Caroline County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three special exception permit requests, including one to expand a special events facility's event limit from 30 to 150 and allow overnight parking. They will also review information-only items on a comprehensive plan transportation chapter and a proposed data center park. The meeting includes approval of minutes and unfinished business.

• SPEX-02-2022: Request to modify SPEX-04-2019 to increase events from 30 to 150, allow overnight parking, and remove full-time residency requirement at 3213 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen.
• SPEX-06-2022: Request for special exception for a therapeutic health facility on 60 acres at 14186 Devils Three Jump Road, Milford.
• SPEX-07-2022: Request for special exception for a special events facility on 5 acres at 25208 Jerusalem Road, Milford.
• Information only: Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Chapter 9 Transportation.
• Information only: RZ-06-2022 VALCO Caroline County, LLC - Proposed Data Center Park.

The Planning Commission recommended approval for two special exception permits for event venues to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. One request for a therapeutic health facility was deferred for re-filing as a rural resort. The Commission also scheduled a worksession for January 19, 2023, to discuss a proposed data center park.

• Recommended approval of SPEX-02-2022 (Magnolia Fields) with a limit of 175 events per year (4-0)
• Accepted staff recommendation for SPEX-06-2022 (New Earth Virginia, LLC) to re-file as a rural resort (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SPEX-07-2022 (Leatherlace Farm) for a special events facility (4-0)
• Approved worksession for January 19, 2023, to review data center rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception permit for a 199-foot Verizon wireless communications facility on 0.25 acre at 23500 Welcome Way Drive in Ruther Glen. The Board will also discuss a proposed admissions tax, a possible one-time employee bonus, and the closure of the Caroline Literacy Council.

• Public hearing on SPEX-05-2022: Verizon 199-ft tower at 23500 Welcome Way Drive, Ruther Glen
• Further discussion of proposed Caroline County admissions tax
• Discussion of possible one-time employee bonus
• First reading of zoning text amendment on fences, walls, and hedges
• Closure of Caroline Literacy Council

The Board of Supervisors approved a one-time bonus for employees and a special exception for a Verizon cell tower. They also petitioned the court to avoid a special election for Sheriff and approved the 2021/2022 audit.

• Approved $1,000 one-time bonus for full-time employees (6-0)
• Approved special exception for 199’ Verizon cell tower at 23500 Welcome Way (6-0)
• Petitioned Circuit Court to appoint C. Scott Moser as Sheriff and cancel special election (6-0)
• Approved employee medical and dental insurance renewal for 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved FY 2021/2022 audit (6-0)
• Approved $1,549,789 in warrants (6-0)
• Re-appropriated $722,656 and reserved $295,558 from FY 2021/2022 budget (6-0)
• Selected Carmel Church Fire Station design as template for Sparta Fire Station (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four special exception permit requests, including modifications to existing permits for a special events facility and sand and gravel mining, and new permits for a therapeutic health facility and another special events facility. One request (SPEX-02-2022) has been deferred at the applicant's request. The commission will also consider approval of minutes and other routine matters.

• SPEX-02-2022 (Sullivan): deferred; would amend SPEX-04-2019 to increase events from 30 to 150, allow overnight parking, and remove residency requirement at 3213 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen.
• SPEX-04-2022 (Mid-Atlantic Materials): public hearing to remove 100-foot buffer on eastern boundary of 349-acre sand/gravel mine at 18173 Tidewater Trail, Port Royal.
• SPEX-06-2022 (New Earth Virginia): public hearing for therapeutic health facility on 60 acres at 14186 Devils Three Jump Road, Milford.
• SPEX-07-2022 (Kirtley): public hearing for special events facility on 5 acres at 25208 Jerusalem Road, Milford.

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a special exception to remove a 100-foot buffer at a sand and gravel extraction site. Three other special exception requests for a health facility, an events facility, and a permit modification were deferred or continued to December 15, 2022.

• Recommended approval of SPEX-04-2022 for Mid-Atlantic Materials, Inc. to remove a 100’ buffer on the eastern property boundary (4-1)
• Accepted deferral of SPEX-02-2022 for Frederick & Callie Sullivan to December 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Deferred SPEX-06-2022 for New Earth Virginia, LLC therapeutic health facility to December 15, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for SPEX-07-2022 for James & Kelly Kirtley special events facility to December 15, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on multiple zoning amendments, including reconsideration of solar energy ordinances and new definitions for energy storage facilities. They will also consider two special exception permits for minor solar energy projects on Woodford Road and Industrial Drive, and a cigarette tax ordinance. Consent items include approval of warrants, a holiday schedule, and a tourism recovery spending plan.

