Warren County public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Warren County Planning Commission will consider amendments to Chapter 180 of the county code regarding adult businesses and conditional use procedures, alongside requests for Short-Term Tourist Rentals and a training facility.
- Amending Chapter 180 to add definition and conditional use permit requirements for adult businesses
- Amending Chapter 180 to modify procedures for conditional use permits
- Amending Chapter 180 to add definitions and supplementary regulations for training facilities and social halls
- Public hearing for a Short-Term Tourist Rental at 151 Valley Road
- Consent agenda includes 12 items including 10 Short-Term Tourist Rental permits
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on ordinances to abolish the County Finance Board and establish a Warren County Library Board. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a lease agreement with Warren County Sunfish and several zoning and contract requests.
- Public hearing on ordinance abolishing the County Finance Board
- Public hearing on ordinance creating a Warren County Library Board
- Public hearing for lease agreement with Warren County Sunfish
- Conditional use permit request for short-term tourist rental at 151 Valley Road
- Proposed code amendments regarding adult business definitions and conditional use permits
Well and Septic Appeals
The Well & Septic Appeals Board will consider a variance request (WS2024-10-01) to reduce required separation distances for a new Class IIIB well and drain field on a property on Vaught Drive. The request seeks to locate the well 77.6 feet from a neighboring drain field and 61.6 feet from a neighboring well, and the drain field 58.6 feet from a neighboring well, instead of the required 100 feet. The property is zoned Residential-One (R-1) and is owned by Win Win Real Estate Investments, LLC. The board will also adopt the agenda, adopt minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting, and adjourn.
- Adopt agenda
- Adopt meeting minutes from October 17, 2024
- Public hearing on variance WS2024-10-01 for a new Class IIIB well on Vaught Drive (Lot 452, Residential-One zone)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss fire and rescue cancer protections, the operational medical director, and the replacement of a public safety chiller.
- Fire and Rescue Cancer Protections - Secondary Sets of PPE
- Fire and Rescue EMS Physician - Operational Medical Director
- Discussion - Chiller Replacement at Public Safety
- Discussion - SRT Small Rural Tribal Body Worn Camera Grant
- Discussion - Financial Projections
Social Services Advisory Board
The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board will receive reports from the Assistant Director and the Director, including updates on staff, community partnerships, holidays, budget season, and the 2025 schedule. Public comments are allowed on topics not currently under a public hearing. The meeting also includes time for old and new business items.
- Public Comment limited to issues not subject to a public hearing
- Assistant Director’s Report – staff updates and community partnerships
- Director’s Report – holidays, budget season, and 2025 schedule
- Old Business and New Business scheduled for discussion
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a conditional use permit for a campground and river sports business. The meeting includes a request to rezone approximately 448 acres from Agricultural to Industrial and Commercial. Other items include a new fee schedule for Parks and Recreation and the formation of a Library Board.
- CUP2024-09-03: Campground and river sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd
- R2023-07-01: Rezoning 448.21+/- acres off Winchester Road from Agricultural to Industrial and Commercial
- 2025 Parks and Recreation League and Fee Schedule
- Ordinance adding Chapter 7 for the formation of a Warren County Library Board
- Award recommendation for Wilhelm Mechanical LLC dba Vern's Plumbing
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Warren County Comprehensive Plan draft. The body will also consider setback waivers for two commercial projects and a permit for a law enforcement firearms range.
- Public hearing for the 2024 Warren County Comprehensive Plan draft
- CUP2024-06-02: Conditional use permit for a law enforcement firearms training range at 232 Shangri-La Drive
- SP2024-11-01: Setback waiver request for a 6,100 sq. ft. convenience store and gas station at Diamond Ridge Rd. and Winchester Rd.
- SP2024-11-02: Setback waiver request for a 5,200 sq. ft. restaurant with drive-thru at Overview Look Drive, Emerald Lane, and Winchester Rd.
