Isle of Wight County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review VDOT alternatives for the Route 17 Arterial Plan and a proposed landscape plan for the Courthouse Complex. Members will also discuss recommendations for emergency vehicle replacement schedules and the application of stormwater fees to solar projects.

• VDOT alternatives for the Route 17 Arterial Plan
• Proposed landscape plan for the Courthouse Complex
• CIP Committee recommendations for fire apparatus (25-year limit) and ambulances (15-year limit/150,000 miles) starting FY 26
• Stormwater Advisory Committee recommendation to bill solar panel surface areas as impervious cover

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is discussing revisions to short-term rental ordinances and a registry. They are also considering a siting agreement and a capacity increase for the Carver Solar energy facility.

• Proposed ordinance to allow short-term rentals as a commercial use in residential zones
• Application by Carver Solar I, LLC to increase power generation from 71 MW to 91 MW
• Budget appropriation of $485,616 for school employees' compensation
• Lease modification with HomeTrust Bank increasing interest rate from 3.84% to 4.49%
• Grant appropriation of $19,629 for the Isle Be Green Litter Prevention and Recycling Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a request to rezone approximately 250 acres on Benns Grant Boulevard from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional-Planned Development-Mixed Use. The body is reviewing the project's impact on local schools and public facilities.

• Proposed rezoning of 250 acres (tax map 32-01-009) on Benns Grant Boulevard (Rte. 10)
• Proposed construction of 390 age-restricted single family homes and 225 townhomes
• Proposed 5 acres of commercial use including 18,000 sq ft of retail and 55,000 sq ft of office space
• Projected generation of 52 students requiring additional bus routes
• Traffic Impact Analysis projects 6,685 new vehicle trips per day

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Moonlight Solar, LLC to build a 44 MW solar facility on 523 acres, and will also consider a rezoning request for a mixed-use development, a height exception, and a design standards exception. The meeting includes consent agenda items and reports from the county attorney and planning director.

• Public hearing: Moonlight Solar CUP-10-23 for 44 MW solar facility on 523 acres on Moonlight Road and Burwells Bay Road, including withdrawal from Agricultural/Forestal District
• Old business: ZA-6-19 Sweetgrass rezoning of 250 acres on Benns Grant Boulevard to Conditional Planned Development Mixed Use
• New business: Height exception for dwelling at 9615 Old Stage Highway exceeding 35-foot limit by 8 feet 8 inches
• New business: SAWCO South Self Storage exception to NDSO design standards on Carrollton Boulevard
• Consent agenda: Approval of October 24, 2023 minutes and November 16, 2023 Board of Supervisors action list

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed 3 MW solar facility and revisions to short-term rental and zoning ordinances. The meeting also includes several budget amendments for law enforcement, juvenile detention, and infrastructure.

• Public hearing for a 3 MW solar energy facility at 16419 Courthouse Highway
• Proposed revisions to Short-Term Rental Ordinance and Registry
• Budget amendment of $571,800 for Fifth District Court Juvenile Detention Agreement
• Budget amendment of $255,893 for the Smithfield Sidewalk Project
• Purchase of two 2024 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup trucks for Parks & Recreation ($124,855)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a utility-scale solar facility and proposed revisions to short-term rental and zoning enforcement ordinances. The body will also consider a rezoning request for a mixed-use development on Benns Grant Boulevard.

• Conditional use permit for a 3 MW solar energy facility at 16419 Courthouse Highway
• Proposed ordinance revisions to define short-term rentals as a commercial use
• Proposed revisions to zoning and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area enforcement penalties
• Rezoning request for 250 acres on Benns Grant Boulevard (Rte. 10) for 615 residential units and commercial space
• Discussion of a $38 million estimated cost for a new middle school related to development impacts

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several budget amendments, including reappropriating over $714,000 in unspent school grant funds. The body is also discussing a utility easement for VEPCO and a master signage plan for James River Crossings, Inc.

