Warren County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for multiple conditional use permits, primarily for short-term tourist rentals. The body will also discuss the FY2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and consider a site plan for a Sheetz convenience store.

• Public hearings for 7 conditional use permits for short-term rentals and gunsmithing services
• Rezoning request for 8561 Winchester Rd. from Commercial and Residential One to Industrial
• Conditional use permit for a building over 50,000 square feet at 8561 Winchester Rd.
• Final site plan approval for a Sheetz convenience store on Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road)
• Review of the Capital Improvement Plan FY2023-2028

The Planning Commission reviewed three conditional use permit applications for short-term tourist rentals. Two were recommended for approval, while one was recommended for denial due to setback requirements. The commission also authorized public hearing advertisements for seven additional permit requests.

• Recommended denial of short-term rental at 54 Arrowood Road due to 42-foot setback (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 154 Woodthrush Way with staff conditions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 195 Old Oak Lane with staff conditions (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing advertisements for 7 conditional use permit requests (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and campgrounds. The meeting includes a work session to discuss updating the county code regarding data centers and light industrial zoning. The body will also consider the 2023 Parks and Recreation fee schedule.

• 2023 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule approval
• Reconsideration of short-term rental permit for 80 River Oak Drive
• Proposed zoning amendments for Light Industrial (LI) District and Data Centers
• Annual term contracts for Architectural, Interior Design, and Engineering services
• Public hearing authorizations for airport lease agreements and three short-term rental permits

The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Jaden and Tori Walter to operate a short-term tourist rental. The approval includes specific restrictions on occupancy, firearms, ATVs, and fireworks. The Board also approved the December 2022 accounts and the November 16, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 80 River Oak Drive (4-1)
• Approved reconsideration of conditional use permit 2022-08-04 (4-1)
• Approved December 2022 accounts (5-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items for several deed of easement acceptances (5-0)
• Authorized public hearings for four additional conditional use permits (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will conduct a final review of the FY23-24 budget request. The body will also discuss the 2023 meeting schedule and a review of by-laws regarding virtual meetings.

• Final review of FY23-24 Budget Request
• Closed session regarding Stephens Industrial Park and 1321 Happy Creek Rd
• Closed session regarding Avtex redevelopment and Happy Creek Industrial Park
• Closed session regarding litigation: EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al
• Closed session regarding litigation: EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al

General

The committee is reviewing updates on county and town development projects. Discussions include site plan reviews for businesses and residential developments, as well as pending text amendments for data centers.

• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Rezoning request for Heptad-Swan Estates
• Randolph Macon Academy Planning Commission Public Hearing
• NVR Saddle Crest Planned Residential Development
• Cedarville LLC rezoning and CUP for warehouse over 50,000 sq ft on Winchester Road

The committee reviewed the status of several site plans and rezoning requests, including a 947,000 sq. ft. warehouse proposal. Members discussed drafting new options for the Board to regulate short-term tourist rentals to protect workforce housing. No final votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Proposed drafting new ordinance options for short-term tourist rentals to address housing affordability
• Scheduled Sheetz site plan for Planning Commission approval on December 14
• Scheduled Cedarville LLC warehouse rezoning and CUP for Planning Commission authorization on December 14
• Scheduled Planning Commission public hearings for Dec. 21 regarding Heptad-Swan Estates, Randolph Macon Academy, and NVR Saddle Crest
• Scheduled Planning Commission public hearing for Dec. 21 regarding Comprehensive Plan Update

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission is meeting to discuss airport operations, tenant communications, and facility maintenance. The body will review new hangar buildouts and the status of several requests for proposals. Members will also receive updates on budget performance and grant funding.

• Discussion of $159,000 FY22 infrastructure airport grant allocation
• Proposed creation of a County group email address for airport tenants
• Review of new hangar buildouts and a $.20 per sq ft vacant land lease rate
• Status updates on FBO and Maintenance RFPs
• Discussion on the 2nd annual Wings and Wheels event for May 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to review budget requests for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Review of FY23-24 Budget Requests

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board will receive unit reports and updates from the Assistant Director and Director. Discussion items include the Christmas Toy Drive and the ending of the Public Health Emergency.