• Public hearing on SPEX-16-2021 and SPEX-17-2022 for a 15 MW solar project on 348.5 acres at Woodford Road and South River Road
• Public hearing on TXT-04-2022, TXT-05-2022, and TXT-06-2022 to repeal minor solar energy project ordinances
• Public hearing on TXT-02-2022 to add definitions for 'Energy Storage Facility', 'Energy Storage Project', and 'Host Locality'
• Public hearing on a proposed cigarette tax ordinance (Article XIX to Chapter 103)
• Unfinished business: rezoning and special exception permits for Ladder Solar, LLC on 161.2 acres on Industrial Drive

The Board approved a new local cigarette tax and updated zoning ordinances regarding energy storage and the Chesapeake Bay Overlay District. Several special exception requests for solar energy facilities were denied. The Board also approved $1.58M in warrants and a $1.05M Head Start grant appropriation.

• Adopted local cigarette tax ordinance (4-1)
• Denied SPEX-16-2021 and SPEX-17-2021 for Woodford Solar (6-0)
• Denied RZ-08-2021, SPEX-12-2021, SPEX-13-2021, and SPEX-14-2021 for Ladder Solar (various votes)
• Approved repeal of solar ordinances TXT-04-2022, TXT-05-2022, and TXT-06-2022 (5-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance reducing 2022 tax penalties/interest to 0% from Dec 6-20 (6-0)
• Approved $1,584,104 in warrants (6-0)
• Approved $1,052,976 supplemental appropriation for Head Start grant (6-0)
• Approved resolution to add Pendleton Subdivision Section 2 streets to state secondary system (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on several land-use items, including a preliminary plat for a 113-lot residential subdivision, a rezoning request for townhomes, and special exception permits for a sand and gravel operation and a new Verizon wireless communications facility. The commission will also consider a package of amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances related to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District.

• Preliminary plat for 113 residential lots (South Village) on Tax Map Nos. 52-A-34; 52C-1-13 through 52C-1-26 and 52C-1-E-21 through 23.
• Rezoning of 13.28 acres on Deerfield Road from RP/R-1 to Planned Residential Development (max 10 dwelling units/acre) for townhomes.
• Special exception to remove a 100-foot buffer on a 349-acre sand and gravel extraction site at 18173 Tidewater Trail, Port Royal.
• Special exception for a new 199-foot Verizon Wireless communications facility at 23500 Welcome Way Drive, Ruther Glen.
• Amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to add Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District regulations.

The Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors deny a rezoning request for 70 townhouses due to Comprehensive Plan inconsistency and traffic concerns. It recommended approval for a new cellular tower and several zoning ordinance amendments. Two subdivision plats were approved.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for South Village residential lots SB-06-2022 (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Ladysmith Industrial Park lot SB-07-2022 (5-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning RZ-05-2022 for 70 townhouse units (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance amendments TXT-07-2022, TXT-08-2022, TXT-09-2022, and TXT-10-2022 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Subdivision Ordinance amendment SO-01-2022 (5-0)
• Deferred SPEX-04-2022 regarding Mid-Atlantic Materials buffer modification (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SPEX-05-2022 for a 199-foot cellular tower (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several actions related to 2022 tax-exempt financing. They will also consider proposed purchases for solid waste equipment exceeding $50,000 and discuss a possible grant writer position.

• Actions related to 2022 Tax Exempt Financing
• Proposed purchase of a Solid Waste Roll Off Truck (over $50,000)
• Proposed purchase of Solid Waste Compactors and Roll-Off Containers (over $50,000)
• Discussion of possible Grant Writer position
• Appointments for Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority

The Board of Supervisors approved two resolutions for $8.6 million in tax-exempt financing from Truist Bank, including a $6.681 million lease revenue bond for capital projects and a $1.919 million equipment lease. The board also authorized the purchase of 20 mobile hotspots for the library using ARPA funds, approved a $233,451 solid waste roll-off truck, and authorized $122,576 for compactors and containers. A motion to issue an RFP for a grant writer position was approved.

• Approved $8.6M tax-exempt financing from Truist Bank for capital projects (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 20 mobile hotspots for library using ARPA funds (6-0)
• Approved $233,451 for a 2024 Mack solid waste roll-off truck (6-0)
• Approved $122,576 for two compactors and two roll-off containers (6-0)
• Approved issuing RFP for grant writer position (6-0)
• Reappointed Mickey Tingler to EDA for term 2022-2026 (6-0)
• Reappointed Pat Wright to Healthy Generations Board for term 2022-2025 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with amendment to Rules of Order minutes (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several zoning ordinance amendments including definitions for energy storage and Chesapeake Bay overlay districts. They are also considering rezoning requests for industrial and motor vehicle repair uses at 8340 Rozell Road, as well as a solar energy project on Route 632.