• Reappropriation of $714,957 in unspent FY2022-23 Direct Aid to Public Education funds
• Cross-fund transfer of $250,000 from Stormwater Management to Capital Project Fund for Nike Park Extended wetlands credits
• Public hearing regarding a VEPCO utility easement request across County-owned land
• Master Signage Plan application for James River Crossings, Inc. at Brewers Neck Blvd, Spadea Way, and Carrollton Boulevard
• Appropriation of $51,250 for the Virginia 9-1-1 Service Board Staffing Recognition Grant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for the Sweetgrass project on Benns Grant Boulevard. The body will also discuss proposed revisions to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.

• Rezoning request (ZA-06-19) for 250 acres on Benns Grant Boulevard (Rte. 10) to allow 390 age-restricted homes, 225 townhomes, and 5 acres of commercial use
• Discussion of proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance revisions

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a proposal to allow the Economic Development Authority to issue bonds for a new hospital in Smithfield. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and a public hearing for a mini-warehouse storage facility.

• Approval of up to $300,000,000 in revenue bonds for Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc. for a new hospital near 19339 and 19375 Benns Grant Boulevard
• Budget amendment of $797,787 for the Fifth District Court Juvenile Detention Agreement
• Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-05-23) for a mini-warehouse on Lori Ann Way
• Budget amendment of $50,565 from the Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program
• Appropriation of $9,300 from an abandoned vehicle auction for Sheriff's Mobile Command bus renovations

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive presentations on transit service transitions and a proposed college partnership laboratory school. The meeting also includes a discussion with the School Board regarding the budget and construction at Hardy Elementary.

• Transit service transition update for Windsor and Western Tidewater
• Proposed Camp Community College lab school in Smithfield
• Camp Community College lease agreement at 253 James Street in Smithfield
• School Board discussion on budget and Hardy Elementary construction

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a mini-warehouse storage facility. The body will also discuss proposed revisions to the short-term rental ordinance.

• Public hearing for CUP-05-23: mini-warehouse storage facility on Lori Ann Way
• Discussion of proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance revisions
• Review of July 25, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a climate-controlled mini-warehouse storage facility on Lori Ann Way. The recommendation includes a condition that all lighting be directed inward to the site. The item will move to the Board of Supervisors for a September 21, 2023, meeting.

• Recommended approval of CUP-5-23 for Waverton Associates, Inc. mini-warehouse (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a conditional use permit for a 71 MW solar facility, a kennel permit, and ordinance amendments. They will also discuss the county budget book, a retreat, and pharmacy hours, and vote on consent agenda items like budget amendments and bylaws.

• Public hearing on CUP-9-23 for a commercial kennel at 15042 Carrollton Boulevard
• Public hearing on ordinance amendments to Chapters 3, 7, 11, and 15 of the County Code
• Discussion of Carver Solar CUP-6-22 for a 71 MW solar facility on 637 acres
• Consideration of a siting agreement for the Carver Solar project
• Budget amendment to address FY2022-2023 schools operating budget shortfall

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding property acquisition for a road project and a utility easement. They are also discussing a vehicle lease agreement and the reconsideration of a solar facility permit.

• Authorization of condemnation proceedings for the Nike Park Road Extension Project to secure $14 million in state grant funds
• Proposed non-exclusive utility easement at Heritage Park (21311 Courthouse Highway) for Verizon Wireless
• Master Lease Purchase Agreement for new vehicles not to exceed $600,000 at an interest rate up to 3.840%
• Reconsideration of the Carver Solar Energy Generation Facility Conditional Use Permit Request
• Appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals (District 1) and Board of Equalization (District 5)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a commercial kennel. The body will also consider a design exception for a property on Commerce Lane and discuss revisions to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.

• Public hearing for CUP-9-23: commercial kennel at 15042 Carrollton Boulevard
• EXC-9-23: Exception to Newport Development Service Overlay design standards for property on Commerce Lane
• Discussion on proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance revisions

The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a commercial kennel at 15042 Carrollton Boulevard. Staff recommended approval with specific limits on the number of animals and outdoor exercise rules. The provided minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the application.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget amendments for broadband expansion and law enforcement grants. The meeting includes public hearings on a conditional zoning amendment and the sale of county property.

