Warren County public meetings in 2025

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team will discuss updates to 2026 project contracts, including the strategic plan and estimated time of arrival. The team will also consider vendor approvals for childcare services and Laurel Oaks. Additional agenda items include a financial report, public comment, and a closed‑session discussion of family assessment and planning team case reports.

• 2026 Projects – Contract Update, Strategic Plan and ETA
• Vendor Approvals – Childcare and Laurel Oaks
• Financial Report – Fiscal Year Comparison and CSA Data Reporting
• Public Comment
• Closed Meeting – FAPT Case Reports (family assessment and planning team)

General

The Finance/Audit Committee will receive an update on the FY24 audit, approve October and November meeting minutes, and review recent county account and cash reports. It will also discuss several fiscal policies, including a sanitary district policy, debt policy, delinquent taxes policy, non‑profit contribution policy, and reserve policy.

• FY24 Audit Completion Update
• Approval of October and November Regular Meeting Minutes
• Review of the Board or Supervisor’s County Accounts – November, December
• Review of the Treasurer’s Office monthly cash reports
• Develop a Sanitary District Fiscal Policy

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including short‑term tourist rentals and a contractor storage yard. It will consider a rezoning application to change 8363 Winchester Road from Residential‑One (R‑1) to Commercial (C). The commission will also review zoning code amendments for backyard chickens, beekeeping, and front‑yard setbacks. Consent agenda items include additional conditional use permits and zoning text changes.

• Conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 422 Bowman Hollow Road (Agricultural zone)
• Conditional use permit for a contractor storage yard at 444 Baugh Drive (Industrial zone)
• Rezoning request to change 8363 Winchester Road from Residential‑One (R‑1) to Commercial (C)
• Zoning text amendment to allow one rooster on Residential‑One lots one acre or larger
• Zoning text amendment to permit backyard beekeeping in the Residential‑One district

The Planning Commission adopted a modified agenda and the meeting minutes. It removed Z2025-09-01 from the consent agenda. It voted to forward conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals at 422 Bowman Hollow Road, 3221 Freezeland Road, and 137 Wendy Hill Road to the Board of Supervisors, each with a recommendation of approval.

• Removed Z2025-09-01 – Backyard Beekeeping amendment from consent agenda (approved 5‑0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as modified (approved 5‑0)
• Adopted the meeting minutes (approved 5‑0)
• Forwarded short‑term rental permit for 422 Bowman Hollow Road to Board with approval recommendation (approved 5‑0)
• Forwarded short‑term rental permit for 3221 Freezeland Road to Board with approval recommendation (approved 5‑0)
• Forwarded short‑term rental permit for 137 Wendy Hill Road to Board with approval recommendation (approved 5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several conditional use permits, including short‑term tourist rentals and an accessory dwelling unit, and a large rezoning request that would change about 448 acres from agricultural to industrial and commercial uses. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a building over 50,000 sq ft in the Highway Corridor Overlay District and adopt a consent agenda covering contract renewals, vehicle purchases, and other resolutions. The meeting includes public comment, reports, and approval of minutes and accounts.

• Rezoning of ~448 acres (Tax Map #12, lot 6 and Tax Map #4, lot 41) from Agricultural to Industrial and Commercial in the North River Magisterial District
• Conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 150 High Bluff Road (Agricultural zone)
• Conditional use permit for a building exceeding 50,000 sq ft at 6560‑6720 Winchester Road within the Highway Corridor Overlay District
• Conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals at 138 Wooded Lane, 565 Ridgeway Road, and 262 Woodcliff Lane (Agricultural zones)
• Consent agenda items including contract renewal with Carroll Construction Company and purchase of two fleet vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the county’s appropriations and transfers, the financial accounts, and the November 18 minutes. It also approved conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals at 138 Wooded Lane, 565 Ridgeway Road, and 262 Woodcliff Lane, each with staff‑recommended conditions. All approvals were passed by recorded votes.

• Approved appropriations and transfers (5 Ayes)
• Approved accounts (4 Ayes, 1 No)
• Approved November 18 minutes (4 Ayes, 1 Abstain)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 138 Wooded Lane (5 Ayes)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 565 Ridgeway Road (4 Ayes, 1 Abstain)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 262 Woodcliff Lane (5 Ayes)

Social Services Advisory Board

The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board will meet to introduce County Administrator Bradley Gostshall, approve meeting minutes, and receive reports from the Services, Eligibility, Support, and CSA units.

• Introduction of new County Administrator Bradley Gostshall
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Reports from Services, Eligibility, Support, and CSA units
• Assistant Director’s Report
• Director’s Report

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team will hold a vendor presentation by BAIR, review a financial report with fiscal year comparison and CSA data, and discuss old and new business items such as updates on UR reports, parent representation, and the 2026 schedule. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider services, funding, and a vendor request (WA-80537) for a particular child or family referred to the family assessment and planning team.

• Vendor presentation – BAIR (virtual) at 2:15 PM
• Financial report – Fiscal Year Comparison and CSA Data Reporting
• Old Business – UR Reports, Parent Rep Update, ETA Update (Spring 2026), Final Policy Review
• New Business – CSA Resource Survey, Vendor Review – IWillCoaching, 2026 Schedule and Term Reappointments
• Closed meeting – review of FAPT case reports and WA-80537 vendor request for child/family services

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a conditional‑use permit for private camping at 1020 Misty Meadow Lane and several other conditional‑use applications for short‑term tourist rentals and an accessory dwelling unit. It will also discuss an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance to relax criteria for family subdivision variances. A consent agenda will approve routine items such as fee schedules, contracts, and committee appointments.

• CUP2025-09-02 – Conditional use permit for private use camping at 1020 Misty Meadow Lane (Residential‑One zone)
• Z2025-09-02 – Ordinance amendment to Chapter 155 (Subdivision Ordinance) to add hardship criteria for family subdivision variances
• CUP2025-10-01 – Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 565 Ridgeway Road (Agricultural zone)
• CUP2025-10-03 – Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 150 High Bluff Road (Agricultural zone)
• Consent agenda items including 2026 Parks and Recreation fee schedule and FY‑24 cash reconciliation services contract

The Board adopted the agenda, approved the FY‑24 appropriations and transfers, and accepted the county accounts. It granted a conditional‑use permit for private camping at 1020 Misty Meadow Lane and approved amendments to the subdivision code. The consent agenda items, including the Shenandoah Farms mission statement and various advertising authorizations, were also approved.

• Adopted agenda (4‑0)
• Approved appropriations and transfers (4‑0)
• Approved county accounts (3‑1)
• Approved minutes from Nov 5 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for private camping at 1020 Misty Meadow Lane (4‑0)
• Approved subdivision text amendments to Warren County Code (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

General

The Warren County Board of Supervisors and School Board will meet to discuss several financial and operational topics. Items include a review of the school budget process, student enrollment figures, identified personnel and capital needs, debt service, and revenue projection methods. The session will also explore consolidated services such as transportation and HVAC.

• Review of School Budget Process
• Student Enrollment discussion
• Debt Service review
• Revenue Projections (lump sum vs categorical)
• Consolidated Services (Transportation, HVAC)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three conditional use permits regarding short-term rentals and one accessory dwelling unit. The body will also consider authorizations to advertise for several new zoning requests and text amendments.

• Public hearings for short-term rentals at 565 Ridgeway Road, 262 Woodcliff Lane, and 138 Wooded Lane
• Public hearing for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 150 High Bluff Road
• Proposed zoning text amendments for backyard beekeeping and a rooster exception in R-1 districts
• Rezoning request from Residential-One (R-1) to Commercial (C) for 8363 Winchester Road
• Conditional use permit request for a contractor storage yard at 444 Baugh Drive

The Planning Commission adopted its agenda and meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It approved the Authorization to Advertise and then tabled the backyard beekeeping amendment for the December meeting. The commission voted to forward conditional use permits for two short‑term tourist rentals (565 Ridgeway Rd and 262 Woodcliff Ln) and an accessory dwelling unit (150 High Bluff Rd) to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. All forward‑to‑Board actions passed 4‑0.

• Adopted agenda with addition of CUP2025-11-05 Riley Court (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (4-0)
• Approved Authorization to Advertise, removing Z2025-09-01 backyard beekeeping amendment (4-0)
• Tabled Z2025-09-01 backyard beekeeping amendment to December meeting (4-0)
• Forwarded short‑term tourist rental permit for 565 Ridgeway Rd to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (4-0)
• Forwarded short‑term tourist rental permit for 262 Woodcliff Ln to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (4-0)
• Forwarded accessory dwelling unit permit for 150 High Bluff Rd to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (4-0)
• Forwarded accessory dwelling unit permit for 138 Wooded Ln to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (4-0)

General

The Warren County Finance/Audit Committee will meet on October 12, 2025. The agenda lists a call to order, a review of the FY24 audit completion, and adjournment. No additional items are scheduled.

• Review of FY24 audit completion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation on adult services and protective services. It will discuss awarding a contract for fiscal year 2024 cash reconciliation services. The board will also consider a legal services transparency and review policy and a discussion on industrial‑scale groundwater protection. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Presentation on Adult Services/Adult Protective Services
• Discussion of award of contract for FY‑24 Cash Reconciliation Services
• Discussion of Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy
• Discussion of Industrial Scale Ground Water Protection
• Adjournment

General

The Warren County Sanitary District Advisory Committee will review the current fiscal status and consider the 2026 budget, including sanitary district fees and capital improvement needs. They will also receive updates on the Youngs Drive paving project, the simplified financial statements, and ongoing infrastructure repairs such as Spring Lake and the new maintenance shed. The meeting includes a vote to elect a new secretary and a review of pending tasks from the previous session.

