Mathews County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors convened a special called closed meeting to discuss specific personnel matters and cybersecurity threats. The agenda includes provisions for discussing employee assignments, salaries, or resignations, as well as reviewing information regarding potential vulnerabilities to IT systems.

• Discussion of prospective candidates for employment, appointments, or promotions
• Review of information regarding specific cybersecurity threats or vulnerabilities

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a proposal to allow mobile food vendors by right in several zoning districts. The meeting also includes discussions on the FY24-25 budget schedule and various departmental reports.

• Zoning amendment 7-ZA-23 regarding mobile food vendor regulations
• $2,000.00 donation from Royce Publications to Sheriff's Office
• $8,320.00 budget supplement for Port Fun Maintenance
• $21,612.84 emergency procurement for Sheriff's Office VXRail storage upgrade
• Appointments for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Application 7-ZA-23. This application proposes adding special regulations to allow mobile food vendors by right in several zoning districts.

• Public hearing for Application 7-ZA-23 to permit mobile food vendors in B-1, B-2, I, and VMU districts
• Discussion of the FY25-29 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Review of November 9th, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will discuss zoning amendments and a conditional use permit for an apartment complex. Other business includes a budget amendment, a bond resolution, and a proposed Parks and Recreation ordinance.

• Zoning text amendment regarding Therapeutic Massage Facilities (§175-15.23)
• Conditional Use Permit request from Rad, LLC for a 12 one-bedroom apartment complex
• Proposed Ordinance 23-05 regarding Parks and Recreation
• FY24 Budget Amendment
• Economic Development Authority Bond Resolution

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a request for a twelve-unit apartment complex by Rad, LLC. The meeting also includes a proposed text amendment to allow therapeutic massage facilities in the VMU district.

• Application 2-CUP-23: Request from Rad, LLC to construct a 12 one-bedroom apartment complex on parcels 26A3 (A) 98 and 26A3 (27) A
• Application 6-ZA-23: Text amendment to allow therapeutic massage facilities in the VMU district
• Withdrawn Application 3-CUP-22 regarding safety lighting for a tower at 4396 East River Rd

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetland Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Joseph and Arleen Allen to install shoreline stabilization structures. The proposal includes a rock sill, a rock groin, nourishment, and plantings.

• Public hearing for VMRC #23-2061: installation of 75’ rock sill and 30’ rock groin
• Request for approximately 300 cubic yards of nourishment and plantings on Milford Haven shoreline

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review two conditional use permit applications for a dog grooming facility and an event venue. The meeting also includes a supplemental appropriation for radio tower funding.

• Supplemental appropriation of $81,296.00 for the radio tower
• Public hearing for Proposed Ordinance 23-05 regarding Parks & Public Access
• Conditional Use Permit request from Shannon Jones for a dog grooming facility on parcel 25 (10) 2Q
• Conditional Use Permit request from 1330 Ebenezer, LLC for an event venue on parcels 1A (3) B1 and 1A (3) B2
• Dredging resolution regarding Hole in The Wall

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors and the Mathews County Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD) will hold a special called meeting and workshop. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding Fire Station #1.

• Discussion regarding Fire Station #1

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit application from 1330 Ebenezer, LLC. The request seeks to operate an event venue for up to 150 guests in the R-1/RU district.

• Conditional Use Permit 3-CUP-23 for an event venue on parcel 1A (3) B1 and 1A (3) B2
• Discussion of draft language for therapeutic massage
• Discussion of group home regulations

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the FY23-24 Budget Amendment and a VDOT sidewalk extension project on Buckley Hall Rd. The meeting also includes discussions on new ordinances, tax relief resolutions, and design-build contract procedures.

• Public hearing for FY23-24 Budget Amendment
• Public hearing for VDOT sidewalk extension and crosswalk on Buckley Hall Rd.
• Reappropriation of $843,605.59 in unexpended funds from FY23 to FY24
• Conditional Use Permit application for a dog grooming facility on parcel 25 (10) 2Q
• Resolution regarding Personal Property Tax Relief

Planning Commission

The commission will review possible changes to the Zoning Ordinance and discuss updates regarding the FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting also includes a report from the Planning Director and a review of previous minutes.