• Appropriation of $318,750 for broadband expansion to match VATI funding
• Appropriation of $178,000 DCJS grant for law enforcement equipment
• Public hearing for zoning amendment at 32424 Green Oaks Lane for a construction yard
• Proposed sale of county property adjacent to 231 James Street, Smithfield
• Purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for Fire & Rescue for $43,141

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a program for stormwater repair grants for homeowners' associations and discuss recommendations for the emergency apparatus replacement schedule. The meeting also includes updates on broadband deployment and economic development projects.

• Stormwater Management Grant Program: Design grants up to $20,000; System Restoration grants $10,000 to $100,000; BMP Capital Maintenance grants $15,000 to $150,000
• Discussion of the County lease with Camp Community College in Smithfield
• CIP Committee recommendations for emergency apparatus: 25-year service life for fire trucks and 150,000-mile limit for ambulances starting FY 26
• Economic development updates for projects including the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park
• Broadband deployment update following a Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development inspection

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to limit permitted uses at 32424 Green Oaks Lane to a construction yard. The body is also considering a design exception for Air Station General and discussing a new Recreational Vehicles Ordinance.

• Public hearing for ZA-4-22 to limit uses to a construction yard at 32424 Green Oaks Lane
• Application EXC-8-23 for Air Station General regarding Highway Corridor Overlay District design guidelines
• Discussion on a proposed Recreational Vehicles (RV) Ordinance
• Planning Director's report and County Attorney's report

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a zoning amendment to allow a construction yard at 32424 Green Oaks Lane. The commission also reviewed an exception request for a warehouse facility at the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park.

• Recommended approval of ZA-4-22 to limit permitted uses to a construction yard at 32424 Green Oaks Lane (8-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several budget amendments, including road repairs and school grants. The meeting includes public hearings for rezoning, conditional use permits, and a solar project siting agreement.

• Appropriation of $781,259 for Lawnes Point on the James road repairs
• Appropriation of $19,023 for Sheriff’s Federal Asset Forfeiture
• School budget amendments including a $5,000 Bayer Fund donation and $186,912 in grant funds
• Public hearing for 3Bs Land LLC rezoning of 1.98 acres to Conditional-Suburban Residential
• Conditional Use Permit application for Hampton Roads Classical, Inc. at 14353 Benns Church Boulevard

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt tax rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. Members will also discuss amendments to the County Code of Ordinances and appointments to the Energy Task Force.

• Proposed real estate tax rate of $0.71 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Proposed machinery and tools tax rate of $1.95 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Proposed boats, watercraft, and aircraft tax rate of $1.00 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Discussion of ordinance amendments, including regulations on discharging firearms
• Potential appointment of Edward "Gibby" Dowdy as an At-Large member of the Energy Task Force

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a single-family home and a conditional use permit for an educational facility. The body will also discuss revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance and a potential Recreational Vehicles Ordinance.

• ZA-1-23: Rezoning 1.98 acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional-Suburban Residential for 3Bs Land LLC
• CUP-1-23: Conditional use permit for a primary and secondary educational facility at 14353 Benns Church Boulevard
• CBPA-2-23: After-the-fact approval for a boat and equipment platform at 1 Eagle Nest Lane
• Proposed revisions to Article 5, 'Development Standards,' of the Subdivision Ordinance
• EXC-7-23: Height exception for a two-story garage at 16055 Mill Swamp Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning request to create one residential lot on Shiloh Drive. A public hearing was also held regarding a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area ordinance exception for a boat platform at 1 Eagle Nest Lane.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 1.98 acres from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional-Suburban Residential for one single-family lot (9-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a utility-scale solar project and budget amendments for school construction. The meeting also includes several grant appropriations and revisions to the County Policy Manual.