• Rezoning request for Safelle’s LLC at 8340 Rozell Road from Rural Preservation to M-1 Industrial
• Special Exception Permit request for motor vehicle major repair service at 8340 Rozell Road
• Special Exception Permit request for a 12 Mw minor solar energy project on Route 632
• First reading of ordinances to amend zoning definitions for energy storage facilities and projects
• First reading of an ordinance to create a local cigarette tax

The Board of Supervisors denied a special exception for a minor solar energy facility (Racehorse Solar) on 145 acres in the Port Royal district, voting 6-0. They also authorized advertising a public hearing on a proposed local cigarette tax expected to generate about $430,000 annually. Several other items were approved, including rezonings, budget adjustments, and text amendments for energy storage definitions and accessory garage setbacks.

• Denied SPEX-05-2021 for Racehorse Solar minor solar facility (6-0)
• Authorized advertisement of cigarette tax ordinance for public hearing (6-0)
• Approved RZ-04-2022 rezoning of 2 acres to M-1 Industrial for auto repair (6-0)
• Approved SPEX-03-2022 special exception for major auto repair with conditions (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 ARPA fund reallocation to Healthy Generations (6-0)
• Approved $7,662.51 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff's Dispatch Supervisor (6-0)
• Authorized staff to work with VDOT on right-of-way maintenance (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,934,110 in warrants and HEAT grant (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several proposed amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, primarily focused on Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area regulations. The commission will also consider a deferral request for a rezoning application and discuss other ordinance changes related to parking, special events facilities, and road widths for fire and EMS access.

• RZ-05-2022 (Bauserman) deferred to October 27, 2022
• TXT-07-2022 through TXT-10-2022: Chesapeake Bay Overlay District amendments
• TXT-11-2022: amend definition of 'Special Events Facility' to allow ticketed/public events with Board approval
• SO-01-2022: add Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area delineation requirements to Subdivision Ordinance
• SO-02-2022 and SO-03-2022: require 26-foot minimum roadway width and cul-de-sac turn-around areas for Fire and EMS

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend two subdivision ordinance amendments to the Board of Supervisors: one requiring a minimum roadway width of 26 feet for fire and EMS access, and another requiring turnarounds on dead-end streets. The commission also deferred several rezoning and text amendment items to the October 27 meeting, including a proposed rezoning for townhomes and multiple Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area amendments. A separate text amendment allowing special events facilities to host up to four public or ticketed events per year with Board approval was also recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of SO-02-2022 requiring 26-foot minimum roadway width for fire/EMS (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SO-03-2022 requiring turnarounds on dead-end streets for fire/EMS (5-0)
• Recommended approval of TXT-11-2022 allowing special events facilities up to 4 public/ticketed events per year with Board approval (4-0-1, Sullivan abstained)
• Deferred RZ-05-2022 (Bauserman townhome rezoning) to October 27 meeting (5-0)
• Continued public hearings for TXT-07, TXT-08, TXT-09, TXT-10 (Chesapeake Bay amendments) to October 27 (5-0 each)
• Continued public hearing for SO-01-2022 (Chesapeake Bay cross-reference) to October 27 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several solar energy proposals, including a major project and various special exception requests. Additional items include an ordinance for employee bonuses and discussions regarding the Dawn Recreation Center.

• Public hearing on CC Solar, LLC siting agreement
• Ordinance to allow payment of bonuses to county employees
• Proposed purchase of an aerial ladder truck for Fire & Rescue
• Award of bid for addition to the Caroline County Administrative Building
• Discussion of proposed Dawn Recreation Center and Courthouse Lawn Revitalization Project

The Board approved a solar siting agreement with CC Solar, LLC (4-2) but later denied the related special exception request (SPEX-04-2021) after a motion to approve failed (3-2, one abstention). The Board also approved a $1.2 million aerial ladder truck purchase, a $696,612 bid for the administrative building addition, and several other items. A proposed Dawn recreation center was discussed but no official action was taken.

