Shenandoah County public meetings in 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal by James Copenhaver and Lori Coe of the Zoning Administrator's denial of a modification to reduce the front yard setback from 40 feet to 35 feet for a single-family dwelling under construction at 2319 Stultz Gap Road, Edinburg. The Zoning Administrator denied the request, finding no undue hardship as required by Section 165-102C(1). The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from February 17, 2021, and hold an organizational meeting on February 17, 2022.

• Appeal of denied setback modification (Case 21-12-01) for 2319 Stultz Gap Rd., Edinburg
• Request to reduce front setback from 40' to 35' for new single-family dwelling
• Zoning permit approved April 19, 2021; foundation survey showed setback at 39.7' and 38.5'
• Applicant cites health issues and potential $30,000 loss of materials if delayed
• Site tour at 4:00 PM at 2319 Stultz Gap Rd.; meeting at 6:00 PM

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved an appeal granting a five-foot variance from the 40-foot setback requirement for a single-family dwelling at 2319 Stultz Gap Road. The applicants had received a zoning permit but their foundation survey showed setbacks of 39.7 and 38.5 feet, and they needed additional space for a front porch. The Zoning Administrator had denied an administrative modification because the hardship was financial, which state code does not allow, but the Board approved the variance after hearing from the applicant.

• Approved appeal granting 5-foot setback variance for dwelling at 2319 Stultz Gap Road (5-0)
• Approved December 15, 2021 agenda as presented
• Approved February 17, 2021 minutes as presented

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with presentations, a discussion of FY22 reappropriations, and consideration of four special use permits. The permits include a commercial campground, a telecommunication tower, a motor vehicle impoundment lot, and a home business. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including appointments, and may enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Special Use Permit #21-11-02: Commercial Campground at 2011 Star Tannery Road, Star Tannery
• Special Use Permit #21-11-03: Telecommunication Tower on National Forest Property on Crooked Run Road
• Special Use Permit #21-12-02: Motor Vehicle Impoundment Lot at 28073 Old Valley Pike, Toms Brook
• Special Use Permit #21-12-04: Level II Home Business at 2002 Clary Rd, Strasburg
• Discussion of FY22 reappropriations, including $455,500 in Virginia Child Care Stabilization Grants for KidzRec

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved four special use permits: a commercial campground at Star Tannery, a telecommunication tower on national forest property, a motor vehicle impoundment lot in Toms Brook, and a Level II home business in Strasburg. The board also approved consent agenda items including reappointments and board recommendations. No public hearings or old/new business were scheduled.

• Approved Special Use Permit #21-11-02 for commercial campground at 2011 Star Tannery Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit #21-11-03 for telecommunication tower on Crooked Run Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit #21-12-02 for motor vehicle impoundment lot at 28073 Old Valley Pike (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit #21-12-04 for Level II home business at 2002 Clary Rd (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appointments (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing on four special use permit applications, including a large-scale solar facility, a motor vehicle impoundment lot, a rural resort, and a level II home business. The commission will also make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on these and two other pending permits (a commercial campground and a telecommunication tower). The meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2021, at 7:00 PM in the Board Room.

• Special Use Permit 21-12-01: Large-Scale Solar Facility on 168.02 acres at 16503 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg (Tax Map Nos. 057-A-278, 057-A-281, 057-A-279, 057-A-275, 070-A-005)
• Special Use Permit 21-12-02: Motor Vehicle Impoundment Lot on 5.513 acres at 28073 Old Valley Pike, Toms Brook (Tax Map No. 023 A 190)
• Special Use Permit 21-12-03: Rural Resort on 89.031 acres near Kelly Road and Crooked Run Road (Tax Map No. 066 A 138)
• Special Use Permit 21-12-04: Level II Home Business on 4.988 acres at 2002 Clary Rd, Strasburg (Tax Map No. 016 A 225)
• Recommendations on SUP 21-11-02 (commercial campground, 16.473 acres, 2011 Star Tannery Road) and SUP 21-11-03 (170-ft telecommunication tower on Crooked Run Road)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Conservation Easement Authority and Water Resources Advisory Committee are meeting to discuss land preservation and water management. The body will review a specific conservation easement proposal and receive updates on funding and regional studies.