• Public hearing for Prairie Solar, LLC to establish a 20 MWac solar facility on 152 acres at 19604 Longview Drive
• Proposed budget amendment of $2,299,358 for Hardy Elementary School pump station construction
• Budget amendment of $959,020 from FEMA for fire department Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Appropriation of $70,326 from unspent technology fees to the General Fund
• Waiver request for the Krohn Subdivision regarding a private 30-foot ingress/egress easement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2023-24 operating and capital budgets and the FY2024-33 Capital Improvements Program. The Board will also discuss a proposed policy to establish a voluntary sick leave bank for employees facing serious illness or injury.

• Proposed General Fund Operating Budget of $95,536,114
• Proposed Capital Projects Fund of $7,689,445
• Proposed Isle of Wight County Schools budget of $88,446,834
• Authorization for revenue anticipation notes up to $25,000,000
• Proposed Sick Leave Bank policy allowing voluntary contributions of 8 hours of leave

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is discussing the proposed FY2023-24 operating and capital budgets, including a $94,079,563 General Fund Operating Budget and an $88,124,334 budget for Isle of Wight County Schools. The meeting also includes a presentation on school zone speed enforcement and a discussion on the Energy Task Force.

• Proposed General Fund Operating Budget of $94,079,563
• Proposed Isle of Wight County Schools Operating Budget of $88,124,334
• Proposed Capital Budget of $7,251,445
• Authorization of revenue anticipation notes up to $25,000,000
• True Blue Solutions presentation on school zone speed enforcement

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-24, including related ordinances and the 2024-33 Capital Improvements Program. School and public safety personnel will be present to answer questions regarding educational and safety services.

• Proposed General Fund Operating Budget of $94,079,563
• Proposed Capital Budget of $7,251,445
• Proposed Isle of Wight County Schools Operating Budget of $88,124,334
• Authorization for revenue anticipation notes up to $25,000,000
• Proposed FY2023-24 Fee Schedule

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider a conditional use permit for a 20 MWac solar facility on 152 acres off Longview Drive, including a request to withdraw 103 acres from the Longview Agricultural/Forestal District. They will also review a subdivision ordinance waiver for a family member subdivision on a private easement. The agenda includes consent items, reports, and a possible closed meeting.

• CUP-7-22: Prairie Solar LLC seeks conditional use permit for 20 MWac solar facility on 152 acres at 19604 Longview Drive, with withdrawal of 103 acres from Longview Agricultural/Forestal District
• EXC-3-23: Krohn subdivision ordinance waiver for family member subdivision on private 30-foot easement (parcel 20-01-082)
• Proposed revisions to Article 5 of the Subdivision Ordinance
• FY24-33 Capital Improvement Plan status report
• Development activity update

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a utility-scale solar facility and associated land withdrawal. The commission also heard a request for a subdivision ordinance waiver regarding a private easement, though no final vote is recorded in the text.

• Recommended approval of 20 MWac utility-scale solar facility and 103-acre A/F District withdrawal (9-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2023-24 operating and capital budgets, related ordinances, and the FY2024-33 Capital Improvements Program, as well as proposed changes to the Solar Energy Facility Ordinance. The board will also consider several budget amendments, including $350,000 for Children's Services Act services and creation of an Opioid Abatement Fund, and will vote on zoning exceptions for a metal building at 15727 Carrollton Boulevard and a hospital building height and sign size at 19339 Benns Church Boulevard.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2023-24 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, and FY2024-33 CIP
• Public hearing on proposed Solar Energy Facility Ordinance changes
• Budget amendment appropriating $350,000 for Children's Services Act services
• Resolution to create an Opioid Abatement Special Revenue Fund
• Zoning exception requests for Troy Marine metal exterior walls and Riverside hospital building height (67 ft) and sign size (97.5 sq ft)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a budget work session to review the County Administrator's proposed FY2023-24 operating and capital budgets. The proposal includes a real estate tax rate reduction from $.85 to $.75 per $100 of assessed value, the first such cut in 16 years, and a return of the personal property tax rate to $4.50. The board will discuss the budget and provide direction; a public hearing is scheduled for April 20 and adoption is set for May 11.

