Warren County public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for multiple conditional use permits, primarily for short-term tourist rentals. The body will also discuss the FY2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and consider a site plan for a Sheetz convenience store.

• Public hearings for 7 conditional use permits for short-term rentals and gunsmithing services
• Rezoning request for 8561 Winchester Rd. from Commercial and Residential One to Industrial
• Conditional use permit for a building over 50,000 square feet at 8561 Winchester Rd.
• Final site plan approval for a Sheetz convenience store on Route 79 (Apple Mountain Road)
• Review of the Capital Improvement Plan FY2023-2028

The Planning Commission reviewed three conditional use permit applications for short-term tourist rentals. Two were recommended for approval, while one was recommended for denial due to setback requirements. The commission also authorized public hearing advertisements for seven additional permit requests.

• Recommended denial of short-term rental at 54 Arrowood Road due to 42-foot setback (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 154 Woodthrush Way with staff conditions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 195 Old Oak Lane with staff conditions (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing advertisements for 7 conditional use permit requests (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and campgrounds. The meeting includes a work session to discuss updating the county code regarding data centers and light industrial zoning. The body will also consider the 2023 Parks and Recreation fee schedule.

• 2023 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule approval
• Reconsideration of short-term rental permit for 80 River Oak Drive
• Proposed zoning amendments for Light Industrial (LI) District and Data Centers
• Annual term contracts for Architectural, Interior Design, and Engineering services
• Public hearing authorizations for airport lease agreements and three short-term rental permits

The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Jaden and Tori Walter to operate a short-term tourist rental. The approval includes specific restrictions on occupancy, firearms, ATVs, and fireworks. The Board also approved the December 2022 accounts and the November 16, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 80 River Oak Drive (4-1)
• Approved reconsideration of conditional use permit 2022-08-04 (4-1)
• Approved December 2022 accounts (5-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items for several deed of easement acceptances (5-0)
• Authorized public hearings for four additional conditional use permits (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will conduct a final review of the FY23-24 budget request. The body will also discuss the 2023 meeting schedule and a review of by-laws regarding virtual meetings.

• Final review of FY23-24 Budget Request
• Closed session regarding Stephens Industrial Park and 1321 Happy Creek Rd
• Closed session regarding Avtex redevelopment and Happy Creek Industrial Park
• Closed session regarding litigation: EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al
• Closed session regarding litigation: EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al

General

The committee is reviewing updates on county and town development projects. Discussions include site plan reviews for businesses and residential developments, as well as pending text amendments for data centers.

• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Rezoning request for Heptad-Swan Estates
• Randolph Macon Academy Planning Commission Public Hearing
• NVR Saddle Crest Planned Residential Development
• Cedarville LLC rezoning and CUP for warehouse over 50,000 sq ft on Winchester Road

The committee reviewed the status of several site plans and rezoning requests, including a 947,000 sq. ft. warehouse proposal. Members discussed drafting new options for the Board to regulate short-term tourist rentals to protect workforce housing. No final votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Proposed drafting new ordinance options for short-term tourist rentals to address housing affordability
• Scheduled Sheetz site plan for Planning Commission approval on December 14
• Scheduled Cedarville LLC warehouse rezoning and CUP for Planning Commission authorization on December 14
• Scheduled Planning Commission public hearings for Dec. 21 regarding Heptad-Swan Estates, Randolph Macon Academy, and NVR Saddle Crest
• Scheduled Planning Commission public hearing for Dec. 21 regarding Comprehensive Plan Update

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission is meeting to discuss airport operations, tenant communications, and facility maintenance. The body will review new hangar buildouts and the status of several requests for proposals. Members will also receive updates on budget performance and grant funding.

• Discussion of $159,000 FY22 infrastructure airport grant allocation
• Proposed creation of a County group email address for airport tenants
• Review of new hangar buildouts and a $.20 per sq ft vacant land lease rate
• Status updates on FBO and Maintenance RFPs
• Discussion on the 2nd annual Wings and Wheels event for May 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to review budget requests for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Review of FY23-24 Budget Requests

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board will receive unit reports and updates from the Assistant Director and Director. Discussion items include the Christmas Toy Drive and the ending of the Public Health Emergency.

