Orange County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the Zoning Ordinance Update Project. The presentation will be given by County Administrator Theodore L. Voorhees and Planning and Zoning Services Manager Josh Frederick. No other decisions or items are listed on the agenda.

• Work session: Zoning Ordinance Update Project presented by Theodore L. Voorhees and Josh Frederick

The Orange County Board of Supervisors held a worksession on December 17, 2024, receiving a presentation from The Berkley Group on the Zoning Ordinance update project, including findings from the diagnostic phase and next steps. The Board also voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss a personnel matter regarding the County Administrator, and later certified the closed meeting as compliant with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. No substantive decisions were made on the zoning update; the meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.

• Authorized closed meeting for personnel matter (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:59 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider FY25 budget amendments and the adoption of past meeting minutes. The Board will also hold a public hearing to discuss a utility easement for a speed monitoring device at Locust Grove Middle School.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Adoption of October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Adoption of October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Adoption of November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Utility Easement to Rappahannock Electric at 6368 Flat Run Road

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a utility easement to Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for powering a photo speed monitoring device at Locust Grove Middle School. They also adopted the consent agenda, including FY25 budget amendments and minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; a proposal for federal lobbying consulting services was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved utility easement to Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for speed camera power (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including FY25 budget amendments and minutes (5-0)
• Deferred federal lobbying consulting services proposal to January 14, 2025
• Directed inclusion of Mike Willis and John Licata on Board of Equalization appointee list
• Re-appointed Benny Sedwick to Board of Building Code Appeals (5-year term)
• Appointed Robin Breckenridge to Encompass Community Supports Board (3-year term)
• Re-appointed Jeff Earnhardt to Parks and Recreation Foundation Board (3-year term)
• Re-appointed Kenny White, Robert Lookabill, and Jess Thompson to Tourism Advisory Committee (2-year terms)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two applications: a rezoning request for 5.99 acres at 9292 Little Skyline Drive from General Residential (R‑2) to Agricultural (A); and an amendment to a 2019 special use permit for the Locust Grove West Storage Phase 2 facility at 3171 Germanna Highway to allow covered and uncovered RV and boat parking. Both properties are located within designated future land use categories in the County’s Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will also include routine reports, committee updates, and commissioner comments.

• REZ‑2024‑00311: Application by Melanie Phillips to rezone 5.99 acres at 9292 Little Skyline Dr. from General Residential (R‑2) to Agricultural (A).
• SUP‑2024‑00295: Application by Gary Deal to amend the 2019 special use permit for the Locust Grove West Storage Phase 2 site at 3171 Germanna Hwy to permit covered and uncovered RV and boat parking.
• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee: proposal to create an A1 zoning district (Chairman Capelle and Mr. Van Hoven).
• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee: proposal to revise private road standards (Mr. Bryington and Mr. Marshall).
• Planning and Zoning Services Report presented by Josh Frederick, Planning and Zoning Services Manager.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose. This item is scheduled as a closed meeting to avoid affecting bargaining positions or negotiating strategies.

• Closed meeting regarding acquisition of real property for a public purpose

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession to discuss the acquisition of real property for economic development purposes in a closed meeting. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Authorized closed meeting for property acquisition (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items, including budget amendments for FY25, a contract renewal with SHI for Email and Office 365, and opioid abatement funding recommendations. The Board will also hear a special use permit request for fuel dispensing at 4201 Spotswood Trail. The primary action item is an amendment to Chapter 62 to permit photo‑monitoring devices for speed enforcement in school zones.

• Amendment to Chapter 62 (Traffic and Vehicles) to add photo‑monitoring devices in school zones
• Special Use Permit for fuel dispensing and increased signage at 4201 Spotswood Trail, Barboursville (4.5 acres, General Commercial C‑2 zoning)
• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Renewal of the contract with SHI for Email and Office 365 services
• Opioid Abatement Funding Recommendations

The Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance allowing photo speed monitoring devices in countywide school zones and approved a special use permit for fuel dispensing at 4201 Spotswood Trail. The Board also directed staff to investigate collaborating with Greene County on a reservoir project, accepted opioid abatement funding recommendations, and approved several budget amendments and contract renewals.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda including FY25 budget amendments and a one-year SHI email and Office 365 contract renewal (5-0)
• Accepted the Opioid Abatement Funding Recommendations Roadmap and authorized an Opioid Response Program Coordinator position
• Adopted a resolution directing staff to investigate the feasibility of collaborating with Greene County to construct a reservoir (5-0)
• Directed staff to explore an additional solution for raw water supply storage (5-0)
• Re-appointed Pamela Edelman and Alison Burton to the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP 24-00238 for fuel dispensing at 4201 Spotswood Trail (4-1, Hale opposed)
• Adopted an amendment to Chapter 62 of the County Code to allow photo speed monitoring devices in school zones (4-0-1, Marshall abstained)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Uses. The body will also receive reports on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee's work regarding private road standards and the creation of an A1 Zoning District.

• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Future Land Uses
• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee report on creation of A1 Zoning District
• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee report on fixing private road standards

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and consider several items, including FY25 budget amendments and an endorsement of the 2025 regional legislative program. A key matter for discussion is a request from the County Administrator to create a regional housing authority. The meeting also includes reports from the County Attorney, County Administrator, and other officials, as well as public comment.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Endorsement of Regional Legislative Program for 2025
• Request for Creation of a Regional Housing Authority
• Update on General Reassessment
• Health Center Commission Meeting Minutes – July 26, 2024 and August 23, 2024

The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously endorsed the 2025 Regional Legislative Program and authorized advertising a public hearing for January 14, 2025, on creating a Regional Housing Authority with Madison County. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple FY25 budget amendments and made several appointments to boards and committees. No substantive decisions were made beyond these actions.

• Endorsed 2025 Regional Legislative Program (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Regional Housing Authority creation (consensus)
• Approved FY25 budget amendments as part of consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Teresa Harris to Economic Development Authority (consensus)
• Appointed Frank Dyer and Jonathan Hoffman to Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board (consensus)
• Re-appointed Theodore L. Voorhees to Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority (consensus)
• Appointed Tom Neubig to Economic Development Authority (consensus)
• Appointed Aaron Ball and Dr. James Carr to Community Policy and Management Team (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss FY25 budget supplementals and transfers. The body is also considering the award of a contract for petroleum products and appointing members to the Youth Council.

• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Award of the Contract for Petroleum Products
• Annual Appointments to the Youth Council
• Scheduling of a Public Hearing for SUP 24-00238 (Dham, LLC) on December 3, 2024

The Board of Supervisors approved a contract with EverGRO for petroleum products for one year with four possible renewals, after a competitive bidding process. The Board also adopted the consent agenda, including budget amendments and appointments, and scheduled a public hearing on photo monitoring devices for school zones.