• Youngs Drive paving project – update on cost‑sharing savings versus internal funding and balance of the Special Projects Account
• Proposed simplified financial statements – discussion and possible adoption
• Mission statement – status of Board of Supervisors approval and website publication
• Spring Lake repairs – progress update
• New maintenance shed – construction/update status

The advisory committee approved its agenda and noted two members were absent. It voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Supervisors keep the FY2027 sanitary district fee at $350 per lot, maintain the FY2026 budget target of $900,244, and allow up to $500,000 from the special fund. The committee also approved a memo supporting pay and classification parity for the Maintenance Crew. The election of a new secretary and the appointment of a new member were tabled.

• Agenda approved as submitted
• Recommendation to BOS to keep FY2027 sanitary district fee at $350/lot, budget target $900,244, and allow up to $500,000 from special fund – motion passed, all in favor
• Memo supporting Maintenance Crew pay and classification parity approved – motion passed, all in favor
• Introduction of new member Amy Barnes tabled
• Election of secretary tabled

General

The Board of Zoning Appeals will adopt its agenda, approve the regular meeting minutes from September 4, 2025, and hold an open discussion with board members and planning staff. No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items are listed.

• Adoption of Agenda
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2025
• Open Discussion – Board Members
• Open Discussion – Planning Staff

General

The board will hold public hearings regarding two requests for variances from Warren County Code §179-9B. Both requests seek to allow drainfields to be located closer to wells than the required 100 feet of separation.

• WS2025-09-01: Variance request for 32 Walters Lane to allow a drainfield 74.5 feet from a neighboring well
• WS2025-10-01: Variance request for a property on Drummer Hill Road to allow a drainfield 83 and 94 feet from neighboring wells

Warren County Electoral Board

The board adjourned the provisional‑ballot portion of the meeting to November 12, 2025, to allow the General Registrar to run the post‑election report. At the reconvened meeting the board entered a closed session, counted 114 provisional ballots, and instructed the General Registrar to report the results. The board then finalized and signed the election abstracts and directed the General Registrar to submit them to the State Board of Elections.

• Adjourned provisional‑ballot review to Nov 12 2025
• Entered closed session to review qualifying information for provisional ballots
• Counted 114 provisional ballots
• Instructed General Registrar to report provisional‑ballot results
• Finalized Central Absentee Precinct abstracts
• Signed abstracts and directed submission to State Board of Elections

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review and vote on several items, including contract renewals, a new road naming request, and a rezoning proposal. They will also approve the Finance Department’s procurement of economic development consulting services and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and budget calendar. An authorization will be made to advertise a public hearing on rezoning approximately 448 acres off Winchester Road from agricultural to industrial and commercial uses.

• Approval for Finance Department to procure Economic Development Consulting Services
• Contract renewal with Adams-Nelson & Associates for broker services
• Adoption of 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting schedule
• New road naming request for property accessed off Coe Drive
• Authorization to advertise public hearing for rezoning ~448 acres off Winchester Road

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the minutes from the October meetings. It tabled the procurement for Economic Development consulting services, approved the consent agenda, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. The Board also approved a modified Economic Development resolution that changes the funding split to $50,000 for staff and $50,000 for consulting.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 14 & 21 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Economic Development consulting procurement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda renewing contracts and adopting budget calendar (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 Board of Supervisors meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved modified Economic Development resolution changing appropriation to $50K staff, $50K consulting (3-2)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Electoral Board approved the meeting agenda by a 2‑0 vote. It then approved the September 24, 2025 minutes, also 2‑0. After a brief discussion, the board expressed intent to draft a policy for electronic participation in future meetings. The session was adjourned by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

General

The Board of Zoning Appeals will adopt the meeting agenda, approve the regular meeting minutes from September 4, 2025, hold an open discussion with board members and planning staff, and then adjourn.

• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of regular meeting minutes of September 4, 2025
• Open discussion with board members and planning staff

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team will review temporary appointments to the Family Assessment and Planning Team, evaluate a parent‑representative application, and discuss a FY26 subcontractor agreement with Intercept Health. Additional items include updates on special education data, a FY26 OCS risk assessment, and a closed‑session discussion of services and funding for a specific child or family.

• Temporary FAPT Member Appointments – Ashleigh Marsten and Stephanie Gilkerson
• CPMT Parent Representative Application Review
• Intercept Health FY26 Subcontractor Agreement
• FY26 OCS Risk Assessment
• Closed meeting to consider services and funding for a particular child or family (FAPT case reports)

The board approved Ashleigh Marsten and Stephanie Gilkerson as temporary FAPT members and Darlene Kelley as the CPMT parent representative. It also approved an Intercept Health FY26 subcontractor agreement and added Amazing Community Service LLC and Imagination Learning Center LLC as CSA vendors. The CSA policy review was postponed to the November 2025 meeting, and the agenda and prior minutes were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Ashleigh Marsten and Stephanie Gilkerson as temporary FAPT members (unanimous)
• Approved Darlene Kelley as CPMT parent representative (unanimous)
• Approved Intercept Health FY26 subcontractor agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amazing Community Service LLC as a Warren County CSA vendor (unanimous)
• Approved Imagination Learning Center LLC as a Warren County CSA vendor (unanimous)
• Postponed final review and approval of CSA policy to November 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with vendor approvals added (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2025 minutes (all in favor, Mr. King abstained)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will adopt its agenda, hear reports, and approve minutes before holding public hearings on multiple zoning matters. Items include amendments to allow building service establishments, conditional use permits for large commercial projects, and a request to rezone specific parcels from Agricultural and Commercial to Industrial. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with award recommendations, a utility connection authorization, and a memorandum of understanding with the Lord Fairfax Health District.

• Z2025-07-01: Amend Chapter 180 to define building service establishments and require conditional use permits in Agricultural district
• CUP2025-07-06: Conditional use permit request for a building service establishment at 3812 Guard Hill Road
• R2025-03-01: Rezoning request for Tax Map #12‑6F, 4‑43A, 4‑44B, and portion of 4‑45B from Agricultural/Commercial to Industrial
• CUP2025-03-01: Conditional use permit for a building over 50,000 SF in the Highway Corridor Overlay District at 6560, 6644, 6720 Winchester Road
• Consent agenda item 1: Award recommendation to Viva Pools, LLC

The Board adopted the meeting agenda. It approved the appropriations and transfers as presented, with a vote of five Ayes and one abstention. The Board also approved the accounts and the minutes from the October 7th meeting.

• Adopted agenda (5 Ayes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Approved appropriations and transfers (Cullers Aye, Stanmeyer Aye, Butler Aye, Jamieson Aye, Henry Abstain)
• Approved accounts (Henry Abstain, Jamieson Aye, Butler Aye, Stanmeyer Aye, Cullers Aye)
• Approved October 7th meeting minutes (Cullers Aye, Stanmeyer Aye, Butler Aye, Jamieson Aye, Henry Abstain)

Town/County Liaison Committee

The Town of Front Royal and Warren County will discuss a possible joint tourism program, an update on the McKay Springs Homesteaders Market, and a request for a joint meeting to resolve a $472,000 decrease in town tax revenue. They will also consider options for yard‑waste fees and tipping‑fee reductions at the town’s 103‑acre farm property, and request an update on the Fiscal Impact Model costing about $100,000.

• Tourism: discussion of re‑establishing a joint tourism program between town and county
• McKay Springs: town requests update on Homesteaders Market operation on the county‑owned parcel
• Taxes: town reports $472,000 revenue loss from decreased real‑estate values and asks for a joint meeting to improve tax‑book processing
• Farm property: proposal to reduce tipping fees ($270,000 budget) or charge County residents for yard waste; FY26 budget includes $50,000 for grinding services
• Fiscal Impact Model: update requested for rezoning impact analysis, estimated cost $100,000

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to consider several agenda items. Topics include citizen appointments for the Fork District, cancellation of the snow removal services contract for the Lake Front Royal Sanitary District, and discussions on urban agriculture, the 2026 meeting schedule, the FY 2026‑2027 budget calendar, and an industrial well water prohibition ordinance. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Citizen Appointment – Warren County Board of Supervisors – Fork District
• Citizen Appointment – Warren County Planning Commission – Fork District
• Cancellation of Snow Removal Services Contract for Lake Front Royal Sanitary District
• Discussion – Urban Agriculture Text Amendment (Roosters on R‑1)
• Proposal for Industrial Well Water Prohibition Ordinance

The Board appointed Hugh Henry to fill the Fork District Supervisor seat and Paul Barnhart to the Fork District Planning Commission seat, both for terms ending Dec. 31, 2025. The Board also voted to cancel the snow‑removal services contract with the Lake Front Royal Sanitary District. All actions were approved by vote.

• Appointed Hugh Henry as Fork District Supervisor (4 Ayes)
• Appointed Paul Barnhart as Fork District Planning Commission representative (5 Ayes)
• Cancelled Snow removal services contract with Lake Front Royal Sanitary District (4 Ayes, 1 Abstain)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for beekeeping and family subdivision variances. The body will also consider conditional use permits for camping and short-term rentals. A work session is scheduled to discuss residential setback requirements and data center regulations.

• Z2025-09-01: Zoning amendment to allow backyard beekeeping in R-1 districts
• CUP2025-09-02: Private use camping request at 1020 Misty Meadow Lane
• CUP2025-09-03: Short-term tourist rental request at 138 Wooded Lane
• Z2025-09-02: Subdivision ordinance amendment for family subdivision variances
• SP2025-03-01: Final site plan for Toray Property manufacturing/warehousing facility

The commission adopted its agenda and the September 10 minutes. It voted to table the proposed backyard beekeeping zoning amendment until the November 13 meeting. It also moved to forward the private‑use camping conditional use permit to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval.

