Stafford County public meetings in 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approval of recent meeting minutes and an endorsement of VACO's 2025 legislative program. It will vote on multiple capital project authorizations, utility contracts, and a $487,500 budget appropriation for conservation easements. Additional items include public hearing notices for water‑supply ordinance updates and holiday calendar changes for county employees.

• Approve $487,500 budget and appropriation for conservation easements on tax map parcels 25‑38 and 56‑112C (Planning and Zoning)
• Authorize a task order with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for construction‑phase services on the Switchgear Replacement Project at Aquia Wastewater Treatment Facility (Capital Projects)
• Authorize a letter of no prejudice with Virginia Public Rail Authority to begin design for water and sewer line relocation related to Potomac Creek Third Track South (Capital Projects)
• Authorize a task order with Sullivan, Donahoe, and Ingalls for engineering and surveying services for the Chatham Heights waterline improvement (Utilities)
• Advertise a public hearing to consider amendments to the Water Supply Emergency Ordinance (Utilities)

The Board unanimously voted to strike 'misconduct' from the record and retract its July 10, 2024 finding of misconduct against Mary Becelia, a former citizen appointee to the Library Board, and authorized the Clerk to amend the minutes accordingly. The Board also voted 5-0-1 to censure Supervisor Monica Gary, removing her from all board-appointed positions, after an investigation found she provided misleading information about Becelia. Additionally, the Board approved a resolution adding a floating holiday for county employees, deferring two half-days pending a minimum staffing plan, and approved $611,065 in emergency school maintenance repairs.

• Struck 'misconduct' from record and retracted finding against Mary Becelia (7-0)
• Censured Supervisor Monica Gary, removed from all board appointments (5-0-1)
• Approved $611,065 for unplanned school maintenance repairs (7-0)
• Approved floating holiday for employees, deferred two half-days to June (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 22 items, including contracts and easements (7-0)
• Approved settlement authorization for Courthouse Square, LLC case (7-0)
• Approved FY2024 audit with unmodified opinion (received as information)
• Received school CIP presentation, no action taken

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The Stafford County Chesapeake Bay Board will hold a public hearing on a request to extend a special exception (AP23155272) for Matan Crossroads LLC to build a second private entrance that would cross a perennial stream and affect the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area on Tax Map Parcel 46‑4. The meeting also includes the election of a Chairman and Vice‑Chairman, approval of the November 18, 2024 minutes, and routine old‑business items.

• Public hearing: request for extension of special exception AP23155272 for Matan Crossroads LLC to construct a second entrance crossing a perennial stream and impacting the CRPA buffer on Tax Map Parcel 46‑4
• Election of Chairman and Vice‑Chairman
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 18, 2024
• Staff report noting the extension request seeks approval through August 1, 2026 and will be considered at this meeting
• Old business discussion, including in‑lie fee considerations

The board approved a special exception extension (Resolution CBB24-01) for Matan Crossroads LLC, allowing a second private entrance crossing a perennial stream and impacting a Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area buffer. The extension was granted to August 1, 2026, with a 5-0 vote. Public comments raised environmental concerns about stream impacts, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved extension of special exception CBB24-01 to August 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will hold a closed session to consider supplemental foster care payments, group home placements, and a co‑payment assessment write‑off request. In the open portion, the board will review a proposed letter about private day schools and consider appointments to the FAPTeam, including a private provider and a county public school representative. Staff updates on finances, the 2025 calendar, confidentiality agreements, and a staff survey will also be presented.

• Supplemental Foster Care/Notification of Payments to CPMT (closed session)
• Consent agenda for TFC/Group Home Placements (closed session)
• Co‑Payment Assessment Write‑Off Request (closed session)
• Consider a letter outlining the need for Private Day Schools (new business)
• Appointment of Private Provider and County Public School Representative to the FAPTeam (new business)

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will discuss adding interpretive signs for the Sanford Burgess Farm and the Sanford Burgess Slave Dwelling. It will also receive updates on a development review of Stafford Technology parcels 38-124 and 38-29A, the Scheel map sales proceeds and interpretive sign inventory, the status of the Counting House request for proposals, and commission member recruitment.

• Interpretive signs for Sanford Burgess Farm and Sanford Burgess Slave Dwelling
• Development Review: Stafford Technology parcels 38-124 and 38-29A (archaeological sites)
• Scheel Map Sales Proceeds – interpretive sign inventory evaluation
• Counting House Request for Proposals status
• Commission member recruitment update

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Stafford County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will consider the Homeowners’ Association’s effort to donate the Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts and associated property to the county. The commission will also hear a new business item concerning the Route 17 Property and a proposal for a new department website. No formal votes are noted on these items for this meeting.

• Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts donation – homeowners’ association gathering signatures
• Route 17 Property – discussion item introduced by C.W. Reed
• New Department Website – proposal presented by Brion Southall

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a General Assembly Delegation Dinner. The primary purpose is a presentation of the county's 2025 priority legislative initiatives by Kathy Burcher and Lauren Gilbert of Advantus Strategies.

• Presentation of 2025 General Assembly priority legislative initiatives

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider funding for the Drew Middle School replacement project, approve a conditional use permit for a public parking lot at Barrett Knolls, and update transportation impact fee ordinances and comprehensive plan amendments.

• Authorize funds for Drew Middle School replacement project
• Conditional use permit for Barrett Knolls public parking lot
• Amend Stafford County Code for on-site disposal systems
• Update transportation impact fees and comprehensive plan
• Endorse letter to DBHDS regarding mobile medication services

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The board will hold a public hearing on a Chesapeake Bay special‑exception application (AP 24155970) submitted by Victor Mbulu. The applicant seeks a waiver of the development‑condition requirements in Sec. 27B‑7 to build an access aisle for a tractor‑trailer repair garage within the CRPA buffer along Claiborne Run on Tax Map Parcel 54‑68B. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the June 17, 2024 board meeting.

• Public hearing on special exception AP 24155970 – Victor Mbulu requests a waiver of Sec. 27B‑7 to construct an access aisle for a tractor‑trailer repair garage within the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area buffer along Claiborne Run, Tax Map Parcel 54‑68B
• Approval of the June 17, 2024 Chesapeake Bay Board meeting minutes

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a hospital and two ordinance amendments. The body will also review a subdivision construction plan for single-family attached lots.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP24155647) for a hospital at Stafford Marketplace – Pasadena Villa
• Proposed Ordinance O24-27 to name an unnamed private road as Howe Estates Lane
• Proposed Ordinance O24-29 to modify family subdivision requirements and erosion/stormwater management references
• Subdivision construction plan for 169 single-family attached lots at Centreport Village Sec 5 & 6

Board of Supervisors

The Joint Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority will hear an update from the Economic Development Department. They will discuss collaboration between the Authority and the Board, review the Authority's annual accomplishments, consider the FY2026 funding request, and talk about next steps for the plan.

• Economic Development Department update
• Collaboration & alignment between Economic Development Authority and Board of Supervisors
• Economic Development Authority annual accomplishments report
• Economic Development Authority FY2026 funding request
• Discussion of plan going forward

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a conceptual plan for a new courthouse facility and discuss the county's noise ordinance. The body is also considering a referral to the Planning Commission to develop an ordinance regarding tobacco and vape shop requirements.

• Conceptual plan for a new courthouse facility on property previously designated as Destination Stafford
• Proposed ordinance amendment regarding tobacco and vape shop requirements
• Contract for a new fire engine
• Task order for design and construction of Fire and Rescue Station 15 at Embrey Mill
• Petition to VDOT for street acceptance of Camp Geary Lane and Running Brook Court

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will review a staff‑prepared 50‑Year Rule request for the property at 229 McCarty Rd. It will also hear a staff report on fiscal‑year budget requests for cultural‑resource programs. Additional agenda items include a development review of the Stafford Technology parcels that contain archaeological sites, an update on the Scheel map sales proceeds and interpretive‑sign inventory, and a naming request for Byram’s Corner.