• Review of proposed Conservation Easement (CEA-DDR 21-12-01) covering 64.608 acres across Tax Map Parcels 025B 01 004, 025-B-02-001, 025-A-144, 025-A-142, 025-A-159, 025-A-162, and 025-A-163
• Discussion of UVA Flooding and Drought Study
• Discussion of North Fork Master Plan
• Updates on Chesapeake Bay WIP
• Updates on CEA Funding and River Landowner Outreach Letter

The joint meeting of the Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority and Water Resources Advisory Committee was largely procedural, approving agendas and prior minutes. The CEA reviewed a proposed donation of development rights for 64.608 acres at 217 Pouts Hill Road, Strasburg, and expressed support. No formal decisions were made on the donation or other substantive items.

• Approved WRAC December agenda (unanimous)
• Approved WRAC August 4, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CEA December agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CEA November 3, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed proposed donation of development rights at 217 Pouts Hill Road, Strasburg (no vote recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss amending proffers for the Creek Valley Subdivision, including a $1,900 per unit cash proffer and an age restriction, and will consider redistricting options. The board will also consider a resolution on distributing American Recovery Plan Act funds to towns and reappointing Todd Steiner to the Planning Commission. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion on amending Creek Valley Subdivision proffers (cash proffer of $1,900 per unit and 55+ age restriction)
• Discussion on redistricting options, including possible addition of a 7th at-large board member
• Resolution on distribution of American Recovery Plan Act Municipal Utility Relief Funds to towns
• Reappointment of Todd Steiner to the Shenandoah County Planning Commission
• Closed session to discuss appointments to various boards and commissions

The Board of Supervisors discussed redistricting and voiced support for proceeding to a public hearing with Alternative #3, though no formal vote was recorded. They also discussed amending proffers for Creek Valley Subdivision but did not take action, as a majority of members indicated they would not support further consideration. The Board approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and Todd Steiner's reappointment to the Planning Commission, and approved a resolution for distributing American Recovery Plan Act Municipal Utility Relief Funds to towns.

• Approved the agenda as presented by unanimous roll call vote.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the November 9, 2021 meeting minutes and the reappointment of Todd Steiner to the Planning Commission, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Approved a resolution regarding the distribution of American Recovery Plan Act Municipal Utility Relief Funds for towns, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Voiced support for proceeding to public hearing with Alternative #3 for redistricting, but no formal vote was taken.
• Discussed amending proffers for Creek Valley Subdivision but took no action; a majority of Board members indicated they would not support further consideration.
• Entered closed session to discuss appointments to various boards and commissions, then reconvened and certified the closed session as lawful.

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance providing a one-time $3,000 bonus for eligible sheriff's deputies and fire-rescue employees, plus a supplemental appropriation for new sheriff's office positions. They will also discuss amending proffers for Creek Valley Subdivision, redistricting, and a permanent pump-and-haul sewage facility at 2798 Palmyra Church Road. Closed sessions are scheduled for personnel appointments, legal matters, and property acquisition.

• Public hearing on $3,000 one-time bonus for eligible sheriff's office and fire-rescue employees
• Supplemental appropriation to Sheriff's Office for new full-time positions
• Discussion on amending 2005 proffers for Creek Valley Subdivision, including eliminating $1,900 per-lot fee and age-55 restriction
• Consideration of permanent pump and haul sewage facility at 2798 Palmyra Church Road
• Closed session to discuss appointments to Planning Commission and other boards

The Board unanimously approved a one-time $3,000 bonus for eligible sheriff's deputies and fire/rescue staff, and also approved a supplemental appropriation for new full-time sheriff's office positions. A permanent pump and haul sewage facility at 2798 Palmyra Church Road was approved unanimously. The Board discussed but took no final action on amending proffers for Creek Valley Subdivision and on redistricting options.

