Rockingham County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss various county matters, including several zoning and special use permit requests. Key actions include approving a $4,000,000 loan for a recreation facility and updating VDOT funding commitments.

• Authorization of $4,000,000 debt for an indoor recreation and sports facility at Rockingham Park at the Crossroads
• Public hearing for rezoning 31.5 acres from A-2 to PMF for Middleburg at Stone Spring
• Public hearing for rezoning 1.86 acres from B-1 to I-1 C for Nacarato Trucks General Partner
• Public hearing for a quarry operation special use permit for Frazier Quarry, Inc.
• Resolution for a total County contribution of $1,412,934 for VA 276 Cross Keys Road and VA 253 Port Republic Road turn lanes

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment that would classify accessory structures by size in R1, R2, and R3 zoning districts, with smaller structures (under 580 sq ft) required to meet primary structure front setbacks and 5-foot side/rear setbacks, and larger structures required to meet all primary structure setbacks. The commission will also revisit a tabled ordinance amendment on poultry operations that would set maximum density, square footage, and separation distances. The agenda includes approval of minutes and liaison reports; no new business is listed.

• Public hearing on OA23-1664: accessory structure size-based setback requirements in R1, R2, R3 districts
• Unfinished business OA23-1542: poultry operation density cap of 45,000 sq ft per 6 acres, max 225,000 sq ft per parcel, 400-ft separation between operations
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023 regular meeting
• City Planning Commission liaison reports (November 8 and December 13)

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing $4,000,000 in debt from the General Fund, hold public hearings on tax relief for the elderly and disabled, three rezoning requests, three special use permits, and an ordinance amendment on electronic message centers. The agenda also includes routine reports and a closed meeting for real property discussion.

• Authorize $4,000,000 debt issuance from County General Fund
• Rezoning: 0.52 acres on Briery Branch Rd from R-1 to A-2 (Eileen Smith)
• Rezoning: 25.5 acres on Stone Spring Rd from A-2 to R-5 (Freeman Station LLC)
• Rezoning: 31.5 acres on Stone Spring Rd from A-2 to PMF (Middleburg at Stone Spring)
• Ordinance amendment to regulate electronic message centers in certain zoning districts

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four rezoning requests, including a 31.5-acre multi-family rezoning and a 200-acre quarry proffer amendment, plus two ordinance amendments on poultry operations and electronic signs. They will also consider unfinished business from October, including the tabled Leighton Place rezoning for 330 residential units, and adopt the 2024 meeting schedule.

• REZ23-1366 Frazier Quarry: amend proffered conditions on ~200 acres zoned I-1 C, south of Buttermilk Creek Rd
• REZ23-1310 Nacarato Trucks: rezone 1.86 acres from B-1 to I-1 at N Valley Pike Rd and Mossy Rock Ln
• REZ23-1166 Middleburg at Stone Spring: rezone 31.5 acres from A-2 to PMF, south of Stone Spring Rd
• OA23-1542: amend poultry operation standards to add density, square footage, and separation distance limits
• REZ23-1164 Leighton Place: rezone 25.5 acres to R-5 for up to 330 units (150 townhouses, 180 apartments), with $50,000 proffer for intersection improvements

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on an ordinance creating a new property tax classification for motor vehicles owned by volunteer EMS or fire department members, with a proposed rate of $1.33 per $100 of value, effective January 1, 2024. They will also consider two rezoning requests: one to rezone about 10 acres from RR-1 to A-2 for agricultural use, and another to rezone 11.434 acres from A-2 to PMR for a medical/research facility. The agenda also includes routine reports and a dilapidated structure consideration.

• Ordinance to create new tax classification for volunteer EMS/fire vehicles at $1.33 per $100 of value, effective Jan 1, 2024
• Rezoning REZ23-1113: 10 acres from RR-1 to A-2, south of Eaton Hollow Ln, Sundance Forest Subdivision
• Rezoning REZ23-1152: 11.434 acres from A-2 to PMR, north of Mattie Dr, near Port Republic Rd
• Consideration of dilapidated structure at 14110 Turleytown Road, Election District 1
• Consideration of Internet Privacy Policy

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for 6.085 acres in Massanutten Village. They also endorsed two VDOT revenue sharing applications for road projects and approved several supplemental appropriations.

