Augusta County public meetings in 2021

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The commission will review reports and address old and new business.

The commission approved the November minutes and heard reports on South River access projects, including Dooms Crossing opening next spring and Crimora Park ramp moving forward. The Schneider Park Matching Grant was approved by the Board of Supervisors, with four districts contributing $9,116 each. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Noted Dooms Crossing access to open next spring for fishing and boating only
• Noted Crimora Park ramp to proceed with awarded funding
• Noted Schneider Park Matching Grant approved by Board of Supervisors, $9,116 per district from four districts

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several zoning ordinance amendments, including rules for brewpubs, microbreweries, and wireless towers. The body is also considering funding requests for emergency services and a land use map amendment for conservation.

• Proposed $270,125.00 for a Fire and Rescue ambulance/medic unit
• Proposed $9,416.57 for a Craigsville Volunteer Fire Department thermal imaging camera
• Zoning amendments to allow brewpubs and microbreweries in General Business and General Industrial districts
• Proposed amendment to change 31 acres on New Hope Road to Urban Open Space for a conservation easement
• Ordinance updates to wireless telecommunication facility permits to comply with Virginia State Code

The Board of Supervisors approved the fourth draft map option for magisterial district redistricting, adopting the amended Chapter 8 Election Districts ordinance unanimously. The Board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Staunton regarding the courthouse, which would allow for new legislation and a potential 2022 referendum on relocating the courthouse to Verona. Additionally, the Board approved tax refunds, a matching grant for Schneider Park improvements, and several board and commission appointments.

• Approved draft map 4 for magisterial district redistricting and adopted amended Chapter 8 Election Districts (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with City of Staunton regarding courthouse disposition (7-0)
• Approved tax refunds to PFJ Southeast, LLC totaling $6,845.05 (7-0)
• Approved $36,464 matching grant for Schneider Park playground and improvements (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Oct 27 and Nov 8 meetings (7-0)
• Re-appointed G. Kyle Leonard to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Nick Grow to Blue Ridge Tunnel Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Carrie Landes to Youth Commission (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed four requests for special use permits and variances. The board granted conditional approval for two storage facility expansions and a pump station project.

• Special Use Permit for Valley Self Storage, LLC to add units at Whistle Lane and Weyers Cave Road (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for Valley Self Storage, LLC to build units on HRE Associates, LLC property at Whistle Lane (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for City of Staunton Public Works to enlarge a pump station at 230 Hundley Distillery Road (Approved w/conditions)
• Variance for front yard setback requirements at 230 Hundley Distillery Road (Approved w/conditions)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff briefing to receive reports on economic development, roads, and finances. The meeting includes discussions on grant funding for fire-rescue and public hearings regarding land use and redistricting.

• 2021 Magisterial District Redistricting
• PAXNFAITH Investments, LLC rezoning request
• Whitescarver/Hoffman Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment
• Fire-Rescue Fund Committee grant funding requests

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing meeting and accepted monthly reports from Economic Development, VDOT, Fire and Rescue, Finance, and Procurement as information. The Board authorized placing several items on the November 22, 2021 regular meeting agenda, including Fire-Rescue Fund grant requests and three planning items (Whitescarver/Hoffman map amendment, PAXNFAITH rezoning, and redistricting). The Board discussed buffering on accessory solar projects and directed that the ordinance be sent back to the Ordinance Committee for review. The Board also went into closed session for personnel, economic development, real property, and legal counsel matters, and certified the closed session as lawful.

• Accepted Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information
• Authorized placing Fire-Rescue Fund grant requests on the November 22, 2021 regular meeting agenda
• Accepted quarterly financial report as information
• Accepted procurement report as information
• Authorized placing three planning items on the November 22, 2021 regular meeting agenda
• Directed that the accessory solar buffering ordinance be sent back to the Ordinance Committee for review

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several zoning amendments regarding recreation, brewpubs, motor vehicle impoundments, and wireless facilities. Additionally, the Board will review requests for ambulance and fire department equipment funding.

• Land use amendment for 31 acres on New Hope Road (Rt. 254) to Urban Open Space
• Zoning amendment to allow passive and active recreation in Planned Commerce districts
• Zoning amendments regarding brewpub and microbrewery definitions, uses, and parking
• Zoning amendments for motor vehicle impoundment lot definitions and requirements
• Wireless Telecommunication Facilities ordinance updates for state code compliance

The Board approved a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment for the Whitescarver/Hoffman property, changing about 57 acres from Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space for a conservation easement. It also approved a rezoning of about 0.65 acres owned by PAXNFAITH Investments LLC from General Agriculture to General Business. The Board held a public hearing on 2021 Magisterial District Redistricting but deferred the vote to the December 8, 2021 meeting, directing staff to explore another map option.

• Approved the Whitescarver/Hoffman Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment (Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space) — motion carried 7-0.
• Approved the PAXNFAITH Investments, LLC rezoning (General Agriculture to General Business) — motion carried 7-0.
• Deferred the Magisterial District Redistricting vote to the December 8, 2021 meeting; directed staff to look into providing another map option.
• Approved Fire-Rescue Grant Fund requests totaling $42,263.06 for Weyers Cave VFD ($25,000 for a cardiac monitor) and Dooms VFD ($17,263.06 for equipment) — motion carried 7-0.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from September 22, October 13, and October 25, 2021 meetings — motion carried 7-0.
• Approved donating old minute and code books (from 1853-1857) to the Circuit Court Clerk's office for restoration — motion carried 7-0.
• Adjourned subject to call of the Chairman — motion carried 7-0.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to review a Recreation Matching Grant application. The request is for a new playground and other improvements at Schneider Park.

• Grant application from Stuarts Draft Ruritan Club for Schneider Park playground and improvements
• Presentation by Stuarts Draft Ruritan Club

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended approval of a $36,464 matching grant application from the Stuarts Draft Ruritan Club for playground and other improvements at Schneider Park. The recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors for final decision. The commission also approved October minutes and authorized remote participation for a member.

• Recommended approval of $36,464 matching grant for Schneider Park improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized Samantha Bosserman to participate remotely (unanimous)
• Approved October 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several zoning and land use amendments. These include updates to the Comprehensive Plan, rules for brewpubs and microbreweries, and wireless telecommunication facility standards.

• Proposed land use amendment for 31 acres on New Hope Road to Urban Open Space
• Ordinance to allow brewpubs and microbreweries in General Business and General Industrial districts
• Amendments to motor vehicle impoundment lot rules, including an 8-foot fencing requirement
• Updates to wireless telecommunication facility permits to comply with Virginia State Code
• Funding request for an ambulance/medic unit totaling $270,125.00

The Board approved an ordinance providing one-time bonuses to county employees, funded largely by American Rescue Plan money, with $3,000 for non-sworn public safety staff and $2,000 for other full-time staff, and half amounts for eligible part-time staff. The Board also approved the 2022 Legislative Package after voting to exclude a Certificate of Public Need item for Augusta Health. A motion to allow a volunteer from Fire-Rescue to sit in on Fire Chief interviews failed.

• Approved employee bonus ordinance (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Legislative Package (7-0)
• Voted to exclude COPN for Augusta Health from legislative package (4-3)
• Approved $2,160 DMV funds for animal sterilization programs (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (7-0)
• Approved sending redistricting letters to affected citizens (3-2, 2 absent)
• Denied volunteer participation in Fire Chief interviews (3-4)
• Authorized MOU negotiations with City of Staunton (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a land use map amendment and a rezoning request. The body will also elect its 2022 officers.

• Request to amend Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space for 57 acres at Buffalo Gap Highway (Rt. 42) and Whiskey Creek Road
• Request to rezone 0.65 acres from General Agriculture to General Business at Stuarts Draft Highway (U.S. Rt. 340) and Ladd Road (Rt. 631)
• Election of 2022 Planning Commission Officers
• Resolution for Mrs. Kitra Shiflett

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a called site visit and a regular meeting on November 9, 2021. They unanimously recommended approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the Future Land Use Map designation for about 57 acres of a 150.22-acre property at Buffalo Gap Highway and Whiskey Creek Road in Churchville from Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space, to allow a conservation easement. They also unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning of about 0.65 acres of a 1.5-acre property at Stuarts Draft Highway and Ladd Road in Waynesboro from General Agriculture to General Business, to allow the owner to expand their business. The commission also elected new officers and adopted a resolution honoring a member's 25 years of service.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan amendment for 57 acres at Buffalo Gap Hwy & Whiskey Creek Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 0.65 acres at Stuarts Draft Hwy & Ladd Rd to General Business (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Thomas as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Carolyn Bragg as Vice Chairman (by acclamation)
• Adopted resolution honoring Kitra Shiflett for 25 years of service (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

This is a special meeting with only two agenda items: a closed session and adjournment. No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session
• Adjournment

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors met in special session and entered closed session under the legal counsel exemption to discuss specific legal matters. The Board unanimously voted to exit closed session and certified that only lawful public business matters were discussed. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned with no other business.

• Entered closed session under legal counsel exemption (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)
• Adjourned subject to call of the Chairman (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a regular meeting on November 4, 2021, approving all six special use permit requests on the agenda, each with conditions. The board also approved a three-month extension for a trucking and towing business and noted one cancelled and one in-compliance staff report.

• Special use permit for mini-warehouse and outdoor storage of RVs, boats, and vehicles at 1462 East Side Highway, Waynesboro (approved w/conditions)
• Special use permit for short-term vacation rental at 2708 Barrenridge Road, Staunton (approved w/conditions)
• Special use permit for two accessory buildings exceeding 900 sq ft aggregate at 552 Keezletown Road, Weyers Cave (approved w/conditions)
• Special use permit for motor vehicle and tractor repair business at 1870 Calf Mountain Road, Waynesboro (approved w/conditions)
• Special use permit for small solar energy site along Wayne Avenue, Stuarts Draft (approved w/conditions)

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved all six special use permit requests on the agenda, including a small solar energy facility, a mini-warehouse with outdoor storage, a short-term vacation rental, two accessory buildings, a vehicle repair business, and mini-warehouses. All approvals were unanimous and subject to specific conditions. The board also approved a three-month extension of time for a separate special use permit.

• Approved special use permit for MMJ Real Estate, LLC to continue mini-warehouse and outdoor storage of RVs, boats, and licensed vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Smith Kielty Family Trust for short-term vacation rental at 2708 Barrenridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Timothy W. or Julia Ann Surratt to construct two accessory buildings exceeding 900 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Mark A. Kincaid for motor vehicle and tractor repair business (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Ira J. Biggs to construct mini-warehouses on Laurel Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Wayne Avenue Solar I, LLC for small solar energy site with extensive conditions (unanimous)
• Approved three-month extension of time for Kenneth Ray Bradley, Jr.'s special use permit (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several zoning amendments, including allowing brewpubs and microbreweries in certain districts, updating wireless telecommunication facility rules, and clarifying junkyard and vehicle sales definitions. The board will also consider funding for an ambulance and a thermal imaging camera, and an opioid resolution.

• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment for 31 acres on New Hope Road (Rt. 254) from Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space for conservation easement
• Ordinance to allow passive and active recreation in Planned Commerce districts
• Ordinance to allow brewpubs and microbreweries in General Business and General Industrial districts, with parking requirements
• Ordinance to clarify junkyard and vehicle sales definitions, and regulate motor vehicle impoundment lots (120-day limit, 8-foot fencing, record-keeping)
• Funding request for ambulance/medic unit: $270,125.00; thermal imaging camera for Craigsville Volunteer Fire Department: $9,416.57

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three performance agreements tied to CAVA Foods' planned 57,000-square-foot food production facility at Mill Place Commerce Park, including a $200,000 state grant match via a 15-acre land grant. The Board also approved several zoning ordinance amendments, including allowing brewpubs and microbreweries in certain districts, updating wireless telecommunication facility rules, and clarifying junkyard and vehicle impoundment definitions. A $270,125 ambulance purchase was approved over one dissenting vote, and a $9,416.57 thermal imaging camera for Craigsville VFD was approved.

• Approved CAVA COF Performance Agreement (7-0)
• Approved CAVA Land Grant Performance Agreement (7-0)
• Approved CAVA Escrow Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment for 31 acres on New Hope Road (7-0)
• Approved Chapter 25 amendment allowing passive/active recreation in Planned Commerce districts (7-0)
• Approved brewpub/microbrewery zoning and parking amendments (7-0)
• Approved junkyard and motor vehicle impoundment lot amendments (7-0)
• Approved $270,125 ambulance/medic unit funding (6-1, Shull dissenting)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including COVID-19 appreciation, economic development agreements, road reports, fire and rescue updates, and American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding allocations. They will also review a small area study for Exit 235 and consider multiple zoning ordinance amendments recommended by the Planning Commission, covering topics like brewpubs, junkyards, and wireless facilities. The agenda includes both discussion items and public hearing items.

• CAVA Performance Agreements and Afton Mountain Grant
• American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding allocations
• Exit 235 Small Area Study presentation
• Comprehensive Plan amendment for 31 acres on New Hope Road (TMP 056 35)
• Zoning amendments for brewpubs, microbreweries, junkyards, and wireless facilities

The Board of Supervisors met in a staff briefing and took several actions, mostly authorizing items for the upcoming regular meeting. It approved placing CAVA Performance Agreements, ambulance/medic unit funding, and multiple zoning amendments (including brewpubs, junkyards, and wireless facilities) on the October 27 agenda. The Board also authorized advertising a public hearing for employee bonuses under the American Rescue Plan, and held a waiver request from Big 'O' Tree & Lawn Service until a later meeting. No final votes on these items were taken at this briefing.

• Authorized placing CAVA Performance Agreements on Oct. 27 agenda
• Authorized placing ambulance/medic unit funding on Oct. 27 agenda
• Authorized advertising public hearing for ARP employee bonuses on Nov. 10
• Authorized placing multiple zoning amendments (comprehensive plan, brewpubs, junkyards, wireless) on Oct. 27 agenda
• Held waiver request from Big 'O' Tree & Lawn Service until later meeting
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including public comments, minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and old/new business. The only substantive item is a proposal to endorse a memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding the New Hope Community Center.

• Consideration of endorsing memorandum to Board of Supervisors regarding New Hope Community Center

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved submitting a memorandum to the Board of Supervisors regarding improvements to the New Hope Community Center. The memo includes attendance figures and an aerial map. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comments and routine approvals.

• Approved September 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and submitted memo to Board of Supervisors regarding New Hope Community Center (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial (Bell property) and another for 6 acres from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential (Waynesboro Nurseries). The board will also consider infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda and public comment periods.

• Rezoning: 108 acres (TMP 046-82) to General Industrial, Woodrow Wilson Pkwy, Verona (PC recommends approval)
• Rezoning: 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) to General Business and Single-Family Residential, Lyndhurst (PC recommends denial)
• Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account additions/deletions
• One-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Spring Lakes at the Woodlands rezoning (previously tabled) with amendments

The Board approved participation in the nationwide opioid settlement, allowing the county to receive settlement funds. It also approved $11,250 for a camp store and $6,250 for building removal at Natural Chimneys Campground. A fire flow waiver request for a metal building was tabled until the October 27 meeting. Several board and commission appointments were made.

• Approved opioid settlement participation resolution (6-0)
• Approved $11,250 for Natural Chimneys Camp Store (6-0)
• Approved $6,250 for Natural Chimneys building removal (6-0)
• Tabled fire flow waiver for Big 'O' Tree and Lawn Service until Oct 27 (6-0)
• Re-appointed Debbie Battle to CAP-SAW (6-0)
• Appointed Leslie Snyder to Valley Community Services Board (6-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Whetzel to Cigarette Tax Board (6-0)
• Appointed Leslie Tate to Blue Ridge Committee (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning ordinance amendments, including allowing brewpubs and microbreweries in certain districts, clarifying kennel definitions, and updating wireless telecommunication facility regulations. The commission will also consider a comprehensive plan amendment for a conservation easement on 31 acres near New Hope Road. One item, the kennel definition amendment, has been withdrawn by staff.

• Comprehensive Plan amendment for 31 acres on New Hope Road (Rt. 254) from Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space for a conservation easement
• Ordinance to allow brewpubs and microbreweries as permitted uses in General Business and General Industrial districts, with parking requirements
• Ordinance to allow passive and active recreation in Planned Commerce districts
• Ordinance to update wireless telecommunication facilities ordinance to comply with Virginia State Code
• Ordinance to clarify junkyard, vehicle sales lot, and inoperable motor vehicle definitions, and add motor vehicle impoundment lot regulations

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved all five agenda items: a Future Land Use Map change for a conservation easement, an ordinance allowing passive and active recreation in Planned Commerce districts, ordinances permitting brewpubs and microbreweries in certain districts, amendments to junkyard and vehicle impoundment regulations (with a modified 180-day limit), and updates to wireless telecommunication facility regulations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Future Land Use Map change from Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space for 31 acres on New Hope Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance allowing passive and active recreation as permitted uses in Planned Commerce districts (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance adding definitions and permitting brewpubs and microbreweries in General Business and General Industrial districts (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to junkyard and vehicle impoundment regulations, with 180-day limit and reordered definitions (unanimous)
• Approved wireless telecommunication facility ordinance amendments to comply with state code (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a regular meeting on October 7, 2021, approving all eight special use permit requests on the agenda, each with conditions. The board also discussed cancelling a permit for a motor vehicle repair operation, granting the applicant until January 6, 2022, to meet pre-conditions, and approved two one-year extensions for existing permits. Staff reports indicated most prior permits are in compliance.

• Approved special use permit for 1 MW solar array on 10 acres at 125 Berry Farm Road, Staunton (Shared Solar HoldCo, LLC)
• Approved special use permits for short-term vacation rentals at 977 Bunker Hill Road, 163 Pleasant View Road, 463 Hankey Mountain Highway, and 51 Anen Town Lane
• Approved special use permit for a 14' x 30' manufactured home (less than 900 sq ft) on Lake Drive, Crimora
• Approved special use permit for retail/wholesale meat, mineral, and feed sales at 703 Humbert Road, Crimora
• Approved one-year extensions for special use permits at 279 Patterson Mill Road and 188 Coffman Road

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved all eight special use permit requests on its agenda, including a 1 MW solar array, several short-term vacation rentals, a meat sales operation, and a manufactured home. The board also granted a 90-day extension for one permit holder to meet pre-conditions and approved two one-year extensions of time. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved short-term rental at 977 Bunker Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved detached accessory dwelling unit at 163 Pleasant View Road (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental at 463 Hankey Mountain Highway (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental at 51 Anen Town Lane (unanimous)
• Approved manufactured home on Lake Drive, Crimora (unanimous)
• Approved meat, mineral, and feed sales at 703 Humbert Road (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor trailer storage at 324 Cedar Green Road (unanimous)
• Approved 1 MW solar array at 125 Berry Farm Road (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to rezone 108 acres owned by Leslie L. and Karen A. Bell from General Agriculture to General Industrial (Planning Commission recommends approval), and another to rezone about 6 acres owned by Waynesboro Nurseries, Inc. to General Business and Single-Family Residential (Planning Commission recommends denial). The board will also consider updates to the Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account, a one-year renewal of the audit contract, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands. The agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Rezone 108 acres (Bell property) to General Industrial near Woodrow Wilson Parkway and Lee Highway, Verona
• Rezone ~6 acres (Waynesboro Nurseries) to General Business and Single-Family Residential in Lyndhurst
• Consider additions/deletions to Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account
• Consider one-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Rezone Spring Lakes at the Woodlands with amendments to mailbox kiosk locations

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three ordinance amendments related to farm worker housing: redefining bunkhouses as accessory quarters for stables or riding academies, allowing bunkhouses as an accessory use to agriculture with an administrative permit, and allowing farm worker housing in General Agriculture districts with a special use permit. The Board also approved the 2022 holiday schedule, a legislative contract renewal with Eldon James & Associates for $29,762.00, and an early activation policy for emergency communications.

• Approved ordinance amendment redefining bunkhouses as accessory quarters for stables/riding academies (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment allowing bunkhouses as accessory use to agriculture with administrative permit (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment allowing farm worker housing in General Agriculture districts with special use permit (7-0)
• Approved 2022 holiday schedule as presented by Human Resources (7-0)
• Approved annual legislative contract renewal with Eldon James & Associates for $29,762.00 (7-0)
• Approved early activation policy for emergency communications (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from August 11 and August 23 meetings (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff briefing to discuss several items, including economic development, VDOT roads, fire and rescue, the 2022 holiday schedule, and project updates. They will also discuss zoning amendments related to bunkhouses and farm worker housing, a legislative contract renewal, and ARP funding allocations.

• Discuss annual contract renewal with Eldon James & Associates for $29,762.00
• Amend definition of bunkhouses to allow as accessory quarters for temporary stays of workers or customers at stables or riding academies
• Allow bunkhouses as accessory use to agriculture with Administrative Permit on lots of at least six acres, max six guests
• Allow farm worker housing in General Agriculture districts with Special Use Permit on lots of at least six acres, max two structures
• Request to authorize advertisement of Chapter 25 amendments for October public hearings

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors met on September 20, 2021, and accepted monthly reports from Economic Development, VDOT, and Fire and Rescue as information. The Board authorized placing several items on the September 22, 2021 regular meeting agenda, including the Fire and Rescue Early Activation Policy, the 2022 Holiday Schedule, and a legislative contract renewal with Eldon James & Associations for $29,762.00. The Board also authorized advertising amendments to Chapter 25 of the County Code for public hearings in October, which include changes to definitions and regulations for bunkhouses and farm worker housing. The Board entered and exited closed session for personnel and economic development matters, with a unanimous vote to certify the closed session.

• Accepted Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information
• Authorized placing Early Activation Policy on Sept. 22 agenda
• Authorized placing 2022 Holiday Schedule on Sept. 22 agenda
• Authorized placing legislative contract renewal ($29,762.00) on Sept. 22 agenda
• Authorized advertising all Chapter 25 amendments for public hearings in October
• Approved closed session certification (6-0, Wells absent)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard items including public comments, minutes, treasurer's report, and director's report. The main substantive item is a staff-led viewing/visit of the New Hope Community Center property, followed by an optional walk-through of the facilities after adjournment.

• Viewing/Visit of New Hope Community Center property
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Adoption of Minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the August 18, 2021 minutes unanimously. Staff reported progress on hiring for a Program Coordinator and bus drivers, and announced upcoming programs including an outdoor movie night on October 16. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; other items were informational or discussions.

