, which included resolutions on budget reappropriations, airport funding, and a recount appropriation. The meeting included public comments on sports facilities and presentations on 4-H, the Historical Society, and broadband expansion.

• Tabled ORD2024-09 erosion and sediment control amendments (6-0)
• Approved Fire & EMS MOG Finance Committee Guidelines (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with 9 resolutions (6-0)
• Approved bills for second half of September 2024 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)
• Adopted October 7, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote on a supplemental appropriation for additional teachers at Louisa County Middle School and a contract for airport survey services. The meeting includes presentations from VDOT, Region Ten, and the Chamber of Commerce.

• Supplemental appropriation for additional teachers at Louisa County Middle School
• Contract award for Louisa County Airport survey services
• Implementation of PulsePoint software for Fire & EMS
• Grant application for two drug box systems for Fire & EMS
• Approval of bills for the first half of September 2024

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors met on September 16, 2024, and took several actions. They approved a $5,535 budget supplement to interface PulsePoint software with the county's CAD system, funded by Revenue Recovery Fund Balance. They also authorized the Fire & EMS Department to apply for a $21,000 Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant for two drug box systems. The board approved the consent agenda, including a supplemental appropriation for additional teachers at Louisa County Middle School, and received updates from VDOT, Region Ten, and the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved $5,535 budget supplement for PulsePoint-CAD interface (7-0)
• Authorized application for $21,000 RSAF grant for two drug box systems (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including school teacher appropriation and airport survey contract (7-0)
• Approved bills for first half of September 2024 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions, including budget re‑appropriations, pass‑through appropriations, and contract awards. A key item is the authorization of a General Obligation School Bond to fund a middle school addition and a new CTE center. The meeting also includes discussions on legislative updates, a comprehensive plan update, and several rezoning requests.

• Resolution – Approving FY2024 budget re‑appropriations
• Resolution – Pass‑through appropriation to the Human Services Department for additional FY2024 funding
• Resolution – Approving and awarding a contract for Liquefied Petroleum Gas services
• Resolution – Approving rezoning requests REZ2023-01, SEP2023-03, SEP2023-04, CUP2024-04 for a travel stop on Willow Brook Road
• Resolution – Authorizing issuance of a General Obligation School Bond for the middle school addition and CTE center

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors unanimously denied the rezoning, conditional use permit, and special exception requests for a proposed Love's Travel Stop near the Gum Springs I-64 exit, following a public hearing with widespread opposition. The board also approved a $66M school bond, a synthetic turf field contract, and several other administrative items.

• Denied rezoning REZ2023-01 for Love's Truck Stop (7-0)
• Denied conditional use permit CUP2024-04 for truck stop (7-0)
• Denied special exception SEP2023-04 for EIFS and signage (7-0)
• Approved $66M general obligation school bond for middle school addition and CTE center (7-0)
• Approved contract with Hawkins Creek Construction for synthetic turf field Phase 1 (7-0)
• Approved fee schedule amendments to Chapter 86 (ORD2024-06) (7-0)
• Approved landscaping buffer amendments (ORD2024-08) (7-0)
• Approved $56,385 budget transfer for Fire & EMS drug box system (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will consider a Growth Area Overlay District amendment addressing landscaping, buffering, and screening requirements. The commission will also review a rezoning request for the Loves Travel Stop property, submitted by W.W. Whitlock Agency, Inc. and represented by CESO agent Sara Harville. Public comments will be accepted during the public hearing portion of the meeting.

• ORD2024-08: Growth Area Overlay District amendment – landscaping, buffering, and screening requirements
• Rezoning request (REZ2023-01, SEP2023-03, SEP2023-04, CUP2024-04) for the Loves Travel Stop site, applicant W.W. Whitlock Agency, Inc., represented by CESO agent Sara Harville
• Public address segment for community remarks
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of any unfinished business items

The Louisa County Planning Commission voted 6-0 to forward a recommendation of denial to the Board of Supervisors for the Love's Travel Stop rezoning (REZ2023-01) and conditional use permit (CUP2024-04) for a 23.4-acre site. The commission also approved forwarding a recommendation for amendments to landscaping, buffering, and screening requirements (ORD2024-08, Option #1). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural approvals and reports.

