Stafford County, Virginia

Board of Social Services

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The committee is holding a working group meeting to review the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) ranking criteria and a sample deed of conservation easement template. Members will also continue discussions regarding the Comprehensive Plan review.

• Review of PDR Ranking Criteria
• Discussion of County Sample Deed of Conservation Easement Template
• Comprehensive Plan review and comments

Board of Zoning Appeals

Architectural Review Board

Historical Commission

Planning Commission Meetings

Utilities Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comments, unfinished business, new business, liaison reports, the director’s report, and commission member comments. No specific contracts, ordinances, or policy changes are listed.

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Board of Supervisors

Joint Schools Working Committee

Hidden Lake Service District

Economic Development Authority

Board of Social Services

Agricultural/PDR Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission Meetings

Board of Supervisors

Historical Commission

Architectural Review Board

Planning Commission Meetings

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission Meetings

Agricultural/PDR Commission

Board of Social Services

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Telecommunications Commission

Utilities Commission

Planning Commission Meetings

Joint Schools Working Committee

Economic Development Authority

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Board of Supervisors

Board of Social Services

Agricultural/PDR Commission

American with Disabilities Act Grievance Committee

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission Meetings

Board of Supervisors

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission Meetings

Economic Development Authority

Board of Social Services

Agricultural/PDR Commission

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

Planning Commission Meetings

Board of Supervisors

Economic Development Authority

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Stafford County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to handle routine business. Items include approval of minutes, public comments, reports from the director and liaison, and member comments. No specific policy changes, contracts, or projects are listed on the agenda.

Agricultural/PDR Commission

Board of Social Services

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Stafford County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive public comments, discuss unfinished and new business, hear liaison and director reports, and allow member comments. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

The meeting unanimously approved the minutes from April 20, 2026. The commission accepted a bylaw amendment lowering the quorum requirement from four members to three. It also approved changing the title from “Chairman” to the gender‑neutral “Chair.” A motion to adopt all updated bylaws except Article 3.1, which keeps the Planning Commission seat, passed with four votes and one abstention.

• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Lowered quorum requirement from four to three members (accepted)
• Changed title from “Chairman” to “Chair” (approved)
• Adopted all bylaw updates except Article 3.1, keeping Planning Commission seat (4‑0‑1)
• Supported painting a community mural on Curtis Park Pool House (no vote recorded)

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Economic Development Authority

The Stafford County Economic Development Authority will discuss several new‑business items, including a bond fee comparison chart and a draft bond application, an engagement letter for an audit, and a marketing & events contract. The board will also elect officers for Chairman, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. A closed session is scheduled to consider matters under Virginia Code § 2.2‑3711 A5 and A6.

• Bond fee comparison chart & draft bond application
• PB Mares engagement letter for audit
• Marketing & events contract
• Election of officers: Chairman, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary
• Closed session on § 2.2‑3711 A5 and A6

Planning Commission Meetings

The Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss draft revisions to several chapters of the plan. The session includes reviews of policies, appendices, and land use recommendations.

• Draft revisions to Chapter 4 led by Transportation Planning and Funding Manager Matthew Lehane
• Future land use recommendations for Chatham & Berea TDA
• Discussion on revitalization in Chapter 3
• Review of Chapter 2 policies
• Project timeline discussion

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will discuss the Potomac Creek Data Center application, which was previously addressed at the Board of Supervisors meeting on July 7, 2026. The agenda also includes routine items such as public presentations, reports from the chairman, cemetery committee, and commission members, and standard agenda approvals. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Potomac Creek Data Center application – discussion (referencing July 7, 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting)
• Public presentations – opportunity for community input
• Chairman's report
• Cemetery Committee report
• Reports by commission members

Telecommunications Commission

The Telecommunications Commission will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Chief Information Officer Andrew Spence will lead a discussion regarding negotiations for the Comcast franchise agreement.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Discussion of Comcast franchise agreement negotiations

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will review the comprehensive plan compliance and zoning reclassification for Fire and Rescue Station #9. The body will also consider amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding drive-through facilities. Several items related to the Accokeek Center have been deferred.

• Comprehensive plan compliance review for Fire and Rescue Station #9 on tax map parcel 21-49V
• Zoning reclassification from P-TND to B-2 for Fire and Rescue Station #9 on tax map parcel 21-49V
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sec. 28-25 and Sec. 28-102 regarding drive-through facilities
• Deferred items for Accokeek Center including comprehensive plan amendments and heavy industrial zoning
• New TRC submission for a 3.83-acre lumber storage facility south of Sanford Dr

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss initiating a referendum for a local general retail sales tax of up to 1% for school construction and renovations. The meeting also includes several public hearings on zoning and comprehensive plan amendments, as well as various transportation and utility contracts.

• Proposed referendum for a local general retail sales tax of up to 1% for school construction or renovations
• Zoning reclassification from A-1 Agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial for the Potomac Creek Campus (Tax Map Parcel No. 38-126)
• Comprehensive Plan amendment regarding the siting of high-voltage electric transmission lines
• Contract with BKV Group DC, PLLC for the design of a new courthouse building
• Grant agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation for a Safe Streets 4 All grant

Architectural Review Board

Historical Commission

Planning Commission Meetings

The Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update Sub-Committee will meet to discuss community outreach and public input. The group will review draft revisions to Chapter 7 and the Chatham TDA Chapter 3 draft. Discussions will also cover 20-year growth projections and the project timeline.

• Review of Chapter 7 draft revisions
• Review of Chatham TDA Chapter 3 draft
• Discussion of 20-year growth projections
• Evaluation of community meeting input

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will vote on several zoning reclassifications, including converting parcel 46‑1 from agricultural to heavy industrial. It will also consider a residential-to‑commercial change for 801 Telegraph Road. Deferred items include a comprehensive‑plan amendment for higher‑density commercial development and a review of an electric substation proposal. A request to extend time limits for multiple pending applications will also be addressed.

• Proposed reclassification of Tax Map Parcel No. 46‑1 (RC23155322) from A‑1 Agricultural to M‑2 Heavy Industrial – Ordinance O26‑27, Resolution R26‑224 (time limit Oct 2 2026)
• Proposed reclassification of Tax Map Parcel No. 13‑46 (801 Telegraph Road) from R‑1 Suburban Residential to B‑1 Convenience Commercial – Ordinance O26‑28, Resolution R26‑225 (time limit Oct 2 2026)
• Deferred amendment to the 2016‑2036 Comprehensive Plan for higher‑density commercial on parcels 38‑96, 38‑74A, 38‑45, etc. – Resolutions R26‑125 (approval) and R26‑126 (denial)
• Deferred review of compliance for a proposed electric substation on parcels 38‑44A, 38‑45, 38‑45H, etc. – Resolutions PCR26‑17 (approval) and PCR26‑18 (denial)
• Request to grant time‑limit extensions for multiple zoning reclassifications and conditional‑use permits (e.g., Celebrate Virginia, 100 Shenandoah Lane) – Resolutions PCR26‑21 (approval) and PCR26‑22 (denial)

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The committee will hold a working group meeting to elect a Vice Chair. Members will also continue a working group discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan review and comments.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Working group discussion on Comprehensive Plan review and comments

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services will meet to discuss county and state budgets for 2027. The agenda also includes reviews of foster care and benefit program statistics.

• 2027 County and State budgets
• Foster care statistics
• Benefit programs statistics and HR1 update
• Recruitment update

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider several land‑use actions, including rezoning a corporate office site, a conditional use permit for a commercial kennel, and utility easements. It will also vote on fee changes for stormwater management and a lease termination with Ameresco Stafford, LLC. Additional items include authorizing a grant application for additional firefighters and publicizing a hearing on a water‑main project.

• Rezoning of Tax Map Parcel No. 38‑83L (GDC Corporate Office) from B‑3 to M‑1 (Proposed Ordinance O26‑24)
• Conditional Use Permit request for a commercial kennel on Tax Map Parcel No. 28‑37F (Proposed Resolution R26‑121 or R26‑122)
• Lease termination with Ameresco Stafford, LLC (Proposed Resolution R26‑244)
• Permanent utility easement to Dominion Energy Virginia (Proposed Resolution R26‑144)
• Increase of fees for Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (Proposed Ordinances O26‑15 and O26‑19)

The Board of Supervisors approved the termination of a landfill lease with Ameresco Stafford, LLC. They also authorized the County Administrator to apply for a SAFER grant to hire additional career firefighters.

• Approved regular agenda with Fire and Rescue add-on (7-0)
• Authorized application for 25 SAFER grant for firefighter hiring (7-0)
• Approved termination of landfill lease with Ameresco Stafford, LLC (7-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss and take action on several emergency residential and group home requests. A significant portion of the meeting is designated as a closed session to discuss medical records.

• Emergency Group Home Request (Case Presentation #1)
• Emergency Residential Request (Case Presentation #2)
• Emergency Therapeutic Foster Home (Case Presentation #3)
• Request for Group Home by RACSB/Jessica Wince
• Request for IL Program by Sarah Taylor/DSS

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting. It will approve prior minutes, receive public comments, discuss unfinished and new business, hear liaison and director reports, and allow member comments. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The Chesapeake Bay Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception request by Matan Crossroads LLC to extend a prior resolution, allowing a second resource protection area crossing on Tax Map Parcel 46-4. The board will also consider approval of the February 23, 2026 draft minutes. The Wetlands Board will consider approval of its April 20, 2026 draft minutes, and the Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board will consider approval of its February 23, 2026 draft minutes.