• 50‑Year Rule request for 229 McCarty Rd (staff report & recommendation)
• Fiscal‑year budget requests related to cultural resources (staff report)
• Development review of Stafford Technology parcels 38‑124 and 38‑29A – Phase II archaeological survey recommended
• Scheel map sales proceeds – interpretive sign inventory evaluation status
• Byram’s Corner naming request from Supervisor English

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider a COA application for new construction on Tax Map Parcel 53 10A within the Ingleside Historic Resource Overlay District. The board will also discuss updates to three proposed historic overlay districts: Sherwood Forest, Clifton Chapel, and Little Falls Farm (Duff Green). Procedural items include approval of minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting, noting that the October meeting was cancelled. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• COA Application Review #24155914 – New Construction, Tax Map Parcel 53 10A, Ingleside Historic Resource Overlay District
• Sherwood Forest Proposed Historic Overlay District Update
• Clifton Chapel Proposed Historic Resource Overlay District Update
• Little Falls Farm (Duff Green) Historic Resource Overlay District Update
• Approval of September 9, 2024 minutes (October meeting cancelled)

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then discuss the county’s transportation impact fee. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of transportation impact fee

Joint Schools Working Committee

The committee will discuss the schools' capital improvement plan and staffing growth for fall 2025 related to three new schools. Other agenda items include a revenue-sharing plan and maintenance budgeting.

• Revenue-sharing plan
• Maintenance issues and budgeting
• Future of the Heather Empfield Day School
• Staffing growth for fall 2025 due to three new schools
• Schools' Capital Improvement Plan discussion

Planning Commission Meetings

The Stafford County Planning Commission will consider a proposed zoning reclassification for a Musselman Road warehouse project and several subdivision waivers. The body will also review a resolution referring ordinance amendments to the Board of Supervisors.

• Consider zoning reclassification from B-2 and R-1 to M-1 for Musselman Road warehouse (Project KN23155018)
• Consider subdivision waivers for Hampstead, Leeland Heights, and Nierman Divisions
• Review Board of Supervisors Resolution R24-305 regarding private road naming
• Review Board of Supervisors Resolution R24-306 regarding subdivision ordinance amendments
• Approve draft minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request for a property at 5 Potomac Overlook Lane to deviate from county code regarding an accessory building. The agenda also includes the adoption of draft minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request for property at 5 Potomac Overlook Lane (Tax Map 49F-6)
• Request to deviate from Stafford County Code Section 28-38(C)
• Adoption of draft minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of alternate Board of Zoning Appeals member

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY2026-30 Five-Year Financial Plan for the General Fund. This agenda item is the sole topic for the work session. No other items are listed.

• FY2026-30 Five-Year Financial Plan (General Fund)

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss transportation impact fees. The agenda contains no further specific details or proposed actions.

• Transportation impact fees

Community Policy and Management Team

The Stafford County Community Policy and Management Team will convene in a closed session to discuss foster care case presentations and supplemental notifications. The meeting includes a public comment period and staff updates.

• Closed session to discuss foster care case presentations
• Supplemental foster care payment notifications
• Consent agenda for group home and TFC placements
• Staff financial update
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss unfinished business regarding Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts, and review swim team agreements for Mark Lenzi Pool at Curtis Park and Woodlands Pool.

• Approval of September 19, 2024 minutes
• Review of Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts unfinished business
• Review of Swim Team Agreements for Mark Lenzi Pool at Curtis Park
• Review of Swim Team Agreements for Woodlands Pool
• Liaison reports from Planning Commission and School Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss transportation studies and potential amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and transportation impact fee ordinance. The meeting includes votes on grant appropriations for dam improvements and various infrastructure projects.

• Proposed public hearings for Comprehensive Plan amendments and transportation impact fee ordinance changes
• Grant appropriations for Lake Arrowhead and Lake Carroll dam spillway improvement projects
• Proposed salary administration policy updates to enhance recruitment and retention
• Grant agreement for an emergency police dispatch system
• Time limit extensions for Musselman Road Warehouse, Attain at Stafford, and The Arbors at Stafford zoning applications

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will review updates on the BEAD program and a Verizon contract. Members will also discuss service options for a new high school and Verizon's impact on amateur radio groups assisting public safety.

• BEAD Program update
• Final update on Verizon contract
• Service options for new high school
• Verizon actions impacting amateur radio groups assisting public safety

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transportation impact fees and establish a future meeting schedule.

• Discussion of transportation impact fees

Utilities Commission

The Stafford County Utilities Commission will hold public hearings and comment periods on three proposed ordinances: 024-22 to amend Code SEC. 25-165 on alternative disposal systems, 024-26 to amend Code SEC. 17-28 on prohibited activities at terminal reservoirs including Lake Mooney, and 024-23 to amend Code SEC. 25-193 on septage hauling restrictions. The meeting also includes approval of May 14, 2024 minutes, a director report, and standard unfinished and new business items.

• Ordinance 024-22 – amend Code SEC. 25-165 to update regulations for alternative disposal systems in new development.
• Ordinance 024-26 – amend Code SEC. 17-28 to add Lake Mooney to prohibited activities at terminal reservoirs.
• Ordinance 024-23 – amend Code SEC. 25-193 to allow restrictions on hauled septage waste.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is reviewing development requests for Stafford Technology and an auto repair site on Butler Rd. The body is also providing recommendations for interior wall installations regarding art and history at the Government Center.

• Development review for Stafford Technology (TM Parcel 38-124 and 38-29A) regarding three potential National Register archeological sites
• Development review for auto repair (Butler Rd Take 5) on TM Parcel 54F-2-13A
• Recommendations for Gov’t Center Art/History/Stafford Identity interior wall installations
• Status update on Counting House Request for Proposals
• Byram’s Corner naming request from Supervisor English

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including approvals of recent meeting minutes and several proclamations recognizing October awareness weeks. Major agenda items involve ratifying contracts for design and construction services for Fire Station 8 in Rock Hill and Fire Station 9 in Aquia, and authorizing various utility and infrastructure contracts. The board will also discuss petitions to the Virginia Department of Transportation to add local roads to the secondary highway system and other planning and zoning referrals.

• Ratify task order with BKV Group DC PLLC for design and construction administration services for Fire Station 8, Rock Hill (R24-303)
• Authorize task order with Samantha Associates, P.C. for design and construction administration services for Fire Station 9, Aquia (R24-304)
• Petition VDOT to include Glenmere Road, Cartwell Drive, and McFerren Road in the secondary highway system for Kendall Hills subdivision (R24-314)
• Ratify contract with Colonial Ford Truck Sales, Inc. for customizable work trucks and authorize additional expenditures (R24-291)
• Authorize contract with Indian River Equipment Co. for purchase of sewer inspection equipment (R24-199)

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a public parking lot. The body will also address an appointment for the Westlake Architectural Review Board and review new site plan submissions.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP23155273) for Barrett Knolls Public Parking Lot on tax map parcel 20PP-A
• Westlake Architectural Review Board appointment
• Site plan for 1031 Rental LLC indoor storage and maintenance facility on Mineral Spring Way and Kelvic Way

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hear a report from the By‑Laws Committee and consider two proposed resolutions. Resolution R24-266 proposes a new Code of Performance and Ethical Standards. Resolution R24-267 is the first reading of revisions to the county by‑laws and rules of procedure, Part II.