• Approved $3,000 one-time bonus for eligible sheriff and fire/rescue employees (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for new full-time sheriff's office positions (unanimous)
• Approved permanent pump and haul sewage facility at 2798 Palmyra Church Road (unanimous)
• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing on three special use permit requests: a hair salon home business, a commercial campground, and a telecommunications tower. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 7 meeting, which recommended approval of four other special use permits. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the main items being the public hearings and routine approvals.

• Special Use Permit 21-11-01: Level II Home Business (hair/beauty salon) at 22140 Old Valley Pike, Woodstock, on 0.969 acres zoned A-1
• Special Use Permit 21-11-02: Commercial campground with 25 rental sites at 2011 Star Tannery Road, Star Tannery, on 16.473 acres zoned C-1
• Special Use Permit 21-11-03: 170-foot telecommunications tower on National Forest property at Crooked Run Road, lower Great North Mountain electronics site
• Approval of October 7, 2021 minutes, which recommended approval of four special use permits (slaughter facility, home business, short-term rental, miniature golf)
• Adoption of resolution allowing electronic participation in Planning Commission meetings

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission tabled two special use permit requests at its Nov. 4, 2021 meeting. The first, for a commercial campground at 2011 Star Tannery Road, was tabled pending an updated site plan and more details. The second, for a 170-foot telecommunications tower on National Forest property, was tabled pending written documentation on decommissioning responsibility. The commission also found the tower request in substantial accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved amended agenda removing SUP 21-11-01 (hair salon) (6-0)
• Approved Oct. 7, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Tabled SUP 21-11-02 (commercial campground) until Dec. 2, 2021 (6-0)
• Found SUP 21-11-03 (telecom tower) in substantial accordance with Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Tabled SUP 21-11-03 (telecom tower) until Dec. 2, 2021 (6-0)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes may be reviewed. It appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board met on November 3 and 5, 2021, to examine provisional ballots and canvass the General Election. All provisional ballot decisions were unanimous, and the canvass was completed with absentee ballots counted and abstracts prepared, signed, and sealed.

• Examined provisional envelopes; accepted, rejected, or deferred for research
• Accepted provisional ID envelopes and extracted ballots (unanimous)
• Completed canvass of General Election from 12 precincts plus CAP
• Counted absentee ballots received
• Prepared, signed, and sealed abstracts

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss a permanent pump-and-haul sewage facility at 2798 Palmyra Church Road, requested by the Palmyra Church of the Brethren after the health department denied a traditional septic system. The board will also consider several special use permits, including a slaughter facility, a home business, a short-term rental, and a commercial recreation facility, plus a resolution on opioid settlement funds. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Permanent pump-and-haul sewage facility at 2798 Palmyra Church Road (discussion only)
• Special Use Permit #21-10-01: slaughter facility at 986 South Ox Road, Edinburg
• Special Use Permit #21-10-02: Level II Home Business at 4886 South Ox Road, Edinburg
• Special Use Permit #21-10-03: Short Term Rental at 311 Black Bear Road, Maurertown
• Special Use Permit #21-10-04: Commercial Recreation Facility at 1618 Orkney Grade, Basye

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved four special use permits (slaughter facility, home business, short-term rental, commercial recreation facility), a supplemental appropriation to the Conservation Easement Authority, and a resolution concerning the opioid settlement. The Board also discussed a request from Sheriff Tim Carter to add four Community Service Deputy positions to handle mental health calls, but took no action. A pump and haul sewage facility at Palmyra Church Road was moved to a future action item.