• Awarded petroleum products contract to EverGRO (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including FY25 budget amendments (5-0)
• Appointed Youth Council members for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Adopted September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on photo monitoring devices for school zones (consensus)
• Appointed Andy Rainer to Barboursville Village Overlay District Advisory Committee (consensus)
• Appointed Robin Breckenridge to CPMT and Juvenile Court Advisory Council (consensus)
• Appointed Beate Casati to Tourism Advisory Committee (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding an amendment to the taxation code and a special use permit for a business expansion. The meeting also includes a review of FY25 budget amendments and the 2025 regional legislative program.

• Public hearing for SUP 24-00247 to expand fuel dispensing at 5515 Spotswood Trail
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 58 (Taxation) to establish Real Estate Assessment Department duties
• FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Regional Legislative Program for 2025
• Surplus declaration and donation of a County vehicle

The Board of Supervisors approved two ordinances: a special use permit for expanding fuel dispensing at 5515 Spotswood Trail, Barboursville, and amendments to Chapter 58 (Taxation) establishing a Real Estate Assessment Department and aligning tax collection with the fiscal year. Both passed unanimously 5-0. The board also adopted the consent agenda, including budget amendments and a vehicle donation, and appointed voting delegates for the VACo annual meeting.

• Approved SUP 24-00247 for fuel dispensing expansion at 5515 Spotswood Trail (5-0)
• Adopted Chapter 58 tax amendments creating Real Estate Assessment Department and short fiscal year (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including FY25 budget amendments and vehicle donation (5-0)
• Appointed Bryan Nicol as primary voting delegate for VACo annual meeting (consensus)
• Appointed Theodore Voorhees as alternate voting delegate for VACo annual meeting (consensus)
• Directed staff to bring Regional Legislative Program back for endorsement (consensus)
• Agreed for Chairman to work with Planning Commission on ZTA 24-02 (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would set limits on property divisions within the Agricultural (A) district. The amendment would allow up to four lots to be divided from any lot over a ten‑year period, with exemptions for family divisions, cluster housing developments, and manufactured home parks approved by special use permit. The commission will also consider a special use permit application from Dham LLC to continue fuel dispensing and add signage at 4201 Spotswood Trail, a 4.5‑acre General Commercial (C‑2) parcel. Additional agenda items include staff reports and updates on planning projects.

• Public hearing on ZTA 24-02 Agricultural district division policy amendment (limits lot divisions, includes exemptions)
• Public hearing on SUP-2024-00238 Dham LLC special use permit for fuel dispensing and increased signage at 4201 Spotswood Trail
• Planning and Zoning Services report by Manager Josh Frederick
• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee reports: creation of A1 zoning district and revision of private road standards
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss revenue alternatives, existing taxes, and fees. The discussion will be led by Deputy County Administrator Glenda Paul and Chief Deputy Josh Crawford. No decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Work session on revenue alternatives, existing taxes, and fees (presented by Glenda Paul and Josh Crawford)

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession to discuss revenue alternatives, existing taxes, and fees. Deputy County Administrator Glenda Paul and Chief Deputy Josh Crawford presented data on tax bases and rates. The Board discussed these figures but took no formal action, keeping the information under advisement.

• No action taken on revenue or tax discussions
• Information regarding tax rates and revenue sources taken under advisement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and two special use permits. The body will also review budget amendments for the county and public schools.

• Public hearing for REZ 23-01: Rezone 6.5 acres on Route 20 from Limited Residential to General Commercial Conditional
• Public hearing for SUP 23-03: Special Use Permit for agricultural/commercial vehicle repair and tire services on Route 20
• Public hearing for SUP 23-09: Renew Special Use Permit for a public garage at 8475 Gold Dale Road
• Resolution requesting a safety study at the intersection of Route 629 (Lahore Road) and Route 669 (Marquis Road)
• FY24 and FY25 budget amendments for the county and Orange County Public Schools

The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning of 6.5 acres from Limited Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (C-2) Conditional and a special use permit for an agricultural/commercial vehicle repair and tire services facility, both on Route 20 in Rhoadesville, with Supervisor Marshall abstaining. The board also renewed a special use permit for a public garage, vacated a right-of-way along Glenbrooke Lane, and adopted several budget amendments and resolutions.

• Approved rezoning REZ 23-01 for 6.5 acres from R-1 to C-2 Conditional (4-0-1, Marshall abstaining)
• Approved special use permit SUP 23-03 for agricultural/commercial vehicle repair and tire services (4-0-1, Marshall abstaining)
• Approved renewal of special use permit SUP 23-09 for public garage at 8475 Gold Dale Road (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance to vacate 50-foot right-of-way along Glenbrooke Lane (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting VDOT safety study at Route 629 and Route 669 intersection (5-0)
• Approved FY24 and FY25 budget amendments, including re-appropriation of $487,142 to schools operating fund (5-0)
• Appointed Bryan Nicol as DEQ Water Supply Regional Planning Unit Representative and Crystal Hale as Alternate (consensus)
• Created Board of Supervisors' Water Subcommittee with Nicol and Hale (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning amendments and land use requests. Discussions include a proposal to prohibit utility-scale solar uses in all zoning districts and the establishment of a Real Estate Assessment Department.

• ZTA 24-01: Proposed amendments to prohibit utility-scale solar uses in all zoning districts
• REZ 24-00246: Application to rezone 4 acres in Wilderness Shores from General Residential (R-2) to Multi-Family Residential (R-4) Conditional
• REZ 24-00282: Application to increase I-2 zoning from 5 to 6 acres at 27286 Old Office Road
• Resolution and draft ordinance to establish the Real Estate Assessment Department
• Public hearing for vacation of plat for Glenbrooke Estates Subdivision along Route 738

The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to establish a Real Estate Assessment Department, authorized a public hearing for its ordinance, and approved two rezonings: one adding an acre of industrial zoning in Culpeper and another rezoning 4 acres in Wilderness Shores for multi-family housing. It also approved the purchase of eight cardiac monitors and tabled a plat vacation request. The meeting included updates on the Wilderness Water Treatment Plant odor incident and a closed session for legal matters.