• Approved CC Solar siting agreement (4-2)
• Denied SPEX-04-2021 for Burke Development/CC Solar (5-0)
• Approved $1,199,107 aerial ladder truck purchase (6-0)
• Awarded $696,612 bid to Paddox, LLC for admin building addition (5-1)
• Approved $300,000 incentive payment to SH Development for Sheetz (consent agenda)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for planning and solid waste budgets (consent agenda)
• Approved contract amendment with Keystone Information Systems for partial tax payments (consent agenda)
• Approved withdrawal of RZ-06-2021 and deferrals of solar applications (consent agenda)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reconvening to receive two presentations. These include a financial plan for proposed borrowing and a report on groundwater management impacts for specific water systems.

• Presentation of plan of finance for proposed $12.1 million borrowing
• Presentation on groundwater management area impacts on Milford and Poorhouse (High School) water systems

The Caroline County Board of Supervisors reconvened its August 9 meeting and heard presentations on groundwater management and a proposed $12.1 million borrowing for capital projects. The board deferred action on the borrowing until the October 11, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Deferred action on $12.1M capital borrowing to October 11, 2022
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat for a 56-townhouse subdivision, a special exception request to expand a special events facility, and ordinances to repeal solar energy regulations. Two rezoning requests have been deferred at the applicants' request.

• SB-05-2022: Pendleton Section 11 preliminary plat, 56 townhouse lots, TM 52-A-80C, Pendleton Land Development, LLC / Tricord, Inc.
• RZ-01-2022 (Ragland) deferred: rezoning 34.22 acres on Rogers Clark Blvd from RP to R-1 (2.9 du/ac).
• RZ-05-2022 (Bauserman) deferred: rezoning 13.28 acres off Deerfield Road to PRD (10 du/ac) for townhomes.
• SPEX-02-2022 (Sullivan): special exception to modify SPEX-04-2019, increase events from 30 to 150, allow overnight parking, remove residency requirement at 3213 Ladysmith Road.
• TXT-04/05/06-2022: repeal of minor solar energy project standards and solar overlay district.

The commission voted 3-2 to recommend repealing three solar energy ordinances to the Board of Supervisors, halting new solar applications until state regulations are finalized. They also approved a 56-townhouse preliminary plat for Pendleton Section 11 and deferred several rezoning and special exception requests. The commission authorized public hearings on amendments to the Chesapeake Bay Ordinance, parking rules, subdivision roadway width, turnarounds, and ticketed events at special event facilities.

• Approved preliminary plat SB-05-2022 for Pendleton Section 11 (56 townhouse lots) (5-0)
• Deferred rezoning RZ-01-2022 (Ragland) to November 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Deferred rezoning RZ-05-2022 (Bauserman) to September 22, 2022 (5-0)
• Deferred special exception SPEX-02-2022 (Sullivan/Magnolia Fields) to November 17, 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of TXT-04-2022 (repeal minor solar energy project ordinance) to Board of Supervisors (3-2)
• Recommended approval of TXT-05-2022 (repeal development standards for minor solar) to Board of Supervisors (3-2)
• Recommended approval of TXT-06-2022 (repeal solar energy overlay district) to Board of Supervisors (3-2)
• Authorized public hearings for September 22, 2022 on Chesapeake Bay Ordinance, parking, subdivision roadway width, turnarounds, and ticketed events at special event facilities (5-0, with one abstention)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering several solar energy rezoning and special exception permits. They are also reviewing an ordinance to establish a revenue sharing fee for solar projects.

• Rezoning request for 20 acres on Sunshine School Road (RZ-06-2021)
• Proposed solar revenue sharing fee of up to $1,400 per megawatt
• Special exception permit for 1,682-acre solar project (SPEX-04-2021)
• Special exception permit for 145.9-acre solar project (SPEX-05-2021)
• Special exception permit for 30-acre solar project (SPEX-06-2021)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reconvening to discuss several items related to Caroline County Public Schools. Topics include budget expenditures, administrative staffing, and specific funding requests.

• Caroline High School chiller request
• Fiscal Year 2018 - Fiscal Year 2020 reversion funds project updates
• Standards Of Quality (SOQ) Pandemic Bonus from the Governor's Budget
• Actual expenditures versus budgeted amounts in the instruction line item
• Number of administrative positions for Caroline County Public Schools

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning and special exception for a 2-acre property at 8340 Rozell Road, Woodford, to allow industrial use and a motor vehicle major repair service, despite the area's Agricultural Preservation designation. The commission will also consider a zoning text amendment to allow reduced setbacks for accessory garages on corner lots in the R-1 district. Two other rezoning requests (RZ-01-2022 and RZ-05-2022) have been deferred by the applicants and will not be heard.