• Consider adoption of Proposed Resolution R24-266 – Code of Performance and Ethical Standards
• First reading of Proposed Resolution R24-267 – revisions to By‑Laws and Rules of Procedure, Part II
• By‑Laws Committee report on new operating and procedural documents

Board of Social Services

The Stafford County Board of Social Services will review foster care and benefit program statistics, including Medicaid unwinding, and discuss the FY 2026 County Budget. The meeting will also include a recruitment update and a closed session.

• Review foster care statistics
• Review benefit programs statistics (Medicaid Unwinding)
• Discuss FY 2026 County Budget
• Receive recruitment update
• Closed session

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review a five-year program agreement with the Stafford Area Soccer Association, Inc. The body will also address unfinished business regarding the Autumn Ridge tennis courts.

• Stafford County Agreement for Youth Soccer Programs with Stafford Area Soccer Association, Inc.
• Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts status update
• Stafford Soccer Agreement review

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will vote on a zoning change that would move parcels 38‑124 and 38‑29A from agricultural (A‑1) to heavy‑industrial (M‑2) within the Stafford Technology Campus. The meeting also includes a resolution to support a regional transportation authority, a lease of Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park to Charles L. Henderson Farms, LLC, and a repeal and replacement of development services and planning fee schedules. Additional items cover transportation funding updates and a year‑end financial report.

• Proposed ordinance O24-20 and resolution R24-189 to approve reclassification of parcels 38‑124 and 38‑29A from A‑1 to M‑2 zoning (Stafford Technology Campus)
• Proposed resolution R24-256 to lease Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park to Charles L. Henderson Farms, LLC
• Proposed ordinance O24-16 to repeal and replace Development Services and Planning and Zoning fee schedules
• Proposed resolution R24-286 to support creation of a Regional Transportation Authority
• Year‑end (unaudited) financial report presentation

The Board approved the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for the Stafford Technology Campus, a data center project on over 500 acres, with a 6-1 vote. The project includes proffers for infrastructure, water reuse, and fire services. The Board also approved a new fee schedule for development services and planning and zoning, and denied a resolution supporting a Regional Transportation Authority.

• Approved comprehensive plan amendment R24-187 for Stafford Technology Campus (6-1)
• Approved rezoning O24-20 to M-2 Heavy Industrial for Stafford Technology Campus (6-1)
• Approved lease of Duff McDuff Green Park to Charles L. Henderson Farms, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O24-16 updating development services and planning and zoning fees (7-0)
• Denied resolution R24-286 supporting Regional Transportation Authority (4-3)
• Approved extension of Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee deadline to November 4 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to settle VDOT lawsuit (7-0)

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The Stafford County Wetlands Board will hold public hearings on two wetland permit applications (WB24-01 and WB24-03) to install riprap revetments that will stabilize the banks of Aquia Creek. Application 1 requests a 183‑foot revetment at TMP 31A‑2‑25C, and Application 2 requests a 180‑foot revetment at TMP 40‑59. The agenda also includes approval of the January 22, 2023 meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing – Application 1 (AP24155808): 183‑ft riprap revetment on Aquia Creek at TMP 31A‑2‑25C
• Public hearing – Application 2 (AP24155680): 180‑ft riprap revetment on Aquia Creek at TMP 40‑59
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 22, 2023
• Standard agenda items: call to order, roll call, quorum determination
• Chairman’s report and staff report (no specific actions listed)

Utilities Commission

The Stafford County Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 024-22, which would amend Code Section 25-165 regarding the type, capacity, and location of alternative disposal systems for new county development. The ordinance was advertised in the Free Lance-Star on August 29 and September 5, 2024. The commission will also receive public comments on the ordinance, consider the director’s report, and address any unfinished or new business.

• Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance 024-22 to amend Code Sec. 25-165 (alternative disposal systems)
• Public Comment on Proposed Ordinance 024-22
• Director Report presented by Chris Edwards
• Approval of Minutes – May 14, 2024
• Unfinished Business

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee is meeting to review impact fees and a request for a recommendation extension. The body will also approve minutes from two previous August meetings.

• Transportation impact fee recommendation extension request
• Transportation impact fees discussion
• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Architectural Review Board

The Stafford County Architectural Review Board will discuss a recommendation to create a Historic Resource Overlay District for Little Falls Farm (Duff Green). The board will also finalize proposed changes to its ordinance concerning required expertise for board members. Unfinished business includes updates to the Sherwood Forest and Clifton Chapel historic overlay district proposals.

• Little Falls Farm (Duff Green) Historic Resource Overlay District Recommendation
• Finalize proposed changes to Ordinance regarding required expertise on ARB
• Sherwood Forest Proposed Historic Overlay District Updates (unfinished business)
• Clifton Chapel Proposed Historic Resource Overlay District Updates (unfinished business)
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2024

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is reviewing archaeological surveys for the Stafford Technology site. The body is also providing recommendations for art and history installations at the Government Center.

• Development Review: Stafford Technology, TM Parcel 38-124 and 38-29A (three potentially eligible archaeological sites)
• Recommendations for Gov’t Center Art/History/Stafford Identity Interior Wall Installations
• Byram’s Corner naming request from Supervisor English
• Counting House Request for Proposals status
• Scheel Map Sales Proceeds interpretive sign inventory evaluation

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will adopt the regular and consent agendas, approve the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes, and consider a series of budget, grant, and contract items. Key actions include authorizing school bond issuance, accepting multiple state grant funds, and approving various infrastructure contracts and petitions. Several proclamations recognizing community events will also be adopted.

• Authorize issuance of general obligation school bonds for approved capital projects (Resolution R24-265)
• Accept and appropriate Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority grant for mobile medication assisted treatment (Resolution R24-242)
• Budget and appropriate Rappahannock Regional Landfill bond proceeds and interest (Resolution R24-273)
• Petition VDOT to accept Route 813 into the secondary system of state highways (Resolution R24-281)
• Ratify contract with Air-Care, Inc. for air compressor purchase and maintenance services (Resolution R24-272)

The Board approved a plan for Fire and Rescue to procure and manage its own EMS medications, a response to hospitals ending their supply program. It also approved a contract to install an agility and exercise course at John Lee Pratt Memorial Park. The Board discussed, but took no action on, proposed historic overlay districts for two properties, with members requesting more information and owner engagement.

• Approved EMS medication procurement plan (R24-288) (6-0)
• Approved $345,000 contract for Pratt Park agility course (R24-275) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 22 items (6-0)
• Reappointed Mary Becelia to Library Trustee Board (2-4)
• Reappointed Mr. Weederman to Economic Development Authority (6-0)
• Authorized closed session for property acquisition and personnel matters (6-0)

Planning Commission Meetings

The commission will consider amending the Comprehensive Plan 2016‑2036 5‑Year Update by adopting a new appendix containing the Draft 2024 Transportation Master Plan and by revising Chapter 4 to update transportation impact fee information and the roadway improvement plan. They will also review a preliminary subdivision plan for 107 lots (Rocky Run Village) and a time‑limit extension for a conditional use permit for the Barrett Knolls public parking lot. Additional items are informational reports and approval of minutes.

• Adopt new appendix to the Comprehensive Plan: Draft 2024 Transportation Master Plan (Resolution R24-207)
• Amend Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan to update transportation impact fee information and roadway improvement plan (Resolution R24-229)
• Consider preliminary subdivision plan for 107 lots, Rocky Run Village, on Tax May parcels 43-71 and 43-72 (zoned R‑1)
• Consider time‑limit extension for conditional use permit for Barrett Knolls public parking lot (Resolution PCR24-15)
• Approve July 24, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The meeting will begin with roll call, quorum determination, and any disqualification declarations. The board will review two land‑use applications: a special exception for an event venue on 1500 Forbes Street (approximately 28.2672 acres in the A‑1 Agricultural district) and a variance for an accessory building on 48 Welford Lane (also in the A‑1 Agricultural district). The agenda also includes the zoning administrator’s report, adoption of the May 28, 2024 minutes, and other business.