• Established Real Estate Assessment Department (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for real estate assessment ordinance on Oct 8, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of eight Lifepak 35 cardiac monitors from Stryker Sales for $449,989 (5-0)
• Approved REZ 24-00282 to rezone 1 acre from Agricultural to General Industrial at 27286 Old Office Road (5-0)
• Approved REZ 24-00246 to rezone 4 acres in Wilderness Shores from R-2 to R-4 Conditional (5-0)
• Tabled vacation of plat for Glenbrooke Estates until Sept 24, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted FY25 budget amendments with no net change (5-0)
• Appointed Amy Henecke to Youth Commission (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will consider three special use permit applications for fuel dispensing and signage at existing commercial properties in Barboursville and Locust Grove. The meeting will also include reports on current planning projects and the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee.

• Public hearing for Al's Country Corner fuel dispensing expansion (5515 Spotswood Trl)
• Public hearing for Dham LLC fuel dispensing and signage (4201 Spotswood Trl)
• Public hearing for A&M Auto public garage permit renewal (8475 Gold Dale Rd)
• Reports on Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Committee: A1 zoning district and private road standards
• Review of current planning projects including Wilderness Shores and solar uses

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a proposed 932-acre utility-scale solar energy facility by Sunfish Solar, LLC. The meeting also includes decisions on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments for FY24 and FY25.

• Special Use Permit and Siting Agreement for an 80 MW-ac solar facility (SUP 23-10) near True Blue Road and Old Office Road
• Zoning Ordinance amendments (ZTA 24-03) to exempt two-lot subdivisions from certain building setback requirements
• Contract awards for Mountain Track Road Park Project (Phase 1) and Airport T-Hangar Project
• Purchase of a roll-off truck for the landfill and engineering services for Porter Road Collection Site Improvements
• FY24 and FY25 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)

The Board of Supervisors denied SUP 23-10, a special use permit for an approximately 932-acre, 80 MW-ac utility-scale solar energy generation facility and associated electrical substation proposed by Sunfish Solar, LLC, on behalf of BayWa r.e. The Board also upheld the Planning Commission's determination that the project was not substantially in accord with the County's Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the Board approved several capital projects, including contracts for the Porter Road Collection Site improvements, a roll-off truck for the landfill, Phase 1 of the Mountain Track Road Park, and the Airport T-hangar project.

• Denied SUP 23-10 for 932-acre solar facility (5-0)
• Upheld Planning Commission's substantial accord determination for Sunfish Solar (5-0)
• Approved $219,600 engineering services contract with TRC Companies for Porter Road site (5-0)
• Authorized lease-purchase of $256,658 Peterbilt roll-off truck for landfill (5-0)
• Awarded Phase 1 Mountain Track Road Park contract to Synchronized Construction (5-0)
• Awarded $2,998,245 Airport T-hangar construction contract to Chemung Contracting (5-0)
• Adopted 22.30% Personal Property Tax Relief Act rate for 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Livestock Advisory Commission Bylaws (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a road map for landfill and collection site operations. This item will be presented by Assistant County Administrator for Operations Stephanie Straub.

• Worksession on Landfill and Collection Sites; Road Map for Operations

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession and heard a presentation on a five-year plan to increase services and reduce costs at the county's collection sites and landfill. After discussion, the Board by consensus authorized staff to develop a plan to incorporate the proposed operational changes into the Operating and Capital Budgets, with changes to be staggered and phased. No formal votes were taken, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized staff to develop plan for landfill and collection site changes (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two applications for the same property on Route 20 in Rhoadesville: REZ 23-01 to rezone about 6.5 acres from Limited Residential (R‑1) to General Commercial (C‑2) conditional, and SUP 23-03 for a Special Use Permit to operate an agricultural/commercial vehicle repair and tire service facility on 9.35 acres. The commission will also consider a work‑session amendment (ZTA 24‑02) to the Agricultural District Division policy that would limit subdivision frequency in the Agricultural (A) zoning district, and a hearing amendment (ZTA 24‑03) to exempt two‑lot subdivisions from setback requirements related to internal driveway easements. New business includes discussion of the Agricultural Zoning and Private Road Committees.

• ZTA 24‑02: Amendment to Agricultural District Division policy to limit subdivision frequency in the Agricultural (A) zoning district (work session).
• REZ 23‑01: Unionville Tire application to rezone ~6.5 acres from Limited Residential (R‑1) to General Commercial (C‑2) conditional on Route 20.
• SUP 23‑03: Unionville Tire application for a Special Use Permit to operate a vehicle repair and tire service facility on 9.35 acres, including a new 150’ x 100’ structure.
• ZTA 24‑03: Amendment to add definitions and exempt two‑lot subdivisions from setback requirements for internal driveway easements (public hearing).
• New Business: Discussion of the Agricultural Zoning and Private Road Committees.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will adopt FY24 and FY25 budget amendment supplements and adopt recent meeting minutes. It will award a contract for oxygen services and discuss a potential amendment to the personal property tax rate. The meeting also includes public hearings on a rezoning and a special use permit for 16584 Tomahawk Creek Road.

• FY24 Budget Amendments (supplementals and transfers) – presented by Deputy County Administrator
• FY25 Budget Amendments (supplementals and transfers) – presented by Deputy County Administrator
• Award of the Contract for Oxygen Services – presented by Contract and Procurement Specialist
• Potential amendment to the Personal Property Tax Rate – presented by County Administrator
• Public hearing on REZ 23-09: rezoning of 16584 Tomahawk Creek Road from Agricultural (A) to Limited Commercial (C‑1) Conditional

The Board approved a rezoning of 0.363 acres at 16584 Tomahawk Creek Road from Agricultural to Limited Commercial (C-1) Conditional, and a special use permit for fuel dispensing at the same property, both by 5-0 votes. The Board also directed staff to proceed with a 6-8 month update of the Zoning Ordinance, kept the personal property tax rate unchanged, and approved a one-year oxygen services contract with Robert's Oxygen Company.

• Approved rezoning REZ 23-09 for 0.363 acres at 16584 Tomahawk Creek Road from Agricultural to Limited Commercial (C-1) Conditional (5-0)
• Approved special use permit SUP 23-11 for accessory fuel dispensing at 16584 Tomahawk Creek Road (5-0)
• Directed staff to update the Zoning Ordinance on a 6-8 month timeframe with limited scope (consensus)
• Left personal property tax rate for autos, trucks, motorcycles at $3.60 as previously adopted (consensus)
• Authorized contract with Robert's Oxygen Company for oxygen tank and delivery services, one-year term with four renewal options (5-0)
• Adopted FY24 and FY25 budget amendments as part of Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Re-appointed John Rhett and Sarah Lupo to BVODAC for two-year terms (consensus)
• Re-appointed Christine Singhass to Youth Commission for four-year term (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will convene a closed meeting to discuss acquiring real property for a public purpose. The discussion is closed under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) to protect the board's bargaining position. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed meeting to discuss acquisition of real property for a public purpose (Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(3))

The Orange County Board of Supervisors held a worksession and unanimously authorized a closed meeting to discuss acquiring real property for economic development, citing Virginia FOIA exemption. After the closed session, the board certified the meeting complied with legal requirements and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized closed meeting to discuss property acquisition for economic development (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting complied with Virginia FOIA requirements (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:03 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession featuring a presentation on the Point-in-Time Count. The presentation will be delivered by Rebecca Wareham of the Foothills Housing Network and Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission.