• Possible changes to the Zoning Ordinance
• FY24-28 CIP updates and final copy review
• Review of FY22, 23, and 24 CIP items

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 8 meeting. The commission established a food‑truck review committee composed of Byron Rauch, Harry Meeks, and Donald Morgan. It also voted 7‑0‑0 to change the November 14 meeting date to November 9 at 7 pm.

• Approved August 8 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Formed food‑truck review committee (Byron Rauch, Harry Meeks, Donald Morgan)
• Moved November 14 meeting to November 9, 7 pm (7-0-0)

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetland Board is reviewing several public hearing requests for shoreline stabilization projects on the Piankatank, East River, and Edwards Creek. The board will also discuss an updated Wetlands Ordinance and the addition of a new member.

• Shoreline work at 136 Old Farm Rd to replace a timber groin with a stone t-head and riprap revetment
• Installation of geotube revetment and reef sill at 949 Diggs Wharf Rd
• Construction of oyster shell sills and riprap revetment at 231 Anchorage Way
• Request to connect existing revetment with 176' of rip rap at Edwards Creek
• Discussion regarding the Updated Wetlands Ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a proposed ordinance regarding unsafe structures and a text amendment to the real estate taxation code. The meeting also includes presentations on broadband funding and a new fire station project.

• Proposed Ordinance 23-04 regarding unsafe structures
• Taxation code amendment for bi-annual real estate levy billing
• Conditional Use Permit request for a dog grooming facility on parcel 25 (10) 2Q
• $1,521.00 supplemental appropriation for Department of Social Services
• Presentation on VATI and BEAD broadband funding

The Board of Supervisors authorized the Broadband Advisory Board to proceed with discussions with Verizon and adopted Ordinance 23-04 regarding unsafe structures. They also approved amendments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board bylaws and a tax code text amendment. Several items, including a dog grooming permit and residence repair quotes, were tabled.

• Approved Broadband Advisory Board to move forward in discussions with Verizon (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-04 to address unsafe structures (5-0)
• Approved text amendment to Chapter 145 Taxation regarding real estate levy billing (4-1)
• Approved amendments to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board bylaws (5-0)
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit 5-CUP-22 for dog grooming facility for 30 days (5-0)
• Tabled approval of repair quotes for Eubanks residence pending additional quotes (5-0)
• Accepted MPNNCSB FY24 State Performance Contract (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for MCPS Amended FY24 Budget for September 26, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request to reduce the required 100-foot resource protection area buffer to zero feet. This variance is requested to allow for a single family dwelling on the property.

• Variance 9-V-23: Request to reduce 100-foot resource protection buffer to 0 feet at 412 Piney Point Rd

The Board approved a variance request to reduce a resource protection area buffer to zero feet for a single-family dwelling. The board also tabled the minutes from the July 12th meeting for further review.

• Approved variance 9-V-23 to reduce 100-foot resource protection area buffer to 0 feet at 412 Piney Point Rd (4-0-1)
• Tabled July 12th summary and verbatim minutes (5-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will review an unfinished application for a Conditional Use Permit. The request involves operating a dog grooming facility as a home enterprise in the Residential-2 district.

• Application 5-CUP-22: Request from Shannon Jones for a dog grooming facility on parcel 25 (10) 2Q

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a home enterprise conditional use permit for a dog grooming facility. The commission also recommended a specific timeline for Capital Improvement Program requests to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved July 13th meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Application 5-CUP-22 for a dog grooming facility pending health department approval (6-1-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors send CIP requests on September 1st with a November 1st deadline (5-2-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider supplemental appropriations including an $88,606.25 budget supplement for Assessor Professional Services. Discussion items include Heritage Park, Parks & Recreation bylaws, and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• $88,606.25 budget supplement for Assessor Professional Services
• $1,000.00 Library Art Grant appropriation
• $500.00 Sheriff's Office donation from Rotary Club
• Road closure at Knight's Wood Road (SR 613) and Tabernacle (SR 611) from August 1st-August 4th
• Closed meeting regarding Mathews County v. JB Property LLC/JB Property LLC v. Mathews County

The Board approved zoning text amendments requiring fire evacuation routes and extinguishers in short-term vacation rentals. They also voted to appeal a Board of Zoning Appeals decision regarding Hole in The Wall and authorized legal consultation for Heritage Park access.