• Public hearing on AP26157182 – special exception extension request for Matan Crossroads LLC (Tax Map Parcel 46-4)
• Approval of Chesapeake Bay Board draft minutes dated February 23, 2026
• Approval of Wetlands Board draft minutes dated April 20, 2026
• Approval of Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board draft minutes dated February 23, 2026

Economic Development Authority

The Stafford County Economic Development Authority will vote on a refinancing bond for Mary Washington Healthcare. The board is set to approve a $500,000 flat issuance fee and waive the $5,000 annual administrative fee. Additional items include updates on the VA Mint investment and a public presentation on bond opportunities.

• Approve $500,000 flat issuance fee for Mary Washington Healthcare bond refinancing
• Waive $5,000 annual administrative fee for the same bond
• VA Mint investment update reporting $904,000 held by the EDA
• Presentation on bond opportunities by McGuire Wood Consulting
• Closed session to discuss matters under Code of Virginia § 2.2‑3711 A 5 and 6

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will decide on several conditional‑use permits, including a fence taller than four feet in the B‑2 urban commercial district and solar facilities on parcels 45‑133B and 45‑220M. It will also review compliance of a proposed solar facility with the Comprehensive Plan and consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that adds new sections for high‑voltage electric transmission line siting. Additionally, the commission will address a Board of Supervisors resolution to amend zoning code definitions for drive‑through facilities.

• Conditional use permit for a fence taller than 4 ft in B‑2 zone, Parcel 37‑25 (Resolutions R26‑200/201)
• Compliance review of proposed solar facility on parcels 45‑133B & 45‑220M (Resolutions PCR26‑33/34)
• Conditional use permit for solar facility in A‑1 zone on parcels 45‑133B & 45‑220M (Resolutions R26‑202/203)
• Amendment to Comprehensive Plan adding sections 3.12 & 3.13 for high‑voltage transmission lines (Resolution R26‑243)
• Board of Supervisors Resolution R26‑215 to amend zoning code definitions and off‑street parking requirements for drive‑through facilities

Historical Commission

Local Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)

The Local Finance Board will consider approval of the minutes from its March 3, 2026 meeting. It will also conduct a review of the OPEB investment performance. The agenda includes a public comment period and other business.

• Approval of OPEB Local Finance Board meeting minutes of March 3, 2026
• Investment performance review of OPEB
• Public comment period
• Other business

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider issuing revenue bonds to refinance business projects for Mary Washington Healthcare and its affiliates. The meeting also includes a large consent agenda featuring various infrastructure contracts, board appointments, and road petitions.

• Proposed revenue bonds to refinance Mary Washington Healthcare projects
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding drive-through use requirements
• Petitions to VDOT for street acceptance at White Oak Reserve, Potomac Church Farms, and River Creek
• Funding for striping and crosswalks near Colonial Forge High School entrances
• Proposed public hearing to award bonuses to various county employees

The Board approved a motion to let Ms. Evans participate remotely and adopted the regular agenda as amended. It approved the consent agenda, removing items 2, 3, 4, 19, 27, 28, 29, and 30. The Board then approved Resolution R26-197 for OpenGov software expenditures, Resolution R26-213 affirming VDOT project funding, and Resolution R26-214 funding improvements to Hulls Chapel Road. All approvals recorded a 6‑yea, 0‑no vote with one member absent.

• Approved remote participation for Ms. Evans (6-0-1)
• Approved the regular agenda as amended (6-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda without items 2,3,4,19,27,28,29,30 (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution R26-197 for OpenGov software additional expenditures (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution R26-213 affirming county commitment to VDOT project funding (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution R26-214 budgeting improvements to Hulls Chapel Road (6-0-1)
• Approved appointments to county boards and commissions listed on consent agenda (6-0-1)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review the 2026 Draft Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2, and request public comments. It will provide an update on potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts, including the Slavery Related Resource – Phillips House Duplex (Burnside Manor) at 901 Northside. The board will also review a draft letter introducing the Historic Resource Overlay Districts to property owners and approve the minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting.

• Review and request comments on 2026 Draft Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2
• Update on Potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts, including Phillips House Duplex (Burnside Manor) at 901 Northside
• Review draft letter introducing Historic Resource Overlay Districts to property owners
• Approve minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting
• Public presentations

The June 1, 2026 Stafford County Architectural Review Board meeting was cancelled at 6:17 pm because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several requests for the Potomac Creek Campus, including a zoning change to Heavy Industrial and a permit for a 70-foot data center building. The body will also consider a sign plan for Courthouse West and a subdivision waiver for Tough Builders Division.

• Proposed zoning reclassification from A-1 Agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial for Potomac Creek Campus (Parcel 38-126)
• Conditional Use Permit for a data center building up to 70 feet and an electrical substation at Potomac Creek Campus
• Comprehensive Plan amendment for higher density commercial development at Potomac Creek Campus
• Conditional Use Permit for signage exceeding zoning limits at Courthouse West (Parcel 29-80)
• Subdivision ordinance waiver regarding lot frontage and street dedication for Tough Builders Division (Parcel 56-59D)

The May 27, 2026 Stafford County Planning Commission meeting included public presentations on data center impacts, water usage, and energy concerns. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal decisions were recorded in the minutes excerpt.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three applications regarding property use and setback requirements. These include two variance requests and one request for a special exception to operate a business.

• Variance request for front yard setbacks at 245 Paynes Lane (V26-03/26156927)
• Variance request for setback requirements at 165 Shelton Shop Road (V26-02/26157087)
• Special exception request for a sports training facility at 316 Storck Road (SE26-03/26157085)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review fire and rescue updates and utility agreements. Discussions include revenue sharing with Stafford County Public Schools and communication equipment on specific water tanks.

• Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) utilities service agreement
• Communication equipment on George Washington, Hartwood, and Griffis-Widewater water tanks
• Revenue sharing with Stafford County Public Schools
• Fire and Rescue quarterly update

The Board heard Chief Cardello’s April statistics, staffing challenges, and upcoming projects for Hartwood, Widewater, and the regional airport. He discussed grant opportunities, response‑time goals, and future budget requests, but no items were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning Commission Meetings

The Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update Sub-Committee is meeting to review outreach efforts and draft revisions. The body will discuss survey results and specific updates to Chapters 6 and 7 of the plan.

• Review of survey results and community meeting planning
• Discussion of draft revisions to Chapter 6
• Discussion of draft revisions to Chapter 7
• Evaluation of capacity and TDA revisions
• Discussion regarding affordable housing

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several zoning reclassifications and conditional use permits. Key items include development requests for the Buc-ee's of Stafford and Market at Austin Ridge projects, as well as a land lease for the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc.

• Lease of 6.5 acres near Aquia Landing Park to Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc.
• Restricted parking ordinance for certain streets in Liberty Knolls subdivision
• Conditional use permit for Vantage VA41 electrical substation
• Rezoning and conditional use permits for Buc-ee's of Stafford, including fuel sales and a plat vacation
• Rezoning and conditional use permits for Market at Austin Ridge for drive-throughs, fuel sales, and storage warehouses

The Board voted 5‑0 to allow Supervisor Allen to participate remotely. It then voted 6‑0 to approve the regular agenda. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved remote participation for Supervisor Allen (5-0)
• Approved the regular agenda (6-0)

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 20 meeting. It accepted a bylaw amendment to reduce the quorum requirement from four to three members. The terminology was changed from “Chairman” to the gender‑neutral “Chair.” All updated bylaw changes were approved except for Article 3.1, which kept the non‑voting Planning Commission seat (4 votes in favor, 1 abstention). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted quorum reduction from 4 to 3 members (bylaw amendment)
• Approved changing title from "Chairman" to "Chair"
• Approved all updated bylaws except Article 3.1, retaining Planning Commission seat (4‑0‑1)

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The committee is holding a working group meeting to elect a Vice Chair. Members will also continue a discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan review and comments.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Working Group Discussion on Comprehensive Plan review and comments

The Stafford County Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee meeting on May 18, 2026 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made.

Board of Zoning Appeals

Economic Development Authority

The Stafford County Economic Development Authority approved a resolution to issue up to $98 million in healthcare revenue bonds for Mary Washington Healthcare. The bonds will fund the refunding of prior hospital debt and related costs. The Authority also discussed bond issuance fees and administrative matters.

• Approval of $98,000,000 healthcare revenue bonds for Mary Washington Healthcare
• Consideration of bond issuance fees and administrative fees
• Discussion of bond purchase contract, loan agreement, and trust agreement
• Public hearing on healthcare facilities revenue and refunding bonds
• Review of loan committee reports, including payoff of Columbus Cartography

The Economic Development Authority voted to approve a $500,000 flat‑fee bond issuance for Mary Washington Healthcare and to waive the annual administrative fee. The Board also approved the related Bond Purchase Contract, Loan Agreement and Trust Agreement, and ratified the April 17, 2026 meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $500,000 flat‑fee bond issuance to Mary Washington Healthcare, waiving annual admin fee (7‑0)
• Approved Bond Purchase Contract, Loan Agreement, and Trust Agreement for the MWHC bond (7‑0)
• Approved April 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for April 2026 (7‑0)

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee will meet on May 13, 2026 to discuss the draft Transportation Funding Report. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Discussion of the draft Transportation Funding Report

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will review several zoning reclassifications and proffer amendments, primarily focused on industrial development in Falmouth. The body is also considering a conditional use permit for a data center building height of 70 feet and an electrical substation.