• Approved REZ23-046 Great Eastern Resort Corporation rezoning for 6.085 acres
• Endorsed VDOT application for Route 259 Brocks Gap Road turn lane ($125,020 county share)
• Endorsed VDOT application for VA 276 Cross Keys Road turn lanes ($1,291,550 county share)
• Approved $1,750,000 supplemental appropriation for Children’s Services Act
• Approved $300,000 supplemental appropriation for Public Assistance

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on five rezoning requests, including a 31.5-acre agricultural-to-multi-family rezoning near Stone Spring Road, and an ordinance amendment to regulate electronic message center signs. The commission will also consider amendments to the Capital Improvements Program adding four sidewalk projects in the Stone Spring Urban Development Area and appoint a CIP Advisory Committee member.

• REZ23-1113: 10 acres from RR-1 to A-2, Sundance Forest Rd
• REZ23-1114: 0.52 acres from R-1 to A-2, Briery Branch Rd
• REZ23-1152: 11.434 acres from A-2 to PMR, Mattie Dr
• REZ23-1164: 25.5 acres from A-2 to R-5, Stone Spring Rd
• REZ23-1166: 31.5 acres from A-2 to PMF, Stone Spring Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a 222-acre commercial/industrial rezoning near Interstate 81 and an 81.864-acre industrial rezoning. The board will also consider VDOT revenue sharing applications for two road projects and receive staff and committee reports. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• REZ23-046: Amend 6.085 acres of Massanutten Village R-4 Master Plan to redesignate areas to Open Area/Recreation and reallocate units (Litten Ln, Kidd Ct)
• REZ23-1038: Rezone 222 acres from B-1 C and A-1 to B-1 C and I-1 C, west of I-81, south of Cecil Wampler Rd
• REZ23-1022: Rezone 81.864 acres from A-1 to I-1 C, south of Scholars Rd
• VDOT Revenue Sharing applications for Route 259 Brocks Gap Rd at Route 612 Runions Creek Rd and VA 276 Cross Keys Rd at VA 253 Port Republic Rd
• Closed meeting under Section 2.2-3711.A(1) for personnel matters

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a larger freestanding sign, and will take action on a tabled rezoning request (REZ23-0185) for 26.918 acres on Boyers Road, proposing up to 280 residential units. The board will also receive reports from VDOT and county staff, and may enter a closed meeting for personnel and prospective business discussions.

• REZ23-0185 LBD Investments: rezone 26.918 acres from A-2 to R-5 for up to 280 units, west side of Boyers Rd (Rt 704), 0.2 mi north of Stone Spring Rd (Rt 280)
• SUP23-1081 CSMS Management LLC: special use permit to increase freestanding sign area/height, south side of Friedens Church Rd (Rt 682) and east side of I-81, Tax Map #137-A-88 & 137-A-79A
• Closed meeting under Va. Code 2.2-3711.A(1) and A(5) for personnel and prospective business/industry discussions
• VDOT Residency Administrator report on transportation activities
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2023 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three rezoning requests: a master plan amendment for an alpine coaster at Massanutten Resort, a 222-acre rezoning for commercial and industrial use near I-81, and an 81.864-acre industrial rezoning south of Scholars Road. The commission will also consider approval of the August 1, 2023 meeting minutes.

• REZ23-046: Great Eastern Resort Corp. seeks to amend 6.085 acres of Massanutten Village R-4 Master Plan to change portions from Multi-Family to Open Area/Recreation for an alpine mountain coaster.
• REZ23-1038: Interchange Commercial, LLC & IC West 81, LLC request to rezone 222 acres from B-1 C and A-1 to B-1 C and I-1 C, located west of I-81, south of Cecil Wampler Road.
• REZ23-1022: Lispen, LLC requests to rezone 81.864 acres from A-1 to I-1 C, located south of Scholars Road, approximately 1,000 feet south of Cecil Wampler Road.
• Approval of minutes from the August 1, 2023 regular meeting.

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three separate rezoning requests involving industrial and resort developments. These recommendations will move the requests forward for further action. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 1, 2023, meeting.

• Approved August 1, 2023, meeting minutes with amendment (5-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ23-046 for Great Eastern Resort Corporation to allow an alpine mountain coaster and relocate 15 multi-family units (5-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ23-1038 for Interchange Commercial, LLC & IC West 81, LLC to rezone 222 acres for general business and industrial use (5-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ23-1022 for Lispen, LLC to rezone 81.864 acres from prime agricultural to industrial (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board awarded a contract to Myers Ford Company for 14 vehicles and approved a supplemental appropriation for a records preservation grant. One special use permit for a utility building was approved, while another permit and a rezoning request were tabled.

