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Isle of Wight County public meetings in 2024

36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board considers EMS equipment funding and three residential rezoning requests

The Board of Supervisors will discuss budget amendments for emergency medical services and review several residential rezoning applications. The meeting also includes presentations on the county's annual and quarterly financial reports.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board considers zoning changes for RVs, accessory dwellings, and wayside stands

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance changes and business license fees. The meeting includes budget amendments for school funding and vehicle repairs, as well as the adoption of a 10-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Schneider rezoning request for 49 acres off Murphy Mill Road considered

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three residential rezoning applications: Meade (6 acres), Porter (1.68 acres) and Schneider (approximately 49 acres). The Schneider request seeks to change the zoning from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Conditional‑Rural Residential and includes a waiver for lot sizes larger than ten acres. The meeting will also address new business items such as Energy Subcommittee appointments and a discussion of proposed changes to the zoning ordinance.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to appropriate $1,400,000 for Smithfield Farmers Market

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to transfer $1,400,000 from the unassigned fund balance to the Economic Development Authority for development of the proposed Smithfield Farmers Market. The meeting also includes an economic development update on the Beam Signing Ceremony for the 460 Commerce Center at the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, a briefing on new pharmacy regulations, and a discussion of potential improvements at the Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection. No budgetary impacts are noted for the updates, and the board will decide on the funding transfer during the session.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on $973,000 vehicle lease and multiple development exceptions

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an after‑the‑fact exception (EXC‑24‑2) for a retaining wall, pool and shed at 15407 and 15437 Laurelwood Drive. It will also consider waiver and exception requests for the Davis Subdivision (EXC‑24‑1) and Hall NDSO (EXC‑4‑24), discuss proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance, and adopt a resolution to execute a master lease purchase agreement for new vehicles costing $973,000.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to approve $1.77 M increase to County Schools FY2024‑25 budget

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments, including a $1,771,130 increase for the public schools operating budget, a $819,407 reappropriation of school funds, and appropriations for asset forfeiture ($12,741), military surplus sales ($74,261), and the Smithfield Food Tour ($13,500). The meeting also includes public hearings on a conditional use permit for a garage ministry at 5293 Old Stage Highway and a rezoning request by Christopher and Jessica Hewitt for 3.19 acres. Additional agenda items cover appointments, reports, and a new highway corridor overlay district exception request.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board reviews Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection improvements and funding

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several items, including an update on the Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection improvements and the associated funding match requirement. Staff will present a proposed revision to the county’s open‑burning regulations. The agenda also includes informational presentations on the Hampton Roads Alliance/HRMFFA and a potential farmers market project. A small‑business initiative to raise the business‑license gross‑receipt threshold from $4,000 to $25,000 will be considered.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider a conditional use permit for a religious assembly at 5293 Old Stage Highway

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land‑use applications, including a conditional use permit for a religious assembly on 1.25 acres at 5293 Old Stage Highway. The commission will also discuss proposed ordinance amendments for accessory dwelling units, recreational vehicles, and wayside stands, as well as a rezoning request by Christopher and Jessica Hewitt and an exception request for the Highway Corridor Overlay District. Additional agenda items include the commission’s annual retreat and routine reports.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends approval of Garage Ministry CUP, rezoning, and zoning text amendments

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission held a regular meeting on September 24, 2024, and voted to recommend approval of several items to the Board of Supervisors. These included a conditional use permit for a religious assembly use (Garage Ministry), a rezoning request, a zoning text amendment, and an exception to the Highway Corridor Overlay District. All recommendations were approved with votes ranging from 8-0-1 to unanimous.

Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to authorize $7.56 million school capital financing

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to finance school capital projects with $7,560,000 from the Virginia Public Schools Authority. It will also act on several budget amendments, including funding for the Rushmere Volunteer Fire Station addition, insurance proceeds for county vehicles and equipment, and grant allocations for alcohol enforcement, farmers market, and other programs. Public hearings will address a land withdrawal request, a commercial rezoning request, and other development applications.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to discuss road improvements and legislative priorities

The Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to recognize County Fair Chairman Danny Byrum and designate September as Hunger Action Month. The meeting also includes a discussion on potential improvements at the Benns Church Blvd/Turner Dr intersection and the 2025 legislative priorities.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider withdrawal of 27‑acre agricultural parcel near Trump Town Rd

The commission will hold a public hearing on a withdrawal request (AFD‑1‑24) by Todd and Kristi Bryant to remove 27 acres on Elmwood Lane near Trump Town Road (Rt. 651) from the Courthouse Agricultural District and convert it to forested wetlands. It will also hear a rezoning request (ZA‑05‑24) by Coastal Investors to change .237 acres on Benns Church Blvd (Rt. 10) from Planned Development – Mobile Home to Conditional General Commercial. In addition, the commission will discuss proposed changes to the zoning ordinance and receive reports from the County Attorney and Planning Director.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to amend budget for EMS supplies, vehicle purchases, and emergency funding

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will vote on several budget amendments, including $158,000 for EMS medical supplies, $75,000 of Dominion Energy pass‑through funding, $99,972 for new Sheriff’s Office vehicles, and a $973,000 intent to reimburse itself for other vehicle acquisitions. The meeting also includes public hearings on conditional use permits for a modular classroom, a short‑term rental, and multiple utility‑scale solar projects. Additional items are a presentation of the FY 2024‑25 budget book and reports from regional agencies.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to adopt ordinance moving Beaver Dam Precinct polling site

The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance amendment to relocate the District 5 Beaver Dam Precinct polling place from the VFW Auxiliary Post 4411 at 3385 Beaverdam Road to the Carrsville Community Center at 5336 Carrsville Highway. The meeting also includes updates on the County Fair, a final Energy Task Force report, discussion of a model open‑burning ordinance, a proposal to repeal and revise stormwater and wetlands chapters, and the formation of an Audit Committee.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on three major land-use permits

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional-use permit applications: a short-term rental at 214 Shivers Mill Lane, a 3-megawatt solar farm on Orbit Road, and a modular classroom at Carrsville Elementary School. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and reports from county attorneys and planners.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Public hearings for Sycamore Solar utility-scale energy applications

The Board will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permit requests from Sycamore Cross Solar, LLC for solar energy facilities. The agenda also includes budget amendments for opioid recovery and marketing grants.

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Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Public hearing for a 3.0 MW solar energy facility on Old Stage Highway

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a 3.0 MW utility-scale solar energy generation facility. The application by Elk Development, LLC involves approximately 27.32 acres of land in the Rural Agricultural Conservation district. The meeting also includes discussions on the Recreational Vehicles Ordinance and an update on the Comprehensive Plan Five Year Review.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Isle of Wight Board reviews budget amendments and solar energy projects

The Board of Supervisors is considering budget amendments for youth services, transportation grants, and land record technology. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Moonlight Solar energy facility and Tidewater Logistics development. Additionally, the board will review several business sign applications and a residential rezoning request.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board discusses urgent repairs for several sanitary sewer pump stations

The Board is discussing a plan of action for repairing or replacing multiple sanitary sewer pump stations across the county. They are also considering the formation of an Audit Committee to oversee financial and operational risks. Additionally, the Board may adopt a resolution designating June as Dravet Syndrome Awareness Month.

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Tue May 28, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on three solar projects and a rezoning

The Isle of Wight County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning for four residential lots and three utility-scale solar energy facilities, including a 44 MW project on Moonlight Road and two Sycamore Solar projects totaling 220 MW. The commission will also consider sign exceptions for Riverside Hospital and James River Crossing. The agenda includes consent items and reports from the county attorney and planning director.

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Thu May 16, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider FY2024-25 budget and several major rezoning requests

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the proposed FY2024-25 operating and capital budgets and tax rate ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings for three significant land-use changes and the sale of county property.

