Augusta County public meetings in 2022

Parks & Recreation Commission

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

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 2022 meeting. Members discussed potential improvements for Stuarts Draft Park, including lighted activity fields and multi-functional sports courts for basketball and pickleball.

• Approved October 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and ordinance amendments. The body will also consider funding for infrastructure projects and a multi-year waste collection contract.

• Contract award to Bobby's Towing Service for solid waste and recyclables collection in the amount of $1,052,949.00
• Rezoning requests for 1357 Jefferson Highway, 127 Tinkling Springs Drive, and 36 Parkway Lane
• Ordinance amendments regarding mini-warehouses and short-term rentals
• Funding request of $3,070.12 for Natural Chimneys Campground bath house upgrade
• Funding request of $1,380.71 for Weyers Cave Recreation & Association, Inc. parking lot lighting

The Board approved a five-year solid waste and recyclables collection contract and authorized several rezoning and ordinance changes. A request to rezone property on Tinkling Springs Drive was denied, while a request for a private school on Parkway Lane was approved. The Board also accepted the FY22 financial audit.

• Awarded $1,052,949.00 five-year solid waste contract to Bobby's Towing Service
• Approved rezoning of 36 Parkway Lane to General Business with Public Use Overlay for a private school
• Denied rezoning of 127 Tinkling Springs Drive from General Agriculture to General Business
• Postponed rezoning of 1357 Jefferson Highway until January 25, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved renewal of Middlebrook Agricultural and Forestal District for eight years
• Approved ordinance amendment allowing mini-warehouses in General Agriculture Districts via Special Use Permit
• Approved partial short-term rental ordinance amendment requiring records of occupants and rental frequency
• Approved $3,070.12 for Natural Chimneys Campground bath house upgrades and $1,380.71 for Weyers Cave Recreation parking lot lighting

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will discuss several land-use changes, including requests for apartments, a private school, and townhouses. The body will also consider renewing an agricultural district and amending zoning rules for mini-warehouses.

• Rezoning of 5.713 acres at 127 Tinkling Spring Drive for 108 apartment units
• Rezoning of 2.035 acres at 36 Parkway Lane for a private Christian school (K-8th grade)
• Rezoning of 3 acres at 1357 Jefferson Highway for townhouses
• Renewal of the Middlebrook Agricultural and Forrestal District encompassing approximately 2,200 acres
• Proposed ordinance to allow mini-warehouses in General Agriculture Districts with a Special Use Permit

The Planning Commission approved rezoning for a private school and an apartment project, as well as an amendment allowing mini-warehouses in agricultural districts. One request for townhouses was denied. The commission also elected its 2023 officers.

• Approved rezoning of 2.035 acres at 36 Parkway Lane to General Business with Public Use Overlay for a K-8 school (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 3 acres at 1357 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family to Attached Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5.713 acres at 127 Tinkling Spring Drive to General Business for 108 apartment units (3-2)
• Approved renewal of Middlebrook Agricultural and Forrestal District (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow mini-warehouses in General Agriculture Districts with Special Use Permits (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Elected Carolyn Bragg as 2023 Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Randy Harris as 2023 Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved several special use permits for a short-term rental, vehicle storage, a campground pool, an event space, and professional offices. One request for a kennel was partially approved, while dog training and field trial events were tabled.

• Approved short-term vacation rental at 81 Rocky Spring Lane (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor storage of licensed vehicles at 52 Lodge Lane (unanimous)
• Approved kennel at 982 Newport Road; tabled dog training and field trial events to Jan 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 30’ X 60’ swimming pool at 277 Lake Drive (unanimous)
• Approved enclosed patio and limit of 200 events per year at 3494 Lee Highway (unanimous)
• Approved office space and meeting rooms at 13 Swartzel Shop Road (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of time for motor vehicle repair operation on Tinkling Spring Road (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for Special Use Permits across various districts. The body decided on permits for short-term rentals, outdoor storage, a kennel, a swimming pool, an event space, and office space.

• Approved short term vacation rental at 81 Rocky Spring Lane
• Approved outdoor storage of licensed vehicles and trailers at 52 Lodge Lane
• Approved kennel at 982 Newport Road; tabled field trial events to January
• Approved 30’ X 60’ swimming pool at 277 Lake Drive campground
• Approved enclosure of patio for weddings and seasonal events at 3494 Lee Highway

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments. The body will also consider a final draft of a legislative package.

• Public hearing on Section 25-74 regarding short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals
• Public hearing on Section 25-123 regarding domestic chickens in Rural Residential Districts
• Review of the final draft of the legislative package

The Board of Supervisors approved a complete legislative package and the original language for the Certificate of Public Need program. An ordinance amendment regarding short-term rentals was postponed, and a proposed change to domestic chicken rules will be re-advertised after modifications. The Board also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved complete legislative package (7-0)
• Approved original language for Certificate of Public Need program (5-2)
• Denied language change to COPN section (2-5)
• Postponed short-term rental ordinance amendment until Dec 14, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved re-advertising modified domestic chicken ordinance changes (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 27, May 11, and Sept 28, 2022 (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a staff briefing to review reports on economic development, roads, and fire-rescue. Members will discuss a legislative package, the Board's strategic plan, and a reassessment update. The meeting includes discussions on two zoning ordinance amendments.

• Proposed zoning amendment for short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals in General Agriculture Districts
• Proposed zoning amendment for domestic chickens in Rural Residential Districts
• Review of the final draft legislative package
• Review of the October strategic plan worksession draft
• Reassessment presentation by Wampler Eanes

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing to review monthly reports and prepare the agenda for the following day's regular meeting. They authorized the inclusion of zoning amendments and legislative updates on the November 22 agenda. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss economic development, real property, and legal matters.

• Authorized placing zoning amendments for short-term rentals and domestic chickens on Nov 22 agenda
• Authorized holding legislative package updates for Nov 22 meeting
• Authorized holding Boards & Commissions/Committees discussion for Nov 22 meeting
• Accepted October 2022 Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information
• Accepted reassessment project update as information
• Accepted Strategic Plan draft and committee status as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will review a proposal to use DMV funds for dog and cat sterilization. The board will also receive an update on COPN legislation from Augusta Health and review fire-rescue fund grant recommendations.

• Allocation of $2,205.00 from DMV for dog and cat sterilization programs
• Fire-rescue fund grant review
• Update from Augusta Health on COPN legislation

The Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of DMV funds for animal sterilization and a specific fire-rescue grant. The Board also approved the consent agenda and tabled further discussion on Certificate of Public Need legislation until November 21, 2022.

• Approved allocation of $2,205.00 from DMV for dog and cat sterilization programs (7-0)
• Approved $1,402.05 Fire-Rescue Fund Grant for Swoope Volunteer Fire Company (7-0)
• Denied $25,000.00 Fire-Rescue Fund Grant for Wilson Volunteer Fire Company (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 14 and September 26 minutes and claims paid since October 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Tabled further discussion on Certificate of Public Need (COPN) legislation to November 21, 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits across various districts. Most requests for home businesses, rentals, and animal facilities were approved with conditions, while one warehouse request was denied.

• Approved year-round weddings/events at 3912 Stuarts Draft Highway
• Approved short term vacation rentals at 325 Coffman Road and 4292 Morris Mill Road
• Approved dog kennels/daycare at 544 Stribling Springs Road, 766 Frog Pond Road, and 49 Adams Lane
• Denied mini-warehouse facility on the east side of Forest Chapel Lane
• Approved daycare at 100 Foursquare Lane

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for a mini-warehouse facility due to incompatibility with the Comprehensive Plan. The Board approved several other special use permits for dog kennels, short-term rentals, a daycare, and small businesses. The minutes from the October 6, 2022, meeting were approved unanimously.

• Denied mini-warehouse facility for Hope Drive, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved daycare center for International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental for Ronald A. Boehme (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental for Linda R. Herman Family Trust (unanimous)
• Approved doggie daycare and boarding for Mark Barton and Veronica Zolotoochin (unanimous)
• Approved breeding kennel for Darlene Delores Brown or Sheri L. Sheetz (unanimous)
• Approved personal dog kennel for Stephen A. and Wanda F. Robertson (unanimous)
• Approved tree service business for Kenneth or Donna Campbell (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. They will also consider a resolution supporting a railroad track funds application for Hershey Chocolate of Virginia.

• Rezoning 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business
• Rezoning 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road from Attached Residential to General Agriculture and Single-Family Residential
• Resolution to support Hershey Chocolate of Virginia's Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds Application

The Board of Supervisors approved two rezoning requests and a resolution supporting a $450,000 state grant application for Hershey Chocolate of Virginia. Additionally, the Board voted to advertise a new domestic chicken ordinance for public hearing.

