Mathews County, VA

Economic Development Authority

Wetlands Zoning Board

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Wetlands Zoning Board

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss utility definitions and zoning regulations. The body will also consider creating two separate public hearing processes for the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.

• Utility Definitions and Zoning Regulations
• Proposed public hearing process for Planning Commission
• Proposed public hearing process for Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss utility definitions and zoning regulations. The body will also consider creating separate public hearing processes for the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.

• Utility Definitions and Zoning Regulations
• Proposed creation of a public hearing process for the Planning Commission
• Proposed creation of a public hearing process for the Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for a property on Weston Hall Rd. The meeting includes discussions on a settlement agreement and refunds for Hole in The Wall, as well as a request to carry forward health district funds.

• Public hearing for rezoning 1.435 acres of 192 Weston Hall Rd from Rural (RU) to Residential-1 (R-1)
• Settlement Agreement/Nonsuit Order and refund resolution for Hole in The Wall
• Request from Three Rivers Health District to carry-forward FY26 surplus funds of $13,462.36
• Proposed FY27-28 Budget Schedule
• Referral of Ordinance 26-16 and Ordinance 26-17 to the Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss Capital Improvement Program requests and a proposed amendment to its by-laws. The body will also receive reports from committees regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and county properties.

• Proposed by-laws amendment to change membership from eight to seven members
• CIP requests
• Committee report on ADUs
• Committee report on County Properties as Pertaining to Comprehensive Plan

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The main business is five public hearings on requests for shoreline work along the Chesapeake Bay, Blackwater Creek, North River, and Queens Creek, including dredging, revetments, marsh toe sills, and a groin replacement. The agenda also lists a possible violation reported by email for Isleham Farm at 43 Daniel Avenue, plus routine items like minutes approval and public comment. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Sun New Point RV, LLC, 846 Sand Bank Rd. (VMRC 26-0817): maintenance dredge a manmade boat basin entrance, build 140'Lx6'Wx3'H marsh toe sill revetment with sand fill and wetland plantings along Chesapeake Bay
• Isleham Farm, LC, 43 Daniel Avenue (VMRC 26-1495): 160 lf revetment, 105 lf living shoreline, 190 lf marsh toe sill, 100 lf bulkhead, boathouse repair, and dredging along Blackwater Creek
• Maria Candler, 104 Southview Lane (VMRC 26-1624): 100'Lx3'Hx8'W marsh toe sill, 60 cy sand fill, and 90'Lx4'Hx8'W revetment along North River
• Steven H. Gordon, 344 Old Mathews Lane (VMRC 26-1732): dredge 160 cy of subaqueous bottom to minus three and one-half feet MLW along Queens Creek entrance channel
• David B. Mulholland, 156 Driftwood Drive (VMRC 26-1848): replace a 70' timber groin with a low profile 70' vinyl groin along Chesapeake Bay; also a possible violation reported by email for Isleham Farm

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed 197-foot monopole for Arcola Towers and a rezoning of 73 Harvest Lane from RU to R-1. The board will also consider resolutions on the personal property tax rate, planning commission size, and a school fund re-appropriation, plus several proclamations and appointments.

• Public hearing: Uncodified Ordinance 26-14 for a 197-foot monopole at TM 30-A-121 (Arcola Towers)
• Public hearing: Uncodified Ordinance 26-13 to rezone 73 Harvest Lane from RU to R-1 (Callis Rezone)
• Resolution 26-25 re: Personal Property Tax Rate Percentage
• Resolution 26-26 re: Number of Planning Commission Members (7)
• Resolution to request re-appropriation of unexpended Thomas Hunter Middle School asbestos abatement state funds from FY 2026 to FY 2027

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Mathews County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to build a 24x24-foot garage, covered walkway, and partial gravel driveway (963 total square feet) within the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area. The board will also approve minutes from its April 15, 2026 meeting and discuss by-laws revisions.