• RZ-04-2022: Rezone 2.0 acres at 8340 Rozell Road from Rural Preservation to M-1 Industrial
• SPEX-03-2022: Special exception for motor vehicle major repair service at same property
• TXT-03-2022: Amend zoning ordinance to allow reduced setbacks for accessory garages on corner lots in R-1 district
• RZ-01-2022 (Ragland) deferred: Rezone 34.22 acres on Rogers Clark Boulevard to R-1 residential
• RZ-05-2022 (Bauserman) deferred: Rezone 13.28 acres off Deerfield Road to Planned Residential Development for townhomes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward RZ-04-2022 (rezoning 2 acres from Rural Preservation to M-1 Industrial) and SPEX-03-2022 (special exception for major auto repair) for Safelle's LLC to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. The commission also forwarded TXT-03-2022, a zoning text amendment allowing reduced setbacks for accessory garages on corner lots in R-1 districts, with an added safety standard. Two rezoning requests (RZ-01-2022 and RZ-05-2022) were deferred to the August 25, 2022 meeting at the applicants' request.

• Forwarded RZ-04-2022 (rezoning to M-1 Industrial) to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (5-0)
• Forwarded SPEX-03-2022 (special exception for major auto repair) to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval (5-0)
• Forwarded TXT-03-2022 (accessory garage setback amendment) to Board of Supervisors with recommendation of approval, including added standard 'g' on site triangles (5-0)
• Deferred RZ-01-2022 (Ragland rezoning) to August 25, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Deferred RZ-05-2022 (Bauserman rezoning) to August 25, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 28 and May 26, 2022 meetings (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 13.28 acres off Deerfield Road to allow townhomes, and will discuss a possible repeal of solar ordinances. They will also consider advertising a public hearing on accessory structure rules for corner lots. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval.

• Rezoning RZ-01-2022: 13.28 acres from RP/R-1 to Planned Residential Development (max 10 units/acre) for townhomes, off Deerfield Road
• Discussion to repeal solar ordinance(s)
• Consideration to advertise public hearing for TXT-03-2022: accessory structures on corner lots
• Ordinance TXT-02-2022: add definitions for 'Energy Storage Facility', 'Energy Storage Project', and 'Host Locality'

The Planning Commission voted 4-1 to forward a text amendment (TXT-02-2022) to the Board of Supervisors that adds definitions for 'Energy Storage Facility', 'Energy Storage Project', and 'Host Locality' to the Zoning Ordinance. The amendment does not allow such uses in any zoning district. The Commission also deferred a rezoning request for 70 townhomes to October 27, 2022, and authorized public hearings to consider repealing solar ordinances and a text amendment on corner-lot accessory structure setbacks.

• Forwarded TXT-02-2022 to Board of Supervisors with approval (4-1)
• Deferred RZ-05-2022 (Bauserman rezoning for 70 townhomes) to October 27, 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing for August 25, 2022 to consider repealing solar ordinances (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing for text amendment on corner-lot accessory structure setbacks (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several items including solar energy special exception permits, school budget resolutions, and various contract approvals. Public hearings are scheduled regarding VDOT road construction plans and zoning ordinance amendments.

• Withdrawal of Frog Solar Center, LLC special exception requests for 914 acres
• Deferral of Racehorse Solar and Whalebone Solar projects to August 9, 2022
• Deferral of Woodford Solar and Ladder Solar projects to September 13, 2022
• Approval of multi-year contract for purchase of ambulances
• Purchase over $50,000 for partial roof replacement at Community Service Center

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a preliminary plat for 263 residential lots in the South River/Ladysmith Village development. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 34.22 acres on Rogers Clark Boulevard and an ordinance to add energy storage definitions to the zoning code.

• Preliminary Plat Approval for 263 residential lots in South River/Ladysmith Village
• Rezoning request from Rural Preservation to R-1 Low Density Residential on 34.22 acres
• Ordinance to add 'Energy Storage Facility' and 'Energy Storage Project' definitions
• Preliminary/Final Plat Approval for 2 lots at Ladysmith HHH, LLC

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for 263 residential lots in the South River/Ladysmith Village development, with the final plat to return for approval. It also approved a preliminary/final plat for a commercial lot to locate a Wendy's. A rezoning request was deferred at the applicant's request, and a text amendment to define energy storage terms was deferred for further discussion.

• Approved preliminary plat for 263 residential lots in South River/Ladysmith Village (5-0), with final plat to return to Commission
• Approved preliminary/final plat for one commercial lot for Wendy's (5-0), recommended to Board of Supervisors
• Deferred rezoning request RZ-01-2022 at applicant's request (5-0)
• Deferred text amendment TXT-02-2022 to define energy storage terms (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget and hold a joint public hearing with VDOT on the Secondary Road Six-Year Improvement Plan. The body will also consider zoning amendments and special exception permits for solar projects.

• Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget
• Public hearing on VDOT FY 2023-2028 Secondary System Six-Year Improvement Plan
• Special Exception Permits for Muskie Solar (66 acres) and Shad Solar (70 acres) on Route 664
• Zoning proffer amendment request for Lease2U, LLC at 17453 U.S. Route 1
• Contract for replacement generator for emergency shelter at Caroline High School

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several special exception permit requests for solar energy projects. Additionally, the Board will discuss 2022 personal property tax rates and consider various appropriations and park improvements.

• Special Exception Permit: Racehorse Solar, LLC (12 Mw) on Route 632
• Special Exception Permit: Whalebone Solar, LLC (3 MW) on Route 2
• Special Exception Permit: Frog Solar Center, LLC (71 MW) near Route 600/601
• Special Exception Permit: CC Solar, LLC (150 Mw) south of Route 605
• Discussion of 2022 personal property taxes and Dawn Wastewater Fund appropriation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two rezoning applications and a proposed amendment to the county zoning ordinance. The meeting includes a worksession regarding residential density changes on Rogers Clark Boulevard and public hearings for business and residential rezonings.

• Rezoning RZ-01-2022: Request to change 34.22 acres on Rogers Clark Boulevard from Rural Preservation to Low Density Residential
• Rezoning RZ-02-2022: Request to change 2.78 acres at 25114 Richmond Turnpike from Industrial to Business for retail use
• Ordinance TXT-01-2022: Proposal to amend regulations regarding the height of fences, walls, and hedges
• Proposed fence height limits of 4 feet in front yards and 8 feet along rear lot lines

The Planning Commission deferred a rezoning request for a 34.22-acre property on Rogers Clark Boulevard to the next meeting due to unresolved water and sewer extension issues. They recommended approval of a rezoning for Double Down Outdoors' retail business at 25114 Richmond Turnpike, and also recommended approval of a text amendment to increase fence height limits. The Commission authorized staff to draft a battery storage ordinance for a future public hearing.

• Deferred RZ-01-2022 (Ragland rezoning) to next regular meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of RZ-02-2022 (Double Down Outdoors rezoning) to Board of Supervisors (5-0)
• Recommended approval of TXT-01-2022 (fence height amendment) to Board of Supervisors (4-1, Schwartz nay)
• Authorized staff to draft battery storage text amendment and set public hearing (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in the Maury Heights Development. The applicant seeks to build a detached garage in the front yard of a corner lot.

• V-02-2022: Variance request for 18196 Harding Drive to allow an accessory structure in the front yard
• Request to allow a 30-foot encroachment into the required 40-foot front setback

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget, including school funding and capital projects. The body may adopt the FY 2022/23 budget and the Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program
• School funding discussion
• Closed meeting regarding promotion and salaries of a specific public officer

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review the proposed 2022 tax rates, the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget, and a five-year Capital Improvements Program. Additionally, the Board will consider several ordinances regarding vehicle and personal property taxes.

• Proposed Tax Rates for Tax Year 2022
• County Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget
• Proposed Fiscal Years 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Repeal of Chapter 103, Article V regarding Vehicle License Tax
• Amendment to remove personal property tax proration of boats and boat motors

Planning Commission

The commission is reviewing a rezoning request for 34.22 acres on Rogers Clark Boulevard and an amendment to existing zoning proffers at 17453 U.S. Route 1. The agenda also includes the five-year Capital Improvement Program for 2022/2023 through 2026/2027.

• Rezoning request for 34.22 acres from Rural Preservation to R-1 Low Density Residential on Rogers Clark Boulevard
• Amendment to B-1 Business zoning proffers at 17453 U.S. Route 1 regarding road connections and use prohibitions
• Review of the 2022/2023 – 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Deferral requested for SB-11-2021 preliminary plat for 263 residential lots in South River/Ladysmith Village
• Withdrawal of Special Exception Permit request for a child care facility at 17453 U.S. Route 1

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of RZ-03-2022, a rezoning for Lease2U, LLC, to amend proffers on a 2.33-acre parcel at 17453 U.S. Route 1, allowing uses beyond office and adding an inter-parcel connection. The Commission deferred RZ-01-2022, a rezoning request for 135 residential lots on Rogers Clark Boulevard, to a worksession on April 28, 2022, to address water and sewer concerns. The Commission also deferred a preliminary plat for 263 lots in Ladysmith Village at the applicant's request and took no action on the Capital Improvement Program due to missing final numbers.