• Proposed zoning change from Office (B-3) to Light Industrial (M-1) for GDC Corporate Office (Venture Business Park)
• Proposed zoning change from Agricultural (A-1) and Light Industrial (M-1) to Heavy Industrial (M-2) for Stafford Technology Campus
• Conditional use permit for a 70-foot data center building and electrical substation at Potomac Creek Campus
• Proffer amendment for Potomac Church Tech Center on tax map parcel 39-71A
• Subdivision ordinance waiver for lot frontage and street dedication for Tough Builders Division

Utilities Commission

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission is reviewing requests for comments on cemetery impacts related to the Potomac Creek Data Center and Stafford County High School addition. The body will also provide updates on historic structure reports and the Comprehensive Plan.

• Potomac Creek Data Center Application Proffers: Seddon Family Cemetery and ‘Oaklands’ review
• Stafford County High School Addition Application: AA Cemetery and Flatford Family Cemetery
• Comprehensive Plan Update: 2nd review and comment
• Status updates on Government Island interpretive sign and Magistrates Historic Structure Report grant
• Bloomington Interpretive Plan work session

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will discuss authorizing the County Administrator to submit a Safe Streets 4 All federal grant application. Other agenda items include utility contracts, land‑use appointments, and several proclamations recognizing community events. The meeting also includes routine approvals of past meeting minutes and budget appropriations for road repairs.

• Authorize the County Administrator to apply for a Safe Streets 4 All federal grant (R26-170)
• Approve purchase agreement with Mill Run Mitigation LLC for wetland and stream credits for the Brooke Road realignment project (R26-163)
• Approve contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. for PFAS removal system design at Smith Lake Water Treatment Plant (R26-63)
• Approve lease amendment for the Gauntlet Golf Course (R26-164)
• Budget and appropriate prior‑year fund balance for road repairs in the Hidden Lake Service District (R26-158)

The Board of Supervisors approved the amended regular agenda and the consent agenda (excluding items 17, 20, 21, and 22) with a 7‑0 vote. Subsequent motions approved Resolution R26‑158 to appropriate prior‑year funds for Hidden Lake road repairs, Resolution R26‑164 for a lease amendment of the Gauntlet Golf Course, grant agreements R26‑167 and R26‑149 for open‑space acquisition, and Resolution R26‑150 appointing Jennifer Himmelstein as Purchase of Development Rights Administrator, each by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved regular agenda (amended) – Yea: (7) Diggs, Guy, Evans, Yeung, Allen, English, Vanuch
• Approved consent agenda (excluding items 17, 20, 21, 22) – Yea: (7) Diggs, Guy, Evans, Yeung, Allen, English, Vanuch
• Approved Resolution R26‑158 to appropriate prior‑year fund balance for Hidden Lake road repairs – Yea: (7) Diggs, Guy, Evans, Yeung, Allen, English, Vanuch
• Approved Resolution R26‑164 to amend lease for the Gauntlet Golf Course – Yea: (7) Diggs, Guy, Evans, Yeung, Allen, English, Vanuch
• Approved Resolution R26‑167 granting funds from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation for open‑space easements – Yea: (7) Diggs, Guy, Evans, Yeung, Allen, English, Vanuch
• Approved Resolution R26‑149 granting funds from the Virginia Department of Forestry for open‑space easements – Yea: (7) Diggs, Guy, Evans, Yeung, Allen, English, Vanuch
• Approved Resolution R26‑150 appointing Jennifer Himmelstein as Purchase of Development Rights Administrator – Yea: (7) Diggs, Guy, Evans, Yeung, Allen, English, Vanuch
• Appointed district representatives to various commissions (items 8‑12) – Yea: (7) Diggs, Guy, Evans, Yeung, Allen, English, Vanuch

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing a draft of the Cultural Resource section for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update. The board is also discussing potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts and a draft letter to property owners.

• Review of 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update: Cultural Resource Section Draft
• Discussion of Historic Resource Overlay District for Phillips House Duplex (Burnside Manor) at 901 Northside
• Review of draft letter introducing HROD to property owners

Joint Schools Working Committee

The Joint Schools Working Committee will hold a tour of the Academy of Technology and Innovation. It will also discuss legislative initiatives and set dates for future meetings. No old business or decisions are listed.

• Overview and tour of the Academy of Technology and Innovation
• Discussion of legislative initiatives
• Setting of the committee calendar for future meetings

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Sub-Committee will meet to review outreach efforts and draft revisions, specifically focusing on Chapter 4 regarding transportation planning and funding. The meeting will also address capacity evaluations and new Transportation Development Agendas.

• Discussion of Chapter 4 transportation planning and funding
• Review of public engagement strategy and comment submissions
• Capacity evaluation maps and statistics
• Discussion of new Transportation Development Agendas (TDA)
• Matthew Lehane to lead discussion on transportation planning

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss adopting and appropriating the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and setting the Calendar Year 2026 real estate tax rate. The meeting includes public hearings on water and sewer fee increases and the establishment of reclaimed water service rates.

• Proposed Ordinance O26-05: Increases in water and sewer user fees and new reclaimed water service user fee rates for FY2027, 2028, and 2029
• Proposed Resolution R26-48: Setting the CY2026 real estate tax rate and solar facility rate
• Proposed Resolutions R26-49 and R26-51: Adoption and appropriation of the FY2027 budget
• Proposed Resolutions R26-105 and R26-50: FY2027 VPSA bond issuance and FY2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program
• Proposed Resolution R26-159: Comprehensive Plan amendments regarding power line routing

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the regular agenda as amended to include add‑on items for Item 4 and Item 6. The motion passed with six yeas and no nays; Dr. Yeung was absent. No other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved regular agenda amendment to add items for Item 4 and Item 6 (6‑0)

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Stafford County Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will meet to review staff updates, including the introduction of a new Land Conservation Specialist and a status report on PDR projects. The commission will discuss a draft 2026 work plan and unfinished business items such as a new PDR round with an adjusted financing proposal, farmers market updates, and continued review of the comprehensive plan. Routine agenda items such as approvals of minutes and public presentations will also be addressed.

• Introduction of new Land Conservation Specialist (staff update)
• Status update on PDR projects (staff update)
• Review of draft 2026 work plan (new business)
• Discussion of new PDR round and adjusted financing proposal (unfinished business)
• Farmers market updates (unfinished business)

The Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee approved several unanimous motions, including modifying the agenda, accepting the revised agenda, and approving the March 23 minutes. Members also approved a review of the PDR matrix and set a May 18 work session to examine the comprehensive plan. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm.

• Modified agenda to add Board Vacancies and Vice Chair election (4-0)
• Accepted the modified agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved motion to review the PDR matrix (4-0)
• Approved motion to make May 18 a work session on the comprehensive plan (4-0)
• Removed meeting start time review from agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session focused on the county budget. No specific budget items or amounts are listed in the agenda. The session is intended for discussion and review of budget matters.

• Budget work session

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission is holding a work session on April 22, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a closed meeting.

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will consider a series of requests related to electric substations, conditional use permits, zoning reclassifications, and a comprehensive‑plan amendment for the Potomac Creek Campus and the Accokeek Center. Items include compliance reviews for proposed substations on parcels 37‑30 and 38‑126, conditional use permits for those substations, a zoning change from A‑1 to M‑2, and a request to extend time limits for these actions. The commission will vote on approval or denial resolutions for each item.

• Review compliance for proposed electric substation on Parcel 37‑30 (Project COM25156787) – PCR26-25 (approval) or PCR26-26 (denial), deadline June 21, 2026
• Conditional use permit for electric substation on Parcel 37‑30 (Project CUP25156640) – R26-156 (approval) or R26-157 (denial), deadline July 31, 2026
• Proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for higher‑density commercial development on Parcel 38‑126 (Potomac Creek Campus) – R26-110 (approval) or R26-111 (denial) (deferral)
• Zoning reclassification from A‑1 to M‑2 for Parcel 38‑126 (Potomac Creek Campus) – O26-13 (approval) or R26-112 (denial), deadline July 31, 2026
• Request to grant time‑limit extensions for zoning reclassification and conditional use permits for the Accokeek Center – PCR26-27 (approval) or PCR26-28 (denial)

The May 27, 2026 Stafford County Planning Commission meeting consisted of public presentations on data center impacts, water usage, and energy concerns. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled, and no votes were recorded. The commission only heard testimony and discussion.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved the Artificial Intelligence Policy (Resolution R26-134) with a 6‑0 vote. The board also approved the Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy (R26-133) and two grant authorizations (R26-151 and R26-152) each by a 6‑0 vote. Additionally, the board approved time‑limit extensions for three zoning applications (Resolution R26-145) with a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved AI policy (R26-134) – Yea: 6, No: 0, Absent: 1
• Approved IT Acceptable Use policy (R26-133) – Yea: 6, No: 0, Absent: 1
• Approved FY27 PSAP Resiliency Grant application (R26-151) – Yea: 6, No: 0, Absent: 1
• Approved Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application (R26-152) – Yea: 6, No: 0, Absent: 1
• Approved time‑limit extensions for three zoning projects (R26-145) – Yea: 5, No: 1, Absent: 1

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The Wetlands Board approved the placement of an 80‑foot riprap revetment on parcel 21B‑2314 at 3009 Voyage Drive. The project will permanently lose 48 sq ft of non‑vegetated tidal wetlands, which will be mitigated by purchasing wetland credits from the Nature Conservancy. The motion passed with unanimous approval.

