Stafford County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on a resolution to declare a drought watch and authorize voluntary water restrictions (R25-308). It will also consider an emergency order to set personal property tax penalties and interest to 0% (EO25-02) and several code amendments affecting terminal reservoirs and the Chesapeake Bay preservation area. Additional items include a public hearing on financing the Little Falls Run water‑treatment plant and a briefing on the North Anna‑Kraken Loop transmission line project.

• Proposed Ordinance O25-41: amend the code to repeal Sec. 17‑28 and create a new Sec. 17‑28 for terminal reservoirs, including Lake Mooney
• Proposed Ordinance O25-38: repeal and replace County Code Chapter 27B, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, to align with state code changes
• Proposed Emergency Order EO25-02: temporarily set personal property tax penalties and interest to 0%
• Proposed Resolution R25-308: declare a drought watch and authorize implementation of voluntary water restrictions
• Proposed Resolution R25-304: authorize public hearings on increasing the loan and bond issuance for the Little Falls Run water‑treatment plant

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

The Stafford County Wetlands Board will conduct a public hearing on application AP25156770 (WB25-03) for a wetland permit to install an 81‑linear‑foot living shoreline on Accokeek Creek at TM 49A‑1. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of the October 20, 2025 minutes, and a staff year‑ending report. Unfinished business items—subcommittees and by‑laws—are placed on hold until the January 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on wetland permit application AP25156770 (WB25-03) for an 81‑ft living shoreline on Accokeek Creek (TM 49A‑1)
• Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Call to order and roll call of board members
• Unfinished business: subcommittees and by‑laws on hold for January 2026
• Staff report: 2025 year‑ending data

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss goals for 2026 and review the body's by-laws. The agenda includes a discussion on by-laws specifically regarding virtual attendance and voting.

• 2026 Goals for the Commission
• By-laws regarding virtual attendance and voting
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission By-Laws

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

The Wetlands, Chesapeake Bay, and Coastal Sand Dunes Boards will convene immediately after the Wetlands Board meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from October 16, 2026, and discussion of unfinished business. The boards will also receive the chairman’s report, staff report, and a 2025 year‑end data report.

• Approval of minutes (October 16, 2026)
• Discussion of unfinished business
• Chairman’s report
• Staff report
• 2025 year‑end report/data

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will consider a proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan for water and sewer systems and three proposed changes to the county's zoning and subdivision ordinances. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a proposed zoning reclassification for a Buc-ee's convenience store.

• Consider amendment to Comprehensive Plan for water, sewer, and reclaimed water system
• Consider amending subdivision and zoning ordinances regarding plan review
• Consider amending zoning ordinance requirements for zoning applications
• Public hearing: Zoning reclassification for Buc-ee's of Stafford (Tax Map 29-60 series)
• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for Buc-ee's of Stafford (Tax Map 29-60 series)

The meeting began with public presentations followed by a public hearing on amending the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the new Stafford County Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water System Master Plan. Commissioners heard presentations from the Utilities Director and staff about the plan’s updates and funding. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or tabling of the amendment.

Joint Schools Working Committee

The committee will review a land bank request from the School Board and an overview of specialty centers. Members will also discuss updating the committee's purpose and charter and setting 2026 meeting dates.

• Land bank request from the School Board
• Overview of specialty centers requested by Dr. Yeung
• Update to committee purpose/charter
• Setting of 2026 meeting dates

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will hold a work session on the Bloomington interpretive installation. The commission will also approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the chairman, the cemetery committee, and individual members. No new or unfinished business is listed.

• Work session: Bloomington interpretive installation
• Approval of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Chairman's report
• Cemetery Committee report
• Reports by commission members

Utilities Commission

The Stafford County Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Resolution R25-221. This resolution seeks to amend the current Water and Sewer Master Plan by adopting a new document titled the Stafford County Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water System Master Plan.

• Public hearing on Proposed Resolution R25-221 to adopt the Stafford County Water, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water System Master Plan

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will vote to approve the OPEB Local Finance Board meeting minutes from September 2, 2025. The meeting will include a public comment period, a review of investment performance, and discussion of any other business before adjourning.

• Approve OPEB Local Finance Board meeting minutes (Sept 2, 2025)
• Public comment period
• Investment performance review
• Other business discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss an ordinance regarding data center grandfathering and several transportation design projects. The meeting includes votes on utility upgrades, sheriff's equipment, and a resolution opposing certain electric transmission project alignments.

• Proposed ordinance O25-29(R) to permit grandfathering for certain approved data center projects
• Task orders with Wallace, Montgomery & Associates, LLP for Warrenton Road widening and Route 1 at Foreston Woods intersection
• Resolution R25-303 opposing specific alignments of the North Anna-Kraken Loop electric transmission project
• Contract with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for a new computer-aided dispatch and records management system
• Work order with Muller, Inc. for Cambridge Street sanitary sewer replacement

The Board approved the regular agenda unanimously (7-0). It then approved the consent agenda, excluding Items 5, 7, 8, 13, and 15, with a 7-0 vote. The Board also approved Proclamation P25-31 recognizing Supervisor Monica Gary, passing 5-2. All approvals were recorded with the listed vote tallies.

• Approved regular agenda (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items 1,2,3,4,6,9,10,11,12,14,16 (7 yeas, 0 nays); Items 5,7,8,13,15 were pulled
• Approved Proclamation P25-31 honoring Supervisor Monica Gary (5 yeas, 2 nays)

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services will consider the FY 2027 budget proposal. It will also approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and review statistics on foster care and SNAP benefits. An update on staff recruitment will be provided.

• Approve September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review foster care statistics
• Review SNAP benefit program statistics
• Consider FY 2027 budget submission
• Receive recruitment update

The Board approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. They recognized Marcia Valle for her foster‑family recruitment work. The Board voted to forego the December 22, 2025 meeting and schedule the next regular meeting for January 26, 2026.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (motion by Snellings)
• Agreed to skip December 22, 2025 meeting and hold next meeting on Jan 26, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updating county codes regarding door-to-door vendors and Chesapeake Bay preservation areas. Members will also consider the conveyance of a specific tax map parcel to a private entity.

• Proposed conveyance of TM Parcel No. 53D-1-36 to Van Zandt-Harkins Properties, LLC (Resolution R25-249)
• Proposed ordinance O25-26 to rename and update County Code Chapter 18 to 'Door-to-Door Venders'
• Proposed Resolution R25-252 to authorize a public hearing on repealing and replacing County Code Chapter 27B regarding Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas
• Update on 6.5 acres of county-owned property near Aquia Landing Park (Tax Map Parcel No. 41-6)
• Proclamation recognizing Stafford County as a certified crime prevention community

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously (6‑0) to adopt the regular agenda as amended, deleting the closed‑session item and moving the Reports by Board Members ahead of Public Presentations. The vote was recorded with all six present supervisors in favor and Supervisor Crystal Vanuch absent. No other substantive actions were finalized; discussion on the Aquia Landing property continued without a recorded vote.

• Adopted amended agenda, deleting closed‑session item and reordering reports (6‑0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Stafford County Community Policy and Management Team will convene in a closed session to discuss emergency requests for foster care and group homes. The body will also review supplemental foster care payments and conduct a financial update.

• Closed session to discuss foster care emergency requests
• Review of supplemental foster care payments
• Financial update
• CSA Local Agency Risk Assessment
• CSA Local Resource Survey 2025

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Stafford County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will hear staff reports on 55+ adult and aquatics activities, upcoming gymnastics facility schedules, and ongoing park maintenance across multiple sites. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. Standard items include approval of September 22, 2025 minutes, public comments, and commission member comments.

• Community Recreation, 55+ Active Adults & Aquatics program updates
• Gymnastics Facility class and party schedule for November 2025
• Park maintenance reports for Brooks, Pratt, Chichester, Embrey Mill, and other parks
• Turf management and field preparation activities
• Equipment inspections and repairs at various park sites

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit for a medical clinic in the M‑1 Light Industrial zone at the Riverside Business Park (Project CUP24155932). The agenda also includes a conditional use permit for a fiber utility hub, a comprehensive‑plan compliance review for a new fire and rescue station, and a proposed zoning reclassification from B‑2 to B‑1 for parcels 29‑60C through 29‑60G. Additional items are time‑limit extensions for several projects and board‑of‑supervisors resolutions referring to upcoming public hearings on ordinance changes.

• Conditional use permit for Riverside Business Park medical clinic (Project CUP24155932) – Proposed Resolution R25-277
• Conditional use permit for Storck Road fiber utility hub (Project CUP25156616) – Proposed Resolution R25-284
• Comprehensive plan compliance review for new Fire and Rescue Station #8 (Project COM25156481) – Proposed PCR25-23
• Proposed zoning reclassification from B‑2 to B‑1 for parcels 29‑60C‑29‑60G (Project RC25156318) – Proposed Ordinance O25-37
• Time‑limit extensions for multiple projects including Austin Ridge Logistics Center and GWV Data Center – Proposed PCR25-25

The Planning Commission approved a motion to shift agenda item 7 to directly precede the first public hearing item. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the excerpt.

• Moved agenda item 7 before first public hearing item (unanimous voice vote)

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will consider and approve a grading plan amendment for Payne Morgan Cemetery. The meeting will also provide updates on the Bloomington Interpretive Content Project and the Section 106 review for the Falmouth Bridge Rehabilitation. Commissioners will discuss proposed revisions to the commission bylaws and welcome new members.

• Approval of grading plan amendment request for Payne Morgan Cemetery
• Update on Bloomington Interpretive Content Project
• Current status of Section 106 review for Falmouth Bridge Rehabilitation
• Proposed revisions to the commission bylaws
• Welcome and introduction of new commission members

The commission accepted an amended agenda unanimously (7‑0). It voted to provide a Letter of Support for the county‑wide cultural resource survey (7‑0). The minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (7‑0). Members agreed to hold a work session on the Bloomington Interpretive Center project at the January 8 regular meeting.

• Accept amended agenda (7-0)
• Approve Letter of Support for county-wide cultural resource survey (7-0)
• Approve October 2, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Schedule Bloomington Interpretive Center work session for Jan 8 (agreed)

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider approving a contract for wastewater facility upgrades, a visitor center services contract, and the renaming of the Stafford Regional Airport to Washington Executive-Stafford Regional Airport. The meeting also includes several proclamations and the approval of consent agenda items.

• Authorize contract for Little Falls Run wastewater facility upgrades
• Authorize contract for Stafford Visitor Center services at Gari Melchers Home and Studio
• Approve renaming Stafford Regional Airport to Washington Executive-Stafford Regional Airport
• Authorize contract for rehabilitation of Grafton elevated water storage tank
• Authorize contract for modular offices

The Board adopted the regular agenda and a consent agenda (excluding six items). It approved the Chairman’s electronic participation, the renaming of the regional airport, and a $42,061,000 contract for upgrades to the Little Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility. All motions recorded received a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved electronic participation for Chairman Diggs (7-0)
• Adopted the Regular Agenda as amended (7-0)
• Adopted the Consent Agenda, removing items 4, 13, 14, 16, 18, 22 (7-0)
• Approved renaming to Washington Executive‑Stafford Regional Airport (via consent agenda)
• Approved $42,061,000 Little Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades (R25-287) (7-0)
• Approved ratification of contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for roofing supplies (R25-263) (via consent agenda)
• Approved ratification of contract with Southern Air for facility maintenance (R25-267) (via consent agenda)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will review the county code regarding real estate tax for rehabilitated historic properties. Members will also receive updates on potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts and specific property updates.