• Unit reports from Services, Eligibility, Support, and Community Liaison
• Jack-o-lantern Jubilee recap
• Christmas Toy Drive
• Discussion on the ending of the Public Health Emergency

The board approved the minutes from the September 15, 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of unit reports on child welfare, adult services, and eligibility for October 2022. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several conditional use permits and one rezoning request. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various refund requests, road project updates, and airport rental policies.

• Rezoning request R2022-09-01 for W. P. Associates from Residential One (R-1) to Agricultural (A)
• Conditional use permits for short-term rental at 197 Marissa Court and a repair garage at 1034 Rivermont Drive
• Conditional use permits for private use camping off Howellsville Road and Avalon Drive
• Cancellation of VDOT Revenue Sharing Rural Addition Projects for Blue Valley Road, Tulip Poplar Drive, and Grove Farm Road
• Approval of rental policy for the Front Royal - Warren County Airport Terminal

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution requesting criminal prosecutions against individuals who took funds from the Economic Development Authority. The Board also approved several conditional use permits and a rezoning request for agricultural use.

• Adopted resolution seeking criminal prosecution for EDA fund misappropriation (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 614.14 acres from Residential One to Agricultural (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for commercial repair garage at 1034 Rivermont Drive (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term tourist rental at 197 Marissa Court (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for private use camping off Avalon Drive (4-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for private use camping off Howellsville Road (4-0)
• Appointed Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. for General Assessment (4-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule with added fourth Tuesday sessions (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing multiple requests for conditional use permits to operate short-term tourist rentals. The body will also discuss the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and the Comprehensive Plan work session schedule.

• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 54 Arrowood Road
• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 154 Woodthrush Way
• Public hearing for short-term rental permit at 195 Old Oak Lane
• Authorization to advertise for 7 additional short-term rental permit requests
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan 2023-2028

The Planning Commission reviewed three conditional use permit requests for short-term tourist rentals. Two requests were recommended for approval, while one was recommended for denial due to setback requirements. The commission also authorized public hearing advertisements for seven additional permit requests.

• Recommended denial of short-term rental at 54 Arrowood Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 154 Woodthrush Way (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental at 195 Old Oak Lane (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing advertisements for 7 conditional use permit requests (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Electoral Board conducted the canvas of the general and special elections across multiple sessions. The board counted 103 qualifying provisional ballots and one qualifying post-election ballot. The process concluded with the signing and attestation of the abstracts.

• Hand-counted one OVI ballot from 101 Fork Town Precinct
• Counted one qualifying post-election ballot received by the Central Absentee Precinct
• Counted 103 qualifying provisional ballots
• Signed and attested the election abstracts

Planning Commission

The Town of Front Royal and Warren County Planning Commissions are holding a joint work session. The meeting includes a presentation on the Town Comprehensive Plan process and discussions on transportation and boundary planning.

• Presentation on Town Comprehensive Plan process
• Discussion on transportation issues
• Discussion on planning at the boundaries

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2023 General Reassessment by Pearson's Appraisal Service. The body is also reviewing several requests for public hearings regarding rezoning and conditional use permits. Additionally, the meeting includes a work session on county project construction schedules and Shenandoah Farms road projects.

• Rezoning R2022-09-01: W. P. Associates request to change Residential One (R-1) to Agricultural (A)
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-09-01: Ryan Wesley Eshelman for a single-family dwelling and commercial repair garage & wrecking service
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-09-02: Cindy L. DuVall for a short-term tourist rental
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-09-03: Jay Newell for private use camping (non-commercial)
• Town of Front Royal commercial waste tipping fee

The Board of Supervisors established a Board of Assessors for the 2023 General Reassessment consisting of up to five resident property owners. The Board also approved a consent agenda including the 2023 meeting and holiday schedules and a resolution regarding the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act.

• Established Board of Assessors for 2023 General Reassessment with up to 5 resident members (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2023 meeting and holiday schedules (5-0)
• Approved resolution to participate in the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (5-0)
• Approved minutes for September 27, 2022 special meeting as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes for October 4, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Authorized public hearings for Rezoning R2022-09-01, CUP 2022-09-01, CUP 2022-09-02, and CUP 2022-09-03 (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is meeting to review the FY22/23 budget and action items from its strategic plan. The body will also consider a property release for tax parcel TM#12----32A5A to facilitate a sale to Virginia Electric and Power Company.