• Special exception request (SE24-02) for an event venue at 1500 Forbes Street, 28.2672 acres, A‑1 Agricultural district
• Variance request (V24-02) for accessory building on 48 Welford Lane, A‑1 Agricultural district
• Adoption of May 28, 2024 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes (draft)
• Zoning Administrator’s report
• Other business

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee will first approve the minutes from its August 15, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss matters related to transportation impact fees. Finally, the committee will set the schedule for future meetings.

• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of transportation impact fees
• Determination of future meeting schedule

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will consider a conditional use permit to allow an elementary school to exceed the height limit to 57 feet in the A‑1 agricultural zone. It will also act on a parcel sale to Spotsmark LLC, a zoning reclassification for the Stafford Technology Campus, a contract for a new dog park at Mountain View Park, and a sheriff’s contract for vehicle paint and body repairs. Additional items include budget calendar approval, transportation design contracts, and proclamations recognizing community contributions.

• Conditional use permit for a 57‑foot elementary school on Tax Map Parcel 39‑76B (Item 31)
• Sale and conveyance of County‑owned Tax Map Parcel 45‑9A to Spotsmark LLC (Item 32)
• Zoning reclassification from A‑1 agricultural to M‑2 heavy industrial for parcels 38‑124 and 38‑29A (Item 34)
• Work order to build a dog park at Mountain View Park (Item 15)
• Sheriff’s Office contract with Smith's Body Shop LLC for vehicle paint and body repairs (Item 22)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Stafford County Community Policy and Management Team will convene in a closed session to discuss foster care placements, medical records, and supplemental foster care payments. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and staff updates.

• Closed session to discuss medical records and foster care placements
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2024 meeting
• Supplemental foster care payments for June 24 to July 24
• Staff updates on finances and audit response
• Public comment period scheduled

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss unfinished business regarding Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts and a recommendation for Belmont Park.

• Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes
• Public comments on agenda items
• Discussion of Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts
• Belmont Park recommendation
• Reports from Planning and School Board liaisons

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its July 22, 2024 and August 6, 2024 meetings. It will discuss the county’s transportation impact fee policy. The committee will also set dates for future meetings.

• Approve July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve August 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss transportation impact fees
• Determine future meeting schedule

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss transportation impact fees and elect a committee chairman. The session also includes the adoption of an electronic participation meeting policy.

• Election of Committee Chairman
• Discussion of transportation impact fees
• Adoption of electronic participation meeting policy

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will discuss several ongoing items and consider a new recommendation for interior wall art installations at the Government Center. Unfinished business includes updates on the Scheel map sales proceeds, a naming request for Byram’s Corner, the status of a 2001 Memorandum of Agreement with Virginia Development Review, and the review of proposals for the Counting House. The meeting also includes public presentations, a chairman’s report, member reports, and approval of the July 11, 2024 minutes.

• Commission Recommendations for Gov’t Center Art/History/Stafford Identity Interior Wall Installations (new business)
• Scheel Map Sales Proceeds – Interpretive Sign Inventory Evaluation (unfinished business)
• Byram’s Corner Naming Request from Supervisor English (unfinished business)
• Celebrate Virginia Development Review: Status of 2001 MOA (VDHR #98-2257) (unfinished business)
• Counting House Update: Request for Proposals Status (unfinished business)

Planning Commission Meetings

The commission will consider a proposed zoning reclassification of parcels 38-124 and 38-29A from agricultural (A‑1) to heavy industrial (M‑2) for the Stafford Technology Campus (Project RC23154931). It will also review a compliance request for up to six electric substations on parcel 38-124, a conditional use permit for a ready‑mix concrete plant on parcel 44N‑1‑10, a preliminary subdivision plan for 107 lots in Rocky Run Village, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan’s transportation appendix and fee schedule. Additional items include a project pipeline report, attorney report, and a new telecommunications tower submission.

• Reclassify parcels 38-124 and 38-29A from A‑1 agricultural to M‑2 heavy industrial (Project RC23154931) – Proposed Ordinance O24‑20
• Review compliance with the Comprehensive Plan for up to six electric substations on parcel 38-124 – Proposed Resolution PCR24‑13
• Conditional Use Permit for a ready‑mix concrete batch plant on parcel 44N‑1‑10 (Vulcan Materials) – Proposed Resolution R24‑227
• Preliminary subdivision plan for 107 lots on parcels 43‑71 and 43‑72 (Rocky Run Village) – Proposed
• Amend Comprehensive Plan to adopt Draft 2024 Transportation Master Plan and update transportation impact fees – Proposed Resolutions R24‑207 and R24‑229

Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee

The Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee will meet to appoint a chair, discuss transportation impact fees, and set future meeting dates. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions scheduled.

• Appointment of Committee Chairman
• Review of Transportation Impact Fees
• Setting of Future Meeting Schedule

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Stafford County Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will review the Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications, and consider a farmers market application. No new business is scheduled.

• Review Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications
• Consider Farmers Market Application – Charlene Thomas
• Review Land Conservation – Target Areas
• Approve April 22, 2024 minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding the Autumn Ridge tennis courts and review a district map of parks and recreation facilities. The meeting also includes reports from the Planning Commission and School Board liaisons.

• Discussion of Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts
• Review of Parks & Rec Facilities addresses and district map
• Liaison reports from Planning Commission and School Board

By-laws Committee

The By-laws Committee is meeting to review a code of performance and an update to Part 2 of the by-laws. The committee will also establish a schedule for future meetings.

• Code of Performance
• By-laws Part 2 update
• Schedule for future meetings

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss recommendations for acquiring artwork and updates on historic site eligibility. The agenda also includes progress reports on the African American Heritage Trail and various unfinished business items.

• Proposed recommendation to acquire Palmer Hayden artwork for Government Center
• Proposed demolition of Quantico Building 2106
• Eligibility updates for Clifton Chapel and Little Falls Farm
• Stafford County African American Heritage Trail update
• Counting House Request for Proposals status

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will receive updates regarding the VATI and BEAD programs and ongoing negotiations with Verizon. The agenda also includes public presentations and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Update on VATI and BEAD Program
• Update on Verizon negotiations
• Update on Janet Yellen visit

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a major zoning reclassification for the Belmont Park project to allow various business and industrial uses. Other items include water infrastructure agreements with Amazon Data Services, Inc. and contracts for new fueling stations at several fire stations.

• Zoning reclassification for Belmont Park to allow business and industrial uses
• Water and wastewater infrastructure agreement with Amazon Data Services, Inc.
• Contracts for fueling stations at the Public Safety Building, Berea Fire Station, and Garrisonville Fire Station
• Public hearing regarding the Staffordsboro Sidewalk Project
• Engineering services task order for the RT17 Waterline Extension Project

By-laws Committee

The By-laws Committee will review the Code of Performance and receive an update on By-laws Part 2. The committee will also address the schedule for future meetings.

• Code of Performance review
• By-laws Part 2 update
• Future meeting scheduling

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will consider recommendations for the Clifton Chapel Historic Resource Overlay District. The board will also discuss updates regarding the Sherwood Forest Proposed Historic Overlay District and the condition of the Grizzle Building.