• Approved Special Use Permit #21-10-01 for slaughter facility at 986 South Ox Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit #21-10-02 for Level II Home Business at 4886 South Ox Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit #21-10-03 for Short Term Rental at 311 Black Bear Road (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit #21-10-04 for Commercial Recreation Facility at 1618 Orkney Grade (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriation to Conservation Easement Authority (unanimous)
• Approved resolution concerning opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including reappointments and FY22 Q1 reappropriations (unanimous)
• Moved pump and haul sewage facility at 2798 Palmyra Church Road to future action item

Board of Supervisors

The Board discussed a one-time $3,000 bonus for sworn sheriff's deputies and fire/rescue personnel, totaling $432,000, with the county's share at $316,491. Consensus was to schedule a public hearing for November 9th. The Board also declined a request for public streetlights on Lutz Hollow Road, and discussed a $142,000 supplemental appropriation for the Conservation Easement Authority, to be considered at the October 26th meeting.

• Consensus to hold public hearing on Nov 9 for $432K bonus for sworn officers and fire/rescue
• Request for public streetlights on Lutz Hollow Road not supported by Board consensus
• Approved agenda amendment to add closed session item (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, reappointments of Jenna French, Chris Kyle, Pete Shoemaker (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for appointments, real property, and prospective business (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two Special Use Permit applications. These include a request for a slaughter facility at 986 South Ox Road and a Level II Home Business at 4886 South Ox Road.

• SUP 21-10-01: Request for a slaughter facility at 986 South Ox Road, Edinburg
• SUP 21-10-02: Request for a Level II Home Business at 4886 South Ox Road, Edinburg
• VDOT opposition to SUP 21-10-01 due to inadequate sight distance and entrance standards

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission recommended approval of four special use permits: a slaughter facility for Wholesome Foods, a Level II home business for Rita Lindner, a short-term rental for Molly Dunivan, and a miniature golf course for Smileys Kustard LLC. All recommendations were approved unanimously (7-0) and will go to the Board of Supervisors for final decision. The commission also adopted a policy allowing remote participation for members under certain circumstances.

• Approved SUP 21-10-01 for Wholesome Foods slaughter facility (7-0)
• Approved SUP 21-10-02 for Rita Lindner's home business 'Bits of Moon' (7-0)
• Approved SUP 21-10-03 for Molly Dunivan's short-term rental 'Black Bear Tent' (7-0)
• Approved SUP 21-10-04 for Smileys Kustard miniature golf course (7-0)
• Adopted resolution allowing electronic participation in Planning Commission meetings (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss a one-time $3,000 bonus payment for sworn positions in the Sheriff's Office, funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The board will also consider a resolution for a lease revenue bond and a Special User Permit for a short-term rental. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of a one-time $3,000 bonus for sworn positions in the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office
• Consideration of a resolution concerning the issuance of a lease revenue bond
• Consideration of Special User Permit # 21-09-01 for a 6-bedroom short-term rental at 3458 Zepp Road, Maurertown
• Appointment of Jered Hoover to the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Federal Advisory Commission
• Request to carry over capital projects and grants from FY 2021 to FY 2022

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to issue a lease revenue bond, recommended by Davenport Public Finance, with Sterling National Bank as the financing institution. The Board also approved a special user permit for a 6-bedroom short-term rental at 3458 Zepp Road, Maurertown, with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Consent agenda items, including appointments and capital project carryovers, were approved unanimously. A discussion on a one-time bonus for sheriff's office sworn positions was held, with staff to return with cost estimates for expanding eligibility.

• Approved lease revenue bond resolution with Sterling National Bank (unanimous)
• Approved special user permit for short-term rental at 3458 Zepp Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, appointments (Jered Hoover, Brenda Black, Kim Collett), and capital project carryovers (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes may be reviewed. The agenda is purely procedural with no items for decision or discussion.

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board met to prepare for the General Election, discussing election conduct, training, and ballot tracking for absentee and early voting. The board unanimously approved the Electronic Meeting Policy as suggested by the Virginia Department of Elections, which sets rules for remote participation, including quorum requirements and annual attendance limits.