• Approved August 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed zoning amendments to define and regulate bunkhouses and temporary seasonal farm worker housing, and to consider a substantial accord determination for a 3 MW solar energy system in Stuarts Draft. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and staff reports.

• Amendments to Chapter 25 Zoning to define bunkhouses and temporary seasonal farm worker housing
• Allow bunkhouses as accessory use to agriculture with Administrative Permit on lots of at least 6 acres, max 6 guests
• Allow farm worker housing and bunkhouses in General Agriculture districts with Special Use Permit, max 2 structures per parcel
• Substantial accord determination for Wayne Ave Solar I, LLC 3 MW solar system on ~80 acres, ~45 acres disturbed, south of Wayne Avenue in Stuarts Draft

The Augusta County Planning Commission approved two ordinance amendments allowing bunkhouses and temporary seasonal farm worker housing in agricultural districts, and found the Wayne Ave Solar I, LLC 3 MW solar project in substantial accord with the Comprehensive Plan. Both items passed unanimously. The commission also approved the August 10, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved ordinance amendments to allow bunkhouses and temporary seasonal farm worker housing in agricultural districts (unanimous)
• Found Wayne Ave Solar I, LLC 3 MW solar project in substantial accord with the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2021 called and regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres from agriculture to industrial use, and another for 6 acres from agriculture to business and residential use. The board will also consider infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezoning: 108 acres (TMP 046-82) to General Industrial, Woodrow Wilson Parkway, Verona (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Rezoning: 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) to General Business and Single-Family Residential, Lyndhurst (Planning Commission recommends denial)
• Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account additions/deletions
• One-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Spring Lakes at the Woodlands rezoning (previously tabled) with amendments on mailbox kiosks

The Board of Supervisors approved a 15-cent per pack cigarette tax, rejecting a proposed 30-cent rate, and voted to join the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board. The board also approved a $3.3 million fund transfer to the school system for new middle schools, created a redistricting committee, and adopted a resolution supporting a sidewalk project grant application.

• Approved 15-cent per pack cigarette tax (4-3)
• Denied 30-cent per pack cigarette tax ordinance (3-4)
• Approved joining Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board (6-1)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Cigarette Tax Board (6-1)
• Approved creation of Redistricting Committee (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for Verona Sidewalk TAP grant application (7-0)
• Approved $3,298,493 transfer to School Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Approved contract extension for Verona Elementary School feasibility study (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a regular meeting on September 2, 2021, and approved eight special use permits with conditions, covering uses such as a day care center, campgrounds, contractor offices, a vacation rental, and a mining operation. One request was withdrawn, one was cancelled, and one consideration to cancel a permit was continued to the October 7 meeting. The board also reviewed staff reports on compliance with previously issued permits.

• Approved special use permit for after school day care at 5031 Morris Mill Road, Staunton
• Approved special use permit for campground and RV park at 484 Walnut Hills Road, Staunton
• Approved special use permit for mining operation and setback removal on Oak Lane, Stuarts Draft
• Approved special use permit for pool, food sales building, and putt-putt golf expansion at 256/348 Lake Road, Stuarts Draft
• Continued consideration to cancel Randy Showalter's motor vehicle repair permit to October 7, 2021

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved seven special use permits, including an after-school daycare, a campground continuation, a contractor office, a cleaning business office, a vacation rental, an RV park expansion, and a mining operation expansion. One request was withdrawn, one was carried over, and one permit was cancelled. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved after-school daycare at 5031 Morris Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved campground continuation at 484 Walnut Hills Road (unanimous)
• Approved contractor office at 421 East Side Highway (unanimous)
• Approved cleaning business office at 296 Leaport Road (unanimous)
• Approved short-term vacation rental at 338 Kindig Road (unanimous)
• Approved RV park expansion at 256/348 Lake Road (unanimous)
• Approved mining expansion near Oak Lane (unanimous)
• Approved contractor office with storage at 870 Parkersburg Turnpike (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres from agriculture to industrial (recommended for approval) and another for 6 acres from agriculture to business/residential (recommended for denial). The board will also discuss infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezone 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers
• Rezone 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers
• Consider additions/deletions to Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account
• Consider one-year renewal of audit contract
• Consider amendments to Spring Lakes at the Woodlands Master Plan and zoning regulations

The Board approved a rezoning request from Reality X, LLC for approximately 105 acres in Fishersville, changing the zoning from General Business, Multi-family Residential, and General Industrial to General Industrial with amended proffers. The applicant withdrew a separate rezoning request for a 5.93-acre property in Weyers Cave. The Board also approved a property transfer to the Augusta County Service Authority, awarded a financial audit contract to PB Mares, LLP, and approved a $45,000 contract for Drs. Asher Brand and Scott Just as Operational Medical Director.

• Approved rezoning of ~105 acres for Reality X, LLC to General Industrial with amended proffers, including a $300,000 transportation contribution and road improvements.
• Approved property transfer of two parcels behind Ridgeview Baptist Church to the Augusta County Service Authority.
• Awarded Financial and Compliance Audit contract to PB Mares, LLP.
• Awarded Operational Medical Director contract to Drs. Asher Brand and Scott Just for $45,000.
• Approved $2,800 in funding to replace toilets in bathhouses A and B at Natural Chimneys Campground.
• Named a private street 'Long Glade Lane' per Board policy after property owners could not agree.
• Approved moving forward with the Memorandum of Understanding with All Points Broadband for a regional broadband project.
• Directed the County Attorney to negotiate with a firm to collect back real estate taxes from James Elliot.

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially act on several items, including awarding contracts for medical direction and financial audit, a cigarette tax ordinance, a property transfer, infrastructure funding for Natural Chimneys Campground, and two rezoning requests. The agenda also includes routine reports and a closed session.

• Contract award to Drs. Asher Brand and Scott Just for operational medical director
• Contract award to PB Mares, LLP for financial and compliance audit
• Cigarette tax ordinance imposing excise tax on cigarette sales
• Property transfer between Board of Supervisors and Augusta County Service Authority
• Rezoning requests: 5.93 acres (Shumeyko) and 105 acres (Reality X, LLC)

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing and authorized placing several items on the August 25, 2021 regular meeting agenda, including contracts for operational medical directors, financial and compliance audit, a cigarette tax ordinance, a property transfer, infrastructure funding for Natural Chimneys bathhouses, and rezoning requests. The board also authorized advertising for a public hearing on bunkhouse and farm worker housing ordinance amendments. No final decisions were made; all items were either accepted as information or scheduled for future action.

• Authorized placing operational medical director contract on Aug. 25 agenda
• Authorized placing financial and compliance audit contract with PB Mares, LLP on Aug. 25 agenda
• Authorized placing cigarette tax ordinance on Aug. 25 agenda
• Authorized placing property transfer between County and Service Authority on Aug. 25 agenda
• Authorized placing infrastructure funding for Natural Chimneys bathhouses on Aug. 25 agenda
• Authorized placing rezoning requests (Shumeyko and Reality X) on Aug. 25 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on Bunkhouse and Farm Worker Housing Ordinance Amendments
• Authorized placing Board of Supervisors Policy #4 (naming private streets) on Aug. 25 agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, public comments, minutes adoption, treasurer's and director's reports, and items from the commission and staff. No specific decisions, projects, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Public comments period
• Adoption of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Old and new business

The Parks and Recreation Commission heard a top-five wish list from the Friends of the Natural Chimneys campers group, including requests for a camp store, food trucks, and monthly entertainment. Staff addressed each item, noting constraints like liability, budget, and staffing. The Commission approved the July 2021 minutes and discussed repairs at the New Hope Community Center.

• Approved July 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed campers' wish list; no formal action taken
• Noted restroom upgrades at Natural Chimneys will be fixed
• Discussed potential camp store, delayed due to pandemic budget
• Discussed possible monthly entertainment, subject to balance and staffing
• Discussed New Hope Community Center repairs, estimated $25,000

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial (with Planning Commission approval) and another for 6 acres to General Business and Single-Family Residential (with denial recommendation). The board will also discuss infrastructure account changes, audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezoning: 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway, Verona, to General Industrial with proffers
• Rezoning: 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers
• Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account additions/deletions
• One-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Spring Lakes at the Woodlands rezoning (previously tabled) with amendments on mailbox kiosks

The Board approved hiring an Emergency Management Coordinator and a Training Specialist for the 911 Center after an initial motion to hire only the Training Specialist failed on a 3-3 tie. The approved motion included an amendment allowing volunteers to give input during the hiring process. The Board also approved a personal property tax relief rate of 32% for 2021, a staffing change in the Commissioner of the Revenue office, and a tax refund.

• Approved 32% personal property tax relief rate for 2021 (4-2)
• Approved converting two part-time Commissioner of Revenue positions to one full-time position (6-0)
• Approved hiring Emergency Management Coordinator and Training Specialist (5-1)
• Rejected motion to hire only Training Specialist, postponing Emergency Management Coordinator (3-3)
• Approved $8,280.55 tax refund to Anesthesia Associates of Augusta, PLC (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss courthouse real property acquisition (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three requests: two rezoning applications and one substantial accord determination for a solar energy system. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 13 meeting and receive a staff report on Board of Zoning Appeals items.

• Rezone 5.93 acres from Rural Residential to General Agriculture for Benjamin and Daniil Shumeyko on Samuel Bears Road, Weyers Cave
• Rezone 105 acres from General Business, Multi-Family Residential with proffers, and General Industrial to General Industrial with amended proffers for Reality X, LLC at Tinkling Spring Road and Ramsey Road, Fishersville
• Substantial accord determination for Shared Solar HoldCo, LLC 1 MW solar system on Berry Farm Road, Staunton
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2021 regular and called meetings

The Augusta County Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for 5.93 acres on Samuel Bears Road, approved a rezoning with proffers for 105 acres near Tinkling Spring Road, and recommended a substantial accord determination for a solar project on Berry Farm Road. All decisions were unanimous.

• Denied rezoning from Rural Residential to General Agriculture for 5.93 acres on Samuel Bears Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from General Business/Multi-Family Residential/General Industrial to General Industrial with amended proffers for 105 acres near Tinkling Spring Rd. (unanimous)
• Recommended to BZA that Shared Solar HoldCo's 1 MW solar project is in substantial accord with the Comp Plan (unanimous)
• Approved bond payment for fixing driveway to solar site (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a regular meeting on August 5, 2021, deciding on several special use permit requests. The board approved permits for a short-term vacation rental, an office use with increased employees, and a 3.68 MW solar facility, all with conditions. It also denied a request to expand a non-conforming use with additional apartment units, and approved a solar project on Old White Bridge Road with conditions. A 12-month extension for a slaughter/butcher shop permit was approved.

• Approved special use permit for short-term vacation rental at 48 River Hill Lane, Swoope
• Approved special use permit for office use and increased employees at 106 Suffolk Lane, Bridgewater
• Approved 3.68 MW solar facility on ~12 acres near Long Meadow Road, Fishersville
• Denied expansion of non-conforming use for additional apartments at 26/28 Mount Sidney School Lane
• Approved 40-acre solar system at 532 Old White Bridge Road, Waynesboro

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved four special use permits: a short-term vacation rental at 48 River Hill Lane, Swoope; an office use and employee increase at 106 Suffolk Lane, Bridgewater; a 3.88 MW solar facility on Long Meadow Road, Fishersville; and a 40-acre solar facility on Old White Bridge Road, Waynesboro. All approvals were unanimous and included conditions such as health department approvals, site plan requirements, and decommissioning plans.

