Spotsylvania County public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: R21-0003 (Pendleton) to rezone 3.217 acres at 9608 Leavells Road from Rural to R-3 for two single-family homes, and R20-0013 (Porchlight Commons) to rezone 8.4 acres at 4517 Mine Road from Commercial 2 to Residential 8 for 60 age-restricted townhomes. The commission will also review and approve the draft minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting and receive a planning update.
- Public hearing R21-0003: Rezone 3.217 acres at 9608 Leavells Road from RU to R-3 for 2 single-family homes
- Public hearing R20-0013: Rezone 8.4 acres at 4517 Mine Road from C-2 to R-8 for 60 age-restricted townhomes
- Review and approval of draft minutes from November 17, 2021
- Planning update on upcoming cases and community meetings
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a worksession to review a rezoning application (R20-0014) for the Thornburg Village mixed-use development. The applicant proposes to rezone approximately 98.3 acres from agricultural and commercial to commercial and planned development housing, allowing up to 375 residential units and about 124,000 square feet of commercial space. This is an information-only item with no action taken at this meeting.
- Rezoning of 98.3 acres from A-2 and C-3 to C-3 and PDH-5
- 375 residential units (163 single-family detached, 212 attached)
- 124,000 sq ft of commercial/retail/employment space
- Located at Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) and Morris Road (Route 606)
- Proffers include $5,308 for Fire Training & Logistics Center
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for the Four Seasons RV Campground Resort, a 300-site campground on 135 acres near Lake Anna. Staff recommends denial. The hearing was continued from November 17 to allow more public comments. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including a planning update and announcements.
- SUP21-0005: Special use permit for 300-lot RV campground on 135 acres at 16736 Days Bridge Road (Livingston District); staff recommends denial
- Planning update includes upcoming public hearings for rezoning cases R20-0013 (Porchlight Commons), R20-0014 (Thornburg Village), R21-0003 (Pendleton), and R21-0013 (Dominion Hills) on December 15
- New public hearing case R21-0016: Brooks Villas rezoning of 4.2 acres from C-2 to R-8 for 28 age-restricted units (Lee Hill)
- New preliminary plat P21-0004: Alexander's Crossing Phases 1A & 1B (Lee Hill/Berkeley)
- Technical Review Committee meetings scheduled for December 2 and 9, 2021, with multiple pre-applications and site plans
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two special use permits: a Sheetz gas station with 12 fuel dispensers and a convenience store, and a 300-lot RV campground resort. The commission will also review and approve draft minutes from a previous worksession and receive a planning update. The agenda includes only these items, with no other major decisions.
- SUP21-0006: Sheetz-Spots Corp (HHH Holdings, LLC) - special use permit for 12 fuel dispensers and convenience store on 2.83 acres at 0 Spotsylvania Pkwy
- SUP21-0005: Jeffrey Hayden/Trey Wills - special use permit for 300-lot RV campground resort on 135 acres at 16736 Days Bridge Road
- Review and approval of draft worksession minutes from October 20, 2021
- Planning update (information only)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a letter opposing the creation of a Fredericksburg Regional Transportation Authority or Committee. Additionally, they will review a short-term lease for fire department training space.
- Letter of opposition to House of Delegates regarding regional transportation authority/committee
- Lease agreement with CERESLEEINDUSTRIAL, LLC at 3591 Lee Hill Drive for $11,250 per month
- Authorization for public hearing regarding lease of space on the County's Wilderness Tower
- Water Quality Improvement Fund Grant Award for Thornburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
- Contract modification for Associates in Emergency Care, LLC for advanced life support training
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider accepting a $4,392,999.90 federal SAFER grant to hire 18 additional 24/7 firefighters for Fire Station 6 (Salem Fields), with no local match required. The board will also vote on a resolution authorizing a VDOT project agreement for a multi-use path along Salem Church Road to Harrison Road, with a $1.2 million local share not yet budgeted. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as grant acceptances, contract approvals, and appointments.