• Awarded Myers Ford Company contract for 14 vehicles for $572,166 (5-0)
• Approved $43,145 supplemental appropriation for Records Preservation Grant (5-0)
• Approved SUP23-1002 Gary L Smith for a large utility building (5-0)
• Tabled SUP23-0921 Aleksandr Bogdanov for a large utility building (5-0)
• Tabled REZ23-0185 LBD Investments rezoning request for 26.918 acres (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 9, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved a design-build contract for a new recreation center and issued a tax refund to a commercial entity. They also awarded contracts for marketing services and landfill stone, and accepted the annual tax collection report.

• Awarded Lantz Construction contract not to exceed $13.5M for indoor recreation center at Rockingham Park at the Crossroads (4-1)
• Directed Treasurer to issue $66,331 personal property tax refund to First American Commercial Bancorp Inc. (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Annual Report of Tax Collections and Uncollectible and Delinquent Taxes (5-0)
• Awarded marketing services contract to Downtown Creative not to exceed $100,000 in FY2024 (5-0)
• Awarded Frazier Quarry contract for landfill stone for an estimated $192,277.50 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2023 meeting (4-0-1)
• Tabled poultry house setback amendment pending comprehensive review and work session

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 26.918 acres on Boyers Road from agricultural to planned neighborhood use, proposing up to 280 rental units. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 5 meeting and liaison reports. No other new or unfinished business is listed.

• Rezoning REZ23-0185: 26.918 acres from A-2 to R-5, west side of Boyers Road (Rt 704), 0.2 mile north of Stone Spring Road (Rt 280), Tax Map # 125-A-194, Election District 3
• Proposed development: up to 280 residential units (max 33% 3-bedroom, rest 1-2 bedroom), all rental apartments on a single tax parcel
• Approval of minutes from July 5, 2023 regular meeting
• City Planning Commission liaison reports (July 12 and August 9)

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request to allow a 280-unit residential development on Boyers Road. The project would consist of single-family detached dwellings, duplexes, and townhomes managed as rental units. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 5, 2023, meeting.

• Recommended approval of REZ23-0185 to rezone 26.918 acres from A-2 to R-5 (5-0)
• Approved July 5, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved two rezoning requests and a $73,500 supplemental appropriation for cash proffers. They also declared several vehicles and two service weapons as surplus.

• Approved rezoning of 18.125 acres to Planned Multi-Family for Valley View Village LLC (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 12.647 acres from Medium Density Residential to General Agricultural for CSJ Family Farm, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $73,500 supplemental appropriation for Port Road Fire Station ($54,250) and School Capital Project ($19,250) (4-0)
• Declared two Glock Model 22 weapons surplus to be awarded to retiring Deputy Larry Good and Sergeant Carroll Knupp (4-0)
• Declared 9 vehicles surplus, including 6 Ford Tauruses and 2 Ford Explorers (4-0)
• Authorized staff to send a letter of support to the Town of Mount Crawford for a Preservation Trust Fund Public Access Grant
• Approved minutes of the July 12, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a five-year IT backup software contract and a supplemental appropriation for a crisis intervention training vehicle. The Board also authorized studies on short-term rentals, intensive poultry operations, and electronic messaging centers.

• Approved $322,713.89 five-year IT Backup and Recovery Software contract with SHI International Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 supplemental appropriation for Sentara Crisis Intervention Training Vehicle Grant (5-0)
• Directed Treasurer to issue $22,275 personal property tax refund to Dext Capital, LLC (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2023 meeting (3-0-2)
• Authorized staff to study impacts of intensive poultry operations, electronic messaging centers, and short-term rentals

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several rezoning requests and an ordinance amendment. The most significant items involve Great Eastern Resort Corporation's proposals to rezone over 400 acres for resort and residential development, and to amend the R-4 zoning district to allow new uses. The commission will also consider a smaller rezoning for agricultural use.

