Isle of Wight County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a worksession to discuss the form and location of solar energy generation facilities in the County. This item is for discussion only, and no action is recommended.

• Solar Energy Facility Discussion regarding form and location of generation facilities

The Planning Commission voted on several requests for staff to propose revisions to the County's Zoning Ordinance regarding utility-scale solar facilities. These requests cover land use, environmental safety, emergency planning, and landscaping requirements.

• Requested zoning revision to limit conversion of prime farm soils to 2% for utility solar (7-1)
• Requested staff review and propose a definition for 'utility scale' solar (8-0)
• Requested staff provide detailed capacity information in MW for each project (8-0)
• Requested zoning revision requiring annual activity reports from solar generators (8-0)
• Requested zoning revision requiring documentation that equipment qualifies as nonhazardous waste (8-0)
• Requested zoning revision to remove allowance for net salvage value in decommissioning agreements (8-0)
• Requested zoning revision establishing a public complaint method for operators (8-0)
• Requested zoning revision prohibiting on-site power storage without separate approval (8-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a potential program allowing homeowners' associations to use stormwater funds for repairing privately owned drainage systems and facilities. The body will also review transportation options for the Sugar Hill Road and Route 17 intersection and a proposed motorcycle event at Heritage Park.

• Proposed Stormwater Management Grant Program with awards up to $20,000 for design, $100,000 for system restoration, and $150,000 for BMP capital maintenance
• Discussion of transportation options for the Sugar Hill Road and Route 17 intersection
• Presentation by Peninsula Trailriders Inc. regarding a June 2023 motorcycle event at Heritage Park

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several budget amendments and public hearings. Key items include funding for a water main extension and a siting agreement for a solar project. The body will also consider changes to cemetery zoning and the sale of two county properties.

• Budget transfer of $1,845,000 for Phase I of the Route 10 water main extension
• Public hearing for Ho-Fel Solar, LLC Siting Agreement and Conditional Use Permit for a 40 MW facility on Lees Mill Road
• Proposed zoning change to reduce cemetery front yard setbacks to 25 feet
• Sale of county property at 10272 Newport Street (Battery Park) and 15030 Carrollton Boulevard
• Budget amendments for a $10,000 auto theft grant and a $50,000 tourism recovery grant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a conditional use permit for a large-scale solar facility and proposing an ordinance to reduce cemetery setbacks. The body is also discussing the incorporation of an aging and mixed-ability inclusive community plan into the Comprehensive Plan.

• Public hearing for a 71 MW utility-scale solar facility and substation on 637 acres across multiple roads including Yellow Hammer Road and Windsor Boulevard
• Proposed zoning ordinance change to reduce cemetery front yard setbacks to 25 feet
• Proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to add 'Share the Isle' as Appendix XII
• Discussion on the creation of an Ad Hoc Energy Task Force

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a 71 MW utility-scale solar project with 18 conditions. The commission also approved a zoning amendment to reduce cemetery setbacks to 25 feet.

• Recommended approval of Carver Solar I, LLC 71 MW facility with 18 conditions (6-2)
• Approved ordinance to reduce cemetery front yard setbacks to 25 feet (8-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 40 MW solar facility on Lees Mill Road, and will consider approving a new employment agreement for County Administrator Randy Keaton with a $191,478 salary. The board will also vote on several budget amendments, including $812,507 for schools and $50,000 from Dominion Energy for a ladder truck, and receive updates on the Route 17 arterial plan and opioid abatement funding.

• Public hearing on Ho-Fel Solar, LLC conditional use permit for 40 MW solar facility on Lees Mill Road
• Employment agreement for County Administrator Randy Keaton, salary $191,478
• Budget amendment: $812,507 to schools (instructional services and transportation)
• Budget amendment: $50,000 Dominion Energy pass-through for Smithfield Ladder Truck
• Budget amendment: $145,889 insurance proceeds for emergency vehicle repairs

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive updates on park projects and county ordinances. Members may discuss creating task forces to investigate renewable energy land use and workforce housing within Development Service Districts.

• Discussion of local government authority regarding voluntary proffers
• Updates on Bradby Park and Tyler's Beach capital projects
• Review of Blackwater River park facility revenues and expenditures
• Discussion of sign ordinance enforcement regarding political signage
• Potential task forces for renewable energy land use and workforce housing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a solar energy facility expansion on Lees Mill Road. The body will also discuss proposed changes to the county's cemetery setback ordinance.