• Forwarded denial recommendation for Love's Travel Stop rezoning REZ2023-01 (6-0)
• Forwarded denial recommendation for Love's Travel Stop conditional use permit CUP2024-04 (6-0)
• Forwarded approval recommendation for ORD2024-08 landscaping/buffering/screening amendments, Option #1 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved July 11, 2024 minutes without changes (6-0)
• Adjourned at 9:10 PM (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including awarding a contract for Phase 1 of a synthetic turf field. It will also act on water authority capital projects, budget supplements for the sheriff's office software and tourism expenses, and a rezoning application for Louisa Mini Storage, LLC. Additional items include various pass‑through appropriations and recognitions.

• Resolution to approve and award a contract for construction of a Synthetic Turf Field – Phase 1
• Resolution to proceed with Water Authority Capital Projects
• Resolution for a budget supplement for the Louisa County Sheriff's Office to purchase software for accreditation tracking using asset forfeiture funding
• Resolution for a FY2024 budget supplement for Transient Occupancy Tax tourism expenses
• Resolution to approve/deny Rezoning Application REZ2024-03 for Louisa Mini Storage, LLC

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract for airport maintenance services and amended land development regulations for the Technology Overlay District. Additionally, the Board authorized $550,000 for water authority capital projects and approved a proffer amendment for a local storage business. A proposed fee schedule amendment was tabled until the September 3 meeting.

• Approved airport maintenance contract with Ace Flight Solutions (7-0)
• Amended Technology Overlay District land regulations (7-0)
• Authorized $550,000 for water authority capital projects (7-0)
• Approved $20,438 for sheriff's office software (7-0)
• Approved FY2024 budget supplement for tourism expenses (7-0)
• Tabled building permit fee schedule amendment (7-0)
• Approved proffer amendment for Louisa Mini Storage (7-0)
• Appointed Kristy McGehee to Tourism Advisory Committee (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to the Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations fee schedule. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a proffer amendment request by Louisa Mini Storage, LLC.

• Proffer amendment request for Louisa Mini Storage, LLC (REZ2024-03)
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations fee schedule (ORD2024-06)

The Louisa County Planning Commission voted 5-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the Board of Supervisors on proposed amendments to the county's land development fee schedule (ORD2024-06), asking staff to review conditional use permit, rezoning, and single-family residential fees. The Commission also voted 4-2 to recommend approval of a proffer amendment for Louisa Mini Storage allowing alternative plantings, and voted 6-0 to schedule a public hearing on an option giving the Zoning Administrator authority to waive or alter certain landscaping and buffering requirements in Growth Area Overlay Districts.

• Approved the July 11, 2024 agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes with changes (6-0)
• Forwarded recommendation of denial to Board of Supervisors on ORD2024-06 fee schedule amendments, with fees referred back to staff to review conditional use permits, rezoning, and single-family residential fees (5-1, Goodwin against)
• Motion to approve the fee schedule as presented died for lack of a second
• Forwarded recommendation of approval to Board of Supervisors on proffer amendment REZ2024-03 (Louisa Mini Storage) to allow alternative plantings from proffer #3 of REZ2021-04 (4-2, Quarles and Goodwin against)
• Voted to schedule a public hearing on ORD2024-08 Option 1, giving the Zoning Administrator ability to waive or alter planting requirements for commercial and civic uses and multifamily dwellings (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:48 PM (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will consider Ordinance 2024-08. This item addresses landscaping, buffering, and screening requirements within Growth Area Overlay Districts. No specific items were listed under old business.

• Ordinance 2024-08: Landscaping, buffering, and screening requirements for Growth Area Overlay Districts

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions regarding public safety infrastructure, including radio system equipment and a new radio tower. The agenda also includes discussions on synthetic turf field construction and amendments to land development regulations. Additionally, the board will hold public hearings on agricultural district changes and conditional use permits.

• Contract with Motorola Solutions for radio system equipment integration
• Participation in opioid-related settlement claims against Kroger
• Development of a new public safety radio tower and communications shelter
• Appointment of Patricia Smith as County Attorney
• Conditional use permit for Virginia Electric and Power Company

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit (CUP2024-02) allowing Virginia Electric and Power Company to continue operating a spent nuclear fuel storage facility at North Anna Power Station, with 15 conditions. The Board also authorized contracts with Motorola Solutions for radio system equipment and with Mountain Valley Tower Service, Inc. for a new public safety radio tower and related infrastructure. A drought watch advisory was declared, and an ordinance amending Technology Overlay District rules was tabled to a later meeting.