- Accept $4,392,999.90 SAFER grant to hire 18 firefighters; no local match, but $191,196 local funds over 3 years for equipment and training
- Authorize VDOT agreement for multi-use path along Salem Church Road to Harrison Road; $1.2M local share not budgeted
- Approve $250,630 federal TAP funding for the path project
- Approve contract with CDM Smith Inc. for Motts Run Water Treatment Plant expansion design
- Authorize public hearing to delay effective date of county cigarette tax
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to vote and act on homeowners' and property owners' association matters involving county-owned property, except those that would divest real property or increase financial obligations. The board will also approve a proclamation for Constitution Week, adopt a volunteer fire and rescue financial management policy, and consider several consent agenda items including a contract modification and grant applications. A closed meeting is scheduled.
- Resolution authorizing County Administrator to vote on HOA/POA matters for county-owned property
- Proclamation for Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2021
- Adoption of Volunteer Fire & Rescue Financial Management Policy and MOU
- Contract modification renewal with Samaha Associates, P.C. for architectural and engineering services
- Application for Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Grant for broadband
Planning Commission
The Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes a review and approval of the draft minutes from the August 4, 2021, meeting.
- Public Hearing: CPA17-0002 Draft 2021 Comprehensive Update
- Review and Approval: Draft Minutes from August 4, 2021
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a worksession and public comment period, with two rezoning requests on the agenda for information only. The first is a request to rezone 24.2 acres for 156 attached homes near Courthouse Green, and the second is a request to rezone 8.4 acres for 60 age-restricted attached homes on Mine Road. The commission will also receive an overview of the Historic Overlay District and the Historic Preservation Commission.
- R20-0012: Rezone 6 parcels (24.2 acres) from C-2/R-2 to R-8 for 156 single-family attached units at Courthouse Reserves, near Crestar Drive and Pool Drive
- R20-0013: Rezone 3 parcels (8.4 acres) from C-2 to R-8 for 60 age-restricted attached units at Porchlight Commons, 4517-4537 Mine Road
- Historic Overlay District and Historic Preservation Commission overview by staff
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution supporting a regional federal broadband grant application with FiberLync to serve unserved rural areas, and will vote on a proposed Verizon cell tower. The board will also discuss short-term rental recommendations, a fire station replacement update, and a determination on a subdivision application.
- Resolution supporting FiberLync federal broadband grant application (no financial cost, in-kind match)
- Vote on SUP21-0002 Claiborne Verizon Cell Tower (Berkeley District)
- Determination on R21-0011 'Linwood Estates' vs R18-0010 'Chancellor Ridge' (Chancellor District)
- Contract to W & H Resources, Inc. dba Priority Elevator for Holbert Building elevator modernization
- Lease agreement for additional Voter Registrar Office space for 2021 election
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, and will hold public hearings on a school budget adjustment, two rezoning/ordinance items, and a cell tower special use permit. They will also discuss a bond referendum resolution, employee pay adjustments, and a critical race theory resolution.
- Contract modification #4 to Marion Enterprises for Merchants Square Building Renovation
- Purchase orders for two 2022 Pierce fire apparatus for Brokenburg and Partlow stations
- Resolution regarding Critical Race Theory
- Resolution to petition Circuit Court for bond referendum
- Public hearing on R20-0008 Saddle Creek rezoning (Rappahannock Development Group)
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission is meeting to review and approve draft minutes from June 16, 2021, and to hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to County Code Section 14-10 that would allow camping on private property. The agenda also includes a planning update with information on upcoming meetings and new rezoning cases.
- Public hearing on CA21-0002, amendment to County Code 14-10 to allow camping on private property
- Review and approval of draft minutes from June 16, 2021
- Planning update includes new rezoning case R21-0011 Linwood Estates (27 acres, RU to PDH-4, 64 single-family homes)
- Upcoming public hearings: R20-0013 Porchlight Commons (8.4 acres, C-2 to R-8, 60 age-restricted townhomes) and SUP21-0001 Capital Auto (vehicle sales, 4714 Mine Road)
- Status report lists multiple pending rezoning and special use permit applications
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission is holding a worksession to review two items: a special use permit request for a vehicle sales establishment at 4714 Mine Road, and a draft amendment to the county's camping code. The camping amendment, which would allow property owners to camp on their own property with conditions, is scheduled for a public hearing on July 7, 2021. Both items are listed as information-only for this meeting, with no final action expected.