• Adopted agenda (5 ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Gordon, Miller)
• Adopted September 10 minutes (5 ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Gordon, Miller)
• Tabled backyard beekeeping zoning text amendment until Nov 13, 2025 (5 ayes)
• Forwarded private‑use camping conditional use permit to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (5 ayes)

General

The Warren County Finance/Audit Committee will examine the Board of Supervisors’ county accounts for October and the Treasurer’s monthly cash reports for August and September. It will also discuss several unfinished policy items, including sanitary district, debt, delinquent taxes, non‑profit contributions, and reserve fiscal policies. No new business items are specified.

• Review of the Board of Supervisors’ County Accounts – October
• Review of monthly cash reports from the Treasurer’s Department – August, September
• Develop a Sanitary District Fiscal Policy
• Review the Debt Policy
• Develop a Delinquent Taxes Policy

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget and appropriate funds. Several public hearings will be held on conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals at four residential properties. The meeting also includes presentations on National 4‑H Week and an industrial well‑water prohibition ordinance, as well as routine consent‑agenda items.

• Public hearing: conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 311 Golden Russet Dr.
• Public hearing: conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 145 Indian Pipes Rd.
• Public hearing: conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 699 Sunset Village Road.
• Resolution: amend FY 2025‑2026 budget and appropriate county funds.
• Approval: Share the Air Initiative Policy.

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the September 2 and September 16 minutes. It entered a closed meeting for legal advice on conflict‑of‑interest matters and certified the limited scope of that closed session. A motion to hold a closed meeting on well‑water issues failed. The Board voted 3‑2 to deny the conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 311 Golden Russet Drive.

• Entered closed meeting on Conflict of Interest Act advice (4‑aye)
• Certified that only exempt public business was discussed in closed session (4‑aye)
• Motion to enter closed meeting on well‑water advice failed (Jamieson No, Butler Aye, Stanmeyer No, Cullers Aye)
• Adopted agenda as presented (4‑aye)
• Approved September 2 and September 16 minutes (4‑aye)
• Denied conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 311 Golden Russet Dr (3‑2 in favor of denial)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Electoral Board adopted its agenda and approved the August 20 minutes, each by a 3-0 vote. The board then appointed two Officers of Election, also by a 3-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adopt agenda (3-0)
• Approve August 20 minutes (3-0)
• Appointment of two Officers of Election (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (3-0)

Social Services Advisory Board

The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board will meet to introduce the new County Administrator, hear public comments, and receive reports from board members and agency units. The agenda includes unit updates, an Assistant Director’s shelter preparedness report, and a Director’s federal/state update, followed by old and new business items.

• Introduction of new County Administrator Mr. Bradley Gostshall
• Public comment limited to issues not under a public hearing
• Unit reports from Community Liaison, Services, Eligibility, Support, and CSA
• Assistant Director Christie Lawson’s staff and shelter preparedness updates
• Director Jon Martz’s federal and state updates

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team will review and approve the August 19, 2025 minutes, hear public comment, and receive a financial report that includes a fiscal year comparison and a budget increase request. They will discuss old‑business items such as UM/UR reports, CSA data reporting, and audit appeal results. A closed session will be held to consider services and funding for a specific child or family case. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 CPMT minutes
• Financial report with fiscal year comparison
• Budget increase request
• Discussion of UM/UR reports, CSA data reporting, and audit appeal results
• Closed‑session review of FAPT case reports (services/funding for a child or family)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the July 19 minutes. It voted to transfer $1,333,848.48 from the general fund, with a local match of $140,675 or less. The team entered and later exited a closed session, certifying the closed‑session discussion and approving all FAPT case reports. A revised CSA policy will be sent to legal for review before final approval at the October meeting.

• Agenda approved (all in favor)
• July 19 minutes approved (all in favor)
• Transfer of $1,333,848.48 from general fund approved (all in favor)
• Entered closed session per Code of Virginia (all in favor)
• Exited closed session (all in favor)
• Certified closed‑session compliance (all aye)
• Approved all FAPT case reports discussed in closed session (all in favor)
• Send final revised CSA policy to legal for review (motion made, no vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on four short‑term tourist rental applications and consider a rezoning request to change multiple parcels from Agricultural and Commercial to Industrial. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering airport commission rules, a service contract with Daves Diversified Services, Inc., and authorizations to advertise public hearings on building service establishment zoning amendments. The board will adopt the agenda, receive reports, and address appropriations and account approvals.

• Public hearing – CUP2025-07-01 – short‑term tourist rental at 116 Mossy Rock Lane (R‑1 zoning).
• Consent agenda item – approval of Warren County Airport Commission Rules and Regulations.
• Consent agenda item – contract for services with Daves Diversified Services, Inc.
• Authorization to advertise public hearing for zoning text amendments for building service establishment (Z2025-07-01).
• Authorization to advertise public hearing for rezoning parcels to Industrial (R‑15).

The Board entered a closed meeting to discuss the disposition of 0 Hillidge Street and to receive legal advice on non‑conforming use rules. It then adopted the amended agenda, approved the appropriations and transfers, and approved the accounts despite one dissenting vote. Finally, the Board approved a conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 116 Mossy Rock Lane, also with one dissenting vote.

• Entered closed meeting under §§2.2‑3711(A)(3) & (8) – approved (4‑0)
• Certified only exempt matters were discussed in closed meeting – approved (4‑0)
• Adopted amended agenda – approved (4‑0)
• Approved appropriations and transfers – approved (4‑0)
• Approved accounts as presented – approved (3‑1)
• Approved conditional use permit for 116 Mossy Rock Lane short‑term rental – approved (3‑1)

General

The Warren County Finance/Audit Committee will review the County Supervisor’s accounts for May through August and the Treasurer’s monthly cash reports for May, June, and July. It will also approve the May and July regular meeting minutes. Unfinished business includes updates and development of several fiscal policies, such as for the Volunteer Fire & Rescue, a Sanitary District, debt, delinquent taxes, non‑profit contributions, and reserves. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of May and July regular meeting minutes
• Review of the Board of Supervisors’ county accounts for May, June, July, August
• Review of monthly cash reports from the Treasurer’s Department for May, June, July
• Update on Volunteer Fire & Rescue fiscal policy
• Develop a Sanitary District fiscal policy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request to change several parcels from Agricultural and Commercial to Industrial. It will also review multiple conditional use permits, zoning text amendments, and a preliminary site plan for a hotel. Several ordinance amendments related to beekeeping, building service establishments, and subdivision variances are on the consent agenda.

• R2025-03-01: Rezoning of tax map #12‑6F, 4‑43A, 4‑44B, and part of 4‑45B to Industrial
• CUP2025-03-01: Conditional use permit for a building over 50,000 SF in the Highway Corridor Overlay District at 6560, 6644, 6720 Winchester Road
• Z2025-07-01: Amend Chapter 180 to add definition and permit requirements for building service establishments
• SP2024-08-01: Final site plan approval request for a Hyatt Studio hotel on tax map 12J lot 2
• Z2025-09-01: Ordinance amendment to allow backyard beekeeping in Residential‑One (R‑1) zones

The Warren County Planning Commission adopted its agenda and the August 13 minutes. It moved a rezoning request, a conditional use permit for a large warehouse, and a zoning text amendment for building service establishments forward to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. The text amendment was approved with a modification to require two off‑street parking spaces per employee on the main shift.

• Adopted agenda (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Gordon, Miller)
• Approved August 13 minutes (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller; abstention: Gordon)
• Forwarded rezoning of tax map #12 parcels to Board of Supervisors (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Gordon, Miller)
• Forwarded conditional use permit for 220,000‑sq‑ft industrial warehouse to Board of Supervisors (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Gordon, Miller)
• Forwarded zoning text amendment for building service establishments to Board of Supervisors with parking modification (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller; nays: Gordon)

General

The Warren County Airport Commission will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, review committee reports including the Finance and Social Committees, and discuss updates on runway rehabilitation, box hangar site development, and beacon visibility.

• Adoption of meeting agenda and minutes
• Report of the Finance Committee
• Status of Box Hangar Site Development
• Status of Runway Rehabilitation
• Update on Beacon visibility

The Warren County Airport Commission adopted its agenda and approved the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes. No new contracts, funding allocations, or policy changes were voted on. The commission adjourned until the next scheduled meeting on January 14, 2026.

• Adopted meeting agenda (motion by Roe and Van Weezendonck)
• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Kosubinsky and van Jarsveld)
• Adjourned meeting until Jan 14, 2026 (motion by Kosubinsky and Roe)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors held a work session covering several presentations and discussion topics. Items included a presentation on the Share the Air Initiative, a presentation by the Department of Social Services on child protective services, and discussions on a letter of support for land acquisition in Shenandoah National Park, an economic development consultant, and the Battlefield Foundation acquisition, among others. No formal decisions were noted in the agenda.

• Presentation – Share the Air Initiative
• Presentation – Department of Social Services Supervisors (CPS, Permanency, Prevention)
• Discussion – Letter of Support to Pursue Land Acquisition – Shenandoah National Park
• Discussion – Economic Development Consultant
• Discussion – Battlefield Foundation acquisition

General

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on four requests for zoning variances regarding yard setbacks in the Residential-One district. The board will also consider the re-adoption of its By-Laws.