• Approved CUP2024-02 for spent nuclear fuel storage at North Anna Power Station with 15 conditions (7-0)
• Authorized contract with Motorola Solutions for radio system equipment at East End Radio Tower (7-0)
• Authorized contract with Mountain Valley Tower Service, Inc. for new public safety radio tower and site development (7-0)
• Declared a drought watch advisory for Louisa County (7-0)
• Approved CUP2024-03 for Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department civic use and wireless communication facility with 14 conditions (7-0)
• Approved removal of 10 acres from Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Approved removal of Inez Agricultural and Forestal District on September 6, 2024 renewal date (7-0)
• Tabled ordinance amending Technology Overlay District permitted uses to August or first September meeting (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a public sale of real property at 3949 Three Notch Road and proposed amendments to local taxation and entertainment ordinances. The agenda also includes presentations on VDOT updates and the Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation.

• Public sale of real property at 3949 Three Notch Road
• Ordinance amendments for Amusements, Entertainments, and Transient Occupancy Tax
• Contracts for masonry services and vehicle repair and maintenance
• Appropriations for K-9 donations, Fire & EMS donations, and the Registrar's Office

The Board reversed a previous vote to approve a reduction in the land area cap for utility-scale solar facilities from 3% to 2%. They also authorized a $2.98 million budget supplement for the Broadband Initiative and a $1.02 million supplement for public schools. Additionally, the Board approved the public sale of property at 3949 Three Notch Road and updated the Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance.

• Approved amendment reducing utility-scale solar land cap from 3% to 2% (5-2)
• Authorized $2,983,000 budget supplement for Broadband Initiative (7-0)
• Authorized $1,024,233 budget supplement for Louisa County Public Schools (7-0)
• Authorized public sale of real property at 3949 Three Notch Road (7-0)
• Adopted new Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance, repealing Article III Section 10-52 (7-0)
• Authorized application for CDBG grant for Resource Lane Housing project (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including masonry services and vehicle repair contracts (7-0)
• Cancelled regular meetings for July 15, August 19, and December 16, 2024 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several proposed amendments to the Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations. This includes conditional use permit requests for Virginia Electric and Power Company and the Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department. The agenda also covers reviews of agricultural district statuses and fee schedules.

• Conditional Use Permit request from Virginia Electric and Power Company
• Public facility review for Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department
• Proposed withdrawal of Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District
• Amendments to Technology Overlay District uses
• Proposed changes to the Schedule of Fees

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on several amendments to the Land Development Regulations. These include conditional use permit requests and reviews of planned public facilities. The agenda also includes proposed updates to the schedule of fees.

• Conditional Use Permit request from Virginia Electric and Power Company
• Public facility review for Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department
• Proposed parcel withdrawal for Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District
• Removal of the Inez Agricultural and Forestal District
• Proposed changes to the Schedule of Fees

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit renewal allowing Virginia Electric and Power Company to continue operating its spent nuclear fuel storage facility at the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant. It also recommended approval of a conditional use permit and Comprehensive Plan conformance for a civic use and wireless communication facility at the Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department, and forwarded recommendations on three land-use ordinance amendments. A proposed update to the Community Development fee schedule was deferred to July 11, 2024. All recommendations now go to the Louisa County Board of Supervisors.

• Recommended approval of CUP2024-02 for continued spent nuclear fuel storage at North Anna Power Plant (7-0), with a recommendation that the Board of Supervisors take an official position to Washington representatives on interim and national storage
• Recommended finding CUP2024-03 in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan for a civic use and wireless communication facility at Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department (7-0)
• Recommended approval of a conditional use permit for CUP2024-03 at Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ORD2024-03 to remove up to 10 acres of tax map parcel 15-28 from the Gold Mine Creek Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ORD2024-04 amending the Technology Overlay District, with revisions (6-1, Kersey against)
• Recommended approval of ORD2024-05 to remove the Inez Agricultural and Forestal District (7-0)
• Deferred ORD2024-06, amendments to the Community Development fee schedule, to the July 11, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved the June 13, 2024 agenda (7-0) and the May 9, 2024 minutes without changes (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider ordinances regarding utility-scale solar energy and election district boundaries. They will also discuss the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and approve resolutions for sheriff vehicle replacements and an airport hangar loan payoff.

• Ordinance to amend election districts and precincts
• Ordinance regarding utility-scale solar energy generation land area
• Resolution for Sheriff's Department vehicle and radio projects
• Resolution to payoff Louisa County Airport Hangar Loan
• Discussion on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted 3-4 to reject an ordinance amendment that would have cut the county's cap on utility-scale solar acreage from 3% to 2%. The Board approved, 5-2, adding truck stops to the Use Matrix as a conditional use in the C-2 Growth Area Overlay District and deleting the tiny houses definition. It also approved, 7-0, relocating two polling places and repealing a voter satellite office, and supported three Smart Scale road applications.