• Approved zoning text amendment for short-term rental fire safety (5-0-0)
• Approved appeal of BZA decision regarding Hole in The Wall (5-0-0)
• Approved consulting real estate attorney regarding Heritage Park ROW easement (5-0-0)
• Approved obtaining quotes to replace structures for Mr. & Mrs. Eubanks (5-0-0)
• Approved drafting a formal apology letter to Mr. & Mrs. Eubanks (5-0-0)
• Approved private road name Oakland Creek Lane (5-0-0)
• Approved public hearing for VA State Building Code on August 22, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations including $88,606.25 for Assessor Professional Services (5-0-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review an appeal regarding a violation notice at 384 Old Ferry Rd. and consider a request for a reduced resource protection area buffer at 499 Aldendale Lane.

• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's Violation Notice and Correction Order for 384 Old Ferry Rd.
• Variance request to reduce the resource protection area buffer from 100 feet to 81 feet at 499 Aldendale Lane
• Request for a 21 x 21.5 pervious paver patio at 499 Aldendale Lane

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The joint meeting will discuss and vote on a text amendment to the zoning ordinance for short-term vacation rentals, adding requirements for fire evacuation routes and fire extinguishers. The agenda also includes public comment and unfinished business regarding a Conditional Use Permit application.

• Application 5-ZA-23: Text amendment to the zoning ordinance for short-term vacation rentals
• Conditional Use Permit request from Shannon Jones for operating a dog grooming facility

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning ordinance amendment requiring fire evacuation routes and extinguishers in short-term vacation rentals. A request for a dog grooming facility conditional use permit was tabled.

• Recommended approval of Application 5-ZA-23 for short-term rental fire safety amendments (7-0-0)
• Approved June 13th minutes (7-0-0)
• Tabled Application 5-CUP-22 for a dog grooming facility home enterprise
• Decided to review the major/minor subdivision ordinance in its entirety before a public hearing

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board will review several requests for shoreline modifications along the Piankatank River, East River, and Edwards Creek. The meeting also includes the appointment of alternate members.

• Shoreline work at 136 Old Farm Rd to replace a timber groin with stone t-head and riprap revetment
• Installation of an Envirolok living wall system at 2582 Glebe Rd
• Large-scale project at 1084 Hesse Farm Rd involving stone breakwaters, beach nourishment, and a boat ramp
• Construction of 176 feet of riprap revetment at Edwards Creek shoreline
• Appointment of alternate members

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will discuss budget amendments, capital improvement plans, and consider a rezoning text amendment. The meeting also includes public hearings on a proposed noise ordinance and an emergency tax deadline extension.

• Proposed noise ordinance public hearing
• Emergency ordinance extending real property tax deadline to June 15, 2023
• Text amendment to zoning ordinance §175-5.4 A. (3)
• Budget amendment presentation and resolution
• Resolution of adoption and appropriation

The Board of Supervisors approved a new noise ordinance and a regional radio system partnership. They also extended the real property tax deadline to June 15, 2023, and passed a budget resolution. A zoning amendment was approved to allow smaller parent parcels for family subdivisions in Rural districts.

• Approved Noise Ordinance 23-02 (5-0-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 23-01 extending real estate tax deadline to June 15, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-03 for Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck Regional Radio System (5-0-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment 4-ZA-23 for family subdivisions in Rural districts (5-0-0)
• Approved budget resolution as presented by County Attorney (5-0-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan amendment resolution (5-0-0)
• Approved request for Backwoods BBQ to park and serve food at the Park & Ride (5-0-0)
• Appointed five members to the VA250 American Revolutionary Advisory Committee (5-0-0)

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a home-based dog grooming business. The meeting also includes discussions on amending the zoning ordinance to change minimum lot size requirements for family subdivisions in the Rural district.