• Adopted Electronic Meeting Policy unanimously
• Discussed plans for tracking absentee and early voting ballots

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss and consider carrying over capital projects and grant funds from FY 2021 to FY 2022, including items like the 911 radio replacement and recycling baler. They will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 82 on conservation easements, an appropriation of up to $15,000 for a property appraisal for the Shenandoah Rail Trail, a site plan for special use permit #21-08-01, and a resolution on interest rate reduction for county debt. The meeting includes closed sessions for legal consultation and personnel matters.

• Carry over $3,459,337 for 911 radio replacement
• Appropriation up to $15,000 for Shenandoah Rail Trail appraisal
• Ordinance amending Chapter 82 on conservation easements
• Resolution on interest rate reduction for county indebtedness
• Request for rabies clinic by Animal Shelter in October 2021

The Board unanimously approved an ordinance amending Chapter 82 on conservation easements, a $15,000 appropriation for a Shenandoah Rail Trail property appraisal, a site plan for special use permit #21-08-01, and a resolution for an interest rate reduction on county debt. It also approved a rabies clinic for the animal shelter and entered closed session for legal and personnel matters. No public hearings were held.

• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 82 on conservation easements (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 appropriation for Shenandoah Rail Trail property appraisal (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for special use permit #21-08-01 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for interest rate reduction on county indebtedness (unanimous)
• Approved animal shelter rabies clinic for October 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for legal, personnel, and appointment matters (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing on Special Use Permit 21-09-01, which would allow a 6-bedroom short-term rental on 51.609 acres at 3458 Zepp Road, Maurertown. The property is zoned C-1 Conservation. The meeting also includes approval of the August 5, 2021 minutes and staff comments on a community survey and the October 7 meeting. No other new or unfinished business is listed.

• Public hearing on SUP 21-09-01 for a 6-bedroom short-term rental at 3458 Zepp Road, Maurertown (Tax Map No. 021-A-074)
• Property is 51.609 acres zoned C-1 Conservation, with private water/sewer and 10+ off-street gravel parking spaces
• Staff recommends conditions including VDOT entrance requirements, septic system compliance, and a 6-bedroom limit
• Approval of draft minutes from the August 5, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Staff comments on CAC survey outreach and the October 7, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for a six-bedroom short-term rental at 3458 Zepp Road in Maurertown, with agency comments. The recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors for final decision. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural approvals and staff updates.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved August 5, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP 21-09-01 for six-bedroom short-term rental at 3458 Zepp Road (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will vote on a memorandum of understanding for a broadband grant with Shentel and consider three Planning Commission items, including a rezoning and two special use permits. The Board will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending conservation easement rules and approve a performance agreement with the Northwestern Community Services Board.

• Memorandum of understanding with Shentel for a Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) broadband grant
• Zoning map amendment to rezone 8.927 acres from R-1 Low Density Residential to B-2 General Business (Tax Map No. 016-A-127)
• Special use permit #21-08-01 to operate a self-storage facility on 13.415 acres (Tax Map No. 046-A-104)
• Special use permit #21-08-01 to operate a public utility service on 6.072 acres (Tax Map No. 103-A-077G)
• Public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 82 of the County Code related to Conservation Easements

The Board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Shentel to pursue a Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant for broadband expansion, with a deadline of September 14, 2021. The Board also approved two special use permits, a zoning map amendment, a performance agreement with the Northwestern Community Services Board, and an ordinance amendment on conservation easements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Shentel broadband MOU for VATI grant application (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for self-storage facility on 13.415 acres (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for public utility service on 6.072 acres (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment to B-2 General Business on 8.927 acres (unanimous)
• Approved performance agreement with Northwestern Community Services Board (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amendment to Chapter 82 on Conservation Easements (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes with corrections and two Citizens Advisory Committee appointments (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a request to rezone 13.415 acres on the eastern side of Route 11 from A-1 Agriculture to B-2 General Business. The applicant agreed to voluntary conditions limiting land use to a self-storage facility. A proposed update to floodplain regulations was tabled until September 2, 2021.