• Proposed real estate tax rate cut from $.85 to $.75 per $100 (first in 16 years)
• Personal property tax rate returned to $4.50 from $3.90
• General Fund budget totals $94,079,563, up $5,100,404 (5.71%)
• School operating funds increase by $2,791,814
• Proposed 4% wage increase plus $1,000 for full-time employees

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear the County Administrator's proposed FY2023-24 operating and capital budgets, which include a real estate tax rate reduction from $0.85 to $0.75 per $100 of assessed value—the first such cut in 16 years—and a return of the personal property tax rate to $4.50. The board will also receive presentations on James River Bridge maintenance, the Port of Virginia, and a resolution honoring public safety telecommunicators. No final budget decisions are made at this meeting; a public hearing and adoption are scheduled for later in April and May.

• Proposed real estate tax rate cut from $0.85 to $0.75 per $100, first in 16 years
• General Fund budget totals $94,079,563 for FY2023-24
• Proposed 4% wage increase plus $1,000 annualized payment for full-time employees
• Water rate increase of 59 cents per 1,000 gallons (about $2.95/month for typical user)
• Resolution designating April 9-15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discuss several land-use applications, including a conditional use permit for a 20 MW solar facility, exceptions for a hospital building height and sign size, and a metal exterior wall exception. The agenda also includes consent items and reports from county staff.

• Prairie Solar CUP for 20 MW solar facility on 152 acres off Longview Drive, with withdrawal of 103 acres from Agricultural/Forestal District
• Troy Marine exception to allow metal exterior walls at 15727 Carrollton Boulevard
• Riverside Smithfield Hospital height exception to 67 feet (limit 50 feet) at 19339 Benns Church Boulevard
• Riverside Smithfield Hospital sign size exception to 97.5 sq ft and 10 ft 9 in height (limit 50 sq ft, 8 ft)
• Consent agenda includes minutes from January and February meetings

The Planning Commission recommended approval for building height and sign size exceptions for Riverside Smithfield Hospital. A request for metal exterior walls at Troy Marine was also recommended for approval. An application for a utility-scale solar facility by Prairie Solar was tabled.

• Recommended approval of 67-foot building height exception for Riverside Smithfield Hospital (10-0)
• Recommended approval of 97.5 sq ft sign size exception for Riverside Smithfield Hospital (10-0)
• Recommended approval of metal exterior wall exception for Troy Marine LLC (8-2)
• Tabled Prairie Solar utility-scale solar facility application to April 25, 2023 (8-2)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments, including funding for an ATV trail at Heritage Park, vehicle repairs from insurance proceeds, and a school health workforce grant. The board will also discuss a possible ordinance change regarding discharging firearms and make appointments to the Energy Task Force.

• Approve $110,188 additional Recreation Trails Program grant for Heritage Park ATV Training Park and Trails, with $22,480 local match
• Appropriate $31,015 in VaCorp insurance proceeds for repair of County vehicles
• Appropriate $86,828 School-Based Health Workforce Grant to Isle of Wight County Schools
• Discuss ordinance amendment to Chapter 12, Section 12-11.1 on discharging firearms
• Approve $27,403 contribution from Windsor Volunteer Fire Department for a Freightliner 2-Door Tandem Tanker

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting with the School Board to discuss the draft FY2023-24 operating and capital budgets and funding options for schools. The board will also hear an introduction of the County's first Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Joint meeting with School Board to discuss draft FY2023-24 operating and capital budgets
• Introduction of Jamie Belch as County's first Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Discussion of options for funding County schools

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a 20 MWac utility-scale solar facility on 152 acres. Staff recommended approval of the permit with 23 specific conditions and the withdrawal of 103 acres from the Longview Agricultural/Forestal District. The provided minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the application.