• Review of County Code Chapter 23-Taxation, Article III Real Estate Tax, Division 3
• Research update on Hunters Iron Works Historic Resource Overlay District
• Research update on Phillips House Duplex (Burnside Manor) at 901 Northside Drive
• Update on 985 White Oak COA
• Update on Counting House Conveyance

The Architectural Review Board accepted the agenda as submitted (5-0). It approved a motion to contact the owners of the Phillips House Duplex, a slavery‑related historic resource, by personal visit or letter (5-0). The board also approved the September 8, 2025 minutes (5-0). Additionally, a 24‑month extension was granted to the new owners of 985 White Oak to raise funds for required work.

• Agenda accepted as submitted (5-0)
• Motion to reach out to Phillips House Duplex owners approved (5-0)
• September 8, 2025 minutes approved (5-0)
• 24‑month extension granted for 985 White Oak COA

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will vote on a proposed zoning reclassification that would change parcels 29-60C, 29-60D, 29-60E, 29-60F, 29-60G (portion) and 29-ROW from B‑2 urban commercial to B‑1 convenience commercial (Ordinance O25-37). The commission will also hear a request for a conditional use permit to allow vehicle fuel sales, a high‑intensity commercial retain, and a comprehensive sign plan on the same parcels (Project CUP24155520, Ordinance R25-274). A third item is a proposal to amend proffered conditions for parcel 39‑71A, the Potomac Church Tech Center project (Ordinance O25-20).

• Ordinance O25-37: Reclassify parcels 29-60C‑G & 29-ROW from B‑2 to B‑1 commercial zone
• Ordinance R25-274: Conditional use permit for vehicle fuel sales, high‑intensity commercial retain, and sign plan on parcels 29-60C‑G & 29-ROW (Project CUP24155520)
• Ordinance O25-20: Amend proffered conditions for parcel 39‑71A (Potomac Church Tech Center) – staff recommendation pending

The commission heard public presentations and staff briefing on the Buc‑ee’s of Stafford project, which seeks to rezone roughly 38 acres from B‑2 to B‑1 and obtain a conditional use permit for fuel sales and high‑intensity retail. No vote or final action on the proposals was recorded during this meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hear a presentation of the county’s Economic Development Five-Year Strategic Plan. It will also receive a brief update on the federal government shutdown. No other actions are listed.

• Presentation of Economic Development Five-Year Strategic Plan
• Brief update on federal government shutdown

American with Disabilities Act Grievance Committee

The Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Committee will meet to nominate a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The committee will also review minutes from January 23, 2024, and receive reports from the Director of Development Services and committee members.

• Nomination of Chairman
• Nomination of Vice Chairman
• Approval of January 23, 2024 minutes
• Report from the Director of Development Services

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will discuss staff updates on outreach and recent meetings, and consider opening a new round of the PDR/Land Conservation Program in January. It will also note that the farmer's market applicant must return with requested materials. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 24 and September 22, 2025, and usual member comments before adjourning.

• Open new round of the PDR/Land Conservation Program in January
• Farmers Market applicant to return with requested materials
• Approve minutes from March 24 and September 22, 2025
• Staff update on outreach, community events, and Oct 8 BOS meeting
• Public presentations (unspecified topics)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a series of budget, management and planning items, including reallocating FY2026 funds to fully fund the Rappahannock Regional Jail and setting personal‑property tax penalties and interest to 0% temporarily. It will discuss an amendment to the multi‑locality agreement and rename the Stafford Regional Airport Authority. Several planning and zoning matters will be heard, such as rezoning two parcels for the Cranes Corner Data Center, amendments to data‑center provisions in the comprehensive plan, a conditional‑use permit for a 51‑foot middle school, and updates to tobacco and vape shop regulations.

• Amendment to the multi‑locality agreement and name change to the Stafford Regional Airport Authority
• Reallocation of FY2026 budget funds to fully fund the Rappahannock Regional Jail (Resolution R25‑266)
• Temporary setting of personal‑property tax penalties and interest to 0% (Emergency Order EO25‑01)
• Rezoning of parcels 46‑10 and 46‑8A from A‑1 and M‑1 to M‑2 for the Cranes Corner Data Center (Ordinance O25‑19)
• Conditional use permit request to allow a 51‑foot middle school on parcel 46‑80 (Resolution R25‑239)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss and take action on several emergency case presentations and foster care placements. A portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session to discuss medical records. Staff will also provide a financial update and information on the DMAS Behavioral Health Redesign.

• Case Presentation #1: A&D Emergency Request
• Case Presentation #2: Group Home Emergency Request
• Case Presentations #3 and #4: TFC Emergency Requests
• Case Presentation #5: Sponsored Residential
• Supplemental Foster Care/Notification of Payments for August and September

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

The Wetlands Board will hold a public hearing to consider a permit application for a 150-foot riprap revetment along Aquia Creek. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and committee reports.

• Public hearing for riprap revetment permit (AP25156674)
• Approval of September 15, 2025 draft minutes
• Committee reports and chairman's report

The Wetlands Board approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes after a single correction, with a 6‑0 vote. The board then unanimously approved a wetlands permit for a 100‑150‑foot riprap revetment along Aquia Creek, also by a 6‑0 vote. Members agreed to schedule a January meeting to review subcommittee progress. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes with change (6-0)
• Approved wetlands permit for riprap revetment (6-0)
• Agreed to schedule January subcommittee progress meeting
• No new business presented
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

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

The Chesapeake Bay Board will hold public presentations and a public hearing on a special exception application (AP25156644). Foundation Homes Inc. seeks a waiver of Section 27B‑7 development conditions to build a residence on Tax Map Parcel 8B‑B‑13W within the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area buffer along Lake Arrowhead. The board will decide whether to grant the exception under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance.

• Special exception application AP25156644 by Foundation Homes Inc.
• Waiver request of Section 27B‑7 development conditions
• Proposed residential structure on Tax Map Parcel 8B‑B‑13W, Lake Arrowhead

The board approved a special exception request for a single‑family home on parcel 8B‑B‑13W in the Lake Arrowhead neighborhood, adding deed restrictions, a long‑term maintenance program, an infiltration trench and spread‑out planting units. The motion passed 3‑2 after a denial motion failed for lack of a second. Approval of the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes was deferred to the next meeting. The board then adjourned.

• Approved special exception for parcel 8B‑B‑13W with restrictions (3‑2)
• Denial motion failed due to lack of a second
• Deferred approval of September 15, 2025 minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Stafford County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and hear brief public comments. The commission will discuss new business items, including a needs assessment and staff reports covering senior (55+) recreation programs, the gymnastics facility schedule and activities, and extensive park maintenance updates across multiple districts. No formal decisions beyond approving minutes are indicated.

• Approve September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes each
• New Business: Needs Assessment presentation
• Staff Report: Community Recreation 55+ programs and Aquatics schedule
• Staff Report: Gymnastics Facility activities and upcoming classes

Telecommunications Commission

The Stafford County Telecommunications Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 9, 2025. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, any agenda adjustments, and discussion of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program under old business. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed.

• Approve minutes from previous Commission meeting
• Agenda additions/adjustments
• Old Business – discussion of BEAD Program
• New Business (unspecified items)
• Discussion items (unspecified)

The Telecommunications Commission approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to add new business items—including data centers, the BACC holiday party, and franchise support—was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added new business items: data centers, BACC holiday party, franchise support (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will vote on a range of items, including task orders for road and wastewater projects, several appointments, and multiple contracts for public safety equipment. They will also consider a resolution to issue general‑obligation bonds to fund approved school capital projects and a proposed amendment to the county subdivision and zoning ordinances. Additional agenda items cover proclamations, budget reallocations, and a loan to the Lake Carroll Service District for dam renovations.

• Authorize a task order with Rinker Design Associates for preliminary design of the Garrisonville Road improvement project (Resolution R25-240).
• Budget and appropriate funds for the acquisition of property for the Fire and Rescue Station 9 rebuild project (Resolution R25-251).
• Approve master lease financing and amend a contract with Atlantic Emergency Solutions for the purchase of an aerial ladder truck (Resolution R25-244).
• Consider authorizing issuance of general‑obligation school bonds to support construction of approved school capital projects (Resolution R25-230).
• Consider a planning commission referral for an ordinance amendment to modify plan and plat review requirements and define contractor equipment storage (Resolution R25-233).

The Board of Supervisors approved the regular agenda unanimously (7-0). It then approved the consent agenda with all items except Item 3, which concerns the Little Falls Run Wastewater Treatment Project (7-0). The approved items include several appointments, contracts, proclamations and budget allocations. Item 3 was pulled from the agenda and not approved at this meeting.

• Approved Regular Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus Item 3 (7-0)
• Removed James Powell and appointed McCallum Knight to the Historical Commission
• Appointed Jennifer Stone to the Parks and Recreation Commission (term ends Dec 31, 2027)
• Appointed Robert Orrison to the Historical Commission
• Appointed Gary Adkins to the Industrial Development Authority (term ends Jun 30, 2029)
• Appointed Katherine Schneider to the Parks and Recreation Commission (term ends Dec 31, 2027)
• Ratified August 19, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting minutes

Architectural Review Board

The Stafford County Architectural Review Board will discuss establishing a list of potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts for further research. Staff will present a report on TM 59-70 research for possible inclusion as a Historic Resource Overlay District. The board will also review the COA Review Rules of Procedure and receive an update on the 985 White Oak COA project. Minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Establish list of potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts for further research
• Staff Report: TM 59-70 research for consideration as Historic Resource Overlay District
• Review of COA Review Rules of Procedure
• 985 White Oak COA Update
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Architectural Review Board voted 5‑0 to accept the staff report recommending further research on parcel TM 59‑70 and to refrain from referring it as a Historic Resource Overlay District. The board also approved the agenda as submitted (5‑0) and approved the September 8, 2025 minutes (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted agenda as submitted (5‑0)
• Accepted staff recommendation to defer TM 59‑70 overlay and pursue Phase II archaeological survey (5‑0)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (5‑0)

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will discuss updates on several preservation and development matters. Items include a staff‑comment review of the Forest Lane development, a possible historic resource overlay for TM 59‑70, the Section 106 status for the Falmouth Bridge rehabilitation, and an interpretive‑plan proposal for Bloomington. The commission will also receive an update on the re‑survey of Flippo Family Cemetery #2.

• Development Review Update: Forest Lane – staff comments, Review #1
• Review of TM 59‑70 for possible Historic Resource Overlay District referral
• Section 106 Review status for Falmouth Bridge Rehabilitation
• Consideration of an interpretive plan for Bloomington
• Flippo Family Cemetery #2 re‑survey update by Cemetery Committee

The commission voted 4‑0 to take on a research and interpretive‑plan project for the Bloomington plantation ruins in Patawomeck Park. Members will develop an inventory, digital map and signage, aiming to have content ready by July 2026 and seek budget inclusion for FY 2027. A field trip to the site was scheduled for October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM. The meeting also approved the agenda (4‑0) and the amended minutes from June 5, 2025 (3‑0, one abstention).

• Accepted agenda as submitted (4‑0)
• Approved Bloomington interpretive‑plan project (4‑0)
• Approved amended minutes from June 5, 2025 (3‑0, 1 abstain)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will discuss four planning items: deferral of the Garrison at Stafford proffer amendment, approval of a comprehensive plan compliance review for a new middle school, a conditional use permit to allow the middle school to be built up to 51 feet tall in the A‑1 agricultural district, and an amendment to proffer conditions for the Potomac Church Tech Center. The commission will also receive reports and new major site plan submissions. Decisions will be made by the January 2, 2026 deadline for the height permit and by September 19, 2025 for the Potomac Church amendment.