• Approved 80‑ft riprap revetment at 3009 Voyage Drive (unanimous)
• Approved mitigation via wetland credits from the Nature Conservancy (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting. Members elected Jay Rucker as Chair and C.W. Reed as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The body also unanimously approved bylaw changes adding quorum requirements and virtual meeting and voting procedures. Staff were tasked with drafting the amendments and creating an events calendar.

• Approved Dec. 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jay Rucker as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected C.W. Reed as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw amendments on quorum and virtual meeting/voting procedures (unanimous)
• Assigned Diane Taylor to draft the approved bylaw amendments
• Assigned Diane Taylor to create a commission events calendar
• Requested members to identify 6‑8 district participants for May 18 needs‑assessment focus group

Community Policy and Management Team

The Stafford County Community Policy and Management Team will meet to approve emergency group home requests and foster care placements. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss medical records and a consent agenda for group home placements.

• Closed session to discuss medical records
• Full approval for Emergency Group Home Request
• Full approval for Emergency Request for IL Program
• Group Home Placement-MMMS
• Supplemental Foster Care/Notification of Payments

Economic Development Authority

The Stafford County Economic Development Authority will discuss a proposed bond issuance for the Mary Washington Health Campus and vote on legal action against Next Level Mosaic for loan defaults. It will also review the incentive agreement expense, amend a VABCC grant, and consider waiving $250 late fees on Embrey Mill Urgent Care loans that total about $85,000 owed. Additional items include planning an Economic Development Summit and selecting charities for the AJGA Golf Tournament.

• Consideration of MWHC Bond Issuance (Item 10a)
• Motion to take legal action against Next Level Mosaic for loan defaults
• Waiver request for $250 late fees on Embrey Mill Urgent Care loans (approx. $85,000 balance)
• Amendment to VABCC Grant (previously approved 02/20/26)
• Planning the Economic Development Summit

The Authority approved adding a slideshow for the MWHC bond issuance to the agenda and ratified the March 20 meeting minutes and March financial report, each with unanimous votes. A motion to send flowers to Chairman Rowley and his family was also approved unanimously. The board established an April 21 deadline to secure a sponsor for the May Wine & Business event and agreed the event will be cancelled if no sponsor is found.

• Added Slideshow for MWHC Bond Issuance to agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 20, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March financial report (6-0)
• Approved motion to send flowers to Chairman Rowley and family (6-0)
• Set April 21 deadline to secure sponsor for Wine & Business event; will cancel event if sponsor not found

Board of Supervisors

Supervisors and school board members reviewed the Stafford County Public Schools FY27 local funding request, including projected deficits, cost‑saving measures, and proposed use of carryover funds for safety, technology, and transportation. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the joint work session.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the FY2027 budget and CY2027 tax rates. The meeting also includes a closed session and resolutions to authorize and certify those actions.

• Discussion of FY2027 budget and CY2027 tax rates
• Resolution CM26-09 to authorize a closed meeting
• Resolution CM26-09(C) to certify actions of a closed meeting

Supervisors reviewed the proposed FY2027 budget, tax rate options, and unfunded mandates. They exchanged views on veterans tax relief, economic development, and future financial planning. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during the work session.

Planning Commission Meetings

The Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update Sub-Committee is meeting to review public outreach efforts and draft revisions to four chapters of the plan. The body will also receive input summaries regarding parks, recreation, and historic/cultural resources.

• Review of public engagement strategy, surveys, and workshops
• Discussion of draft revisions to Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5
• Parks & Recreation input summary from Patrick Workman
• Historic/Cultural Resources update from Nancy Kotting
• Discussion of capacity evaluation maps and statistics

Board of Social Services

The Stafford County Board of Social Services will approve minutes from February 2026 and review statistics regarding foster care and benefit programs. The agenda also includes updates on the 2027 budgets for the county and state, a special welfare fund update, and a recruitment update.

• Approval of February 18, 2026 minutes
• Review of foster care statistics
• Review of benefit programs statistics
• 2027 County and State budget updates
• Special Welfare Fund update

Telecommunications Commission

Planning Commission Meetings

The commission will consider a request for a conditional use permit to operate a commercial kennel on Tax Map Parcel 28‑37F (Silverbrook Kennels) and will vote on approval (R26‑121) or denial (R26‑122). It will also review postponed items including an amendment to the 2016‑2036 Comprehensive Plan for higher‑density commercial development at the Potomac Creek Campus (R26‑110/111) and a zoning reclassification from A‑1 to M‑2 on Parcel 38‑126 (O26‑13/R26‑112). Additional agenda items include a time‑limit extension for a zoning reclassification application (PCR26‑15/16) and new TRC submissions for the Estates at Alcattti Run and the Checkers site.

• Conditional use permit for commercial kennel (Silverbrook Kennels) on Tax Map Parcel 28‑37F – resolutions R26‑121 (approval) or R26‑122 (denial)
• Proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to allow higher‑density commercial development at Potomac Creek Campus (Project COM24155690) – resolutions R26‑110 (approval) or R26‑111 (denial)
• Proposed zoning reclassification from A‑1 to M‑2 for Parcel 38‑126 (Potomac Creek Campus) – ordinance O26‑13 (approval) or resolution R26‑112 (denial)
• Request for time‑limit extension for zoning reclassification application for Potomac Creek Campus – resolutions PCR26‑15 (approval) or PCR26‑16 (denial)
• New TRC submissions: Estates at Alcattti Run (43 single‑family lots on 255.63 acres, parcels 16‑34, 16‑34A, 16‑35A) and Checkers (major site plan on 0.44 acres, parcel 45‑19B)

The commission reviewed the application for a commercial kennel in the A‑1 Agricultural district and discussed proposed conditions, including waste‑storage setbacks, dog‑capacity limits, and access‑road specifications. No vote was taken, so no approval or denial was recorded.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will vote on several budget appropriations, public‑hearing notices, and appointments. It will consider issuing general‑obligation school bonds to fund approved school capital projects. Additional items include reserve fund appropriations for school emergency repairs and utility work orders. The meeting also features proclamations and a presentation by the president of Germanna Community College.

• Approve appropriation of reserve funds for school emergency repairs (Resolution R26-147)
• Authorize public hearing to amend restricted parking areas in Liberty Knolls subdivision (Resolution R26-138)
• Approve lease addendum for property at 26 Jackson Street (Resolution R26-135)
• Approve work orders for Pratt Street waterline replacement and Hamilton Street/Burnside Avenue waterline replacement (Resolutions R26-119, R26-120)
• Consider authorizing issuance of general‑obligation school bonds to the Virginia Public School Authority for school capital projects (Resolution R26-106)

The Board unanimously approved Resolution R26-147 to appropriate prior‑year fund balance for school emergency repairs. They appointed Andrew Gordon to the Stafford Regional Airport Authority seat with a 6‑1 vote. Proclamations recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce were approved. Several infrastructure items, including lease and waterline work orders, were adopted through the consent agenda.

• Approved Proposed Resolution R26-147 for school emergency repairs (7‑0)
• Appointed Andrew Gordon to Member‑At‑Large seat on Stafford Regional Airport Authority (6‑1)
• Approved Proclamation P26-06 recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (consent agenda)
• Approved Proclamation P26-31 recognizing Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (consent agenda)
• Approved lease addendum with Cosner Management II, LLC for 26 Jackson Street (consent agenda)
• Approved work order with Muller, Inc. for Pratt Street waterline replacement (consent agenda)
• Approved work order with Muller, Inc. for Hamilton Street and Burnsides Avenue waterline replacement (consent agenda)
• Approved advertisement for public hearing to amend Code Sec. 15‑56 for restricted parking in Liberty Knolls (consent agenda)

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several budget‑related matters. Items include the FY2027 county budget, the Virginia Public School Authority bond issuance and the FY2027‑2036 capital improvement program, and the CY2026 tax rates, including a solar energy tax rate. The Board will also consider resolutions to authorize and certify a closed meeting.

• Public hearing on FY2027 county budget (Proposed Resolution R26-49)
• Public hearing on VPSA bond issuance (Proposed Resolution R26-105)
• Public hearing on FY2027‑2036 Capital Improvement Program (Proposed Resolution R26-50)
• Public hearing on CY2026 tax rates, including solar energy tax rate (Proposed Resolutions R26-48 and R26-142)
• Resolution to authorize a closed meeting (Proposed Resolution CM26-08)

The Board voted 7‑0 to allow Vice Chairwoman Maya P. Guy to participate remotely. The Board then voted 7‑0 to approve the regular agenda for the special meeting.