• Rejected amendment to reduce utility-scale solar acreage cap from 3% to 2% (3-4)
• Approved adding truck stops to Use Matrix by conditional use permit in C-2 Growth Area Overlay District and deleting tiny houses definition (5-2)
• Approved relocating Louisa 1 Precinct polling place to New Life Community Church, 509 East Main Street (7-0)
• Approved relocating Patrick Henry 2 Precinct polling place to Moss Nuckols Elementary, 2055 Courthouse Road (7-0)
• Approved repealing voter satellite office at Louisa Arts Center (7-0)
• Supported 2024 Round 6 Smart Scale applications for roundabouts at three intersections (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including sheriff vehicle/radio projects, airport hangar loan payoff, and fire/emergency funding (7-0)
• Approved bills for second half of May 2024 and minutes of May 20, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss amendments to the Solar and TOD Ordinance and permitted structures on Lake Anna. The agenda includes budget supplements for the airport, transportation, and fire/EMS departments. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a rezoning request for Lake Anna Storage LLC.

• Rezoning request REZ2024-02 for Lake Anna Storage LLC
• Budget supplement for Louisa County Airport
• Budget supplement for Transportation and Fire & EMS departments
• Sale of surplus property in Ferncliff
• Appropriation for a fire/rescue boat from the Foundation for Lake Anna Emergency Services

The Board authorized budget supplements for Fire & EMS and Transportation to cover overtime, personnel, and repair costs. They also approved a rezoning request for Lake Anna Storage LLC and accepted a $108,000 donation for a rescue boat.

• Approved $680,000 budget supplement for Fire & EMS overtime and personnel (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 budget supplement for Transportation Department apparatus repairs and fuel (7-0)
• Authorized $108,000 pass-through appropriation for a New Bridge Fire & EMS rescue boat (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 7.714 acres to General Commercial Growth Area Overlay District for Lake Anna Storage LLC (7-0)
• Appointed Linda Buckler as Zoning Administrator, Tom Egeland as Deputy Zoning Administrator, and Renee Mawyer as Deputy Subdivision Agent (7-0)
• Approved bills for the first half of May 2024 (7-0)
• Authorized staff to advertise a public hearing for the sale of surplus property at Ferncliff (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission is holding public hearings on two land development regulations. One item addresses total land area requirements for utility-scale solar energy generation, while the other updates zoning districts and their permitted uses. These proposals are open for public comment before any final action.

• Public hearing on LDR 2024-02 regarding utility-scale solar energy generation land area
• Public hearing on LDR 2024-03 updating zoning districts and the use matrix
• Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Routine reports and new business discussion

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the 'Truck Stop' defined use to the Board of Supervisors. A proposal to lower the utility-scale solar energy land cap was forwarded without a recommendation following a tie vote.

• Recommended approval of 'Truck Stop' defined use in LDR 2024-03 (5-1)
• Forwarded LDR 2024-02 solar energy land cap amendment with no recommendation (3-3 tie)
• Approved May 9, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 11, 2024 meeting minutes with changes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission will discuss utility-scale solar energy generation and total land area requirements. The commission will also review zoning districts, specifically regarding uses and the use matrix.

• LDR 2024-02 Utility-scale Solar Energy Generation
• LDR 2024-03 Zoning Districts - Uses and use matrix

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Operations and Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan budgets. Discussion includes funding for Piedmont Virginia Community College and infrastructure proposals for two tech campuses. Public hearings are scheduled regarding road construction plans and land development regulations.

• FY 2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget appropriation
• Reimbursement of costs for Louisa County Middle School Expansion
• Infrastructure proposal for North Board Creek and Lake Anna Tech Campuses
• Six-Year Plan for Secondary Road System Construction
• Amendments to Lake Anna Shoreline Use and Design Standards

The Board of Supervisors appropriated the FY2025 Operations and Maintenance budget of $156,131,348 and the Capital Improvement Plan budget of $51,672,859. Other key actions included approving a six-year secondary roads plan and amending Lake Anna shoreline design standards.