• Clifton Chapel Historic Resource Overlay District recommendation
• Little Falls Farm National Register of Historic Places eligibility determination
• Grizzle Building current condition discussion
• Consulting Architect for COA reviews contracting opportunity
• Sherwood Forest Proposed Historic Overlay District updates

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss the Regional Transportation Authority and the 2025 General Assembly Legislative Program. The agenda also includes updates on capital construction projects and the board member staffing process.

• Regional Transportation Authority discussion
• 2025 General Assembly Legislative Program discussion
• New Circuit Courthouse update
• Central Services Facility Study
• Board member staffing process

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services will review statistics for foster care and benefit programs, including Medicaid Unwinding and Cooling Assistance. The agenda also includes updates on recruitment and Fatherhood Incentive Funds.

• Foster Care Statistics report
• Fatherhood Incentive Funds
• Medicaid Unwinding and Cooling Assistance statistics
• Recruitment update

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The committee will receive a staff update regarding Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications. Discussion is also scheduled for a Farmers Market application from Charlene Thomas and land conservation target areas.

• Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications update
• Farmers Market Application – Charlene Thomas
• Land Conservation – Target Areas
• Approval of April 22, 2024 minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss the potential donation of Autumn Ridge tennis courts to the county. Staff reports will also cover upcoming summer camps and maintenance at various local parks.

• Potential resident vote on donating Autumn Ridge tennis courts
• Upcoming summer camp and gymnastics programs
• Maintenance projects at Chichester Park and Woodlands Pool
• 55+ community programming updates

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider requests for conditional use permits to increase building heights for two new elementary school projects. The agenda also includes budget appropriations for state revenues and various administrative contracts.

• Height limit exceptions for Elementary School #18 and #19
• Issuance of Refunding Bond VRA Series 2024B
• Contract with Advanced Media Services LLC for AV services
• Budgeting additional state revenues to the Schools Operating Fund
• Petition to include Stratton Lane and Furrow Street in the state highway system

Community Policy and Management Team

The meeting includes a review of the CSA Audit Exit Conference and updates on various surveys. The committee will also take action on closed session items regarding human services emergency requests and foster care placements.

• CSA Audit Exit Conference with Annette Larkin/OCS
• Updates on Human Services Emergency Requests for A&D and TFC
• Request for IL Program for FC Youth
• Notification of Supplemental Foster Care payments from May 24
• Staff updates on CSA service gap and time to service surveys

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The Chesapeake Bay Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception application to construct three retaining walls within the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area buffer. The board will also discuss community outreach efforts and the status of wetlands and Chesapeake Bay in-lieu fee funds.

• Public Hearing: Special exception (AP 24155700) for three retaining walls on Tax Map Parcel 40-59
• Discussion regarding community outreach and website development
• Review of available funds in the wetlands and Chesapeake Bay in-lieu fee accounts

Planning Commission Meetings

The commission will consider amending the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning parcels at the Stafford Technology Campus to allow higher density commercial and heavy industrial uses. The meeting also includes a review of proposed electric substations and a new site plan for a Sheetz convenience store.

• Comprehensive Plan amendment for higher density commercial development on 262 acres
• Zoning reclassification from A-1 to M-2 (Heavy Industrial) at Stafford Technology Campus
• Compliance review for up to six electric substations on Tax Map Parcel No. 38-124
• Subdivision ordinance waiver regarding lot shape for the Stone Division project
• Site plan for a 6,879 SF Sheetz convenience store and fuel station on Warrenton Road

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting is focused on procedural items regarding a closed session. The agenda includes resolutions to authorize the closed meeting and certify any actions taken during it.

• Resolution CM24-16 to authorize a closed meeting
• Resolution CM24-16(C) to certify actions from the closed meeting

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission will discuss new business items including a proposed telecommunications structure and several historical preservation projects. The meeting also includes updates on commission recruitment and the status of the Counting House Request for Proposals.

• Proposed 199-Ft. Monopole Telecommunications Structure at 845 Courthouse Road
• Sherwood Forest Farm Historic Resource Overlay District Recommendation
• New African American Heritage Trail Project
• VA250 Project focusing on John Hunter and Hunter Iron Works
• Identification of a previously undocumented slave cemetery in Stafford

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a request regarding the Enon Road Solar Farm permit and discuss a new tree canopy ordinance. Additionally, the Board is reviewing various contracts for fire station improvements, utility upgrades in Ferry Farm, and grant applications for trail engineering.

• Grant application for Belmont-Ferry Farm Trail engineering
• Contract for a modular structure at White Oak Fire Station
• Asphalt restoration and water connections in the Ferry Farm subdivision
• Request to allow Enon Road Solar Farm, LLC to file a new permit application
• Discussion regarding a potential tree canopy ordinance

By-laws Committee

The By-laws Committee will discuss the Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy and the Code of Performance. The committee is also continuing its review of revisions to the By-laws and Rules of Procedure.

• Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy
• Code of Performance
• By-laws and Rules of Procedure revisions (Part 2)
• Additions to Section 2 of the Code of Performance

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will discuss the current condition of the Grizzle Building and review updates to the Sherwood Forest Proposed Historic Overlay District. The board is also considering a contract opportunity for a consulting architect.

• Grizzle Building current condition
• Consulting Architect contract opportunity
• Sherwood Forest Proposed Historic Overlay District updates
• 2025 budget request for guidelines updates

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal regarding a notice of violation for tree stump grinding and mulch sales operations. The board will also elect officers and review its by-laws.

• Appeal A24-01/24155621 by Aspect Tree Service, Inc. regarding operations on tax map parcel no. 28-37J
• Review and adoption of by-laws
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Adoption of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding height limitations and comprehensive plan compliance for Elementary School #18 and Elementary School #19. The body will also review new construction plan submissions for residential lots in the Hartwood and George Washington districts.

• CUP24155499: Request for height up to 57 feet for Elementary School #18 (Parcel 36-37B)
• COM24155498: Comprehensive plan compliance review for Elementary School #19 (Parcel 39-76B)
• CUP24155492: Request for height up to 57 feet for Elementary School #19 (Parcel 39-76B)
• Sherwood on the River Sec 3: Construction plan for 28 residential lots south of Locksley Lane
• Kendallwood Reserve: Construction plan for 8 lots on the east side of Matthew Lane

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing with VDOT regarding the county's six-year transportation program. The body is also deciding on zoning reclassifications for the Coal Landing Substation and the Samuel E. and Dorothy S. Jackson property.

• Joint public hearing for FY2025-FY2030 Secondary System Six-Year Program (R24-103)
• Zoning reclassification of parcel 30-152A from A-1 to M-1 for Dominion Energy - Coal Landing Substation
• Conditional Use Permit for electrical substation and height exceptions at parcel 30-152A
• Public hearing on the issuance of Virginia Public Schools Authority (VPSA) bonds
• Commitment of $10,000 for George Washington Regional Commission's EDA grant application

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services will discuss the FY 2025 County/State Budget and review statistics for benefit programs and foster care. The meeting includes updates on recruitment and the Special Welfare Fund.

• FY 2025 County/State Budget
• Medicaid Unwinding benefit program statistics
• Special Welfare Fund update
• Foster Care statistics
• Recruitment update

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review foster care payments and group home placements in a closed session. The body will also hear a PSSF Grant presentation and consider a VJCCCA Grant approval.

• PSSF Grant presentation by DSS Kelly Miles and Kimberly Strader
• Closed session on Supplemental Foster Care/Notification of Payments
• Closed session on Consent Agenda Group Home/TFC Placements
• VJCCCA Grant Approval presented by Ron Lynch
• Appointment of Courtney Wurzer as SCPS FAPT Representative

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding smoke-free parks and the Autumn Ridge tennis courts. The meeting includes reports from the Planning Commission and School Board liaisons, as well as a Director's report.