• Approved rezoning 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road from attached residential to general ag and single-family residential (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Hershey Chocolate of Virginia's $450,000 Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds application (7-0)
• Approved Domestic Chicken ordinance to be advertised for public hearing (5-2)
• Approved August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Re-appointed Patricia Katz to the Building Board of Appeals (7-0)
• Appointed Dave Brooks to the Building Board of Appeals (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review rezoning requests for properties in Waynesboro and the North River District. Members will also discuss a resolution for railroad track funds and a domestic chicken ordinance.

• Resolution to support Hershey Chocolate of Virginia's Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds Application
• Rezoning request for 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business
• Rezoning request for 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road to General Agriculture and Single-Family Residential
• Domestic Chicken Ordinance
• Quarterly Financial Report

The Board of Supervisors reviewed several monthly reports and scheduled specific items for future action. Two rezoning requests and a resolution for railroad track funds were authorized for the October 26 agenda. Other items, including a legislative package and a chicken ordinance, were held for November meetings.

• Authorized placing Hershey Chocolate of Virginia’s Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds Application on Oct 26 agenda
• Authorized placing rezoning request for 2590 Jefferson Highway on Oct 26 agenda
• Authorized placing rezoning request for Maury Mill Road on Oct 26 agenda
• Authorized holding Domestic Chicken Ordinance for Nov 22 meeting
• Authorized holding legislative package for Nov 22 meeting
• Authorized holding Boards & Commissions/Committees for Nov 22 meeting
• Authorized holding Jennings Branch Easement Alternative for a later meeting
• Accepted monthly reports for Economic Development, VDOT, Fire and Rescue, and Finance as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, projects, or contracts are listed for this meeting.

The commission received updates on the mapping of Stuarts Draft Park by Balzer and Associates, which is almost complete and will help determine best uses and possible changes. Staff reported they are actively seeking new instructors for youth programs, and the next round of trip and program offerings will be online before Christmas. No votes were taken on any substantive items; the only formal action was unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved September 2022 minutes as written (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three proposed ordinances. They will also consider a funding contribution for a community center boiler and the 2023 holiday schedule.

• Public hearings on mini-warehouses, short-term rentals, and domestic chickens ordinances
• Proposed $15,000.00 contribution from Riverheads Infrastructure for Spottswood Ruritan Club boiler replacement
• Review of 2023 holiday schedule
• Review of claims paid since September 1, 2022

The Board approved the 2023 holiday schedule (11 days) and directed staff to advertise mini-warehouse and short-term rental ordinances for public hearing. The domestic chickens ordinance was deferred to the October 24 staff briefing. A $15,000 contribution was approved for the Spottswood Community Center boiler replacement. The Board also entered closed session for real property, economic development, and legal matters.

• Approved 2023 holiday schedule (7-0)
• Directed advertising mini-warehouse ordinance for public hearing
• Directed advertising short-term rental ordinance for public hearing
• Deferred domestic chickens ordinance to October 24 staff briefing
• Approved $15,000 for Spottswood Community Center boiler replacement (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property rezoning requests. These include a request for residential lot creation on Maury Mill Road and a request for a business use on Jefferson Highway.

• Rezoning request for 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road from Attached Residential to General Agriculture and Single-Family Residential for six single family dwellings
• Rezoning request for 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business for an Airbnb

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a called meeting and a regular meeting on October 11, 2022. At the regular meeting, they unanimously approved two rezoning requests: one for Augusta Developments, LLC to rezone about 5.6 acres on Maury Mill Road from Attached Residential to General Agriculture and Single-Family Residential, and another for Urbane Venture to rezone about 1.18 acres at 2590 Jefferson Highway from Single-Family Residential to General Business. Both approvals included proffers. The minutes also noted that a tabled rezoning request for Augusta County Company, LLC had been withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning for Augusta Developments, LLC (5.6 acres, Maury Mill Rd) from Attached Residential to General Agriculture and Single-Family Residential, with proffers (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Urbane Venture (1.18 acres, 2590 Jefferson Hwy) from Single-Family Residential to General Business, with proffers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits involving retail sales, short-term rentals, and commercial storage. The board approved several requests with conditions but denied two proposals for public accommodation facilities in Waynesboro.

• Approved special use permit for outdoor furnace sales at 5713 Lee Jackson Highway
• Approved short-term rental permit at 92 Hibernia Circle
• Denied two permits for short-term rental and campground facilities at 6 and 81 Livery Lane
• Approved permit for motor vehicle repair and sales at 70 Middle Lane Road
• Approved five-year extension for a children's camp on Purple Cow Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied two special use permits for Mossy Creek Catering LLC to add up to 25 lodging units at the Stable Craft Brewery property, citing traffic and compatibility with the agricultural conservation area. The Board also approved several other special use permits for outdoor furnace display, a non-conforming building expansion, a short-term rental, a landscape business, a garage/impound lot, and a yurt dwelling. One request for a lawn/landscape business was tabled for 30 days to revise the site plan.

• Denied Mossy Creek Catering's request for 25 additional lodging units at Stable Craft Brewery (unanimous)
• Denied conversion of existing dwelling into 6 short-term rental suites at same property (unanimous)
• Approved Hays special use permit for outdoor display/sales of furnaces (unanimous)
• Approved Back special use permit to expand non-conforming building (unanimous)
• Approved Quillen/Ellinger short-term rental at 92 Hibernia Circle (unanimous)
• Approved Romero landscape business with outdoor storage (unanimous)
• Tabled Chew lawn/landscape business for 30 days to revise mulch/entrance plan (unanimous)
• Approved Hedrick garage/impound lot/vehicle sales at 70 Middle Lane Road (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and several ordinance amendments regarding campground definitions. The body will also consider a funding request for an ambulance unit and the School Board year-end fund balance.

• Rezoning 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Rezoning 0.49 acres on White Hill Road from General Agriculture to General Business
• Rezoning 12.874 acres on Goose Creek Road from General Business to Attached Residential
• Ambulance unit funding request of $322,834.00 plus a 10% contingency of $32,283.40
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 25-74 regarding campground and primitive campsite definitions

The Board of Supervisors approved three rezoning requests: Red Mill Enterprises (agriculture to industrial, 54.171 acres, with proffers), Pilot Travel Centers (agriculture to business, 0.49 acres), and Sphinx Land Development (business to attached residential, 12.874 acres, up to 150 townhomes). The Board also approved multiple amendments to Chapter 25 of the Augusta County Code, including definitions for campground, camping unit, campsite, primitive campsite, and primitive campground, and a new special use permit for primitive campgrounds in General Agriculture districts. An ordinance amendment to add civil fines for zoning violations was approved (5-2) after a motion to table failed.

• Approved Red Mill Enterprises rezoning from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers (7-0)
• Approved Pilot Travel Centers rezoning from General Agriculture to General Business (7-0)
• Approved Sphinx Land Development rezoning from General Business to Attached Residential, up to 150 townhomes (6-1)
• Approved ordinance amendments defining campground, camping unit, campsite, primitive campsite, and primitive campground (7-0 each)
• Approved special use permit for primitive campgrounds in General Agriculture districts (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment adding civil fines for zoning violations (5-2), after motions to table, lower fines, and delay effective date failed
• Approved $322,834 ambulance funding request with 10% contingency from Revenue Recovery Fund Balance (5-2)
• Approved School Board year-end fund balance of $1,331,980 placed in School Capital Improvement Program account (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss budget policy, including the School Board year-end fund balance request, and a legislative package draft. Several rezoning requests and code amendments regarding campgrounds and camping units are scheduled for consideration.

• Rezoning 54.171 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial on Mount Torrey Road
• Rezoning 0.49 acres from General Agriculture to General Business on White Hill road
• Rezoning 12.874 acres from General Business to Attached Residential on Goose Creek Road
• Code amendments defining campground, camping unit, and primitive campsite
• Amendment to allow Primitive Campgrounds in General Agriculture districts via Special Use Permit

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing and accepted several monthly reports as information. They authorized placing multiple rezoning requests, zoning code amendments (including definitions for campgrounds and primitive campgrounds), and a School Board year-end balance request on the September 28 regular meeting agenda. No final votes were taken at this briefing.

• Accepted Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information
• Authorized placing ambulance funding request on September 28 agenda
• Authorized placing School Board year-end balance request on September 28 agenda
• Consensus to add 181-64 and Certificate of Public Need to Legislative Package
• Authorized placing multiple rezoning and zoning code amendment items on September 28 agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

The commission approved the August 2022 minutes and received the September treasurer's and director's reports. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational, including updates on the Natural Chimneys camp store and new office space plans.