• Public hearing on variance application #202600733 by Lisa Kroese for property at 351 Reeves Rd, Hudgins, VA (parcel 11-A-60, zoned R-1)
• Proposed construction: 24x24-foot garage, covered walkway, partial gravel driveway (963 sq ft) within Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of by-laws revisions

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to consult with legal counsel about ongoing litigation involving Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC. The board may take action on matters discussed in the closed session after returning to open meeting.

• Closed session under Virginia Code §§ 2.2-3711(A)(7) and (A)(8) for legal consultation on litigation: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC v. Mathews County Board of Supervisors and Ramona Wilson, CL25-220 and CL25-233
• Citizen comments: 3 minutes per speaker, alternating in-person and written
• Approval of agenda and roll call/quorum establishment

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors is holding a town hall meeting to present information and answer questions about the 1% sales tax referendum. The meeting includes a presentation by the Division Superintendent and a question-and-answer session with officials.

• Presentation by Dr. David S. Daniel, Division Superintendent
• Public questions on the 1% Sales Tax Referendum
• Responses from School Board, Board of Supervisors, Superintendent, and County Administrator

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to discuss legal matters in a closed session. Discussions include litigation involving Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC and the potential disposition of real property at 384 Old Ferry Road.

• Closed session regarding Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC v. Mathews County Board of Supervisors and Ramona Wilson (CL25-220)
• Closed session regarding Hole In The Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC v. Board of Supervisors of Mathews County, et al. (CL25-233)
• Closed session regarding the disposition of real property at 384 Old Ferry Road

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 1.435 acres at 192 Weston Hall Rd from Rural (RU) to Residential-1 (R-1). The commission will also discuss solar energy topics and receive committee reports on workforce housing/ADUs and county properties. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on Application #202600670 to rezone 1.435 acres at 192 Weston Hall Rd (Tax Map Parcel 30-8-7) from RU to R-1
• Discussion on solar energy
• Committee report on Workforce Housing / ADUs
• Committee report on County Properties as Pertaining to Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings on two requests to install shoreline structures. William L. Madison, III seeks to install a rip-rap revetment along the Piankatank River, and Oscar I. Harris, Jr. requests a marsh toe sill and other work along Mobjack Bay. The board will also discuss a violation by Wesley Taylor.

• Public hearing: Madison, III — 174 LF rip-rap revetment, 2531 Buckley Hall Road
• Public hearing: Harris, Jr. — marsh toe sill, boat ramp removal, 348 Bayside Drive
• Violation: Wesley Taylor, 497 Buckschase Road, Gwynns Island

The Board approved two permit requests for shoreline stabilization using armor stone. Additionally, one administrative compliance violation was closed.

• Approved installation of 174 LF of Rip-Rap Revetment at 2531 Buckley Hall Road (5-0-0)
• Approved installation of a marsh toe sill and revetment at 348 Bayside Drive (5-0-0)
• Closed compliance violation for Wesley Taylor at 497 Buckschase Road

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a $30 annual registration fee for short-term rental operators and amendments to zoning enforcement and tax rates. The board will also consider a rezoning request, a pay increase for planning commissioners, and a funding request from the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department.

• Ordinance 26-07: amend short-term rental regulations
• Ordinance 26-14: add $30 annual registration fee for short-term rentals
• Ordinance 26-08: remove Board authorization requirement for civil zoning enforcement
• Resolution 26-23: advertise public hearing for Callis Rezoning
• Resolution 26-21: increase pay for Planning Commissioners

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to consider rezoning 2.006 acres at 392 Mariners Point Rd from Rural to Residential-1, and another to consider a conditional use permit for a 197-foot monopole wireless tower on a Rural-zoned parcel. The commission will also discuss reducing its membership from eight to seven seats.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2.006 acres at 392 Mariners Point Rd from Rural (Ru) to Residential-1 (R-1)
• Public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 197-foot AT&T monopole wireless tower on Tax Map Parcel 30-A-121
• Discussion on reducing Planning Commission member seats from eight to seven
• Committee reports on workforce housing/ADUs and county properties related to the Comprehensive Plan
• Planning Director's report including notice of variance and appeal

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for a residential property and a conditional use permit for a wireless communication tower. The commission also voted to reduce its own membership size.