• Appropriated FY2025 Operations and Maintenance Budget of $156,131,348, deferring $38,000 for MACAA Head Start (7-0)
• Appropriated FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan budget of $51,672,859 (7-0)
• Approved Six-Year Plan for Secondary Roads (2024/2025-2029/2030) and Construction Priority List (7-0)
• Approved amendments to Lake Anna Shoreline Use and Design Standards and Growth Area Overlay Standards (7-0)
• Reinstated FY2025 funding for Piedmont Virginia Community College (7-0)
• Approved East End Radio Tower Land Lease Agreement with Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department (7-0)
• Declared intent to reimburse up to $63M for Middle School Expansion and CTE Center projects (7-0)
• Accepted unsolicited PPEA proposal for water and sewer infrastructure at North Creek and Lake Anna Tech Campuses (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the fiscal year 2025 tax levy and budgets for operations, maintenance, and capital improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a rezoning request by Louisa Heights LLC.

• Adoption of FY 2025 tax levy
• Approval of FY 2025 operational and maintenance budget
• Rezoning and conditional use permit request for Louisa Heights LLC
• Contracts for equipment rental and painting services
• Request to proceed with Louisa County Middle School Expansion Project

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY2025 Operational and Maintenance Budget of $156,163,489 and the Capital Improvement Plan Budget of $51,672,859. The Board also established tax levies for the 2025 fiscal year and suspended funding for Piedmont Virginia Community College pending an explanation on discrimination and antisemitism.

• Adopted FY2025 Operational and Maintenance Budget of $156,163,489 (7-0)
• Adopted FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan Budget of $51,672,859 (7-0)
• Suspended FY2025 funding for Piedmont Virginia Community College (7-0)
• Established FY2025 tax levies, including $0.72 per $100 real estate value (7-0)
• Authorized $29,470,000 for Louisa County Middle School expansion in FY24 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and conditional use permit for Louisa Heights LLC mini-warehouse (7-0)
• Approved issuance of 2024-2025 school employment contracts (7-0)
• Authorized $3,251 budget supplement for Louisa County Reentry Council (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will address unfinished business regarding Louisa Heights LLC and BW Solar. A public hearing is also scheduled for a Lake Anna Storage LLC rezoning request. These items involve land use changes and conditional use permits.

• Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit request for Louisa Heights LLC
• Conditional Use Permit request for BW Solar
• Proffered Rezoning Request for Lake Anna Storage LLC

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a mini-warehouse project and a storage facility rezoning. The commission denied a recommendation for a utility-scale solar facility.

• Recommended approval of rezoning and conditional use permit for Louisa Heights LLC mini-warehouse (4-2)
• Denied recommendation of approval for BW Solar utility-scale solar facility (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for Lake Anna Storage LLC (6-0)
• Approved April 11, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Louisa County Planning Commission agenda lists a single item: an update on a conditional use permit request for a solar project by applicant BW Solar and owners Dustin and Megan Madison. The document does not schedule a final vote, new business, or specific rezoning actions. Residents may attend the meeting at the Louisa County Public Meeting Room to hear updates on the request.

• CUP2023-07: Conditional use permit update for BW Solar and owners Dustin and Megan Madison

Board of Supervisors Special

The Board of Supervisors will hold a discussion regarding the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan. This is listed as an information item for the meeting.

• Discussion of the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan

The Board of Supervisors voted to include New Anna Road in the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2030. Staff were authorized to schedule a public hearing on the amended plan for May 6, 2024.

• Added New Anna Road to the Secondary Six-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2030 (6-0)
• Authorized staff to advertise and schedule a public hearing on the amended Secondary Six-Year Plan for May 6, 2024 (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. They will also consider an ordinance to exempt certain property from real property tax. Other items include discussions on transportation funding and litter prevention.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Ordinance regarding real property tax exemption for Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation, Inc.
• Renewal of Beaverdam Creek Agricultural and Forestal District
• Supplemental appropriation for Children's Services Act funding
• Discussion of transportation project applications for Smartscale funding

The Board of Supervisors approved a real property tax exemption for the Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation, Inc. to preserve a Civil War battle site. Other actions included renewing an agricultural district and authorizing supplemental funding for children's services.

• Approved real property tax exemption for Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation (7-0)
• Authorized $255,000 supplemental appropriation to Children’s Services Act funding (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Beaverdam Creek Agricultural and Forestal District through 2034 (7-0)
• Approved bills for the second half of March 2024 (7-0)
• Authorized Kinetic Endeavors, LLC to proceed with triathlon per existing CUP
• Reappointed Barbara Hollins and Willa “Kathy” Swarthout to the Commission on Aging (7-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including a local state of emergency ratification (7-0)
• Established a litter advisory workgroup to provide recommendations by May 20, 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss several roadway safety studies and budget items. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a proposed real property tax increase for fiscal year 2025. The board will also consider a budget supplement for Louisa County Public Schools capital projects.