• Approved August 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received September treasurer's report
• Received September director's report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a funding request from the Town of Craigsville and updates regarding the Verona pedestrian project. Staff will also provide an update on health insurance for the SAW Consortium Trust.

• Town of Craigsville infrastructure funding request ($600.00)
• Update to Blanket Project Funding Resolution for VDOT transportation projects
• Route 612 Sidewalk Projects contract and AMT inspection services
• SAW Consortium Trust health insurance update

The Board approved moving employee medical, prescription drug, and stop loss coverage to Anthem, dental to United Concordia, and implementing a new voluntary vision plan with Anthem, all effective January 1, 2023. They also approved a $600 funding request for Craigsville recreation equipment, updated the Verona pedestrian project resolution, and combined Route 612 and Route 11 sidewalk projects into one contract. Eric Obaugh was appointed to the Planning Commission through June 30, 2026.

• Approved SAW Consortium health insurance switch to Anthem, United Concordia, and new vision plan (7-0)
• Approved $600 funding request for Craigsville recreation equipment (7-0)
• Approved update to Blank Project Funding Resolution for Verona pedestrian project (7-0)
• Approved combining Route 612 and Route 11 sidewalk projects into one contract with AMT inspection services (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 2022 minutes and claims (7-0)
• Appointed Eric Obaugh to Planning Commission through June 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Convened closed session for personnel and economic development discussions (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and three zoning ordinance amendments. These include proposals for industrial, commercial, and residential developments, as well as new definitions and rules for campgrounds.

• Rezoning 109.25 acres on Lee Jackson Highway for a 1,000,000 square foot distribution center
• Rezoning 0.49 acres on White Hill Road for a 10,640 square foot commercial building
• Rezoning 12.874 acres on Goose Creek Road to increase townhomes to approximately 150
• Proposed ordinance to allow Primitive Campgrounds in General Agriculture districts via Special Use Permit
• Ordinance amendments to update zoning violations and penalties to comply with Virginia State Code

The Augusta County Planning Commission approved a rezoning for Sphinx Land Development, LLC to build approximately 150 townhomes on 12.874 acres on Goose Creek Road, despite resident concerns about traffic and schools. The commission also approved a rezoning for Pilot Travel Centers for a 10,640 square foot commercial building, and tabled a request for a 1,000,000 square foot distribution center. Several zoning ordinance amendments related to campground definitions and primitive campgrounds were also approved.

• Approved rezoning for Sphinx Land Development (12.874 acres, Goose Creek Rd.) for ~150 townhomes (4-1)
• Approved rezoning for Pilot Travel Centers (0.49 acres, White Hill Rd.) for 10,640 sq ft commercial building (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning for Augusta County Company (109.25 acres, Lee Jackson Hwy.) for 1,000,000 sq ft distribution center (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to campground definition in GA districts (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding definition of camping unit (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding definition of primitive campsite (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding definition of primitive campground (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance allowing primitive campgrounds in GA districts with special use permit (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved four special use permits: a short-term vacation rental at 142 Heston Farm Lane, a wedding and event venue at 125 Berry Farm Road with conditions on events and noise, a tree service business with outdoor storage at 36 Mizer Lane, and a Dominion Power contractor storage yard at 115 Al Gore Lane. The board also granted three extensions of time and cancelled one special use permit. One permit request was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved short-term vacation rental at 142 Heston Farm Lane (unanimous)
• Approved wedding/event venue at 125 Berry Farm Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved tree service business with outdoor storage at 36 Mizer Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Dominion Power contractor storage yard at 115 Al Gore Lane (unanimous)
• Granted 60-day extension for Joseph Patterson's hauling business storage permit (unanimous)
• Cancelled Zachary Clymore's offsite storage special use permit (unanimous)
• Granted 1-year extension for Margaret Mae Davison's solar array permit (unanimous)
• Granted 1-year extension for McNett Cattle LLC's meat/feed sales permit (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed requests for special use permits regarding short-term rentals, event venues, and commercial storage. The body also granted time extensions for solar and retail projects.

• Approved short-term vacation rental at 142 Heston Farm Lane
• Approved weddings, special events, and overnight accommodations at 125 Berry Farm Road
• Approved outdoor storage for tree service business at 36 Mizer Lane
• Approved contractor's office and storage yard at 115 Al Gore Lane
• Approved 1-year extension for 1 MW solar array on Route 626

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests in the South River and Middle River Districts. Members will also consider funding for infrastructure and revolving loans for volunteer fire departments.

• Rezoning of 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Rezoning of 12.286 acres on Crimora Mine Road to Manufactured Home Park
• Revolving loan requests of $500,000.00 each for Mount Solon and Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Departments
• Infrastructure funding of $8,500.00 for Stuarts Draft Park Master Plan
• Infrastructure funding of $360.00 for Augusta Regional Dental Clinic

The Board approved reducing the ratio used to calculate personal property tax on vehicles from 100% to 92% of the JD Power pricing guide, providing temporary tax relief due to COVID-19-related vehicle value appreciation. A separate motion to lower the tax rate from $2.60 to $2.50 failed. The Board also approved a resolution formalizing the 92% ratio for the 2022 tax year.

• Approved reducing the personal property tax assessment ratio from 100% to 92% for 2022 (motion carried 5-2).
• Denied a motion to lower the personal property tax rate from $2.60 to $2.50 (motion failed 2-5).
• Approved a resolution to implement the 92% ratio for temporary tax relief due to vehicle appreciation from COVID-19 (unanimous).
• Approved postponing the Red Mill Enterprises rezoning request to September 28, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved a resolution extending interim financing for Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport hangar development (unanimous).
• Approved infrastructure adds/deletes and funding requests for Stuarts Draft Park ($8,500) and Augusta Regional Dental Clinic ($360) (unanimous).
• Approved $500,000 revolving loans each for Mount Solon and Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Departments (unanimous).
• Approved an updated ECC Pay and Classification Study with a $112,344 FY23 budget increase (unanimous).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review two rezoning requests and funding for local projects. Staff will provide reports on economic development, roads, fire and rescue, and quarterly finances.

• Rezoning request for 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Rezoning request for 12.286 acres on Crimora Mine Road from General Agriculture to Manufactured Home Park
• Infrastructure funding request of $8,500.00 for Stuarts Draft Park Master Plan
• Infrastructure funding request of $360.00 for Augusta Regional Dental Clinic dental chair replacement
• Resolution to extend interim financing for a Shenandoah Valley Airport hangar development

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing meeting on August 22, 2022, accepting several monthly reports as information and authorizing placement of multiple items on the August 24 regular meeting agenda. No final decisions or votes on substantive matters were made during this meeting.

• Accepted Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted VDOT monthly report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information
• Authorized placing 2021/2022 Revolving Loan request on Aug 24 agenda
• Authorized placing Infrastructure Adds/Deletes on Aug 24 agenda
• Authorized placing Shenandoah Valley Airport resolution on Aug 24 agenda
• Authorized placing Stuarts Draft Park Master Plan ($8,500) and Augusta Regional Dental Clinic ($360) infrastructure requests on Aug 24 agenda
• Authorized placing two rezoning requests (Red Mill Enterprises and Hope Drive Park) on Aug 24 agenda

Parks & Recreation Commission

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

The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the possibility of offering eGaming, but no decision was made as the department is still in the research phase. The July minutes were approved unanimously. A new painting instructor will offer classes starting after the new year. The Commission also discussed acquiring AEDs for spectators at games, with further talks planned with fire departments and schools.

• Approved July 2022 minutes unanimously

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a contribution agreement with the Economic Development Authority and the conveyance of 15 acres of Mill Place land to the EDA for CAVA Foods. Additionally, the Board will consider a resolution regarding personal property tax relief rates for qualifying vehicles.

• Contribution agreement between County of Augusta and the Economic Development Authority
• Conveyance of 15 acres of Mill Place land to the EDA for CAVA Foods
• Resolution establishing the rate of tax relief for qualifying vehicles

The Board approved conveying 15 acres of Mill Place land to the Economic Development Authority for CAVA Foods, which plans to invest $37.5 million and create 52 jobs. It also adopted a resolution authorizing the Chair to sign real estate documents, approved a tourism contribution agreement, set the 2022 personal property tax relief rate at 26%, and approved the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous except the real estate resolution (4-2) and tourism agreement (4-2).