• Point-in-Time Count presentation by Rebecca Wareham

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession where Rebecca Wareham presented the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, covering homelessness data, trends, and disparities. No formal decisions were made; the Board discussed affordable housing and thanked the presenter.

• Received Point-in-Time Count presentation (no vote)
• Discussed affordable housing availability
• Thanked presenter for the presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a contract with Altumint for speed enforcement cameras and the purchase of apparatus for Lake of the Woods and Orange Volunteer Fire. Other items include FY24 budget amendments and a proposed amendment for driveway setback exemptions.

• Contract with Altumint for Speed Enforcement Cameras Project
• Purchase of apparatus for Lake of the Woods Fire
• Purchase of apparatus for Orange Volunteer Fire
• FY24 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Proposed Amendment for Driveway Setback Exemptions

The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to Personnel Policy 5.2 (Sick Leave) allowing employees to use accrued sick leave to purchase Virginia Retirement System (VRS) service credit, with a 25% or $5,000 cap. The board also approved several contracts, including speed enforcement cameras, fire apparatus purchases, and a line of credit with the Broadband Authority. A zoning ordinance amendment regarding driveway setbacks was initiated and referred to the Planning Commission.

• Adopted amended Personnel Policy 5.2 (Sick Leave) allowing VRS service credit purchase with 25%/$5,000 cap (3-2)
• Authorized contract with Altumint for speed enforcement cameras in school zones (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2028 Pierce Rescue Engine for Lake of the Woods Fire & Rescue, $1,559,468 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2028 Pierce Rescue Engine for Orange Volunteer Fire Company, $1,569,036 (5-0)
• Initiated Zoning Ordinance amendment ZTA 24-03 on driveway setback exemptions, referred to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Authorized Chairman to execute Line of Credit Agreement with Broadband Authority (5-0)
• Approved FY24 budget amendments totaling $0 net change (5-0)
• Renewed contract with Blue Ridge Download Consortium for library digital content (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications and a proposed amendment to prohibit utility-scale solar uses. The body will also hold a work session regarding land subdivision limits in agricultural districts.

• ZTA 24-01: Proposed amendment to prohibit utility-scale solar uses in all zoning districts
• REZ-2024-00282: Application by BBR L.C. to increase I-2 zoning from 5 to 6 acres at 27286 Old Office Rd
• REZ-2024-00246: Application by Tricord Inc. to rezone 4 acres in Wilderness Shores Sec. 14 from R-2 to R-4 conditional
• ZTA 24-02: Proposed limits on the frequency of land subdivisions in the Agricultural (A) zoning district

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an organizational meeting to elect leadership and review two appeals regarding zoning violations. These appeals challenge determinations made by the Zoning Administrator concerning specific properties.

• APP-2024-00276: Appeal of zoning violations at 24333 Narrow Gauge Rd (Unionville Brewing Company)
• APP-2024-00277: Appeal of zoning violations at 7130 Spotswood Trl regarding an auto repair business
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider FY24 and FY25 budget amendments, including funds for public schools. The agenda includes renewing recycling and cloud service contracts and awarding an insurance broker contract. Additionally, the Board will schedule future public hearings for Binti LLC and Sunfish Solar projects.

• FY24 and FY25 budget amendments
• Renewal of GFL County Waste recycling services contract
• Renewal of Tyler Technologies cloud services contract
• Award of insurance broker services contract
• Scheduling public hearings for Binti LLC and Sunfish Solar

The Board of Supervisors approved participation in an opioid-related settlement against Kroger and lifted the countywide burn ban. They also authorized several contract renewals and a new insurance broker contract for volunteer fire and rescue agencies.

• Approved participation in opioid-related claims settlement against Kroger
• Lifted Countywide Burn Ban by consensus
• Authorized contract with Brown & Brown Insurance Services for Volunteer Fire & Rescue Agencies (4-0)
• Requested VDOT conduct a speed and safety study on Route 625/Porter Road (4-0)
• Approved FY24 and FY25 budget amendments and a $50,000 supplemental for Public Schools (4-0)
• Renewed recycling services contract with GFL County Waste through May 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Renewed cloud services contract with Tyler Technologies through June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for REZ 23-09, SUP 23-11, and SUP 23-10 for August 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY25-FY29 Capital Improvements Plan. Discussion items include a zoning ordinance update project and driveway spacing on primary highways. The agenda also includes budget amendments and landfill contract renewals.

• Adoption of the FY25-FY29 Capital Improvements Plan
• FY24 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Renewal of the contract with R.M. Soderquist for Landfill Operations
• Zoning Ordinance Update Project discussion
• Driveway Spacing on Primary Highways discussion

The Board established an immediate countywide burn ban due to dry weather conditions. Other key actions included adopting a five-year capital improvements plan and renewing a landfill operations contract.

• Implemented Countywide Burn Ban effective immediately (5-0)
• Adopted FY25-FY29 Capital Improvements Plan (5-0)
• Renewed one-year contract with R.M. Soderquist for Landfill operations (5-0)
• Initiated Planning Commission action to grandfather certain lots regarding driveway spacing (5-0)
• Approved FY24 budget amendments via Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Requested staff prepare RFP for Zoning Ordinance update by consensus
• Authorized public hearing for Carrazana plat vacation application for August 13, 2024, by consensus

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a closed meeting to discuss or consider the acquisition of real property for a public purpose. The remainder of the agenda consists only of procedural items.

• Closed meeting regarding real property acquisition

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession on June 25, 2024, to conduct a closed meeting. The session was dedicated to discussing the acquisition of real property for economic development and parks. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Authorized closed meeting for property acquisition (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an 80 MWac solar energy generation facility near True Blue Road and Old Office Road. The commission will also continue reviewing applications for rezoning and fuel dispensing at 16584 Tomahawk Creek Rd.

• Public hearing for Sunfish Solar: an approx. 932-acre, 80 MWac solar facility near True Blue Rd and Old Office Rd
• Rezoning of 16584 Tomahawk Creek Rd from Agricultural to Limited Commercial (REZ 23-09)
• Special use permit for fuel dispensing at 16584 Tomahawk Creek Rd (SUP 23-11)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss two items. This includes a review of the Compassionate Billing Policy for Emergency Services Transports and proposals regarding health, dental, and optional insurance renewals.