• Approved remote participation for Vice Chairwoman Maya P. Guy (7-0)
• Approved the regular agenda (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Stafford County Architectural Review Board will meet to review draft letters regarding Historic Resource Overlay Districts and provide comments on the Comprehensive Plan's cultural resources. The agenda also includes a staff update on the Sherwood Forest/Forest Lane Project.

• Review draft letter introducing Historic Resource Overlay Districts to property owners
• Request for ARB comment on Comprehensive Plan Updates - Cultural Resources
• Staff update on Sherwood Forest/Forest Lane Project
• Update on Potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts
• Review of Slavery Related Resource – Phillips House Duplex (Burnside Manor) at 901 Northside

The Architectural Review Board voted to move forward with a draft introductory letter to the owner of the Phillips House duplex, outlining the proposed historic resource overlay district. The board also approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and accepted the agenda as presented.

• Approved moving forward with the draft letter to the Phillips House owner (consensus)
• Approved the February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Accepted the agenda as presented (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will review a data center application and discuss updates for Historic Preservation Month, Government Island signage, and a comprehensive plan update.

• Review Potomac Creek Data Center application
• Update on Government Island interpretive sign
• Comprehensive Plan Update introduction
• Grant application for Magistrates Historic Structure Report
• Slave Dwelling Project update

The Stafford County Historical Commission meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made.

Utilities Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings to discuss three proposed ordinances regarding utility services. These include amendments to water, sewer, and reclaimed fees, as well as the establishment of reclaimed water availability fees.

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 26-05 Option 2 to amend water, sewer, and reclaimed fees
• Proposed Ordinance 026-06 regarding pro rata cost sharing for water, sewer, and reclaimed facilities
• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 026-11 to establish reclaimed water availability fees

Board of Supervisors

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss alternative transportation revenues. The agenda consists of a single topical item.

• Discussion of alternative transportation revenues

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session to review the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). They will also consider other budgetary funds. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Budget work session: Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Budget work session: Other funds

The Board held a work session to review the Capital Improvement Program, focusing on school projects and fire‑rescue funding. Members debated whether to keep proposed elementary, middle, and high school projects in the CIP pending enrollment data, and staff outlined a proposed land purchase for new fire stations using the land reserve. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will consider a zoning reclassification of parcels 29-75, 29-75A, 29-76, 29-76B, and 29-78 from A-1 agricultural to B-2 urban commercial (Project RC24155568). It will also review a conditional use permit request for the same parcels to allow drive‑throughs, fuel sales, and storage facilities (Project CUP24155565). Additional items include a B-2 to B-1 reclassification and a conditional use permit for parcels 29-60C through 29-60G and 29-ROW (Project RC25156318 and CUP24155520), and an amendment of proffered conditions for parcel 39-71A (Potomac Church Tech Center).

• Zoning reclassification A-1 → B-2 for Market at Austin Ridge (parcels 29-75, 29-75A, 29-76, 29-76B, 29-78) – Ordinance O26-07 (approval) and Resolution R26-77 (denial)
• Conditional use permit for drive‑throughs, fuel sales, mini‑storage, and storage at same parcels – Resolution R26-78 (approval) and R26-79 (denial)
• Zoning reclassification B-2 → B-1 for parcels 29-60C‑60G and 29-ROW (Project RC25156318) – Ordinance O26-17 (approval) and Resolution R26-130 (denial)
• Conditional use permit for fuel sales, high‑intensity retail, and sign plan at parcels 29-60C‑60G and 29-ROW (Project CUP24155520) – Resolutions R26-131 (approval) and R26-132 (denial)
• Amendment of proffered conditions for parcel 39-71A (Potomac Church Tech Center) – Ordinance O25-20

The Stafford County Planning Commission met on March 25, 2026 with all members present and a quorum established. Members heard public presentations on community surveys, traffic concerns, and proposed developments. The minutes record no approvals, denials, or tabling of any items.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed session to approve Resolution CM26-07 authorizing the closed meeting and Resolution CM26-07(C) certifying the actions taken. In the work session, supervisors will consider adopting Resolution R26-140 that opposes House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378 on collective bargaining. The agenda also includes a utilities rate update, a discussion on revenue sharing with Stafford County Public Schools, and a discussion of the Destination Stafford economic‑development initiative.

• Closed session: approve Resolution CM26-07 to authorize the closed meeting
• Closed session: approve Resolution CM26-07(C) to certify actions of the closed meeting
• Consider adopting Resolution R26-140 opposing House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378
• Utilities rate update
• Revenue sharing discussion with Stafford County Public Schools

The Board approved the regular agenda amendment unanimously (7-0). It authorized and later certified a closed meeting, also unanimously (7-0 each). Members voted to waive the Board's by‑laws (7-0). Finally, the Board approved Proposed Resolution R26-140 opposing House Bill 1263 and Senate Bill 378, with a 5-1 vote and one member absent.

• Approved regular agenda amendment (7-0)
• Authorized closed meeting (7-0)
• Certified closed meeting (7-0)
• Waived Board by‑laws (7-0)
• Approved Proposed Resolution R26-140 opposing HB 1263 and SB 378 (5-1, 1 absent)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request from Leming and Healy P.C. to overturn a zoning administrator’s vesting determination. The appeal concerns tax map parcel 43‑70, zoned A‑1 agricultural, and parcels 43‑71 and 43‑72, zoned R‑1 suburban residential, located in the Hartwood election district. The meeting will also include routine items such as roll call, disqualification declarations, the zoning administrator’s report, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Appeal request (A26-01/26156967) by Leming and Healy P.C. for parcels 43‑70, 43‑71, 43‑72
• Roll call of members and determination of quorum
• Declarations of disqualifications
• Zoning administrator’s report
• Approval of minutes

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals met with a quorum of five voting members and heard a presentation from Clark Leming on an appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s vesting determination for parcels 43-70, 43-71, and 43-72 in the Hartwood Election District. The staff confirmed the application materials were complete. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes excerpt.

Board of Social Services

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The committee will elect a Vice Chair and review its duties and the Comprehensive Plan. Members will also discuss a new Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements (PDR) round and the status of the Land Conservation Specialist position.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Comprehensive Plan review
• New PDR round discussion
• Status of Land Conservation Specialist position
• Farmers Market application forms and permit renewals

The committee elected Darla Stencavage as chairperson and approved the agenda as written, each by a 4‑0 vote. A resolution making the county a co‑holder of the easement for the 20‑acre Tank Creek property passed unanimously. VDOT permits for the Long Market and M&H farmers markets were renewed for two years. The February 23, 2026 minutes were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Darla Stencavage elected chairperson (4‑0)
• Agenda approved as written (4‑0)
• County approved as co‑holder of Tank Creek 20‑acre easement (unanimous)
• VDOT permits for Long Market and M&H farmers markets renewed for two years
• February 23, 2026 minutes approved (4‑0)
• Meeting start‑time change deferred to next month
• 2026 work plan to be placed on next meeting agenda
• Land Conservation Specialist Jennifer to start March 30

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hear a public presentation from Micah Ministries requesting a $100,000 grant to fund the first 50 units and community center of the Jeremiah Community on 31 acres. The board will also review loan‑committee items, including a possible waiver of late fees for Embrey Mill Urgent Care loans, and discuss a policy change on when community‑based grant applicants must present, with a proposed $5,000 baseline. Finally, members will talk about the county’s strategic plan and the creation of a strategic‑plan committee.

• Micah Ministries request $100,000 grant for the Jeremiah Community (31‑acre, 50‑unit phase) on Fall Hill Avenue, Fredericksburg
• Loan Committee consideration to waive late fees on Embrey Mill Urgent Care loans
• Business Resources Committee proposal to set a $5,000 baseline for required grant applicant presentations
• Old business: Incentive Agreement Expense Agreement with the County (no dollar amount disclosed)
• New business: Discussion of the Strategic Plan and formation of a Strategic‑Plan Committee

The board unanimously approved the February 2026 meeting minutes and the February financial report. Members voted 6-0 to move forward with legal action against Next Level Mosaic for loan repayment issues. The board also unanimously approved waiving Embrey Mill Urgent Care’s late fees, with an amendment to reinstate them if future payments are late.

• Approved February 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved February financial report (6-0)
• Approved legal action against Next Level Mosaic (6-0)
• Approved waiver of Embrey Mill Urgent Care late fees with reinstatement amendment (6-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update Sub-Committee is meeting to review public outreach efforts and draft revisions to Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the plan. The body will also review an economic development input summary and a report on workforce and affordable housing.

• Review of online comment form submissions and public engagement strategy
• Economic development input summary presented by Liz Barber
• Draft revisions to Chapters 1, 2, and 3, including reference maps
• Executive Committee Report on workforce and affordable housing

Utilities Commission

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will discuss a range of items, including a women's history proclamation, updates from county departments, and several proposed resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include authorizing $25 million in debt for a new Drew Middle School, rezoning two parcels from agricultural to industrial light use, and amending water and sewer regulations. The board will also consider federal funding applications for transportation and road projects, an open space easement, and a fire chief appointment.