• Approved 15-acre land conveyance to EDA for CAVA Foods (6-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Chair to sign real estate documents (4-2)
• Approved tourism contribution agreement with EDA for SNP Trust (4-2)
• Approved 2022 Personal Property Tax Relief Act resolution at 26% rate (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 8 and July 25 minutes and claims (6-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Goodloe to SAW-MPO (6-0)
• Re-appointed Leon Bartley to Parks & Recreation Commission (6-0)
• Appointed Timothy Fitzgerald to Blue Ridge Tunnel Foundation (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests to allow for a manufactured home park expansion and general industrial use. The commission will also receive an update on a short-term rental ordinance amendment.

• Rezoning request for 12.286 acres on Crimora Mine Road from General Agriculture to Manufactured Home Park for 50 single-wide homes
• Rezoning request for 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road (Route 624) from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Update on ordinance amendment concerning short term rentals

The Augusta County Planning Commission denied a rezoning request from Hope Drive Park, LLC to expand a mobile home park on Crimora Mine Road, citing unresolved fire flow and sewage treatment concerns. The commission approved a rezoning request from Red Mill Enterprises, LLC for a 54.171-acre parcel on Mount Torrey Road, with conditions to maintain a landscaping buffer and consider relocating truck parking. The commission also approved amendments to the short-term rental ordinance, removing primitive camping and requiring owners to reside on-site or adjacent.

• Denied Hope Drive Park rezoning for mobile home expansion (4-2)
• Approved Red Mill Enterprises rezoning to General Industrial with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental ordinance amendment with owner residency requirement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits and one zoning appeal. The board granted approvals with conditions for various businesses and residential uses, while upholding a zoning administrator's decision regarding a short-term rental.

• Approved special use permit for a restaurant at 2542 East Side Highway
• Approved special use permit for a short term vacation rental at 368 Varner Road
• Approved special use permit for an extended stay campground at 219 Anderson School Road
• Upheld zoning administrator's decision regarding a short term rental at 187 Todd Road
• Approved one-year time extensions for a slaughter/butcher shop at 36 Lebanon Church Road and a 199’ wireless tower on Howardsville Turnpike

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved six special use permits for a restaurant, short-term vacation rental, accessory building, contractor office, dog kennel, and extended stay campground, each with conditions. The Board also upheld the Zoning Administrator's decision that a short-term rental at 187 Todd Road was in violation of the ordinance. One request from Dominion VA Power was tabled to September 1, 2022, and two extension of time requests were approved.

• Approved Ashley Carter's restaurant special use permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Sean P. Harvey and Laura Beth Dawson's short-term vacation rental permit (unanimous)
• Approved Jeremy P. or Megan M. Roach's accessory building permit (unanimous)
• Approved Erix J. Lagos-Diaz and Sarah R. Lagos's contractor office permit (unanimous)
• Approved Kristen Heitzer's dog kennel permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Dawn Vallimont's extended stay campground permit (4-1, Thacker opposed)
• Upheld Zoning Administrator's decision on short-term rental violation at 187 Todd Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Dominion VA Power's special use permit to September 1, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the sale of Beverley Manor Elementary and Verona Elementary School. Other items include infrastructure funding for local fire companies and a request to increase the Treasurer's tax refund authority.

• Sale of Beverley Manor Elementary and Verona Elementary School
• $7,855.01 for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company
• $1,818.75 each for Stuarts Draft and Wilson Volunteer Fire Departments
• Increase Treasurer's tax refund authority from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00
• School Board bridge loan request for middle school construction projects

The Board approved an $8.2 million bridge loan for the Riverheads and Buffalo Gap Middle School construction projects, along with several infrastructure funding requests and a new broadband payment plan. The Board also approved updated meeting guidelines with a three-minute individual and five-minute group public comment limit, after several amendments failed. A public hearing on the sale of Beverley Manor and Verona Elementary Schools was held with no action taken.

• Approved $8.2M bridge loan for school construction (7-0)
• Approved $7,855.01 for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company equipment (7-0)
• Approved $1,818.75 each for defibrillators for Stuarts Draft and Wilson Volunteer Fire Departments (7-0)
• Approved increasing Treasurer's tax refund authority from $5,000 to $10,000 (7-0)
• Approved broadband annual payment plan up to $2.5M/year for 4 years (7-0)
• Approved meeting guidelines with 3-minute individual, 5-minute group comment limits (5-2)
• Approved amending guidelines to allow speaker sign-up 30 minutes after meeting start (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and Overlook Subdivision street addition (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff briefing to discuss the sale of two elementary schools and a bridge loan for middle school construction. Members will also review a request to increase the Treasurer's tax refund authority. The meeting includes reports on economic development, VDOT roads, and fire and rescue.

• Proposed increase of Treasurer's tax refund authority from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00
• Public hearings on the sale of Beverley Manor Elementary and Verona Elementary School
• Infrastructure funding for Dooms Volunteer Fire Company ($7,855.01)
• Infrastructure funding for Stuarts Draft and Wilson Volunteer Fire Departments ($1,818.75 each)
• School Board bridge loan request for middle school construction projects

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing and took no final votes on substantive matters. It authorized placing several items on the July 27, 2022 regular meeting agenda, including a street addition for Overlook Subdivision, a Treasurer's tax refund authority increase, infrastructure funding requests for fire departments, a School Board bridge loan, a broadband payment plan, updated Board meeting guidelines, and a public hearing on the sale of Beverley Manor and Verona Elementary Schools. The Board also entered closed session and certified compliance with open meeting requirements.

• Authorized placing Overlook Subdivision street addition on July 27 Consent Agenda
• Authorized placing Treasurer's tax refund authority increase ($5,000 to $10,000) on July 27 agenda
• Authorized placing infrastructure funding requests (Dooms VFC $7,855.01; Stuarts Draft and Wilson VFDs $1,818.75 each) on July 27 agenda
• Authorized placing School Board bridge loan request on July 27 agenda
• Authorized placing School Board broadband annual payment plan on July 27 agenda
• Authorized placing updated Board meeting guidelines on July 27 agenda
• Authorized placing public hearing on sale of Beverley Manor and Verona Elementary Schools on July 27 agenda
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to conduct regular business including the adoption of minutes and reports from the Treasurer and Director. The agenda includes sections for matters presented by the Commission and staff, as well as old and new business.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the June 2022 minutes unanimously. The director reported that online registration for programs and trips will begin August 20, and the Crimora Park boat launch is planned for early summer 2023. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved June 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a special event facility request for 1 Tribe, LLC at 877 Todd Road, but approved a modified permit for food truck, retail meat sales, and short-term rentals. Other special use permits for deer processing, short-term rentals, a larger garage, and hemp sales were approved. The Stokesville Owners Group request was approved with conditions prohibiting weddings and road-based bike events.

• Denied special event facility for 1 Tribe at 877 Todd Road (3-1)
• Approved food truck, retail meat sales, short-term rentals for 1 Tribe at 877 Todd Road (3-1)
• Approved special use permit for 1 Tribe at 1082 Todd Road with 8-person limit (unanimous)
• Approved deer processing permit for Michael Dawson (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental for Sorensen at 879 Frog Pond Road (unanimous)
• Approved short-term rental for Deblock/Mason at 237 Baynes Road (unanimous)
• Approved larger accessory dwelling for Simmers at 1617 Laurel Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved larger garage for Hostetter (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the VDOT 6-year plan and two rezoning requests. The body is also considering resolutions for Smart Scale transportation projects and infrastructure funding.

• Rezoning of 3.8 acres east of Troxell Lane from Single Family Residential 15 to General Agriculture
• Rezoning of 0.26 acres at 33 Depot Road from General Business to General Agriculture
• Smart Scale Round 5 projects including I-64 and US 250 Exit 99 and Route 256/I-81 interchange
• Stormwater project funding for Kensington Drive in the amount of $4,105.00
• Right-of-way clearing funding in the amount of $3,975.00

The Board approved funding for school safety measures, including approximately $2 million for twelve School Resource Officers (with $954,000 from ARPA funds) and $250,000 for school safety equipment. The Board also rescinded the creation of a donation account for body cameras, approved the VDOT 6-Year Plan, denied a rezoning request on Troxell Lane, approved a rezoning for Gold Shop Inc., and awarded a reassessment contract to Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group.

• Approved $2M for 12 School Resource Officers, $954K from ARPA (7-0)
• Approved $250K for school safety equipment via ARPA (7-0)
• Rescinded donation account for body cameras (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved VDOT 6-Year Plan (7-0)
• Denied rezoning request by Dillon and Erica Sipe (7-0)
• Approved rezoning request by Gold Shop, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Smart Scale Round 5 resolutions of support (7-0)
• Awarded reassessment contract to Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review resolutions of support for several Smart Scale transportation projects. Members will also discuss a contract award for reassessment and two specific rezoning requests. The meeting includes staff reports on economic development and fire and rescue.