• Property release for TM#12----32A5A (K.I.P. Property) to Virginia Electric and Power Company
• Review of FY22/23 Budget
• Discussion of Small Business Loan Committee
• Strategic Plan action items including workforce housing for Kendrick Village
• Closed session regarding Stephens Industrial Park, 1321 Happy Creek Rd, and Avtex redevelopment

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will discuss updates on several projects including a text amendment for light industrial/data center uses, the third submission of the Sheetz site plan in Linden, and a rezoning request for Heptad-Swan Estates. The meeting also covers town projects such as right-of-way vacations and the Saddle Crest Planned Residential Development concept plan.

• Update on Light Industrial/Data Center Text Amendment
• Sheetz Site Plan Review (Linden) – 3rd Submission, permits for fuel station canopy, lighting, signage, and structure awaiting review
• Christendom College Madonna Hall Expansion – comments on lighting and parking, awaiting revisions
• Rezoning Request for Heptad-Swan Estates
• Cedarville LLC – Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit for >50,000 sq. ft. warehouse on Winchester Road

The committee reviewed the status of several ongoing site plans and rezoning requests. No formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted of progress updates on industrial, residential, and commercial developments.

• Postponed Data Center Text Amendment for further discussion
• Approved plans for Front Royal Self Storage
• Issued building permit to Terra Site Constructors

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss old business. The body will review feedback from the October 8th Wings and Wheels event and the status of issuing FOBs to tenants.

• Debrief and feedback regarding the October 8th Wings and Wheels event
• Status update on issuing FOBs to tenants

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on amending the FY 2022-2023 budget with $16.4 million in carryover funds and on a zoning text amendment to create a Light Industrial district and allow data centers by right in industrial zones. They will also consider seven conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and two for private-use camping.

• Public hearing to amend FY 2022-2023 budget with $16,436,165 carryover from FY 2021-2022
• Zoning text amendment Z2022-05-01 to add Light Industrial (LI) district and allow data centers by right in Industrial and LI districts
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-08-01 for short-term tourist rental at 1164 Riverview Shores Drive
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-08-02 for short-term tourist rental at 431 Cindys Way
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-08-03 for private-use camping off Harris Drive

The Board of Supervisors approved a budget carryover package of $16,436,165 for FY 2022-2023. Several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and private camping were decided, while a zoning amendment regarding data centers was postponed.

• Approved $16,436,165 FY 2022-2023 budget carryover package (4-0)
• Postponed zoning amendment for Light Industrial District and Data Centers (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 1164 Riverview Shores Drive (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 431 Cindys Way due to setback requirements (4-0)
• Approved private use camping permit for lot off Harris Drive (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental permit for 80 River Oak Drive (2-2)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 194 Venus Branch Road (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 86 McCoys Ford Road (4-0)

Town/County Liaison Committee

The Warren County Town/County Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the tourism business/marketing plan, water capacity, and the comprehensive plan for transportation. They will also address negotiations with the Front Royal-Warren County EDA, parks and recreation programs, holiday events, alternative access to Shenandoah Shores Road and Marys Shady Lane, blighted properties, the county transfer station, and funding for the Front Royal Fire Department.

• Tourism Business/Marketing Plan Update and Next Steps for DMO
• Water Capacity Update
• Front Royal-Warren County EDA Negotiations
• Alternative Access to Shenandoah Shores Road and Marys Shady Lane
• Funding of the Front Royal Fire Department

Community Policy and Management Team

This is a procedural meeting of the Warren County Community Policy and Management Team. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a financial report, and discussion of policies and training. Several items, including a CQI project and a FAPT training survey, are deferred until the COVID state of emergency is lifted. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss confidential client matters.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the FY 2021-2022 fund carryover package, followed by a regular meeting. Key decisions include appropriating $3,087,026 in local surplus funding for the School Division, authorizing a public hearing on the budget carryover, and purchasing a fire pumper and two medic units. The board will also consider a sole-source contract with Titan Aviation Fuels and a fixed-price contract with Labella Associates for environmental engineering services.