• Approved short-term vacation rental at 48 River Hill Lane, Swoope (unanimous)
• Approved office use and employee increase at 106 Suffolk Lane, Bridgewater (unanimous)
• Approved 3.88 MW solar facility on Long Meadow Road, Fishersville (unanimous)
• Approved 40-acre solar facility on Old White Bridge Road, Waynesboro (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to rezone 108 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial (recommended for approval) and another to rezone about 6 acres to General Business and Single-Family Residential (recommended for denial). The board will also consider infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezone 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway to General Industrial with proffers
• Rezone ~6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst to General Business and Single-Family Residential
• Consider additions/deletions to Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account
• Consider one-year renewal of audit contract
• Rezone Spring Lakes at the Woodlands with amendments to mailbox kiosk locations

The Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the Augusta County Comprehensive Plan related to utility-scale solar energy facilities, including a 200-acre limit on photovoltaic panel coverage. The vote was 4-2, with Supervisors Carter and Seaton voting against. The Board also approved a fee increase for Community Development services, a resolution for delinquent tax collection, a broadband MOU, and redistricting recommendations.

• Approved Natural Chimneys Public Use Overlay amendment to add weddings, stages, pavilions as permitted uses (6-0)
• Approved Chapter 19 fee increases, removing fee for Ag Forestal District creation (5-1)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan solar energy facility policy amendments (4-2)
• Approved redistricting process initiation and Attorney General 'no objection' request (6-0)
• Adopted delinquent real estate tax collection resolution with attorney's fees (6-0)
• Approved broadband VATI grant Memorandum of Understanding (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and street addition (6-0)
• Approved $8,500 for flashing speed limit signs in Mt. Sidney (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff briefing to discuss a range of items, including economic development, VDOT roads, fire and rescue, and a financial software project. They will also discuss a resolution on delinquent real estate tax collection, several planning commission items, and other matters. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no final votes listed.

• Street Addition-Walnut Ridge Phase 1 and 2
• Delinquent real estate tax collection resolution
• Natural Chimneys Public Use Overlay Amendment
• David W. Surratt rezoning
• Solar Energy Facility Policy Amendments to Comprehensive Plan

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing on July 26 and a regular meeting on July 28, 2021. At the briefing, the Board authorized placing several items on the July 28 regular meeting agenda, including a delinquent real estate tax collection resolution, a Natural Chimneys Public Use Overlay amendment, a rezoning request, solar energy policy amendments, a fee increase request, and redistricting. The Board also accepted monthly reports from VDOT, Economic Development, and Fire and Rescue as information, and requested cost estimates for new financial software. No substantive decisions were made at the regular meeting; the minutes record procedural actions and agenda items only.

• Authorized placing delinquent real estate tax collection resolution on July 28 agenda
• Authorized placing Natural Chimneys Public Use Overlay amendment on July 28 agenda
• Authorized placing David W. Surratt rezoning on July 28 agenda
• Authorized placing solar energy facility policy amendments on July 28 agenda
• Authorized placing Community Development Chapter 19 fee increase request on July 28 agenda
• Authorized placing redistricting 2021 on July 28 agenda
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Economic Development and Fire and Rescue monthly reports as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as public comments, approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and a director's report, with no specific action items or proposals listed.

• Public comments period
• Adoption of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Old and new business items

The Parks and Recreation Commission heard public comments from campers proposing improvements, programs, and events at Natural Chimneys Park. No formal decisions were made on the proposals, which were discussed at length. The Commission agreed to keep the public comments item as the second agenda item going forward. The June 16, 2021 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep public comments as second agenda item (unanimous)
• Heard camper proposals for Natural Chimneys Park; no action taken
• Discussed potential early check-in fee; no decision made
• Discussed potential camping season extension; no decision made

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three items: amending proffers for a county-owned property to allow weddings and special events, rezoning land for low-density residential use, and amending the Comprehensive Plan for utility-scale solar siting. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and staff reports.

• Amend proffers for 134.86 acres on Natural Chimneys Road to add weddings, stages, and pavilions
• Rezone 34.44 acres on Battlefield Road from General Agriculture to Rural Residential with proffers
• Comprehensive Plan amendments for solar siting, discouraging projects over 200 acres
• Approval of minutes from June 7 and June 8, 2021 meetings

The Augusta County Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for 34.44 acres on Battlefield Road in New Hope, citing concerns about water availability and traffic. The commission also voted to oppose proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments that would limit utility-scale solar projects, with a 5-1 vote. Additionally, the commission approved a request to amend proffers for a county-owned property in Mount Solon to allow weddings and other special events, with a recommendation to limit weddings to existing shelter capacity.

• Approved proffer amendment for Natural Chimneys Road property to allow weddings and special events, with weddings limited to existing shelter capacity.
• Denied rezoning of 34.44 acres on Battlefield Road from General Agriculture to Rural Residential, with a 5-1 vote.
• Opposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for solar siting, including a 200-acre cap, with a 5-1 vote.
• Approved minutes from June 7 and June 8 meetings.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on five special use permit requests, including a solar energy system, a day care center, and apartment expansions. The board will also consider an appeal regarding vehicle storage and floodplain violations, and two zoning administrator items including a cancelled campground permit and a six-month extension for a wedding venue.

• Special use permit for 40-acre solar system at 532 Old White Bridge Road, Waynesboro
• Special use permit for day care center at 74 Quicks Mill Road, Verona
• Special use permit for apartment expansion at 26 and 28 Mount Sidney School Lane
• Appeal by Mad Properties, LLC regarding wrecked vehicles and floodplain at 1864 East Side Highway, Crimora
• Six-month extension request for weddings/events at 100 Cider Barn Lane, Stuarts Draft

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved special use permits for Joyce B. Wheeler (storage), Carol Maddox (day care), and Augusta Agricultural and Industrial Exposition (RV parking). The Board tabled requests from Keith Clark for DWS Properties (apartment expansion) and Pat Hastings for Waynesboro Bridge Solar, LLC (solar energy system) to the August 5, 2021 meeting. The Board also heard an appeal by Mark Baber for MAD Properties, LLC regarding zoning violations, but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Joyce B. Wheeler's special use permit for storage space with conditions, including removal of a food truck (unanimous)
• Approved Carol Maddox's special use permit for a day care center with conditions, including a maximum of 150 children (unanimous)
• Approved Irvin Marshall's special use permit for RV parking during events with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled Keith Clark's request for apartment expansion to August 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled Pat Hastings' solar energy system request to August 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial (with Planning Commission approval) and another for 6 acres to General Business and Single-Family Residential (with denial recommendation). The board will also consider infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezoning: 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway to General Industrial with proffers
• Rezoning: 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers
• Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account additions/deletions
• One-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Spring Lakes at the Woodlands rezoning (previously tabled) with amendments to mailbox kiosk locations

The Board approved amendments to the Village Mixed Use zoning district, changing how residential care facilities, boarding houses, and apartments are permitted. It also approved rezoning properties in Mount Sidney to Village Mixed Use. Several other items were approved, including a construction contract, a fire department loan, and termination of the local COVID-19 emergency declaration.

• Approved Village Mixed Use zoning ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Approved Mount Sidney Village Mixed Use rezoning (7-0)
• Approved solar energy system ordinance amendment (6-0, Garber abstained)
• Approved $404,755.15 contract to HGS, LLC for Dooms Crossing stream restoration (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 revolving loan to Deerfield Valley Fire Department (7-0)
• Adopted resolution terminating local COVID-19 emergency declaration (7-0)
• Approved fire flow waiver for Goldwrench Enterprise (7-0)
• Approved sign size waiver for Pilot Flying J #396 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss several items, including a $500,000 revolving loan for the Deerfield Valley Fire Department, zoning amendments, and fee changes. The board will also hear staff reports on roads, economic development, and fire and rescue, and consider waiver requests.

• Revolving loan request of $500,000 for Deerfield Valley Fire Department
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 25, Zoning, for Village Mixed Use Districts
• Rezoning request from General Business and Single Family Residential 10 to Village Mixed Use in North River District
• Ordinance amendment for Solar Energy Systems special use permits
• Fire flow waiver request for Goldwrench Enterprise and sign size waiver for Pilot - Flying J #396

The Board authorized placing a $500,000 revolving loan request for Deerfield Valley Fire Department on the June 23, 2021 regular meeting agenda. It also authorized placing infrastructure account status changes, a zoning ordinance amendment, and waiver requests on the same agenda. The Board authorized advertising for public hearings on Community Development fee changes and a Natural Chimneys PUO proffer amendment. The Board accepted monthly reports from VDOT, Economic Development, and Fire and Rescue as information, and held a closed session for personnel and economic development matters.

• Authorized placing $500,000 revolving loan for Deerfield Valley Fire Department on June 23 agenda
• Authorized placing infrastructure account status changes on June 23 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on Community Development fee changes
• Authorized placing zoning ordinance amendments (Village Mixed Use, Solar Energy Systems) on June 23 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on Natural Chimneys PUO proffer amendment
• Authorized placing Fire Flow waiver (Goldwrench Enterprise) and sign size waiver (Pilot – Flying J #396) on June 23 agenda
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Economic Development and Fire and Rescue monthly reports as information

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is holding a staff briefing to discuss several items, including a $500,000 revolving loan recommendation for the Deerfield Valley Fire Department, infrastructure account changes, fee structure amendments, and zoning ordinance changes. The board will also review VDOT road reports and economic development updates. This is a working session, not a final decision meeting.

• Revolving loan of $500,000 for Deerfield Valley Fire Department
• Public hearing advertisement for Community Development fee changes
• Ordinance amendment for Village Mixed Use Districts (Chapter 25, Division G)
• Rezoning request from General Business and Single Family Residential 10 to Village Mixed Use in North River District (Mt. Sidney)
• Ordinance amendment for Solar Energy Systems (Section 25-70.4C)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, treasurer's report, and director's report. The main discussion item is the potential use of school facilities and amenities for parks and recreation programming. Following the meeting, members will tour the Diamond Club property and Schneider Park.

• Discussion about Parks & Rec use of school facilities & amenities for programming
• Viewing/visit of Stuarts Draft Park
• Viewing/visit of Diamond Club and Schneider Park
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report

The Augusta County Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 16, 2021, at Stuarts Draft Park. They approved the May 2021 minutes and the June Treasurer's report. The commission tabled a discussion on using school facilities for programming due to low attendance. They also heard public comments from campers about potential changes at Natural Chimneys Park, including marijuana rules and a proposed camper input group.

• Approved May 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved June 2021 Treasurer's report unanimously.
• Tabled discussion on Parks and Recreation use of school facilities for programming.
• Heard public comments from campers about Natural Chimneys Park, including marijuana use rules and a proposed camper liaison group.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:31pm.

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for a 108-acre property from agricultural to industrial use, and another for a 6-acre property from agricultural to business and residential use. The board will also discuss infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda and public comment periods.