• Public hearing for CUP-02-2022: Ho-Fel Solar expansion on 18 acres on Lees Mill Road
• Discussion on proposed cemetery setback ordinance changes
• Review of conditional use permit for utility-scale solar energy facility and substation

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a conditional use permit for a utility-scale solar facility and substation on 18 acres on Lees Mill Road. The commission also moved a proposed cemetery setback ordinance change to a public hearing.

• Recommended approval of Ho-Fel Solar CUP-02-22 for solar facility expansion (9-0)
• Added condition requiring TCLP testing to ensure panels are below EPA hazardous levels
• Added condition requiring project manager's name and phone number to be posted
• Added condition requiring mowing by August 1 if agricultural land goes fallow
• Added condition that no salvage value be included in the bond
• Approved moving proposed cemetery setback ordinance change to public hearing (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several budget amendments for grants and insurance proceeds. They are also holding public hearings on a salvage yard zoning request and an enterprise zone expansion.

• Assignment of $1,120,000 for school security vestibules and Sheriff's Office fleet/SRO equipment
• Public hearing for a conditional zoning request for an auction and scrap/salvage yard on IWIP Road and Benns Church Boulevard
• Appropriation of $267,743 DCJS grant for four School Resource Officers
• Resolution to expand the County's Enterprise Zone
• Approval of low bid for Phase II - Route 10 Waterline

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider appropriating over $1 million for school instructional services, transportation, and capital maintenance. The body will also discuss a $276,000 grant for four school resource officers and a potential strategic planning retreat.

• Budget amendment for County Schools totaling $1,046,779
• Grant funding of $276,000 for four school resource officers
• Progress report on Wrenn's Mill Refuse and Recycling Center renovation
• Update on costs and benefits for a proposed farmer's market facility in Smithfield
• Discussion on holding a strategic planning retreat

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a zoning request for an auto auction and salvage service. The body is also discussing a height exception for apartments and a proposed change to cemetery setback requirements.

• Conditional Zoning Request (ZA-4-21) for an auction and scrap/salvage service on 75 acres at IWIP Road and 17094 Benns Church Boulevard
• Height Exception Amendment Request for Heritage Apartments at 23321 Sugar Hill Road to allow trees to be 10 feet minimum at planting
• Discussion on a Proposed Cemetery Setback Ordinance Change
• Planning Commission 2022 Annual Retreat

The Planning Commission voted 10-0 to recommend approval of a conditional rezoning for an auto auction and salvage yard on 75 acres at WIP Road and Benns Church Boulevard, sending it to the Board of Supervisors. They also voted 9-1 to recommend a height exception for trees at the Heritage Apartments, with a suggestion to engage the HOA. A motion to table the tree-height request failed on a 5-5 tie.

• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning for auto auction and salvage yard (ZA-4-21) to Board of Supervisors (10-0)
• Recommended approval of tree-height exception for Heritage Apartments to Board of Supervisors (9-1)
• Motion to table Heritage Apartments tree-height request failed (5-5)
• Approved October 14, 2022, Planning Commission retreat date (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on vehicle financing and insurance appropriations. The agenda includes public hearings on land use and discussions regarding the county's enterprise zone and legislative priorities.

• Master Lease Purchase Agreement for new vehicles not to exceed $533,000
• Budget appropriation of $22,859 in insurance proceeds for vehicle and property repairs
• Public hearing for Aston Manor Estates Park vacation for single family residential use
• Conditional Use Permit request for a Wawa convenience store at Turner Drive and Benns Church Boulevard
• Public hearing for Moonlight Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a resolution to accept a donated K-9 from Operation Underground Railroad for the Sheriff's Office. The body will also receive updates on the county fair, forestry, and road safety.

• Resolution to accept an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9 for the Sheriff's Office
• Discussion of parking concerns on Northgate Drive
• Presentation of the Turner Drive Safety Study
• Proposed joint work session with the Planning Commission regarding solar
• Proposed joint meeting with the School Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional zoning request for an auto auction and scrap salvage service. The proposal involves approximately 75 acres of property located on IWIP Road and Benns Church Boulevard.

• Public hearing for Application ZA-4-21 to allow an auction establishment and scrap and salvage service (Insurance Auto Auctions)
• Proposed zoning change to Conditional-Limited Industrial (C-LI) for 5 acres on IWIP Road and 70 acres at 17094 Benns Church Boulevard

The Planning Commission voted 9-0 to table Application ZA-4-21, which would rezone about 75 acres on IWIP Road and Benns Church Boulevard to Conditional-Limited Industrial to allow an auto auction and scrap/salvage yard. The motion was made due to outstanding concerns about fire suppression capability and other details. The item will return as old business at the September 27, 2022 meeting.