• Finance: Consider issuance of $25 million debt for a new Drew Middle School (Proposed Resolution R26-100)
• Planning & Zoning: Consider rezoning parcels 44-93G and 44-93J from A‑1 to M‑1 (Proposed Ordinance O26-04, Proposed Resolution R26-36)
• Utilities: Amend Code Chapter 25 to regulate reclaimed water use (Proposed Ordinance 026-03)
• Utilities: Amend comprehensive plan to adopt new Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water System Master Plan (Proposed Resolution R26-20)
• County Administration: Authorize federal funding applications for EMS transport units replacement and road intersection improvements (Proposed Resolutions R26-74, R26-75, R26-76)

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss youth placement cases and foster care payments in a closed session. The body will also review the VJCCCA Plan and the 2026 Annual CSA Service Gap Survey.

• Case Presentation #1: Group Home Placement for FC Youth-DDS/Harris Hawks
• Supplemental Foster Care/Notification of Payments to CPMT for February
• TFC/Group Home Placements/KinGap
• VJCCCA Plan presentation by CSU Tabitha Makopondo
• Annual CSA Service Gap Survey 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Stafford County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will convene to approve minutes, receive reports, and address new business items.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Director's report
• Commission member comments
• Unfinished business
• New business

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were decided; discussion of 2026 goals and bylaw revisions was postponed to the next meeting. Public comments and staff reports were noted.

• Approved minutes from Nov 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits and zoning reclassifications. Key items include requests for drive-through facilities and fuel sales for projects including Cardinal Forest Retail, Buc-ee's of Stafford, and Market at Austin Ridge.

• Conditional use permit for a restaurant drive-through at Cardinal Forest Retail (TM 44L-1-A)
• Zoning reclassification and conditional use permit for Buc-ee's of Stafford (TM 29-60C, 29-60D, 29-60E, 29-60F, 29-60G, 29-ROW)
• Zoning reclassification from A-1 to B-2 and M-2 for Market at Austin Ridge (TM 29-75, 29-75A, 29-76, 29-76B, 29-78)
• Proffer amendment for Potomac Church Tech Center (TM 39-71A)
• Major site plan for 170-unit age-restricted multi-family development at The Arbors at Stafford

The commission voted 5‑2 to move agenda item 7 before item 1. Later, Commissioners approved a six‑month time‑limit extension for the Cardinal Forest Retail conditional use permit request, voting unanimously 6‑0 with one member absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Moved agenda item 7 before item 1 (vote 5‑2)
• Approved six‑month extension for Cardinal Forest Retail conditional use permit (vote 6‑0, one absent)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will receive updates on the Slave Dwelling project and an introduction to the Comprehensive Plan update. The body will also hold a work session regarding the Bloomington Interpretive Plan.

• Slave Dwelling Project update
• Comprehensive Plan Update introduction and overview
• Status update on new interpretive sign for Government Island
• Status update on grant application for Magistrates Historic Structure Report
• Bloomington Interpretive Plan work session

The Historical Commission voted 5-0 to approve the regular agenda. It also approved the minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved regular agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 5 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Supervisors

Electoral Board

Planning Commission Meetings

The Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss outreach efforts and draft revisions to the plan's cover, table of contents, and first two chapters. The body will also review planning considerations regarding workforce housing and environmental justice.

• Review of online comment forms and agency feedback
• Draft revisions to Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of the Amended Environmental Justice Bill
• Review of the Workforce and Affordable Housing Executive Committee Report
• Review of Weldon Cooper Estimates

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing advertisements for public hearings on the FY2027 budget, the 2027‑2036 Capital Improvement Program, the Virginia Public School Authority issuance, and the CY2026 tax rates, including a new solar energy tax rate. The board will also refer several utility fee‑rate proposals to the Utilities Commission and discuss contracts for water‑treatment upgrades, speed‑camera enforcement, and a new boat ramp at Lake Mooney Park. Additional items include a zoning‑appeals board appointment and several proclamations.

• Authorize contract with Norair Engineering Corp. for Smith Lake Water Treatment Facility Phase II upgrades (R26-92)
• Ratify contract with Blue Line Solutions, LLC for automated photo speed enforcement cameras in school zones (R26-88)
• Approve task order with Spaces Design Studio, LLC for design of an additional boat ramp and dock at Lake Mooney Park (R26-91)
• Recommend appointment of Derrick King to the Falmouth seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals (R26-99)
• Authorize advertisements for public hearings on FY2027 budget, CIP, VPSA and CY2026 tax rates, including a solar energy tax rate (R26-46, R26-47)

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved the regular agenda (6-0) and then approved the consent agenda (6-0). The consent agenda authorized a contract for the Smith Lake water‑treatment Phase II upgrades, adopted two proclamations, renewed an opioid‑abatement grant, appointed a zoning‑appeals board member, and approved several infrastructure contracts. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved regular agenda (6-0)
• Approved contract with Norair Engineering Corp. for Smith Lake water‑treatment Phase II upgrades (6-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month (6-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring Stafford’s observance of the America 250 commemoration (6-0)
• Authorized renewal of Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Cooperative Partnership grant (6-0)
• Appointed Derrick King to the Falmouth seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals (6-0)
• Petitioned VDOT to include Locksley Lane and Kellan Drive in the secondary state highway system (6-0)
• Authorized task order with Spaces Design Studio for a boat ramp and dock at Lake Mooney Park (6-0)

Architectural Review Board

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold a joint work session to review the School Board budget. The meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at the County Administration Building.

• Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board work session
• Stafford County School Board budget presentation

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will review several land‑use proposals, including a request to depart from the Design and Construction Standards for landscaping, buffering and screening on parcel 44N-1-10 (Vulcan Materials – Heritage Commerce Center). It will also consider amendments to proffered conditions, zoning reclassifications, and conditional‑use permits for emergency‑room, market, and fuel‑sale projects on various parcels. Items 2‑4 are combined in the staff report, and items 7‑9 have been deferred with staff recommendations pending.

• Departure from design standards (DCSL) for parcel 44N-1-10 – Vulcan Materials (PCR26-07)
• Amend proffered conditions on parcel 44-101A – Stafford Free‑Standing ER (O26-08)
• Reclassify parcel 44-101A from M‑1 to B‑2 zoning (O26-09)
• Conditional use permit for a free‑standing emergency room on parcel 44-101A (R26-82)
• Zoning reclassification for Market at Austin Ridge from A‑1 to B‑2 and M‑2 (O26-07, recommended deferral)

The Planning Commission met on February 25, 2026, and opened the floor for general public comments. Speakers raised concerns about a proposed data center, its environmental impacts, and utility strain. The Commission clarified that the data center items will be addressed in a separate public hearing later in the meeting. No formal actions or votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four requests for variances regarding setback requirements for residential and agricultural properties. The board will also elect its officers and review the 2025 annual report and 2026 meeting schedule.

• Variance request for setback requirements at 101 Kent Avenue
• Variance request for setback requirements at 7 Keith Court
• Variance request for front yard setback requirements at 245 Paynes Lane
• Variance request for setback requirements at 1702 Creek Bottom Place
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals met with six voting members present and a quorum confirmed. Members heard the variance application for 101 Kent Avenue, discussed the statutory criteria, and asked staff questions. No vote or final decision on the variance was recorded in the minutes provided.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review budget presentations from the Treasurer, Commonwealth Attorney, Sheriff, and Commissioner of the Revenue. Members will also conduct a General Fund review and receive a biannual transportation update.

• Budget presentation by Treasurer Mike Sienkowski
• Budget presentation by Commonwealth Attorney Eric Olsen
• Budget presentation by Sheriff Dave Decatur
• Budget presentation by Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky
• Transportation update regarding Smart Scale, TAP, and corridor plans

The Board reviewed the County Treasurer's FY26 budget presentation, including requests for a full‑time revenue collection analyst and conversion of a part‑time role to full‑time. Board members were informed that none of the requested positions were allocated in the proposed budget. An attachment updating the transportation bond status and Transportation Alternative Program next steps was added to the agenda. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The Chesapeake Bay Board will hold a public hearing on application AP26156936, where Green Bluff, LLC requests a special exception to the county's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area ordinance to construct a pathway, retaining wall, and landing pad in the Potomac River buffer (Tax Map 49-17E). The board will also consider routine agenda items such as officer elections, approval of minutes from December 15, 2025, and adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar. Subsequent Wetlands and Coastal Primary Sand Dunes boards will address their own standard business items.

• Public hearing on AP26156936 special exception request (Green Bluff, LLC) for construction in CRPA buffer
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2025 (Chesapeake Bay Board)
• Approval of 2026 meeting calendar (all three boards)
• Election of officers (all three boards)
• Staff reports and BACC procedural updates (all three boards)

The Wetlands Board elected Robert Hayden as Chair and Zachary Martinez as Vice‑Chair by unanimous vote. The board approved the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar, both unanimously. A motion to have county staff update the board website to resemble Fairfax County’s site passed unanimously. The board also appointed Jeff Eastland as the Wetlands Board representative to the Data Center Subcommittee, again by unanimous vote.

• Elected Robert Hayden as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Zachary Martinez as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved staff to redesign website to mirror Fairfax County site (unanimous)
• Approved board attendance at March 21 Jubilee State Park event (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Eastland as Wetlands Board representative to Data Center Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Approved assignment of a board member to engage with other committees (unanimous)

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Stafford County Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will convene to elect a chairperson, vice chair, and secretary, and to vote on accepting the 2026 meeting calendar. The agenda includes a staff update on the Land Conservation Specialist position and a vote to amend bylaws regarding agenda approval. New business includes a discussion on a new Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) round.