• Rezoning: 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway, Verona, from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Rezoning: 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst, from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers (Planning Commission recommends denial)
• Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account additions/deletions
• One-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands, with proposed amendments to remove mailbox kiosks from Area 1 Open Space and add a new area for them

The Board adopted the VDOT 6-Year Plan for secondary road improvements after a public hearing with no speakers. It also approved a waiver for the White Hill precinct to remain a split precinct for the November 2021 election, and approved an outdoor music request from Sun Shenandoah Acres RV, LLC. The consent agenda, including minutes and claims, was approved, and the July 14, 2021 meeting was cancelled.

• Adopted VDOT 6-Year Plan (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for White Hill precinct split for Nov 2021 election (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor music request for Sun Shenandoah Acres RV, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 14, 2021 Board meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed/re-appointed five board/commission members (unanimous)
• Held closed session for personnel and economic development discussions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three items: two zoning ordinance amendments and a rezoning request. The amendments would correct a reference in solar energy regulations and change permitted uses in Village Mixed Use districts, including limiting residential care facilities to four clients and moving certain uses to special use permits. The rezoning request would change 46 parcels along Lee Highway in Mount Sidney from General Business and Single Family Residential 10 to Village Mixed Use for a mix of residential and commercial uses.

• Rezone 46 tax map parcels (e.g., 027A 2 63, 027A 3 16) along Lee Highway (U.S. Rt. 11) in Mount Sidney to Village Mixed Use
• Amend solar energy ordinance to correct reference to body reviewing buffering alternative compliance
• Amend Village Mixed Use district to limit residential care facilities to 4 clients and require special use permit
• Remove boarding houses from administrative permit uses; add apartments and detached accessory dwelling units to special use permit list
• Public hearing on all three items

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a called meeting and a regular meeting on June 8, 2021. At the regular meeting, the commission unanimously approved three public hearing items: a zoning ordinance correction for solar energy facilities, amendments to the Village Mixed Use District regulations, and a rezoning of multiple parcels in Mount Sidney to Village Mixed Use. The commission also made recommendations for special use permit conditions for small-scale solar projects.

• Approved ordinance amendment correcting reference for solar facility buffering (unanimous)
• Approved Village Mixed Use District amendments changing residential care facility limits and permit processes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Mount Sidney parcels to Village Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Recommended adding final inspection requirement for solar projects before commercial operations (unanimous)
• Recommended topsoil redistribution requirement for solar projects (unanimous)
• Recommended landscape buffering and tree replacement language for solar projects (unanimous)
• Recommended BZA consider noise impact when determining construction times (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission is meeting to review draft pre-conditions and operating conditions for small-scale solar energy facilities. They will provide a formal recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals on this matter. The agenda contains only this discussion item and procedural items.

• Review of draft pre-conditions for small-scale solar energy facilities
• Review of draft operating conditions for small-scale solar energy facilities
• Formal recommendation to the Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a called worksession to discuss draft pre-conditions and operating conditions for small-scale solar energy facility special use permits. Members raised concerns about setbacks, construction hours, topsoil redistribution, disposal practices, and firefighter training, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned without any votes or approvals.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was a worksession to discuss draft conditions
• Discussed draft condition #8 on setbacks, with a suggestion to increase setbacks from homes
• Discussed draft condition #14 on tree removal and replacement
• Discussed draft condition #16 on construction hours, with suggestions to adjust start/stop times
• Discussed draft condition #29 on topsoil redistribution and disposal practices
• Discussed draft condition #35 on firefighter training for solar panel fires

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on nine special use permit requests, including a gunsmithing business, short-term rentals, a towing service, a firewood business, and a special event facility. The board will also hear two appeals of Zoning Administrator decisions regarding vehicle storage and salvage operations. One previously tabled request for a taproom at The Farm at Chapel Hill has been withdrawn.

• Special use permit for gunsmithing business at 1059 North River Road, Mount Solon
• Special use permit for short-term rentals at 1082 Todd Road, Mount Sidney
• Special use permit for towing service and impound yard at 1160 Lee Jackson Highway, Staunton
• Appeal regarding wrecked/junk vehicles at East Side Highway and Crimora Mine Road
• Withdrawn request for 4,800 sq ft taproom at 194 Chapel Hill Lane, Weyers Cave

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a special use permit for a 350-person event facility at The Farm at Chapel Hill, citing narrow road conditions and community opposition. The Board approved six other special use permits, including a gunsmithing business, two short-term rentals, a firewood processing operation, a towing/impound yard, and a campground maintenance building. The Board also upheld the Zoning Administrator's decisions on two appeals by Mark Baber regarding vehicle storage and floodplain violations.

• Denied special use permit for 350-person event venue at 194 Chapel Hill Lane (4-1)
• Approved gunsmithing business at 1059 North River Road, Mount Solon (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental with accessory dwelling at 1082 Todd Road, Mount Sidney (unanimous)
• Approved short-term vacation rental at 4327 Scenic Highway, Mount Solon (unanimous)
• Approved firewood processing business at 2986 Churchville Avenue, Churchville (unanimous)
• Approved towing service and impound yard at 1160 Lee Jackson Highway, Staunton (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance building and porch at Sun Shenandoah Acres RV campground (unanimous)
• Upheld Zoning Administrator's decision on SAKAE, LLC property vehicle storage appeal (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors tabled an outdoor music application from Sun Shenandoah Acres RV, LLC until June 9, 2021, after neighbors raised concerns about noise and the campground's expansion. The Board also approved several funding requests, including $10,000 for fire hydrants in Featherstone Manor, $6,888 for Middlebrook Fire Department water connection fees, and $492 for dental clinic x-ray equipment. A motion to renovate the Circuit Court building and study the General District/JDR Courts building failed on a 2-5 vote.

• Tabled Sun Shenandoah Acres RV outdoor music application until June 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 for two fire hydrants in Featherstone Manor Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved $6,888 for Middlebrook Fire Department water connection fees (7-0)
• Approved $393.34 for Greenville Athletic Club water and sewer fees (7-0)
• Approved $492 for Augusta Regional Dental Clinic x-ray equipment (7-0)
• Approved $7,791.88 tax refund to Sherman-Stoltz Law Group (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions for Virginia Jobs Investment Program and Hershey grant matches (7-0)
• Failed motion to renovate Circuit Court building and study General District/JDR Courts building (2-5)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing and authorized placing several items on the May 26, 2021 regular meeting agenda, including economic development incentives, an outdoor music festival request, a cigarette tax study resolution, and a fire hydrant funding request. The Board also released comprehensive plan amendments and the solar ordinance for public hearing. No final decisions were made; all actions were agenda-related.

• Authorized placing economic development incentives resolution on May 26 agenda
• Authorized placing Outdoor Music Festival request from Sun Shenandoah Acres on May 26 agenda
• Authorized placing cigarette tax study resolution on May 26 agenda
• Authorized placing Featherstone Manor fire hydrant funding request ($10,000) on May 26 agenda
• Authorized placing tax refund request ($7,791.88) on May 26 agenda
• Authorized releasing comprehensive plan amendments for utility scale for public hearing
• Authorized releasing solar ordinance for public hearing
• Authorized placing Middlebrook Fire Dept water fees ($9,888) and Greenville Athletic Club payment ($393.34) on May 26 agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as public comments, approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, and a director's report, with no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings listed.

• Public comment period
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report

The commission unanimously approved the April 2021 minutes and the May 2021 Treasurer's Report. A public comment requested full campground capacity starting Memorial Day, but no action was taken. The director reported pool renovations complete and a new summer program, Rollin' RecMobile.

• Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Regional Wildfire Protection Plan. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and a list of claims paid since April 1, 2021. The meeting is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resolution to adopt Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan and Regional Wildfire Protection Plan
• Approval of minutes from February 16, March 10, and April 26, 2021 meetings
• Claims paid since April 1, 2021, including large self-insurance payments (e.g., $542,249.70 to County of Augusta Health Self Insurance)
• Closed session item (details not specified)

The Board approved a $212,188 plan to add a courtroom and staff space for the Juvenile Court, funded from the Courthouse Capital Account, with one dissenting vote. It also adopted the Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation and Wildfire Protection Plans, approved a consent agenda, appointed a Youth Commission member, and allowed outdoor services at Verona Elementary School property.

• Adopted Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan and Regional Wildfire Protection Plan (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims paid since April 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed David Covington to Youth Commission, effective immediately to May 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved use of Verona Elementary School property for outdoor services by United Church, with $500 monthly lease (7-0)
• Approved $212,188 court expansion plan for Juvenile Court, including courtroom and staff space (6-1, Carter dissenting)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two requests for substantial accord determinations for small-scale solar energy systems. The first is a 5 MW project by Waynesboro Bridge Solar LLC on about 40 acres of a 90-acre parcel near Old White Bridge Road and Entry School Road. The second is a 3.88 MW project by Augusta CSG, LLC on about 12 acres of a 50-acre parcel near Long Meadow Road and Fishersville Road. The commission will also consider the Capital Improvement Plan and other routine matters.

• Public hearing: Waynesboro Bridge Solar LLC, 5 MW solar system, ~40 acres developed, TMP 067 39, Old White Bridge Rd & Entry School Rd, Wayne District
• Public hearing: Augusta CSG, LLC, 3.88 MW solar system, ~12 acres developed, TMP 067 46, near Long Meadow Rd & Fishersville Rd, Wayne District
• New business: Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2021 regular and called meetings

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a called meeting and a regular meeting on May 11, 2021. At the regular meeting, the commission approved a substantial accord determination for the Waynesboro Bridge Solar LLC project (5 MW) and for the Augusta CSG, LLC project (3.88 MW), both moving forward to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Waynesboro Bridge Solar approval was unanimous; the Augusta CSG approval passed 5-1 with Carolyn Bragg opposed. The commission also approved the minutes of the April 12, 2021 meetings and reviewed upcoming Board of Zoning Appeals items, including a recommendation to limit the size and occupancy of a special event facility at 194 Chapel Hill Lane.

• Approved substantial accord determination for Waynesboro Bridge Solar LLC 5 MW solar project (unanimous)
• Approved substantial accord determination for Augusta CSG, LLC 3.88 MW solar project (5-1, Bragg opposed)
• Approved minutes of the April 12, 2021 called and regular meetings (unanimous)
• Recommended Board of Zoning Appeals limit size and occupancy of special event facility at 194 Chapel Hill Lane (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved eight special use permits for various businesses including electrical contracting, short-term rentals, a contractor shop, a daycare, an excavating business, a property maintenance business, and retail shops. The Board tabled a request for a taproom and event venue at The Farm at Chapel Hill to the June 3, 2021 meeting. It also approved a 60-day extension for Randy Showalter and cancelled a permit for Blue Marlin Investments.

• Approved Shane Woodson's electrical contractor business with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel C. or Emilie M. Myers' short-term rental permit (unanimous)
• Approved Eric Clinedinst's contractor shop and outdoor storage (unanimous)
• Approved Amy R. Moore and Angela K. Quick's short-term rental permit (unanimous)
• Approved Celia Wade's daycare center permit (unanimous)
• Approved Kristopher W. and Willie W. Michael's excavating business (unanimous)
• Approved Brandon Turner's property maintenance business (unanimous)
• Approved Duane Turner for Grace Estates, LLC retail shops (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres from agriculture to industrial, and another for 6 acres from agriculture to business and residential. The board will also consider infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezoning of 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway from General Agriculture to General Industrial (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Rezoning of 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential (Planning Commission recommends denial)
• Consider additions/deletions to Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account
• Consider one-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands with amendments to remove mailbox kiosks from Area 1 Open Space and add a new area for them

The Board approved the FY2021-2022 budget as presented, which includes a real estate tax rate of 63 cents per $100 and increases in personal property, meals, and lodging taxes. A motion to reduce firefighter positions and increase employee raises failed. The Board also approved the revised FY2020-2021 budget and the 2021 tax rates as presented.