• Review of the Compassionate Billing Policy for Emergency Services Transports
• Health, Dental, and Optional Insurance Renewals and Benefits Proposals

At a June 11, 2024 worksession, the Orange County Board of Supervisors reached consensus to accept three staff recommendations: renewal of health, dental, and optional insurances for the plan year starting October 1, 2024; authorization of a Lifestyle Spending Account wellness pilot program; and authorization of participation in a Virginia Retirement System program allowing sick leave to purchase service credit. The Board also gave general direction to staff on five issues in the Compassionate Billing Policy for ambulance transports, with revised policy and ordinance amendments to come back at a future meeting. No formal votes were recorded; actions were by consensus. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

• Accepted renewal of health, dental, and optional insurances for plan year beginning October 1, 2024 (by consensus)
• Authorized Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) wellness benefit pilot program (by consensus)
• Authorized participation in VRS program allowing sick leave to purchase service credit (by consensus)
• Gave general direction to staff on five Compassionate Billing Policy issues for ambulance transports; revised policy and ordinance amendments to return at a future meeting (by consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review a presentation on the draft FY25-FY29 Capital Improvements Plan. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a speed enforcement camera proposal. Additionally, the Board will consider budget amendments for Orange County and Public Schools.

• Presentation of the Draft FY25-FY29 Capital Improvements Plan
• Speed Enforcement Camera Proposal
• FY24 Budget Amendments for Orange County and Public Schools
• Resolution of Support for Smart Scale Application

The Board of Supervisors approved renewals for health and dental insurance and authorized a new wellness pilot program and sick leave service credit for employees. They also approved budget supplements for public schools and expressed support for a new roundabout project.

• Approved $104,263 Operating Fund and $133,478 School Nutrition Fund supplements for public schools (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Route 20 / Route 611 Roundabout for Smart Scale funding (5-0)
• Approved renewal of health, dental, and optional insurance for plan year starting Oct 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved implementation of Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) wellness pilot program (4-1)
• Authorized use of accrued sick leave for VRS service credit (5-0)
• Re-appointed Ron Burleson to Board of Zoning Appeals for a five-year term (Consensus)
• Appointed Dave Davies to Board of Zoning Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 2025 (Consensus)
• Requested staff return a contract for school zone speed enforcement cameras for future consideration (Consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review real estate assessment timelines and next steps. The body will also discuss draft strategic focus areas and priorities for the Board.

• Real Estate Assessment next steps and Board of Equalization and Assessment timelines
• Draft Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Focus Areas and Priorities

The Board of Supervisors approved the Strategic Focus Areas, including the vision, mission, and strategic priorities, by consensus. The Board also reviewed information regarding the creation of an in-house Real Estate Assessment Department and took the matter under advisement.

• Approved Strategic Focus Areas, vision statement, mission statement, and strategic priorities (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider FY24 budget amendments and the creation of an Orange Livestock Advisory Commission. Members will also discuss a proposal for speed enforcement cameras and the expiration of special use permits.

• FY24 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Creation of Orange Livestock Advisory Commission
• Adoption of the Auxiliary List for Secondary Roads
• Speed Enforcement Camera Proposal
• Expiration of Special Use Permits (SUPs)

The Board of Supervisors established a new advisory commission to support livestock farmers and law enforcement. The Board also approved FY24 budget amendments and a new signage policy for specific county properties.

• Created the Orange Livestock Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Approved FY24 budget amendments via Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Adopted the Auxiliary List for Secondary Roads (5-0)
• Authorized a signage policy for the Sedwick Building and Office of Voter Registration and Elections
• Re-appointed Keith Marshall to the Rapidan Service Authority
• Appointed Jane Neubig to the Library Board
• Decided to maintain current Special Use Permit expiration regulations
• Deferred speed enforcement camera proposal to June 11, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a work session regarding a County-initiated amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. This proposal involves new definitions for solar energy facilities and a prohibition of principal solar uses in all zoning districts.

• ZTA 24-01 Utility-Scale Solar: proposed prohibition of principal solar uses in all zoning districts

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a joint public hearing with VDOT regarding the Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY2025-2030 and the FY2025 construction budget. The Board will also consider a special use permit for a dog boarding and training facility. Other items include budget amendments for the county and public schools.

• Proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan (FY2025-2030) and FY2025 Secondary System Construction Budget
• SUP 24-00222: Dog training and boarding kennel at 13090 Marquis Road, Unionville
• FY24 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• FY24 Budget Amendments for Orange County Public Schools
• Surplus declaration and donation of a County vehicle

The Board adopted the Secondary Six-Year Plan for roads and the FY2025 construction budget. It also approved a special use permit for a boarding kennel and dog training facility in Unionville. Additionally, the Board approved several budget amendments and board appointments.

• Adopted Secondary Six-Year Plan (FY2025-2030) and FY2025 construction budget (4-0)
• Approved SUP 24-00222 for a boarding kennel at 13090 Marquis Road (4-0)
• Approved FY24 budget amendments for county accounts and public schools (4-0)
• Appointed Ray Harvey to REMS Council and Gene Ernst to Social Services Advisory Board
• Appointed Jackie Edmonds to Health Center Commission
• Appointed six members to the Orange Livestock Advisory Commission
• Authorized disposal and donation of a 2008 Kia Sorento (4-0)
• Adopted proclamations for Older Americans Month and Safe Boating Week

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession featuring a presentation from financial advisors. The discussion focuses on the county's future debt capacity and affordability.

• Presentation from financial advisors on future debt capacity and affordability

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession featuring a presentation from Davenport and Company regarding funding options for future capital projects. The Board discussed debt profiles, tax rate impacts, and project cost estimates. No formal actions were taken.

• Took future debt capacity and affordability analysis under advisement (no action taken)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the Capital Facilities Cost Model Project. This item will be presented by Josh Frederick, Planning and Zoning Services Manager.

• Discussion of Capital Facilities Cost Model Project

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession to discuss a capital facilities cost model project. Planning Manager Josh Frederick and consultant Julie Herlands presented information on a capital impacts analysis funded in the FY 2024 Budget. The Board took the information under advisement and took no formal action.

• Capital impacts analysis information taken under advisement (no action taken)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budget, the FY2025 tax and fee schedule, and the 2024 calendar year tax rates. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding sign design standards for a property in Locust Grove.

• Adoption and appropriation of the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Adoption of the Ordinance for Tax Rates for Calendar Year 2024
• Adoption of the Tax and Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution to dissolve the Airport Commission
• Public hearing for REZ 24-00219 to amend sign design standards for 75.8 acres at Germanna Highway and Somerset Ridge Road

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budgets and established tax levies for the 2024 tax year. Other actions included dissolving the Airport Commission and approving a rezoning request to amend signage proffers.