• Approved agenda changes to move Prairie Solar to the first public hearing item (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors meets to decide on several items, including approving participation in a national opioid settlement, a rezoning for a residential lot, a conditional use permit for a contractor office, and a major solar energy facility. The board will also hold public hearings on personal property tax rate adjustments and consider budget amendments for grant funds.

• Opioid settlement participation with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS
• Edwards Residential Rezoning: 1 acre from RAC to RR, withdraw from Moonlight Agricultural/Forestal District
• Babb Contractor Office and Storage CUP at 14232 Benns Church Boulevard
• Bay Sand Borrow Pit expansion on Muddy Cross Road
• Carver Solar 71 MW utility-scale solar facility on 637 acres

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the personal property tax rate and potential recruitment and retention incentives for fire and rescue volunteers. The session includes staff updates on transportation grants and development activity, as well as a review of Board compensation.

• Proposed incentive plan totals of $108,200 for fire and rescue organizations
• Discussion of personal property tax rate adjustments
• Staff update on SMART SCALE transportation grant applications
• Resolution to move the February 16, 2023 meeting to February 23, 2023
• Discussion of Board of Supervisors' compensation

Planning Commission

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: a residential rezoning, a conditional use permit for a contractor office and storage, and a conditional use permit for expanding sand borrow pit operations. The commission will also discuss solar energy facility ordinance changes and consider several subdivision ordinance waiver requests. The meeting includes routine items such as electing officers and adopting the 2023 meeting schedule.

• ZA-6-22: Rezone 1 acre from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Rural Residential for a single-family lot, with withdrawal from Moonlight Agricultural/Forestal District
• CUP-8-22: Conditional use permit for contractor office and storage at 14232 Benns Church Boulevard
• CUP-7-21: Conditional use permit for resource extraction on ~125 acres on Muddy Cross Road, with withdrawal of 129.8 acres from Longview Agricultural/Forestal District
• MISC-11-22: Waiver request for family member subdivision on private right-of-way not built to public standards
• EXC-4-22: Exception request to NDSO sidewalk width requirement for Langley Federal Credit Union

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a residential rezoning, a subdivision ordinance waiver, and two conditional use permits. All three recommended actions will move to the Board of Supervisors for a final decision on February 23, 2023.

• Recommended approval for rezoning 1 acre from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Rural Residential (10-0)
• Recommended approval for a subdivision ordinance waiver regarding lot shape for the Edwards property (10-0)
• Recommended approval for a conditional use permit for a contractor office and storage facility at 14232 Benns Church Boulevard (10-0)
• Recommended approval for a conditional use permit for resource extraction at multiple borrow pits on Muddy Cross Road (10-0)
• Re-elected Brian Carroll as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Bobby Bowser as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Landrus as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 meeting and invocation schedules (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and siting agreement for the Carver Solar Energy Generation Facility, a 71 MW utility-scale solar project on 637 acres near Windsor. The board will also consider a $8,355,971 budget transfer for a judgment liability, a solid waste franchise extension, and several consent agenda items including budget amendments and a fire truck grant agreement.

• Public hearing: Carver Solar CUP for 71 MW solar facility on 637 acres (Yellow Hammer Rd, Windsor Blvd, etc.)
• Public hearing: Carver Solar siting agreement
• Budget amendment: $8,355,971 transfer from unassigned fund balance to judgment liability
• Consent: $7,942 insurance proceeds for county vehicle repairs
• Consent: $16,442 DEQ litter prevention and recycling grant

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 2023 meeting schedule, and re-adopt its bylaws and rules of procedure. The County Administrator will also give reports on a proffer amendment for Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park Phase III, the Wrenn's Mill Refuse and Recycling Center renovation, a Virginia Supreme Court decision on machinery and tools taxes, and the annual financial report.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for one-year terms
• Appointment of Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Board
• Adoption of 2023 meeting schedule (regular meetings 3rd Thursday, work sessions 1st Thursday)
• Adoption of By-Laws and Rules of Procedure for 2023
• Discussion of proffer amendment for Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park Phase III