• BZA2025-09-01: 20-foot rear yard setback variance for (0) Spruce Rd
• BZA2025-09-02: 35-foot front yard setback variance for (0) Valley Farms Rd
• BZA2025-09-03: Front and side yard setback variances for (0) Sycamore Ct
• BZA2025-09-04: 25-foot front yard setback variance for 422 Timberline Ridge Road
• Re-adoption of the Warren County Board of Zoning Appeals By-Laws

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to appropriate funds for Warren County Fire and Rescue, including a Safer Grant match or alternate staffing. The meeting also includes public hearings on conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals at several residential properties. Additional items on the consent agenda cover aviation grant awards, a contract with Heidelberg Materials Northeast, LLC, and other grant and appointment approvals.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 209 Luchase Rd (R‑1 zone)
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 2026 Drummer Hill Rd (R‑1 zone)
• Consent agenda: Grant award from Virginia Department of Aviation
• Consent agenda: Contract for services with Heidelberg Materials Northeast, LLC
• Resolution to appropriate funds to Warren County Fire and Rescue – Safer Grant Match or Alternate Staffing

The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 209 Luchase Road, adopting the Planning Commission’s recommended conditions. The motion passed with four Ayes (Cullers, Stanmeyer, Butler, Jamieson) and one No (Cook). Earlier, the Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the August 19 minutes, each by unanimous Aye votes.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5 Ayes)
• Approved August 19 minutes as presented (5 Ayes)
• Approved conditional use permit 2025‑04‑03 for 209 Luchase Rd with recommended conditions (4 Ayes, 1 No)

Well and Septic Appeals

The Warren County Well & Septic Appeals Board will hold public hearings on two applications for variances from the required 100‑foot well separation. The first request (WS2025-04-01) seeks to place a new Class IIIB well 46.1 feet and 61.3 feet from existing wells on lots 136 and 137 on Farm Ridge Road. The second request (WS2025-07-01) seeks similar variances for a new Class IIIB well and reserve drainfield on lot 104 on Nancy Court. The board will vote on these requests before adjourning.

• Variance WS2025-04-01: new Class IIIB well 46.1’ from lot 135A well, 61.3’ from lot 148 well, Farm Ridge Rd, lots 136‑137, R‑1 zoning
• Variance WS2025-07-01: new Class IIIB well 47.9’ from neighboring lot 103 well, 58’ from primary drainfield, plus reserve drainfield 64.7’ from well, Nancy Court, lot 104, R‑1 zoning

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (3‑0). It also approved the July 24, 2025 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting, again by a 3‑0 vote. No public comments were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team will discuss an appeal of recent audit findings and consider an application for a Family Assistance Program (FAPT) parent representative. The meeting also includes a financial report comparing fiscal years, vendor presentations from Here Now and Blue Ridge Behavioral groups, and updates on several ongoing programs and contracts.

• Audit Findings Appeal
• FAPT Parent Rep Application
• Financial Report – Fiscal Year Comparison
• Vendor presentations: Here Now, Blue Ridge Behavioral Consulting, Blue Ridge Behavioral Consortium
• IPS Vendor Contract Update

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and appropriate funds. The meeting also includes a lease agreement for 136 Hillidge St., an ordinance to provide a one‑time bonus for designated employees, and zoning text amendments for short‑term tourist rentals. Several public hearings will be authorized for conditional use permits at four residential properties. Additional items on the consent agenda cover grant acceptances, appointments, and vehicle awards.

• Resolution to amend FY 2025-2026 budget and appropriate funds
• Lease Agreement of 136 Hillidge St., Apt. 2
• Ordinance amending Chapter 30 to add one‑time bonus for designated employees FY 2025-2026
• Zoning Text Amendments for Short‑Term Tourist Rentals (Z2025-07-02)
• Authorization to advertise public hearings for short‑term tourist rentals at 116 Mossy Rock Lane, 588 High Top Road, 241 Old Oak Lane, and 208 River Oak Drive

The Board adopted a resolution amending the FY 2025‑2026 budget, increasing funding for the Warren County School Board to $240,000 and adding $75,000 for Public Safety. It also approved a transfer of $88,200 for the Lake Front Royal road project and authorized a lease of 136 Hillidge St., Apt. 2 to Ray Freeman at $760 per month. Additional routine items approved included the accounts, the minutes from August 6, 2025, and the agenda amendment.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment: $240,000 to School Board, $75,000 to Public Safety (4 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Approved $88,200 transfer for Lake Front Royal road project (4 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Approved lease of 136 Hillidge St., Apt. 2 to Ray Freeman, $760/month (5 Aye)
• Approved accounts as presented (4 Aye, 1 No)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 (5 Aye)
• Adopted agenda with amendment to add consideration of current County Administrator (5 Aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six short-term tourist rental permits and a request to rezone land to Industrial. The body will also discuss three options to modify the 100-foot setback requirement for short-term rentals.

• Rezoning request from Agricultural and Commercial to Industrial for tax map #12--------6F, 4--------43A, 4--------44B, and portion of 4--------45B
• Conditional use permit for a building exceeding 50,000 square feet at 6560, 6644, 6720, and (0) Winchester Road
• Zoning text amendment options to eliminate, make non-waivable, or reduce to 50 feet the setback for short-term rentals
• Final site plan approval for Phase 1 of Rockland Road Industrial warehousing and distribution facility
• Conditional use permit for a building service establishment at 3812 Guard Hill Road

The commission adopted its agenda and the July 9 meeting minutes. It then unanimously moved to forward five conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals to the Board of Supervisors, recommending approval for each.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Kersjes, seconded by Henry, ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller)
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Henry, seconded by Kersjes, ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller)
• Forwarded CUP2025-07-01 (116 Mossy Rock Lane) to Board with recommendation of approval (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller)
• Forwarded CUP2025-07-02 (699 Sunset Village Road) to Board with recommendation of approval (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller)
• Forwarded CUP2025-07-03 (588 High Top Road) to Board with recommendation of approval (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller)
• Forwarded CUP2025-07-04 (241 Old Oak Lane) to Board with recommendation of approval (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller)
• Forwarded CUP2025-07-05 (208 River Oak Drive) to Board with recommendation of approval (ayes: Myers, Henry, Kersjes, Miller)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session with presentations on a Front Royal Little League proclamation, a welcome from Superintendent David Martin for the 2025‑2026 school year, and the Lake Front Royal Road Rejuvenation project. The board will also discuss a lease agreement for All Points Fiber at the Linden Fire Station. A closed session will address Section 2.2‑3711(A)(1).

• Presentation – Front Royal Little League proclamation and certificates
• Presentation – Superintendent David Martin welcome to the 2025‑2026 school year
• Presentation – Lake Front Royal Road Rejuvenation
• Discussion – All Points Fiber lease for Linden Fire Station
• Closed session – consideration of Section 2.2‑3711(A)(1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss a contract for hay harvest at Walnut Hollow Farm presented by Public Works Director Mike Berry. Several consent‑agenda items will be voted on, including grant funding for 9‑1‑1, equipment for fire apparatus, and vehicle replacements for the sheriff’s department, public works, and building inspections. The meeting also includes public hearings on planning department fees and two short‑term tourist‑rental conditional use permits.

• Contract for Walnut Hollow Farm hay harvest (Public Works)
• FY26 PSAP Grant Program additional 9‑1‑1 funding
• Authorization for equipment change order for fire apparatus
• Award recommendations for replacement vehicles for Sheriff's Department, Public Works, and Building Inspections
• Public hearings on short‑term tourist‑rental permits at 2026 Drummer Hill Road and 145 Indian Pipes Road

The Board enacted an ordinance adopting a revised schedule for Planning, Zoning, and GIS fees with a 4‑aye, 1‑no vote. It also approved the Walnut Hollow Farm contract for hay harvest and authorized the Chair and County Administrator to sign the documents. The Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved the July 1st and July 15th minutes, and approved the consent agenda after minor item removals.

• Ordinance adopting revised Planning, Zoning, and GIS fee schedule approved (4-1)
• Walnut Hollow Farm hay‑harvest contract approved (5-0)
• Consent agenda approved after item removals (5-0)
• Agenda adopted as amended (5-0)
• July 1st and July 15th minutes approved (5-0)
• Closed meeting entered for County Administrator candidate interviews (5-0)
• Certification of closed‑meeting exemption approved (vote not recorded)
• Public hearing opened on planning fee changes (no vote recorded)

General

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a request for a variance regarding a principal structure's front yard setback. The board will also review and approve minutes from the June 26, 2025, meeting.

• BZA2025-07-01: Request for a 20-foot variance to allow a 30-foot front yard setback instead of 50 feet at (0) Juniper Drive

General

The Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Advisory Committee will consider the latest draft of its mission statement and decide whether to adopt it. The committee will also discuss a solicitation to recruit additional members and the feasibility of charging user fees to non‑district owners using Venus Branch Road. Additional items include obtaining cost estimates for a storage shed and finalizing a simplified financial statement format.

• Review and vote on the proposed SFSD/AC mission statement draft
• Consider solicitation language to recruit additional SFSD Advisory Committee members
• Assess feasibility of user fees for non‑district property owners using Venus Branch Rd
• Obtain price estimate for water and electricity for the proposed SFSD maintenance crew storage shed
• Provide a clarified format for a streamlined SFSD financial statement

The committee scheduled its next meeting for September 11, 2025. A motion to adjourn was approved unanimously. The draft mission statement, recruitment solicitation, and simplified financial statements were all tabled until the September meeting. No other items were approved or denied.

• Set next meeting date for 09/11/2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (all in favor)
• Mission statement review tabled until September
• Recruitment solicitation approval tabled until September
• Simplified financial statements discussion tabled until September

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will discuss a financial fiscal year comparison and a request regarding snow days. The body will also review CPMT policy and hold a closed session to discuss confidential client matters.