- Proposed code amendments regarding conditional use procedures and regulations for adult businesses
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold work sessions to discuss budget requests and the state legislative program. The meeting includes a joint session with the Planning Commission regarding the Comprehensive Plan and a proposed shooting range for the Sheriff's Office.
- FY 2025 Budget Request for Warren County Health Department
- Proposed 2025 Parks and Recreation League and Fee Schedule
- Proposed amendment to Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaws
- Warren County Sheriff's Office proposed shooting range
- Warren County Comprehensive Plan
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Warren County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow an accessory building in the front yard of a property at 544 Gafia Lodge Road, located in the Agricultural (A) zoning district. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting, and include an open discussion among board members and planning staff.
- Variance request for a front‑yard accessory building at 544 Gafia Lodge Road, lot 22B, Agricultural (A) district
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from March 7, 2024
- Public hearing on the variance request
- Open discussion with board members and planning staff
Board of Supervisors
The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit applications: short‑term tourist rentals at 198 Sunrise Lane in Junewood Estates and at 377 Avalon Drive in Shenandoah River Estates, and a campground with a river‑sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd., a 142.09‑acre Agricultural parcel. The meeting will also consider a consent agenda that includes several contract renewals, a bullet‑proof vest grant partnership, and citizen appointments to the Tourism Committee. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion and possible approval.
- Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 198 Sunrise Lane, Junewood Estates (R‑1 zoning)
- Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 377 Avalon Drive, Shenandoah River Estates (R‑1 zoning)
- Conditional use permit for campground and river‑sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd., 142.09‑acre Agricultural parcel
- Contract renewal with Adams‑Nelson & Associates for broker services
- Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest partnership (BVP Grant) with the Sheriff’s Office
Well and Septic Appeals
The Warren County Well & Septic Appeals Board will hold a public hearing. The hearing concerns variance request WS2024-09-01 by Joseph F. Stolmeier, III to locate a new well 75.25 feet from an existing well and 72.5 feet from the proposed drainfield, instead of the required 100‑foot separation under Code §179-8. The property is on Luchase Road, identified as Lot 38 on Tax Map 23A, Section 4, Block 8, and is zoned Residential‑One (R‑1) in the Happy Creek Magisterial District. The board will consider the request before adjourning.
- Public hearing on variance request WS2024-09-01 – Joseph F. Stolmeier, III
- Request to locate new well 75.25 ft from existing well (code requires 100 ft)
- Request to locate new well 72.5 ft from edge of proposed drainfield
- Property located on Luchase Road, Tax Map 23A, Section 4, Block 8, Lot 38
- Zoned Residential‑One (R‑1) in Happy Creek Magisterial District
Town/County Liaison Committee
The Town/County Liaison Committee will discuss increasing solid waste tipping fees, how to handle water usage during Town conservation restrictions, and a proposed joint regional shooting range.
- Discussion on increasing solid waste tipping fees
- Update on Vape Shops
- Proposed joint shooting range with Sheriff's Office and Police Department
- Water usage outside Town limits during Town water conservation
- Town/County/School communications
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a conditional use permit for a campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd., approve the replacement of a Public Works vehicle, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting begins with a closed session and a public comment period.
- Conditional use permit for campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd.
- Approval of Asset Replacement Vehicle for Public Works
- Adoption of 2025 Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule
- Authorization to seek an executive recruiter for the County Administrator Position
- Grant approval for Warren County Rockland Park Athletic Fields Development
Planning Commission
The Warren County Planning Commission will hear public comments on three conditional use permit applications: two short‑term tourist rentals at 198 Sunrise Lane and 377 Avalon Drive, both zoned Residential‑One (R‑1), and a campground with a river‑sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd, zoned Agricultural (A). The commission will also discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Review Chapter 8 implementation and authorize advertising for the November 13 public hearing on the comprehensive plan.
- Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 198 Sunrise Lane (R‑1)
- Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 377 Avalon Drive (R‑1)
- Conditional use permit for campground and river‑sports outfitter at 204 Russ Johnson Rd (Agricultural, ~142.09 acres)
- Discussion of 2024 Comprehensive Plan Review Chapter 8 – Implementation
- Authorization to advertise public hearing on November 13 for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
Board of Supervisors
The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session covering several discussion topics. Items include updates on fire and rescue, reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Department, progress on board goals, a sub‑agreement for the Rockland Park athletic fields project, the FY2025 meeting schedule, recruitment of a county administrator, a vehicle for the transfer station, and formation of a tourism committee. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Discussion – Fire and Rescue Updates
- Reorganization of Parks and Recreation Department
- Discussion – Warren County Rockland Park Athletic Fields Development – Project Sub‑Agreement
- County Administrator Recruitment
- Formation of a Tourism Committee
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings for three conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals. The meeting also includes a hearing on a hangar lease and discussions regarding school security grants and industrial park utilities.
- Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 289 Catron Ridge Road
- Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 557 Drummer Hill Road
- Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 351 Donna Court
- Public hearing for lease agreement of Hangar A10 to William Barse
- Additional appropriation for Warren County Public Schools Safety and Security Grant
Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission
The Front Royal‑Warren County Airport Commission will adopt the June 10, 2024 meeting minutes and this meeting's agenda. Commissioners will review reports on safety seminars, T‑shirt sales, and rules and regulations submitted to the Board of Supervisors. New business includes discussion of hangar use, long‑term aircraft storage, a wind sock for runway 10, and signage for aircraft movement after fueling. The commission will also receive updates on airport operations and tenant activities.
- Adopt meeting minutes from June 10, 2024
- Adopt agenda for the September 25, 2024 meeting
- Review Rules and Regulations Report submitted to BOS on June 9, 2024
- Discuss Hangar Use and long‑term Aircraft Storage
- Consider wind sock for runway 10 and sign for aircraft movement after fueling
Social Services Advisory Board
The Social Services Advisory Board will meet to receive operational updates from various department units. The meeting includes reports from the Assistant Director and Director regarding staffing, community partnerships, and engagement surveys.
- Support, Community Liaison, Services, and Eligibility unit reports
- Assistant Director's report on staff updates and check-in system
- Director's report on engagement survey follow-up and ambassador kit
Community Policy and Management Team
The Community Policy and Management Team will review financial reports and provide updates on the CSA audit and policy. The body will discuss the process for presenting cases to the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) and approve an alternate FAPT member.
- Approval of August 20, 2024, minutes
- CSA Audit update
- Approval of alternate FAPT member
- Discussion on agency for presenting cases to FAPT review
- Closed session for confidential client matters and FAPT Case Reports
Planning Commission
The Warren County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals at 289 Catron Ridge Road, 557 Drummer Hill Road, 351 Donna Court, 377 Avalon Drive, and 198 Sunrise Lane. It will also review a conditional use permit for a 142.09‑acre campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes, public presentations, and updates on the comprehensive plan and zoning amendments.
- Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 377 Avalon Drive (R‑1 zone)
- Conditional use permit for campground at 204 Russ Johnson Rd, 142.09 acres (Agricultural zone)
- Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 198 Sunrise Lane (R‑1 zone, consent agenda)
- Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 289 Catron Ridge Road (R‑1 zone)
- Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 557 Drummer Hill Road (R‑1 zone)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held a work session to consider several items. Topics included a refresher on the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Advisory Committee, a roof replacement for Samuel's Public Library, a new policy on worker suitability for interacting with minors, enhanced benefits for hazardous‑duty positions, a road‑naming request off Buck Mountain Road, and an update on alternate sites for the sheriff’s office shooting range. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM on September 10, 2024.
- Discussion – Samuel's Public Library Roof Replacement
- Policy Addition – Determination of Worker Suitability for Interacting with Minors
- Enhanced Benefits for Hazardous Duty Positions
- Discussion – New Road Naming Request for properties accessed off of Buck Mountain Road
- Discussion – Update on Alternate Sites for Warren County Sheriff's Office Shooting Range
Board of Supervisors
The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider several public‑hearing items, including a conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court and three code‑amendment proposals to define “Fairground” and “Rural Resort Center” and allow those uses by conditional permit in the Agricultural zoning district. New business includes authorizations to advertise additional short‑term rental hearings, a citizen appointment to the Sanitary District Advisory Board, and statements of grant awards for victim‑witness programs and law‑enforcement equipment. Routine agenda items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of August 20 minutes, and a closed session will also be addressed.