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Thu May 9, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearings on FY2024-25 budget and tax rates

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to approve the County Operating and Capital Budgets and the Tax Rate Ordinance for FY2024-25. The meeting includes a review of the 3rd Quarter FY2023-24 financial report and the FY2025-34 Capital Improvements Program.

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Thu May 2, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

County Administrator proposes FY2024-25 budget with real estate tax increase

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the proposed FY2024-25 Operating and Capital Budgets, which include a proposed real estate tax rate increase from $.71 to $.76. The body is also discussing waste disposal alternatives and improvements to the Tyler's Beach harbor/marina project.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

County Administrator presents proposed FY2024-25 operating and capital budgets

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the proposed annual budget which includes a real estate tax rate increase from $.71 to $.76. The presentation covers projected revenues, departmental expenditures, and several new staffing proposals.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 44 MW solar project and RV ordinance

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a utility-scale solar facility. The body will also hold discussions regarding a Recreational Vehicles (RV) ordinance and a five-year review of the Comprehensive Plan.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board holds public hearing on proposed FY2024-25 budget and capital improvements

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY2024-25 operating and capital budgets and the FY2025-34 Capital Improvements Program. The meeting also includes several budget amendments for emergency services, infrastructure, and vehicle replacement.

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Thu Apr 11, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

County Administrator presents proposed FY2024-25 budgets

The Board of Supervisors will review the County Administrator's proposed operating and capital budgets for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The presentation is intended for Board information, discussion, and direction.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission discusses five-year review of Envisioning the Isle plan

The Planning Commission is holding an informal discussion regarding the required five-year review of the Envisioning the Isle comprehensive plan. The body is discussing the formation of a stakeholder workgroup to suggest revisions before a 2025 deadline. No formal action is recommended for this meeting.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Isle of Wight County discusses FY2024-25 budgets and strategic plan updates

The Board of Supervisors will review the proposed operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes a discussion on updating the County's Strategic Plan and a resolution regarding National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers industrial rezoning and commercial kennel permit

The Planning Commission is reviewing requests for a commercial kennel and a residential rezoning. The body is also discussing a large-scale industrial project and a waterline booster station exception.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to consider 44 MW solar farm on 523 acres in Isle of Wight

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a 44 MW utility-scale solar facility on Moonlight Road and Burwells Bay Road, and a related siting agreement. They will also vote on consent agenda items including budget amendments, employment agreements, and a mutual aid agreement, plus a conditional zoning amendment for South Harbor.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to discuss strategic plan update

The Board of Supervisors will receive operational updates from the Clerk of Circuit Court, the County Treasurer, and the Commission on Aging. The meeting includes reports on broadband expansion and the Western Tidewater Water Authority. The Board may also consider updating the County's strategic plan.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearings on Tidewater Logistics industrial project

The Planning Commission will consider a comprehensive plan amendment and conditional rezoning for 154.3 acres to allow industrial uses. The body will also discuss a new Recreational Vehicles Ordinance and accept the 2023 Annual Report.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors to hold public hearings on rezoning and tax rates

The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments and grant appropriations. The meeting includes public hearings on two rezoning requests, a firearms ordinance, and personal property tax rate adjustments.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on two rezoning requests

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential rezoning and a conditional zoning amendment for business uses. The body will also discuss the formation of a Growth Management Task Force and proposed ordinance changes.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Isle of Wight Board of Supervisors to consider school funding and road grants

The Board is reviewing several budget amendments, including grant funding for schools and road extensions. The meeting also includes discussions on the County's Comprehensive Plan and a presentation on the Dominion Energy Offshore Wind Project.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024 · 17:00

Board of Supervisors

Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors holds annual organizational meeting

The Board is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and establish operating rules for 2024. Members will also discuss stormwater fees for solar projects, RV use on private property, and firearm ordinances.

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