• Tabled Application ZA-4-21 (Advanced Construction Development, LLC) for a conditional rezoning to allow an auction establishment and scrap/salvage service on 75 acres, pending further information on fire suppression and other issues.
• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Approved the consent agenda unanimously.
• Set the Planning Commission retreat and joint discussion with the Board of Supervisors for October 14, 2022 (date to be formally set at the September meeting).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing conditional use permit requests for Royal Farms and Wawa convenience stores. The meeting includes several budget appropriations for public safety and emergency management, as well as updates to the county's personnel compensation plan.

• Public hearing for Royal Farms convenience store and gas station on Carrollton Boulevard (Rte. 17)
• Conditional Use Permit request for Wawa convenience store at Turner Drive (Rte. 644) and Benns Church Boulevard (Rte. 10)
• Budget amendment of $613,345 from unexpended FY 2021-22 Schools' funds
• Appropriation of $9,638 for Sheriff's Office active shooter training aids
• Appropriation of $7,500 for 2022 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (LEMPG)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear a proposal for a volunteer-funded bike park at Nike Park. Members will also discuss safety options for the Channell Way/Deep Bottom Road median break and receive an update on bond issuance savings.

• Proposal for a BMX Track, Pump Track, and mountain bike trail refurbishment at Nike Park
• Discussion of low-cost safety solutions for the Channell Way/Deep Bottom Road median break
• Report on 2022 Bond Issuance resulting in estimated savings of nearly $3 million
• Staff presentation on the roles of Tourism, Economic Development, and the Chamber of Commerce

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a Royal Farms convenience store and gas station. The body will also consider two subdivision ordinance waiver requests for family member property transfers.

• Public hearing for Royal Farms convenience store and gas station (CUP-11-21) on 5.11 acres on Carrollton Boulevard (Rte. 17)
• Subdivision ordinance waiver request for Bill and Sandra Kessler (tax map parcel 59-01-017C)
• Subdivision ordinance waiver request for Sheila Auvil (tax map parcel 03-03-001)

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a Royal Farms convenience store and gas station on Carrollton Boulevard, with a landscaping condition to screen the car wash bay doors. It also voted 7-0 to recommend approval of two subdivision ordinance waivers for family member lot transfers, one for the Kessler property on Colosse Road and one for the Auvil property on Kingbrook Lane, each with conditions. All three recommendations will go to the Board of Supervisors on August 18, 2022.

• Recommended approval of Royal Farms CUP (CUP-11-21) for convenience store, gas station, and car wash on Carrollton Blvd (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Kessler subdivision waiver for family member transfer on Colosse Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Auvil subdivision waiver for family member transfer on Kingbrook Lane (7-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss current and proposed safety measures for county schools. Topics include School Resource Officers, hardening measures, and related policies and procedures.

• Discussion of school safety measures including School Resource Officers and hardening

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on six items, including conditional use permits for a Wawa gas station, a sports complex, a borrow pit expansion, and zoning amendments for a repair shop and self-storage. The board will also consider several budget amendments, including $862,701 for Wrenn's Mill recycling center renovations and $613,345 for schools, plus an AFID agreement extension for M&M Milling.

• Public hearing: Wawa convenience store and gas station on 5.69 acres at Turner Drive and Benns Church Boulevard
• Public hearing: 120,000 sq ft self-storage on 8.08 acres at 15411 Carrollton Blvd
• Budget amendment: $862,701 for Wrenn's Mill Refuse and Recycling Center renovations
• Budget amendment: $613,345 for schools from unexpended FY 2021-22 funds
• AFID performance agreement amendment with M&M Milling for 15-month extension

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four conditional use permit and zoning amendment requests, including a sports club, a sand borrow pit expansion, a Wawa convenience store and gas station, and a zoning amendment for vehicle repair and garden center uses. The commission will also review the May 19, 2022 Board of Supervisors action list and May 24, 2022 meeting minutes, and hear reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director.

