Waynesboro public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended two zoning changes to City Council and approved its 2023 meeting schedule. These include a request to modify build-to requirements for a specific property and a text amendment to allow temporary special events city-wide.
- Recommended approval of conditional use permit for 222 S. Wayne Ave. to modify build-to requirement (6-0)
- Recommended approval of zoning text amendment to add 'Temporary Special Events' as a new commercial use (6-0)
- Approved resolution for 2023 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy (6-0)
- Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
City Council
City Council authorized the purchase of 2.64 acres at 200-220 Osage Lane for a new fire station. The council also denied a rezoning request for 1040 Reservoir Street and adopted an amended Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan.
- Approved purchase of 200-220 Osage Lane for $1,070,400 (5-0)
- Denied rezoning of 1040 Reservoir Street from RG-5 to R-MF (4-1)
- Adopted amended Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan (5-0)
- Adopted fiscal year 2023 budget amendment of $7,137,941 (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending City Code regarding bulk refuse (5-0)
- Adopted resolutions of commendation for Dr. Samuel A. Hostetter and Mayor Bobby Henderson
City Council
Council appointed Hashim Halstead and Will Flory to the Planning Commission. The body also introduced a budget amendment and a new bulk refuse fee ordinance for future consideration.
- Appointed Hashim Halstead to Planning Commission (4-0)
- Appointed Will Flory to Planning Commission (4-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road (4-0)
- Introduced ordinance to amend FY2023 budget by $7,137,941
- Introduced ordinance to amend bulk refuse fees (effective March 2023)
- Cancelled December 26, 2022 regular business meeting (4-0)
- Approved certification resolution for closed meeting regarding fire station and City operations property (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 5-lot residential subdivision at 0 Gun Street. The commission also confirmed that the proposed location for a new public facility at 200 and 220 Osages Lane complies with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
- Approved preliminary plat for 5-lot residential subdivision at 0 Gun Street (4-0)
- Confirmed proposed public facility location at 200 and 220 Osages Lane is in substantial accordance with the Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
- Adopted agenda (4-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Boards and Commissions
The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a date correction. Staff provided updates on various park improvements, including basketball court installations and grant-funded greenway projects.
- Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes with date correction (All in favor)
Boards and Commissions
The Board of Trustees approved the October 2022 meeting notes. Members discussed the Display Policy and attendance policy, with a vote on the Display Policy deferred to January. The Friends of the Library reported raising approximately $15,000.
- Approved October 2022 meeting notes
City Council
City Council adopted the Port Republic Road Action Plan to preserve historic resources and spur economic development. The council also approved a resolution supporting highway safety improvement applications for various local intersections.
- Adopted Port Republic Road Action Plan (5-0)
- Approved resolution of support for Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program applications (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Tabled bulk pickup program code amendment pending further pricing options (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance for conditional use permit for 1,000 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 1527 Red Top Orchard Road
- Adopted minutes from October 24, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Approved ordinance appropriating sales, meals, and personal property taxes to General Fund (5-0)
- Issued Certificate of Recognition to Mr. Christopher Wilmott
- Proclaimed November 2022 as National American Indian Heritage Month
City Council
The Waynesboro City Council held a regular business meeting on October 24, 2022, with all members present. The only action taken was the adoption of the meeting agenda by a unanimous 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded in the minutes.
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)