• Rezoning of Tax Map No. 046-A-104 from A-1 Agriculture to B-2 General Business
• Approval of May 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Tabling of Zoning Text Amendment 21-06-01 regarding floodplain regulations
• Public hearing for AAA Self Storage facility on Route 11

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission held a joint public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend approval of three land-use requests to the Board of Supervisors: a special use permit for a self-storage facility, a special use permit for a water tank for the Town of New Market, and a zoning map amendment for a church. The commission also approved a site plan review for the self-storage facility. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved SUP 21-08-01 for self-storage facility at Tax Map No. 046-A-104 (7-0)
• Approved SUP 21-08-02 for public utility water tank at Tax Map No. 103-A-077G (7-0)
• Approved ZMA 21-08-03 rezoning 8.927 acres at Tax Map No. 016-A-127 from R-1 to B-2 (7-0)
• Approved SPR 21-08-01 for self-storage facility on 13.415 acres at Tax Map No. 046-A-104 (7-0)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Conservation Easement Authority and Water Resources Advisory Committee are meeting to discuss conservation efforts. The agenda includes reviews of previous meeting minutes and discussions on landowner outreach.

• Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative
• Easements from other parties
• CEA and COCS outreach
• River landowner outreach letter

The Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority met electronically and in person on August 4, 2021. The only formal decision was to approve the June 2, 2021 meeting minutes. Members also discussed outreach about third-party easements and reviewed a draft letter to river landowners, providing comments for amendments, but took no action on these items.

• Approved June 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The Water Resources Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a proposed Zoning Text Amendment. The primary focus is the potential repeal and replacement of the existing floodplain ordinance.

• Discussion on ZTA 21-06-01 to repeal and replace the floodplain ordinance

The Shenandoah County Water Resources Advisory Committee met electronically and in person on July 7, 2021. They approved the July agenda and the May minutes. The main discussion was on a proposed zoning text amendment (ZTA 21-06-01) to repeal and replace the floodplain ordinance, required by DCR and FEMA guidelines. Members provided feedback but took no action, with a decision deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved the July 7, 2021 meeting agenda.
• Approved the May 12, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Discussed ZTA 21-06-01 (floodplain ordinance repeal/replace) but took no vote.
• Scheduled next meeting for August 4, 2021.

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board met on 1 and 20 July 2021 via Zoom. The only action was entering an executive session to discuss personnel evaluation; no other business was conducted. The meeting adjourned after the session.

• Held executive session for personnel evaluation (no outcome recorded)
• Adjourned meeting after executive session

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board met on June 9 and 11, 2021, to examine provisional ballots and canvass the primary election. All provisional ballot decisions were unanimous, and the canvass was completed with absentee ballots received after Tuesday counted. Abstracts were prepared, signed, and sealed.

• Examined provisional envelopes; accepted, rejected, or deferred for research
• Unanimously accepted provisional ID envelopes and extracted ballots
• Completed canvass of all 12 precincts plus CAP
• Counted absentee ballots received after Tuesday
• Prepared, signed, and sealed abstracts

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold joint public hearings on two items: a zoning map amendment to rezone 13.415 acres on Route 11 from A-1 Agriculture to B-2 General Business, and a zoning text amendment to repeal and replace the county's floodplain regulations. The rezoning applicant, Garlan Gochenour, has voluntarily agreed to limit land use to a self-storage facility allowed by special use permit. The meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2021, at 7:00 PM, with in-person and virtual participation options.