• Discussion of smoke-free parks campaign and legal review by County Attorney
• Discussion of Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts
• Review of 10% increase in recreation, rental, and admission fees approved 4/2/24
• Update on consultant hired for a fee cost recovery plan
• Update on consultant hired to rebuild the department website

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss a noise ordinance and several utility-related updates. The meeting includes reviews of drought management and water reuse.

• Noise ordinance discussion
• Stafford County Drought Management Plan
• Water and sewer design standard update
• Water reuse update
• R-Board update

Utilities Commission

The Commission will hear presentations regarding drought management, the utility network, and water reuse updates. The agenda includes a review of previous meeting minutes and reports from commission members.

• Stafford Drought Management Plan presentation by Jon Brindle
• Utility Network presentation by Erin McCormick from NV5
• Utilities Water Reuse Update presentation by Chris Edwards

By-laws Committee

The By-laws Committee is meeting to elect a chairman and determine the approach for addressing several policy items. The group will discuss the code of performance, electronic participation in meetings, and by-laws revisions.

• Election of a committee chairman
• Discussion of Code of Performance
• Discussion of Electronic Participation in Meetings Policy
• Discussion of By-laws Revisions (Part 2)

Legislative Committee

The committee will review the 2024 General Assembly session and preview the 2025 session. Lauren Gilbert of Advantus Strategies will lead discussions on potential priorities for 2025.

• Review of the 2024 General Assembly session
• Preview of the 2025 General Assembly session
• Discussion of potential 2025 General Assembly priorities

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss capital projects related to transportation. The focus of the meeting is the implementation of the Transportation Master Plan.

• Transportation Master Plan implementation
• Capital projects transportation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding mandatory water connections and the Clift Farm project's zoning and conditional use permit. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various utility contracts and administrative appointments.

• Zoning reclassification from A-1 to R-2 for Clift Farm (Tax Map Parcels 46-79, 46-79H, 46-80)
• Conditional Use Permit for retirement housing at Clift Farm
• Proposed ordinance O24-11 regarding mandatory water connections
• Contract with Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. for Little Falls Run Wastewater Treatment renovations
• Lease agreement with White Oak Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. at 12 Newton Road

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the status of several historical surveys and agreements. The body will review the Celebrate Virginia development and the Belle Plains Campground survey request. Members will also discuss the use of proceeds from Scheel Map sales.

• Celebrate Virginia Development Review: Status of 2001 MOA (VDHR #98-2257)
• Phase I/Reconnaissance Survey Request Letter for Belle Plains Campground
• Discussion on possible uses for Scheel Map Sales proceeds
• Update on Ivy Project at Oakenwold Memorandum of Agreement
• Counting House Request for Proposals status

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding design standard departures and comprehensive plan compliance. The body will also consider time limit extensions for several zoning and permit applications.

• Departure from design standards for North Stafford Office Park Complex Firestone (Tax Map Parcel 19-31J)
• Comprehensive plan compliance review for a telecommunications monopole on Tax Map Parcel 21-ROW
• Time limit extensions for Musselman Road Warehouse, Attain at Stafford, and The Arbors at Stafford

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee is meeting to review the Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications. The body will discuss target areas for land conservation and a farmers market application from Charlene Thomas.

• Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications
• Land Conservation target areas
• Farmers Market Application for Charlene Thomas

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss new business regarding Enon Technology Park. The body will also review unfinished business concerning smoke-free parks and the Autumn Ridge tennis courts.

• Discussion of Enon Technology Park
• Review of smoke-free parks initiative
• Discussion of Autumn Ridge tennis courts

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to set the calendar year 2024 personal property-vehicle tax rate. The meeting includes decisions on utility contracts, road acceptances, and a conditional use permit for a Starbucks drive-through.

• Public hearing to set the CY 2024 personal property-vehicle tax rate
• Conditional use permit for Aquia Towne Center Starbucks drive-through facility
• Fiber optic cable engineering task order for White Oak Fire & Rescue Station over $200,000
• Petition to VDOT for street acceptance in Embrey Mill and Reserve at Woodstock Lane subdivisions
• Proposed ordinance to amend mandatory water connections (Sec. 25-71)

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the VATI and BEAD programs. Members will also review Verizon negotiations for a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors and discuss new internet service offerings.

• Update on VATI and BEAD Program
• Verizon negotiations and vote on recommendation to the Board of Supervisors
• Update on New Service Offering Internet

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to select Preservation Awardees for a May 21 presentation. The body will also discuss meeting frequency and the demolition review of MCB Quantico Building 2106.

• Selection of Preservation Awardees
• MCB Quantico Building 2106 demolition review
• Ivy Project at Oakenwold Memorandum of Agreement update
• Counting House Request for Proposals status
• Little Falls NRHP eligibility determination update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on the FY2025 budget, the FY2025-FY2035 Capital Improvement Program, and CY2024 tax rates. The body will also hold public hearings regarding cigarette, transient occupancy, and vehicle tax rates.

• Adoption of FY2025 budget and FY2025-FY2035 Capital Improvement Program
• Proposed increases to transient occupancy and cigarette tax rates
• Setting of CY2024 personal property-vehicle tax rate
• Proposed fee increases for blasting and fireworks fire permits
• Petition to VDOT to include Hornbeam Court and Forest View Road in the secondary system of state highways

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is resuming the process for the Sherwood Forest Proposed Historic Overlay District. The body is also discussing budget requests for 2025 regarding guidelines updates and a historic resources survey.

• Sherwood Forest Proposed Historic Overlay District process resumption
• Nominations for 2023 Annual Historic Preservation Awards
• State Survey and Planning Cost Share Program 2024-2025 funding opportunity
• Proposed 2025 budget request for county historic resources survey update
• Proposed 2025 budget request for Guidelines Update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss the General Fund and the Capital Improvement Program. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget work session: Capital Improvement Program
• Budget work session: General Fund

Utilities Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Ordinance 024-11. This ordinance seeks to amend Stafford County Code SEC. 25-71 concerning mandatory water connections.

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 024-11 (Mandatory Water Connections)
• Capital Project Updates
• 3R Updates
• FOG Update

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning reclassifications and a conditional use permit. The body will also receive a presentation on the Transportation Master Plan.

• Zoning reclassification to remove Tax Map Parcel 40-32B from the Historical Resource Overlay District
• Zoning reclassification of Tax Map Parcel 30-152A from Agricultural (A-1) to Light Industrial (M-1) for Dominion Energy - Coal Landing Substation
• Conditional Use Permit for electrical substation use and height exceptions on Tax Map Parcel 30-152A
• Transportation Master Plan presentation by Matthew Lehane
• New TRC submission for Staffordshire – Hartwood Election District: preliminary plan for 336 residential lots

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board are holding a joint work session. The body will discuss the proposed FY25 budget.

• Discussion on proposed FY25 budget

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget. The discussion focuses on the General Fund and the Capital Improvement Program.

• General Fund budget discussion
• Capital Improvement Program budget discussion

Board of Social Services

The Board of Social Services will discuss the FY 2025 County/State Budget and review statistics for foster care and benefit programs. The meeting includes updates on recruitment and the Special Welfare Fund.

• FY 2025 County/State Budget
• Foster Care Statistics
• Benefit Programs Statistics (Medicaid Unwinding, VaCMS replacement, and PIPP)
• Special Welfare Fund Update
• Recruitment Update

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the implementation of smoke-free parks and the Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts. The meeting includes presentations for the Florence D. Helms and Red Fines Sportsmanship Awards.