• Smart Scale Round 5 projects including I-64 and US 250 Exit 99 and Route 256/I-81 Interchange
• Intent to award reassessment contract to Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group
• Rezoning request for 0.26 acres at 33 Depot Road in Weyers Cave to General Agriculture
• Rezoning request for 3.8 acres east of Troxell Lane in Staunton to General Agriculture
• Proposed Sign Ordinance amendments

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing meeting and authorized placing several items on the June 22, 2022 regular meeting agenda, including the VDOT FY23 Secondary Six-Year Plan, Smart Scale Round 5 resolutions of support, an animal shelter MOU, donation account changes, Verona Elementary School ballfield improvements, a reassessment contract award, and two rezoning requests. The board also accepted monthly reports from Economic Development and Fire and Rescue as information, and discussed proposed Sign Ordinance amendments. No final decisions were made on these items; they were only scheduled for the next regular meeting.

• Authorized placing VDOT FY23 Secondary Six-Year Plan on June 22 agenda
• Authorized placing Smart Scale Round 5 resolutions of support on June 22 agenda
• Authorized placing animal shelter MOU on June 22 agenda
• Authorized placing donation account changes on June 22 agenda
• Authorized placing Verona Elementary ballfield funding request on June 22 agenda
• Authorized placing reassessment contract award to Wampler-Eanes on June 22 agenda
• Authorized placing two rezoning requests on June 22 agenda
• Accepted Economic Development and Fire and Rescue monthly reports as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to review the Treasurer's Report and Director's Report. The agenda includes a report on Parks & Recreation Capital Improvements.

• Parks & Recreation Capital Improvements Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the May minutes unanimously and received the June Treasurer's and Director's reports. Discussions covered the new office space design, fall guide pricing challenges, increased swim lesson demand, and potential partnerships for swim lessons. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved May 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and one zoning ordinance amendment. The body will also consider a resolution for E. Thomas Jennings.

• Rezoning request for 0.26 acres at 33 Depot Road, Weyers Cave, from General Business to General Agriculture
• Rezoning request for 3.8 acres east of Troxell Lane, Staunton, from Single Family Residential 15 to General Agriculture
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Section 25-74 regarding short-term rentals, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals in General Agriculture Districts
• Resolution for E. Thomas Jennings

The Augusta County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request by Gold Shop, Inc. to change 0.26 acres from General Business to General Agriculture, and denied a rezoning request by Dillon and Erica Sipe for 3.8 acres from Single Family Residential 15 to General Agriculture. The commission also tabled an ordinance amendment regarding short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts in General Agriculture districts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Gold Shop, Inc. rezoning (0.26 acres, 33 Depot Rd., Weyers Cave) (unanimous)
• Denied Sipe rezoning request (3.8 acres, Troxell Ln., Staunton) (unanimous)
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution thanking Commissioner Jennings (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a resolution regarding a courthouse referendum. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Valley Community Services Board and the review of claims paid since May 1, 2022.

• Courthouse referendum resolution
• Valley Community Services Board presentation by Kimberly McClanahan
• Claims paid since May 1, 2022

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution petitioning the circuit court for a writ of election on the November 8, 2022 referendum to relocate the Augusta County Courthouse from Staunton to Verona. The Board also adopted a new rule requiring a two-week waiting period before voting on items first presented by a Board member, unless deemed an emergency. A motion to allow up to 15 minutes of debate before calling the question failed.

• Approved resolution petitioning circuit court for courthouse removal election (7-0)
• Adopted rule requiring two-week wait before voting on new Board member items (5-2)
• Defeated amendment allowing 15 minutes of debate before calling the question (2-5)
• Defeated motion to delay the new rules addition (3-4)
• Approved giving Chairman authority over body camera account donations until guidelines set (6-1)
• Appointed Pam Carter to Shenandoah Valley Partnership (7-0)
• Appointed Frank Pyanoe to Valley Community Services Board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 29 and April 13 meetings (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits for businesses and property improvements. Most requests were approved with conditions, while one request regarding the Stokesville Campground was tabled.

• Special Use Permit for weddings and events at 3912 Stuarts Draft Highway (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for meat sales at 5289 Spring Hill Road (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for outdoor food trailer storage at 222 Pond Gap Lane (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for landscaping business at 1359 Long Meadow Road (Approved w/conditions)
• Special Use Permit for mini-warehouse units at 19 Scenic Highway (Approved w/conditions)

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved five special use permits for a wedding venue, meat sales, food trailer storage, a landscaping business, and mini-warehouses, each with conditions. It tabled a request for weddings, bike events, and short-term rentals at Stokesville Campground until July 7, 2022, pending a community meeting. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved special use permit for weddings at 3912 Stuarts Draft Highway with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for retail/wholesale meat sales at 5289 Spring Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor storage of two food trailers at 222 Pond Gap Lane (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for landscaping business at 1359 Long Meadow Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for mini-warehouses at 19 Scenic Highway (unanimous)
• Tabled special use permit for Stokesville Campground events to July 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for dog kennel at 155 Harris Hill Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a rezoning request in Weyers Cave and an ordinance amendment regarding domestic chickens. Members will also discuss ARPA funding for Government Center projects and options for the property reassessment process.

• Rezoning request for 1.68 acres off Keezletown Road (Route 750) for Comsonics Properties LLC
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 25 regarding domestic chickens in Single Family Residential districts
• ARPA funding for Government Center renovations and storm sewer
• Reassessment process options, including a potential delay to January 1, 2025
• Tax refund request from Paul Farmer for $5,831.45

The Board approved a rezoning request from Comsonics Properties LLC to allow a water storage tank, and approved an ordinance amendment regulating domestic chickens in residential districts. A resolution supporting US Bicycle Route 211 failed. The Board also approved ARPA-funded Government Center renovations and storm sewer repairs, and moved forward with a five-year reassessment.

• Approved Comsonics Properties LLC rezoning for water storage tank (7-0)
• Approved domestic chicken ordinance amendment (5-2)
• Denied US Bicycle Route 211 resolution (3-4)
• Approved Government Center renovations (5-2)
• Approved Government Center storm sewer repairs (7-0)
• Approved five-year reassessment and contract re-bid (7-0)
• Approved $5,831.45 tax refund to Paul Farmer (7-0)
• Approved body camera capital account and grant research (5-2)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss ARPA funding for Government Center renovations and storm sewers. The agenda includes a discussion on the property reassessment process and a $5,831.45 tax refund request from Paul Farmer.

• Rezoning request for 1.68 acres off Keezletown Road (Route 750) owned by Comsonics Properties LLC
• Tax refund request from Mr. Paul Farmer in the amount of $5,831.45
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 25 regarding domestic chickens in Single Family Residential Districts
• Discussion of ARPA funding for Government Center renovations and storm sewer
• Discussion of property reassessment process and potential delay to January 1, 2025

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors met in a staff briefing and took no final votes on substantive matters. The Board authorized placing several items on the May 25, 2022 regular meeting agenda, including ARPA-funded Government Center renovations and storm sewer work, a reassessment update, a tax refund request, a resolution for US Bicycle Route 211, and multiple planning commission items. The Board also agreed to advertise a public hearing for an agriculture district zoning amendment and approved a separate courthouse booth at the county fair.

• Authorized placing Government Center renovations and storm sewer ARPA funding on May 25 agenda
• Authorized placing reassessment update (including re-bid and potential delay to Jan 1, 2025) on May 25 agenda
• Authorized placing $5,831.45 tax refund request from Paul Farmer on May 25 agenda
• Authorized placing US Bicycle Route 211 resolution on May 25 agenda
• Authorized placing rezoning request (Comsonics Properties, Keezletown Road) on May 25 agenda
• Authorized placing domestic chickens ordinance amendment on May 25 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on General Agriculture District zoning amendment
• Agreed to have a separate courthouse booth at Augusta County Fair

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will conduct a regular meeting including reports from the Treasurer and Director. A report on Parks & Recreational Amenities Projects is scheduled for the June meeting.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Parks & Recreational Amenities Projects report (scheduled for June)

The Augusta County Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 18, 2022, and approved the April 2022 minutes unanimously. The treasurer's report noted that AED units will be added to both buses, with training for drivers and staff to follow. The director's report covered the camp store closure during the Red Wing Roots festival and a potential September date for the Stonewall Brigade Band performance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Noted AED units to be added to both buses
• Discussed camp store closure during Red Wing Roots festival
• Discussed potential September 17 weekend for Stonewall Brigade Band

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The body will also consider a contract amendment for architecture and engineering services regarding the courthouse.