• Unit reports from Services, Eligibility, Support, and Community Liaison
• Jack-o-lantern Jubilee recap
• Christmas Toy Drive
• Discussion on the ending of the Public Health Emergency

The board approved the minutes from the September 15, 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of unit reports on child welfare, adult services, and eligibility for October 2022. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several conditional use permits and one rezoning request. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various refund requests, road project updates, and airport rental policies.

• Rezoning request R2022-09-01 for W. P. Associates from Residential One (R-1) to Agricultural (A)
• Conditional use permits for short-term rental at 197 Marissa Court and a repair garage at 1034 Rivermont Drive
• Conditional use permits for private use camping off Howellsville Road and Avalon Drive
• Cancellation of VDOT Revenue Sharing Rural Addition Projects for Blue Valley Road, Tulip Poplar Drive, and Grove Farm Road
• Approval of rental policy for the Front Royal - Warren County Airport Terminal

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution requesting criminal prosecutions against individuals who took funds from the Economic Development Authority. The Board also approved several conditional use permits and a rezoning request for agricultural use.

• Adopted resolution seeking criminal prosecution for EDA fund misappropriation (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 614.14 acres from Residential One to Agricultural (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for commercial repair garage at 1034 Rivermont Drive (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term tourist rental at 197 Marissa Court (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for private use camping off Avalon Drive (4-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for private use camping off Howellsville Road (4-0)
• Appointed Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. for General Assessment (4-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule with added fourth Tuesday sessions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing multiple requests for conditional use permits to operate short-term tourist rentals. The body will also discuss the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and the Comprehensive Plan work session schedule.

• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 54 Arrowood Road
• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 154 Woodthrush Way
• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 195 Old Oak Lane
• Authorization to advertise for 7 additional short-term rental permit requests
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2028

The Planning Commission reviewed three conditional use permit requests for short-term tourist rentals. Two requests were recommended for approval, while one was recommended for denial due to setback requirements. The commission also authorized public hearing advertisements for seven additional permit requests.

• Recommended denial of short-term rental at 54 Arrowood Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 154 Woodthrush Way (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 195 Old Oak Lane (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing advertisements for 7 conditional use permit requests (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Electoral Board conducted the canvas of the general and special elections across multiple sessions. The board counted 103 qualifying provisional ballots and one qualifying post-election ballot. The process concluded with the signing and attestation of the abstracts.

• Hand-counted one OVI ballot from 101 Fork Town Precinct
• Counted one qualifying post-election ballot received by the Central Absentee Precinct
• Counted 103 qualifying provisional ballots
• Signed and attested the election abstracts

Planning Commission

The Town of Front Royal and Warren County Planning Commissions are holding a joint work session. The meeting includes a presentation on the Town Comprehensive Plan process and discussions on transportation and boundary planning.

• Presentation on Town Comprehensive Plan process
• Discussion on transportation issues
• Discussion on planning at the boundaries

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2023 General Reassessment by Pearson's Appraisal Service. The body is also reviewing several requests for public hearings regarding rezoning and conditional use permits. Additionally, the meeting includes a work session on county project construction schedules and Shenandoah Farms road projects.

• Rezoning R2022-09-01: W. P. Associates request to change Residential One (R-1) to Agricultural (A)
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-09-01: Ryan Wesley Eshelman for a single-family dwelling and commercial repair garage & wrecking service
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-09-02: Cindy L. DuVall for a short-term tourist rental
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-09-03: Jay Newell for private use camping (non-commercial)
• Town of Front Royal commercial waste tipping fee

The Board of Supervisors established a Board of Assessors for the 2023 General Reassessment consisting of up to five resident property owners. The Board also approved a consent agenda including the 2023 meeting and holiday schedules and a resolution regarding the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act.

• Established Board of Assessors for 2023 General Reassessment with up to 5 resident members (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 meeting and holiday schedules (5-0)
• Approved resolution to participate in the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (5-0)
• Approved minutes for September 27, 2022 special meeting as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes for October 4, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Authorized public hearings for Rezoning R2022-09-01, CUP 2022-09-01, CUP 2022-09-02, and CUP 2022-09-03 (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to review the FY22/23 budget and action items from its strategic plan. The body will also consider a property release for tax parcel TM#12----32A5A to facilitate a sale to Virginia Electric and Power Company.