• Conditional Use Permit 5-CUP-22: Request to operate a dog grooming facility on parcel 25 (10) 2Q
• Text amendment 4-ZA-23: Proposal to allow parent parcels in the Rural (RU) district to be at least 1 acre after subdivision
• Approval of May 9th meeting minutes
• Resolution recognizing past Planning Commission members

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning text amendment regarding minimum lot sizes for family subdivisions in Rural districts. The commission also added fire safety requirements for short-term vacation rentals and tabled a dog grooming permit request.

• Recommended approval of text amendment 4-ZA-23 for family subdivision lot sizes (6-0-0)
• Approved requirement for fire extinguishers and evacuation routes in common areas for STVRs (6-0-0)
• Tabled application 5-CUP-22 for a dog grooming facility for 30 days
• Approved May 9th meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Wetlands Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to repair and extend an existing kayak launch at 541 Brittany Lane. The board will also review Living Shoreline Group 2 approvals and conduct compliance checks for Group 2 projects.

• Public hearing for kayak launch extension at 541 Brittany Lane
• Request to extend 8’ x 30’ launch to approximately 8’ x 60’ with flexamat, sand, and plantings
• Approval of VMRC#23-0934-Living Shoreline Group 2
• Compliance checks for Group 2 projects

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider supplemental appropriations and several new business items including tax deadline extensions. The agenda also includes reports on dredging at Hole In the Wall and updates to the noise ordinance.

• Reappropriation of $197,579.03 in Administration Office reserve funds
• Grant funds of $6,896.00 for Department of Social Services Family Partnership Meetings
• Emergency Ordinance for Tax Deadline Extension
• Dredging Update: Hole In the Wall
• Discussion regarding 384 Old Ferry Road in closed session

The Board of Supervisors approved a $1.71M plan for Phase 1 dredging at Hole In the Wall and authorized two property rezoning requests to Business-2. They also passed an emergency ordinance extending the tax deadline and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed noise ordinance.

• Approved $1.71M for Phase 1 dredging and material placement (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2794 Buckley Hall Rd to Business-2 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 53 Twiggs Ferry Rd to Business-2 (4-0-1)
• Approved zoning ordinance text amendment Application 3-ZA-33 (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Ordinance for Tax Deadline Extension (5-0)
• Approved scheduling noise ordinance public hearing for June 27, 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Conrad Bareford to the Economic Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations of $197,579.03 and $6,896.00 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the proposed adoption of the tax rate and the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. A closed session is scheduled to consult with legal counsel regarding 384 Old Ferry Road and the Hole in the Wall Restaurant.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate adoption
• Public hearing on proposed FY24 budget
• Closed session regarding 384 Old Ferry Road and the Hole in the Wall Restaurant

The Board of Supervisors held a special called public hearing to address fiscal matters. The board voted to adopt the presented tax rate and approve the FY23 budget.

• Approved the Tax Rate as presented (4-1-0)
• Approved the FY23 budget as presented (4-1-0)

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications to rezone parcels from Rural to Business-2. The meeting also includes a proposed text amendment regarding minimum lot area requirements.

• Rezoning request 1-RZ-22 for 2794 Buckley Hall Rd from RU to B-2
• Rezoning request 1-RZ-23 for 53 Twiggs Ferry Rd from RU to B-2
• Zoning text amendment 3-ZA-23 regarding minimum lot area language
• Approval of April 2023 joint meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for two properties to be rezoned to Business-2 and a text amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding lot size. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for June 13th regarding family subdivision lot size. A motion to allow Tom Deweese to speak at a meeting was denied.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 2794 Buckley Hall Rd from Rural to Business-2 (7-0-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 53 Twiggs Ferry Rd from Rural to Business-2 (7-0-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to §175-8.5 (A) to remove 'for each principal use' from lot size requirements (7-0-0)
• Approved April 11th meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 13th to change family subdivision text amendment from 2.5 acres to 1 acre (7-0-0)
• Denied motion to allow Tom Deweese to speak at the Planning Commission meeting (3-4-0)

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Zoning Board will review four requests for shoreline modifications. These items include installations of riprap revetment, living shorelines, and groin reconstruction along the Piankatank River and East River.