• Discussion on smoke-free parks with VA Dept. of Health Youth
• Discussion on Autumn Ridge Tennis Courts
• Florence D. Helms & Red Fines Sportsmanship Award presentations

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss the FY2025-34 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. This session focuses on long-term capital planning and budgeting.

• FY2025-34 CIP budget work session

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding proposed CY2024 tax rates and the FY2025 budget and Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider several contracts for infrastructure and park improvements.

• Public hearing on proposed CY2024 tax rates
• Public hearing on proposed FY2025 budget and FY2025-FY2035 Capital Improvement Program
• Contract with Anike Group, Inc. to build a skateboard park at St. Clair Brooks Memorial Park
• Work order with Sagres Construction Corporation for waterline replacement at Austin Run and Richmond Highway
• Proposed resolution to dissolve the Stafford County Historical Commission

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will hold an audit engagement meeting with the OCS Auditor. The body will also convene in a closed session to discuss specific foster care cases and payments. A presentation on the PSSF Grant from Stafford DSS is scheduled under new business.

• Audit Engagement Meeting with Auditor Annette Larkin
• Closed session regarding Case Presentation #1: Request for TFC Placement
• Closed session regarding Supplemental Foster Care/Notification of Payments to CPMT
• Stafford DSS presentation of the PSSF Grant

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will receive a presentation from Advantus Strategies regarding the General Assembly session. The discussion will cover the state budget, priority initiatives, and a review of bills.

• General Assembly session update
• State budget update
• Priority initiatives review
• Bill review

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the dissolution of the commission and review several archaeological and preservation projects. The body is also reviewing nominations for the 2023 Historic Preservation Awards.

• Dissolution of Historical Commission
• Project Review: Celebrate VA Villas at Town Celebrate
• Clift Farm Archeological Survey Recommendations (TM 46-79, 46-79H, 46-80)
• Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure Phase 1 Archeological Survey Recommendation
• Counting House Request for Proposals status

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session and regular meeting to discuss the FY2025 budget, tax rates, and capital improvement program, and will consider authorizing public hearings for these items. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering appointments, fund appropriations, and various project approvals, and will hold public hearings on a Sheetz gas station and an asphalt plant.

• Authorize advertisement for public hearings on CY2024 tax rates, FY2025 budget, FY2025-2035 capital improvement program, VPSA bond issuance, and transient occupancy/cigarette tax increases
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for Sheetz on Warrenton Road (parcel 44-143)
• Public hearing on zoning reclassification for Kings Highway Asphalt plant (parcels 58-5A, 58-5B, 58-5G)
• Approve transportation impact fee roadway improvement project list and establish advisory committee
• Authorize congressional-directed spending applications for 4 projects (SCSO radios, I-95 to U.S. 1 water main, Enon Road & Route 1, Stefaniga Road roundabout)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to discuss the General Fund budget. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget work session: General Fund

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of proposed new construction at Ingleside. The board will also discuss the dissolution of the Historical Commission and 2023 Historic Preservation Awards nominations.

• Preliminary review of proposed new construction at Ingleside
• Discussion of Historical Commission Dissolution
• 2023 Historic Preservation Awards Nominations
• State Survey and Planning Cost Share Program 2024-2025 funding for historic resources survey update
• Proposed 2025 budget requests for Guidelines Update and historic resources survey

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning and permit requests for Clift Farm and a Starbucks at Aquia Towne Center. The body will also consider a preliminary site plan for four data centers in Hartwood.

• Zoning reclassification from A-1 to R-2 for Clift Farm (RC20153640)
• Conditional Use Permit for retirement housing at Clift Farm (CUP22154813)
• Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through facility at Aquia Towne Center Starbucks (CUP23154899)
• Preliminary site plan for four data centers totaling 948,200 square feet (SPR23155250)
• Construction plan for 107 single-family lots at Centreport Village Sec 2B & 4A

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a zoning variance. The body will also vote on meeting minutes and hold elections for board leadership positions.

• Variance request for 117 Jib Drive to increase allowable square footage for an accessory dwelling
• Adoption of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2023 Draft Annual Report
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board are meeting for a joint work session. The body will receive a presentation of the School Board's approved FY25 budget.

• Presentation of the School Board's approved FY25 budget

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will meet to review financial reports and audit updates. The body will convene in a closed session to discuss medical records, supplemental foster care payments, and group home/TFC placements.

• Closed session regarding supplemental foster care and notification of payments
• Closed session regarding group home/TFC placements
• Financial report and OCS Audit staff updates
• Appointment of Ronald Lynch as CSU alternate
• Appointment of Lindsey Steele as RACSB representative for FAPT

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The committee will discuss a farmers market application from Charlene Thomas. Members will also receive staff updates regarding the Purchase of Development Rights Program and the NVCT.

• Farmers Market Application – Charlene Thomas
• Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications
• NVCT Update
• Review of committee by-laws

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will meet to receive updates on the General Assembly session. The discussion includes a review of House and Senate budgets, priority initiatives, and specific bills. These updates will be presented by Kathy Burcher and Lauren Gilbert of Advantus Strategies.

• Review of House and Senate budgets
• Priority initiatives update
• Bill review

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the proposed FY2025 budget and discuss a draft Transportation Master Plan. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the establishment of a Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee.

• Presentation of proposed FY2025 budget
• Contract with Sagres Construction Corporation for the Berea Church Road project
• Purchase of three ambulances from Laake Enterprises, Inc. d.b.a. Fesco Emergency Sales
• Establishment of Transportation Impact Fee Advisory Committee and Roadway Improvement Plan Project List
• Granting easements at Curtis Memorial Park to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Commission will hold an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and review its bylaws. The body will also discuss the status of Musselman Park and the Hampton Oaks Dog Park.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Review and revision of Commission Bylaws
• Discussion regarding Musselman Park
• Discussion regarding Hampton Oaks Dog Park
• Discussion and vote on Florence Helms Award nominations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Utilities Commission will meet to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024. The agenda also includes a director's report and a discussion on quarterly meetings.

• Nomination for Chair of the Utilities Commission 2024
• Nomination for Vice-Chair of the Utilities Commission 2024
• Approval of November 29, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss economic forecasting, budget assumptions, and development services. The session includes updates on the board strategic plan and ARPA funds.

• Economic forecasting and budget assumptions presentation
• Update on ARPA funds
• Request for Proposal (RFP) for Destination Stafford update
• Development services presentation
• Board strategic plan update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding an annual advance meeting to discuss board member dynamics and restructuring options for standing committees and board meetings. The session also includes a review of Saturday logistics.

• Discussion of standing committee and board meeting restructure options

Legislative Committee

The committee will receive an update on the General Assembly session, priority initiatives, and bill and budget amendments. Members will also discuss the schedule for remaining committee meetings during the session.

• General Assembly session update
• Review of priority initiatives
• Review of bill and budget amendments
• Scheduling of remaining legislative committee meetings

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several zoning reclassifications and land use permits. The meeting includes budgeting for the Courthouse Annex renovation and modular elementary school classrooms, as well as a mid-year financial review.

• Zoning reclassification for an asphalt plant at Kings Highway Asphalt (Tax Map Parcels 58-5A, 58-5B, 58-5G)
• Zoning reclassification from R-1 to M-2 for the RV Parkway project (Tax Map Parcel 45-98)
• Conditional Use Permit for a Raising Cane's drive-through at The Garrison at Stafford
• Budgeting and appropriation of funds for the Courthouse Annex renovation project
• Contract with Millennium Pools and Spas LLC for Mark Lenzi Lap Pool and Curtis Memorial Park wading pool

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is meeting to welcome a new member and discuss the issuance of an RFP for the Counting House Restoration. The board is also reviewing potential funding for a county historic resources survey update.