• Approved rezoning 2.006 acres at 392 Mariners Point Rd from Rural to Residential-1 (5-0-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for a 197’ wireless tower at Tax Map Parcel 30-A-121, amended to remove light requirements and reduce break-ground time to 2 years (5-0-0)
• Approved reducing Planning Commission member seats from eight to seven (5-0-0)
• Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will reconvene a July 27 special meeting to conduct a closed session. The closed session will cover legal consultation regarding ongoing litigation with Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC and a performance evaluation of the County Attorney.

• Closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(7) for litigation consultation with Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC v. Mathews County Board of Supervisors
• Closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(8) for legal advice on breach of contract regarding the lease with Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC
• Closed session under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) for County Attorney performance evaluation

Economic Development Authority and Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting

The Economic Development Authority and Board of Supervisors will meet to receive presentations and updates. The body will also discuss county owned properties.

• Presentations by EDA Chair Joe Syslo
• CLG Update by EDA Treasurer Dee Russell
• Discussion of County Owned Properties

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a special session primarily focused on closed meetings. These sessions involve legal consultations, property disposition, and personnel evaluations.

• Disposition of publicly held real property at 384 Old Ferry Road
• Litigation regarding Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC v. Mathews County Board of Supervisors and Ramona Wilson
• Legal advice regarding the lease between Mathews County and Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC
• Performance evaluation of the County Attorney

Economic Development Authority and Board of Supervisors Joint Meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a 3.5% salary increase for the Comp Board and review surplus funds from the Department of Social Services and Public Schools. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the disposition of property at 384 Old Ferry Road and litigation involving Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC.

• 3.5% salary increase for Comp Board effective August 1, 2026
• Registrar's Office supplemental appropriation of $5,896.50
• Rezoning application 202600621 for James Callis, Jr. (TM 16-A-161 from RU to R1)
• Closed session regarding property at 384 Old Ferry Road
• Closed session regarding Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC v. Mathews County Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct business, including a potential closed session. Discussions in the closed session may include a performance evaluation and legal matters regarding county property and litigation.

• Performance evaluation of the County Administrator
• Disposition of publicly held real property at 384 Old Ferry Road
• Litigation: Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC v. Mathews County Board of Supervisors and Ramona Wilson
• Legal advice regarding the lease between Mathews County and Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC
• Legal advice regarding the Virginia Freedom of Information Act

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No 26-07 to amend special regulations for short-term rentals. The body will also review a rezone application for Callis and discuss updates to its by-laws.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No 26-07: Special Regulations for Short-Term Rentals
• Callis Rezone Application #202600621
• Proposed by-law change to add Public Hearing to the Order of Business

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a referendum for an additional local sales and use tax to support school construction or renovation. The board will also address the disbursement of remaining funds from the Fireworks Committee.

• Referendum for additional local sales and use tax for school construction or renovation (HB334)
• Disbursement of remaining Fireworks Committee funds

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a dredging project. The board will consider a request from James Adams to remove sediment from the Mill Creek channel and side channels.

• Public hearing for James Adams: Mill Creek Dredge Project (VMRC 26-0858)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including Ordinance 26-10 authorizing bonuses for county employees and Ordinance 26-11 amending the tax levy to require hotels, motels, bed‑and‑breakfasts, and short‑term vacation rentals to collect and remit transient occupancy taxes. A VDOT design hearing will be held for the Main Street Enhancements Phase II project. The meeting also includes discussion of FY26 Budget Amendment #2, a conditional use permit application for Robert Blake, and a request for a county‑managed bank account for the Mathews Farmers Market.

• Ordinance 26-10 – authorizing bonuses for county employees as budgeted
• Ordinance 26-11 – tax amendment requiring hotels, motels, B&Bs, and short‑term rentals to collect transient occupancy taxes
• VDOT design public hearing – Main Street Enhancements Phase II (Project #EN22-057-602)
• FY26 Budget Amendment #2
• Application #202500831 – Conditional Use Permit for Robert Blake