• Approved FY2020-2021 revised budget (7-0)
• Approved 2021 tax rates as presented (4-3)
• Approved FY2021-2022 budget as presented (5-2)
• Rejected motion to reduce firefighters from 15 to 13 and increase COLA from 3% to 5% (2-5)
• Approved $50,000 in Fire-Rescue Fund grants (6-0)
• Approved Blue Mountain Marketing and Rezoning Agreement amendment (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved one-year trial of paging app for Fire and Rescue (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved broadband MOU and Contribution Agreement for VATI grant (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a staff briefing to discuss routine monthly reports and several action items. Key topics include funding for a one-year trial of a Fire and Rescue paging app, a broadband grant application, and multiple rezoning and ordinance amendments. The board will also consider a recommendation on short-term rental regulations and redistricting updates.

• Discuss funding for one-year trial of Fire and Rescue paging app from infrastructure accounts
• VATI 2021 Grant for broadband
• Rent Anytime Storage, LLC rezoning and proffer conditions amendment
• Solar Comprehensive Plan Language
• Request to authorize ordinance amendment and Board initiated rezoning of Mt. Sidney properties

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors met in staff briefing and took several actions, mostly authorizing items for the upcoming regular meeting agenda. They approved placing the Blue Mountain Marketing and Rezoning Agreement, Fire-Rescue Fund Grant Review recommendations, a paging app trial for Fire and Rescue, the VATI 2021 Broadband Grant, and the Rent Anytime Storage rezoning on the April 28 agenda. They also authorized advertising for a public hearing on a Village Mixed Use ordinance amendment and rezoning of Mt. Sidney properties, and held the Solar Comprehensive Plan Language until the May 24 briefing. No final decisions were made on these items; they were only scheduled for further consideration.

• Authorized placing Blue Mountain Marketing and Rezoning Agreement on April 28 agenda
• Authorized placing Fire-Rescue Fund Grant Review recommendations on April 28 agenda
• Authorized placing paging app trial funding on April 28 agenda
• Authorized placing VATI 2021 Broadband Grant on April 28 agenda
• Authorized placing Rent Anytime Storage rezoning on April 28 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on Village Mixed Use ordinance amendment and Mt. Sidney rezoning
• Held Solar Comprehensive Plan Language until May 24 Staff Briefing
• Accepted redistricting update and short-term rental ordinance recommendation as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, adoption of minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and old/new business, with no specific decisions or discussion topics listed.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond standard procedural matters

The Augusta County Parks and Recreation Commission approved the March 17, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously and accepted the April Treasurer's Report. The director reported on summer seasonal jobs, a mobile summer program, pool reservations, and a partnership with the library. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April Treasurer's Report as presented

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to rezone 108 acres to General Industrial (with a recommendation for approval) and another to rezone about 6 acres to General Business and Single-Family Residential (with a recommendation for denial). The board will also discuss infrastructure account changes, a one-year audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including consent items and public comment periods.

• Rezone 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway to General Industrial with proffers
• Rezone ~6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers
• Consider additions/deletions to Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account
• Consider one-year renewal of audit contract
• Reconsider Spring Lakes at the Woodlands rezoning with amendments to mailbox kiosk locations

The Board held public hearings on the FY2021-22 budget and proposed tax rates, advertising a $107,152,740 budget that includes raising the personal property tax rate for vehicles from $2.50 to $2.60 per $100 of assessed value. The real estate tax rate remains at $0.63. No final budget approval occurred at this meeting; the budget is scheduled for approval on April 28, 2021.

• Adopted resolution designating April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (7-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting the Commonwealth Transportation Board name the Route 640 bridge over CSX railroad as the K9 Cara Memorial Bridge (7-0)
• Held public hearings on the revised FY2020-21 budget, proposed FY2021-22 budget, and tax rates; no speakers on revised budget or tax rates
• Advertised FY2021-22 budget of $107,152,740 with personal property tax rate for vehicles increased from $2.50 to $2.60 per $100 (consensus)
• Tabled funding for a one-year volunteer Fire & Rescue paging app trial until the next meeting (6-1)
• Approved refund to Freedom Respiratory, Inc. of $6,277.47 (7-0)
• Approved refund to Valley Nissan of Staunton of $9,707.25 (7-0)
• Approved refund to Carolyn Ayres, widow of William Byron Ayres, of $11,216.62 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 8.6 acres of an 18-acre property on Kiley Lane in Stuarts Draft from Multi-Family Residential and General Agriculture to Attached Residential, with a proffer amendment covering the entire property. The proposed use is townhomes, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Neighborhood Mixed Use designation. The commission will also receive staff reports on Board of Zoning Appeals items and solar updates.

• Rezoning of 8.6 acres on Kiley Lane (TMP 075 52F) to Attached Residential for townhomes
• Proffer amendment for entire 18-acre property owned by Rent Anytime Storage, LLC
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Staff report on Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2310 (Board of Zoning Appeals items)
• Staff report on solar updates

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request by Rent Anytime Storage, LLC. The request would rezone approximately 8.6 acres of an 18-acre property on Kiley Lane in Stuarts Draft from Multi-Family Residential and General Agriculture to Attached Residential, with a proffer amendment covering the entire property. The commission also voted unanimously to have the Ordinance Committee review short-term rental ordinance language regarding property owner roles during rental periods.

• Recommended approval of rezoning for Rent Anytime Storage, LLC on Kiley Lane (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021 called and regular meetings with correction (unanimous)
• Motioned to have Ordinance Committee review short-term rental ordinance Section 25-74.R (unanimous)
• Recommended BZA consider limiting size and occupancy of taproom at 194 Chapel Hill Lane (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on five special use permit requests, covering contractor offices, outdoor storage, motor vehicle repair, and reconstruction of a non-conforming structure. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and review staff reports on prior cases, including one withdrawn and one denied.

• Special use permit for contractor office/storage at 350 Hotchkiss Road, Churchville
• Special use permit for contractor office on Bailey Road, Fort Defiance
• Special use permit for outdoor storage/display with food trailer at 5186 Howardsville Turnpike, Afton
• Special use permit for motor vehicle repair at 31 Swartzel Shop Road, Staunton
• Special use permit to reconstruct/expand non-conforming structure at 567 Love Road, Lyndhurst

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved all five special use permit requests on the April 1, 2021 agenda, each with conditions. The permits were for a contractor's office and storage (Shank), a contractor office (Stables), a food trailer with outdoor storage (King), an auto repair shop (Hall), and rebuilding a fire-damaged structure for personal and business use (Taylor). All votes were unanimous. A variance request by Todd Fretwell was withdrawn, and several staff reports were noted as in compliance or pending recheck.

• Approved Shank special use permit for contractor office/storage at 350 Hotchkiss Road (unanimous)
• Approved Stables special use permit for contractor office at Bailey Road (unanimous)
• Approved King special use permit for food trailer and outdoor storage at 5186 Howardsville Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved Hall special use permit for auto repair at 31 Swartzel Shop Road (unanimous)
• Approved Taylor special use permit to rebuild fire-damaged structure at 567 Love Road (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Fretwell variance request for Fairfield-Echols at 85 Construction Lane

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors held a budget work session and reached consensus to advertise a $107,152,740 General Fund budget for FY2021-22, which includes a personal property tax rate increase from $2.50 to $2.60 per $100. The board also reviewed the five-year financial plan and heard a presentation from the school board on its balanced budget. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters regarding the County Administrator and County Attorney, with no votes against.

• Advertised FY2021-22 General Fund budget of $107,152,740
• Consensus to advertise personal property tax rate at $2.60 per $100 (up from $2.50)
• Approved 3% payroll increase reduction of $683,791
• Approved tourism expense change of -$10,314 per VA Code
• Approved public safety contingency reduction of $1,253,090
• Approved PC Tech-IT reduction of $54,060
• Approved meals tax increase from 4% to 6% (revenue +$1,250,000)
• Approved lodging tax increase from 4% to 6% (revenue +$187,500)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres from agriculture to industrial (recommended for approval) and another for 6 acres from agriculture to business/residential (recommended for denial). The board will also consider infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezoning: 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway, Verona, from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers
• Rezoning: 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst, from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers
• Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account additions/deletions
• One-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Spring Lakes at the Woodlands rezoning (previously tabled) with amendments to remove mailbox kiosks from Area 1 Open Space

The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance amendment increasing the meals and lodging tax rates from 4% to 6%, effective July 1, 2021. The vote was 5-2, with Supervisors Seaton and Shull voting against the increase. The board also approved a rezoning for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and several other zoning ordinance amendments.

• Approved ordinance amendment increasing meals and lodging tax rates from 4% to 6%, effective July 1, 2021 (5-2 vote).
• Approved rezoning of 4.16 acres on Laurel Hill Road from Single-Family Residential 10 to General Business for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
• Approved ordinance amendment to include vehicles in the definition of 'junkyard'.
• Approved ordinance amendment removing a permit requirement for attached accessory dwelling units.
• Approved ordinance amendment clarifying that breezeways are not a common wall for attaching accessory buildings.
• Approved ordinance amendment updating the state code reference in the definition of 'group home'.
• Approved ordinance amendment allowing short-term rental operators to reside on an adjacent parcel.
• Approved ordinance amendment limiting tent, camper, or RV use on undeveloped lots to 21 days per two-month period and 45 days per year.

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will discuss several contracts and ordinance changes at this staff briefing. They will consider authorizing contracts for nutrient credits and engineering services to meet a 2023 Chesapeake Bay pollution requirement, a construction-phase agreement for the Verona Pedestrian Project, and an easement for Shentel. They will also discuss raising the lodging and meals tax rates from 4% to 6%, and a rezoning request. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Contract with Cold Springs, LLC for nutrient credits at $805,480, with SLAF funding request
• Contract with Ecosystem Services LLC for engineering and SLAF applications, total $33,485.10
• Verona Pedestrian Project construction-phase agreement with Timmons Group, total $135,723.05
• Ordinance amendments to raise lodging and meals tax from 4% to 6%
• Rezoning of 4.16 acres on Laurel Hill Road from residential to general business

The Board of Supervisors met in a staff briefing and took no final votes, but authorized placing several items on the March 24, 2021 regular meeting agenda. These include proposed ordinances to raise the lodging and meals tax rates from 4% to 6%, contracts for nutrient credits and engineering services for MS4 compliance, a construction-phase agreement for the Verona Pedestrian Project, an easement for Shentel, and a rezoning request. The Board also reached consensus not to charge for use of Government Center meeting rooms.