• Adopted FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets (4-1)
• Established 2024 tax levies, including real estate at $0.61 per $100 of assessed value (4-1)
• Adopted FY2025 Tax and Fee Schedule (4-1)
• Dissolved the Orange County Airport Commission (5-0)
• Approved REZ 24-00219 to amend signage proffers for 75.8 acres at Route 3 and Route 708 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment increasing Legal Professional Services by $104,389 (5-0)
• Re-appointed Deanne Marshall to the Social Services Advisory Board (consensus)
• Agreed to continue practice of not responding to conservation easement consistency reviews (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board held public hearings on proposed tax rates for 2024 and the budget for fiscal year 2025, but no speakers appeared. The Board deferred action on both items to the regular meeting on April 23, 2024, after discussing concerns about fire/rescue vehicle funding and an aircraft tax rate.

• Deferred action on Proposed Tax Rates for Calendar Year 2024
• Deferred action on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors tabled a proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment regarding public utility facilities, including solar, by a 4-1 vote. The Board also approved FY24 budget amendments with a net zero change, adopted a proclamation for Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and appointed members to various local boards and committees.

• Tabled Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA 24-01 (4-1)
• Approved FY24 budget amendments with net $0 change (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Crime Victims’ Rights Week (5-0)
• Appointed Page Higginbotham to Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council
• Re-appointed Emily Miksovic to Library Board of Trustees for 4-year term
• Appointed Bryan Nicol and Keith Marshall to Virginia Career Works Piedmont Region Workforce Development Board
• Authorized public hearing for SUP 24-00222 on May 14, 2024
• Adopted Closed Meeting resolution for personnel and legal matters (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct worksessions to review the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting also includes discussions on the Secondary Six-Year Plan and a proposed zoning text amendment regarding solar uses.

• Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025
• Secondary Six-Year Plan
• Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 24-01) regarding solar uses

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to initiate ZTA 24-01, a zoning ordinance amendment to eliminate solar uses in all zoning districts, and referred it to the Planning Commission for recommendations. Earlier in the worksession, the Board tabled the same solar zoning matter by consensus. The Board also finalized options on an alternative FY2025 budget, with no tax rate changes, and directed staff to prepare it for the April 16 public hearing. By consensus, it added Route 666 (Hawfield Road) and Route 641 (Liberty Mills Road) to the Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY25-FY30 and authorized a May 14 public hearing on the plan.

• Adopted resolution initiating ZTA 24-01 to eliminate solar uses in all zoning districts and referred it to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Tabled the solar zoning text amendment earlier in the worksession by consensus
• Finalized alternative FY2025 budget options by consensus, with no tax rate changes, and directed staff to prepare it for the April 16 public hearing
• Selected Route 666 (Hawfield Road) and Route 641 (Liberty Mills Road) for the Secondary Six-Year Plan FY25-FY30 by consensus
• Authorized staff to advertise and schedule a May 14 public hearing on the Secondary Six-Year Plan by consensus
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board voted 4-0 to enter a closed meeting to discuss prospective candidates for the County Attorney position. After the closed session, the Board certified that the meeting complied with state law. The Board also discussed draft Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025 but did not vote on them, noting that public hearings are scheduled for April 16, 2024.

• Authorized closed meeting for County Attorney candidate discussions (4-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with Freedom of Information Act (5-0)
• Discussed FY2025 Operating and Capital Budgets (no vote taken)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to review the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss candidates for County Attorney.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Interviews for County Attorney candidates

The Board authorized staff to advertise public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025 tax rates and budget. A motion to include a $0.50 tax rate for aircraft passed 4-1, while a proposed $4.00 rate for data centers failed for lack of a second. The Board also unanimously approved a closed meeting to discuss candidates for the County Attorney position.

• Authorized advertising for FY2025 tax rate and budget public hearings (4-1)
• Approved $0.50 tax rate for aircraft in advertisement (4-1)
• Failed to include $4.00 data center tax rate (no second)
• Authorized closed meeting for County Attorney candidates (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a subdivision plat vacation and a rezoning request. They will also consider budget amendments and an update to the Health Center Commission resolution.

• Rezoning request for 3015 and 3017 Somerville Road from Multifamily Residential (R-4) Conditional to Limited Commercial (C-1) Conditional for a mental health residential treatment facility
• Public hearing to vacate the subdivision plat for Southfork Plantation III along Route 522 in Unionville
• FY24 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Amendment to the Resolution Governing the Health Center Commission
• Scheduling of a public hearing for REZ 24-00219 (Signature Series) for April 23, 2024

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for a mental health residential treatment facility in Locust Grove. They also vacated a subdivision plat for Southfork Plantation III due to public safety concerns and updated residency requirements for the Health Center Commission.

• Approved REZ 23-07 to rezone 6.79 acres at 3015 and 3017 Somerville Road to Limited Commercial (C-1) Conditional (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance to vacate the Southfork Plantation III subdivision plat (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requiring all Health Center Commission members to be Orange County residents (5-0)
• Approved FY24 budget amendments and transfers via Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions of appreciation for George Yancey and Donald Brooks (5-0)
• Authorized staff to schedule a public hearing for REZ 24-00219 on April 23, 2024
• Adopted meeting minutes from February 27, March 12 (Regular), and March 12 (Worksession) (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a worksession to review the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025. This session is led by County Administrator Theodore L. Voorhees and Deputy County Administrator Glenda Bradley.

• Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025

The Board held a work session to review proposed capital projects and budget items for Fiscal Year 2025, including a new fire station, recreation center, and government center. No final budget decisions were made; instead, the Board agreed to continue discussions at a future work session. The Board also directed staff to schedule interviews for County Attorney applicants and agreed to add a residency requirement for Health Center Commission members to a future agenda.

• Agreed to schedule County Attorney interviews for March 27, 2024
• Agreed to add Health Center Commission residency amendment to next agenda
• Agreed to schedule next Budget Worksession for March 26, 2024
• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a worksession regarding the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2025. This session will be led by County Administrator Theodore L. Voorhees and Deputy County Administrator Glenda Bradley.

• Worksession on Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets

The Board held a worksession to review the introduction, goals, and structure of the Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budgets. No decisions were made during this meeting. The budget presentation will continue at the next worksession on March 19, 2024.

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will review FY24 budget supplementals and transfers. The board is also deciding on a contract for EMS billing services and a request from the School Board to use the Public Safety Building meeting room.