• Recommended approval of RZ-03-2022 proffer amendment for Lease2U, LLC (5-0)
• Deferred RZ-01-2022 rezoning for 135 lots to April 28 worksession (5-0)
• Deferred SB-11-2021 preliminary plat for 263 lots at applicant's request (5-0)
• Took no action on 2022/2023-2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Approved minutes from Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a proposed minor solar energy project and an expansion of a special events facility. Members will also discuss potential changes to county office work schedules and authorization to apply for federal water infrastructure funds.

• Public hearing for Ladder Solar, LLC regarding rezoning and special exception permits for an 8 Mw project on Route 640
• Public hearing for James Oliff to expand a special events facility at 23134 Penola Road
• Discussion on temporary conversion to four 10-hour workdays for county offices
• Request to apply for ARPA and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for drinking water and infrastructure
• Review of special exception conditions for Mr. B's Bluegrass Park

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a real estate tax exemption for Cool Water Development, LLC and septic pump-out ordinance changes. The meeting includes first readings to repeal the vehicle license tax and a local cigarette tax discussion. Several items, including a 71 MW solar project, have been deferred.

• Proposed real estate tax exemption for Cool Water Development, LLC (Belmont Green)
• First reading of an ordinance to repeal the vehicle license tax
• Approval of purchase over $50,000 for Ambulance 15 re-chassis
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 92 (Sewers) regarding Chesapeake Bay septic pump-out
• Zoning proffer amendment request for Maple Grove Subdivision at 7092 Durrette Road

The Caroline County Board of Supervisors approved a festival permit for the After Hours Concert Series at Meadow Event Park, with conditions including noise and vibration studies and a limit of 25 concerts. The vote was 4-2, with Supervisors Thomas and Underwood dissenting. The Board also approved a tax abatement for the Belmont Green workforce housing development, adopted a septic pump-out ordinance amendment, and authorized moving forward with a cigarette tax ordinance.

• Approved festival permit for After Hours Concert Series at Meadow Event Park with conditions, including 25 concerts (4-2)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 92 (Sewers) to add septic pump-out requirements (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance partially exempting real estate taxation for Belmont Green development (6-0)
• Adopted resolution designating Belmont Green as a revitalization area with tax abatement (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,425,670 in warrants and ambulance re-chassis (6-0)
• Approved rankings for auditing services RFP and authorized negotiation with Brown Edwards (6-0)
• Deferred action on RZ-07-2021 (D.R. Horton proffer amendment) to April 12, 2022 (6-0)
• Authorized staff to prepare ordinance to implement a cigarette tax (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a preliminary plat for 263 residential lots in the South River/Ladysmith Village development, a special exception permit for a motocross training school on Paige Road, and the 2022/2023–2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program. The subdivision request was previously deferred. The motocross school would be on a 20-acre property designated for Agricultural Preservation in the Comprehensive Plan. The capital program guides capital projects and purchases over five years.

• Preliminary plat for 263 residential lots by D.R. Horton on five tax map parcels in South River/Ladysmith Village
• Special exception permit for a Motocross Training School on 20 acres at 10287 Paige Road (Route 605)
• 2022/2023–2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program for guiding capital projects and purchases

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on modifying five election district boundaries and two special exception permits for solar energy projects. The meeting also includes a presentation of the proposed FY 2022/2023 school budget and a first reading of a sewer ordinance amendment.

• Ordinance to modify five election district boundaries and adjust eight precinct boundaries
• Special Exception permit for Muskie Solar, LLC (4.9 MW) on 66 acres at Route 664 (Balty Road)
• Special Exception permit for Shad Solar, LLC (4.9 MW) on 70 acres at Route 664 (Balty Road)
• Proposed supplemental appropriation for the FY 2021/2022 Electoral Board Budget for new voting equipment
• First reading of TXT-01-2022 to amend sewer code regarding septic pump-out language

The Board of Supervisors adopted a redistricting ordinance (Option #1) that modifies five district boundaries, adds one precinct and polling place, and adjusts eight precinct boundaries, passing 5-1. The Board also approved a festival permit for the After Hours Concert Series at Meadow Event Park for five days in May only, with a revisit scheduled for March 8, 2022. Two solar special exception requests were deferred to May 24, 2022, and a waiver request for a split precinct in the Port Royal District was approved.