• Appropriation of $3,087,026 in FY 2020-2021 local surplus funding for the School Division
• Purchase of one 2025 Pierce Enforcer Pumper for Fire and Rescue
• Purchase of two medic units and preventative maintenance for Fire and Rescue
• Sole source contract with Titan Aviation Fuels
• Award of environmental engineering services fixed-price contract with Labella Associates

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved appropriations and transfers including $3,087,026 for the school division's FY20-21 surplus, and adopted the consent agenda covering budget amendments, a fuel contract, engineering services, fire apparatus purchases, and a resolution supporting the Virginia America 250 Commission. The board also entered closed session to discuss litigation involving the Economic Development Authority.

• Approved $3,087,026 appropriation for school division FY20-21 surplus (5-0)
• Approved $192,000 transfer for Sheriff's office accounts (5-0)
• Approved $68,500 transfer for Fire and Rescue accounts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, fuel contract, engineering services, fire pumper, medic units, and VA250 resolution (5-0)
• Approved October 2022 accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 23, September 6, and September 20, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Entered closed session for legal consultation on EDA litigation (5-0)
• Certified closed session complied with FOIA exemptions (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a strategic plan meeting to review the history and current plan, then discuss next steps. The board may also take up additional new business if needed.

• Review of the current strategic plan
• Discussion of next steps for the plan
• Possible additional new business

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three conditional use permits and one rezoning request. The body will also authorize advertisements for three additional short-term tourist rental permit requests.

• CUP2022-09-01: Commercial Repair Garage and Single Family Dwelling at 1034 Rivermont Dr.
• CUP2022-09-02: Short-term tourist rental at 197 Marissa Ct.
• CUP2022-09-03: Private Use Camping (non-commercial) at Avalon Drive
• R2022-09-01: Rezoning from Residential One (R-1) to Agricultural (A) for lots 2, 3, and 4 in Blue Ridge Reserves
• Authorization to advertise short-term rental permits for 54 Arrowood Road, 154 Woodthrush Way, and 195 Old Oak Lane

The Warren County Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend approval of zoning amendments adding a Light Industrial (LI) district, defining 'Data Center,' and allowing data centers by-right in Industrial and LI districts, with conditions. The commission also forwarded six conditional use permits to the Board of Supervisors, including four short-term tourist rentals approved and one denied due to setback issues. One private-use camping permit was recommended for denial because the area is over 50% built out with no other campers nearby.

• Approved zoning amendments adding Light Industrial district and data center regulations (3-0, Myers abstained)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 1164 Riverview Shores Dr. with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Denied CUP for short-term rental at 431 Cindys Way due to insufficient setback (3-1)
• Forwarded CUP for private-use camping at Harris Drive with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 80 River Oak Dr. with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 194 Venus Branch Rd. with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 86 McCoys Ford Rd. with recommendation to approve (4-0)
• Recommended denial of CUP for private-use camping at Howellsville Rd. because area is built out (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2021-2022 fund carryover package and a sole source contract for aviation fuel. The meeting also includes updates on fire and rescue services and a software training session.

• Proposed sole source contract with Titan Aviation Fuels for unbranded aviation fuel (estimated cost per tanker over $50,000)
• FY 2021-2022 Fund Carryover Package totaling $12,558,948.66
• Discussion of incomplete capital projects including Old Oak IV ($1,049,942) and Old Oak V ($987,189)
• Review of reserves including Fire Station Development ($3,000,000) and Building Repair ($2,000,000)
• Update on Department of Fire and Rescue Services projects

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is deciding on several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and camping. The body also discussed zoning amendments for data centers and the return of surplus funds from Property Owners of Shenandoah Farms, Inc.

• Appropriation of $5,714,541 to Warren County Public Schools for salaries, bonuses, and teacher positions
• Proposed ordinance to amend Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and Data Centers (Z2022-05-01)
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term tourist rentals (2022-08-01, 2022-08-02, 2022-08-04, 2022-08-05, 2022-08-06)
• Conditional Use Permits for private use non-commercial camping (2022-08-03, 2022-08-07)
• Amendment to the sale of County-owned property at 30 E Jackson Street

The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to authorize advertising a public hearing on a zoning text amendment that would add data centers as a permitted use in the Light Industrial (LI) district. The Planning Commission had recommended approval. The Board also approved a 12-item consent agenda and entered closed session to discuss litigation involving the Economic Development Authority and real estate negotiations.