• Election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Vote to accept 2026 meeting calendar
• Staff update on Land Conservation Specialist position
• Vote to amend bylaws for agenda approval process
• New PDR round discussion

The committee elected Jesse Adams as chairperson and added two time‑sensitive farmer’s market applications to the agenda. A proposed bylaws amendment was denied, while the modified 2026 meeting calendar was approved. Both the M & K Markets and Long Family Markets applications were approved, and the October 27, 2025 minutes were adopted.

• Elected Jesse Adams chairperson (4/0)
• Added two farmer’s market applications to agenda (4/0)
• Bylaws amendment denied (0/4)
• Approved modified 2026 meeting calendar (4/0)
• Approved M & K Markets farmer’s market application (4/0)
• Approved Long Family Markets farmer’s market application (3/1)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (3/0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Stafford County Community Policy and Management Team will meet to approve minutes, discuss foster care and group home placements, and appoint representatives to Family Assessment and Planning Teams.

• Approval of minutes from 11.17.25 meeting
• Emergency approval for residential placements
• Appoint FAPT representatives for CSU and DSS
• Request for CSA funding for foster care youth
• Staff updates on financial and policy matters

Economic Development Authority

The Stafford County Economic Development Authority will discuss several new items, including a letter of support for a BUILD grant aimed at roadway improvements on the Centreport Parkway corridor, performance agreements with Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, and the election of a new treasurer. The board will also review a venue contract for the Business Appreciation Reception and approve loan extensions for Next Level Mosaic. A closed session is scheduled for matters under Virginia Code § 2.2‑3711 A 5.

• BUILD Grant Letter of Support – roadway improvements to Centreport Parkway corridor
• Performance Agreement with Olive Garden and County
• Performance Agreement with LongHorn Steakhouse and County
• Treasurer election and VA Mint Board position
• Approval of venue contract ($11,000) for Business Appreciation Reception at UMW Stafford campus

The Economic Development Authority approved the January 2026 financial report with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the January 16, 2026 meeting minutes, corrected for a name spelling, by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; discussion on a grant‑presentation baseline was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved January 2026 financials (5-0)
• Approved January 16, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Deferred discussion on grant‑presentation baseline to next meeting

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Ordinance O26-03. This ordinance seeks to amend County Code Chapter 25 to update regulations and facilitate the beneficial use of reclaimed water.

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance O26-03 regarding County Code Chapter 25 (Waters, Sewers, and Sewage Disposal)
• Presentation on Rates and Pro-Rata Information

The Utilities Commission voted 5-1 to postpone approval of the February 2026 meeting minutes until the next meeting. The commission also heard public comments and a detailed presentation on proposed Ordinance 026-03 concerning reclaimed water for data centers, but no vote or formal action was taken on the ordinance.

• Postponed approval of meeting minutes (5-1)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Comprehensive Plan 5-Year Update Sub-Committee is meeting to establish its leadership and operational strategy. Members will discuss priority focus areas, potential plan amendments, and public outreach methods. The group will also determine task assignments and a project timeline.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of priority focus areas
• Review of potential plan amendments
• Discussion of public outreach and input strategies
• Establishment of overall timeline and task assignments

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services will discuss budget figures for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The meeting includes reviews of benefit program statistics and foster care data.

• FY 2026 & 2027 Budgets
• Foster Care Statistics/Safe Kids Strong Families
• Centralized CPS Intake
• Benefit Programs Statistics
• Recruitment Update

The Board approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. Mr. English was reappointed to a one‑year term on the Board. In closed session the Board approved two separate foster‑care adoptions. The Board also approved a second Family Services (CPS) Supervisor position.

• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reappointed Mr. English to a one‑year term
• Approved adoption of child (Item #1) in closed session
• Approved adoption of child (Item #2) in closed session
• Approved second Family Services (CPS) Supervisor position

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial and development actions, including authorizing a public hearing to issue $25 million in debt for renovations to Drew Middle School. The board will also discuss a grant for emergency shelter upgrades, a grant application for sheriff equipment, and a conditional‑use permit for a drive‑through restaurant. Additional items include a purchase agreement for the former Moncure Elementary School site and a letter of support for a Rappahannock River crossing grant.

• Finance: authorize advertisement of a public hearing to issue $25 million in debt for Drew Middle School renovations (Resolution R26‑84)
• Fire and Rescue: accept and appropriate Virginia Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Grant funds (Resolution R26‑87)
• Sheriff: authorize application for the Kevin and Avonte Program grant to purchase equipment (Resolution R26‑89)
• Planning and Zoning: consider a conditional‑use permit for a drive‑through restaurant at Tax Map Parcel 45‑19B (Checkers Warreton Road) (Resolutions R26‑28, R26‑29)
• Economic Development: authorize purchase and conveyance of County‑owned Tax Map Parcel 20‑136A (old Moncure Elementary School site) to Southeastern Property Acquisitions, LLC (Resolution R26‑69)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were decided; the by‑law items and 2026 goals were postponed for discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from Nov 17 2025 (unanimous)

Embrey Mill CDA

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution to amend the Stafford County Comprehensive Plan 2016‑2036 5‑Year Update. It will also review several zoning reclassifications, conditional‑use permits, and time‑limit extensions for pending applications. Additional items include a request to depart from design standards for a heavy‑industrial site and a new fire‑station site plan submission.

• Resolution R26-20: Amend the Comprehensive Plan (Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water System Master Plan).
• Resolution R26-28: Conditional use permit for a drive‑through restaurant on Tax Map Parcel 45-19B (Checkers Warreton Road).
• Ordinance O26-04: Reclassify parcels 44-93G and 44-93J from A‑1 Agricultural to M‑1 Industrial Light.
• Resolution PCR26-05: Grant a time‑limit extension for the zoning reclassification application on JP Mercer Powell Lane.
• TRC Submission: Site plan for Stafford County Fire Station #9 on TM 21‑49, 4.83 acres, zoned B‑2.

The commission voted 6‑0 to extend the review deadline for the JP Mercer Powell Lane rezoning application from February 28 to August 28, 2026. The motion was made by Commissioner Shelton and seconded by Commissioner Caudill. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved time extension for JP Mercer Powell Lane rezoning to Aug 28, 2026 (6-0)

Board of Building Code Appeals

Board of Supervisors

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will discuss updates to interpretive signage at Government Island and review a second submission for the Blaisdell development. The body will also consider a grant for a historic structure report for the Magistrates Building and a work session for the Bloomington Interpretive Plan.

• Government Island Interpretive Signage update
• Blaisdell Development Review (2nd Submission)
• Potential grant for Magistrates Building Historic Structure Report
• Review and approval of updated By-Laws
• Bloomington Interpretive Plan work session

The Historical Commission voted to adopt two by‑law changes—an Attendance Policy and an Agenda Procedure—by unanimous consent. Parks and Recreation’s request to replace all Government Island interpretive signs with updated versions was administratively approved. The commission expressed support for submitting a grant application to fund a structural conditions report for the county‑owned magistrate’s building. Minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• By‑law amendments (Attendance Policy, Agenda Procedure) approved unanimously
• Government Island interpretive signs replacement approved administratively
• Commission supported grant application for magistrate’s building structural report
• Minutes of Jan 8 2026 meeting approved by unanimous consent

Celebrate Virginia North CDA

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda that includes several budget appropriations, contract ratifications, proclamations, and appointments. It will also act on specific items such as repaying VDOT for canceled transportation projects, authorizing a public hearing on a county‑owned parcel, and deciding time‑limit extensions for various zoning applications. Additional agenda items cover utility contracts, grant authorizations, and a resolution to terminate the county’s local emergency declaration.

• Approve budget resolution R26-12 to appropriate funds to repay VDOT for the canceled Belmont‑Ferry Farm Trail Phase 6.
• Approve budget resolution R26-13 to appropriate Garrisonville Road Service District funds to repay VDOT for the canceled Onville Road sidewalk project.
• Ratify contracts with Atlantic Corporate Interiors, Inc. for office furniture (resolutions R26-10 and R26-11).
• Authorize advertisement of a public hearing to consider conveyance of the former Moncure Elementary School site (resolution R26-67).
• Consider time‑limit extensions for multiple zoning reclassification and conditional‑use permit applications (resolutions R26-34 approval and R26-35 denial).

The Board voted 7‑0 to terminate the local emergency declaration that began on Jan. 24, 2026. It also approved the regular agenda (7‑0) and the consent agenda, removing Items 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, and 26 (7‑0). Finally, the Board approved Proposed Resolution R26‑60, allocating insurance recovery claim proceeds to the Fire and Rescue Department (7‑0).

• Approved Regular Agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda without Items 2,3,4,7,8,13,14,20,26 (7‑0)
• Approved Proposed Resolution R26‑60 to allocate insurance recovery claim proceeds to Fire and Rescue (7‑0)
• Terminated local emergency declaration that began Jan. 24, 2026 (7‑0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. The board will review Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for specific properties and discuss historic resource overlay districts.

• COA Application Review: 107 Carter St
• COA Application: St. Clair Brooks Park
• Letter of support for FY 2027 cultural resource survey update budget request
• Update on Potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts for Hunters Iron Works and Phillips House Duplex (901 Northside Drive)

The Architectural Review Board elected new officers, approved its 2026 meeting calendar, and approved two COA applications—modifying signage for 107 Carter St and authorizing a concrete wall at St. Clair Brooks Park. The board also passed a unanimous motion to draft a letter supporting $100,000 funding for the countywide cultural resource survey update. All actions were taken by unanimous vote.