• FY24 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Award of the Contract for EMS Billing Services
• School Board request to use the Public Safety Building Meeting Room
• Scheduling a public hearing for Vacation of a Plat (Hoy) for March 26, 2024

The Board approved a new contract for EMS Billing Services with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. at a 4.75% rate, replacing an expiring contract. The Board also voted by consensus to oppose the School Board's request to use the Public Safety Building Meeting Room. Additionally, the Board approved FY24 budget amendments and appointed Frank DiPasquale to the Planning Commission.

• Approved contract with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. for EMS Billing Services (4-0)
• Approved FY24 budget amendments including $50,000 for legal services and $294,600 for Sheriff vehicles (4-0)
• Opposed School Board request to use Public Safety Building Meeting Room (consensus)
• Appointed Frank DiPasquale as District Five Representative on Planning Commission (consensus)
• Authorized public hearing for vacation of a subdivision plat on March 26, 2024 (consensus)
• Cancelled public hearing for SUP 23-06 (ESA Solar) due to applicant withdrawal (consensus)
• Took School Board request for Legislative Committee participation under advisement (no action)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Closed Meeting for personnel and legal discussions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for the Signature Station property. The body will consider an amendment to proffered design standards for signs at the site.

• Public hearing for REZ-2024-00219 Signature Station: proposed sign standard amendments for 75.8 acres at Germanna Highway (Route 3) and Somerset Ridge Road (Route 708)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three land-use items: a zoning text amendment to allow rural retreats with more than 15 guestrooms, a rezoning for Grymes Memorial School to commercial use, and a special use permit for a solar facility. The board will also consider scheduling future public hearings, receive updates from VDOT and fire chiefs, and review an animal control MOU.

• ZTA 23-04: zoning amendments to define 'rural retreat' and allow as special use in Agricultural district
• REZ 24-00221: Grymes Memorial School rezoning of 13735/13775 Spicers Mill Road to C-1 Conditional (approx. 31.5 acres)
• SUP 23-05: Orange VAA, LLC solar facility on 16108 Monrovia Road (21.3 acres, 3 MW)
• MOU with Sheriff concerning animal control
• FY24 Budget Amendments (supplementals and transfers)

The Board of Supervisors adopted zoning amendments to allow rural retreats in agricultural districts and approved a rezoning request for Grymes Memorial School. A special use permit for a solar energy facility was denied. The Board also authorized the creation of a Livestock Advisory Commission.

• Approved zoning amendments to allow 'rural retreats' with 16-50 guestrooms in Agricultural districts (5-0)
• Approved REZ 24-00221 to rezone 31.5 acres for Grymes Memorial School from R-1 to C-1 Conditional (5-0)
• Denied SUP 23-05 for a solar energy generation facility at 16108 Monrovia Road (5-0)
• Authorized the creation of a Livestock Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff concerning Animal Control (5-0)
• Approved FY24 budget amendments including $2.9M for T Hanger Design/Construction (5-0)
• Appointed Brandon Van Hoven and Jordan Marshall to the Planning Commission by consensus
• Re-appointed James Reid to the VASAP Board by consensus

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss a draft Ten-Year Strategic Plan. The presentation will be led by Management Analyst Ashley Jacobs.

• Draft Board of Supervisors’ Ten-Year Strategic Plan

The Board reviewed the draft Ten-Year Strategic Plan presented by Management Analyst Ashley Jacobs. By consensus, the Board agreed the draft aligned with previous discussions and directed staff to continue using the ClearPlans program internally while exploring options for a public-facing version. No formal votes were taken on specific policy changes during this worksession.

• Agreed by consensus that draft Strategic Plan content aligns with Board discussions
• Directed staff to share desired changes over the next several weeks
• Agreed staff will continue using ClearPlans program internally
• Agreed staff will explore options for presenting Strategic Plan as public-facing document

Planning Commission

The Orange County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three major items: a rezoning request for Grymes Memorial School, a special use permit for a 5 MW solar farm, and a comprehensive plan amendment for public utility facilities. Additionally, the commission will review an old business item regarding the rezoning of a property for an adult mental health treatment facility. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of minutes and public comment.

• REZ-2024-00221: Rezoning approx. 31.5 acres at 13735 & 13775 Spicer’s Mill Rd from Limited Residential to Limited Commercial for Grymes Memorial School
• SUP 23-06: Special Use Permit for a 5 MW solar energy facility on 71 acres near Mayhurst Ln (Tax Parcel 44-27D)
• CPA 24-01: Comprehensive Plan amendment establishing policies for siting public utility facilities
• REZ 23-07: Rezoning 6.79 acres at 3017 and 3015 Somerville Rd from Multifamily Residential to Limited Commercial for Renaissance Healthcare Group

The Orange County Planning Commission recommended denial of a special use permit for a 5 MW solar facility on about 35 acres of a 71-acre parcel near Mayhurst Ln, finding it not in substantial accord with the Comprehensive Plan due to viewshed and historic property impacts. The Commission also recommended approval of a rezoning for an adult mental health residential treatment facility at 3017 and 3015 Somerville Rd in Locust Grove, and recommended approval of a rezoning for Grymes Memorial School at 13735 and 13775 Spicer's Mill Rd. A county-initiated Comprehensive Plan amendment on public utility facilities was recommended for approval with amendments.

• Recommended approval of REZ 23-07 to rezone 3017 and 3015 Somerville Rd from R-4 to C-1 for an adult mental health residential treatment facility (5-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ-2024-00221 to rezone Grymes Memorial School property at 13735 and 13775 Spicer's Mill Rd from R-1 to C-1 (5-0)
• Determined SUP 23-06 for a 5 MW solar facility near Mayhurst Ln not in substantial accord with the Comprehensive Plan and recommended denial (4-1, Yancey dissenting)
• Recommended approval of CPA 24-01, a Comprehensive Plan amendment on public utility facilities, as amended (4-0-1, Yancey abstaining)
• Adopted the February 1, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda as modified to move item 7a to 5a (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Orange County Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct a worksession. The primary focus of the meeting is a proposed zoning text amendment regarding "Rural Retreat."

• Worksession on ZTA 23-04 (Proposed Zoning Text Amendment Concerning “Rural Retreat”)

The Board of Supervisors held a worksession to review a proposed Zoning Text Amendment to expand rural lodging. By consensus, the Board directed staff to make specific changes to the amendment before it is presented at a future Public Hearing.

• Directed staff to revise proposed Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 23-04 regarding rural retreats

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a supplemental appropriation for the T-Hangar Phase II project and revisions to the Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting also includes budget amendments and several memorandums of understanding with constitutional officers and the school board.