• Riprap revetment installation at 1015 Roane Point Dr
• Riprap revetment and sill work at 120 Williamsdale Lane
• Removal and reconstruction of timber groins at 209 Pine Hill Dr
• Living shoreline installation at 207 Hansford Cir

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the schedule for public hearings regarding the proposed FY24 budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes zoning ordinance text amendments and updates on fire station land.

• Public hearing schedule for Adoption of the Tax Rate and Proposed FY24 Budget
• Zoning amendment 1-ZA-23 regarding §175-6.3 (19)
• Zoning amendment 2-ZA-23 regarding §175-17.2 (C)
• VDOT-Secondary Sixth Year Plan public hearing
• Fire Station Land update

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review an appeal regarding a violation notice for 384 Old Ferry Rd. Additionally, the Board will consider a request to reduce a resource protection area buffer at 499 Aldendale Lane.

• Appeal of Zoning Administrator's Violation Notice and Correction Order for Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, LLC at 384 Old Ferry Rd.
• Variance request from Mark A. Hill to reduce a 100-foot resource protection area buffer to 67 feet at 499 Aldendale Lane

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet in a specially called closed session. The agenda includes scheduling a public hearing for May 4, 2023, to adopt the tax rate and providing an opportunity for citizen comments.

• Schedule a public hearing for May 4, 2023, to adopt the tax rate
• Opportunity for citizen comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding changes to the local zoning ordinance. The proposed amendments involve correcting a section number and adding specific language regarding manufactured homes.

• Text amendment 1-ZA-23 to correct §175-3.2 B to §175-15.3 B
• Text amendment 2-ZA-23 to add the word 'park' to §175-17.2 (C)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of two text amendments to the zoning ordinance. The commission also established two committees to review further zoning items and scheduled a public hearing for May 9th regarding a business text amendment.

• Recommended approval of 1-ZA-23 to correct a section reference in the zoning ordinance (7-0-0)
• Recommended approval of 2-ZA-23 to add the word 'park' to the manufactured home site plan section (7-0-0)
• Approved March 14th minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved holding a public hearing on May 9th for the Business-1 Text Amendment (7-0-0)
• Approved including paperwork on speaker Tom De Weese in the May 9th agenda packet (7-0-0)
• Created committee for Further Define Structures/175-5.4 Family Subdivision
• Created committee for Major/Minor Subdivision/As built plans

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Wetlands Zoning Board is reviewing two requests for shoreline work along the East River. The items include proposals for installing sills, riprap, and repairing a kayak launch.

• Request for 478’ of Ready Reef sill and repairs to an 8’ x 60’ kayak launch at 541 Brittany Lane
• Request for 170’ of riprap sill and 245’ of riprap revetment at 2351 Glebe Rd

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding assessment valuation. This meeting includes an opportunity for citizen comments and the establishment of a quorum.

• Public hearing on Assessment Valuation

The Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing regarding assessment valuations, where residents provided comments on tax rates and property increases. No substantive policy decisions or votes on valuations were recorded.

• Approved the agenda as amended (5-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed budget amendment and the use of approximately $307,000.00 for repairs to an unsafe structure at 384 Old Ferry Road. The meeting also includes discussions on updating the Dangerous and Vicious Dog Ordinance and moving a tax rate public hearing date.