• Proposed Real Property Tax Increase for Fiscal Year 2025
• Budget supplement for Louisa County Public Schools capital projects
• Safety/speed studies on Routes 613, 656, 208, and 33
• Amended Support Agreement for James River Water Authority
• Fire & EMS grant application for SCBA units

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a $1,034,000 supplemental appropriation to Louisa County Public Schools for capital projects, funded from Long Term LCPS Capital Reserves. The Board also approved an amended and reinstated support agreement for the James River Water Authority tied to a new revenue bond of up to $49,000,000. A public hearing on a proposed real property tax rate of $0.72 per $100 of assessed value drew seven speakers in opposition; no tax rate decision was made, and a second hearing is set for April 8, 2024. Supervisor R.T. Williams was absent.

• Approved $1,034,000 supplemental appropriation to Louisa County Public Schools capital projects (6-0)
• Approved amended and reinstated support agreement for James River Water Authority (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including road safety study requests and a resolution supporting Dominion Energy funding efforts for potential SMRs at North Anna (6-0)
• Approved bills for the first half of March 2024 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 4, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Adopted the March 18, 2024 agenda as amended (6-0)
• Certified the closed session (7-0, recorded vote; Williams absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit request from BW Solar for owners Dustin and Megan Madison. The commission will also continue discussions regarding the Gateways Code and Focus Areas.

• Conditional Use Permit Request CUP2023-07 for BW Solar
• Discussion of the Gateways Code
• Discussion of Focus Areas

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for rezoning and conditional use permit requests from Louisa Heights LLC and BW Solar. The agenda also includes a review of the Beaverdam Creek Agricultural and Forestal District.

• Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit request for Louisa Heights LLC
• Conditional Use Permit request for BW Solar
• Review and renewal of Beaverdam Creek Agricultural and Forestal District
• Resolution recognizing Manning Woodward III for service

The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors renew the Beaverdam Creek Agricultural and Forestal District for ten years. Two conditional use permit and rezoning requests were deferred to allow for further approvals and application amendments.

• Recommended approval to renew Beaverdam Creek Agricultural and Forestal District through April 18, 2034 (7-0)
• Deferred REZ2024-01 and CUP2024-01 (Louisa Heights LLC) to allow for IDA approval (7-0)
• Deferred CUP2023-07 (BW Solar) to allow for application amendments (6-1)
• Approved February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review proposed changes to land development regulations regarding Lake Anna shoreline use and growth area design standards. The agenda also includes a resolution for lease financing with the Virginia Resources Authority. Other items include insurance renewals and fire department renovations.

• Ordinance LDR 2023-04: amendments to Lake Anna shoreline and growth area standards
• Lease financing resolution with Virginia Resources Authority
• Renewal of health, dental, and vision insurance contracts
• Holly Grove Volunteer Fire Department sleeping quarter renovations
• Sheriff's Office portable radios capital project

The Board authorized a lease financing with the Virginia Resources Authority to fund water and sewer infrastructure in the Shannon Hill Growth Area and turf fields at Louisa County Middle School. The vote passed 6-1, with Supervisor Woodward dissenting. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering banking services, insurance renewals, and radio equipment, and appointed new members to the Industrial Development Authority and other boards.

• Authorized lease financing with Virginia Resources Authority for Shannon Hill water/sewer and school turf fields (6-1)
• Approved bills for the second half of February 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including banking services, insurance renewals, and Sheriff's portable radios (7-0)
• Appointed Nathan Newcomb to the Industrial Development Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Carson Lewis to the Piedmont VA Community College Board (7-0)
• Appointed Tommy Barlow to the James River Water Authority Board (7-0)
• Certified closed session regarding County Attorney candidate and business expansion (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Operational & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan Budget. This agenda contains only discussion items.

• Discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a resolution to add a public facilities section to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on safety plans, insurance proceeds, and budget supplements for the Lake Anna Advisory Committee.

• Resolution to add a Public Facilities Section to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Budget supplement for Lake Anna Advisory Committee grant funding
• Contract award for Refrigerant Recovery Services
• Easement agreement between Louisa County and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
• Resolution opposing a budget amendment regarding dog hunting permits

The Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of the Louisa County Airport from the Industrial Development Authority to the County. The Board also added a Public Facilities Section to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and authorized grant funding for Lake Anna cyanobacteria mitigation.