• Rezone 224.6 acres to R-4 Planned Resort (Massanutten Station), replacing existing master plans
• Rezone 197.26 acres to R-5 Planned Neighborhood (Active Adult) near Resort Drive
• Amend 11 acres of Woodstone Meadows R-5 Master Plan for commercial redesign and trail
• Ordinance amendment OA23-0700 to allow animal hospital, farm market, group home, nursing home in R-4 district
• Rezone 12.647 acres from R-2 to A-2 on Longs Pump Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three rezoning requests and one ordinance amendment submitted by Great Eastern Resort Corporation. These actions facilitate the development of a 55+ active adult community, a resort master plan, and expanded commercial uses.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment O0A23-0700 to expand Village Center area and add permitted uses in R-4 district (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning REZ23-0698 for 224.6 acres to R-4 Planned Resort (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning REZ23-0711 to amend 11 acres of Woodstone Meadows R-5 Master Plan (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning REZ23-0712 for 197.26 acres to R-5 Planned Neighborhood for a 55+ community (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 6, 2023, regular meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors relocated the law library to the Clerk's Office and transitioned the county's procurement procedures from the County Code to a resolution-based policy.

• Approved minutes of the June 14, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Adopted ordinance moving the law library to the Clerk's Office (3-0)
• Repealed centralized procurement procedures from the County Code (3-0)
• Adopted a new resolution for the Centralized Procurement Policy (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved several contracts for infrastructure and consulting, updated the FY23 school budget, and awarded health and dental insurance plans to Anthem. Additionally, the Board approved a special use permit for Brothers Craft Brewing with specific conditions.

• Approved FY23 school budget amendments including $1M for maintenance and $2.11M for capital projects (5-0)
• Awarded health and dental insurance plans to Anthem for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved SUP23-0339 for Brothers Craft Brewing at 800 North Main Street with conditions (5-0)
• Awarded earthwork and pipe installation contract to AJ Connor General Contractor Inc., Bradford W. Morris General Excavating Inc., and Partners Excavating Co. (5-0)
• Awarded $25,000 retirement plan investment consulting contract to Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC (5-0)
• Authorized donation of a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 to Rockingham County Fair (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Powell to CSEMSC Board of Directors and Jeremy Holloway as alternate (5-0)
• Appointed Meagan Driver, Jennifer Mongold, and Seth Stauffer to the Community Services Board (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests: one to rezone 1.825 acres from B-1 to A-2 in McGaheysville, and another to rezone 3.902 acres from PG to A-2 in Grottoes. The commission will also consider three staff-generated ordinance amendments to the zoning code, covering signage in the Business Interchange district, removal of definitions for 'Story' and 'Basement', and supplemental standards for wireless telecommunications facilities. The meeting will also include approval of the May 2, 2023 minutes and liaison reports.

• Rezone 1.825 acres from B-1 to A-2 at Jacob Burner Drive and Cave Hill Road (Tax Map #142-(A)-L99, L98)
• Rezone 3.902 acres from PG to A-2 south of Randall Road and Critter Lane (Tax Map #160B-(4)-L1)
• Ordinance amendment to allow special use permits for signage in BX district not meeting Table 17-707.04
• Ordinance amendment to remove 'Story' and 'Basement' from zoning definitions
• Ordinance amendment to amend supplemental standards for wireless telecommunications facilities

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two property rezonings to allow accessory dwellings and three zoning ordinance updates. The proposed amendments address signage flexibility in business districts, building height definitions, and wireless facility requirements.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 1.825 acres at 10200 Hop Hill Lane from B-1 to A-2 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 3.902 acres at 14999 Randall Road from PG to A-2 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment to allow special use permits for signage in BX districts (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment to remove 'Story' and 'Basement' definitions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment to update wireless telecommunications facility standards (5-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors authorized a general obligation bond of up to $14 million from the Commonwealth's Literary Fund for Broadway High School projects. The Board also approved a resolution allowing the Timberville Economic Development Authority to issue refinancing bonds for Sunnyside Presbyterian Home.

• Approved issuance of a not-to-exceed $14,000,000 general obligation bond for Broadway High School (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Timberville EDA to issue refinancing bonds for Sunnyside Presbyterian Home (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 10, 2023 regular meeting (4-0-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the FY24 budget, a fee compendium, and a five-year capital improvement plan, plus a proposed $2 courthouse fee. The board will also act on tabled special-use permits and hold public hearings on five new special-use permit requests, including a meat processing facility and a craft brewery. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Adoption of FY24 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for FY24-FY28
• Adoption of Fee Compendium
• Intent to adopt ordinance enacting $2 courthouse construction fee for civil and criminal cases
• Public hearings on 5 special-use permits: dwelling, meat processing, brewery, building height, woodworking shop
• Action on tabled special-use permits for Nectar Solar, Barbara Wheatley, and Melanie Tomasi