• Property release for TM#12----32A5A (K.I.P. Property) to Virginia Electric and Power Company
• Review of FY22/23 Budget
• Discussion of Small Business Loan Committee
• Strategic Plan action items including workforce housing for Kendrick Village
• Closed session regarding Stephens Industrial Park, 1321 Happy Creek Rd, and Avtex redevelopment

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will discuss updates on several projects including a text amendment for light industrial/data center uses, the third submission of the Sheetz site plan in Linden, and a rezoning request for Heptad-Swan Estates. The meeting also covers town projects such as right-of-way vacations and the Saddle Crest Planned Residential Development concept plan.

• Update on Light Industrial/Data Center Text Amendment
• Sheetz Site Plan Review (Linden) – 3rd Submission, permits for fuel station canopy, lighting, signage, and structure awaiting review
• Christendom College Madonna Hall Expansion – comments on lighting and parking, awaiting revisions
• Rezoning Request for Heptad-Swan Estates
• Cedarville LLC – Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit for >50,000 sq. ft. warehouse on Winchester Road

The committee reviewed the status of several ongoing site plans and rezoning requests. No formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted of progress updates on industrial, residential, and commercial developments.

• Postponed Data Center Text Amendment for further discussion
• Approved plans for Front Royal Self Storage
• Issued building permit to Terra Site Constructors

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss old business. The body will review feedback from the October 8th Wings and Wheels event and the status of issuing FOBs to tenants.

• Debrief and feedback regarding the October 8th Wings and Wheels event
• Status update on issuing FOBs to tenants

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on amending the FY 2022-2023 budget with $16.4 million in carryover funds and on a zoning text amendment to create a Light Industrial district and allow data centers by right in industrial zones. They will also consider seven conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and two for private-use camping.

• Public hearing to amend FY 2022-2023 budget with $16,436,165 carryover from FY 2021-2022
• Zoning text amendment Z2022-05-01 to add Light Industrial (LI) district and allow data centers by right in Industrial and LI districts
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-08-01 for short-term tourist rental at 1164 Riverview Shores Drive
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-08-02 for short-term tourist rental at 431 Cindys Way
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-08-03 for private-use camping off Harris Drive

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget carryover package of $16,436,165 for FY 2022-2023. Several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and private camping were decided, while a zoning amendment regarding data centers was postponed.

• Approved $16,436,165 FY 2022-2023 budget carryover package (4-0)
• Postponed zoning amendment for Light Industrial District and Data Centers (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 1164 Riverview Shores Drive (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 431 Cindys Way due to setback requirements (4-0)
• Approved private use camping permit for lot off Harris Drive (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 80 River Oak Drive (2-2)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 194 Venus Branch Road (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 86 McCoys Ford Road (4-0)

Town/County Liaison Committee

The Warren County Town/County Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the tourism business/marketing plan, water capacity, and the comprehensive plan for transportation. They will also address negotiations with the Front Royal-Warren County EDA, parks and recreation programs, holiday events, alternative access to Shenandoah Shores Road and Marys Shady Lane, blighted properties, the county transfer station, and funding for the Front Royal Fire Department.

• Tourism Business/Marketing Plan Update and Next Steps for DMO
• Water Capacity Update
• Front Royal-Warren County EDA Negotiations
• Alternative Access to Shenandoah Shores Road and Marys Shady Lane
• Funding of the Front Royal Fire Department

Community Policy and Management Team

This is a procedural meeting of the Warren County Community Policy and Management Team. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a financial report, and discussion of policies and training. Several items, including a CQI project and a FAPT training survey, are deferred until the COVID state of emergency is lifted. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss confidential client matters.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the FY 2021-2022 fund carryover package, followed by a regular meeting. Key decisions include appropriating $3,087,026 in local surplus funding for the School Division, authorizing a public hearing on the budget carryover, and purchasing a fire pumper and two medic units. The board will also consider a sole-source contract with Titan Aviation Fuels and a fixed-price contract with Labella Associates for environmental engineering services.