• T-Hangar Phase II Project Update and Request for Supplemental Appropriation
• FY24 Budget Amendments (Supplementals and Transfers)
• Proposed Revisions to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
• Facility Use MOU with the Orange County School Board
• Scheduling public hearings for ZTA 23-04 and REZ-24-00221 (Grymes)

The Board adopted a revised Emergency Operations Plan and approved several Memorandums of Understanding with constitutional officers and the School Board. It also authorized a contract for interim legal services and supported accelerating the timeline for airport and police vehicle projects.

• Adopted revised Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)
• Approved MOUs with Treasurer, Clerk of Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, and Sheriff (5-0 each)
• Approved MOU with Commonwealth’s Attorney (4-1)
• Approved Facility Use MOU with Orange County School Board (5-0)
• Approved contract with Sands Anderson PC for interim legal services (5-0)
• Supported advancing Airport T-Hangar Phase II from FY25 to FY24 (5-0)
• Supported advancing Sheriff's Office replacement vehicle purchase from FY25 to FY24 (consensus)
• Appointed Kent Higginbotham to Central Virginia Regional Jail Board (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a rezoning application for property at 3017 and 3015 Somerville Rd. The commission will also hold a worksession regarding application review procedures.

• REZ 23-07: Application to rezone 6.79 acres at 3017 and 3015 Somerville Rd from R-4 Multifamily Residential to C-1 Limited Commercial for an adult mental health residential treatment facility

The Planning Commission deferred a decision on rezoning property for an adult mental health facility until its next meeting. The Commission also voted 3-1-1 to ask the Board of Supervisors to review commissioner compensation. No other substantive land-use decisions were made.

• Deferred rezoning of 3017/3015 Somerville Rd to Feb 15 (5-0)
• Approved request to Board of Supervisors to review commissioner pay (3-1-1)
• Adopted agenda and January 18 minutes (5-0)
• Requested staff limit applicant presentations to 20 minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss a reassessment update. The meeting also includes a review of department set-up and the staff recruitment process.

• Reassessment update
• Department set-up and staff recruitment process

The Board of Supervisors reviewed options for the 2025 reassessment after a candidate declined the County Assessor position. Members discussed using a contracted firm or delaying the reassessment until 2026. No final decision was made.

• Requested an additional update on recruitment efforts at a future meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding public and private road requirements. The meeting also includes FY24 budget amendments and a presentation from Taxing Authority Consulting Services.

• Public hearing on STA 23-02 to amend Subdivision Ordinance Sections 54-121 and 54-122
• FY24 Budget Amendments for supplementals, transfers, and wage increases
• Application REZ-24-00219 from Signature Series Development, LLC to amend proffers for REZ 20-01 concerning signs
• Memorandum of Agreement with Volunteer Fire Chiefs’ Association for Fire Training Center transfer
• Resolution to extend the due date for supplemental tax bills

The Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance clarifying road construction and maintenance requirements, including exemptions for family subdivisions and two-lot driveways. The Board also extended the due date for 2023 supplemental tax bills from February 5, 2024, to April 15, 2024, without interest or penalty. In other actions, the Board referred a proffer amendment for signage at Signature Station to the Planning Commission, selected three Smart Scale Round 6 project recommendations to send to VDOT, and appointed or reappointed several individuals to county boards and committees. The Board also authorized a closed meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Adopted amendments to Subdivision Ordinance Chapter 54, Article VIII (5-0)
• Extended 2023 supplemental tax bill due date to April 15, 2024, with no interest or penalty
• Approved FY24 budget amendments and 2% wage increase implementation (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Volunteer Fire Chiefs' Association for transfer of Fire Training Center (consent agenda)
• Referred REZ 24-00219 (Signature Station signage proffer amendment) to Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation
• Selected three Smart Scale Round 6 project recommendations for VDOT: Route 522/Route 650, Route 20/Route 621, and Route 522/Route 621
• Appointed Adam Bryington to Economic Development Authority; appointed/reappointed five members to Tourism Advisory Committee
• Authorized closed meeting on personnel and legal matters (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a one-day retreat to identify top issues and priorities. The sessions focus on strategic planning, mission and vision statements, and the identification of short-term and long-term action steps.

• Identification of top five issues
• Discussion of Board priorities
• Review of strategic planning focus areas
• Development of mission and vision statements

The Orange County Board of Supervisors met on January 20, 2024, for a strategic planning retreat. Members discussed priorities, focus areas, mission and vision statements, and action steps, but the minutes record no formal decisions, votes, or adoptions. The minutes state that the retreat work would be presented for formal consideration and adoption at a later date. The meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed mental health facility and two solar energy projects. The body will also consider a county-initiated zoning amendment concerning 'rural retreat' lodging operations.

• REZ 23-07: Request to rezone 6.79 acres at 3017 and 3015 Somerville Rd to Limited Commercial for an adult mental health residential treatment facility
• ZTA 23-04: Proposed zoning amendment to define 'rural retreat' and allow lodging with more than 15 guestrooms in Agricultural districts
• SUP 23-05: Application for a 3 MW solar energy generation facility on 21.3 acres at 16108 Monrovia Road
• Work session on Comprehensive Plan solar facility policies
• Work session on SUP 23-06 ESA Solar

The Planning Commission recommended approval for the Cunningham Springs Solar facility and a zoning text amendment for 'rural retreats.' The Commission deferred action on the Renaissance Healthcare rezoning request until the next meeting. Additionally, the Commission elected Jason Capelle as Chairman and Adam Bryington as Vice Chairman for 2024.

• Elected Jason Capelle as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Adam Bryington as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Recommended approval for SUP 23-05 Cunningham Springs Solar (5-0)
• Deferred action on REZ 23-07 Renaissance Healthcare rezoning (4-1)
• Adopted resolution approving ZTA 23-04 'rural retreat' amendment (5-0)
• Determined Cunningham Springs Solar in accord with Comprehensive Plan (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct its annual organizational meeting to establish leadership and schedules for 2024. This includes electing a Chairman and Vice Chairman, appointing staff, and setting the regular meeting schedule.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• Appointment of Clerk and Chief Deputy Clerk
• Establishment of 2024 regular meeting schedule
• Annual review of Bylaws

The Board held its annual organizational meeting to appoint leadership and administrative roles for 2024. The Board also established its regular meeting calendar and approved member assignments to various commissions and committees.

• Appointed R. Mark Johnson as Chairman (5-0)
• Appointed Keith F. Marshall as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Appointed Theodore L. Voorhees as Clerk and Alyson A. Simpson as Chief Deputy Clerk (5-0)
• Established the 2024 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Bylaws (consensus)
• Adopted 2024 Board, Commission, Committee, and Organization Assignments (consensus)