The Board of Supervisors approved the amended fiscal year 2024 annual budget totaling $518,958,328. The Board also ruled on several special use permits and authorized a deed confirmation for a road easement.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 annual budget of $518,958,328 (4-0)
• Denied SUP22-2334 Nectar Solar, LLC solar energy facility (3-1)
• Approved SUP23-0164 Barbara S. Wheatley event center with conditions (3-1)
• Approved SUP23-0329 Melanie Tomasi event center with conditions (3-1)
• Authorized Administrator King to sign the Mossy Rock Lane Deed of Confirmation (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 26, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four rezoning requests, including a 2.17-acre expansion of the Locust Grove Village master plan, a 4.97-acre rezoning to general business, a 123.288-acre rezoning to agricultural, and an 8.592-acre rezoning to general business. They will also consider a citizen-generated ordinance amendment to add Agricultural Resource Reclamation Facilities to the zoning code. The meeting includes unfinished business on a previously tabled rezoning for Valley View Village.

• REZ23-0323: Rezone 2.17 acres to PMF for Locust Grove Village expansion (7.92 acres total PMF)
• REZ23-0280: Rezone 4.97 acres to B-1C (General Business with Conditions) on McGahey Lane
• REZ23-0347: Rezone 123.288 acres from RV to A-2 (General Agricultural) on Pineville Road
• REZ23-0352: Rezone 8.592 acres to B-1C on John Wayland Highway
• OA23-0471: Citizen ordinance to add Agricultural Resource Reclamation Facilities to zoning code

The Rockingham County Planning Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of five rezoning requests and one zoning ordinance amendment. The rezoning actions included: Locust Grove Village master plan amendment for multi-family, Shifflett property for business with conditions, Coffman property for agricultural use, J&D Group for business with conditions, and Valley View Village for multi-family. The commission also recommended an ordinance amendment to allow agricultural resource reclamation facilities under biomass conversion use. All recommendations will go to the Board of Supervisors for final decision.

• Recommended approval of REZ23-0323 Cosner Investments rezoning to PMF (5-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ23-0280 Shifflett rezoning to B-1C (5-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ23-0347 Coffman rezoning to A-2 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ23-0352 J&D Group rezoning to B-1C (5-0)
• Recommended approval of OA23-0471 ordinance amendment for agricultural resource reclamation facilities (5-0)
• Removed from table and recommended approval of REZ22-2527 Valley View Village rezoning to PMF (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board held a public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget of $518,824,432 and the Capital Improvement Plan. The Board also approved a zoning ordinance amendment regarding screening options for outdoor commercial storage.

• Approved minutes of the April 12, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance amendment OA23-0371 to allow alternative screening options for outdoor commercial storage as approved by the zoning administrator (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will consider routine items like minutes and a tax refund, hear reports from VDOT and staff, and hold a joint meeting with the Massanutten Water & Sewer Authority. The main business is a public hearing on a citizen-generated zoning ordinance amendment for meat processing facilities, two rezoning requests, and three special use permits. The board will also receive the FY2023-2024 school budget proposal.

• Public hearing on OA23-093: citizen ordinance amendment to zoning code Section 17-607 for meat processing facility standards
• Public hearing on REZ22-2526: Crossroads Farm master plan amendment to allow taller buildings on 8.7-acre townhome section (292.32 acres total)
• Public hearing on REZ23-046: Massanutten Village R-4 master plan amendment to change 4.62 acres from Multi Family to Open Area/Recreation
• Public hearing on SUP23-0164: event center on Buffalo Dr (Rt 238), zoned A-2
• Public hearing on SUP23-0172 and SUP23-0197: additional dwellings on Honey Run Rd and West Mosby Rd

The Board of Supervisors updated the County's procurement policy, including raising the small purchase threshold to $80,000. They also approved a real estate tax refund and awarded contracts for benefit consulting, tire shredding, and paving.

• Approved procurement policy revisions, increasing small purchase threshold from $30,000 to $80,000 (4-0)
• Approved $38,385.72 real estate tax refund to Robinson Park VA LLC (4-0)
• Awarded 3-year benefit consulting contract to McGriff Insurance Services, LLC for $50,000 annually (4-0)
• Awarded 1-year tire shredding contract to Virginia Tire Recycling, LLC (4-0)
• Awarded Bergton Container Site Paving contract to Partners Excavating Company, Inc. for $47,021 (4-0)
• Approved $672,542.37 transfer from Penn Laird Sewer Authority to Three Springs Water and Sewer fund (4-0)
• Approved $282,183.08 supplemental appropriation for Fire/EMS salaries and benefits (4-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Wolfe-Garrison to the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two zoning ordinance amendments and a rezoning request, and will revisit a previously tabled rezoning for a multi-family development. The amendments would allow electronic message centers in agricultural districts by special use permit and permit alternative screening options. The rezoning request for 26.918 acres on Boyers Road was postponed at the applicant's request. The commission will also take action on the Valley View Village rezoning, which must be decided by May 18, 2023.