• Rezoning of 13.415 acres (Tax Map No. 046-A-104) on Route 11, north of Woodstock, from A-1 Agriculture to B-2 General Business
• Voluntary condition to restrict use to self-storage facility with special use permit
• Zoning text amendment to repeal and replace Article XVI Floodplain Regulations
• Public comment accepted via email, mail, or drop-off until 4:00 PM on June 3
• Staff comments on CAC survey and outreach, and August 5 Planning Commission meeting

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment (ZMA 21-06-01) to rezone 13.415 acres on Route 11 from A-1 Agriculture to B-2 General Business, with voluntary conditions limiting use to a self-storage facility (AAA Self Storage). The commission also voted 6-0 to table a zoning text amendment (ZTA 21-06-01) to replace floodplain regulations until September 2, 2021, to allow further discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendation for ZMA 21-06-01 rezoning 13.415 acres on Route 11 from A-1 to B-2 (6-0)
• Tabled ZTA 21-06-01 floodplain regulations replacement until September 2, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved May 6, 2021 minutes (6-0)

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on water quality and the Chesapeake Bay TMDL WIP III. Members will discuss cost estimates for North Fork of the Shenandoah River mailings and educational resources for the public.

• Cost estimates for North Fork of the Shenandoah River mailings
• Chesapeake Bay TMDL WIP III updates
• CAC poster and outreach video for district information sessions
• Coordination of public educational resources and classes

The Shenandoah County Water Resources Advisory Committee approved drafting a letter to landowners along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River encouraging conservation easements. The letter will be developed by County Planner Tyler Hinkle and presented to the CEA. The committee also approved the May agenda and March minutes, and received updates on the Chesapeake Bay TMDL WIP III.

• Approved May 12 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved March 10 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved motion to have Tyler Hinkle draft letter to landowners for CEA review (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting to discuss a zoning text amendment regarding commercial kennels. The proposal seeks to update the definition of 'Kennel' and allow commercial kennel uses in specific districts via special use permits or by right.

• Zoning Text Amendment 21-05-01: Replaces 'Kennel' definition with 'Kennel, Commercial'
• Proposed commercial kennel access in C-1 Conservation and A-1 Agriculture districts via special use permit
• Proposed commercial kennel access in Limited Industrial District by right
• Discussion on revisions to the floodplain ordinance

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission held a joint public hearing and voted 7-0 to recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment 21-05-01, which would repeal and replace the definition of 'Kennel' with 'Kennel, Commercial' in the County Code. The recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors for final action. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan and updates on the floodplain ordinance and North Fork Master Plan.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved April 7, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of ZTA 21-05-01 to redefine 'Kennel' as 'Kennel, Commercial' (7-0)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that the meeting is likely procedural or that no substantive business is scheduled. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed preparations for the May 4 New Market special election and the June 8 Democratic primary, including absentee voting timelines and ballot orders. The board also held a closed meeting to review the annual security plan, with all discussions related to that review. No formal votes were recorded on these items.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Discussed planning for May 4 New Market special election
• Discussed planning for June 8 Democratic primary
• Held closed meeting for annual security plan review

Water Resources Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on sanitary districts and the Chesapeake Bay TMDL WIP III. Members will discuss the River Hero Program and the Master Plan for the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.

• Cost estimates for North Fork of the Shenandoah River mailings
• River Hero Program and Citizen's Groundwater Monitoring Program
• River and Stream Community Meetings resources
• Updates to Covenant of Mutual Agreement
• Chesapeake Bay TMDL WIP III updates

The Shenandoah County Water Resources Advisory Committee approved a motion to partner with the CEA to develop a letter encouraging North Fork landowners to place land into conservation easements. The committee also approved the March agenda and the December minutes. Updates were provided on the landfill, sanitary districts, and the Chesapeake Bay TMDL WIP III, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved the March 10, 2021 meeting agenda.
• Approved the minutes from the December 9, 2020 meeting.
• Approved a motion to partner with the CEA on a letter to North Fork landowners about conservation easements.