• Conditional use permit for a private sports club at 14353 Benns Church Boulevard (CUP-9-21)
• Conditional use permit to expand a sand borrow pit on 11 acres at 32083 Airport Drive (CUP-6-21)
• Conditional use permit for a Wawa convenience store and gas station on 5.69 acres at Turner Drive and Benns Church Boulevard (CUP-8-21)
• Zoning amendment to add motor vehicle repair and garden center uses at 12728 Courthouse Highway (ZA-2-22)
• Old business: conditional zoning amendment for 120,000 sq ft of self-storage at 15411 Carrollton Blvd (ZA-11-21)

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of three conditional use permits to the Board of Supervisors: a private sports club at 14353 Benns Church Boulevard, a sand borrow pit expansion at 32083 Airport Drive, and a Wawa convenience store and gas station at the corner of Turner Drive and Benns Church Boulevard. Each recommendation includes specific conditions, such as limiting the sports club to 25 participants per session and requiring a sign at the borrow pit gate. The Board of Supervisors will consider these recommendations on July 21, 2022.

• Recommended approval of CUP-9-21 for a private sports club at 14353 Benns Church Blvd, with condition modified to 25 participants per session (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP-6-21 for an 11-acre sand borrow pit expansion at 32083 Airport Drive, with added condition for a sign at the gate (6-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP-8-21 for a Wawa convenience store and gas station at Turner Drive and Benns Church Blvd, with staff conditions (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget transfers for employee compensation and the appropriation of state funds for schools. The meeting includes public hearings on a waterline booster station and a utility easement.

• Budget amendment for employee compensation ($211,830)
• Appropriation of state funds to schools ($296,457)
• Conditional Use Permit for Route 10 Waterline Booster Station at 10200 Old Stage Highway
• Adoption of a Cyber Security Incident Response Plan
• Obici Healthcare Foundation Grant appropriation ($5,000)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially decide on a conditional rezoning request for 12.24 acres at 23067 Channell Way to build 52 single-family homes. They will also receive updates on broadband expansion, discuss Fire and Rescue Advisory Board recommendations, options for the Channell Way/Deep Bottom Road median break, and school resource officers.

• Rezoning of 12.24 acres at 23067 Channell Way from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Planned Development – Mixed Use for 52 single-family homes
• Fire and Rescue Advisory Board recommends funding a fourth medic unit and developing an MOU with Surry County for EMS services
• Discussion of options for the Channell Way/Deep Bottom Road median break
• Discussion of school resource officers and school safety
• Broadband expansion update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use and zoning requests. The body will also receive reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director.

• Conditional use permit request for a Route 10 waterline booster pump station at 10200 Old Stage Highway
• Request for a six-foot tall black vinyl coated chainlink fence exception at 10200 Old Stage Highway
• Conditional zoning amendment request for 120,000 square feet of mini-warehouses and outdoor vehicle storage at 15411 Carrollton Blvd. (Rte. 17)

The commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a waterline booster pump station at 10200 Old Stage Highway, including an exception for a black vinyl chainlink fence, with a 6-0 vote. It also tabled a conditional zoning amendment for a 120,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 15411 Carrollton Blvd. to gather more data on market demand, voting 4-2.

• Recommended approval of CUP-5-22 for Route 10 booster pump station with HCO fence exception (6-0)
• Tabled ZA-11-21 for Sawco South Self Storage to next meeting for density and need analysis (4-2)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments for insurance proceeds, marketing programs, and school funding. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding a cemetery expansion and two zoning requests.

• Conditional Use Permit for Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery expansion at 11150 Emmanuel Church Road
• Conditional Rezoning for 13.59 acres on Vellines Lane (Rte. 712)
• Conditional Zoning for 52 single-family residences at 23063 Channell Way
• Budget amendment of $15,278 for County property repairs from insurance proceeds
• Budget amendment of $10,000 for the Recovery Marketing Leverage Program

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is deciding whether to adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 operating and capital budgets, related ordinances and resolutions, and the FY2023-32 Capital Improvements Program. A public hearing was held April 21, 2022, and the board has held work sessions to discuss adjustments. The recommendation is to approve the budgets and related items.

• Adoption of FY2022-23 operating and capital budgets with fund appropriations including $88,979,159 General Fund and $28,202,168 Capital Projects Fund
• Approval of FY2023-32 Capital Improvements Program
• Adoption of FY2022-23 uniform fee schedule with changes including courthouse security fee increase from $10 to $20 and new $5 E-Summons fee
• Authorization of up to $25,000,000 in revenue anticipation notes
• Approval of $78,625,369 total school budget for Isle of Wight County Public Schools

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed FY2022-23 operating and capital budgets, related ordinances, and the FY2023-32 Capital Improvements Program. The agenda also includes an update on repairs to the Windsor Town Center roof. The meeting includes a closed session and is part of the budget adoption process.