• Public hearing on proposed budget amendment for expenditures exceeding 1% of total operating budget
• Discussion of using approximately $307,000.00 to repair an unsafe structure at 384 Old Ferry Road
• Public hearing for revision of the Dangerous and Vicious Dog Ordinance
• Conditional Use Permit application (1-CUP-23) for a home enterprise on parcel 26A2 (7) 3
• Rescheduling of April 11th public hearing on proposed tax rates to April 18th, 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment for expenditures exceeding 1% of the operating budget and updated the Dangerous and Vicious Dog Ordinance to mirror state code. Other actions included approving a conditional use permit for real estate closings and appointing several members to the VA250 Committee.

• Approved budget amendment for expenditures exceeding 1% of total operating budget (5-0-0)
• Approved update to Dangerous and Vicious Dog Ordinance to mirror state code (5-0-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 1-CUP-23 for real estate closings on parcel 26A2 (7) 3 (5-0-0)
• Approved resolution to adopt new County Logo (5-0-0)
• Approved moving April 11 public hearing on tax rates to April 18 (5-0-0)
• Approved removal of Paul Logan from Planning Commission and appointment of Byron Rauch (5-0-0)
• Appointed Martha McCartney, Leslie Search, Tom Edwards, Joe Syslo, Reed Lawson, and Fred Lyon to VA250 Committee (all 5-0-0)
• Approved sending letter and BZA meeting video to 9th District Circuit Court Judge (3-2-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear presentations regarding budget requests from outside agencies. Following these presentations, the Administrator and Supervisors will hold an open discussion on the requested budgets.

• Outside agency budget request presentations

The Board of Supervisors held a meeting to receive budget request presentations from various outside agencies. No substantive decisions or funding approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the agenda (5-0-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider two new variance requests regarding property boundaries and resource protection buffers. Additionally, the Board will review an old business item concerning a buffer reduction at 499 Aldendale Lane.

• Variance for Morris Ward to adjust boundary lines on 3340 East River Rd and 3376 East River Rd
• Variance for Mark A. Hill to reduce resource protection area buffer to 81 feet at 499 Aldendale Lane
• Old business variance for Mark A. Hill to reduce resource protection area buffer to 67 feet at 499 Aldendale Lane

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for boundary line adjustments on two rural lots. The board denied an after-the-fact variance request to reduce a resource protection area buffer for a patio and tabled another buffer request for the same property.

• Approved variance 6-V-23 for boundary line adjustments at 3340 and 3376 East River Rd (4-0-0)
• Denied after-the-fact variance 7-V-23 to reduce resource protection area buffer to 81 feet at 499 Aldendale Lane (4-0-0)
• Tabled variance 1-V-23 regarding resource protection area buffer at 499 Aldendale Lane until April 19th (4-0-0)
• Approved revised January 11th minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved February 15th minutes (4-0-0)
• Created a nominating committee consisting of Mr. Fauver and Mr. Clendenin (4-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet at the Historic Courthouse to conduct a workshop regarding budget options and discussion. This meeting is designated for reviewing various budgetary possibilities.

• Budget options and discussion

Joint Board of Supervisors / Planning Commission

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit application. Melissa Moughon is requesting to operate a home enterprise for real estate closings on parcel 26A2 (7) 3. The Planning Commission will also review the February 14, 2023 minutes and potential changes to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Conditional Use Permit application 1-CUP-23 for real estate closings on parcel 26A2 (7) 3
• Review of February 14, 2023 minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a home-based real estate closing business. The Commission also decided to hold a public hearing for three zoning ordinance text amendments.

• Recommended approval of Application 1-CUP-23 for home real estate closings with amended tax map and Friday hours (7-0-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes (7-0-0)
• Decided to hold a public hearing for zoning ordinance text amendment items 3, 5, and 7 (7-0-0)
• Created a committee to review zoning ordinance item 9 consisting of Patricia Stall and Doug Wilton

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetland Board will hold public hearings on four shoreline projects, including a concrete boat ramp on East River, riprap revetment on Piankatank River, a riprap sill and revetment on East River, and a marsh sill on North River. Two items have been tabled by the applicant or agent. The board will also consider old business regarding envirolok bags on Horn Harbor shoreline.