• Appropriation of $3,087,026 in FY 2020-2021 local surplus funding for the School Division
• Purchase of one 2025 Pierce Enforcer Pumper for Fire and Rescue
• Purchase of two medic units and preventative maintenance for Fire and Rescue
• Sole source contract with Titan Aviation Fuels
• Award of environmental engineering services fixed-price contract with Labella Associates

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a strategic plan meeting to review the history and current plan, then discuss next steps. The board may also take up additional new business if needed.

• Review of the current strategic plan
• Discussion of next steps for the plan
• Possible additional new business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three conditional use permits and one rezoning request. The body will also authorize advertisements for three additional short-term tourist rental permit requests.

• CUP2022-09-01: Commercial Repair Garage and Single Family Dwelling at 1034 Rivermont Dr.
• CUP2022-09-02: Short-term tourist rental at 197 Marissa Ct.
• CUP2022-09-03: Private Use Camping (non-commercial) at Avalon Drive
• R2022-09-01: Rezoning from Residential One (R-1) to Agricultural (A) for lots 2, 3, and 4 in Blue Ridge Reserves
• Authorization to advertise short-term rental permits for 54 Arrowood Road, 154 Woodthrush Way, and 195 Old Oak Lane

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2021-2022 fund carryover package and a sole source contract for aviation fuel. The meeting also includes updates on fire and rescue services and a software training session.

• Proposed sole source contract with Titan Aviation Fuels for unbranded aviation fuel (estimated cost per tanker over $50,000)
• FY 2021-2022 Fund Carryover Package totaling $12,558,948.66
• Discussion of incomplete capital projects including Old Oak IV ($1,049,942) and Old Oak V ($987,189)
• Review of reserves including Fire Station Development ($3,000,000) and Building Repair ($2,000,000)
• Update on Department of Fire and Rescue Services projects

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and camping. The body also discussed zoning amendments for data centers and the return of surplus funds from Property Owners of Shenandoah Farms, Inc.

• Appropriation of $5,714,541 to Warren County Public Schools for salaries, bonuses, and teacher positions
• Proposed ordinance to amend Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and Data Centers (Z2022-05-01)
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term tourist rentals (2022-08-01, 2022-08-02, 2022-08-04, 2022-08-05, 2022-08-06)
• Conditional Use Permits for private use non-commercial camping (2022-08-03, 2022-08-07)
• Amendment to the sale of County-owned property at 30 E Jackson Street

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider two county-owned property leases and seven conditional use permits. The permits primarily concern short-term tourist rentals and one commercial outdoor recreational operation.

• Proposed $600 monthly lease of 229 Stokes Airport Road to Skydive Front Royal, LLC
• Proposed lease of county-owned property at 136 Hillidge Street, Apartment 2
• Conditional Use Permit for commercial outdoor recreational operation at 19959 Fort Valley Road
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term tourist rentals at 96 Cappy Road and 97 River Overlook Road
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term tourist rentals at 241 Wildcat Drive, 244 Delicious Road, 115 Lonesome Flats Road, and 540 Lakeside Drive

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to receive committee reports and updates from the Director of Economic Development. The agenda includes provisions for closed sessions regarding real property disposition and legal consultation.

• Discussion of Stephens Industrial Park, 1321 Happy Creek Rd
• Discussion of Avtex redevelopment
• Discussion of Happy Creek Industrial Park
• Legal consultation regarding EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al
• Legal consultation regarding EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Commission is reviewing ongoing projects including new hangar buildouts, security updates, and lease rate calculations. The meeting also includes reports on the $159,000 allocation from a bipartisan infrastructure grant for Warren County.

• $159,000 allocation of a $790,000 total grant to Warren County
• Proposed new hangar capacity at KFRR
• Revision of lease rate calculations based on square footage
• $.20 per sq ft charge for vacant land
• Environmental study for proposed PHI hangar

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review the August 16, 2022 minutes and discuss new business including NWCSB alternate approval and 9-8-8. Several items regarding Continuous Quality Improvement and FAPT satisfaction surveys remain deferred until the COVID State of Emergency is lifted.