• Authorized advertisement for public hearing on zoning amendment Z2022-05-01 to allow data centers in Light Industrial district (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 12 items: tax refund, Veterans Day grounds use, budget meeting schedule, DMO agreement, property sale amendment, and 7 conditional use permit advertisements
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 regular meeting (4-0)
• Entered closed session under FOIA for legal consultation on EDA litigation and real estate disposition (4-0)
• Certified closed session complied with FOIA exemptions (4-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee discussed updates on county and town projects, including the approval of a Commercial Outdoor Recreation Conditional Use Permit by the Board of Supervisors. No new decisions were made by the committee; the meeting focused on project statuses and upcoming applications.

• Commercial Outdoor Recreation CUP approved by BOS on September 27, 2022
• Text Amendment approved at earlier BOS meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider two county-owned property leases and seven conditional use permits. The permits primarily concern short-term tourist rentals and one commercial outdoor recreational operation.

• Proposed $600 monthly lease of 229 Stokes Airport Road to Skydive Front Royal, LLC
• Proposed lease of county-owned property at 136 Hillidge Street, Apartment 2
• Conditional Use Permit for commercial outdoor recreational operation at 19959 Fort Valley Road
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term tourist rentals at 96 Cappy Road and 97 River Overlook Road
• Conditional Use Permits for short-term tourist rentals at 241 Wildcat Drive, 244 Delicious Road, 115 Lonesome Flats Road, and 540 Lakeside Drive

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a commercial outdoor recreational operation (youth sports training facility) at 19959 Fort Valley Road, despite the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial. The board also approved conditional use permits for six short-term tourist rentals at various locations, each with specific conditions. Two leases for county-owned properties were authorized.

• Approved conditional use permit for youth sports training facility at 19959 Fort Valley Road (3-2)
• Approved short-term tourist rental at 96 Cappy Road (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental at 97 River Overlook Road (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental at 241 Wildcat Drive with setback waiver (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental at 244 Delicious Road (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental at 115 Lonesome Flats Road, subject to easement confirmation (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental at 540 Lakeside Drive (4-1)
• Authorized one-month lease of county-owned house at 229 Stokes Airport Road to Skydive Front Royal, LLC for $600 (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to receive committee reports and updates from the Director of Economic Development. The agenda includes provisions for closed sessions regarding real property disposition and legal consultation.

• Discussion of Stephens Industrial Park, 1321 Happy Creek Rd
• Discussion of Avtex redevelopment
• Discussion of Happy Creek Industrial Park
• Legal consultation regarding EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al
• Legal consultation regarding EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Commission is reviewing ongoing projects including new hangar buildouts, security updates, and lease rate calculations. The meeting also includes reports on the $159,000 allocation from a bipartisan infrastructure grant for Warren County.

• $159,000 allocation of a $790,000 total grant to Warren County
• Proposed new hangar capacity at KFRR
• Revision of lease rate calculations based on square footage
• $.20 per sq ft charge for vacant land
• Environmental study for proposed PHI hangar

The commission approved the agenda and minutes from May, adopted Roberts Rules of Order, and discussed ongoing projects including a new hangar buildout subcommittee and the upcoming Wings and Wheels event on October 8. No votes were recorded on substantive items; most items were discussed or reported as in progress.

• Adopted agenda and minutes from May meeting (approved)
• Adopted Roberts Rules of Order
• Scheduled Wings and Wheels event for October 8 at KFRR 0900-1400
• Proposed new subcommittee to pursue hangar capacity with Mike Berry

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team will review the August 16, 2022 minutes and discuss new business including NWCSB alternate approval and 9-8-8. Several items regarding Continuous Quality Improvement and FAPT satisfaction surveys remain deferred until the COVID State of Emergency is lifted.

• NWCSB alternate approval
• 9-8-8 discussion
• Acute and Residential Care reporting forms
• FAPT Case Reports discussed in closed session

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several appropriation requests for Warren County Public Schools and awards for public safety equipment. The meeting includes appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Building Code Appeals.

• Appropriation of $192,738 for Warren County Public Schools from state and E-rate funding
• Award for Senior Center Phase I Restrooms and Mechanical Renovations
• Award for the replacement of four vehicles for the Warren County Sheriff’s Office
• Appropriation of $78,174 in insurance funds for Linden Station renovations
• Transfer of $160,000 in tourism funds to the CIP Fund for the Wayfinding Signage Project

The Board of Supervisors approved several appropriations and transfers totaling over $600,000, including $192,738 for the school board and $78,174 for fire station renovations. They also approved the consent agenda with 11 items, including appointments and funding for the Northwestern Community Services Board. The board then entered a closed session to discuss legal matters related to the Industrial Development Authority and ongoing litigation.