• Deferral of proffer amendment for Garrison at Stafford (Project RC25156180)
• Approval of comprehensive plan compliance review for Drew Middle School replacement (Project COM25156398)
• Conditional use permit request to exceed height limit to 51 ft for Drew Middle School (Project CUP25156606)
• Proposed amendment of proffered conditions for Potomac Church Tech Center (Project RC24155845)
• New major site plan submissions for fiber utility hub, electrical substation, warehouse, and auto fleet parking

The September 24, 2025 meeting began with public presentations on data‑center impacts, generator emissions, and local road safety. Commissioners then opened a public hearing on the Garrison at Stafford proffer amendment, which was recommended for deferral. No vote or final action on any agenda item is recorded in the provided minutes.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a grant agreement for flood resiliency and hold a work session regarding data centers.

• Proposed Resolution R25-216 to execute a US Department of Transportation grant for the Brooke Road Flood Mitigation and Resiliency Project
• Data center work session

The Board declared the grant item time‑sensitive and then approved Proposed Resolution R25‑216, authorizing the County Administrator to execute the federal PROTECT grant agreement for the Brooke Road Flood Mitigation and Resiliency Project. The votes were 5‑yes, 0‑no, with two supervisors absent.

• Declared Item 1 time‑sensitive (5‑0)
• Approved Proposed Resolution R25‑216 to authorize the grant agreement for the Brooke Road Flood Mitigation project (5‑0)

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services approved the June 24 meeting minutes and reviewed recent foster care and benefit program statistics. It noted the appointment of a new VDSS Commissioner and County Administrator. The Board supported the Department of Social Services' request for six additional staff positions in the FY 2026 budget, with the County Administrator asking departments to keep budgets level. Recruitment updates for several vacant positions were also provided.

• Approval of June 24, 2024 Board minutes
• Report of foster care statistics for June‑August 2024
• Support for DSS request for six new positions in FY 2026 budget
• Appointments of James Williams as VDSS Commissioner and Bill Ashton as County Administrator
• Recruitment updates for multiple Family Services and Benefit Programs vacancies

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will approve the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss unfinished business on the new recreation center, which has no updates. New business includes a discussion of Capital Improvement Program projects, a needs assessment, and future meeting dates. The commission will also review a proposed lease for the Stafford Gymnastics Center that raises the annual rent to $204,672 with a 2% yearly escalation. Additionally, the commission announced the retirement of long‑time member Judy Sokolowski.

• Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting
• Unfinished business: New Recreation Center – no updates reported
• New business: discussion of CIP projects, needs assessment, and future meeting dates
• Proposed lease for Stafford Gymnastics Center – annual rent $204,672, 2% escalation
• Retirement announcement for Judy Sokolowski after 35 years of service

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. Patrick Workman was appointed as the new Director of Parks & Recreation. The board set the next two meeting dates for October 13 and November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Rowser Annex.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Patrick Workman as Director of Parks & Recreation
• Scheduled future meetings for Oct 13 and Nov 17 at 7 p.m.

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will receive staff updates on funding for the Purchase of Development Rights program, a Northern Virginia Conservation Trust update, and the Quantico Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program. It will then discuss next steps for the PDR/Land Conservation Program and consider a farmers market application. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Purchase of Development Rights Program Funding and Applications
• Northern Virginia Conservation Trust Update
• Quantico, Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program
• PDR/Land Conservation Program Next Steps
• Farmers Market Application

The Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee voted 5‑0 to open a new round of Purchase of Development Rights projects using the $1.3 million currently available. No decision was made on changing program criteria or expanding funding, which will be discussed at a later meeting. The proposal to open a farmer’s market at 2063 Richmond Highway was tabled, with the applicant asked to return with revised rules; that motion also passed 5‑0.

• Approved new round of PDR program using $1.3M (5-0)
• Tabled farmer’s market proposal pending revised rules (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss budgeting for school health benefits and broadcast technology for the Commonwealth Governor's School. The meeting includes a public hearing on bonuses for Department of Social Services employees and a proposed increase for private property towing fees.

• Proposed Resolution R25-155: Budgeting and appropriating schools' health benefit fund reserves for FY2025
• Proposed Resolution R25-232: Appropriating FY2025 Commonwealth Governor's School carryover funds for broadcast technology
• Proposed Resolution R25-130: Adoption of the FY2027 budget calendar
• Proposed Ordinance O25-28: Awarding bonuses to Department of Social Services employees
• Proposed Ordinance O25-27: Increasing the allowable fee for towing from private property

The Board approved Proposed Resolution R25-155 to appropriate $1.5 million from school health‑benefits fund reserves. It also approved Proposed Resolution R25-232, reallocating $317,000 from the Governor’s School fund to Stafford, King George, and Spotsylvania counties with amended language. The agenda was amended to hold Board Member reports before the closed meeting, and a motion to allow Ms. Gary to participate remotely was approved. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved remote participation for Ms. Gary (7‑0)
• Amended agenda to hold reports before closed meeting (7‑0)
• Approved Proposed Resolution R25-155 to appropriate $1.5 M school health benefits fund reserves (7‑0)
• Approved Proposed Resolution R25-232 to reallocate $317,000 Governor’s School funds to three counties (7‑0)

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

The Chesapeake Bay Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception for a residential structure. The Wetlands Board will consider approving updated by-laws and discuss in-lieu fee utilization and data centers.

• Public hearing for AP25156644 (CBB25-05) regarding a residential structure in the CRPA buffer along Lake Arrowhead
• Approval of updated Wetlands Board by-laws
• Discussion on in-lieu fee utilization and oversight recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
• Discussion on proposed scope changes to Wetlands Board responsibilities
• Discussion on data centers and special committee establishment

The Chesapeake Bay Board voted 7‑0 to deny the special exception request (AP25156644) for a residential structure within the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area buffer along Lake Arrowhead. The Board also voted 7‑0 to table discussion of the By‑Laws amendment until the next meeting. In the Wetlands Board, members approved the March 17, 2025 minutes (7‑0), amended the agenda (7‑0), tabled the By‑Laws approval (7‑0), and approved a motion to applaud the upcoming October 1 education event (7‑0).

• Denied special exception for residential structure on Lake Arrowhead (7‑0)
• Tabled By‑Laws approval discussion (7‑0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes for Chesapeake Bay Board (6‑0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes for Wetlands Board (7‑0)
• Amended agenda to move items to public forum (7‑0)
• Approved motion to applaud community education event at Widewater State Park (7‑0)
• Adjourned Chesapeake Bay Board meeting (7‑0)
• Adjourned Wetlands Board meeting (motion not recorded, but meeting concluded)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider three new business items: a vote to approve its Rules of Procedure, a vote to amend the bylaws to require those rules for reviewing COA applications, and the establishment of a list of potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts for further study. These items are presented after routine agenda approval and public presentations. No other decisions are scheduled.

• Vote to approve Rules of Procedure
• Vote to amend bylaws to apply Rules of Procedure to COA applications
• Establish list of potential Historic Resource Overlay Districts for research

The Architectural Review Board accepted an amended agenda and unanimously approved a new Rules of Procedure for certificate of appropriateness reviews. It also unanimously adopted a bylaws revision to use those rules. The board deferred a zoning reclassification application for Sherwood Forest by a 4‑3 vote and approved the August 4, 2025 minutes.

• Accept amended agenda (4‑0)
• Approve Rules of Procedure for COA reviews (unanimous)
• Approve bylaws revision to incorporate Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Defer Sherwood Forest zoning reclassification to Jan 20 meeting (4‑3)
• Approve August 4, 2025 minutes (4‑0)

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will review a request to re‑survey Flippo Family Cemetery #2. Staff will update the commission on the Sherwood Forest Farm historic resource overlay district that the Board of Supervisors may consider. A second staff update will cover Virginia Development Reviews and the Recreational Business Campus zoning and historic resources. The meeting also includes public presentations and routine reports.

• Re‑survey request for Flippo Family Cemetery #2 (new business)
• Staff update on Sherwood Forest Farm historic resource overlay district (unfinished business)
• Staff update on Virginia Development Reviews and Recreational Business Campus zoning and historic resources (unfinished business)

The Stafford County Historical Commission met on September 4, 2025 and unanimously accepted the agenda. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. No other motions or votes were recorded.

• Accepted agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a reclassification application for three tax map parcels to add them to a historic zoning district. The meeting also includes several transportation project authorizations and the adoption of the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan.

• Proposed reclassification of tax map parcels 59C-1-1, 59-71B, and 59-71 to the Historic Resource Overlay Zoning District
• Change order with Timmons Group for Onville Road widening right-of-way acquisition
• Task order with Rinker Design Associates for American Legion/Eskimo Hill (Route 628) at Route 1 turn lane project
• Adoption of the 2025 Stafford County Emergency Operations Plan
• Contract ratification with Datamatx, Incorporated for tax billing services

The Board adopted the regular agenda unanimously. It approved the full consent agenda, which included proclamations, transportation resolutions, fire‑rescue actions, and utility contracts. Among the items, the 2025 Stafford County Emergency Operations Plan was adopted. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Adopted Regular Agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑11, including proclamations and resolutions (7‑0)
• Adopted the 2025 Stafford County Emergency Operations Plan (7‑0)
• Ratified contract with DATAMATX for tax billing services (7‑0)
• Authorized County Administrator to apply for VDOT FY2029/30 revenue sharing (7‑0)
• Authorized change order with Timmons Group for Onville Road widening (7‑0)
• Authorized task order with Rinker Design Associates for American Legion/Eskimo Hill project (7‑0)
• Authorized grant application for FY2026 Virginia Emergency Shelter Upgrade Assistance Grant (7‑0)

Joint Schools Working Committee

The Joint Schools Working Committee will review a proposed revenue sharing agreement, discuss a day school program, and consider cooperation and best practices between the Board of Supervisors and the School Board. The meeting will also include routine approvals of draft minutes from October 24, 2024 and April 7, 2025.

• Revenue sharing agreement
• Day school program
• Board of Supervisors and School Board cooperation and best practices
• Approval of draft October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of draft April 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Joint Schools Working Committee approved the draft minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting and the April 07, 2025 meeting. Both motions passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote. No other actions were decided; the revenue sharing presentation was discussed but no agreement was adopted.

• Approved October 24, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 07, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will review several land‑use proposals, including an amendment to proffered conditions for the Potomac Church Tech Center and a zoning reclassification to heavy industrial for the Cranes Corner Data Center. It will also consider a compliance review for the Cranes Corner electric substation and an amendment to the zoning ordinance for tobacco and vape shop uses. Additionally, the commission will evaluate a waiver request to allow a preliminary subdivision of 336 lots in Hartwood.

• Amend proffered conditions for Potomac Church Tech Center (Ordinance O25-20)
• Reclassify parcels 46-10 and 46-8A to M‑2 heavy industrial for Cranes Corner Data Center (Ordinance O25-19)
• Review compliance for Cranes Corner electric substation (Resolution PCR25-11)
• Amend zoning ordinance definitions for tobacco and vape shop uses (Ordinance O25-18)
• Waiver request for subdivision block length for a 336‑lot subdivision in Hartwood

The Stafford County Planning Commission met on August 27, 2025 and heard public comments. Agenda items 2 and 3 concerning the Cranes Corner Data Center zoning reclassification and a comprehensive‑plan review of an electric substation were presented. No votes, approvals, or denials were documented in the minutes. The items remain pending.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will meet on August 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The board will review draft amendments to the comprehensive plan guidelines and zoning ordinance regulations that pertain to data centers. The board will also discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget calendar. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Review draft amendments to comprehensive plan guidelines for data centers
• Review draft amendments to zoning ordinance regulations for data centers
• Discuss FY 2027 budget calendar

The Board of Supervisors voted 7-0 to approve the regular agenda as amended. Members then discussed the FY 2027 budget calendar and agreed to give staff feedback before the item returns in September. The Board also debated the timing of the annual delegation dinner, with most supervisors favoring a November date after the election. No other motions were formally adopted.