• RFP issued for Counting House Restoration
• State Survey and Planning Cost Share Program 2024-2025 (50% funding opportunity)
• Professional qualifications for Architectural Historian as potential ARB member
• Guidelines Update
• Certified Local Government Annual Report submission

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the General Assembly session. The meeting includes a review of priority initiatives and specific bills presented by Advantus Strategies.

• General Assembly session update
• Review of priority initiatives
• Bill review presented by Kathy Burcher and Lauren Gilbert of Advantus Strategies

Historical Commission

The Stafford County Historical Commission is meeting to discuss archaeological survey recommendations and historic site eligibility. The body will also review nominations for the 2023 Historic Preservation Awards and provide updates on several ongoing project reviews.

• Clift Farm Archeological Survey Recommendations: Phase I and Phase II
• Stafford One Industrial Zoning Reclassification-Ravenswood Archeological Site
• Onville Road Widening Project: Ebenezer United Methodist Church eligibility for National Register of Historic Places
• Nominations for 2023 Historic Preservation Awards
• Proposed update to By-Laws regarding electronic participation in meetings

Agricultural/PDR Commission

The Agricultural and Land Conservation Committee will organize its 2024 work plan and calendar. The body will also review farmers market applications and receive a staff update on Purchase of Development Rights funding.

• Farmers Market Application: Long Family Market
• Farmers Market Application: Marshall Locklear
• Purchase of Development Rights Program funding and applications update
• Election of officers and 2024 work plan

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will receive a presentation regarding the General Assembly from Advantus Strategies. The meeting includes a call to order and adjournment.

• General Assembly update presented by Advantus Strategies

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning reclassifications and conditional use permits. Key items include a large-scale industrial project and a new fuel sales facility. The body will also consider residential subdivision plans and retirement housing.

• Belmont Park: Proposed rezoning of approx. 132.8 acres to Light Industrial (M-1) and Heavy Industrial (M-2) districts
• Sheetz on Warrenton Road: Conditional use permit for vehicle fuel sales, drive-through, and convenience store
• Clift Farm: Proposed rezoning from Agricultural (A-1) to Urban Residential – Medium Density (R-2)
• Clift Farm: Conditional use permit for retirement housing
• Mainline Townhouses: Preliminary subdivision plan for 114 townhouse lots on 14.74 acres

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors and the Stafford County School Board are holding a joint work session. The meeting is focused on discussing capital improvement planning needs for the schools.

• Discussion of Schools' Capital Improvement Planning Needs

American with Disabilities Act Grievance Committee

The Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Committee will meet to nominate a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from the Chief Director and committee members.

• Nomination of Chairman
• Nomination of Vice Chairman
• Approval of January 24, 2023 minutes
• Report of the Chief Director

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a special exception regarding a property in the Aquia Election District. The board will also review the August 22, 2023 minutes and the 2024 draft meeting schedule.

• Special exception request SE24-01/23155390 for Nicholas Wingert to expand a bed and breakfast inn at 148 Falling Creek Drive

Board of Social Services

The Board will review Foster Care and Benefit Program statistics, including updates on Medicaid Unwinding and the replacement of VaCMS. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the FY 2025 County/State Budget.

• Review of Foster Care Statistics
• Review of Benefit Programs Statistics (Medicaid Unwinding, VaCMS replacement, and PIPP)
• FY 2025 County/State Budget discussion
• Special Welfare Fund Update

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The Chesapeake Bay Board is reviewing an application from Matan Crossroads LLC to construct a second private entrance at the Potomac Creek Commerce Center. The proposal involves a driveway crossing that would impact 0.48 acres of the Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Area buffer.

• Public Hearing for Special Exception Application AP 23155272 (Resolution CBB24-01)
• Proposed 0.48-acre RPA impact for a second driveway crossing on Tax Map Parcel 46-4
• Proposed mitigation including a bioretention basin and planting of 13 canopy trees, 26 understory trees, and 39 shrubs
• Election of Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Review of wetlands and Chesapeake Bay in-lieu-fees account balances

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The January 22, 2024, meeting agenda includes the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Wetlands Board. The board will also review the minutes from the September 18, 2023, meeting.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Approval of September 18, 2023, meeting minutes

Wetlands Board/Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board/Chesapeake Bay Board

The Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Board will hold a meeting to conduct the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the January 30, 2023, meeting.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Approval of January 30, 2023, meeting minutes

Legislative Committee

The committee will receive an update regarding the General Assembly from Advantus Strategies. The meeting also includes a discussion on attending the VACO Local Government Day.

• General Assembly update presented by Advantus Strategies
• Discussion of VACO Local Government Day attendance

Board of Building Code Appeals

The Board of Building Code Appeals will conduct an organizational meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda also includes approving amended bylaws and the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Approval of Amended Bylaws
• Approval of July 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a request from the School Board to fund modular elementary classrooms and review a rezoning for the RV Parkway project. Other items include updates to wetlands ordinances and discussions regarding federal transportation grants.

• Proposed rezoning of parcel 45-98 from R-1 to M-2 (RV Parkway)
• Funding request for modular elementary school classrooms
• Ordinance to repeal and replace Stafford County Code Chapter 27 regarding wetlands
• Change order for corrective work on the Lower Accokeek sewer crossing at US Route 1
• Discussion on applying for USDOT RAISE and SS4A grant funding

Legislative Committee

The committee will hold an election for its chairman and receive a General Assembly update. The agenda also includes an advocacy request from the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT).

• Election of Committee Chairman
• General Assembly update
• Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) advocacy request

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will hold elections for the Chairman and Vice Chairman positions. Members will also discuss changing by-laws regarding the frequency of future meetings.

• Chairman and Vice Chairman nominations and elections
• Proposed changes to by-laws regarding meeting frequency

Planning Commission Meetings

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request and conditional use permit for retirement housing at Clift Farm. They will also discuss amending the definition of hospital in the Zoning Ordinance.

• Rezone Clift Farm from A-1 to R-2 (Parcel Nos. 46-79, 46-79H, and 46-80)
• Conditional use permit for retirement housing at Clift Farm
• Amend definition of hospital in Zoning Ordinance

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will conduct elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The meeting also includes a review of board by-laws and a discussion regarding funding for the 2024-2025 historic resources survey update.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of Board By-Laws
• State Survey and Planning Cost Share Program funding opportunity
• Discussion of professional qualifications for potential ARB members
• Approval of December 4, 2023, meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Commission will conduct elections for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. Members will also review archaeological survey recommendations and cemetery delineation reports.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Baron Infrastructure Plan: Phase 1 Archeological Survey Recommendation
• Valley View Cemetery/Big Spring Manor Development Cemetery Delineation Report
• Review of By-Laws with final edits from Assistant County Attorney
• 930, 936, 952, 962 Courthouse Road Project Phase 1B Survey Report

Board of Supervisors

The Stafford County School Board and Board of Supervisors will hold a joint work session to discuss the FY25-FY34 capital improvement plan. The session includes updates on project cost increases for Elementary Schools 18 and 19 and the status of the Clift Farm property.

• Discussion of FY25-FY34 Schools Capital Improvement plan
• Update on increased project costs for Elementary Schools 18 and 19
• Status update regarding school board-owned Clift Farm property

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda also includes approving the 2024 meeting schedule and making various board appointments.

• Election of the Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Economic development incentive agreement with Amazon Data Services, Inc.
• Approval of the 2024 Board meeting schedule
• Appointments to boards, authorities, committees, and commissions
• Adoption of the 2024 Code of Performance