• Proposed budget for FY2022-2023
• Contract amendment for courthouse architecture/engineering services
• Apraxia Awareness Day Proclamation

The Board approved the FY 2022-23 budget with amendments to transfer $16,822 from contingency for court clerk supplements and allocate the remaining $430,889 to the Courthouse Capital Account. A motion to fund additional sheriff's deputies and school resource officers failed. The Board also approved a contract amendment with Mosely Architects for courthouse design work.

• Approved FY 2022-23 budget with contingency changes (4-2)
• Denied motion to fund $341,714 for sheriff's deputies and school resource officers (2-4)
• Tabled motion to place body/dash camera referendum on November ballot (5-1)
• Approved $558,795 contract amendment with Mosely Architects for courthouse design (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including March 23, 2022 minutes and claims (6-0)
• Appointed Louis Miller to Broadband Committee and Stephanie Huffman to Valley Community Services Board (6-0)
• Re-appointed nine members to various boards and commissions (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request in Weyers Cave and an amendment to zoning rules for domestic chickens. The body will also review minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting.

• Rezoning request for 1.68 acres owned by Comsonics Properties LLC off Keezletown Road (Route 750) to General Industrial with a Public Use Overlay
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Section 25-133 regarding domestic chickens in Single Family Residential (SF) Districts

The Augusta County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from Comsonics Properties LLC to allow a water storage tank and booster station on Keezletown Road, and approved amendments to the domestic chicken ordinance removing certain conditions. Both decisions were made at the May 10, 2022 regular meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 1.68 acres for public use overlay (unanimous)
• Approved chicken ordinance amendments removing conditions 9, 12, 13, 18 (5-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed and voted on several requests for special use permits and one variance. These requests involve home-based businesses, structural alterations, and commercial storage across various districts.

• Special Use Permit for contractors office and vehicle storage at 1676 East Side Highway
• Special Use Permit for dog grooming business at 71 Hermitage Road
• Special Use Permit for motor vehicle repair on Parkersburg Turnpike (Route 254)
• Special Use Permit for short term vacation rental at 607 Gibbs Road
• Variance to extend a non-conforming structure at 1105 Laurel Hill Road

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved all eight special use permit requests and one variance on the agenda, each with specific conditions. The board also approved a 30-day extension of time for Benjamin R. Gee's firewood processing permit. No requests were denied or tabled.

• Approved special use permit for contractor office and outdoor storage at 1676 East Side Highway (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for dog grooming business at 71 Hermitage Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit to alter non-conforming dwelling at 1904 Jefferson Highway (3-0, one abstention)
• Approved special use permit for motor vehicle repair at Parkersburg Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for short-term vacation rental at 607 Gibbs Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for business storage building at Keezletown Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit to continue excavating business at 17 Romaine Lane (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for accessory building at 229 Old Laurel Hill Road (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved the revised FY2021-22 budget totaling $299,842,293, including appropriations for all county funds. The Board postponed approval of the proposed FY2022-23 budget ($337,363,326) to the May 11, 2022 meeting, after a motion to fund body cameras and additional sheriff personnel failed. The Board also approved the 2022 tax rates, keeping real estate at $0.63 and personal property rates unchanged.

• Approved revised FY2021-22 budget of $299,842,293 (7-0)
• Postponed FY2022-23 budget approval to May 11, 2022 (5-2)
• Approved 2022 tax rates: real estate $0.63, personal property $2.60 and $2.00 (5-2)
• Approved Stone Valley PUD zoning change for 26 townhouse lots on 3.78 acres (7-0)
• Approved Melinda S. Smale comprehensive plan future land use amendment to Urban Open Space (6-1)
• Approved $30,000 for Stump Elementary playground from four district P&R funds (7-0)
• Approved VATI 2022 fiscal agent agreement for regional broadband grant (7-0)
• Adopted Hershey Company 40th anniversary resolution (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss potential FY23 budget revisions and a fiscal agent agreement for a regional broadband grant. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning and land use amendments. Members will also review a funding request for the Stump Elementary playground.

• Proposed zoning change for 3.7 acres on Fossil Drive from Limited Business to Attached Residential for 26 townhouse lots
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment for 33.5 acres at Woodrow Wilson Parking and Middlebrook Road to Urban Open Space
• Discussion of VATI 2022 fiscal agent agreement for regional broadband grant
• Discussion of FY23 budget revisions
• Proposed ordinance amendments regarding domestic chickens in Single Family Residential Districts

The Board accepted monthly reports from Economic Development, VDOT, and Fire and Rescue as information. It authorized placing a Planning Commission public hearing on the April 27 agenda and advertising for a public hearing on proposed amendments to Article XI (Single Family Residential Districts) regarding domestic chickens. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Accepted Economic Development monthly report as information
• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information
• Authorized placing Planning Commission public hearing on April 27 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on chicken ordinance amendments

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will meet to review reports and conduct general business.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to receive input on the 2021-2022 revised budget, the 2022-2023 proposed budget, and 2022 tax rates. The board will also consider a land withdrawal from an agricultural district and a waterline easement.

• Proposed 2022 real estate tax rate of $0.63
• Proposed 2022 personal property tax rates of $2.60 (auto/motorcycle) and $2.00 (business/machinery)
• Ordinance amendment to remove 93 acres from Crimora-Madrid Agricultural and Forestal District
• Augusta County Service Authority waterline easement
• Contribution agreement for Tourism Grant Program

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will discuss the Capital Improvements Plan and Budget. The body will hold public hearings regarding two requests to amend land use maps and zoning ordinances.

• Request to change 33.5 acres at Woodrow Wilson Parkway and Middlebrook Road from Low Density Residential to Urban Open Space
• Request to change 3.7 acres on Fossil Drive from Limited Business to Attached Residential for 26 townhouse lots
• Discussion of Capital Improvements Plan and Budget

The Augusta County Planning Commission held a called meeting and a regular meeting on April 12, 2022. At the regular meeting, they unanimously approved the Capital Improvements Plan and Budget, and approved two rezoning requests: one to change the Future Land Use Map for a 33.5-acre portion of Melinda S. Smale's property to Urban Open Space for a conservation easement, and another to change zoning for 3.7 acres in the Stone Valley PUD from Limited Business to Attached Residential for 26 townhouse lots. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Capital Improvements Plan and Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Future Land Use Map amendment for 33.5 acres to Urban Open Space for conservation easement (unanimous)
• Approved Stone Valley PUD zoning change from Limited Business to Attached Residential for 26 townhouse lots (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed requests for special use permits and variances across multiple districts. The body decided on applications for vacation rentals, business operations, and construction projects.

• Approved short term vacation rental at 1266 Hermitage Road
• Denied short term campground on south side of Route 720 (Morris Mill Road)
• Approved concrete batching plant at 176 Triangle Drive
• Approved variance for airport hangar height at Valley Church Road and Moss Lane
• Approved one year extension for 3.88 MW solar energy facility near Long Meadow Road

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a special use permit for a five-yurt campground on Morris Mill Road due to neighbor concerns about noise, traffic, and visual impact. The board approved special use permits for a short-term vacation rental, an accessory garage, a tree service and landscaping business, a concrete batching plant, and a variance for a hangar height. It also approved extensions of time for several other permits and continued one request.

• Denied short-term campground special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved short-term vacation rental at 1266 Hermitage Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved accessory garage at 17 Hidden Valley Court with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved tree service and landscaping business at 72 Union Church Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved concrete batching plant at 176 Triangle Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved hangar height variance with tax map correction (unanimous)
• Continued Brandon Turner special use permit to October 6, 2022, allowing temporary business use of Koogler Hill Lane (unanimous)
• Approved six-month extension for Brandon Turner's property maintenance permit (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors reviewed the FY2022-23 budget and approved amendments to be advertised, increasing the General Fund to $114,727,590. Revisions included restoring capital funding, adding a reassessment, funding a part-time technician and school resource officers, and increasing contingency funds, offset by higher personal property values.

• Advertised FY2022-23 General Fund budget of $114,727,590
• Restored capital funding of $1,078,571
• Added $529,185 for reassessment
• Added $18,241 for part-time technician
• Added $290,000 for two School Resource Officers
• Increased contingency by $454,324
• Increased personal property values revenue by $2,370,321

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a series of meetings to review the county's financial plan. Discussions include revenues, expenditures, school board updates, and tax rates.