• Approved regular agenda as amended (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal filed under Stafford County Code §28-349. The appeal concerns a notice of violation dated May 30, 2025 for alleged noncompliance with Code §28-35, Table 3.1, regarding the operation of a wayside stand. The property involved is zoned A-2 (rural residential) and is located at 440 Brooke Road in the George Washington Election District. The meeting will also address unfinished business, including the Zoning Administrator’s report and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Appeal of notice of violation for wayside stand at 440 Brooke Road (parcel 55-1B)
• Approval of February 25, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes (draft)
• Approval of March 19, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes (draft)
• Approval of June 24, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes (draft)
• Zoning Administrator’s report (unfinished business)

The Board of Zoning Appeals confirmed it has jurisdiction over the appeal concerning a wayside stand at 440 Brooke Road and found the applicants have standing. Both motions passed unanimously. No final decision on the appeal was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved jurisdiction for case A-25-03/25156551 (unanimous)
• Approved applicant standing for case A-25-03/25156551 (unanimous)
• Confirmed quorum with six voting members present

Hidden Lake Service District

The committee will elect its officers and review draft FY25 financials. The meeting includes a discussion on dam safety inspection and planning schedules extending through 2028.

• Election of Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Review of draft FY25 financials
• Dam safety operations and maintenance certificate (October 2025)
• Dam owner's inspections (October 2025 and October 2026)
• Professional Engineer Inspection (October 2027) and Emergency Plan (June 2028)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider accepting and appropriating a Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Cooperative Partnership grant for FY26, along with several other grant awards. It will also ratify contracts for building services, flooring, vehicles, and IT equipment, and address zoning and public‑hearing matters. Additional items include proclamations for International Overdose Awareness Day and honoring Michael Keyes.

• Accept and appropriate Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Cooperative Partnership grant for FY26 (Resolution R25-192)
• Ratify contract with Automated Logic Contracting Services, Inc. for sustainable building services (Resolution R25-185)
• Ratify contract with Happy Co. Floors LLC for carpet and flooring at multiple county facilities (Resolution R25-186)
• Authorize public hearing to consider amending towing fee code (Resolution R25-195)
• Consider ordinance to amend Chapter 10 “Emergency Services” for terminology updates (Ordinance O25-24)

The Board voted to allow Supervisor Monica Gary to participate in the meeting electronically, with all seven members voting yea and none voting no. No other substantive motions were resolved; agenda changes were discussed but no vote outcome was recorded. The meeting also featured ceremonial proclamations recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day and Michael R. Keyes.

• Approved electronic participation for Ms. Gary (7-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss emergency requests and foster care placements in a closed session. The body will also review financial updates and the results of the Annual Gap Survey.

• TFC Emergency Request case presentation
• Independent Living Emergency Request case presentation
• Supplemental Foster Care payments for May, June, and July
• TFC/Group Home Placements consent agenda
• Annual Gap Survey Review Results

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will receive a staff overview of data center projects involving National Register of Historic Places resources. The body will also receive a development review update regarding the Drew Middle School replacement.

• Staff overview of data center projects and NRHP listed, eligible, and potentially eligible resources
• Development Review update for Drew Middle School Replacement (AP # 25156529)

The Stafford County Historical Commission meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No actions, approvals, or other decisions were taken. Members present were Martha Newton, Emma Dietrich, and Anita Dodd; absent were James Powell, Frank White, and Jane Conner.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a draft set of rules for reviewing Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications. It will also examine a proposed amendment to its by‑laws to include those review procedures. An update on the Grizzle Building and the Historical Society’s interest will be provided.

• Review draft rules of procedure for COA application review
• Review proposed amendment to by‑laws to add COA review procedures
• Update on Grizzle Building and Historical Society interest

The Architectural Review Board voted 4‑0 to accept agenda amendments adding items on Ingleside Drive and the Board‑of‑Supervisors recommendation process. The board also approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote, with one member abstaining. No other actions were taken.

• Accepted amended agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Social Services

The Board will approve the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review foster care statistics, including the annual Kings Dominion outing, and benefit program statistics. The Board will discuss FY 2026 budgets and federal budget reconciliation, receive a recruitment update, and hold a closed session.

• Approve June 9, 2025 Board minutes
• Review foster care statistics (incl. annual Kings Dominion outing)
• Review benefit programs statistics
• Discuss FY 2026 budgets and federal budget reconciliation (OBBBA)
• Recruitment update

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission is considering proffer amendments for the Potomac Church Tech Center and reviewing data center regulations. The body will also address time limit extensions for several zoning and permit applications.

• Proffer amendment for Potomac Church Tech Center (Tax Map Parcel 39-71A)
• Zoning reclassification to Heavy Industrial (M-2) for Cranes Corner Data Center
• Comprehensive Plan compliance review for Cranes Corner Electric Substation
• Review of data center regulations and proposed zoning or comprehensive plan changes
• Time limit extensions for Enon Road Tech Park, Checkers Warrenton Road, Silverbrook Kennels, and Stafford Freestanding ER & Imaging Center

The Stafford County Planning Commission met on July 23, 2025 and opened a public comment period. Attendees discussed data center siting, setbacks, and related community impacts. No motions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded in the minutes.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Stafford County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will meet on July 17, 2025 at the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center. The agenda includes unfinished business on a new recreation center and new business items: a proposal for the Rainbow Bridge Memorial, a discussion of a lease for Gauntlet Golf, and a discussion of property near Aquia Landing. The commission will also receive liaison reports from the Planning and School Board commissions and a director’s report.

• Unfinished Business – New Recreation Center
• New Business – Proposal for Rainbow Bridge Memorial (Eugene Loew)
• New Business – Gauntlet Golf lease discussion (Eugene Loew)
• New Business – Property near Aquia Landing discussion (Eugene Loew)
• Retirement announcement for Judy Sokolowski (35 years of service)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Data Center Subcommittee will review draft comprehensive plan guidelines and zoning ordinance regulations. The body will also examine application lists, maps, and site maps for the Forest Lane Data Center.

• Review of draft Data Center Guidelines and Regulations
• Review of Forest Lane Data Center Site Maps
• Review of pending applications with 1,000-foot setbacks

Board of Building Code Appeals

The Stafford County Board of Building Code Appeals will hear appeals for two property cases and discuss the date of the next meeting. The July 8, 2025, meeting minutes were not completed.

• Haines/Cevallos (TM 18G-9-94) appeal hearing
• Colliers Engineering Design/Mihalik (TM 20PP-3) appeal hearing
• Discussion of next meeting date
• Approval of July 8, 2025, minutes (not completed)

Board of Building Code Appeals

The Board of Building Code Appeals will vote on a draft amendment to its by‑laws. It will also discuss scheduling dates for new hearing applications. Additional new business items may be considered.

• Approve draft of amended by‑laws
• Discuss dates for new hearing applications
• Consider other new business items

The Board of Building Code Appeals elected Stacey Lampman as Chair and JC Hall as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The January 18, 2024 meeting minutes were approved with a minor correction, also unanimously. Members unanimously approved a motion directing staff to investigate options for providing legal representation to the board and to report back within 60 days. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Stacey Lampman elected Chair (unanimous)
• JC Hall elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• January 18, 2024 minutes approved with correction (unanimous)
• Staff tasked to review legal‑representation options for the board, report within 60 days (unanimous)
• Board to seek funding from Board of Supervisors for legal representation (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (unanimous)
• Request for a 30‑day timeline to receive needed information approved (unanimous)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of the Forest Lane data center project located in the Sherwood Forest/Springfield Farm area. It will also review the board’s process for issuing Certificates of Appropriateness. An update on the Grizzle Building and the Historical Society’s interest will be discussed, and the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting will be considered for approval.

• Development Preliminary Review: Forest Lane (Data Center) (Sherwood Forest/Springfield Farm)
• Process Review: Certificates of Appropriateness
• Grizzle Building/Historical Society Interest Update
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2025

The Stafford County Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Only two members, Doris McAdams and Billy Shelton, were present, while Linda Burdette, Kim Taylor-Wilson, and Mark Ethridge were absent. No decisions were made.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to provide comments on two development reviews. These comments will be used as part of the staff review process for the projects.

• Development Review: Drew Middle School Replacement (AP # 25156529)
• Development Preliminary Review: Forest Hills (AP #’s 25156545, 25156542, 25156546)

The Historical Commission accepted two agenda additions and approved four motions, each passing unanimously. It voted to request Phase II archaeological work and commemorative naming for the Drew Middle School replacement, and to request extensive archaeological and preservation actions for the Forest Lane data‑center project. The commission also endorsed the Historical Society’s plan to adapt the Grizzle Building into a Stafford County Museum, and approved the amended minutes from June 5, 2025.

• Accepted agenda additions (reserve account report, Grizzle building update) – vote 4‑0
• Approved letter to Planning Commission for Drew Middle School archaeological study and historic naming – vote 5‑0
• Approved letter to Planning Commission for Forest Lane archaeological investigations, historic structure report, preservation plan, mitigation, viewshed study, and site visit – vote 5‑0
• Approved letter to County Administration supporting adaptive reuse of Grizzle Building as a museum – vote 5‑0
• Approved amended minutes from June 5, 2025 – vote 5‑0

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider applying for a 2024 SAFER grant to fund 12, 24, or 36 firefighter positions. The meeting also includes votes on infrastructure contracts and the county's 2026 legislative program.

• Proposed resolution R25-180 to apply for the 2024 SAFER grant for additional career firefighters
• Contract with American Contracting & Environmental Services, Inc. for Aquia and Little Falls Run bioreactor rehabilitations
• Contract with Triangle Contracting, LLC for Lake Arrowhead Dam renovations
• Purchase of two fire engines via master lease financing with Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc.
• Adoption of the 2026 legislative program for the Virginia General Assembly

The Board unanimously approved Supervisor Bohmke's remote participation. They approved the amended agenda and adopted the consent agenda, removing Item 6. The June 3, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with a correction to a speaker's name. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved remote participation for Supervisor Bohmke (7-0)
• Approved agenda amendment adding proclamation and other items (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda without Item 6 (7-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 Board minutes with speaker name correction (7-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will review draft guidelines for data centers, comprehensive plan updates, and zoning ordinance regulations. The commission will also discuss scheduling of future meetings. Public comment and routine correspondence will be addressed.

• Review draft data center guidelines and regulations
• Review comprehensive plan guidelines
• Review zoning ordinance regulations
• Discuss future meeting schedule
• Public comment

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance applications. One request seeks to allow an eight‑foot‑tall fence to encroach onto the street side of a front yard at 419 Chamonix Drive, a residential R‑1 lot. The other request seeks a setback variance for a property at 59 Denison Street, zoned RBC (Recreational Business Campus). The board will vote on whether to grant each variance.

• Variance V25-02/25156414 – 419 Chamonix Drive – request to permit an eight‑foot‑tall fence encroaching onto the street side of the front yard (R‑1 zoning).
• Variance V25-03/25156438 – 59 Denison Street – request for a setback variance on an RBC‑zoned parcel.
• Approval of February 25, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes (draft).
• Approval of March 19, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes (draft).

The Board heard a variance request for 419 Chamonix Drive (case V25-02/25156414) concerning fence height and setback. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or other outcome for this application. No other substantive actions were documented.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss the New Recreation Center, a proposal for a Rainbow Bridge Memorial, and a Gauntlet Golf lease. The meeting also includes liaison reports and a director's report.