• OA23-0380: Allow electronic message centers by special use permit in A-1 and A-2 agricultural districts
• OA23-0371: Allow other screening options for outdoor commercial storage when approved by zoning administrator
• REZ23-0185: Rezone 26.918 acres on Boyers Road from A-2 to R-5 (postponed by applicant)
• REZ22-2527: Rezone 12.825 acres to PMF and expand master plan for 420 apartment units on Reservoir Street
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023 regular meeting

The Commission recommended approval for amendments allowing electronic message centers in agricultural districts and providing more flexibility for vegetative screening. A rezoning request for Valley View Village LLC was moved off the table and then placed back on the table.

• Recommended approval of OA23-0380 to allow electronic message centers in A-1 and A-2 districts via special use permit (4-1)
• Recommended approval of OA23-0371 to allow flexible screening options approved by the zoning administrator (5-0)
• Moved rezoning REZ22-2527 for Valley View LLC off the table (5-0)
• Recommended placing rezoning REZ22-2527 for Valley View LLC back on the table (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023, meeting minutes with one amendment (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors is reconvening for a recessed meeting. The agenda consists of a closed meeting to discuss a prospective business or industry locating or expanding in the county, as well as personnel matters, followed by unfinished business and adjournment.

• Closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711.A(5) to discuss a prospective business or industry expansion
• Closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711.A(1) for discussion of prospective candidates for employment and personnel matters
• Unfinished business from prior meetings

The Board of Supervisors adopted tax rates for calendar year 2023 and awarded several service contracts, including a design-build contract for the Elkton Emergency Response Station. They also authorized support for a transportation feasibility study and renamed a street in The Crossings subdivision.

• Awarded Elkton Emergency Response Station design-build contract to Harman Construction (not to exceed $4.8M) (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 tax rates: Real Estate $0.68, Personal Property $3.00, Vehicles $2.65 (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Valley Interfaith Action transportation feasibility study (5-0)
• Awarded water treatment chemical contracts to Valley Chemical Solutions, Univar Solutions USA, and George S. Coyne Chemical Company, Inc. (est. $123,252 annually) (5-0)
• Awarded SCADA repair and maintenance contract to Allen Yoho Electrical, Inc. (5-0)
• Renamed a street in The Crossings, Section Two to 'Ridge Haven Drive' (5-0)
• Appointed Joshua Montanez to the Social Services Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 8, 2023 meeting (4-0-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on March 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The main action item is the adoption of tax rates for fiscal year 2023-2024. The board will also receive updates and reports from various organizations and staff, and will hold a closed meeting for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

• Adoption of tax rates for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Update on Brent Berry Food Drive
• Presentation by Valley Interfaith Action
• Report from Virginia Department of Transportation
• Closed meeting for personnel, real property, and legal consultation

The Board of Supervisors approved several infrastructure contracts and adopted tax rates for calendar year 2023. They also authorized a letter of support for a transportation feasibility study and renamed a street in The Crossings subdivision.

• Awarded Elkton Emergency Response Station design-build contract to Harman Construction not to exceed $4.8M (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 tax rates, including Real Estate at $0.68 and Personal Property at $3.00 (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for Valley Interfaith Action transportation feasibility study (5-0)
• Awarded water treatment chemical contracts to Valley Chemical Solutions, Univar Solutions USA, and George S. Coyne Chemical Company, Inc. for estimated $123,252 (5-0)
• Awarded SCADA repair and maintenance contract to Allen Yoho Electrical, Inc. (5-0)
• Officially named a street in The Crossings, Section Two as 'Ridge Haven Drive' (5-0)
• Appointed Joshua Montanez to the Social Services Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a large-scale solar facility and rezoned 4.43 acres for multi-family housing. An ordinance amendment was adopted requiring special use permits for 18 specific business uses within the Urban Development Area. The Board also authorized several equipment and service contracts.