• Fiscal Year Comparison financial report
• APTS request regarding snow days
• CPMT Policy Review
• Closed session for FAPT and UR case reports

The CPMT voted 5‑1 to deny APTS’s request to pay for the first five inclement‑weather days for the 2025‑26 school year. The board approved Spring Brook as a county vendor unanimously. It also approved all FAPT case reports from the closed session and ordered a letter to the FAPT parent representative. Ms. Clark was tasked with merging the FAPT and CPMT policies into a single CSA policy for the next meeting.

• Denied APTS request for snow‑day payment (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Spring Brook as Warren County vendor (unanimous)
• Approved all FAPT case reports discussed in executive session (unanimous)
• Approved drafting and sending a letter to the FAPT parent representative (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to consider services and funding for a child/family (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Certified roll‑call certification (all aye)
• Assigned Ms. Clark to combine FAPT and CPMT policies into one CSA policy for next meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units and agritourism activities. The meeting also includes a reconsideration of a conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 311 Golden Russet Dr and several consent‑agenda items such as a festival permit and a hay‑harvest contract. Additional items include waiver requests for road naming and building‑numbering codes.

• Reconsideration of CUP2025-04-01 – short‑term tourist rental at 311 Golden Russet Dr
• Public hearing Z2025-05-01 – zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units
• Public hearing Z2025-05-02 – zoning amendments for agritourism activities
• Consent agenda: Festival Permit Request for the 2025 Appaloosa Music Festival
• Contract with Walnut Hollow Farm, LLC for hay harvest

During the regular meeting the Board approved the budget appropriations and transfers, approved the county’s financial accounts, and adopted the minutes from the June 24 special meeting. The Board voted 4‑1 to keep Conditional Use Permit 2023‑04‑02 for the short‑term rental at 259 Cashmere Court in effect. It also voted 5‑0 to table the reconsideration of the 311 Golden Russet Drive permit and 4‑1 to take no action on the waiver request for Dogwood Farm Road. All other items were approved unanimously.

• Approved appropriations and transfers (5-0)
• Approved financial accounts (4-1)
• Approved June 24 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Kept Conditional Use Permit 2023-04-02 active for 259 Cashmere Court (4-1)
• Tabled reconsideration of CUP2025-04-01 for 311 Golden Russet Dr (5-0)
• Took no action on waiver for Dogwood Farm Rd (4-1)
• Struck agenda item O (waiver request) and adopted amended agenda (5-0)

General

The Finance/Audit Committee will review county accounts and cash reports for May and June. The body will discuss and review several fiscal policies, including those for the Sanitary District, debt, delinquent taxes, and non-profit contributions.

• Review of Board of Supervisor’s County Accounts (May and June)
• Review of Treasurer’s Department monthly cash reports (May and June)
• Discussion and development of Sanitary District Fiscal Policy
• Review of Debt policy and Delinquent taxes policy
• Review of Reserve Fiscal Policy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units and updates to department fees. The body is also reviewing multiple conditional use permit requests for short-term tourist rentals and building service establishments.

• Z2025-05-01: Zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units in Agricultural districts
• Request to amend the Planning and Zoning Department fee schedule
• CUP requests for short-term rentals at 2026 Drummer Hill Road and 145 Indian Pipes Rd
• Z2025-07-01: Zoning amendments to define and regulate building service establishments
• R2025-03-01: Rezoning request from Agricultural and Commercial to Industrial for tax map #12-6F

The commission voted unanimously to forward the zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. It also unanimously forwarded two conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals—one at 2026 Drummer Hill Road and another at 145 Indian Pipes Road—to the Board of Supervisors with recommendations of approval. The agenda and the June 11, 2025 minutes were adopted without dissent.

• Forward ADU zoning text amendments to Board of Supervisors, recommendation of approval (5-0)
• Forward conditional use permit for short‑term rental at 2026 Drummer Hill Road to Board of Supervisors, recommendation of approval (5-0)
• Forward conditional use permit for short‑term rental at 145 Indian Pipes Rd to Board of Supervisors, recommendation of approval (5-0)
• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Adopt June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss updates to the zoning ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units. The meeting includes presentations on the Spongy Moth problem and updates on the County Administrator recruitment.

• Z2025-05-01: Proposed zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units
• Discussion on short-term tourist rental setback waivers
• Review of road naming policies and procedures
• Discussion regarding homesteaders on Reliance Road
• State Forestry Department presentation on Spongy Moth solutions

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings for three short-term tourist rental permits and one campground permit. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contracts, vehicle purchases, and grant applications.

• Public hearings for short-term rentals at 311 Golden Russet Dr, 471 Shady Tree Ln, and 209 Luchase Rd
• Public hearing for a campground permit at 1406, 1408, 1090, and (0) Panhandle Road
• Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Tahoe for Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief
• Authorization to advertise for public hearings regarding Planning and Zoning Department fees
• Application for 2024 SAFER Grant for 12 positions

The Board denied the conditional use permit for 311 Golden Russet Dr (3‑2 vote) and approved the permit for 471 Shady Tree Ln unanimously. The agenda was adopted and the June 10 special‑meeting minutes were approved, each by unanimous vote. All decisions were recorded in the regular meeting held on July 1, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (5‑0)
• Approved June 10 special‑meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Denied CUP2025‑04‑01 for 311 Golden Russet Dr (3‑2)
• Approved CUP2025‑04‑02 for 471 Shady Tree Ln (5‑0)
• Entered closed meeting on library services and legal advice (5‑0)

General

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a property in the Residential-One zoning district. The board will determine if a principal structure can have a 25-foot front yard setback instead of the required 50 feet.

• BZA2025-04-01: Variance request for 422 Timberline Ridge Road to allow a 25-foot front yard setback

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider several zoning ordinance changes, including adding agricultural pursuits as permitted uses in the Commercial and Industrial districts. The meeting also includes public hearings on subdivision ordinance updates and zoning application requirements. A consent agenda will approve funding for opioid abatement, contract awards for health‑insurance consulting and HVAC maintenance, and renewals of volunteer fire/EMS and library board agreements. The session concludes with a FY 2025‑2026 budget and appropriation resolution.

• Public Hearing – Z2025-05-03 – Zoning Text Amendments for Agricultural Pursuits in Commercial and Industrial Districts
• Public Hearing – Z2025-05-04 – Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments (definition and plat review updates)
• Public Hearing – Z2025-05-05 – Zoning Text Amendments for Application Requirements (removing subdivision reference)
• Consent agenda – Direct Distribution of Opioid Abatement Funding to Warren Coalition Project HALO FY26
• Sole source award – Hoffman Mechanical HVAC Maintenance Service Contract at PSB

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2025‑2026 appropriations and transfers, adopted the June 03, 2025 minutes, and unanimously passed three zoning text amendment packages covering agricultural pursuits, subdivision procedures, and application requirements. The board also approved a consent agenda that included funding for opioid abatement, several contract awards, FY26 VRSA renewals, a grant award, and authorizations to advertise upcoming public hearings.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 appropriations and transfers (unanimous Aye)
• Approved minutes for June 03, 2025 (unanimous Aye)
• Approved zoning text amendments for agricultural pursuits in commercial and industrial districts (unanimous Aye)
• Approved subdivision ordinance text amendments (unanimous Aye)
• Approved zoning text amendments for application requirements (unanimous Aye)
• Approved consent agenda items: opioid abatement funding, health‑insurance consulting contract, HVAC maintenance contract, FY26 VRSA renewals, DCJS First Responder Wellness grant, volunteer fire insurance contract, and advertising authorizations for upcoming zoning hearings (unanimous Aye)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board reconvened on June 23, 2025, reviewed qualifying information for provisional ballots, and counted a total of 11 provisional ballots. After counting, the board signed the prepared abstracts certifying the June 17 primary election results. The board then directed General Registrar Matthew Reisinger to submit the official abstracts to the State Board of Elections.

• Reviewed qualifying information for provisional ballots in closed session
• Counted 11 provisional ballots
• Signed the election abstracts certifying the June 17 primary results
• Directed General Registrar Matthew Reisinger to submit abstracts to the State Board of Elections

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments, including changes to agritourism activities, agricultural pursuits in commercial and industrial districts, subdivision definitions, and application requirements. The commission will also consider a consent agenda that adds accessory dwelling unit definitions and reviews conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals, along with an advertisement of Planning and Zoning Department fees.

• Z2025-05-02 – Zoning text amendments for agritourism activities (conditional use permit addition) – Chapter 180
• Z2025-05-03 – Zoning text amendments for agricultural pursuits in Commercial and Industrial districts – Chapter 180
• Z2025-05-04 – Subdivision ordinance text amendments updating definitions and plat procedures – Chapter 155
• Z2025-05-01 – Zoning text amendments for accessory dwelling units (definition and permit criteria) – Chapter 180
• CUP2025-06-01 & CUP2025-06-02 – Conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals at 2026 Drummer Hill Road and 145 Indian Pipes Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the FY 2026 budget and heard comments from multiple residents. No vote or formal action on the budget was recorded in the minutes. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Stanmeyer, seconded by Jamieson.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Stanmeyer, seconded by Jamieson)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss updates to the subdivision ordinance and zoning text amendments. The meeting includes a consent agenda with contract renewals and funding distributions.