• NWCSB alternate approval
• 9-8-8 discussion
• Acute and Residential Care reporting forms
• FAPT Case Reports discussed in closed session

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several appropriation requests for Warren County Public Schools and awards for public safety equipment. The meeting includes appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Building Code Appeals.

• Appropriation of $192,738 for Warren County Public Schools from state and E-rate funding
• Award for Senior Center Phase I Restrooms and Mechanical Renovations
• Award for the replacement of four vehicles for the Warren County Sheriff’s Office
• Appropriation of $78,174 in insurance funds for Linden Station renovations
• Transfer of $160,000 in tourism funds to the CIP Fund for the Wayfinding Signage Project

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board is meeting to receive reports from the Assistant Director, Director Jon Martz, and various unit leads. The agenda includes the introduction of a new board member and a closed session.

• Introduction of new board member
• Unit reports from Community Liaison, Services, Eligibility, and Support units
• Director's report on Lunch and Learn Series and agency partnerships
• Closed session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan and a regular meeting to discuss zoning amendments. The body is considering a new Light Industrial district and the addition of data centers to the zoning ordinance, alongside several conditional use permit requests.

• Z2022-05-01: Proposed addition of Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and data center regulations
• CUP2022-08-01 through CUP2022-08-07: Public hearings for short-term tourist rentals and private use camping
• R2022-09-01: Rezoning request from Residential One (R-1) to Agricultural (A) for Blue Ridge Reserves subdivision
• S-04-2022: Final plat approval for Shenandoah Woodlands Section 1, Phase 1 (9 lots) off Route 631
• CUP2022-09-01: Request for a Commercial Repair Garage with Single Family Dwelling at 1034 Rivermont Dr.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several requests for short-term tourist rental permits and an ordinance to amend zoning for Light Industrial districts and data centers. The meeting includes a consent agenda with school appropriations and tax refund requests. A work session will cover ARPA funding and courthouse maintenance.

• Proposed ordinance Z2022-05-01 to amend Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and Data Centers
• Seven separate authorizations for public hearings on short-term tourist rental conditional use permits
• Tax refund request of $6,283.30 for Jeremiah & Inga Perkins
• Authorization for public hearings on leasing county property at 229 Stokes Airport Road and 136 Hillidge Street
• Appropriation requests for Warren County Public Schools for the VPI Program and internal network equipment

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to elect officers and review committee reports. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to closed sessions regarding real estate and litigation.

• Election of Officers
• Closed session on disposition of real property: Stephens Industrial Park, 1321 Happy Creek Rd, Avtex redevelopment, and Happy Creek Industrial Park
• Closed session on litigation: EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al and EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al
• Closed session on TPOF Agreement legal advice
• By-Law Revision Update

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing the status of various proposed and ongoing development projects. Discussions include conditional use permits (CUP) and site plan reviews for commercial and residential developments.

• Royal Oak Estates, LLC Cluster Housing CUP on Reliance Rd.
• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Christendom College Madonna Hall Expansion and Christ the King Chapel Piazza
• Equus Warehouse Facility on Winchester Road stormwater and zoning status
• Shahi Foods LLC warehouse on Baugh Dr. CUP status

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a one-time incentive pay ordinance for advanced level providers in the Department of Fire and Rescue Services. The meeting also includes public hearings for several short-term tourist rental permits and a cluster housing development.

• One-time incentive payments: $3,000 for Advanced Level Providers, $4,500 for Intermediate Level Officers, and $6,000 for Paramedic Level Officers
• Short-term tourist rental permit requests for 499 Rome Beauty Drive, 610 Joans Quadrangle Road, 4359 Remount Road, 298 Worlds End Lane, 608 Venus Branch Road, 1945 Panhandle Road, and 938 Fetchett Road
• Cluster housing development permit request for 0 Reliance Road (Royal Oak Estates, LLC)
• Proposed ordinance amendment regarding Commercial Outdoor Recreation Operation by Cole and Danielle Haase

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is discussing a conditional use permit for Cole and Danielle Haase to establish a commercial outdoor and indoor youth sports training facility. The proposal includes batting cages and a 7,500 square foot training building on a 10.381-acre site.