• Approved SUP21-213 for Knight Solar LLC large-scale solar facility (4-0)
• Approved REZ22-213 to rezone 4.43 acres to Planned Multi Family (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring special use permits for 18 B-1 and B-2 uses in the UDA (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of demo pumper fire truck from Atlantic Emergency Solutions up to $1.1M (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 Tourism Grant Proposal for Massanutten Farmers Market (4-0)
• Awarded three-year auditing services contract to PBMares (4-0)
• Awarded one-year food services contract for Regional Jail to Sysco Virginia (4-0)
• Awarded $38,308.02 contract to Carter Machinery for John Deere 850L undercarriage replacement (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a citizen-generated ordinance amendment to zoning rules for meat processing facilities, and two rezoning requests: one to allow three-story townhomes at Crossroads Farm, and another to rezone land for apartments at Massanutten Village. They will also revisit a tabled rezoning for a 420-unit apartment complex on Reservoir Street.

• OA23-093: Citizen-generated amendment to zoning code Section 17-607 for meat processing facility standards
• REZ22-2526: Crossroads Farm master plan amendment to allow 3-story townhomes on 8.7 acres (292.32-acre total plan)
• REZ23-046: Massanutten Village R-4 master plan amendment to change 4.62 acres from multi-family to open area/recreation
• REZ22-2527: Valley View Village rezoning of 12.825 acres to Planned Multi-Family for 420 apartments (tabled 2/7/2022; action required by 5/18/2023)

The Planning Commission recommended approval for an ordinance amendment regarding meat processing facility setbacks and two rezoning requests. One request involves building height adjustments for townhomes, and the other allows for a recreational alpine coaster.

• Approved February 7, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment 0A23-093 to limit 150' setbacks to holding pens and slaughter areas for meat processing facilities (5-0)
• Recommended approval of REZ22-2526 to allow a height increase up to 42 feet for 16 townhome units at Crossroads Farm (4-1)
• Recommended approval of REZ23-046 to change 4.62 acres of Massanutten Village R-4 Master Plan to Open Area/Recreation for an alpine mountain coaster (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session and then a regular meeting with public hearings on two special use permits: a Montessori school in Mount Crawford and an additional dwelling in Dayton. The board will also consider a resolution to join opioid settlement claims and a procurement action for bill processing services.

• Public hearing: SUP23-012 New Beginnings Montessori School, 7021 Arch Drive, Mount Crawford, for a school (amending SUP21-036)
• Public hearing: SUP23-047 Clifford Wenger, 116 Bridge Ln, Dayton, for an additional dwelling
• Resolution to participate in opioid settlement claims against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS
• Action item: Procurement for processing services for bills and past due invoices
• Closed meeting to discuss prospective business or industry expansion

The Board of Supervisors authorized participation in a multi-company opioid settlement and adopted new standards for commercial breeding kennels. They also approved two special use permits for a school expansion and a new dwelling, and set a seven-year waiting period for certain non-family land divisions.

• Approved participation in opioid-related claims settlement against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring a seven-year waiting period for non-family land divisions in A-1 and A-2 districts (5-0)
• Adopted supplemental standards for commercial breeding kennels, limiting operations to three litters per year (5-0)
• Approved SUP23-012 for New Beginnings Montessori School expansion at 7021 Arch Drive (5-0)
• Approved SUP23-047 for an additional dwelling at 116 Bridge Lane (5-0)
• Voted to reconsider SUP22-2334 for Nectar Solar, LLC (4-1)
• Awarded DMS Direct a procurement services contract for $19,563 annually (5-0)
• Authorized application for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve minutes, hear a VDOT report on a secondary road addition, receive staff reports, and hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a woodworking shop. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss acquiring real property and a prospective business. The agenda includes a meeting of the Lake Shenandoah Stormwater Control Authority to consider an easement.

• Public hearing on special use permit SUP22-2536 for Kevin Nolt, 3716 Dry Hollow Rd, Dayton, for a woodworking shop on A-1 zoned land
• Consideration of secondary road addition by VDOT
• Lake Shenandoah Stormwater Control Authority meeting to consider an easement
• Closed meeting for real property acquisition and prospective business discussion

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the annual Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2024-2028 and two rezoning requests: one to allow three-story townhomes at Crossroads Farm and another to rezone 12.825 acres for a 420-unit multi-family development on Reservoir Street. They will also revisit unfinished business, including a rezoning for Ridgeview Development and a tabled ordinance amendment requiring special use permits for certain business uses in the Urban Development Area.