• New Recreation Center discussion
• Rainbow Bridge Memorial proposal
• Gauntlet Golf lease discussion
• Property near Aquia Landing discussion
• Director's report and liaison updates

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several zoning reclassifications and utility upgrades. Key items include a proposed ordinance for traffic signal and speed monitoring penalties and the issuance of revenue bonds for water and wastewater facilities.

• Ordinance O25-13 to establish a traffic signal enforcement program and photo speed monitoring in school crossing and highway work zones
• Zoning reclassification for the Attain at Stafford project (Tax Map Parcel Nos. 39-8, 39-8B, 39-16C, 39-16F, and 39-16G)
• Revenue bonds for upgrades to the Smith Lake Water Treatment Facility and Little Falls Run Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Conditional Use Permit for retirement housing at Embrey Mill Phase 3A
• Ordinance O25-16 to establish a review services fee for low voltage wiring plans

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved the regular agenda as amended, which included an add‑on item for Planning and Zoning (Resolution R25-178). The vote tally was 5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention, and 1 absence. Supervisor Dr. Yeung abstained, citing concerns about the process and lack of notice.

• Approved Regular Agenda as amended (including Resolution R25-178) – Yea 5, No 0, Abstain 1, Absent 1

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will review the map of existing M-2 zoned properties. It will discuss committee comments and Fredericksburg TOD comments. The commission will consider adopting guidelines and regulations from other jurisdictions. A public comment period and town hall discussion are also on the agenda.

• Review map of existing M-2 zoned properties
• Discuss committee comments and Fredericksburg TOD comments
• Consider incorporation of guidelines and regulations from other localities
• Public comment period
• Town hall meeting discussion

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission Data Center Subcommittee will review existing M‑2 zoned properties and consider comments from the committee and the Fredericksburg TOD. It will examine other jurisdictions' practices, comprehensive plan guidelines, zoning ordinance regulations, and a Prince William County noise study. The meeting also includes discussion of a town‑hall meeting, public comments, and routine administrative items.

• Review map of existing M‑2 zoned properties
• Discuss committee and Fredericksburg TOD comments
• Examine zoning ordinance regulations
• Review Prince William County noise study
• Discuss town hall meeting outcomes

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will consider three planning items: a zoning reclassification to heavy industrial for the Cranes Corner Data Center site, a compliance review for the Cranes Corner Electric Substation on the same parcels, and an amendment to proffered conditions for the Potomac Church Tech Center. The commission will also receive informational project pipeline and capital project quarterly reports, and will approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Proposed Ordinance O25-19: reclassify parcels 46-10 and 46-8A from A-1 and M-1 to M-2 for the Cranes Corner Data Center
• Proposed Planning Commission Resolution PCR25-11: review comprehensive plan compliance for the Cranes Corner Electric Substation on parcels 46-10 and 46-8A
• Proposed Ordinance O25-20: amend proffered conditions for parcel 39-71A, the Potomac Church Tech Center
• Project Pipeline Report (information only)
• Capital Project Quarterly Report (information only)

The Stafford County Planning Commission met on June 11, 2025 with all members present. The session was limited to public comments on data‑center rezoning and related concerns. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made.

Board of Social Services

The Stafford County Board of Social Services will meet on June 9, 2025. The agenda includes approving the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes, reviewing foster care statistics and local child care payments, and discussing the FY 2026 county, state, and federal budgets. A closed session is scheduled, and a recruitment update will be provided. The meeting will conclude with notice of the next meeting and an agency golf tournament on June 11.

• Approval of Minutes – March 24, 2025
• Review of Foster Care Statistics and local child care payments
• Review of Benefit Programs Statistics
• Discussion of FY 2026 County/State & Federal Budgets
• Closed Session

The Board approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. In closed session, the Board approved the adoption of one child and the adoption of two additional children from foster care. The Board also approved two new staff positions (Family Services Specialist II and Benefit Programs Specialist II) for FY 2026.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by English)
• Approved adoption of one child in foster care (closed session)
• Approved adoption of two children in foster care (closed session)
• Approved two new positions: Family Services Specialist II and Benefit Programs Specialist II for FY 2026

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will meet to receive a staff update regarding the status of county-owned historic resources. The body will also review reports from the Cemetery Committee and commission members.

• Staff update on status of county-owned historic resources
• Cemetery Committee report
• Approval of May 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted to approve the May 2, 2025 minutes, passing the motion 4‑0 with one member abstaining. They also decided to cancel the July meeting because of the holiday. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 2, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Cancelled July meeting (holiday)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will consider Referral Resolution R25‑141, which defines the scope of work for the 2023 Data Center Subcommittee. Commissioners will discuss the subcommittee’s work plan, meeting schedule, and town‑hall logistics. The meeting also includes a review of current Comprehensive Plan guidelines, ordinance regulations, and distribution of proffer statements and data‑center ordinances from other jurisdictions. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Referral Resolution R25‑141 (Scope of Work) for the Data Center Subcommittee
• Discussion of Subcommittee Work Plan, meeting schedule, and potential topics
• Discussion of Town Hall meeting logistics
• Review of Comprehensive Plan guidelines and ordinance regulations
• Distribution of proffer statements from approved Stafford projects and data‑center ordinances from other localities

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider several budget adjustments and appropriations for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, including school funding and staff retention bonuses. It will also vote on work orders to install gravity sewer lines on Rt. 1 and South Campus Boulevard to Hospital Center Boulevard, and from Autumn Ridge Pumping Station to Boxelder Drive. Additional items include contract renewals for insurance coverage and other capital project authorizations.

• Approve work order with Rising Sun, Inc. to install gravity sewer from Rt. 1 and South Campus Boulevard to Hospital Center Boulevard (Item 5)
• Approve work order with Sagres Construction Corporation to install gravity sewer from Autumn Ridge Pumping Station to Boxelder Drive (Item 6)
• Approve technical adjustments and appropriation for FY 2026 school budget and Academy of Technology and Innovation funds (Item 2)
• Approve funding for retention bonuses for Stafford County Public Schools (Item 4)
• Authorize contract renewals with Virginia Association of Counties Group Self‑Insurance Risk Pool and Brown & Brown Insurance Agency for FY 2026 insurance coverage (Item 25)

The Board approved the regular agenda as presented (4 yeas, 3 nays). It then approved the consent agenda, excluding Items 4, 24 and 26 (7 yeas, 0 nays). Afterward, the Board approved Item 4, authorizing retention bonuses for Stafford County Public Schools staff (7 yeas, 0 nays). The approved items include sewer work orders, transportation safety projects, and several appointments.

• Approved regular agenda as presented (Yea 4: Allen, Diggs, Gary, Yeung; No 3: Bohmke, English, Vanuch)
• Approved consent agenda without Items 4, 24, 26 (Yea 7, No 0)
• Approved Item 4 – retention bonuses for Stafford County Public Schools (Yea 7, No 0)
• Approved Item 5 – work order with Rising Sun, Inc. for gravity sewer installation (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Item 6 – work order with Sagres Construction Corp. for gravity sewer installation (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Item 7 – rescind Resolution R25‑84 and add safety/wedge‑widening projects FY 2026‑27 (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Item 8 – endorse regional approach for additional route and bridge across the Rappahannock River (part of consent agenda)
• Approved appointments: reappoint Marlon Wilson and Jack Rowley to the Economic Development Authority and appoint Carol Walker to the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (part of consent agenda)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss procedural matters under Robert’s Rules of Order. It will review the Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property at 985 White Oak Rd. The board will receive an update on the Grizzle Building/Historical Society letter status from the May motion. Minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting will be approved before adjournment.

• Review & discussion of Robert’s Rules of Order
• Certificate of Appropriateness application review: 985 White Oak Rd
• Status update on Grizzle Building/Historical Society letter per May motion
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025

The board accepted the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 985 White Oak Rd with staff‑recommended modifications, voting 4‑0. The board placed a hold on the Grizzle Building/Historical Society letter pending further information, also 4‑0. Finally, the May 5, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Agenda accepted (4-0)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 985 White Oak Rd approved with modifications (4-0)
• Hold placed on Grizzle Building/Historical Society letter pending more information (4-0)
• May 5, 2025 meeting minutes approved (4-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

At the May 28, 2025 meeting, the Stafford County Planning Commission will consider establishing a new Data Center Subcommittee. The subcommittee would review the county's existing data center regulations and recommend any changes to zoning ordinances or the comprehensive plan. The commission will also appoint members to the subcommittee.

• Establish and appoint members to a new Data Center Subcommittee to review county data center regulations and recommend zoning ordinance or comprehensive plan amendments

The commission established a Data Center Subcommittee to review the county's data‑center regulations and comprehensive‑plan provisions. Commissioners Shelton, Apicella, and Barnes were appointed as members with Barnes serving as chair, and Caudill was named alternate. The subcommittee must present recommendations by late July and will hold its first meeting on June 5 at 5:30 PM in the Board Chambers.

• Established Data Center Subcommittee
• Appointed Shelton, Apicella, and Barnes as members (Barnes as chair)
• Appointed Caudill as alternate member
• Set deadline for subcommittee recommendations: late July
• Scheduled first subcommittee meeting: June 5, 5:30 PM, Board Chambers

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will meet on May 27, 2025. In the open session, supervisors will discuss the Rappahannock River Crossing Bridge Project, review newly adopted Virginia legislation, and present the draft 2026 General Assembly legislative program. In closed session, they will consider two resolutions authorizing the closed meeting and certifying the board’s actions. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion of the Rappahannock River Crossing Bridge Project
• Review of newly adopted Virginia legislation
• Presentation of the draft 2026 General Assembly legislative program
• Resolution CM25-07 authorizing a closed meeting
• Resolution CM25-07(C) certifying board actions in a closed meeting

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors held a work session and heard a presentation by Ian Ollis on the Rappahannock River crossing bridge project, covering its history, studies, options, surveys, and consultant recommendations. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to increase the meals tax and transient occupancy tax rates and appropriate the resulting revenue for fiscal year 2026. It will also vote on several other matters, including a six‑year secondary transportation program, a lease amendment with the Patawomeck Indian Tribe, and various zoning and utility agreements. Additional items include proclamations, a land‑conservation partnership, and public hearings on fee and zoning changes.

• Ordinance O25-14 and Resolution R25-129 to increase meals tax and transient occupancy tax rates and appropriate FY 2026 revenue
• Resolution R25-139 approving VDOT FY2026‑FY2031 secondary system six‑year program
• Resolution R25-66 to amend lease with the Patawomeck Indian Tribe for 6.5 acres near Aquia Landing Park
• Resolution R25-62 authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for land conservation
• Resolution R25-124 authorizing water and sewer pro‑rata agreements with Westlake Development, LLC

The May 20, 2025 meeting featured several presentations, including memorial resolutions and proclamations, and a Virginia Department of Transportation quarterly report on ongoing road projects. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will consider several zoning‑related actions. It will review a proposal to amend proffered conditions for the Embr ey Mill Phase 3A development on parcel 29‑53B. It will also consider a conditional use permit to allow retirement housing in the same parcel’s PD‑2 zone, and an amendment to the county’s campground definitions and use standards. Additionally, the commission will vote on extending the time limit for the Cranes Corner Data Center zoning reclassification.