• Conditional Use Permit 2022-06-09 for a Commercial Outdoor Recreation Operation at 19959 Fort Valley Road
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-05-08 for Self-Realization Fellowship Church
• Purchase order request from Warren County Public Schools for school buses
• Amendments to the purchase agreement for 30 E Jackson Street
• Proposed boundary adjustment to separate a 6-7 acre business site from a personal home site

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to review financial reports and budget allocations. The body will discuss a contract for Restorative Youth Services and a new Department of Social Services initiative for room and board funding.

• Contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Rate setting for special education
• New DSS initiative for 6 months of Room and Board funding
• Allocations of budget
• Review of Restorative Youth invoices

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for seven conditional use permit requests for short-term tourist rentals. The body will also conduct a work session to discuss demographic data for the Comprehensive Plan Review.

• Public hearings for short-term tourist rental permits at 96 Cappy Rd., 319 Rocky Mount Rd., 97 River Overlook Rd., 241 Wildcat Dr., 244 Delicious Rd., 115 Lonesome Flats Rd., and 540 Lakeside Dr.
• Work session discussion on Comprehensive Plan Review – Chapter 2 Demographics
• Authorization to advertise for 7 additional conditional use permits, including short-term rentals and private use camping
• Postponement of text amendments for Data Center and Light Industrial Zoning District

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. Key topics include a request to withdraw from a rural road program and compensation for the Economic Development Authority.

• Request from Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Advisory Committee to cancel Old Oak Lane Phases IV and V Rural Addition projects
• Request for attendance compensation and business-related expenses from the Economic Development Authority Board of Directors
• Department of Fire and Rescue Services Certification Program and its relation to compensation
• Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) Capital Improvements Program
• WCPS / County Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Operations and Funding

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding one-time incentive pay for advanced level providers with the Department of Fire and Rescue Services for FY 2021-2022. The meeting also includes a presentation on the county's investment portfolio and several requests for short-term rental permits.

• Public hearing on incentive pay for Department of Fire and Rescue Services advanced level providers
• Contract award for four vehicle replacements for the Warren County Sheriff’s Office
• Authorization for public hearings on 7 short-term tourist rental conditional use permits
• Proposed addition of Blue Ridge Shadows Subdivision, Phase 2 streets to the VDOT system
• Authorization for public hearing on a cluster housing development for Royal Oak Estates, LLC

Development Review Committee

The committee will review updates on county and town projects, including building inspections. The meeting includes status updates on several warehouse facilities and site plans along the Route 340/522 corridor.

• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Christendom College Madonna Hall Expansion
• Proposed Orange Warehouse Facility on Baugh Dr.
• Equus Warehouse Facility on Winchester Road
• Shahi Foods LLC, FR-WC EDA warehouse on Baugh Dr.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings for multiple conditional use permits and a property lease. The meeting includes requests for short-term rentals, a bed and breakfast, and a food processing facility, as well as a floodplain overlay district ordinance amendment.

• Proposed lease of county property at 124 E 2nd Street to Reta Woods for $900 per month
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rentals at 959 Thunder Road, 4315 Rivermont Drive, and 289 Heim-Jones Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a bed and breakfast at 198 Ashland Court
• Conditional Use Permit for a food processing facility at 426 Baugh Drive
• Ordinance to amend Sections 180-8 and 180-16 regarding the Floodplain Overlay District

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to review committee reports and address unfinished business regarding a utility easement and by-law revisions. The body will also consider board member compensation and scheduled payments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property and litigation.

• Right of Entry & Utility Easement Request for 0 Kendrick Lane
• Board Member Compensation & Reimbursement
• Resolution for Approval of Scheduled Payments
• Disposition of real property at Stephens Industrial Park, 1321 Happy Creek Rd, and Avtex redevelopment
• Litigation involving EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al and EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al

Town/County Liaison Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on tourism marketing and the 501C6 timeframe. Discussions include water capacity, the McKay Springs sales contract, and transportation updates for the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also address EDA negotiations and blighted properties.