• Adopted redistricting ordinance modifying five district boundaries, adding one precinct (5-1)
• Approved After Hours Concert Series festival permit for 5 days in May only (5-1)
• Deferred Muskie Solar SPEX-07-2021 to May 24, 2022
• Deferred Shad Solar SPEX-08-2021 to May 24, 2022
• Approved waiver request for split precinct in Port Royal District
• Approved $3,118,317 in warrants
• Approved $60,500 supplemental appropriation for voting equipment
• Approved Bud's Towing as authorized county vendor

Planning Commission

The Caroline County Planning Commission is holding its organizational meeting to elect officers, adopt rules, and set 2022 meeting dates. They will also review two special exception permit requests: one for a motocross training school on Paige Road and another to expand an existing special events facility on Penola Road. Public hearings will be held for both requests.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of Rules of Order for 2022
• Special exception request SPEX-15-2021 for a motocross training school on 20 acres at 10287 Paige Road
• Special exception request SPEX-18-2021 to expand a special events facility on 6.2 acres at 23134 Penola Road
• Public hearings for both special exception requests

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of SPEX-18-2021, a special exception permit to expand an existing special events facility at 23134 Penola Road from 3.1 to 6.2 acres, with conditions as suggested by staff. The motion carried 2-1 with two abstentions (Wieber recused for conflict of interest, Sullivan abstained to avoid appearance of conflict). The commission also deferred a separate motocross training school request (SPEX-15-2021) to the February meeting at the applicant's request.

• Recommended approval of SPEX-18-2021 to expand special events facility to 6.2 acres (2-1, 2 abstentions)
• Deferred SPEX-15-2021 motocross training school to February meeting at applicant's request (5-0)
• Elected Percell Minor as Chairman for 2022 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Robert Schwartz as Vice-Chairman for 2022 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted 2022 Rules of Order with amendment requiring public commenters to state name and voting district (5-0)
• Approved 2022 regular meeting dates and times (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several public hearings regarding solar energy projects and an assisted living facility. Additional business includes school fund allocations and a request for support for a Habitat for Humanity grant application.

• Minor Solar Energy Project (12 Mw) on Route 632
• Assisted Living Facility (25 beds) at 30500 Richmond Turnpike
• Rezoning to modify the Solar Energy Overlay District boundary near Sunshine School Road
• Major Solar Energy Project (150 Mw) south of Route 605
• Amendment to zoning proffers for Maple Grove Subdivision at 7092 Durrette Road

The Caroline County Board of Supervisors approved $20,000 for Caroline County Habitat for Humanity to help with water and sewer connection fees and up to $20,000 for staffing, funded from ARPA funds. The Board also approved a special exception permit for a 25-bed assisted living facility at 30500 Richmond Turnpike (5-1), and authorized an RFP for an employee compensation study. Action on two solar projects (Racehorse Solar and CC Solar) was deferred to May 10, 2022, and a proffer amendment for the Maple Grove subdivision was deferred to February.

• Approved $20,000 for Habitat for Humanity water/sewer fees and $20,000 for staffing (6-0)
• Approved assisted living facility special exception at 30500 Richmond Turnpike (5-1)
• Deferred Racehorse Solar special exception to May 10, 2022 (6-0)
• Deferred CC Solar major solar project to May 10, 2022 (6-0)
• Deferred Maple Grove proffer amendment to February (6-0)
• Authorized RFP for employee compensation study (6-0)
• Approved FEMA SAFER grant application for $1,080,525.60 (6-0)
• Designated Caroline County as a Purple Heart County (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold an organizational meeting to elect leadership and adopt rules. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for a solar energy project and discussions on emergency funding and public safety radios.

• Public hearing for SPEX-05-2021: 12 Mw Minor Solar Energy Project on 145.9 acres at Route 632 (Quarters Road)
• Supplemental budget appropriation requests for Commissioner of the Revenue and Department of Economic Development & Tourism
• Gap funding emergency request from Empowerhouse
• Approval of a Declaration of Local Emergency
• Discussion of Sheriff's use of public safety radio system

The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure with an amendment preventing board members from reading constituent letters during public hearings unless approved by the Board. They also approved the 2022 regular meeting schedule, removing the July 12th meeting, and appointed supervisors to various regional boards and commissions.

• Adopted 2022 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure with amendment to Section 5-4D (6-0)
• Approved 2022 regular meeting schedule, removing July 12th meeting (6-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Underwood to Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging (Healthy Generations)
• Appointed Supervisor Long to Social Services Board
• Appointed Supervisors Black and Sili to George Washington Regional Commission
• Appointed Supervisor Sili to Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Government & Military Affairs Council