• Amend proffered conditions for Embr ey Mill Phase 3A (parcel 29‑53B) – Proposed Ordinance O25‑15
• Conditional use permit for retirement housing in PD‑2 zone, Embr ey Mill Phase 3A (parcel 29‑53B) – Proposed Resolution R25‑121
• Amend zoning code §§ 28‑25 and 28‑35 for campground uses – Proposed Ordinance O25‑07
• Extend time limit for Cranes Corner Data Center zoning reclassification (project RC24155726) – Proposed Resolution PCR25‑09

The Stafford County Planning Commission held a public hearing on two items: a request to amend proffer conditions for Embrey Mill Phase 3A and a conditional use permit for retirement housing on the same parcel. Staff presented details of the proposed 252 age‑restricted townhome units, reduced commercial floor area, and associated design and contribution requirements. No vote or formal decision was recorded in the minutes provided.

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Ordinance 025-01. This ordinance seeks to update provisions in the Stafford County Code to protect the county's water supply.

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 025-01 (Water Supply Emergency Ordinance)
• Presentation on Utilities Outage Map by Chris Lee
• SCADA presentation by Tanya Close and Josh Batton

The Utilities Commission approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. During the public hearing on Ordinance O25-01, the commission voted 7‑0 to forward its recommendation on the drought management plan to the Board of Supervisors. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Jan 14, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Sent recommendation on Ordinance O25-01 to Board (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will approve a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, appointments, and several proclamations. It will consider contracts and expenditures for sidewalk construction, EMS billing services, waste removal, and other agency needs. The board will also authorize public hearings on issuing water and sewer revenue bonds and on amending the traffic code to create a traffic‑signal enforcement program.

• Approve contract with M&F Concrete, Inc. for the Stafforboro Sidewalk Project
• Approve contract with Digitech Computer LLC for EMS ambulance transport billing services
• Ratify contract with BFI Waste Services, LLC for refuse removal and recycling services
• Authorize public hearing on issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds for utilities expansion
• Authorize public hearing on amending traffic code to establish traffic‑signal enforcement program

The Board unanimously approved three additions to the consent agenda, including a sidewalk project contract, the April 9 meeting minutes, and a contract with Digitech Computer LLC. They then approved the consent agenda after removing items 3, 14, 19 and 20, and later approved it again after removing items 13, 19 and 20. The Board also approved Item 13, authorizing additional expenditures with Express Technologies for Wi‑Fi cabling upgrades. Finally, the Board deferred approval of the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes to the next meeting.

• Approved three additions to Consent Agenda (sidewalk project, April 9 minutes, Digitech contract) (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda without items 3, 14, 19, 20 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda without items 13, 19, 20 (7-0)
• Approved Item 13 – Express Technologies Wi‑Fi cabling resolution (7-0)
• Deferred approval of March 18, 2025 Board minutes to next meeting (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss a proposed by‑law change to define a quorum for future meetings. It will also review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for 215 Ingleside Drive and another for Union Cemetery. The board will approve minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting, noting that the March and April meetings were cancelled.

• Proposed by‑law amendment to establish a quorum
• Certificate of Appropriateness review for 215 Ingleside Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness review for Union Cemetery
• Approval of February 3, 2025 minutes (March and April meetings cancelled)

The Architectural Review Board amended its agenda to include the Grizzle Building item. It denied the original Certificate of Appropriateness for 215 Ingleside Drive but approved it after staff‑suggested changes. The board also accepted the Union Cemetery sign application and voted to send a preservation letter for the Grizzle Building. The February 3, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Amended agenda to add Grizzle Building item (4‑0)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for 215 Ingleside Drive as submitted (3‑1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 215 Ingleside Drive with staff modifications (4‑0)
• Approved Union Cemetery/Historic Falmouth Cemetery sign application as submitted (3‑0)
• Approved letter recommending preservation of Grizzle Building and Shelton Cottage (4‑0)
• Approved February 3 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will hear a report from Anita Dodd reviewing the commission’s previous discussion of the most endangered historic sites. The meeting also includes routine public presentations, committee reports, and approval of the April 3, 2025 minutes. No new decisions are indicated beyond the review.

• Review of past Historical Commission discussion of most endangered list – report by Anita Dodd
• Public presentations
• Chairman’s report
• Cemetery Committee report
• Approval of April 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It passed a motion to approve a delineation request for the Payne/Morgan family cemetery on Tax Map Parcel 45‑263G. It also approved a recommendation to conduct additional research to determine the historic name of the Falmouth Cemetery. The VDOT Section 106 review for the Falmouth Bridge was noted for information only.

• Approved minutes from April 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved delineation request for Payne/Morgan Cemetery on Tax Map Parcel 45-263G (4-0)
• Approved recommendation for additional research on historic name of Falmouth Cemetery (4-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission meeting on April 23, 2025 will discuss a proposed zoning reclassification for parcels 39-8, 39-8B, 39-16C, 39-16F, and 39-16G, changing from A-1 Agricultural to UD-4 Urban Development Mixed-Use Village Center (Project RC22154616). The commission will consider Proposed Ordinance O25-11, which has a time limit of August 1, 2025, and will receive background recommendations for approval. Additional agenda items include a project pipeline report for information, a report from the Tobacco and Vape Shops Ordinance Subcommittee, and approval of the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Proposed zoning reclassification of parcels 39-8, 39-8B, 39-16C, 39-16F, and 39-16G to UD-4 mixed-use village center (Ordinance O25-11)
• Project pipeline report (information only)
• Tobacco and Vape Shops Ordinance Subcommittee meeting held April 21, 2025; next meeting TBD
• Approval of April 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Planning Director's report and other committee reports

The meeting began with a roll call and public comment period. Staff presented a zoning reclassification request for the Attain at Stafford site. No votes or formal actions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will discuss several items at its April 22 meeting. They will review one‑time funding requests for the county public schools. They will consider authorizing a contract with M & F Concrete, Inc. for the Stafforboro Sidewalk Project. They will consider approving tax‑exempt revenue bonds for the English Oaks Apartment affordable‑housing community and a grant/loan application for improvements at the Smith Lake Water Treatment Facility.

• Recommend appropriations for one‑time funding requests for Stafford County Public Schools
• Authorize contract with M & F Concrete, Inc. for the Stafforboro Sidewalk Project (Resolution R25-97)
• Approve issuance of EDA tax‑exempt revenue bonds for English Oaks Apartment (Resolution R25-115)
• Approve grant/loan application to Virginia Department of Health for Smith Lake Water Treatment Facility upgrades (Resolution R25-111)

The Board voted to allow Supervisor Vanuch to join the meeting remotely, passing the motion unanimously (7-0). The Board also approved the amended agenda, with six members voting yes and one voting no (6-1). No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved remote participation for Supervisor Vanuch (7-0)
• Approved amended agenda (6-1)

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

The board will consider approval of draft minutes from the March 17, 2025 meetings of the Wetlands, Chesapeake Bay, and Sand Dunes Boards. Members will discuss revisions to the boards’ by‑laws. The meeting includes a discussion of the Wetlands Board in‑lieu‑fee fund and a report on contractor liability. The chairman will present educational opportunities related to Widewater State Park and Crow’s Nest Research.

• Approve Wetlands Board draft minutes (3/17/2025)
• Approve Chesapeake Bay Board draft minutes (3/17/2025)
• Approve Sand Dunes Board draft minutes (3/17/2025)
• Discuss board by‑laws
• Discuss Wetlands Board in‑lieu‑fee fund (continued)

Only three of seven board members were present, so a quorum was not established. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. with no official business conducted. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will hold a closed meeting to consider case presentations on a group home placement (Abigail Oesi/DSS) and a Transitional Foster Care case (Valerie Hart/DSS), as well as supplemental foster care payment notifications for February and March. After the closed session, the board will act on those items and on a consent agenda for TFC/group home placements. The meeting will also include staff financial updates, CSA local allocation survey results, and new business items such as an annual gap survey review and a private day reimbursement cap.

• Closed session case presentation: Group Home Placement – Abigail Oesi/DSS
• Closed session case presentation: Transitional Foster Care – Valerie Hart/DSS
• Supplemental Foster Care – notification of payments for February/March
• Consent agenda for TFC/Group Home Placements
• New business: Annual Gap Survey Review and Private Day Reimbursement Cap

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding a new recreation center. The meeting includes reports from the Planning Commission and School Board liaisons, as well as a Director's report.

• Discussion of New Recreation Center (formerly New Gymnastics Facility)
• Liaison reports from Planning Commission and School Board
• Director's report on department goals and training
• Update on Duff Park playground utility line issue
• Report on front lobby renovations at the Gymnastics Center

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several budget and finance matters, including a public hearing on calendar year 2025 tax rates and approval of the FY2026 budget. It will also hear proposals to amend the road impact fee schedule, lease county land to the Patawomeck Indian Tribe, and appropriate funds for public‑safety one‑time expenditures. Additional items include a third‑quarter financial report and an appointment to the bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee.

• Public hearing on calendar year 2025 tax rates (Resolution R25-31)
• Consider FY2026 capital improvement program and VPSA bond issuance (Resolutions R25-30, R25-32)
• Authorize public hearing to amend road impact fee schedule in Code Chapter 13.5 (Resolution R25-109)
• Authorize public hearing to amend lease with Patawomeck Indian Tribe for 6.5 acres near Aquia Landing Park (Resolution R25-65)
• Consider budgeting and appropriating FY2024 year‑end funds for public‑safety one‑time expenditures (Resolution R25-102)

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the regular agenda as presented. All seven members voted yea, with no votes against. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved regular agenda (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a work session to discuss the budget. The meeting is set for April 15, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. The agenda is subject to amendment on the day of the meeting.

• Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session
• Roll call of members
• Agenda may be amended on the day of the meeting

The Board voted to allow Vice Chair Tinesha O. Allen to join the work session remotely, with a 6‑0 vote. Staff reported no budget documents were prepared and sought guidance on setting up the FY2026 budget. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

• Approved remote participation for Vice Chair Allen (6 yeas, 0 nays)

Telecommunications Commission

The Telecommunications Commission will meet to review old business and hear public presentations. The agenda includes discussions regarding the BEAD Program and the Comcast Franchise.

• BEAD Program discussion
• Comcast Franchise discussion
• Public presentations

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It reported that a resolution was reached on the Comcast franchise streaming issue, installing a new encoder on April 8, 2025. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Jan 16 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reported resolution of Comcast franchise streaming issue with new encoder installed Apr 8 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meetings

The commission will vote on a request to change the zoning of Tax Map Parcel No. 38-24F (RC24155575, Potomac Creek Industrial Park Lot 4) from M-1 Light Industrial to B-2 Urban Commercial (Ordinance O25-10). It will also consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance that updates definitions and campground use standards, as referred by the Board of Supervisors. Additional items include informational reports and subcommittee updates.

• Zoning reclassification request for Parcel 38-24F from M-1 to B-2 (Ordinance O25-10)
• Amendment to Stafford County Code Sec. 28-25 and 28-35 to modify campground use regulations
• Project pipeline report (information only)
• Campground Ordinance Subcommittee report – April 2, 2025
• Tobacco and Vape Shops Ordinance Subcommittee meeting – date TBD

The meeting included public comments and a staff presentation on a zoning reclassification request for Potomac Creek Industrial Park Lot 4. No vote or final action on the application was recorded in the minutes. The commission’s actions were limited to discussion and staff recommendation.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session

The Board voted to allow Supervisor Tinesha O. Allen to join the meeting remotely, with a 5‑0 yea vote and two members absent. The session then discussed upcoming school capital projects for FY 2026, but no formal approvals, denials, or tablings of those projects were recorded.