• Approved transfer of ownership and operation of Freeman Field Airport from IDA to County (7-0)
• Approved adding a Public Facilities Section to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Authorized budget supplement for Lake Anna Advisory Committee DCR Cyanobacteria Mitigation Grant (7-0)
• Approved pass-through appropriation for Violence Against Women (V-Stop) Grant (7-0)
• Approved pass-through appropriation for insurance proceeds (7-0)
• Awarded contract for refrigerant recovery services (7-0)
• Approved easement agreement between County of Louisa and Rappahannock electric Cooperative (7-0)
• Approved supplement appropriation to Louisa County Public Schools Nutrition Program (7-0)

Board of Supervisors Special

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Operational & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan Budget. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Operational & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan Budget

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors held a budget worksession on February 20, 2024, focused on the FY2025 Operational & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan budget. Finance Director Wanda Colvin gave a brief update on budget numbers, and Kim Hyland, Director of the Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation, presented her organization's FY25 budget request, describing its 35 years of programming, recent contributions, and its 4 full-time staff with plans to add two positions. No budget decisions, approvals, or denials are recorded in these minutes; the Board voted 6-0 to adjourn and scheduled its next budget worksession for Monday, March 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Supervisor Tommy J. Barlow was absent.

• Adjourned the budget worksession (6-0)
• Set next budget worksession for March 4, 2024, 4:00 p.m., Public Meeting Room
• No budget approvals, denials, or votes on funding recorded — discussion only

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations. These include updates to Lake Anna Shoreline Use and Design Standards as well as Growth Area Overlay Standards.

• LDR 2023-04: Proposed amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations
• Lake Anna Shoreline Use and Design Standards update
• Growth Area Overlay Standards site design and architectural guidelines update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Louisa County Capital Improvements Plan and proposed changes to Land Development Regulations. The meeting also includes a resolution to recognize Manning Woodward III for his service.

• Public hearing: Louisa County Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
• Public hearing: LDR 2023-04 regarding Lake Anna Shoreline Use and Design Standards
• Public hearing: LDR 2023-04 regarding Growth Area Overlay Standards (Section 86-124)
• Resolution recognizing Manning Woodward III for service to the Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Capital Improvements Plan budget. It also recommended amending land development regulations to repeal certain Lake Anna shoreline use and design standards to reduce duplicate reviews with Dominion Energy.

• Recommended approval of the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) department budget (6-0)
• Recommended approval of LDR2023-04 amendments to Chapter 86 regarding Lake Anna shoreline standards (4-2)
• Approved February 8, 2024 agenda (6-0)
• Approved January 11, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will hold a discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Operational & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan Budget. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Operational & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan Budget

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors met on February 20, 2024, for a budget worksession on the FY2025 Operational & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan budgets. The Board received a brief update on budget numbers and heard a FY25 budget request presentation from Kim Hyland, Director of the Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation. No substantive decisions were made; the only vote was to adjourn. The next budget worksession is scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

• Adjourned the February 20, 2024 budget worksession at 4:59 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several rezoning requests and ordinance amendments. Discussion topics include the Comprehensive Plan update and water/sewer infrastructure procurement.

• Rezoning request REZ2023-07 for Essex Concrete Corporation and KFP1 LLC
• Rezoning request REZ2023-06 for GK Structures LLC
• Comprehensive Plan update CPA2024-01 regarding a Public Facilities Section
• Ordinance to add Seclusion Shores Subdivision to golf cart and utility vehicle operations
• Ordinance addressing litter as a public nuisance

The Louisa County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request from Essex Concrete Corporation to allow a concrete manufacturing facility on Three Notch Road, despite a Planning Commission recommendation of denial. The Board also approved a rezoning for a 5-lot subdivision and amended county codes regarding golf carts and litter. Several items were deferred or directed for further study.

• Approved rezoning of parcels 67-2-C and 67-2-B to Industrial I-2 GAOD for a concrete plant (6-1, McCotter against)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 73-6-4 to Agricultural A-2 for a 5-lot subdivision (4-2-1, Woodward and McCotter against, Barlow abstained)
• Deferred action on adding a Public Facilities Section to the Comprehensive Plan until 02/20/24 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to County Code § 74-119 to allow golf carts on public highways in Seclusion Shores Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved amendment to County Code Sections 38-1 & 62-29 addressing litter as a public nuisance (7-0)
• Approved modifications to the April 2024 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Voted to communicate opposition to House Bill 636 and Senate Bill 567 (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda items including resolutions for subdivision street acceptance, proclamations, and budget supplements (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Operational & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan Budget. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding rezoning and conditional use permit requests for Stafford Contracting LLC and GK Structures LLC.