- Public hearing: CUP2024-07-01 – conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court (R‑1 zone).
- Public hearing: Z2024-06-01 – amendment to add a definition for “Fairground” and permit it by conditional use in Agricultural (A) district.
- Public hearing: Z2024-05-02 – amendment to add a definition for “Rural Resort Center” and permit it by conditional use in Agricultural district.
- New business: Authorization to advertise public hearings for short‑term tourist rentals at 351 Donna Court, 289 Catron Ridge Road, and 557 Drummer Hill Road.
- Grant award statements: FY25 DCJS Victim Witness Program, LE ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment grant, and Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will discuss an ordinance to impose a cigarette tax and a lease with the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc. The meeting includes award recommendations for Sheriff's Department vehicles and in-car video cameras. Other items include a request for additional maternity and women's health care providers in the county.
- Ordinance to impose a Cigarette Tax
- Lease with Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
- Award recommendations for Sheriff's Department asset replacement vehicles and in-car video cameras
- Road naming request for properties off Liberty Hall Road
- Resolution requesting additional maternity and women's health care providers
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review draft chapters of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and adopt July 10 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court. The commission will consider a final plat approval for a Class B subdivision with five lots on Buck Mountain Road. Several short‑term rental conditional use permits are included in the consent agenda.
- Review draft Chapter 1, Chapter 6, and Chapter 8 of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan
- Public hearing: CUP2024-07-01 for a short‑term tourist rental at 345 Donna Court
- Consent agenda: conditional use permits for short‑term rentals at 289 Catron Ridge Rd, 557 Drummer Hill Rd, and 351 Donna Court
- Final plat approval request (S-04-2024) for a Class B subdivision of five lots on Buck Mountain Rd (parcel 63F)
- Adoption of July 10, 2024 Planning Commission meeting and work session minutes
Board of Supervisors
The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss text amendments defining 'Fairground' and 'Rural Resort Center' uses, as well as a lease with the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging. The meeting also includes a closed session and discussions regarding sheriff's department asset replacements and in-car video cameras.
- Text amendment to define 'Fairground' and change its zoning status
- Text amendment to define 'Rural Resort Center' and add conditional use permits
- Discussion of a lease with Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
- Discussion of asset replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Department
- Discussion of purchasing in-car video cameras for the Sheriff's Department
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed cigarette tax and a water rate increase for the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District. The board will also consider a real estate sale and a conditional use permit for a home enterprise. Other items include software demonstrations for social media archiving and FOIA management.
- Public hearing on an ordinance to impose a Cigarette Tax
- Public hearing on Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District Water Rate Increase
- Public hearing on the sale of 2.9 acres on Criser Rd.
- Conditional use permit request for a Home Enterprise at 103 Demel Court
- Public hearing on a lease with Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
General
The Warren County Building Code Appeals Board will hold a meeting to formally open the session, adopt the agenda, and approve the minutes from the July 28, 2022 meeting. The board will also elect officers and discuss items listed as old business and new business before adjourning.
- Call to Order
- Adoption of Agenda
- Approval of July 28, 2022 meeting minutes
- Election of Officers
- Discussion of Old and New Business
General
The meeting consists of a closed session conducted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. No other public business items are listed on the agenda.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing updates to the Comprehensive Plan Draft. Public hearings will address a law enforcement firearms training range and changes to zoning definitions for storage yards and fairgrounds.
- Conditional use permit for a firearms training range at 232 Shangri-La Drive
- Zoning amendments for Contractor Storage Yard and Fairground definitions
- Home Enterprise conditional use permit at 103 Demel Court
- Proposed regulations for Rural Resort Centers
- Short-term tourist rental authorization for 345 Donna Court