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes may be reviewed. The agenda is purely procedural or empty, with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Shenandoah County Electoral Board met and approved the February meeting minutes. The board appointed election officials and ordered ballots for the New Market town election. Members also discussed the budget, security plan, and voting machine upgrades, and reported on the Feb. 25 Risk Limiting Audit.

• Approved the minutes of the February meeting
• Appointed Election Officials
• Ordered ballots for the New Market town election

Planning Commission

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing on a special use permit (SUP 21-03-01) requested by Jessica Vandall to operate two short-term rental cabins at 29287 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg. The property is zoned Agricultural (A-1), and the permit is required for this use. The meeting will also include appointment of a Planning Commission representative to the Conservation Easement Authority and staff updates. The agenda includes only this one public hearing item; the rest is routine business.

• Public hearing on SUP 21-03-01 for two short-term rental cabins at 29287 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg (Tax Map No. 024-A-143)
• Appointment of Planning Commission representative to Conservation Easement Authority
• Staff comments on April meeting, CAC survey, outreach, speaker series, and Alliance webinar
• Approval of January 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• No unfinished business or reports

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission held a joint public hearing and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of Special Use Permit (SUP) 21-03-01, allowing Jessica Vandall to operate short-term rentals (two cabins) on property at 29287 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg, VA. The recommendation will go to the Board of Supervisors for final decision. The commission also approved the January 7, 2021 meeting minutes and the agenda, both by 6-0 votes, and nominated Debbie Keller to serve on the Conservation Easement Authority.

• Approved SUP 21-03-01 for short-term rentals at 29287 Old Valley Pike, Strasburg (6-0), recommending approval to Board of Supervisors
• Approved January 7, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0)
• Nominated Debbie Keller to serve as representative on Conservation Easement Authority

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Shenandoah County Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a regular meeting with no new or old business on the agenda. The board will take action to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and approve its 2021 meeting dates. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or zoning cases scheduled.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman (action required)
• Approval of 2021 meeting dates (action required)
• Approval of draft minutes from March 18, 2020

The Shenandoah County Board of Zoning Appeals held a procedural meeting, unanimously approving the agenda, the March 18, 2020 minutes, and the 2021 meeting dates. The board also voted to keep Edwin L. Tamkin as chairman and Robert Fadely as vice-chairman, and adopted a motion to allow electronic meetings as permitted by state code. No substantive zoning decisions were made.

• Approved February 17, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Retained Edwin L. Tamkin as chairman and Robert Fadely as vice-chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adopted electronic meetings policy per state code (unanimous)

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes for information on what was discussed or decided.

• No agenda items listed

Electoral Board

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. The body is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request by Shentel to defer the public hearing for a special use permit for a 300-foot telecommunications tower at 10384 South Middle Road, Edinburg. The deferral is to allow further negotiations with the leaseholder of the existing tower site. The commission will also review the site plan for the tower and handle routine business including officer appointments and the 2021 calendar.

• Special Use Permit SUP 21-01-01 for a 300-foot telecommunication tower at 10384 South Middle Road, Edinburg (Tax Map 080-A-097)
• Site Plan Review SPR 21-01-01 for the same tower (action requested)
• Shentel requests 60-day deferral of the public hearing to negotiate lease renewal at 192 Short Run Lane, Mt. Jackson
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2021 calendar

The Shenandoah County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to table Special Use Permit 21-01-01, a request from Shentel Mobile for a 300-foot telecommunication tower at 10384 South Middle Road, Edinburg, for 60 days. The motion to table was made by Supervisor Morris and seconded by Todd Steiner. The commission also approved the December 3, 2020 minutes and the agenda, both by 5-0 votes, and appointed Gary Lantz as Chairman and Debbie Keller as Vice Chairman for 2021.

• Tabled SUP 21-01-01 for Shentel Mobile telecom tower (5-0)
• Approved December 3, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Appointed Gary Lantz as Chairman and Debbie Keller as Vice Chairman for 2021 (5-0)