• Approved appropriations and transfers for September 2022 (5-0)
• Approved list of September 2022 accounts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and funding (5-0)
• Adopted resolution endorsing NWCSB financing up to $2.2 million (5-0)
• Entered closed session under FOIA sections for legal consultation (5-0)

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board is meeting to receive reports from the Assistant Director, Director Jon Martz, and various unit leads. The agenda includes the introduction of a new board member and a closed session.

• Introduction of new board member
• Unit reports from Community Liaison, Services, Eligibility, and Support units
• Director's report on Lunch and Learn Series and agency partnerships
• Closed session

The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board unanimously approved the July 21, 2022 minutes. No other decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from department staff on community liaison, services, eligibility, and administration activities. The board discussed program updates including a new Low Income Housing Water Assistance program starting in October and a planned Job Readiness Program.

• Approved July 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan and a regular meeting to discuss zoning amendments. The body is considering a new Light Industrial district and the addition of data centers to the zoning ordinance, alongside several conditional use permit requests.

• Z2022-05-01: Proposed addition of Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and data center regulations
• CUP2022-08-01 through CUP2022-08-07: Public hearings for short-term tourist rentals and private use camping
• R2022-09-01: Rezoning request from Residential One (R-1) to Agricultural (A) for Blue Ridge Reserves subdivision
• S-04-2022: Final plat approval for Shenandoah Woodlands Section 1, Phase 1 (9 lots) off Route 631
• CUP2022-09-01: Request for a Commercial Repair Garage with Single Family Dwelling at 1034 Rivermont Dr.

The Warren County Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend adding a Light Industrial zoning district and data center definitions to the county code, forwarding the proposal to the Board of Supervisors with conditions. The commission also recommended approval of five short-term tourist rental conditional use permits, denied one short-term rental due to setback issues, and recommended denial of a private camping permit. A final plat for a nine-lot subdivision was approved.

• Approved zoning amendments adding Light Industrial district and data center definitions, forwarded to Board of Supervisors (3-0, with one abstention counted as opposed)
• Denied short-term tourist rental CUP for 431 Cindys Way due to insufficient setback (3-1)
• Recommended approval of short-term tourist rental at 1164 Riverview Shores Dr. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of private camping CUP for Stacy Lockhart on Harris Drive (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term tourist rental at 80 River Oak Dr. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term tourist rental at 194 Venus Branch Rd. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term tourist rental at 86 McCoys Ford Rd. (4-0)
• Recommended denial of private camping CUP for Jeffrey Taylor on Howellsville Rd. (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several requests for short-term tourist rental permits and an ordinance to amend zoning for Light Industrial districts and data centers. The meeting includes a consent agenda with school appropriations and tax refund requests. A work session will cover ARPA funding and courthouse maintenance.

• Proposed ordinance Z2022-05-01 to amend Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and Data Centers
• Seven separate authorizations for public hearings on short-term tourist rental conditional use permits
• Tax refund request of $6,283.30 for Jeremiah & Inga Perkins
• Authorization for public hearings on leasing county property at 229 Stokes Airport Road and 136 Hillidge Street
• Appropriation requests for Warren County Public Schools for the VPI Program and internal network equipment

The Board of Supervisors received a report on the regional broadband initiative, which has secured nearly $97 million in state grant funding for a $140 million project to lay 3,700 miles of fiber across eight counties. In Warren County, 215 miles of distribution fiber and 60 miles of middle-mile fiber will connect 2,110 currently unserved homes, with construction beginning in April-June 2023. The Board also approved the consent agenda as amended, removing two items for further discussion, and postponed consideration of a zoning amendment regarding data centers for one month pending a Planning Commission recommendation.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0 vote)
• Approved the consent agenda as amended, removing items 8 and 19 for further discussion (4-0 vote)
• Postponed consideration of zoning amendment Z2022-05-01 regarding Light Industrial district and data centers for one month pending Planning Commission recommendation (4-0 vote)
• Approved and authorized the County Administrator to execute a lease of the Raymond E. Santmyers Youth Center for the Warren County Public Schools Elements Program for the 2022-2023 school year (4-0 vote)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to elect officers and review committee reports. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to closed sessions regarding real estate and litigation.