• Proposed General Fund Operating Budget of $88,986,738
• Proposed Capital Budget of $32,900,945
• Proposed Isle of Wight County Schools Operating Budget of $78,769,215
• Real estate tax rate of $0.85 per $100 assessed valuation (unchanged for 9th year)
• Personal property tax rate reduced from $4.50 to $3.90 per $100 assessed valuation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed FY2022-23 operating and capital budgets, related ordinances, and the FY2023-32 Capital Improvements Program. This follows a public hearing held on April 21, 2022. The proposed General Fund operating budget is $88,986,738, with a capital budget of $32,900,945 and a school budget of $78,769,215. The board will also consider ordinances approving the budget and setting tax rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022.

• Proposed FY2022-23 General Fund operating budget of $88,986,738
• Proposed capital budget of $32,900,945
• Proposed school operating budget of $78,769,215
• Ordinance to set real estate tax rate at $0.85 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Ordinance to reduce personal property tax rate from $4.50 to $3.90 per $100

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three requests: a conditional rezoning for single-family residential use, a conditional zoning for a mixed-use development with 52 homes, and a conditional use permit for a cemetery expansion. The commission will also review the draft 'Share the Isle' plan and other business.

• Griffin Residential Conditional Rezoning: 13.592 acres on Vellines Lane from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional Rural Residential for single-family use
• James River Crossings Conditional Zoning: 12.24 acres at 23067 Channell Way for 52 single-family detached residences
• Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery Expansion: Conditional use permit for cemetery expansion at 11150 Emmanuel Church Road
• Share the Isle Draft Plan: 'Isle of Wight County's Plan for an Ag and Mixed Ability Inclusive Community'

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of three applications to the Board of Supervisors: a conditional rezoning for a single-family home on Vellines Lane (7-0), a conditional rezoning for 52 homes at James River Crossings (6-1), and a conditional use permit for a cemetery expansion at Emmanuel Baptist Church (7-0). All recommendations will go to the Board of Supervisors on May 19, 2022.

• Recommended approval of Griffin rezoning to Conditional Rural Residential (7-0)
• Recommended approval of James River Crossings rezoning to Conditional Planned Development - Mixed Use (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Emmanuel Baptist Church cemetery expansion conditional use permit (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hear a presentation on the compensation and classification study by Evergreen Solutions, hold public hearings on the FY2022-23 operating and capital budgets and the FY2023-32 CIP, and consider several consent agenda items including appointing an assessor for the FY2023 general reassessment and multiple budget amendments. The meeting also includes a closed session and a VDOT presentation.

• Appoint Gary L. Eanes as Assessor for FY2023 General Reassessment
• Approve FY2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets and FY2023-32 CIP
• Amend budget to transfer $437,000 to Debt Service Reserve Fund
• Appropriate $208,669 for FEMA COVID-19 safe opening and operation work
• Approve employment agreement for County Attorney Robert W. Jones Jr.

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will discuss and potentially act on several items, including appointing members to a Farmer's Market Task Force, receiving an update on law enforcement recruitment and retention, and considering an ordinance to implement an electronic summons system with a $5 fee. They will also review updates to the cable franchise ordinance and hear the proposed FY2022-23 operating and capital budgets.

• Appointment of individuals to the Farmer's Market Task Force
• Discussion of ordinance amendment for electronic summons with $5 fee and $64,500 cost
• Discussion of updates to the Cable Franchise Ordinance with Spectrum Southeast, LLC
• Ordinance amendment allowing deer/bear hunting with rifles
• Presentation of proposed FY2022-23 operating and capital budgets

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the proffered conditions for the Crossings Commercial Development at 14217 Carrollton Boulevard, allowing additional subdivision of commercial property while maintaining the current limit on commercial building space. The agenda also includes consent items, citizen comments, and reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director.

• Public hearing on The Crossings proposed proffer amendment (14217 Carrollton Boulevard)
• Consent agenda: February 17, 2022 Board of Supervisors action list and February 22, 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Citizens' comments period
• County Attorney's report and Planning Director's report

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a utility-scale solar facility on Orbit Road and proposed revisions to the zoning and subdivision ordinances. The board will also consider agreements for county-wide broadband expansion, a budget amendment for reassessment, and several other administrative items.