- Special use permit SUP21-0001 for Capital Auto: vehicle sales, rental, and ancillary service on 1.67 acres zoned C-3 at 4714 Mine Road
- Camping code amendment CA21-0002: would allow property owners to camp on their property with sewage disposal requirements
- Camping events exceeding 14 days would require a temporary pump and haul permit from the Virginia Department of Health
- Permanent occupancy of camping devices would not be permitted under the proposed amendment
- Public hearing for the camping code amendment scheduled for July 7, 2021
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: two rezoning requests for 7-Eleven convenience stores (R20-0009 and R20-0011) and a request to establish zoning designations on unzoned property along the new boundary with Orange County (R21-0004). The commission will also discuss initiating public hearings for a zoning ordinance update on mixed-use streets and residential parking standards, and the 2021 Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes from April 7, 2021, and a planning update.
- R20-0009: Rezone 2.32 acres at 5900 Harrison Road from Commercial 2 to Commercial 3 for a 7-Eleven with fueling stations
- R20-0011: Rezone 1.82 acres at 10803 Courthouse Road from Commercial 2 to Commercial 3 for a 7-Eleven with fuel sales
- R21-0004: Establish zoning on unzoned parcels in Livingston and Chancellor districts due to boundary adjustment with Orange County
- Discussion: Initiate advertising for public hearing on Ordinance 23-181 (mixed-use streets and residential parking standards)
- Discussion: Initiate public hearing for 2021 Comprehensive Plan update
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on proposed increases to the meals tax rate (from 4% to 5.5%) and the transient occupancy tax rate (from 5% to 7%). The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting two roads into the secondary street system, approving a contract for grounds maintenance, and an emergency purchase of a police vehicle. Additionally, the board will consider a resolution supporting federal funding for transportation projects near the new VA clinic.
- Public hearing: increase meals tax from 4% to 5.5%
- Public hearing: increase transient occupancy tax from 5% to 7%
- Accept Old Robert E. Lee Drive and Keswick Drive into secondary street system; abandon .11 miles of Old Robert E. Lee Drive
- Contract to Brightview Landscape Services for grounds maintenance
- Emergency purchase of BearCat G2 police vehicle
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget work session, likely to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The agenda is minimal, with no specific items listed beyond the work session itself, and no attachments are provided.
- Budget work session
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission is meeting to review public comments on the Comprehensive Plan update (CPA17-0002) and to approve minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the review of citizen comments on the comprehensive plan. The commission also received a planning update on upcoming cases and meetings.
- Review of public comments on Comprehensive Plan update (CPA17-0002)
- Approval of minutes from March 17, 2021
- Planning update listing upcoming public hearings for 7-11 convenience centers at 5900 Harrison Rd and 10803 Courthouse Rd
- New public hearing cases: R21-0003 Pendleton (9608 Leavells Rd), R21-0004 Zoning for Spotsy/Orange Parcels, SUP21-0004 Platinum Auto (98 Fleming St)
- Status report includes rezoning requests for 7-11 convenience centers, a 199-foot Verizon cell tower, and multiple residential developments
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider waiving its 25-day policy to expedite a rezoning for a 7-Eleven at Courthouse Road and Hood Drive, potentially saving costs on a VDOT intersection project. The Board will also vote on resolutions supporting federal funding for three capital projects and initiate zoning map amendments for unzoned property along the Orange County boundary.
- Waiver of 25-day policy for rezoning R20-0011 (7-Eleven at Courthouse Road and Hood Drive)
- Resolutions supporting federal Community Project Funding for Fire/Rescue Station 3 (Partlow), new Station 12 (Massaponax), and Motts Water Treatment Plant Expansion
- Initiation of zoning map amendments for unzoned property along the new Orange County boundary
- Public hearings for R17-0005 and SUP17-0003 (Radio Reconnaissance Technologies, Inc., Team Crucible, LLC)
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors is holding a special session with public hearings on the FY 2022 budget, the 2021 tax rate, and the FY 2022–2026 Capital Improvements Plan. These hearings are opportunities for residents to comment on the county's proposed spending and tax levels for the coming fiscal year. The board will also set the date for its next regular meeting.