• Elected Linda Burdette as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Ethridge as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Billy Shelton as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar by unanimous consent
• Approved COA application 107 Carter St with modification to two 2' x 4' yard signs (unanimous, Mastin recused)
• Approved COA application for St. Clair Brooks Park concrete wall as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved motion to draft and submit ARB letter supporting $100,000 cultural resource survey funding (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will review a proposed amendment to the county's water, sewer, and reclaimed water system master plan. The body will also consider zoning reclassifications and conditional use permits for commercial and industrial projects.

• Proposed amendment to the Stafford County Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water System Master Plan (R26-20)
• Conditional use permit for a Checkers drive-through on Warrenton Road (R26-28)
• Zoning reclassification from Agricultural (A-1) to Industrial Light (M-1) for JP Mercer Powell Lane (O26-04)
• Zoning reclassification and conditional use permit requests for Buc-ee's of Stafford
• Time limit extensions for Potomac Creek Campus, Sheetz at Enon Road, and Blaisdell Data Center

American with Disabilities Act Grievance Committee

Board of Supervisors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will conduct its regular meeting. It will approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and discuss unfinished and new business items. The commission will also receive liaison and director reports before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comments
• Unfinished Business
• New Business
• Director’s Report

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; the 2026 goals and by‑law items were postponed to the next meeting. Public comments were recorded but no decisions were made on them.

• Approved minutes from Nov 17 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will elect a chairperson, vice chair, and secretary. It will vote on a bylaw amendment to add a process for approving the agenda at the start of each meeting. The commission will initiate a new PDR round and note that a new application form is available for the farmers market. Staff will provide updates on the land‑conservation specialist position and the 2026 work plan.

• Election of chairperson, vice chair, and secretary
• Vote to amend bylaws to include agenda‑approval voting process
• Initiation of new PDR round
• Farmers market – new application form available
• Staff update: status of land‑conservation specialist and 2026 work plan

Board of Social Services

Community Policy and Management Team

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for an annual retreat to conduct team building and discuss board member requested items. The session includes a review of the Microsoft SharePoint portal and the BACC program.

• Team building exercise
• Board of Supervisors Portal (Microsoft SharePoint)
• BACC program requests and considerations
• Board member requested items

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for its annual retreat to review the FY2026 General Fund, revenue outlook, and financial policies. The body will also discuss utility rate changes and the strategic plan. A resolution to declare a local emergency for Winter Storm Fern is proposed.

• Proposed Resolution R26-71 to declare a local emergency for Winter Storm Fern
• Presentation on utility rate changes
• FY2026 General Fund overview, revenue outlook, and budget pressures
• Discussion of financial policies
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) debt capacity and affordability

Joint Schools Working Committee

The Joint Schools Working Committee will consider authorizing a member to join electronically if needed. It will approve the draft minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. The committee will discuss land banking and review its charter. Finally, it will look at potential meeting dates for 2026.

• Authorization for a committee member to participate electronically
• Approval of draft December 08, 2025 committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of land banking
• Review and discussion of the committee charter
• Consideration of 2026 potential meeting dates

The Joint Schools Working Committee approved the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. Dr. Warner moved to approve, Dr. Yeung seconded, and the motion passed 4-0 (Ms. Guy absent; Ms. Fingerholz abstained). No other substantive actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion on land banking, park coordination, and future school site planning.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The joint Board of Supervisors and School Board will discuss the FY27‑FY36 Capital Improvement Plan for the county schools. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of the Schools FY27‑FY36 Capital Improvement Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget appropriations, economic development grants, and zoning amendments. Key items include a public hearing on revenue bonds for water treatment and conditional use permits for a medical clinic and fiber hub.

• Bond issuance and loan increase for Little Falls Run Water Treatment Plant
• Conditional Use Permit for Riverair Medical Clinic at Riverside Business Park
• Conditional Use Permit for Storck Fiber Utility Hub
• Cloud computing grant agreement with Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority and Amazon Data Services, Inc.
• Contract with Winbourne Consulting, Inc. for Sheriff's Office dispatch and records system

The Board heard a presentation on the mid‑year financial review, noting collections of about $151.6 million (48% of the budget). Supervisors discussed two pending resolutions: R26‑42 to release a 5% appropriation hold and R26‑37 to appropriate state funds for a Child Protective Services supervisor position. A public listening session on the North Anna Kraken Loop transmission project was scheduled for Jan 29, but no votes or approvals were recorded in these minutes.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the department's strategic plan and organizational chart. The body will also receive updates on loans for Next Level Mosaic and Embrey Mill, and review community-based organization grant applications.

• River Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (RREE) update
• Loan updates for Next Level Mosaic and Embrey Mill
• Community-Based Organization (CBO) grant applications
• SCPS Career Pathways Tour on February 5 at 31 Stafford Ave
• Incentive Agreement Expense Agreement with County

The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the amended minutes and the December financial statements. It also approved the correction of a Bridging Virginia variance and a venue contract with the University of Mary Washington for the Business Appreciation Reception. Finally, the board accepted Bridging Virginia’s recommendation to extend the Next Level Mosaic loan by two months.

• Approved amended minutes (7-0)
• Approved December financials (7-0)
• Approved Bridging Virginia variance correction in QuickBooks (7-0)
• Approved venue contract with UMW Stafford campus for Business Appreciation Reception, $11,000 fee (7-0)
• Approved extension of Next Level Mosaic loan by two months per Bridging Virginia recommendation (7-0)

Utilities Commission

The Stafford County Utilities Commission will consider several items, including the approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. The primary agenda item is a public hearing on Proposed Resolution R26-20, which would adopt a new Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water System Master Plan in line with the County Comprehensive Plan. The Director will also present Ordinance O26-03 (Chapter 25 rewrite) and a proposed 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on Proposed Resolution R26-20 to adopt new Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water System Master Plan
• Director’s presentation of Ordinance O26-03 (Chapter 25 rewrite)
• Discussion of proposed 2026 meeting schedule
• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair

The Utilities Commission voted unanimously to elect Ms. Tiffany Epple as Chair and Mr. Greg Cox as Vice‑Chair. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. No formal action was taken on Proposed Resolution R26‑20 during this meeting.

• Elected Ms. Tiffany Epple as Chair (6‑0)
• Elected Mr. Greg Cox as Vice‑Chair (6‑0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will discuss a proposed zoning reclassification (Ordinance O25-37) changing parcels 29‑60C through 29‑60G and 29‑ROW from B‑2 Urban Commercial to B‑1 Convenience Commercial. It will also consider a conditional use permit request (Resolution R25-274) for vehicle fuel sales and related uses on the same parcels, and an amendment to proffered conditions for parcel 39‑71A (Ordinance O25-20). Additional items include a request from the Board of Supervisors for a comprehensive plan amendment and information from Dominion Energy about the North Anna‑Kraken Loop transmission line.

• Ordinance O25-37: reclassify parcels 29‑60C, 29‑60D, 29‑60E, 29‑60F, 29‑60G (portion) and 29‑ROW to B‑1 zoning
• Resolution R25-274: conditional use permit for vehicle fuel sales, high‑intensity commercial retain, and sign plan on the same parcels
• Ordinance O25-20: amend proffered conditions for parcel 39‑71A (Potomac Church Tech Center)
• Resolution PCR26-01: request planning comp‑plan amendment and Dominion Energy transmission line information
• New TRC submission 25156849: site plan for a 106.6‑acre storage area and access road on TM #38‑29B

The commission elected new officers, approved a resolution (PCR26-01) to have the County Attorney request information from Dominion Energy about the North Anna Kraken Loop transmission line, and cancelled two scheduled meetings. It also approved the 2025 Annual Report and the minutes from the October 29, 2025 special meeting. No other substantive items were decided.

• Elected Kristen Barnes as Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Kelsey Caudill as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Carlos Bratton as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved Resolution PCR26-01 to request Dominion information (7-0)
• Cancelled July 22 and August 12, 2026 commission meetings (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved October 29, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• No other agenda items were decided; pending items remain deferred

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will nominate and elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Chief Information Officer Andrew Spence will provide an overview of cable and internet in the county for new members.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Overview of county cable and internet by CIO Andrew Spence

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary. It will vote to approve the 2026 meeting calendar and review staff liaison guidelines. The commission will consider two 50‑Year Rule review requests for the properties at 899 Kellog Mill Road and 1163 Truslow.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Vote to Approve 2026 Meeting Calendar
• 50‑Year Rule Review Request: 899 Kellog Mill Road
• 50‑Year Rule Review Request: 1163 Truslow

Advisory Board on Law Enforcement Towing/Private Trespass

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. The body will also consider various board appointments and several operational contracts.

• Purchase of two ambulances from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc.
• Lease agreement with 314 Associates, L.L.C. for public safety radio tower site space
• Contracts for water and wastewater treatment chemicals
• Ratification of pump and haul septic services contracts with Five Star Septic, Inc., The Julian Companies, Incorporated, and Wind River Environmental, LLC
• Amendment to the Stafford Regional Airport agreement with Prince William County and the City of Fredericksburg

Architectural Review Board

Electoral Board