• McKay Springs Sales Contract
• Front Royal-Warren County EDA Negotiations
• Town and County Comprehensive Plan Transportation update
• Tourism Business/Marketing Plan Update
• Blighted Properties

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board will receive reports from the Support, Community Liaison, Services, and Eligibility units. Director Jon Martz will discuss the Virginia Safe and Sound Task Force and laws that took effect on July 1, 2022.

• Virginia Safe and Sound Task Force discussion
• Review of new laws effective 7/1/22
• State Board of Social Services update

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Commission is reviewing airport operations, including maintenance of runway lights and the fuel farm. Members are discussing revisions to hangar and undeveloped land lease rate calculations. The meeting also covers the status of a $159,000 FY22 bi-partisan Infrastructure Airport grant.

• Discussion on revising hangar and undeveloped land lease rate calculations
• Status of $159,000 FY22 bi-partisan Infrastructure Airport grant
• Fuel farm analysis to quantify upgrade costs and generate a plan
• Review of Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) from Talbert and Bright
• Updates on security cameras, gate updates, and asphalt maintenance

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to review financial reports and set rates for special education. The body will also discuss budget allocations and a new position. A closed session is scheduled to discuss confidential client case reports.

• Rate setting for special education
• Allocations of budget
• Discussion of a new position
• Deferred contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Changes to the Code of Virginia for Parent Reps

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the sale of county-owned property at 30 E Jackson Street and various administrative appointments. The body will also review several appropriation requests and contract awards for county services and infrastructure.

• Sale of County-Owned Property located at 30 E Jackson Street
• Appropriation of $343,600 from General Fund Balance for Blue Ridge Technical Center Roof Replacement
• Appropriation of $41,335 from ARPA for Chester Gap VFD Staffing Agreement
• Job Order Contract Award for the Senior Center Renovation
• Cooperative Contract Award for six E911 Dispatch Console Replacements for the Sheriff’s Office

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on infrastructure and transportation. The regular meeting includes a proposal to add a Light Industrial zoning district for data centers and multiple public hearings for conditional use permits.

• Z2022-05-01: Proposal to add Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and define/allow 'Data Centers'
• CUP2022-06-08: Request for a cluster housing development of 7-10 single-family dwellings at 0 Reliance Rd
• CUP2022-06-10: Request for a food processing facility permit at 426 Baugh Dr.
• CUP2022-06-01 through 07-07: Multiple requests for short-term tourist rental conditional use permits
• SP2022-02-01: Setback waiver request for a 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 6986 Winchester Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss a proposed transition to a pay band structure and a 5% pay rate increase for employees. The body also reviewed proposals for electronic packet management software and discussed one-time incentive payments for fire rescue personnel.

• Proposed 5% pay rate increase for Compensation Board and County funded employees effective August 1, 2022
• Proposed $143,957.71 payout for accrued holiday leave balances for 84 employees
• One-time ALS incentive payments for fire rescue staff totaling $25,500
• Electronic packet proposals from CivicPlus ($7,110 year one) and Granicus ($11,000 year one)
• Proposed shift from a hybrid grade/step pay system to a pay band structure

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to formally appropriate the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget previously adopted on June 28, 2022. This action includes the appropriation of 75% of the School Operating Fund request from the School Board.

• Appropriation of General Fund total: $89,640,444
• Appropriation of School Division total: $79,942,234
• Capital Improvement Fund appropriation: $18,289,478
• Asset Replacement Fund appropriation: $2,822,650
• Closed session for legal advice regarding budget and appropriation matters

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to approve a contract for Restorative Youth Services and set rates for special education. The body will also discuss a Zoom renewal and the appointment of a DJJ Alternate for FAPT.

• Contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Rate increases effective July 1
• Rate setting for special education
• Approval of DJJ Alternate for FAPT
• Zoom renewal

Development Review Committee

The committee will review updates on county and town projects, including text amendments for data centers and short-term tourist rentals. The meeting includes a focus on several development projects along the Route 340/522 corridor.