- Public hearing on FY 2022 budget
- Public hearing on 2021 tax rate
- Public hearing on FY 2022–2026 Capital Improvements Plan
- Next meeting scheduled for April 6, 2021 at Massaponax High School
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests (Chancellor Ridge/Old Plank Partners LLC and KW Commercial LLC) and a camping code amendment, followed by a work session on the FY 2022 budget. The consent agenda includes contract modifications, grant applications, and a resolution on organ transplant travel risks.
- Public hearings on rezonings R18-0010 (Chancellor Ridge) and R19-0010 (KW Commercial)
- FY 2022 Budget Work Session
- Resolution on risks of traveling to China for organ transplants
- Contract modification #2 to Robert King Construction for facility services
- Grant applications for highway safety and NG911/ESInet projects
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Hazel Run Glen, a proposed 110-home subdivision on Harrison Road. The commission will also review the FY2022-26 Capital Improvement Plan for conformity with the Comprehensive Plan, and consider approval of minutes from two prior meetings.
- Public hearing: R19-0014 Hazel Run Glen, 58.1 acres at 5430 Harrison Rd., rezoning from R-1 to PDH-2 for 110 single-family homes
- Discussion: CPA21-0001 FY2022-26 Capital Improvement Plan Comprehensive Plan conformity review
- Approval of minutes from February 17 and March 3, 2021 meetings
- Planning update includes new public hearing cases R21-0001 Germanna Terrace and R21-0002 Tidewater Auto Service
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission is holding a worksession to hear a presentation from Utilities Staff and to review two rezoning requests. The main item is R20-0009, a request to rezone 2.32 acres at 5900 Harrison Road from C-2 to C-3 for a convenience store and fuel station. The meeting also includes a second rezoning request (R20-0011) and public comment.
- Rezoning of 2.32 acres at 5900 Harrison Road from C-2 to C-3 for a 7-Eleven convenience store and fuel dispensing
- Property located at southwest quadrant of Harrison Road (Route 620) and Leavells Road (Route 639) intersection
- Applicant: Sunshine Lodging LLC (VRE Harrison Road, LLC)
- Proffers submitted with application
- Presentation by Utilities Staff (information only)
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider approving two grant applications for the FFY22 Highway Safety Grant Program: one for selective enforcement of alcohol violations ($142,200) and one for speed enforcement ($114,100). The board will also vote on a resolution urging the governor to ease pandemic restrictions on small businesses, and will hear a presentation on the School Board's FY 2022 budget. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several contracts and appointments, plus a proclamation honoring Black History Month.
- Grant application for $142,200 for alcohol enforcement, with $71,100 in-kind match and $12,298 fringe costs
- Grant application for $114,100 for speed enforcement, with $57,050 in-kind match and $9,224 fringe costs
- Resolution urging Governor to ease restrictions on small businesses
- Contract modification #1 with Timmons Group, Inc. for GIS support services
- Cost share agreement with Nirvi Enterprises, LLC, Chick-Fil-A, Inc, & W.H. Bass, Inc. for water & sewer improvements
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission is holding a worksession with three information-only items: a GIS staff presentation, a draft amendment to County Code Section 14-10 that would allow property owners to camp on their own land (currently prohibited except at approved commercial facilities), and a rezoning application (R20-0008) for the Saddle Creek project proposing 101 single-family homes on 48.42 acres. No final votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.
- Draft amendment to Section 14-10 would allow property owners to camp on their own property, limited to 2 sites/devices and 14 days per 60-day period
- Rezoning R20-0008: 48.42 acres from R-1 to PDH-3 for 101 single-family detached homes at Saddle Creek (Parcels 22-A-103, 22-11-4B, 22-11-5)
- Proffers include 10-foot paved trail along Piedmont Drive, 20-foot landscape buffers, and stormwater management facilities
- GIS staff presentation (information only, no attachments)
- Public comment period and new business items on agenda
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a budget amendment and appropriation of $362,500 to fund a Small Business Reimbursement Program, which provides up to $5,000 per business for COVID-19-related expenses. The board will also discuss a budget adjustment for $499 bonuses for full-time employees and prorated bonuses for part-time employees, with an additional allocation to small business relief. The consent agenda includes various contracts, grants, and appointments.