• Authorized placing lodging and meals tax rate increase ordinances (4% to 6%) on the March 24 agenda
• Authorized placing a contract with Cold Springs, LLC for nutrient credits ($805,480) and SLAF funding application on the March 24 agenda
• Authorized placing a contract with Ecosystem Services, LLC for engineering and SLAF applications ($33,485.10) on the March 24 agenda
• Authorized placing a project agreement with Timmons Group for Verona Pedestrian Project construction phase ($135,723.05) on the March 24 agenda
• Authorized placing an easement discussion with Shentel for the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Center on the March 24 agenda
• Authorized placing a rezoning request (4.16 acres, Laurel Hill Road) and ordinance amendments on the March 24 agenda
• Consensus not to charge for use of Government Center meeting rooms
• Held closed session for personnel, real property, legal counsel, and litigation matters; certification approved unanimously

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and public comments. The only substantive item is a staff report on the Recreation Matching Grant program.

• Report on Recreation Matching Grant program
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Public comments period

The Augusta County Parks and Recreation Commission met on March 17, 2021, and approved the February 2021 meeting minutes and the March 2021 Treasurer's Report, both unanimously. The commission also heard the Director's Report, which included plans for a drive-up Easter event on April 3, 2021, in collaboration with the Verona Community Center. No public comments were made, and no old or new business was discussed.

• Approved the February 17, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the March 2021 Treasurer's Report unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss solar facility siting and size options, but took no formal votes. Staff presented six policy questions, including whether to prohibit utility-scale solar in urban service areas and whether to cap project sizes. The Board discussed concerns at length and determined a follow-up work session is needed.

• No formal decisions made; all items deferred to a follow-up work session
• Discussed six solar siting and size policy questions without voting

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved an ordinance amendment updating Chapter 17 (Procurement) to reflect state law changes, with no wording changes. It also approved allocating $9,750 from three infrastructure funds for ditch repair at Schneider Park. The Board approved a consent agenda including minutes and claims, and entered closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters. After closed session, it appointed Lyle Moffett to the Economic Development Authority and Caroline Stoerker as alternate for the Metropolitan Policy Organization, and authorized the County Administrator to negotiate a real estate contract for Verona Elementary School.

• Approved resolution commending Rockingham Cooperative on its 100th anniversary
• Approved Chapter 17 ordinance amendment updating state law references
• Approved $9,750 allocation for Schneider Park ditch repair from three infrastructure funds
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims
• Appointed Lyle Moffett to Economic Development Authority (term to March 25, 2024)
• Appointed Caroline Stoerker as alternate for Metropolitan Policy Organization
• Authorized County Administrator to negotiate Verona Elementary School real estate contract

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 4.16 acres on Laurel Hill Road from Single-Family Residential 10 to General Business, plus several zoning ordinance amendments. These amendments would update definitions for group homes, junkyards, and accessory buildings, and adjust rules for short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and temporary vehicles on undeveloped lots. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its February 9, 2021 meeting.

• Rezone 4.16 acres (TMP 046 51) on Laurel Hill Road to General Business
• Amend group home definition to reference current Virginia State Code
• Amend junkyard definition to include vehicles
• Amend accessory building definition to clarify breezeways are not common walls
• Amend short-term rental rules to allow owner/operator to reside on adjacent parcel

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning request for about 4.16 acres on Laurel Hill Road, owned by the Maybelle R. Alexander Estate, to change from Single-Family Residential 10 to General Business, to allow expansion of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The commission also recommended approval of several ordinance amendments, including updates to definitions for group homes, junkyards, and accessory buildings, and changes to rules for short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and tents/campers on undeveloped lots. All votes were unanimous except for two amendments that passed 5 to 1.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 4.16 acres on Laurel Hill Road from Single-Family Residential 10 to General Business for food bank expansion (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of amendment updating group home definition to correct Virginia State Code references (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of amendment adding vehicles to junkyard definition (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of amendment clarifying breezeways are not common walls for accessory building attachment (5 to 1).
• Recommended approval of amendment allowing short-term rental owners/operators to reside on adjacent or across-street parcels (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of amendment removing permit requirement for attached accessory dwelling units (unanimous).
• Recommended approval of amendment allowing tents, campers, or RVs on undeveloped lots with time limits, amended to 31 days per 2 months and 60 days per year (5 to 1).
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 meetings with correction (unanimous).

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on six special use permit requests, covering short-term rentals, a kennel, a building addition, apartments, a log processing business, and a landscape supply yard. The board will also consider a one-year extension for a previously approved fitness center permit. The agenda includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Special use permit for short-term vacation rental at 339 Walnut Hills Road, Staunton (Cana Barn, Inc.)
• Special use permit for personal dog kennel at 1088 Hankey Mountain Highway, Churchville (Tina M. Back)
• Special use permit for building addition in front yard at 67 Crestwood Drive, Churchville (Robert/Stephanie Baiotto)
• Special use permit for apartments in pre-1980 structure at 12 Montrose Drive, Fishersville (Ronnie D. Bryant)
• One-year extension for fitness center/gymnasium at 200 Hammond Lane, Staunton (Victory Worship Center)

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved all six special use permit requests on its agenda, each with specific conditions. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and granted a one-year extension of time for a fitness center project. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved special use permit for short-term vacation rental at 339 Walnut Hills Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for personal dog kennel at 1088 Hankey Mountain Highway (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for building addition at 67 Crestwood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for two apartments at 12 Montrose Drive (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for log processing and firewood sales at 2993 Hankey Mountain Highway (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for landscape/hardscape business at 1670 Lee Jackson Highway (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of time for Victory Worship Center fitness center project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for a 108-acre property from agricultural to industrial use, and another for a 6-acre property from agricultural to business and residential use. The board will also consider updates to the infrastructure account, renewal of the audit contract, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands. The agenda includes standard items like consent agenda, public comments, and board/staff reports.

• Rezoning of 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway from General Agriculture to General Industrial (Planning Commission recommends approval)
• Rezoning of 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential (Planning Commission recommends denial)
• Consider additions/deletions to Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account
• Consider one-year renewal of audit contract
• Rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands (previously tabled) with amendments to remove mailbox kiosks from Area 1 Open Space and add a new area for them

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for the Staunton Mall property (Staunton EM2, LLC) from General Business to Multi-Family Residential with proffers, allowing for apartment development on approximately 13.8 acres. The Board also approved amendments to the Mill Place Commerce Park concept plan and proffers, choosing option #2 which permits warehouse uses by right in a new Area 4 and allows Area 3 to apply for a Special Use Permit for warehousing. Additionally, the Board authorized the Chair to sign revised Mill Place Commerce Park covenants, approved a revitalization resolution for Ganderbrook L.C., denied a similar resolution for Cardinal Meadows, adopted the updated Emergency Operations Plan, approved a lease agreement for the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, and approved funding for Verona Volunteer Fire Department SCBA loan.

• Approved Staunton EM2, LLC rezoning to Multi-Family Residential (7-0)
• Approved Mill Place Commerce Park concept plan amendment, option #2 (7-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign revised Mill Place Commerce Park covenants (5-2)
• Denied Cardinal Meadows Revitalization Resolution (5-2)
• Approved Ganderbrook Revitalization Resolution (7-0)
• Adopted Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Emergency Operations Plan (7-0)
• Approved Commonwealth Attorney's Office lease agreement (7-0)
• Approved $50,883.83 SCBA loan payment for Verona Volunteer Fire Dept (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hear staff reports on VDOT roads, economic development, fire and rescue, and annual reports on building inspections, recycling, and the library strategic plan. They will discuss adopting the regional Emergency Operations Plan, a lease for the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, and funding for Verona Volunteer Fire Dept SCBA equipment. The board will also consider a rezoning request for apartments and other ordinance revisions.

• Rezone 13.8 acres owned by Staunton EM2, LLC from General Business to Multi-Family Residential for apartments
• Discuss payment of $50,883.83 for Verona VFD SCBA loan, funded by Beverley Manor and North River infrastructure accounts
• Discuss lease agreement for Commonwealth Attorney's Office
• Discuss adoption of Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Emergency Operations Plan
• Discuss revitalization resolution for VHDA tax credit projects

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing and took no final decisions, but authorized placing several items on the February 24, 2021 regular meeting agenda, including a rezoning request, Mill Place covenants, the Emergency Operations Plan, Commonwealth Attorney lease space, and SCBA loan funding. The Board also accepted several reports as information and authorized advertising ordinance revisions for public hearing. A closed session was held and certified as compliant.

• Authorized placing Mill Place Covenants on Feb. 24 agenda
• Authorized placing Emergency Operations Plan on Feb. 24 agenda
• Authorized placing Commonwealth Attorney lease space on Feb. 24 agenda
• Authorized placing SCBA loan payment ($50,883.83) on Feb. 24 agenda
• Authorized placing rezoning request (Staunton EM2, LLC, 13.8 acres) on Feb. 24 agenda
• Authorized advertising ordinance revisions for public hearing
• Authorized placing Mill Place Rezoning on Feb. 24 agenda
• Certified closed session compliance (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including public comments, minutes, and reports. The main items are a presentation of the department's FY22 budget request and a report on the Recreation Matching Grant program. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for presentation and discussion.

• Presentation of P&R Department's FY22 budget request
• Report on Recreation Matching Grant program
• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Treasurer's report and Director's report
• Public comments period

The Augusta County Parks and Recreation Commission met on February 17, 2021, and approved the January 20, 2021 meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report, both unanimously. The commission also heard the Director's Report, which included updates on trail signage at Natural Chimneys Park and the possibility of a Love Works sign, and a presentation on the FY22 budget request, highlighting $20,000 for a master plan and $11,250 for a retail store development. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors held a work session to review departmental priorities and capital projects for the upcoming budget. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational, with staff outlining staffing needs, COVID-19 impacts, and potential revenue sources. The board discussed countywide goals including courthouse planning, jail expansion, broadband, and solar policy. A budget meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Scheduled budget meeting for March 29, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
• Reviewed departmental priorities and capital projects for FY2022

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres from agriculture to industrial use, and another for 6 acres from agriculture to business and residential use. The board will also discuss infrastructure account changes, an audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezoning: Leslie L. and Karen A. Bell, ~108 acres, Woodrow Wilson Parkway (Rt. 262), Verona, from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers; Planning Commission recommends approval
• Rezoning: Waynesboro Nurseries, Inc., ~6 acres, Lyndhurst, from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers; Planning Commission recommends denial
• Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account: consider additions/deletions
• Financial audit contract: consider one-year renewal
• Spring Lakes at the Woodlands: previously tabled rezoning, amendments to Master Plan and zoning regulations; Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests. The first seeks to rezone about 13.8 acres at the former Staunton Mall site for multi-family residential use with proffers for pedestrian connections. The second requests amendments to the concept plan and proffers for Mill Place Commerce Park, including changes to permitted uses and elimination of two proffers. The commission will also consider minutes and staff reports.

• Rezone 13.8 acres at former Staunton Mall (TMP 055 82) from General Business to Multi-Family Residential with proffers for pedestrian connections
• Amend concept plan and proffers for Mill Place Commerce Park (approx. 335 acres) at I-81/Laurel Hill Road interchange
• Eliminate upper story residential and add prohibited uses at Mill Place Commerce Park
• Eliminate two existing proffers at Mill Place Commerce Park (outdoor storage and road improvements)
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting

The Augusta County Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request from General Business to Multi-Family Residential with proffers for approximately 13.8 acres at the former Staunton Mall, owned by Staunton EM2, LLC, to allow apartment development. The commission also recommended approval of amendments to the Mill Place Commerce Park concept plan and proffers, with a 4-2 vote, but with a modification to allow warehouse uses via a Special Use Permit instead of prohibiting them outright. The meeting included a public hearing where residents expressed concerns about traffic, noise, and property impacts.