• Zoning text amendments for agricultural pursuits in Commercial and Industrial Districts (Z2025-05-03)
• Subdivision Ordinance text amendments regarding plat requirements and procedures (Z2025-05-04)
• Contract renewal for BFI Waste Services, LLC DBA Republic Services of Winchester
• Opioid Abatement Funding distributions to Warren Coalition (FY25) and Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center (FY26)
• Zoning text amendments for application requirements (Z2025-05-05)

The Board voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting to discuss library services, FOIA matters, the Samuels Public Library lease, agritourism, agricultural use, and subdivision issues. The Board then unanimously certified that only the exempted matters were discussed in that closed session. Finally, the Board unanimously adopted the agenda as amended, adding a citizen appointment to the Board of Equalization.

• Entered closed meeting on library and related matters (5-0)
• Certified that only exempted matters were discussed in closed session (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended, adding citizen appointment item (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2026 budget. A second work session will feature a presentation by the Homesteaders Working Group. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2026 budget
• Presentation by Homesteaders Working Group

Well and Septic Appeals

The Well & Septic Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request (WS2025-04-01) to allow a new Class IIIB well to be located 84 feet from an existing well, instead of the required 100 feet. The request seeks an 84‑foot variance from Warren County Code §179-8 for properties on Farm Ridge Road, lots 137, zoned Residential‑One (R‑1) in the Shenandoah Magisterial District. The board will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting, and consider adjournment.

• Variance request (WS2025-04-01) for an 84‑foot well‑to‑well setback on Farm Ridge Road, less than the 100‑foot requirement under Warren County Code §179-8

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the Secondary Six-Year Plan, employee bonus payments, and county code amendments. The body will also consider several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a campground, and authorize the public hearing for the FY25-26 Budget.

• Public hearing for the Warren County FY25-26 Budget
• Public hearing for an ordinance authorizing employee bonus payments
• Conditional use permit requests for short-term rentals at 311 Golden Russet Dr, 471 Shady Tree Ln, and 209 Luchase Rd
• Conditional use permit request for a campground at 1406, 1408, 1090, and (0) Panhandle Road
• Purchase authorization for Motorola Flex Records Management / Computer Aided Dispatch System

The Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved the FY 2026 appropriations, accounts, and the VDOT Secondary Six‑Year Plan. It passed an ordinance to pay a $272,000 employee bonus and amended Code §§82‑1 and 82‑2. The Board also approved the consent agenda and authorized the County Administrator to purchase the Motorola Flex Records Management/Computer‑Aided Dispatch System.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous Aye)
• Approved appropriations and transfers (unanimous Aye)
• Approved accounts (approved despite one No vote)
• Approved VDOT Secondary Six‑Year Plan FY 2026‑2031 (unanimous Aye)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing $272,000 employee bonuses (unanimous Aye)
• Approved amendments to Code §§82‑1 and 82‑2 (unanimous Aye)
• Approved consent agenda items, including purchase authorization for Motorola Flex Records Management/Computer‑Aided Dispatch System (unanimous Aye)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute purchase agreement for Motorola system (unanimous Aye)

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board will meet to receive unit reports and updates from the Assistant Director and Director. The agenda includes discussions on a shelter exercise and CFWW.

• Assistant Director's report on staff updates and shelter exercise
• Director's report on CFWW
• Unit reports from Support, CSA, Community Liaison, Services, and Eligibility

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three short-term tourist rental permits and discuss a campground permit. The body will also consider several zoning text amendments regarding accessory dwelling units, agritourism, and subdivision ordinances.

• Public hearings for short-term rentals at 311 Golden Russet Dr, 471 Shady Tree Lane, and 209 Luchase Road
• Conditional use permit for a campground at 1406, 1408, and 1090 Panhandle Road
• Proposed zoning amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Agricultural districts
• Proposed zoning amendments for agritourism activities and agricultural pursuits in Commercial and Industrial districts
• Proposed updates to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding plat submittal and review procedures

The commission adopted a modified agenda and approved the April 9 minutes. It entered a closed session for legal advice and certified the closed‑meeting compliance. The commission then voted to forward three short‑term tourist rental conditional use permits to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval.

• Adopted agenda with modifications (4-0)
• Entered closed session for legal advice (4-0)
• Certified closed‑session compliance (4-0)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP2025-04-01 to Board with recommendation of approval (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP2025-04-02 to Board with recommendation of approval (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP2025-04-03 to Board with recommendation of approval (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would delay penalties and interest for certain local taxes. A closed session will address Section 2.2-3711(A)(8). The board will also discuss a recognition ceremony, a secondary six‑year transportation plan with VDOT, comments on a recruitment brochure, and the FY 2026 budget before adjourning.

• Public hearing – Ordinance delaying penalties and interest upon certain local taxes
• Closed session – Section 2.2-3711(A)(8)
• Authorization – FOIA requests payment
• Discussion – Secondary six‑year plan through the Virginia Department of Transportation
• Discussion – FY 2026 budget

Warren County Electoral Board

The board approved the meeting agenda (3‑0) and adopted the April 9 minutes (2‑1‑0, with one abstention). It confirmed the June Primary Canvas meeting for June 18, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The next regular Electoral Board meeting was set for mid/late July, with the exact date and time to be determined. The meeting was adjourned (3‑0).

• Adopted agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved April 9 minutes (2-1-0, 1 abstention)
• Confirmed June Primary Canvas meeting for June 18, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
• Scheduled next regular meeting for mid/late July (date TBD)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss and vote on a contract renewal agreement for reassessment services with Cowen Services LLC. Several consent‑agenda items will be approved, including FY26 health‑insurance rates, a lease amendment for Hangar B17, a request to close county offices, and advertising for a public hearing on the secondary six‑year transportation plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as reports, approval of April 15 minutes, and public comment periods.

• Contract Renewal Agreement for Reassessment Services with Cowen Services LLC
• FY26 Health Insurance Rates (consent agenda)
• Amendment to Lease Agreement of Hangar B17 to Andrew Gass
• Warren County Offices Closure Request
• Authorization to Advertise for Public Hearing – Secondary Six‑Year Plan through VDOT

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 15 minutes. It approved the consent agenda after removing the office‑closure request item. The Board voted 4‑1 to close Warren County offices on June 17, 2025 for the primary election. It also voted 4‑1 to adopt Option 2 of the contract renewal with Cowan Services LLC for reassessment services.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5‑0)
• Approved April 15 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, removing item 3 (5‑0)
• Approved closure of Warren County Offices on June 17 2025 (4‑1)
• Approved Option 2 contract renewal with Cowan Services LLC (4‑1)

General

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the required front yard setback from 50 feet to 25 feet for a property at 422 Timberline Ridge Road in the Shenandoah Farms – Timberline Subdivision. The board will also elect officers, adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, and allow open discussion among members and staff.

• Public hearing on variance request for a 25‑foot front yard setback at 422 Timberline Ridge Road (R‑1 zoning)
• Election of Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, and Secretary
• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from November 7, 2024
• Open discussion for board members and planning staff

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Warren County Airport Commission will elect officers for Chair, Vice‑Chair and Secretary positions. It will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. Committee and county reports will be presented, and updates on beacon visibility, windsock, hangar roof maintenance, and a career day for CTE courses will be discussed.

• Election of Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary
• Adoption of the April 30, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of minutes from January 15, 2025
• Update on beacon visibility at the airport
• Report on Career Day for Warren County CTE courses

The commission voted Paul R. Kosubinsky as Chair, Julie van Jaarsveld as Vice‑Chair, and John D. Bert as Secretary. The agenda and the January 15, 2025 minutes were adopted. A motion to adjourn was approved. The board also decided to seek estimates to trim trees that block the airport beacon.

• Paul R. Kosubinsky elected Chair
• Julie van Jaarsveld elected Vice‑Chair
• John D. Bert elected Secretary
• Agenda adopted (motion by Roe and Van Weezendonk)
• January 15, 2025 minutes approved (motion by Bert and Roe)
• Board decided to seek estimates to trim trees blocking beacon visibility
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Bert and Roe)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider authorizations for FOIA requests and a contract to negotiate library services. It will hold public hearings on a code amendment affecting sanitary district fees, a withdrawal request from an agricultural‑forestal district, multiple short‑term tourist rental permits, a subdivision variance, and zoning text amendments for training facilities, social halls, and private RV camping.

• Authorization to negotiate contract for library services
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend and re‑ordain Section 179-19 (sanitary district fees)
• Public hearing on withdrawal request from Rockland Agricultural‑Forestal district (959 Milldale Farm Rd)
• Public hearings on conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals at 16 Trillium Trail Rd, 101 Crowfoot Ct, 295 Donna Court, 283 Sunset Village Rd
• Public hearing on subdivision variance for lot 33 at Bordentown Lane

The Board authorized the Library Board to begin negotiations for a library services contract after a single competitive bid of $1,024,000. It also adopted an ordinance delaying penalties and interest on certain local taxes until June 24. The Board approved an amendment to water connection and consumption fees, removed two parcels from the Rockland Agricultural and Forestal District, and granted conditional use permits for three short‑term tourist rentals.

• Authorized Library Board to negotiate library services contract (4-1)
• Authorized ordinance delaying tax penalties and interest (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to water fees in Shenandoah Shores (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance removing parcels from Rockland Agricultural and Forestal District (5-0)
• Approved short‑term tourist rental permit for Garrett McNamara (5-0)
• Approved short‑term tourist rental permit for Vesta Properties (Theophilos Perperidis) (5-0)
• Approved short‑term tourist rental permit for Christopher Phair (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss various administrative updates and contracts. The meeting focuses on operational reviews rather than final legislative votes.