• 2645 East River Road LLC: 12'x70' concrete boat ramp on East River
• Steven Foster: 30' riprap revetment on Piankatank River (tabled by applicant)
• Jonathan Moody: 170' riprap sill and 245' riprap revetment on East River (tabled by agent)
• Jason Knight: 260' marsh sill on North River
• Chris Owens: 129.5' envirolok bags on Horn Harbor shoreline

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution to purchase land for the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department, hear a presentation on a flood mitigation and resilience project from Virginia Interfaith and Light, and consider a resolution of support for the May Faire 2023. The board will also discuss the FY24-FY28 Planning Commission Approved CIP, SNAP and Medicaid changes, and a VDOT activity permit for the Mathews Historical Museum.

• Resolution to purchase land for the MVFD (Mathews Volunteer Fire Department)
• Presentation by Dr. Faith Harris on the Virginia Interfaith and Light Flood Mitigation and Resilience project/study
• Resolution of Support for May Faire 2023
• FY24-FY28 PC Approved CIP from the Department of Planning and Zoning
• VDOT Activity Permit for Mathews Historical Museum, May Faire 2023

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the 2022 Annual Report. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and committee reports.

• Review of FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan working copy
• Consideration of 2022 Annual Report
• Approval of January 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended the approval of the FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan with amendments. This included adding $65,000 for tennis court resurfacing and renovation to the FY24 budget. The commission also approved the 2022 Annual Report.

• Approved January 10th meeting minutes with amendments (7-0-0)
• Added $65,000 for tennis court resurfacing/renovation to FY24 (7-0-0)
• Recommended approval of the FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan with amendments (7-0-0)
• Approved the 2022 Annual Report (7-0-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests to reduce the 100-foot resource protection area buffer for construction projects. Robert and Bonnie Jones seek a reduction to 55.7 feet for a 12' x 20' addition at 95 Idyll Acres Rd. Richard and Eugenia Elder request a reduction to 64 feet for the buffer and a front yard setback reduction to 36 feet for a 24' x 35' garage at 38 Rigby Lane. Old business includes a continued variance request from Mark A. Hill for a pool at 499 Aldendale Lane.

• 2-V-23: Robert and Bonnie Jones – variance to reduce RPA buffer to 55.7 ft for addition at 95 Idyll Acres Rd
• 5-V-23: Richard and Eugenia Elder – variance to reduce RPA buffer to 64 ft and front setback to 36 ft for garage at 38 Rigby Lane
• 1-V-23: Mark A. Hill – continued variance to reduce RPA buffer to 67 ft for pool at 499 Aldendale Lane

The Board approved two variance requests to reduce resource protection area buffers for home additions and a garage. The Board also changed its monthly meeting date and tabled several items for future meetings.

• Approved variance 2-V-23 for 95 Idyll Acres Rd to reduce RPA buffer to 55.7 feet for a 12’ x 20’ addition (5-0-0)
• Approved variance 5-V-23 for 38 Rigby Lane to reduce RPA buffer to 64 feet and front yard setback to 36 feet for a 24’ x 35’ garage (5-0-0)
• Approved changing meeting date to the third Wednesday of every month (5-0-0)
• Tabled approval of January meeting minutes until March 15th for revisions (5-0-0)
• Tabled variance application 1-V-23 for 499 Aldendale Lane regarding a pool installation to the March 15th meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board are holding a joint work session to review the draft 2023-2024 operating budget for Mathews County Public Schools. The meeting includes a brief review by the Division Superintendent followed by discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of 2023-2024 DRAFT Mathews County Public Schools Operating Budget
• Joint discussion between Board of Supervisors and School Board

Board of Supervisors

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a budget work session. The agenda includes a presentation from the County Administrator and a board discussion to set budget priorities and goals. The meeting is a discussion, not a final vote.