• Public hearing for REZ2023-08 and CUP2023-08 (Stafford Contracting LLC)
• Public hearing for REZ2023-06 (GK Structures LLC)
• Budget supplement for Sheriff's Department law enforcement grant
• Budget supplement for Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Department grant
• Easement agreement between Louisa County and Verizon Virginia, LLC

The Board of Supervisors approved a proffer amendment and conditional use permit for Stafford Contracting LLC to operate offices and shops. The Board also adopted a consent agenda including several budget supplements and an easement for Verizon Virginia, LLC.

• Approved proffer amendment REZ2023-08 and conditional use permit CUP2023-08 for Stafford Contracting LLC (7-0)
• Approved budget supplement for Sheriff's Department law enforcement grant (6-0)
• Approved budget supplement for Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Charlottesville Area Community Foundation grant (6-0)
• Approved carryover of FY23/FY24 unspent funding for Louisa County Health Department (6-0)
• Approved pass-through appropriation for insurance proceeds (6-0)
• Approved easement agreement between Louisa County and Verizon Virginia, LLC (6-0)
• Approved resolution opposing shifting broadband make-ready costs to electric cooperatives (6-0)
• Appointed Robin Horne to the Lake Anna Advisory Committee (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will review the Capital Improvements Plan and proposed amendments to land development regulations regarding Lake Anna and growth area standards. The meeting also includes a proposal to add a Public Facilities section to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Review
• Proposed amendments to Lake Anna Shoreline Use and Design Standards
• Proposed changes to Growth Area Overlay site design and architectural guidelines
• Proposal to add a Public Facilities section to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for Essex Concrete Corporation and proposed amendments to Land Development Regulations. Additionally, the body will consider adding a Public Facilities Section to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Rezoning request REZ2023-07 for Essex Concrete Corporation
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations regarding Lake Anna and Growth Area Overlay Standards
• Addition of a Public Facilities Section to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (CPA2024-01)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Louisa County Planning Commission voted 7-0 to deny forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors on rezoning request REZ2023-07, which sought to rezone three parcels totaling about 39 acres from General Commercial to Industrial General to allow a concrete manufacturing facility. The Commission also voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation of approval on CPA2024-01, adding a Public Facilities Section to the adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Commission elected John Disosway as Chairman and James Dickerson as Vice Chairman, both by 7-0 votes, and approved the agenda and the December 14, 2023 minutes. Item LDR 2023-04, proposed amendments to land development regulations, was deferred.

• Elected John Disosway Chairman (7-0)
• Elected James Dickerson Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Approved the January 11, 2024 agenda after deferring item LDR 2023-04 (7-0)
• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes without changes (7-0)
• Denied forwarding a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors on rezoning REZ2023-07, Essex Concrete Corporation / KFP1 LLC, for a concrete manufacturing facility (7-0)
• Forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors on CPA2024-01, adding a Public Facilities Section to the adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan, as presented (7-0)
• Deferred LDR 2023-04, proposed amendments to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations regarding Lake Anna shoreline use and design standards and growth area overlay site design guidelines
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:38 PM (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct its annual organization meeting to appoint the 2024 Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda also includes approving bills, reviewing school security grants, and holding a public hearing on a conditional use permit.

• Appointment of 2024 Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Contract award for Louisa County Animal Shelter veterinarian services
• Budget supplement for Louisa County Public Schools School Security Equipment Grant
• Public hearing for SA2023-03 and CUP2023-09 regarding a Planned Public Facility
• Discussion on amendments to address litter as a public nuisance

The Board appointed Duane A. Adams as Chairman and Tommy J. Barlow as Vice Chairman for 2024. They approved a conditional use permit for a multi-purpose county building in the Cuckoo District and adopted a draft ordinance on litter as a public nuisance for further committee review. The Board also approved December bills and several consent agenda items, including a budget supplement for school security equipment.

• Approved conditional use permit for county civic building (7-0)
• Appointed Duane A. Adams as Chairman (7-0)
• Appointed Tommy J. Barlow as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Adopted 2024 meeting schedule and Board bylaws (7-0)
• Approved bills for second half of December 2023 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including school security budget supplement (7-0)
• Tabled litter nuisance ordinance for committee review
• Appointed members to Planning Commission and other boards (7-0)