• Contract renewal agreement for reassessment services
• Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department agreement
• Records management system for Warren County Sheriff's Office
• Law enforcement salary scale
• Proposed organizational changes for Tourism and Parks & Recreational

Town/County Liaison Committee

The Liaison Committee met to discuss the Joint Towing Board request to amend each locality’s codes, a proposed increase in the town’s septic haul rate, and updates to several memoranda of understanding covering building code enforcement, E&S inspections, and the Avtex property. The committee also reviewed a Criser Road boundary line adjustment, the status of a law‑enforcement practice shooting range, and budget‑related items such as a $100,000 fiscal impact analysis and possible solid‑waste tipping fee changes.

• Joint Towing Board request to amend town and county codes
• Septic haul rate increase notification from the Town
• Replacement of MOU for building code and E&S enforcement
• Criser Road boundary line adjustment request
• Discussion of Avtex property MOU and parcel deeding

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including the cancellation of the Lake Drive Revenue Sharing Road Project. Several public hearings on short‑term tourist rentals and zoning amendments for training facilities and social halls are scheduled. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving minutes, accounts, and a grant for FY26 Operation Ceasefire.

• Cancelation of the Lake Drive Revenue Sharing Road Project (item 10)
• Public Hearing – CUP2025-02-03 – Short‑Term Tourist Rental at 551 Jonathan Rd (item K)
• Authorization to Advertise for Public Hearing – Training Facility & Social Hall Zoning Text Amendments (item 11)
• FY26 Operation Ceasefire Grant Funding presented by Sheriff Crystal Cline (item 1 of Consent Agenda)
• Amendment to Lease Agreement of Hangar B14 to Robert (JD) Ingram (item 8 of Consent Agenda)

The Board adopted an ordinance amending Warren County Code §160-23 and creating §160-23.1 to apply rollback taxes only when land use actually changes. It also approved the county's appropriations and transfers, the financial accounts, and the minutes from April 1, 2025. Two conditional use permits for short‑term tourist rentals were approved, one for Paul Bell and another for Elizabeth Baxter and Saurabh Prakash.

• Adopted ordinance amending Code §160-23 and enacting §160-23.1 on rollback taxes (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations and transfers as presented (unanimous)
• Approved county accounts as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Paul Bell short‑term tourist rental (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Elizabeth Baxter and Saurabh Prakash short‑term tourist rental (unanimous)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board held a closed meeting to discuss the annual locality security audit. The board then adopted the agenda, approved the March 3, 2025 minutes, and adjourned. No new business was presented.

• Closed meeting for security audit approved (2-0)
• Open meeting resumed at 10:15 approved (2-0)
• Agenda adoption approved (2-0)
• Approval of March 3, 2025 minutes approved (2-0)
• Adjournment approved (2-0)

General

The Agricultural & Forestal District Advisory Committee will elect its officers. The body will also review a request for Milldale Farm, LLC to withdraw from the Rockland Agricultural and Forestal district.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Withdrawal request from Rockland Agricultural and Forestal district for 959 Milldale Farm Rd (tax map 7, lots 1A and 2)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a campground at several Panhandle Road properties and on several short‑term tourist rental permits. It will also consider a subdivision variance for a lot on Bordentown Lane and a request to withdraw land from the Rockland Agricultural‑Forestal district at 959 Milldale Farm Rd. Additional short‑term rental permits are placed on the consent agenda. Commission members will receive updates on planning matters after the Comprehensive Plan approval.

• CUP2025-02-02 – Conditional use permit for a campground at 1406, 1408, and 1090 Panhandle Road (Agricultural zone)
• CUP2025-03-01 – Conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 295 Donna Court (R‑1 zone)
• SV2025-03-01 – Subdivision variance request for lot 33 on Bordentown Lane (Agricultural zone)
• Request to withdraw 959 Milldale Farm Rd from the Rockland Agricultural‑Forestal district
• Consent agenda CUP2025-04-01 – Short‑term tourist rental permit at 311 Golden Russet Dr (R‑1 zone)

The commission approved the meeting agenda, moving the Rockland district withdrawal request to the first agenda item. It also approved the meeting minutes as presented. The commission voted to forward Milldale Farm LLC’s request to remove two parcels from the Rockland Agricultural‑Forestal District to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. No decision was made on the campground conditional use permit; the item was tabled for further clarification.

• Adopted agenda with item G moved first (4 ayes)
• Approved meeting minutes (4 ayes)
• Forwarded Milldale Farm district removal request to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (4 ayes)
• Tabled campground conditional use permit pending clarifications

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on sanitary district rates for calendar year 2025 and adopt a resolution setting the percentage of tax relief for personal property (motor vehicles) for the 2025 tax year. The meeting also includes discussions on sanitary district road project updates, distribution of opioid abatement funds, progress on Board goals, and a proposed conditional use permit and text amendments from Little Boy Ventures.

• Public hearing on sanitary district rates for CY 2025
• Adoption of resolution to set percentage of tax relief for motor vehicles for 2025 tax year
• Discussion of sanitary district updates on road projects
• Discussion of distribution of opioid abatement funds
• Discussion of Little Boy Ventures proposed conditional use permit and text amendments

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025 was canceled. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00 am. No decisions were made at this session.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Warren County Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss FY 25-26 tax rates and the authorization of a public hearing for 2025 sanitary district rates.

• Public hearing: Warren County Comprehensive Plan
• FY 25-26 Tax Rates
• Authorization to advertise public hearing for CY 2025 Sanitary District Rates
• Contract renewal for Earthdriver, LLC
• Lease agreement amendments for Hangars B13, A8, and C2

The Board adopted a Comprehensive Plan amendment using option 1 for the future land‑use map after rejecting option 2. It also approved the County and Sanitary District tax rates for FY 25‑26. In addition, the Board approved the consent agenda, appointed three members to the Board of Equalization, and adopted the March 18 minutes.

• Adopted Comprehensive Plan amendment with option 1 (vote 4-1)
• Approved FY 25‑26 County and Sanitary District tax rates (vote 5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Earthdriver LLC contract renewal (vote 5-0)
• Appointed Amanda Slate, Wanda Himes, Patricia Coffelt to Board of Equalization (vote 5-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0)
• Adopted agenda amendment to strike Item G-6 (vote 5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide whether to accept an unsolicited proposal for library services or issue a Request for Proposals. The meeting includes a joint work session on the Warren County Public School budget and presentations on debt service and tax valuations.

• Decision on unsolicited proposal for library services vs. competitive RFP
• Warren County Public School budget presentation
• Davenport Public Finance presentation on County Debt Service
• Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permits for Little Boy Ventures, LLC (Z2024-12-01, CUP2024-12-06, CUP2024-12-07, CUP2024-12-08)
• Discussion on Fire and Rescue cancer protections including gear washers and drying cabinets

Well and Septic Appeals

The Well & Septic Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Skyline Parcel 1, LLC. The request seeks to reduce the required separation distance for a new mass drainfield from 100 feet to 25 feet from a sinkhole, and to allow a 75‑foot variance. The property is located at 10684 and 10686 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA, zoned Agricultural in the South River Magisterial District.

• WS2025-01-01 variance request to reduce required 100‑ft separation to 25 ft from sinkhole
• Proposed 75‑ft variance for new mass drainfield location
• Property located at 10684 and 10686 Stonewall Jackson Highway, tax map 28K, lot 7

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board will hear reports from the Assistant Director and the Director, including a budget overview and prevention initiatives. Members will discuss unit updates, public comments, and any old or new business items. No formal decisions are listed beyond standard agenda approvals.

• Director’s Report – budget and prevention topics
• Assistant Director’s Report – staff updates
• Public Comment – limited to issues not under public hearing
• Unit Reports – Eligibility, Support, CSA, Community Liaison, Services
• Old Business and New Business segments

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and a bicycle shop. Members will also discuss amendments to the county code regarding conditional use procedures and bicycle shop definitions.

• Public hearings for short-term rental permits at 268 Vaught Drive, 229 Riley Court, and 5305 Gooney Manor Loop
• Public hearing for a bicycle shop permit at 884 Indian Hollow Road and related zoning text amendments
• Public hearing for an Artisan and Craftsman Trades Facility at 76 Hickory Hill Road
• Proposed ordinance amending Warren County Code §160-23 regarding Roll Back Taxes
• Engagement letter for Colin Baenziger & Associates for County Administrator recruitment

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permit applications for short‑term tourist rentals at residential‑one zoned properties. It will also consider a consent agenda that includes a campground permit, additional short‑term rental permits, a subdivision variance, and a district withdrawal request. The meeting will include staff updates on the Rt. 340/522 corridor development, the comprehensive plan, and other commission matters.

• CUP2025-02-01 – conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 422 Timberline Ridge Road (R‑1 zone, Shenandoah Magisterial District)
• CUP2025-02-03 – conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 551 Jonathan Rd (R‑1 zone, Happy Creek Magisterial District)
• CUP2025-02-04 – conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 168 Riley Court (R‑1 zone, Shenandoah Magisterial District)
• Consent agenda A – campground conditional use permit for properties at 1406, 1408, and 1090 Panhandle Road (Agricultural zone, South River Magisterial District)
• SV2025-03-01 – subdivision variance to allow family transfer of lot on Bordentown Lane (Agricultural zone, John F. Payne Properties subdivision)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear budget requests from the Department of Social Services, the Concern Hotline, and Old Dominion ASAP. A presentation on finance software will be given by Berry Dunn. The Board will also discuss the public comment period structure, the Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee, the Planning Commission's 2024 annual report, and the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Budget Request – Department of Social Services
• Budget Request – Concern Hotline
• Budget Request – Old Dominion ASAP
• Berry Dunn Presentation for Finance Software
• Discussion – Public Comment Period Structure

General

The Warren County Board will consider a motion to hold a closed meeting under Virginia law to obtain legal advice about library services. After the closed session, the board will vote to certify that only matters exempt from open‑meeting requirements were discussed. Both motions require board approval.