• Five-year financial plan overview
• School Board/agencies budget update
• Capital budget discussion
• Tax rates and fees review
• Budget advertisement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of general obligation school bonds. The body will also consider a pay and classification study and provide direction on a building expansion for the Churchville Volunteer Fire Dept.

• Proposed bond issuance up to $68,900,000.00 for Buffalo Gap Middle School and Riverheads Middle School
• Approval of pay and classification study
• Churchville Volunteer Fire Dept. building expansion direction
• Hearthstone Dam presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding bond issuance for the Middle School project. Members will also discuss the approval of a pay and classification study. Other items include reports on economic development, VDOT roads, and fire and rescue.

• Public hearing on Middle School Project Bond Issuance
• Discussion on approval of pay and classification study
• VDOT Exit 235 Study presentation
• Smart Scale application update
• Recycling annual report presentation

The Board of Supervisors held a staff briefing and accepted multiple reports as information, including economic development, VDOT, fire and rescue, clerk's office, and recycling. It authorized placing the Churchville Fire Department building expansion and the pay and classification study on the March 23 regular meeting agenda. No final decisions were made; all items were either informational or agenda placements.

• Authorized placing Churchville Fire Department building expansion on March 23 agenda
• Authorized placing pay and classification study on March 23 agenda
• Accepted February 2022 Economic Development report as information
• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Smart Scale application update as information
• Accepted Exit 235 Study presentation as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue monthly report as information
• Accepted Recycling Committee Annual Report as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss financial reports and budget updates. Staff will present information regarding recreation grants and budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Recreation Grants and Subsidies for 2021
• Updated Balance Sheets for Recreation Infrastructure & Matching Grant Accounts
• FY22 Budget Revisions
• New FY23 Requested Budget

The Augusta County Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously endorsed the FY22 budget revisions and the proposed FY23 operations and capital budget as presented by the Director, including a new full-time Program Coordinator position, $20,000 for a Natural Chimneys master plan, and $220,000 to replace picnic tables and campfire rings. The Commission also approved the February 2022 minutes and the March Treasurer's report. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Endorsed FY22 budget revisions and FY23 proposed operations and capital budget (unanimous)
• Approved February 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March Treasurer's report (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider an amendment to remove open space real estate from the land use assessment program. Other items include a fencing project at Natural Chimneys and lease agreements for the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center.

• Amendment to Augusta County Code Section 22-15 regarding land use taxation
• $23,333.00 funding request for Natural Chimneys fence project
• Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center Member Lease Agreement and Resolution
• Infrastructure funding request for an open top container for Augusta Springs

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several requests for special use permits including vacation rentals, business offices, and commercial operations. The board approved two permits with conditions, denied two, and tabled one for a future date.

• Approved permit for a short term vacation rental at 1617 Laurel Hill Road
• Approved permit for administrative office addition at 256 and 348 Lake Road
• Denied permit for an RC flying field at 2073 Howardsville Turnpike
• Denied permit for a sawmill operation on the north side of Churchville Avenue
• Approved one-year extension for a fitness center/gymnasium at 200 Hammond Lane

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a special use permit for a sawmill operation due to the applicant's history of non-compliance and concerns about traffic and property values. The Board tabled a request to amend a special use permit for business traffic on Koogler Hill Lane until April 7, 2022. The Board approved special use permits for a short-term vacation rental, an addition to a beach house for administrative offices, and a one-year extension for a fitness center project. A request for an RC flying field was denied due to noise and proximity to neighbors.

• Approved special use permit for short-term vacation rental at 1617 Laurel Hill Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Brandon Turner's request to amend operating condition for business traffic on Koogler Hill Lane (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 15' x 45' addition to beach house for offices at 256 and 348 Lake Road (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for RC flying field at 2073 Howardsville Turnpike (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for sawmill operation on Churchville Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Brandon Turner's extension of time request (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of time for Victory Worship Center and World Outreach (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider renaming the Oak Grove voting precinct to Rolla. They will also consider funding a streetlight request using $220.69 from Pastures Infrastructure.

• Proposed name change for Oak Grove voting precinct to Rolla
• Streetlight funding request of $220.69 from Pastures Infrastructure 8014-113
• Withdrawal of Stone Valley Planned Unit Development zoning amendment

The Board approved renaming the Oak Grove voting precinct to Rolla, approved $220.69 in Pastures infrastructure funding for a streetlight on Breezewood Drive, and adopted a resolution commending the Stuarts Draft High School cheerleading team. A request to rezone 3.02 acres in the Stone Valley PUD from Limited Business to Multi-Family Residential was withdrawn by the applicant. The Board also approved the consent agenda and entered closed session for personnel, economic development, and real property discussions.

• Approved precinct name change from Oak Grove to Rolla (7-0)
• Approved $220.69 streetlight funding for Breezewood Drive from Pastures infrastructure (7-0)
• Adopted resolution commending Stuarts Draft High School cheerleading team (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 5, 2022 organizational meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Committee review of rezoning resubmittal fees (7-0)
• Withdrawn by applicant: Stone Valley PUD rezoning for 48 apartment units
• Entered closed session for personnel, economic development, and real property (7-0)
• Certified closed session compliance (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review annual reports from the library, building inspections, zoning appeals, and the planning commission. Discussion includes a public safety pay study, updates on middle school construction, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

• Public Safety Pay Study results discussion
• Middle School project update
• ARPA funding update
• Stone Valley Planned Unit Development rezoning request withdrawn by applicant
• Discussion of precinct name change from Oak Grove to Rolla

The Board accepted multiple informational reports and updates, including economic development, VDOT, fire and rescue, public safety pay study, library, building inspection, zoning appeals, planning commission, middle school project, and ARPA funding. The only substantive decision was directing staff not to submit the Route 250 STARS project for Smart Scale pre-application. The Board also authorized placing several items on the next regular meeting agenda, including a withdrawn rezoning request and a precinct name change, and authorized advertising for a public hearing on a code amendment.

• Directed staff not to submit Route 250 STARS project (unanimous)
• Authorized placing Stone Valley PUD withdrawn request on Feb 23 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on Code Section 22-15 amendment
• Authorized placing precinct name change from Oak Grove to Rolla on Feb 23 agenda
• Accepted all monthly/annual reports as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will elect its officers for 2022 and review financial reports. Staff will provide updates on the Dooms Crossing Public Access site development and balance sheets for specific grant accounts.

• Election of officers for 2022
• Balance sheets for Recreation Infrastructure & Matching Grant Accounts
• Update on Dooms Crossing Public Access site development

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously re-elected Larry Curry as Chair and Samantha Bosserman as Vice Chair for 2022. The Commission approved the December 2021 minutes as written and took no other formal votes. Staff reported on upcoming improvements to the Government Center, including artificial turf fields and a gym, pending Board of Supervisors approval of $20-30,000 for master planning. A groundbreaking for the Dooms Crossing Public Access site is planned for April.

• Approved Larry Curry remaining as Chair for 2022, motion carried unanimously
• Approved Samantha Bosserman as Vice Chair for 2022, motion carried unanimously
• Approved December 2021 minutes as written, motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:02pm, motion carried unanimously

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment for redistricting voting precincts and polling places. The body will also consider arts grants and a street addition for a local subdivision.

• Public hearing on redistricting voting precincts and polling places
• Arts grants totaling $3,166.67 each for Staunton/Augusta Art Center, ShenanArts, and Stonewall Brigade Band
• Street addition for Valley Manor Subdivision
• Resolution regarding I-81/I-64

The Board of Supervisors approved a redistricting ordinance that redraws voting precincts and polling places across Augusta County, including splitting the Fort Defiance precinct, creating a new Mount Vernon precinct, and combining Churchville precincts. The Board also adopted a resolution urging the Commonwealth to use infrastructure funds to add a third lane to the I-81/64 corridor through Augusta and Rockbridge counties. Additionally, the Board approved the annual arts grant application, a consent agenda covering claims and a street addition, and several board appointments.

• Approved redistricting ordinance with new precinct boundaries and polling places (7-0)
• Approved advertising a public hearing to rename Oak Grove precinct to Rolla (6-1)
• Adopted resolution urging infrastructure funding for I-81/64 third lane (7-0)
• Approved submission of FY2022-2023 arts grant totaling $5,000 county match (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and Valley Manor Subdivision street addition (7-0)
• Re-appointed Brett Snyder to Economic Development Authority (7-0)
• Re-appointed Mark Frazier to Economic Development Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Cory Sheridan to Shenandoah Workforce Development Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to change the zoning of approximately 3.02 acres in Stuarts Draft from Limited Business to Multi-Family Residential. The proposal by Sunrise Investors, Inc. involves the construction of 48 apartment units on the north side of Fossil Drive.