• CIP update for FY2024-2028
• REZ22-2526: Crossroads Farm master plan amendment to allow 3-story townhomes (8.7 acres)
• REZ22-2527: Valley View Village rezoning to PMF for 420 units on Reservoir Street
• REZ22-2132: Ridgeview Development rezoning 4.43 acres to R-3 C
• OA22-2391: Ordinance to require special use permits for 18 business uses in UDA

The Commission recommended approval of an ordinance amendment requiring special use permits for certain businesses in the Urban Development Area. A rezoning request for a multi-family development was tabled, and another master plan amendment was postponed.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amendment OA22-2391 (3-1)
• Tabled rezoning request REZ22-2527 for Valley View Village LLC (4-0)
• Postponed master plan amendment REZ22-2526 for Simensen CF Properties LLC
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to amend proffers on 4.062 acres at 375 Oakwood Drive, adding the use 'Dwelling, in-house security service.' The board will also hear reports from VDOT and the City Elders of Virginia regarding Court Square Theater programming, and consider a joint resolution with the Massanutten Water and Sewer Authority. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and staff/committee reports.

• Public hearing on REZ22-2098: proffer amendment to add 'Dwelling, in-house security service' on 4.062 acres at 375 Oakwood Drive, Kratzer Rd (Rt. 753), Tax Map # 94-(A)-L110A
• Joint meeting with Massanutten Water and Sewer Authority to consider a resolution
• Report from VDOT Residency Administrator Donald F. Komara
• Concerns regarding Court Square Theater Programming from City Elders of Virginia
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2023 regular meeting

The Board of Supervisors and Massanutten Water and Sewer Authority adopted a joint resolution to acquire the Massanutten Public Service Corporation system, including a $25.8 million offer. The Board also awarded a pump station maintenance contract and approved a zoning proffer amendment.

• Adopted joint resolution to acquire Massanutten Public Service Corporation water and sewer system (5-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to deliver a fair market value offer of $25.8 million (5-0)
• Awarded one-year Pump Station Maintenance project to Bradford Morris Excavating for $397,600 (5-0)
• Approved REZ22-2098 proffer amendment for 375 Oakwood Drive to allow 'Dwelling, in-house security service' (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 11, 2023 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved Massanutten Water and Sewer Authority reorganizational meeting minutes from January 11, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a $14 million loan from the Virginia Literary Fund for classrooms and restrooms at Broadway High School. The Board also adopted a resolution refusing to enter into solar siting agreements prior to the legislative process. Several rezoning and special use permit requests were decided or tabled.

• Approved $14M Virginia Literary Fund loan for Broadway High School (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to not enter solar siting agreements before legislative process (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 14.488 acres from RR-1 to A-2 for Lindsey Severt (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 7 acres from B-1 to A-2 for Patricia A. Sellers (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Hans Lehman sawmill (5-0)
• Tabled special use permit for Nectar Solar, LLC (5-0)
• Tabled special use permit for Auggie & Victor Cardosa contractor operation (5-0)
• Elected Dewey L. Ritchie as Chair and William B. Kyger, Jr. as Vice-Chair for 2023

Planning Commission

The Rockingham County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proffer amendment to add an in-house security dwelling use to an industrially zoned 4.062-acre parcel on Kratzer Road, and will consider a staff-proposed ordinance amendment requiring special use permits for certain uses in B-1 and B-2 districts within the Urban Development Area. The commission will also revisit a previously tabled rezoning request for a 4.43-acre property on Spotswood Trail, and review the 2023 liaison schedule and annual report.

• Rezoning REZ22-2098: Proffer amendment to add 'Dwelling, in-house security service' to 4.062 acres at Kratzer Rd (Rt. 753), Tax Map #94-(A)-L110A
• Ordinance OA22-2391: Require special use permit for certain uses in B-1 and B-2 districts within Urban Development Area
• Rezoning REZ22-2132 (tabled): 4.43 acres from A-2 to R-3 C for 53-unit townhouse development near Spotswood Trail and Stone Spring Rd
• 2023 County Liaison to City Schedule and 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a proffer amendment to allow an in-house security dwelling at 375 Oakwood Drive. A proposed ordinance amendment to require special use permits for 18 business uses within the Urban Development Area was tabled for further discussion.

• Recommended approval of REZ22-2098 to add 'Dwelling, in-house security service' as an accessory use at 375 Oakwood Drive (4-0)
• Tabled ordinance amendment OA22-2391 regarding special use permits for 18 B-1 and B-2 uses in the Urban Development Area (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 6, 2022, regular meeting (4-0)