• Motion to enter closed meeting for legal advice on library services
• Motion to certify that only exempt public business was discussed

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider amendments to lease agreements for Hangar A6 (Jeremiah Leonard), Hangar A7 (William Sullivan), and Hangar A2 (Edward Carroll). The board will also vote on renewing the contract with CivicPlus, LLC. A Library Funding Agreement will be discussed as part of the consent agenda. The meeting includes a public comment period and routine reports.

• Amendment to Lease Agreement of Hangar A6 to Jeremiah Leonard
• Amendment to Lease Agreement of Hangar A7 to William Sullivan
• Amendment to Lease Agreement of Hangar A2 to Edward Carroll
• Contract renewal with CivicPlus, LLC
• Library Funding Agreement

General

The Warren County Library Board will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting, and hold a discussion with the SLI Board of Trustees. The meeting also includes an open board discussion and a slot for any new business before adjournment.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025
• Discussion with SLI Board of Trustees
• Open board discussion
• New business (if any)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session. Supervisors will hear budget requests from the Circuit Court, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Law Library, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, Sheriff’s Office/E‑911 system, Information Technology, Commonwealth Attorney, Public Works, Samuel’s Public Library, Human Resources/New Positions, County Attorney, Finance & Purchasing, Board of Supervisors/County Administrator/Drug Court/Economic Development & Tourism, the Capital Improvement Plan, and county assets. The session is for reviewing and discussing these requests.

• Budget Request – Circuit Court/Clerk of the Circuit Court/Law Library
• Budget Request – Sheriff’s Office / E‑911 System
• Budget Request – Public Works (All)
• Budget Request – Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Budget Request – Human Resources / New Positions

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items including broadband support letters, appropriations, and fee schedule changes. The meeting includes public hearings on several conditional use permits such as adult businesses, a church, short‑term tourist rentals, and a bicycle shop. The consent agenda covers a grant program, a contract renewal for real‑estate broker services, and other routine appointments.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 180 for adult business definition and conditional‑use requirements (Z2024-11-02)
• Public hearings for short‑term tourist rental permits at 1444 Stokes Airport Rd, 4920 Strasburg Rd, 209 Luchase Rd, 6 Rawley Ridge Dr, etc.
• Contract renewal with Divaris Real Estate, Inc. for real‑estate broker services
• Approval of 2025 Emergency Medical Care and Transport fee schedule changes
• Letter of support for Brightspeed BEAD Grant Application Program

Well and Septic Appeals

The Well & Septic Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request (WS2024-12-01) submitted by Troy Cave (Racey Engineering). The request seeks to reduce the required 100‑foot separation from a sinkhole to 10 feet for a new drainfield, a 90‑foot variance under Warren County Code §179‑8D. The property is 10344 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630, zoned Commercial (C) and owned by Skyline Group Inc.

• Variance request WS2024-12-01 for new drainfield location
• Proposed reduction from 100' to 10' separation from sinkhole (90' variance)
• Property address: 10344 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630
• Zoned Commercial (C), South River Magisterial District, tax map 28 lot 123B
• Applicant: Skyline Group Inc., represented by Troy Cave (Racey Engineering)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including short‑term tourist rentals at 268 Vaught Drive and 229 Riley Court, and a bicycle shop at 884 Indian Hollow Road. It will also consider a proposed amendment to the county code to define “bicycle shop” and allow it as a conditional use in the Agricultural (A) zoning district. Additional items include an Artisan and Craftsman Trades Facility permit request and updates on the comprehensive plan and the 2024 annual report.

• CUP2025-01-01 – Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 268 Vaught Drive (Residential‑One, R‑1)
• CUP2025-01-02 – Conditional use permit for short‑term tourist rental at 229 Riley Court (Residential‑One, R‑1)
• Z2025-01-01 – Proposed amendment to add a definition for bicycle shop and permit it in Agricultural (A) zoning
• CUP2025-01-03 – Conditional use permit for a bicycle shop at 884 Indian Hollow Road (Agricultural, A)
• CUP2025-01-04 – Conditional use permit for an Artisan and Craftsman Trades Facility at 76 Hickory Hill Road (Agricultural, A)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a work session to review budget requests from various county departments and community organizations.

• Budget request: Laurel Ridge Community College
• Budget request: Small Business Development Center
• Budget request: Blue Ridge Arts Council, Inc
• Budget request: House of Hope
• Budget requests for Planning & Zoning, Building Inspections, Parks and Recreation, Elections, Circuit Court, and Fire & Rescue

General

The Warren County Library Board is meeting to review, comment on, and approve its governing documents. This includes the board's bylaws, mission statement, and vision statement.

• Review and approval of Board Bylaws
• Review and approval of Mission Statement
• Review and approval of Vision Statement
• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2025 inaugural meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to finance life-saving equipment from Stryker Sales LLC and approve multiple amendments to hangar lease agreements with the Skyline Soaring Club. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Warren County Comprehensive Plan revisions and various administrative reports.

• Resolution to finance life-saving equipment from Stryker Sales LLC
• Public hearing on Warren County Comprehensive Plan revisions
• Amendments to hangar lease agreements for Skyline Soaring Club
• Authorization to advertise for a second public hearing on Comprehensive Plan
• Citizen appointment to Social Services Advisory Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a work session to review budget requests from various community organizations. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the potential appointment of a Public Relations Specialist.

• Budget request from Warren Coalition
• Budget request from Northern Virginia 4-H Center
• Budget request from Access Independence Inc.
• Budget request from Blue Ridge Opportunities
• Discussion on appointing a Public Relations Specialist

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will adopt the agenda, approve recent accounts and minutes, and hear public comments. It will consider multiple authorizations to advertise public hearings for conditional use permits, including short‑term tourist rentals, an adult‑business amendment, and a church. The board will also act on a contract with Carroll Construction Company for hired equipment services and fire‑and‑rescue equipment acquisitions.

• Authorization to advertise public hearing – Z2024-11-01 – amendment to Chapter 180 §180-63 conditional use procedures
• Authorization to advertise public hearing – Z2024-11-02 – amendment to Chapter 180 §180-8C defining adult business and related conditional use provisions
• Authorization to advertise public hearing – CUP2024-12-01 – short‑term tourist rental at 1444 Stokes Airport Road
• Contract with Carroll Construction Company for hired equipment services
• Fire and Rescue acquisitions: Stair Chair and Power Cot and Load System

Well and Septic Appeals

The Well & Septic Appeals Board will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property owned by Skyline Group Inc. The board will consider whether to allow a new drainfield to be placed closer to a sinkhole than current code permits.

• Public hearing for WS2024-12-01: request for a 15-foot variance from Warren County Code §179-8D at 10344 Stonewall Jackson Highway

Social Services Advisory Board

The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on Jan. 16, 2025. The agenda consists mainly of procedural items such as officer elections, approval of minutes, and public comment. The board will receive reports from the Services, Eligibility, Support, CSA, and Community Liaison units, as well as updates from the Assistant Director and Director, including a review of 2024 and discussion of resource families. The meeting will conclude with old and new business items.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a closed session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a personnel matter.

• Closed session regarding personnel under Virginia Freedom of Information Act Section 2.2-3711(A)(1)

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission will meet to establish goals for 2025 and review reports from commission officers. The body will discuss proposals for a runway 10 windsock and premium tie-downs. The meeting also includes updates on airport operations and tenant activities.

• Runway 10 Windsock proposal
• Premium Tie down proposal
• 2025 events including Wings and Wheels and Fall Fly-In
• After hour terminal access (Old Business)
• Fundraiser best practices for sponsoring KFRR events

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold work sessions to review FY26 budget requests from five partner agencies. The meeting includes discussions on emergency medical transport fee changes and two zoning text amendments regarding conditional uses and adult businesses.

• FY26 budget requests for Phoenix Project, Winchester Airport, Lord Fairfax Soil & Water Conservation, Humane Society of Warren County, and Public Health Department
• 2025 Emergency Medical Care and Transport Fee Schedule changes
• Text Amendment Z2024-11-01 regarding conditional use termination and expiration procedures
• Text Amendment Z2024-11-02 regarding adult business definitions and conditional use permits in Commercial and Industrial districts
• Authorization to advertise a second public hearing for 2024 Comprehensive Plan revisions

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider a motion to advertise a second public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Plan revisions. It will also hold public hearings on numerous conditional use permit requests, including short‑term tourist rentals and a rural resort center. The meeting includes a presentation of the Planning Department’s 2024 Annual Report and several code amendment proposals.

• Conditional use permit for a short‑term tourist rental at 1444 Stokes Airport Road (Agricultural zone)
• Conditional use permit for a Rural Resort Center at 137 Lee Burke Road and 0 Rivermont Drive (Agricultural zone)
• Code amendment to add definitions and permitted uses for training facilities and social halls in the Agricultural zoning district
• Authorization to advertise a second public hearing on the revised Comprehensive Plan
• Conditional use permit for a Bicycle Shop at 884 Indian Hollow Road (Agricultural zone)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review several administrative appointments. The meeting includes a consent agenda featuring multiple lease amendments for airport hangars and a contract renewal for H B Henry Construction, LLC.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Lease agreement amendments for hangars A9, A11, A13, A15, A16, B7, B9, B11, and C1
• Contract renewal for H B Henry Construction, LLC
• Designation of Kelly Wahl as Deputy Zoning Administrator
• Citizen appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Well and Septic Appeals Board, and Family Assessment Planning Team