• Election of Officers
• Closed session on disposition of real property: Stephens Industrial Park, 1321 Happy Creek Rd, Avtex redevelopment, and Happy Creek Industrial Park
• Closed session on litigation: EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al and EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al
• Closed session on TPOF Agreement legal advice
• By-Law Revision Update

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing the status of various proposed and ongoing development projects. Discussions include conditional use permits (CUP) and site plan reviews for commercial and residential developments.

• Royal Oak Estates, LLC Cluster Housing CUP on Reliance Rd.
• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Christendom College Madonna Hall Expansion and Christ the King Chapel Piazza
• Equus Warehouse Facility on Winchester Road stormwater and zoning status
• Shahi Foods LLC warehouse on Baugh Dr. CUP status

The Development Review Committee discussed updates on various county and town projects, including a commercial outdoor recreation text amendment that was approved. A cluster housing CUP for Royal Oak Estates was denied by the Board. The meeting also covered ongoing projects like the Sheets Site Plan Review and Christendom College expansion, as well as town projects such as the Hang Ten carwash and Front Royal Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee initiatives.

• Approved Commercial Outdoor Recreation Operation Text Amendment
• Denied Royal Oak Estates Cluster Housing CUP
• Approved Self-Realization Fellowship Church CUP
• Approved Shahi Foods LLC CUP
• Approved Front Royal Self-Storage building and zoning permits
• Approved Terra Site Constructors site plan
• Approved Hahn Transportation GDP for car storage

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a one-time incentive pay ordinance for advanced level providers in the Department of Fire and Rescue Services. The meeting also includes public hearings for several short-term tourist rental permits and a cluster housing development.

• One-time incentive payments: $3,000 for Advanced Level Providers, $4,500 for Intermediate Level Officers, and $6,000 for Paramedic Level Officers
• Short-term tourist rental permit requests for 499 Rome Beauty Drive, 610 Joans Quadrangle Road, 4359 Remount Road, 298 Worlds End Lane, 608 Venus Branch Road, 1945 Panhandle Road, and 938 Fetchett Road
• Cluster housing development permit request for 0 Reliance Road (Royal Oak Estates, LLC)
• Proposed ordinance amendment regarding Commercial Outdoor Recreation Operation by Cole and Danielle Haase

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved seven conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals at various properties, each with conditions including occupancy limits, well and septic testing, and prohibitions on firearms, ATVs, and outdoor burning. The board denied a cluster housing development of 47 lots on Reliance Road due to traffic, infrastructure, and school capacity concerns. A zoning text amendment allowing indoor accessory uses for commercial outdoor recreation operations was also adopted.

• Approved one-time incentive pay for advanced Fire & Rescue providers ($3,000-$6,000) (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 499 Rome Beauty Drive (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 610 Joans Quadrangle Road (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 4359 Remount Road (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 298 Worlds End Lane (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 608 Venus Branch Road (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 1945 Panhandle Road (4-0)
• Approved short-term rental CUP at 938 Fetchett Road (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is discussing a conditional use permit for Cole and Danielle Haase to establish a commercial outdoor and indoor youth sports training facility. The proposal includes batting cages and a 7,500 square foot training building on a 10.381-acre site.

• Conditional Use Permit 2022-06-09 for a Commercial Outdoor Recreation Operation at 19959 Fort Valley Road
• Conditional Use Permit 2022-05-08 for Self-Realization Fellowship Church
• Purchase order request from Warren County Public Schools for school buses
• Amendments to the purchase agreement for 30 E Jackson Street
• Proposed boundary adjustment to separate a 6-7 acre business site from a personal home site

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $5,714,541 appropriation to Warren County Public Schools to cover a budget shortfall, including salary increases, bonuses, and teacher positions. The funds will be transferred from the County's Non-Departmental budget. The Board also approved a conditional use permit for Self-Realization Fellowship Church, authorized advertisement of a public hearing for a commercial outdoor recreation CUP, and approved $903,693 for seven new school buses.