• Approved remote participation for Supervisor Allen (5-0)

Board of Building Code Appeals

The Board of Building Code Appeals will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also review its by-laws and approve minutes from the January 18, 2024, meeting.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• By-Laws Review

The board unanimously elected Stacey Lampman as Chair and JC Hall as Vice Chair. The minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting were approved with a minor correction. Members approved a motion directing staff to review options for full legal representation for the board and to report back within 60 days, including seeking funding from the Board of Supervisors. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Stacey Lampman elected Chair (unanimous)
• JC Hall elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• January 18, 2024 minutes approved with correction (unanimous)
• Staff tasked to review legal representation options and report within 60 days (unanimous)
• Board agreed staff will obtain current procedures and draft revised bylaws (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Joint Schools Working Committee

The Joint Committee of the School Board and Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss specific property and infrastructure updates. The session includes reviews of a warehouse property and school transportation.

• Black Jack Road Warehouse Property
• School Transportation Update
• Quarterly CIP/3R Update

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will consider a county invitation to partner with the National Park Service on The Slave Dwelling Project. It will also review a 50-Year Rule request for 120 Lorenzo Drive and note the cancellation of the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards. Additional items include a report on the most endangered historic sites and a staff update on a matching grant application for a county-wide historic resources survey.

• Invitation to collaborate on The Slave Dwelling Project with National Park Service/Fredericksburg
• 50-Year Rule request for 120 Lorenzo Drive
• Cancellation of the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards
• Review of past discussion of the most endangered historic list (report by Anita Dodd)
• Staff update on matching grant application for county-wide historic resources survey through Virginia Department of Historic Resources

The Historical Commission voted 5‑0 to approve the 50‑Year Rule request for 120 Lorenzo Drive, allowing the homeowner to keep the existing house and build a second dwelling. The commission also cancelled the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards and will feature four historic‑preservation stories on the county’s social media. Minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting were approved by a 4‑0 vote with one abstention.

• Approved 50‑Year Rule request for 120 Lorenzo Drive (5‑0)
• Cancelled 2024 Historic Preservation Awards
• Approved minutes from February 6, 2025 (4‑0, 1 abstention)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the school board budget. The meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. No formal decisions are expected.

• Work session: School Board Budget Discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session to discuss the budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Board of Supervisors budget discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for the Enon Road Solar Farm. The meeting includes decisions on school maintenance funding, water main installations, and road safety projects. The Board will also consider several appointments to county commissions and advisory boards.

• Public hearing for Enon Road Solar Farm conditional use permit (Tax Map Parcel 45-127)
• Work order for water main installation along Jewett Lane
• Work order for George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center lobby renovation and Board Chamber improvements
• Proposed infrastructure agreement with SI NVA07CAMPUS, LLC for the Stafford Technology Campus data center project
• Budgeting of fund balance reserves for unplanned school maintenance repairs

The Board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the consent agenda items unanimously. They voted to defer Item #15, the lease amendment with the Patawomeck Indian Tribe for 6.5 acres near Aquia Landing Park, to the April 15 meeting for a staff report. The deferral passed 5-2.

• Approve meeting agenda as amended (7-0)
• Adopt consent agenda items, including appointments and contracts (7-0)
• Defer Item #15 lease amendment with Patawomeck Tribe to April 15 meeting (5-2)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning reclassification and a conditional use permit for The Arbors at Stafford. The body will also consider time limit extensions for the Embrey Mill Phase IIIA project.

• Zoning reclassification from B-3 Office to R-5 Age-Restricted Housing for The Arbors at Stafford (Tax Map Parcel 39-16)
• Conditional Use Permit for residential density up to 24 dwelling units per acre for The Arbors at Stafford
• Time limit extensions for zoning reclassification and conditional use permit for Embrey Mill Phase IIIA
• Campground Ordinance Subcommittee report from March 20, 2025

The commission held a public hearing on a zoning reclassification and conditional use permit for the Arbors at Stafford development. Staff presented details of the proposed R‑5 age‑restricted housing and increased residential density. No votes or formal actions were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No action on the budget will be taken at this meeting. The hearing is for informational purposes only.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 budget – no action

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The committee is meeting to discuss the Purchase of Development Rights Program and the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. Members will also consider a farmers market application renewal for M & K Market.

• Farmers Market Application renewal for M & K Market
• Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications
• Northern Virginia Conservation Trust update
• 2025 Annual Work Plan

The committee approved the renewal of the M & K Farmers Market with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote, while two members abstained. Staff updates and new member introductions were noted but no further actions were taken.

• Approved M & K Market renewal (5-0)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services will discuss the FY 2026 County and State budgets. The meeting includes reviews of benefit program and foster care statistics, as well as a recruitment update.

• FY 2026 County/State Budgets
• Annual Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner on May 16, 2025
• Special Welfare Fund Update
• Recruitment Update
• Foster Care and Benefit Programs Statistics

The Board approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. In a closed‑session, the Board approved the adoption of two children in foster care and approved a sick‑leave bank request. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Snellings, seconded by English)
• Approved adoption of child #1 in foster care (motion by English, seconded by Snellings)
• Approved adoption of child #2 in foster care (motion by English, seconded by Snellings)
• Approved sick‑leave bank request (motion by English, seconded by Snellings)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding a new gymnastics facility. The meeting includes reports from Planning Commission and School Board liaisons and a Director's report.

• Discussion of new gymnastics facility (unfinished business)
• Liaison reports from Planning Commission and School Board
• Director's report on parks and recreation operations

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were taken during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal (A25-02/25156261) filed by Sarah and Ian Vabnick under Stafford County Code §28-349. The appeal challenges a zoning administrator's determination for tax map parcel 26M-2-32, which is zoned A‑1 agricultural and located on McPherson Drive in the Hartwood election district. The meeting will also include routine items such as roll call, disqualification declarations, the zoning administrator's report, and approval of minutes.

• Appeal request (A25-02/25156261) for parcel 26M-2-32 on McPherson Drive, zoned A‑1 agricultural
• Roll call of members and quorum determination
• Declarations of disqualifications
• Zoning Administrator's report
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals heard an appeal concerning a non‑listed use—explosives mixing and blasting. Members debated whether the board has jurisdiction, with some arguing it does not and others saying the case could be heard for the purpose of reviewing the Zoning Administrator's decision. No motion was adopted and no vote tally was recorded, so no formal decision was made.

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will discuss the Economic Development Authority's proposal to issue bonds to repair and remodel the English Oaks senior affordable‑housing community. It will also vote on several grant applications to VDOT, a zoning amendment for a data‑center ordinance, and revisions to a water‑supply protection ordinance. Additional items include a special‑exception appeal under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance and a memorandum of understanding with the Economic Development Authority.

• Consider appeal of denial of a special exception under Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 27B) for Tax Map Parcel 54-68B (Resolutions R25-40 or R25-41)
• Approve a memorandum of understanding between the county and the Economic Development Authority (Resolution R25-34)
• Approve applications for VDOT Revenue Sharing and VDOT Transportation Alternatives (TAP) grant programs (Resolutions R25-68 and R25-69)
• Discuss revisions to the ordinance updating water‑supply protection provisions and adopting the Drought Management Plan
• Consider ordinance amending the Table of Uses and Standards to modify permitting for data centers (Proposed Ordinance O25-08)

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

The Stafford County Wetlands Board will consider a resignation motion for its Chairman and Vice Chairman, discuss by‑laws, and review the Wetlands Board In‑Lieu‑Fee fund. The Chesapeake Bay Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception application (AP24156090) by Mr. John Moore to build a single‑family residence and drainfield within the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area buffer along Accokeek Creek, and will also consider a Chairman resignation, by‑law revisions, contractor liability, and a holiday‑meeting policy.

• Public hearing on special exception (AP24156090) for a single‑family residence in the Accokeek Creek CRPA buffer
• Motion for Chairman and Vice Chairman to resign and elect new officers (both boards)
• Discussion of board by‑laws (both boards)
• Wetlands Board discussion of the In‑Lieu‑Fee fund
• Chesapeake Bay Board discussion of contractor liability

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a work session that includes a presentation by the Stafford County School Board. No other agenda items are listed, and the meeting will end with adjournment.

• Stafford County School Board presentation

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals will open the meeting with standard procedural items, approve the regular agenda, and conduct a work session to discuss the FY2026 budget. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting will then adjourn.

• FY2026 budget work session – discussion of the upcoming fiscal year budget

Utilities Commission

The Utilities Commission will approve the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear public presentations and reports from members. The Director will present the agency budget and a SCADA system overview. The board will then address unfinished and new business before adjourning.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss a collaboration with the National Park Service on The Slave Dwelling Project. The body will also receive updates on the VA250 celebration and slave cemetery identification at Lexington Farms/Walnut Hill Farm.

• Collaboration with National Park Service/Fredericksburg on The Slave Dwelling Project
• VA250 celebration plans regarding Hunters Iron Works
• Lexington Farms/Walnut Hill Farm Slave Cemetery identification and delineation

Board of Zoning Appeals

The OPEB Local Finance Board will consider approving the minutes from its September 3, 2024 meeting, hold a public comment period, review investment performance, and address any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of OPEB Local Finance Board meeting minutes dated September 3, 2024
• Public comment session
• Review of investment performance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will present the proposed FY2026 budget and decide on authorizing a public hearing for its consideration. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and federal funding applications for local projects.

• Authorization of a public hearing for the FY2026 County Budget
• Contract with Sagres Construction Corporation for the US 1 & Courthouse Road (Route 630) project
• Federal spending applications for projects including Leeland Road widening and I-95 to U.S. 1 water main
• Task order with BKV Group DC PLLC for Musselman Park design and construction
• Time limit extensions for zoning applications including Attain at Stafford and Venture Business Park

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a solar facility. Members will also discuss zoning ordinance amendments for tobacco and vape shops and review proposed regulations for campgrounds and data centers.

• Conditional use permit for Enon Road Solar Farm (CUP24155766) on tax map parcel 45-127
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding tobacco and vape shops
• Time limit extension for Potomac Creek Industrial Lot 4 (RC24155575)
• Proposed ordinance O25-07 to modify regulations for campgrounds
• Proposed ordinance O25-08 to modify how data centers are permitted

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session focused on capital projects and transportation. Discussions will cover the Transportation Master Plan and various grant programs.

• Transportation Master Plan update
• State grant programs
• Federal grant programs
• Secondary Six-Year Plan

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request for a home business exception and a variance regarding property setbacks. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and elect officers.

• Hear request for Home Business II exception at 16 Yucca Drive
• Consider variance for front and rear setbacks at 1403 Garrisonville Road
• Approve draft minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting
• Elect Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary

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

The Chesapeake Bay Board will hold public hearings on two special exception applications. The first (AP 25156176) seeks permission to construct a pavilion, concrete patio, walkway and outdoor fireplace on Tax Map Parcel 58A-4-89 along Lake Carroll. The second (AP 24156090) seeks permission to build a single‑family residence and drainfield on parcels 49C‑2‑1‑8A, 49C‑2‑2‑9 and 49C‑2‑2‑15 along Accokeek Creek, exempting the projects from development‑condition requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance.

• Public hearing on AP 25156176 – special exception for pavilion, patio, walkway, fireplace on Tax Map Parcel 58A-4-89 (Lake Carroll)
• Public hearing on AP 24156090 – special exception for single‑family residence and drainfield on Tax Map Parcels 49C-2-1-8A, 49C-2-2-9, 49C-2-2-15 (Accokeek Creek)
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 27, 2025
• Discussion of in‑lie fee report and proposed by‑law revisions (old business)
• Chair’s report on upcoming appeal to Board of Supervisors regarding a prior Chesapeake Bay Board decision

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Stafford County Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will organize its officers and adopt a 2025 meeting calendar and work plan. It will receive staff updates on funding for the Purchase of Development Rights program and the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. The commission will consider the renewal of the Long Family Farmers Market and discuss the market application process. Minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting will be approved.