• Short-Term Tourist Rentals and Data Center text amendments
• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Proposed warehouse facility at Baugh Drive and Fairground Road
• Two enclosed storage facilities and Equus Warehouse Facility on Winchester Road
• Terra Site Constructors project at 6986 Winchester Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote to adopt the FY 2022-2023 Budget and hold public hearings on several land-use permits and county ordinances. The meeting includes decisions on school funding, professional service contracts, and the sale of county property.

• Appropriation of $343,600 to the Warren County Public Schools Capital Improvements Fund
• Public hearing for the sale of County-Owned Real Property at 30 E Jackson Street
• Public hearings for 14 Conditional Use Permits, including short-term rentals and a food processing facility
• Ordinance to amend Warren County Code regarding poultry abattoirs
• Approval of the FY 2022-2023 Budget

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing recommendations for the Avtex site, including potential housing on Parcel 1 and the sale of the Conservancy side to Warren County. The board is also addressing utility easements and small business loan updates.

• Proposed sale of Avtex Conservancy side to Warren County for Parks and Recreation development
• Utility easement request for TM#20A1-3-----7C, 0 Kendrick Lane
• Discussion of affordable cooperative housing on Avtex Parcel 1
• Closed session regarding real property at Stephens Industrial Park and Happy Creek Industrial Park
• Closed session regarding litigation: EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al and EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing proposals to change health and casualty insurance providers to reduce costs. Members are also discussing school budget transfers and a revised budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

• Proposed $32,000 fixed-price contract with McGriff for health insurance consulting
• Proposed $380,200 annual contribution to Virginia Risk Sharing Association for casualty insurance
• Request for $343,600 from School Capital Project Reserves for a new roof at Blue Ridge Technical Center
• Discussion of FY 2021-2022 budget category transfers for Warren County Public Schools
• Construction update on Old Oak Lane regarding schedule and financing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan's infrastructure chapter and a regular meeting to review multiple conditional use permits. The body will also consider zoning amendments regarding data centers and FEMA floodplain requirements.

• Z2022-05-01: Proposal to add Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and data center regulations
• Z2022-05-02: Proposed amendments to Floodplain Overlay District per FEMA Region III
• CUP2022-05-08: Conditional use permit request for a church at 2660 John Marshall Highway
• CUP2022-06-08: Request for a cluster housing development (7-10 lots) at 0 Reliance Rd
• CUP2022-06-10: Conditional use permit request for food processing at 426 Baugh Dr.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and retreat centers, as well as zoning amendments for poultry abattoirs and data centers. Public hearings are scheduled regarding water rate increases in the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District and the Warren County Airport Commission.

• Public hearing on increasing water rates in the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District for FY 2022-2023
• Public hearing to amend and re-ordain Section 6-1(A) regarding the Warren County Airport Commission
• Proposed zoning amendments for poultry abattoirs and Light Industrial (LI) districts/data centers
• Conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and a retreat center
• Renewal of annual term contracts for B&B Excavating, Carroll Construction, and others

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss an emergency ordinance regarding local taxes. The proposal would move the deadline for penalties and interest on real property taxes from June 5 to June 25, 2022.

• Proposed emergency ordinance to delay real estate tax penalties and interest until June 25, 2022

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing updates on county and town projects, including text amendments and site plans. The meeting focuses on several proposed developments along the Route 340/522 corridor.

• Short-Term Tourist Rentals and Data Center text amendments
• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Proposed warehouse facility at Baugh Drive and Fairground Road
• Two enclosed storage facilities and Equus Warehouse Facility on Winchester Road
• Terra Site Constructors project at 6986 Winchester Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to delay penalties and interest for specific taxes. This proposal aims to provide more time for taxpayers to pay following the late adoption of personal property tax rates on May 10, 2022.

• Proposed ordinance to delay penalties and interest until June 25, 2022, for personal property, machinery and tools, and vehicle license taxes due June 5, 2022
• Proposed penalty of 10 percent or $10.00 (whichever is greater) for payments made on or after June 25, 2022
• Proposed interest rate of 0% until June 25, 2022, increasing to 10 percent per annum thereafter