• Conditional use permit for Nuby Run Solar Energy Facility on Orbit Road, including withdrawal of 20 acres from Courthouse Agricultural/Forestal District
• Proposed revisions to Isle of Wight County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
• Budget amendment appropriating $209,000 for general reassessment contract
• Agreements with HRPDC and RURALBAND for county-wide broadband expansion
• Resolution to approve employee health insurance plan offerings for FY 2022-23

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and will consider an amendment to the proffered conditions for the Crossings Commercial Development at 14217 Carrollton Boulevard to allow additional subdivision while maintaining the commercial building space limit. The agenda also includes the 2021 annual report, a Rushmere Village master plan community meeting update, and routine consent items.

• Public hearing on proposed revisions to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
• The Crossings proffer amendment at 14217 Carrollton Boulevard
• 2021 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Rushmere Village Master Plan community meeting update
• Consent agenda: January 20, 2022 Board of Supervisors action list and January 25, 2022 minutes

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of proposed revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, including adding short-term rentals as a commercial use, to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission also voted 6-0 to table a request from James River Crossings, Inc. to amend proffered conditions for the Crossings Commercial Development, pending additional design details. The 2021 Planning Commission Annual Report was approved 6-0 with two corrections.

• Recommended approval of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance revisions (6-0)
• Tabled proffer revision request for Crossings Commercial Development (6-0)
• Approved 2021 Planning Commission Annual Report with corrections (6-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a $2.12 million federal budget amendment for school food services, and consider several other items including an ordinance amendment to allow deer and bear hunting with rifles, a height exception for the Heritage Apartments, and interim salary adjustments for public safety employees. The consent agenda includes multiple budget amendments for grants and insurance proceeds, and street acceptances for two subdivisions.

• Public hearing: Budget amendment for Schools Food Service ($2,122,797)
• Ordinance amendment allowing deer/bear hunting with rifles
• Height exception for Heritage Apartments at 23321 Sugar Hill Road (37.25 ft vs 35 ft limit)
• Interim salary adjustments for public safety employees
• Consent agenda: Multiple budget amendments including $94,182 for utility assistance and $30,795 for Violence Against Women Act grant

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a utility-scale solar energy facility on Orbit Road, and will discuss a height exception for the Heritage Apartments. The commission will also elect officers for 2022, adopt the meeting and invocation schedules, and discuss proposed zoning ordinance revisions.

• Public hearing: Nuby Run Solar, LLC CUP for utility-scale solar facility on Orbit Road (parcel 39-01-038, RAC zoning), including withdrawal of 20 acres from Courthouse Agricultural/Forestal District
• Heritage Apartments height exception request: allow building at 23321 Sugar Hill Road to exceed 35-ft limit by 2.25 ft (total 37.25 ft)
• Election of 2022 chairman, vice-chairman, and appointment of secretary
• Adoption of 2022 meeting schedule (monthly regular meetings) and invocation schedule
• Discussion on proposed revisions to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on issuing up to $19.5 million in general obligation bonds for capital projects and on an ordinance amendment to allow deer and bear hunting with rifles. The board will also consider several budget amendments, including grants for school security, driver pay increases, and a sidewalk project, as well as a proposed amendment to the Crossings commercial development and a minimum wage adjustment.

• Public hearing: Bond issuance up to $19,500,000 for capital projects
• Public hearing: Ordinance amendment to allow deer/bear hunting with rifles
• Budget amendment: $223,800 transfer for school bus driver pay increases
• Budget amendment: $231,200 for school security door hardware
• Budget amendment: $317,246 for Smithfield sidewalk project (Grace Street to Westside Elementary)

Board of Supervisors

This is the annual organizational meeting where the Board of Supervisors will elect a chairman and vice-chairman, appoint a clerk and deputy clerk, adopt the 2022 meeting schedule, and re-adopt its by-laws and rules of procedure. The County Administrator will also give reports on broadband deployment, the annual financial report, recycling, irrigation meters, utility billing services, water tank painting, deer/bear hunting with rifles, and a strategic planning retreat. A closed meeting is scheduled.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022
• Appointment of Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Board
• Adoption of 2022 meeting schedule (regular meetings 3rd Thursday, work sessions 1st Thursday)
• Adoption of By-Laws and Rules of Procedure for 2022
• Discussion of allowing deer/bear hunting with rifles