• Election of officers for the committee
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar and work plan
• Review of by‑laws
• Staff update on Purchase of Development Rights program funding and applications
• Review of the Long Family Market farmers‑market renewal application

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to discuss medical records and foster care placements in a closed session. The body will also consider appointments for CSU representatives on the FAPT.

• Case Presentation #1 regarding DeVonne Johnson-DSS
• Supplemental Foster Care notification of payments for December and January
• TFC/Group Home Placements
• Request to approve Kari Wyatt-Ulrich as CSU Representative on FAPT
• Request to approve Camillya Jones as Alternate CSU Representative on FAPT

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Stafford County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will approve the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting, discuss unfinished business on the Route 17 property and the Autumn Ridge tennis courts donation, and vote on appointing Chris Edwards as the new Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director. The meeting will also include liaison reports from the Planning Commission and the School Board.

• Approve minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting
• Unfinished Business – Route 17 Property motion to move forward
• Unfinished Business – Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts donation by HOA
• New Business – Appointment of Chris Edwards as Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director
• Liaison reports: Planning Commission and School Board

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to purchase development rights for Tax Map Parcel No. 56-112A in the George Washington Election District. The meeting also includes a first read of amended by‑laws for BACC removals, restructuring of wetlands and related boards, and several contract and ordinance referrals. Additional items involve a contract amendment for fire‑repair work on the St. Clair Brooks Stream Restoration Project, utility easement approval for Dominion Energy, and authorizations for public hearings on easements.

• Resolution R24-240(R): authorize purchase of development rights on Tax Map Parcel No. 56-112A
• Resolution R25-42: approve contract amendment with KBS Earthworks, Inc for St. Clair Brooks Stream Restoration Project
• Resolution R25-43: refer ordinance amendment to modify data center permitting to the Planning Commission
• Resolution R25-48: refer proposed zoning ordinance amendment for campgrounds to the Planning Commission
• Resolution R25-05: grant permanent utility easement to Dominion Energy on Tax Map Parcels 29-28 and 29-29

Board of Building Code Appeals

The board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from January 18, 2024.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Approval of January 18, 2024, meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The commission will elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. Members will discuss updates on the VA250 celebration and the identification of the Lexington Farms/Walnut Hill Farm Slave Cemetery. The body will also review a development project involving three potential National Register archeological sites.

• Development Review: Stafford Technology, TM Parcel 38-124 and 38-29A
• Lexington Farms/Walnut Hill Farm Slave Cemetery identification and delineation
• VA250 celebration plans for Hunters Iron Works
• Proposed By-Laws change to allow remote attendance
• Interpretive signs for Sanford Burgess Farm and Sanford Burgess Slave Dwelling

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of proposed resolutions covering contracts, expenditures, and petitions. Key items include authorizing a contract with Ardent Company, LLC to build safety improvements on Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane. The board will also vote on funding for a Virginia State Police HEAT grant to purchase license‑plate‑reader software, additional security product purchases, and utility contracts for vehicle acquisition and water‑sewer services. Several petitions will be presented to request VDOT inclusion of local roads into the secondary state highway system.

• Authorize contract with Ardent Company, LLC for Route 1 safety improvements at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane (Resolution R25-24)
• Approve FY25 Virginia State Police HELP Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT) grant for Clear Automated License Plate Reader software (Resolution R25-21)
• Approve expenditures with Architectural Products of Virginia, Inc. for security products and related services (Resolution R25-17)
• Approve contract to purchase an electronic pollbook management system (Resolution R25-08)
• Approve work order and funding for mechanical bar screen installation at Rappahannock Regional Jail (Resolution R25-23)

Architectural Review Board

The Stafford County Architectural Review Board will meet to elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary, review bylaws, and discuss staff liaison guidelines and legal information.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of By-Laws
• Review of Duties per County Code
• Staff Liaison Guidelines & Basic Legal Information
• Approval of November 4, 2024 minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss creating an ad‑hoc committee to support the Diversity Advisory Coalition’s charter review. It will also review the County’s Code of Performance for calendar year 2025. Finally, the Board will examine a draft memorandum of understanding with the Economic Development Authority.

• Establish ad‑hoc committee for Diversity Advisory Coalition charter review
• Review Code of Performance for calendar year 2025
• Review draft MOU between Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals will review two pending applications: a special exception request by the Isaaq Walton League for parcel 8-16 at 2729 Garrisonville Road, and an appeal by Curtis Office Development, LLC concerning parcel 36-24B on Warrenton Road. Both parcels are currently zoned A-1 agricultural. The meeting will also approve the October 22, 2024 minutes and discuss draft versions of the 2024 annual report and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Special exception request (SE25-01/24156078) for Isaaq Walton League, parcel 8-16, 2729 Garrisonville Rd, zoned A-1 agricultural
• Appeal (A25-01/24156081) by Curtis Office Development, LLC, parcel 36-24B, Warrenton Rd, zoned A-1 agricultural
• Approval of October 22, 2024 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes (draft)
• Review of 2024 Board of Zoning Appeals annual report (draft)
• Review of 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting schedule (draft)

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services will discuss FY 2026 County and State budgets. The meeting includes reviews of foster care and benefit program statistics, as well as a recruitment update.

• FY 2026 County/State Budgets
• Foster Care Statistics
• Benefit Programs Statistics
• Recruitment Update
• Board Composition

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

The Stafford County Wetlands Board, Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board, and Chesapeake Bay Board will each consider changes to board composition, alternate procedures, term length, and by‑law updates. Officers will be elected and minutes from prior meetings will be approved. No public hearings or other business are scheduled.

• Board size changed from 7 members to 5 members with 2 alternates
• Board member term length changed to 5 years
• Board by‑laws to be updated
• Election of Chairman and Vice‑Chairman for each board
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (Sept 16, 2024; Jan 22, 2024; Dec 16, 2024)

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Stafford County Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will organize its officers, calendar, and work plan for 2025. The meeting includes a public presentation, staff updates on the Purchase of Development Rights Program, and a renewal application for the Long Family Farmers Market.

• Election of Committee Officers
• Approval of July 22, 2024 Minutes
• Farmers Market Application – Long Family Market (renewal)
• Staff Update: Purchase of Development Rights Program Funding
• Staff Update: NVCT Update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will present budget assumptions and discuss economic forecasting. Members will present requested items including targeted economic development plans, data center projects, gateway revitalization, a regional grant process, and the Mountainview Dog Park. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Budget assumptions presentation
• Targeted economic development plans and transportation needs (Allen)
• By right data centers and active applications (Bohmke)
• Revitalization of Gateways (Gary)
• Mountainview Dog Park (Vanuch)

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will convene a continental breakfast and listen to a presentation from Stafford County School Board representatives. No formal actions, votes, or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Continental breakfast with Stafford County School Board representatives
• Stafford County School Board presentation materials

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the county's strategic plan and debt capacity. The session focuses on vision work and the Board's priorities.

• Strategic plan update presented by Andrew Spence
• Debt capacity discussion presented by Andrea Light
• Discussion on Board priorities with Bill Ashton and Chairman Diggs

American with Disabilities Act Grievance Committee

The ADA Grievance Committee will introduce staff, nominate a chairman and vice‑chairman, and approve the minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting. The committee will also hear a report from the chief director and receive member updates before adjourning.

• Nomination of Chairman
• Nomination of Vice Chairman
• Approval of minutes for January 23, 2024
• Report from the Chief Director
• ADA Committee member updates

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an automobile service facility. The body will also review a construction plan for a new residential phase and the project pipeline report.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP24155667) for Take 5 Oil Change on Butler Road (Tax Map Parcel 54F-2-13A)
• Construction plan for Bensens Mill Est PH 2A: 21 single-family detached dwellings on Village Pkwy (TM # 43-70)

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider multiple budget resolutions, appoint a new zoning administrator, and authorize grant agreements for land conservation and forestry projects. A key item is the vote on a conditional use permit for a hospital on Tax Map Parcel 21N-3, known as Stafford Marketplace – Pasadena Villa. The meeting also includes proposed amendments to road name indexes, subdivision ordinances, and the water supply emergency ordinance.

• Conditional use permit for a hospital on Tax Map Parcel 21N-3 (Stafford Marketplace – Pasadena Villa) – Resolutions R25-06 (approve) or R25-07 (deny)
• Appointment of Juan C. Bernal as Stafford County Zoning Administrator – Resolution R25-16
• Budget resolution R25-11 to appropriate FY2024 positive results to support strategic initiatives
• Grant agreements authorizing funds from the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation and Virginia Department of Forestry – Resolutions R25-14 and R25-15
• Ordinance O25-02 to amend the index of official road names to name an unnamed private road (Howe Estates Lane)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and review its bylaws. Members will also discuss the search for a replacement for Brion Southall and provide updates on specific property projects.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Review and revision of Commission Bylaws
• Discussion on Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts
• Discussion on Route 17 Property
• Search for Brion Southall's replacement

Telecommunications Commission

The Stafford County Telecommunications Commission will conduct nominations and elections for its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting will also include public presentations, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, and consideration of any agenda adjustments, old business, and new business items. No specific policy actions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Chairman and Vice Chairman nomination and elections
• Public presentations by citizens
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Agenda additions/adjustments
• Discussion of old and new business items

Utilities Commission

The Stafford County Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing and accept comments on Proposed Ordinance 025-01, which would amend the county's Water Supply Emergency Ordinance. The meeting also includes nominations for chair and vice‑chair, approval of the October 14, 2024 meeting minutes, and a director's report on the proposed 2025 schedule.

• Nomination for Chair of the Utilities Commission 2025
• Nomination for Vice‑Chair of the Utilities Commission 2025
• Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing and comment period for Proposed Ordinance 025-01 (water supply emergency ordinance amendment)
• Director’s report presenting the proposed schedule for 2025

Planning Commission Meetings

The commission will vote on a resolution (PCR25-01) to approve a departure from the Design and Construction Standards for Landscaping, Screening and Buffering for parcels 38-68, 38-69, 38-70A, and 38-78, zoned M-1, known as the Austin Ridge Logistics Center. It will also consider a resolution (PCR25-03) to grant time‑limit extensions for several zoning reclassification and conditional use permit applications, including SC Plaza and Market at Austin Ridge. The meeting includes new technology campus site plan submissions, a wastewater pump station plan, routine reports, and appointments to advisory boards.

• Resolution PCR25-01: departure from DCSL design standards for parcels 38-68, 38-69, 38-70A, 38-78 (Austin Ridge Logistics Center)
• Resolution PCR25-03: time‑limit extensions for zoning reclassification and conditional use permits for SC Plaza and Market at Austin Ridge
• TRC 24156071: Stafford Technology Campus South Campus East – four data center buildings on 476.61 acres, TM #38-124, 38-29, 38-29A, zoned M-2
• TRC 24156033: Stafford Technology Campus South Campus West – five data center buildings on 503.84 acres, same parcels, zoned M-2
• TRC 24156095: New wastewater pump station (Hoof & Claw) on 0.22 acres, TM #58-5D, zoned A-1

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will organize for the new year by electing a chairman and vice chairman, and will approve the 2025 meeting calendar. The meeting also includes a public hearing on appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of 2025 Board Meeting Schedule
• Public hearing on Board appointments
• Re-appointments to 19 boards and commissions
• Proclamation for Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Architectural Review Board

The Stafford County Architectural Review Board will hold internal elections for its leadership positions and review several governance items. Members will elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary, and consider staff liaison guidelines, duties per the county code, and by‑law revisions. The board will also approve minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting, noting the December meeting was cancelled.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Secretary
• Review of Staff Liaison Guidelines & Basic Legal Information for BACC
• Review of By-Laws