• Brief presentation of budget by County Administrator
• Board discussion on budget priorities and goals
• Opportunity for citizen comments (3 minutes per speaker)

Wetlands Zoning Board

The Mathews County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings on five applications for shoreline projects, including groins, living shorelines, and revetment work on Chesapeake Bay, Horn Harbor, and Mobjack Bay. The board will also consider approval of December meeting minutes and take public comments.

• Mark Lane requests to construct two 50-foot low profile groins and two 15-foot spurs on the Chesapeake Bay shoreline (VMRC #20-1828).
• Mary Hilliard requests to install two ready reef living shorelines totaling about 116.5 feet on the Chesapeake Bay shoreline (VMRC #22-2461).
• Chris Owens requests to install approximately 129.5 feet of envirolok bags on Horn Harbor shoreline (VMRC #22-2513).
• Warner Williams requests to replace filter cloth and rework an existing 750-foot stone revetment on Mobjack Bay shoreline (VMRC #22-2633).
• Thomas Mullinix requests to install a 54-foot breakwater with fill and plantings on Mobjack Bay shoreline (VMRC #22-2743).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hear the annual financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and consider a lease and MOU with the YMCA. They will also discuss the Opioid Abatement Authority Gold Standard Resolution, review the county budget, and consider supplemental appropriations totaling over $26,000 for animal control and the sheriff's office.

• Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2022 presented by Paul Lee
• Supplemental appropriations: Animal Control $5,079.62, Litter Control $3,962.00, MCSO $17,928.14
• YMCA Lease and MOU Approval
• Opioid Abatement Authority Gold Standard Resolution
• Appointments: Deona Pavik to Library Board, Harry Meeks to MPPDC

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Mark A. Hill to reduce the required 100-foot resource protection area buffer to 67 feet on a property at 499 Aldendale Lane, zoned Residential-1. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a change of meeting date.

• Variance request for Parcel 39 (26) 1E, 499 Aldendale Lane to reduce buffer from 100 to 67 feet under Section 175-22.11
• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Change of meeting date

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a change to its regular meeting schedule. A variance request for a pool buffer reduction at 499 Aldendale Lane was tabled to allow for revisions.

• Approved changing meeting date to the third Wednesday of every month (5-0-0)
• Tabled variance application 1-V-23 for 499 Aldendale Lane to allow for revisions (4-1-0)
• Approved May meeting minutes as amended (5-0-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will elect a chairman and vice-chairman, review and adopt the agenda, and handle organizational matters including appointment of clerk and deputy clerk, setting the 2023 meeting schedule, and appointing members to boards and commissions. A closed meeting is planned to discuss public safety and cybersecurity matters.

• Election of chairman and vice-chairman
• Appointment of clerk and deputy clerk to the Board
• Review and adoption of 2023 regular meeting schedule
• Appointments to various boards and commissions
• Closed meeting for discussion of public safety and cybersecurity threats

The Board of Supervisors held its annual organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule, the state holiday schedule, and budget calendar changes. Appointments for the Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and various boards and commissions were also finalized.

• Elected Dave Jones as Chairman (5-0)
• Appointed Paul Hudgins as Vice-Chair (4-1-0)
• Approved 2023 Regular Meeting Schedule (5-0-0)
• Reappointed Ramona Wilson as Clerk and Judi Green as Deputy Clerk (5-0-0)
• Approved FY24 Budget Calendar changes to meeting dates (5-0-0)
• Accepted existing 2023 appointments to Boards and Commissions (5-0-0)
• Adopted 2023 State Holiday Schedule (5-0-0)
• Postponed approval of Code of Ethics and Bylaws until January 24, 2023 (5-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Mathews County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and discuss the FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including requests for a fire department boat, truck, and fire station. The commission will also consider the 2021 Annual Report and approve minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting.

• Review of FY24-28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) working copy
• CIP requests for fire department boat, truck, and fire station
• Quotes for Jones trailer and Animal Control
• Consideration of 2021 Annual Report
• Approval of December 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed the FY24-FY28 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and discussed potential dredging grants for Davis Creek. The Commission also reviewed the goals section of the 2021 annual report.

• Approved December 13, 2022 minutes (7-0-0)