• Approved rezoning of 13.8 acres at former Staunton Mall from General Business to Multi-Family Residential with proffers (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Mill Place Commerce Park concept plan and proffer amendments, with warehouse uses allowed via Special Use Permit (4-2)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on five special use permit requests, including a convenience store, a manufactured home replacement, a day care center (withdrawn), a campground pavilion, and a variance for a new building. The board will also consider two extension requests for previously approved permits and a tabled variance from the January meeting.

• Special use permit for convenience store and outdoor storage at 1670 Lee Jackson Highway, Staunton
• Special use permit to replace manufactured home at 95 Meade Park Circle, Lot 53, Verona
• Special use permit for day care center at 38 Little Spy Road, Greenville (withdrawn)
• Variance for new building at 85 Construction Lane, Fishersville
• Two-year extension for Churchville Volunteer Fire Department at 3829 Churchville Avenue

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special use permit for Meade Mobile Home Park to replace a nonconforming manufactured home, a special use permit for 1 Tribe LLC to construct a pavilion, a variance for the Armstrong property with conditions, and a two-year extension for the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department. Two special use permit requests were withdrawn by the applicants, and one variance request was tabled for 60 days.

• Approved Meade Mobile Home Park special use permit to replace manufactured home (unanimous)
• Approved 1 Tribe LLC special use permit for 16'x24' pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved Armstrong variance with 1.6' setback and deck removal condition (unanimous)
• Approved Churchville Volunteer Fire Department 2-year extension (unanimous)
• Approved Allen P. Dahl 90-day extension (unanimous)
• Tabled Fairfield-Echols variance request for 60 days (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Herndon special use permit (convenience store)
• Withdrawn: Casey L. Cash special use permit (day care)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one to rezone about 108 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial (with proffers) for Leslie L. and Karen A. Bell, and another to rezone about 6 acres from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential for Waynesboro Nurseries, Inc. The Planning Commission recommends approval for the Bell request and denial for the Waynesboro Nurseries request. The board will also consider infrastructure account changes, a one-year audit contract renewal, and a previously tabled rezoning for Spring Lakes at the Woodlands.

• Rezoning: 108 acres (TMP 046-82) to General Industrial, Woodrow Wilson Pkwy, Verona
• Rezoning: 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) to General Business and Single-Family Residential, Lyndhurst
• Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account additions/deletions
• One-year renewal of financial audit contract
• Previously tabled rezoning: Spring Lakes at the Woodlands (Woodlands Associates, LLC)

The Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the Spring Lakes at the Woodlands Planned Unit Development master plan and zoning ordinance, allowing townhouses and duplexes in several areas and adding a new mailbox kiosk area. The board also approved a rezoning of approximately 108 acres owned by Leslie L. and Karen A. Bell from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers. A rezoning request from Waynesboro Nurseries, Inc. was withdrawn by the applicant before the public hearing.

• Approved Spring Lakes at the Woodlands master plan amendment (7-0)
• Approved Bell rezoning from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers (7-0)
• Approved additions/deletions to Infrastructure & Recreation Capital Account (7-0)
• Approved one-year renewal of audit contract with PB Mares, LLP (6-0, Garber abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Nov 24, 2020 and Jan 6, 2021 meetings (7-0)
• Re-appointed members to Agricultural and Forestal District Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Misty Cook as alternate for Middle River Regional Jail Authority (7-0)
• Waynesboro Nurseries, Inc. rezoning request withdrawn by applicant

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will hear staff and consultant reports on VDOT roads, economic development, fire and rescue, radio communications, and the quarterly financial report. They will discuss renewing the financial audit contract and revenue recovery rates for 2021. The board will also consider two rezoning requests: one for 108 acres in Verona (recommended for approval) and one for 6 acres in Lyndhurst (recommended for denial).

• Rezone 108 acres (TMP 046-82) on Woodrow Wilson Parkway in Verona from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers — Planning Commission recommends approval
• Rezone 6 acres (TPM 085A(2)7,9,10) in Lyndhurst from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers — Planning Commission recommends denial
• Discuss one-year renewal of the financial audit control contract
• Discuss revenue recovery rates for calendar year 2021
• Review quarterly financial report and infrastructure account additions/deletions

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors met on January 25, 2021, and accepted several reports as information, including VDOT roads, economic development, fire and rescue, clerk of circuit court, radio communications, quarterly financial, and revenue recovery rates. The Board authorized placing several items on the January 27, 2021 regular meeting agenda: the Rt. 250 STARS Study, infrastructure account status, financial audit control contract renewal, and two rezoning requests (one recommended for approval, one for denial). The Board also held a closed session and certified its compliance with open meeting requirements.

• Accepted VDOT roads status report as information
• Accepted Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue year-end report as information
• Accepted Clerk of Circuit Court update as information
• Accepted Radio Communications Project update as information
• Accepted Quarterly Financial Report as information
• Authorized placing Rt. 250 STARS Study on Jan. 27 agenda
• Authorized placing infrastructure account status, audit contract renewal, and two rezoning requests on Jan. 27 agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Augusta County Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to elect officers for 2021, hear public comments, and adopt minutes. The agenda includes a treasurer's report, director's report, and staff matters such as an aquatics report and FY22 budget preparation with FY21 budget revisions. The commission will also review by-law changes and discuss old and new business.

• Election of officers for 2021
• FY22 budget preparation and FY21 budget revisions
• Aquatics report
• By-law review and change recommendation
• Public comments

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider awarding several contracts, including for solid waste and recyclables collection, third-party revenue recovery, and a landfill agreement. The board will also hear presentations on the audit and the Middle River Regional Jail expansion, and make appointments to committees and commissions for 2021.

• Consider awarding contract to Meridian Waste for Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection
• Consider awarding contract to First Point Collection Resources, Inc. for Third Party Collections Services
• Consider agreement for the Augusta Regional Landfill
• Consider date for CARES leave extension under FFCRA Act
• Appointments to Local Emergency Planning Commission and Agricultural and Forestal District Committee

The Board awarded the solid waste and recyclables collection contract to Meridian Waste for $907,807.88, despite citizen concerns about switching from the current provider. The Board also approved a third-party collection services contract with First Point Collection Resources, Inc., extended CARES Act leave through March 31, 2021, and approved the Augusta Regional Landfill agreement. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Awarded solid waste & recyclables collection contract to Meridian Waste for $907,807.88 (7-0)
• Awarded third-party collection services contract to First Point Collection Resources, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Augusta Regional Landfill management agreement (7-0)
• Extended CARES Act leave through March 31, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved 2021 committee and commission appointments (7-0)
• Recommended dedicating Old While Hill Bridge in memory of K9 Kara (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims paid since December 1, 2020 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three land-use requests: two rezoning applications and a substantial accord determination for a large solar project. The commission will also elect officers, approve minutes, and set its 2021 meeting schedule.

• Rezone 108 acres (TMP 046 82) from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers, owned by Leslie L. and Karen A. Bell, north of Woodrow Wilson Parkway (Rt. 262) in Verona.
• Rezone ~6 acres (TMP 085A (2) 7, 9, 10) from General Agriculture to General Business and Single-Family Residential with proffers, owned by Waynesboro Nurseries, Inc., in Lyndhurst.
• Substantial accord determination for Round Hill Solar LLC's 83 MW solar energy system on ~880 acres (560 acres developed) owned by Bocock and Bradley parcels, near Guthrie Road, White Hill Road, and Tinkling Spring Road.
• Election of officers and approval of November 10, 2020 minutes.
• Adoption of 2021 meeting schedule and inclement weather resolution.

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a called meeting and a regular meeting on January 12, 2021. At the regular meeting, the Commission approved a rezoning for the Bell property (108 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers) and denied a rezoning for Waynesboro Nurseries (6 acres to General Business and Single-Family Residential) by a 5-2 vote. The Commission then considered a substantial accord determination for the Round Hill Solar project (83 MW, ~880 acres) and, after a public hearing and lengthy discussion, denied the motion to approve the substantial accord determination by a 4-3 vote. The Commission also approved the 2021 meeting schedule and the 2020 annual report.

• Approved rezoning of Bell property (108 acres) from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Waynesboro Nurseries property (6 acres) to General Business and Single-Family Residential (5-2)
• Denied substantial accord determination for Round Hill Solar LLC's 83 MW solar project (4-3)
• Denied amendment to remove parcel between White Hill and Churchmans Mill Road from substantial accord approval (5-2)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule and inclement weather resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Planning Commission Annual Report (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on four requests: two special use permits, one variance, and one variance to separate non-conforming dwellings. The board will also consider a 2021 resolution, approve minutes, and hear reports from the zoning administrator, including extension requests and a cancellation.

• Special use permit for motorcycle shows, live music, and rider training at 213 Rolling Thunder Lane, Staunton (LaddFam, Inc.)
• Special use permit for accessory building exceeding 900 sq ft at 698 Howardsville Turnpike, Stuarts Draft (Swisher)
• Variance from rear setback at 398 Cherry Grove Road, Middlebrook (Armstrong)
• Variance to separate three non-conforming dwellings at 126, 136, 138 Laurel Hill Road, Verona (Alexander Estate)
• 30-day extension for outdoor storage at Lee Jackson Highway, Staunton; 9-month extension for horse shows/weddings at 5654 Spring Hill Road, Mount Solon

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special use permit for LaddFam, Inc. to continue motorcycle shows, live music, and rider training at 213 Rolling Thunder Lane, Staunton, with conditions limiting events to 12 per year and ending by 11 p.m. The board also approved a special use permit for the Swishers' accessory building, tabled the Armstrong variance request, and approved a variance for the Alexander estate. Several administrative items, including officer elections and the 2021 meeting schedule, were approved unanimously.

• Approved LaddFam special use permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Swisher accessory building special use permit (unanimous)
• Tabled Armstrong variance request to February 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Alexander estate variance to subdivide three dwellings (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day extension for Matthew Layman special use permit (unanimous)
• Cancelled SUP#19-39 for Kenneth Ray Bradley, Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved 9-month extension for Belle Vista Farm special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 annual report and 2021 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is holding its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve the 2021 meeting schedule, adopt a tiebreaker procedure, and adopt rules of order. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Elect chairman and vice-chairman
• Approve 2021 Board Meeting schedule
• Adopt tiebreaker procedure per Section 15.2-1421
• Adopt 2021 Rules of Order

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting and unanimously elected Gerald Garber as Chairman and Butch Wells as Vice-Chairman for 2021. The Board adopted the 2021 meeting schedule, declined to adopt a tiebreaker, and adopted its Rules of Procedure. No public matters were presented.

• Elected Gerald Garber as Chairman for 2021 (6-0, Garber abstained)
• Elected Butch Wells as Vice-Chairman for 2021 (6-0, Wells abstained)
• Adopted 2021 Board meeting schedule and resolution (7-0)
• Declined to adopt a tiebreaker for 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure as presented (7-0)
• Held closed session on Augusta County Courthouse real property and legal matters (7-0)