• Rezoning request for Stone Valley PUD (Area C) from Limited Business to Multi-Family Residential
• Proposed development of 48 apartment units on 3.02 acres in Stuarts Draft
• Resolution for Mr. Greg Campbell

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a regular meeting on February 3, 2022, where they approved six special use permits with conditions, denied one, and cancelled one permit. They also withdrew a tabled request for a manure storage facility. The meeting included public hearings for each permit request.

• Approved short-term vacation rental at 1399 Roman Road, Mount Sidney
• Approved sawmill and landscape/tree service at 1169 Jennings Gap Road, Churchville
• Approved continuation of quarry at 5047 Cold Springs Road, Raphine
• Denied excavating/landscaping business at 728 Long Meadow Road, Fishersville
• Cancelled storage space permit at 1642 Mt. Torrey Road, Lyndhurst

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals approved special use permits for a short-term vacation rental, a sawmill/tree service, a quarry continuation, and a plastic fabrication facility, each with conditions. It denied a permit for an excavating/landscaping business (4-1) and cancelled two permits for noncompliance. One permit request was withdrawn.

• Approved short-term vacation rental at 1399 Roman Road (unanimous)
• Approved sawmill/tree service at 1169 Jennings Gap Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved quarry continuation at 5047 Cold Springs Road with no term limit (unanimous)
• Approved plastic fabrication facility at 398 Smoky Row Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied excavating/landscaping business at 728 Long Meadow Road (4-1)
• Cancelled special use permit for Joyce B. Wheeler (unanimous)
• Cancelled special use permit for Randy Showalter (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Houff Corporation manure storage permit

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved a rezoning of 54.171 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial with proffers for Red Mill Enterprises, LLC. It also approved $380,100 for Sheriff's equipment and $48,720 for Government Center office relocation and storm sewer analysis using ARPA funds. Discussion on a recreational area and water tank was postponed to the February 22 worksession. The Board approved starting a community survey now and a strategic plan in July.

• Approved rezoning of 54.171 acres to General Industrial with proffers (7-0)
• Approved $380,100 for Sheriff's equipment (7-0)
• Approved $48,720 for Government Center office relocation and storm sewer analysis (6-1, Carter nay)
• Postponed recreational area and water tank ARPA discussions to Feb 22 worksession (7-0)
• Approved community survey now and strategic plan starting in July (4-3, Slaven, Shull, Morelli nays)
• Approved infrastructure add/deletes uncommitting funds (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Nov 10 and Nov 22, 2021 (7-0)
• Re-appointed Faye McCauley to Blue Ridge Criminal Justice Board (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a staff briefing to discuss financial reports, ARPA funding, and a strategic plan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property owned by Red Mill Enterprises, LLC.

• Rezoning request for 54.171 acres on Mount Torrey Road (Route 624) from General Agriculture to General Industrial
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding allocations
• Voting precinct redistricting
• Exit 235 survey results
• Quarterly financial report

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors met in a staff briefing and took several actions, mostly authorizing items for the upcoming regular meeting agenda. They authorized placing the rezoning request for Red Mill Enterprises (54.171 acres) on the Jan. 26 agenda, approved proceeding with the spring clean-up event as in the past, and authorized advertising for a public hearing on voting precinct redistricting. They also accepted several reports as information and held a closed session for personnel and economic development matters.

• Authorized placing Red Mill Enterprises rezoning request on Jan. 26 agenda
• Authorized advertising for public hearing on voting precinct redistricting
• Authorized proceeding with spring clean-up day as in the past
• Authorized placing infrastructure account status on Jan. 26 agenda
• Authorized placing strategic plan and community survey on Jan. 26 agenda
• Authorized placing ARPA funding allocations on Jan. 26 agenda
• Accepted VDOT status report as information
• Accepted Fire and Rescue year-end report as information

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to elect officers for the new year and review financial reports. Staff will provide updates on the Dooms Crossing Public Access site development and district account balance sheets.

• Election of officers for 2022
• Balance sheets for Recreation Infrastructure & Matching Grant Accounts
• Update on Dooms Crossing Public Access site development

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding revisions to the Alcoholic Beverages License ordinance. Members will also consider an increase to the Revenue Recovery rate and elect representatives to various 2022 committees and commissions.

• Public hearing on updating Alcoholic Beverages License ordinance (Section 12-81)
• Consideration of Revenue Recovery rate increase
• Election of representatives to Local Emergency Planning Commission
• Election of representatives to Agricultural and Forestal District Committee
• Appointment of members to 22 different committees by the Chairman

The Board of Supervisors approved an update to the Alcoholic Beverage License ordinance, increasing a beer license fee to $37.50 to align with state code. They also approved a revenue recovery rate increase for ambulance billing, set at 125% of the Medicare allowable rate, which rose 5.1% for 2022. Both motions passed unanimously with one member absent. The Board also approved committee appointments for 2021 and 2022, and the consent agenda.

• Approved ABC ordinance update raising beer license fee to $37.50 (6-0)
• Approved ambulance billing rate increase to 125% of Medicare allowable rate (6-0)
• Approved 2021 committee appointments including Fire Chief and Gerald Garber to Local Emergency Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved 2022 committee appointments made by Chairman (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims (6-0)
• Held closed session to discuss Fire Chief position (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for land owned by Red Mill Enterprises, LLC. The commission will also address the 2022 meeting schedule and review the 2021 Annual Report.

• Public hearing for rezoning 54.171 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial on Mount Torrey Road (Route 624)
• Meeting Schedule and Inclement Weather Resolution for 2022
• Planning Commission 2021 Annual Report

The Augusta County Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request from Red Mill Enterprises, LLC to change approximately 54.171 acres from General Agriculture to General Industrial, located on the north side of Mount Torrey Road (Route 624) near Waynesboro. The approval includes a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to require landscaping buffering around the building face facing Mount Torrey Road. The commission also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and accepted the 2021 Annual Report.

• Approved rezoning of 54.171 acres to General Industrial for Red Mill Enterprises (unanimous)
• Recommended landscaping buffering along Mount Torrey Road building face
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule and Inclement Weather Resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Annual Report with added Major vs. Minor Subdivision graphic (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals decided on several special use permits for commercial operations. The board also elected its officers and approved the Zoning Administrator's annual report.

• Approved special use permit for motor vehicle repair on Tinkling Spring Road (Route 608)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor commercial vehicle and equipment storage at 753 Lee Highway
• Approved special use permit for a short term vacation rental at 621 West Augusta Road
• Tabled request for a manure storage facility at 408 Hankey Mountain Highway to February 3, 2022
• Approved 12-month extension for a small solar energy site on Wayne Avenue

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved special use permits for a motor vehicle repair shop, outdoor storage for an asphalt company, and a short-term vacation rental. The Board tabled a request by Houff Corporation for a manure storage facility to allow the applicant to find a better location on the property. The Board also approved its 2021 annual report and granted a 12-month extension for a solar energy site.

• Approved special use permit for Bernard Lee Christian III's motor vehicle repair operation (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for WCC Real Estate's outdoor storage of commercial vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Scottland Land Company's short-term vacation rental (unanimous)
• Tabled Houff Corporation's manure storage facility request to February 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month extension of time for Wayne Avenue Solar I, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Board of Zoning Appeals Annual Report (unanimous)
• Tabled Randy Showalter's special use permit cancellation to February 3, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to establish its leadership and operational procedures for 2022. The session focuses on electing officers and approving the annual meeting calendar.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Approval of the 2022 Board Meeting Schedule
• Appointment of a tiebreaker per Section 15.2-1421
• Adoption of the Rules of Order

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting for 2022, electing Gerald Garber as Chairman and Butch Wells as Vice-Chairman. The board adopted the 2022 meeting schedule, declined to adopt a tiebreaker, and adopted its Rules of Procedure. No public matters were presented.

• Elected Gerald Garber as Chairman for 2022 (4-3)
• Elected Butch Wells as Vice-Chairman for 2022 (4-3)
• Adopted 2022 Board Meeting Schedule (7-0)
• Declined to adopt a tiebreaker for 2022 (7-0)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure (7-0)
• Adjourned subject to call of the Chairman (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to establish its leadership and operational procedures for 2022. The session focuses on internal governance and scheduling.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Approval of the 2022 Board Meeting Schedule
• Adoption of tiebreaker procedure
• Adoption of the Rules of Order