- Budget amendment of $362,500 for Small Business Reimbursement Program
- Budget adjustment for $499 bonuses for full-time employees and prorated bonuses for part-time employees
- Contract to Boarman Kroos Vogel Group, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for Fire/Rescue Company 3 and Company 12
- Contract to Commonwealth Irrigation and Landscape Corporation for grounds maintenance services
- Letter of support to prolong name change on Jefferson Davis Hwy during pandemic
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning and special use permit for a security training facility at 6116 Jefferson Davis Highway. The commission will also elect officers for the coming year, approve the 2021 meeting schedule, and review a preliminary plat for the Afton Villas subdivision.
- Public hearing on R17-0005: Rezoning of 69.9 acres from Agricultural 2 (A-2) to Industrial 2 (I-2) for a security training facility (Team Crucible, LLC)
- Public hearing on SUP17-0003: Special use permit for a security training facility at 6116 Jefferson Davis Hwy
- Review of P20-0004: Afton Villas Preliminary Plat (Battlefield District)
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Planning Commission
- Approval of 2021 Planning Commission meeting schedule
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes contracts for the Merchants Square Building renovation, an automated call tracking system for emergency dispatch, wine sales at the Visitors Center, and courthouse interior projects. They will also vote on resolutions for a connector road project and I-395/95 Commuter Choice Program applications, and hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Spotsylvania Mall. The meeting includes reports from VDOT and an update on the county's ISO rating, plus a budget adjustment for sheriff's office bonuses.
- Contract to Marion Enterprises, Inc. for Merchants Square Building Renovation
- Contract to Priority Dispatch Corp. for Automated Call Tracking System for Emergency Medical & Fire Dispatching
- Resolution approving fully funding UPC 111456: Rte 2092/Rte 2087 Connector Road Project
- Resolution approving I-395/95 Commuter Choice Program applications
- Public hearing on R19-0013 Spotsylvania Mall Company (Bonaventure Investments, LLC) rezoning
Board of Supervisors
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a chair and vice-chair and adopting the 2021 meeting schedule. The board will also consider directing $2.4 million reserved for schools and $2.0 million for county technology and building access improvements, approve a new Child Protective Services supervisor position, and hold public hearings on leasing office space for Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and the FY 21-26 Secondary Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
- Direction on $2.4M reserved for schools
- Direction on $2.0M for county technology and building access improvements
- Additional 1.00 FTE for Child Protective Services Supervisor
- Public hearing: lease office space for Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger
- Public hearing: FY 21-26 Secondary Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission is meeting to receive a planning update and consider a resolution to relocate its February 3, 2021, meeting to the Marshall Center Auditorium to accommodate expected public interest in the Team Crucible rezoning and special use permit applications. The agenda includes no new public hearing cases or preliminary plats, and the update covers upcoming meetings, community engagement efforts, and a status report of pending rezoning and special use permit cases.
- Resolution to move Feb. 3, 2021, 7 p.m. meeting to Marshall Center Auditorium, 8800 Courthouse Road, for R17-0005 and SUP17-0003 (Team Crucible security training facility)
- R17-0005 and SUP17-0003 rescheduled because applicant failed to post property per ordinance
- R19-0013 Aura at Towne Centre: BOS hearing 1/26/2021; PC recommended approval 4-3 on 12/2/20
- R19-0011 Upper Spotsy Redevelopment Project: BOS approved 12/08/2020, 5-2 vote
- R18-0010 Chancellor Ridge: PC recommended approval 5-2 on 1/6/2021; BOS hearing date TBD
Planning Commission
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on R18-0010, a request to rezone 27.16 acres from Rural to Planned Development Housing 4 for 64 single-family homes. The commission will also review and approve minutes from November 4, 2020, and discuss the release of the draft Comprehensive Plan GeoHub website for public comment. The agenda includes a planning update and a resolution to move the meeting.
- Public hearing on R18-0010 Chancellor Ridge: rezoning 27.16 acres from RU to PDH-4 for 64 single-family homes, with proffers and 30% open space
- Review and approval of minutes from November 4, 2020
- Worksession on release of draft Comprehensive Plan GeoHub website for public review and comment
- Planning update: S-Power Phase 5 site plan approved 12/16/2020; upcoming Technical Review Committee meeting on Jan 7, 2021
- Resolution to move meeting