• Approved $5,714,541 appropriation to Warren County Public Schools for instruction (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Self-Realization Fellowship Church with VDOT conditions (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of public hearing for Haase commercial outdoor recreation CUP (5-0)
• Approved $903,693 for seven school buses from Sonny Merryman, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved August 2022 appropriations and transfers as presented (5-0)
• Approved August 2022 accounts as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 2, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to review financial reports and budget allocations. The body will discuss a contract for Restorative Youth Services and a new Department of Social Services initiative for room and board funding.

• Contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Rate setting for special education
• New DSS initiative for 6 months of Room and Board funding
• Allocations of budget
• Review of Restorative Youth invoices

The Community Policy and Management Team met on August 16, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes and agenda. They discussed ongoing policy reviews, a new DSS initiative for youth aging out of foster care, and a potential mentoring program. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; most items were informational or deferred.

• Approved meeting minutes and agenda (unanimous)
• Deferred Restorative Youth Services late bills to closed session
• Scheduled next Brown Bag presentation for September 28 at noon
• Deferred all pending items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for seven conditional use permit requests for short-term tourist rentals. The body will also conduct a work session to discuss demographic data for the Comprehensive Plan Review.

• Public hearings for short-term tourist rental permits at 96 Cappy Rd., 319 Rocky Mount Rd., 97 River Overlook Rd., 241 Wildcat Dr., 244 Delicious Rd., 115 Lonesome Flats Rd., and 540 Lakeside Dr.
• Work session discussion on Comprehensive Plan Review – Chapter 2 Demographics
• Authorization to advertise for 7 additional conditional use permits, including short-term rentals and private use camping
• Postponement of text amendments for Data Center and Light Industrial Zoning District

The Warren County Planning Commission forwarded six conditional use permit applications for short-term tourist rentals to the Board of Supervisors with recommendations to approve, each with staff-recommended conditions. The commission also authorized advertisement for seven new conditional use permit requests for upcoming public hearings. No other substantive decisions were made; the data center and light industrial zoning text amendments were removed from the agenda due to the absence of the Senior Assistant County Attorney.

• Forwarded CUP2022-07-01 (Moriarty) for short-term rental at 96 Cappy Rd. with conditions (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP2022-07-03 (Hansen, Stuart, Sarver, Cherubin) for short-term rental at 97 River Overlook Rd. with conditions (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP2022-07-04 (CAZA Legacy LLC) for short-term rental at 241 Wildcat Dr. with conditions including setback waiver (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP2022-07-05 (Williams & Gilbert) for short-term rental at 244 Delicious Rd. with conditions (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP2022-07-06 (Williams & Gilbert) for short-term rental at 115 Lonesome Flats Rd. with conditions (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP2022-07-07 (Pigeon) for short-term rental at 540 Lakeside Dr. with conditions including fence along Lot 24 border (4-0)
• Authorized advertisement for public hearings on seven new CUP requests (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13 and July 13, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. Key topics include a request to withdraw from a rural road program and compensation for the Economic Development Authority.

• Request from Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Advisory Committee to cancel Old Oak Lane Phases IV and V Rural Addition projects
• Request for attendance compensation and business-related expenses from the Economic Development Authority Board of Directors
• Department of Fire and Rescue Services Certification Program and its relation to compensation
• Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) Capital Improvements Program
• WCPS / County Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Operations and Funding

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding one-time incentive pay for advanced level providers with the Department of Fire and Rescue Services for FY 2021-2022. The meeting also includes a presentation on the county's investment portfolio and several requests for short-term rental permits.

• Public hearing on incentive pay for Department of Fire and Rescue Services advanced level providers
• Contract award for four vehicle replacements for the Warren County Sheriff’s Office
• Authorization for public hearings on 7 short-term tourist rental conditional use permits
• Proposed addition of Blue Ridge Shadows Subdivision, Phase 2 streets to the VDOT system
• Authorization for public hearing on a cluster housing development for Royal Oak Estates, LLC

The Board of Supervisors denied a resolution supporting the designation of US Bike Route 211 through Warren County, despite legal advice that the county would not be liable for accidents. The board also approved school fund transfers, tabled a vehicle purchase, and moved a public hearing to September. Several items were removed from the consent agenda for discussion, and the board entered closed sessions for legal and property matters.

• Denied resolution supporting US Bike Route 211 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 WCPS transfer of $330,344 and $87,209 to cover overages (4-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 WCPS transfer of $64,179 for bond payment (4-0)
• Tabled Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase until September (4-0)
• Tabled authorization to advertise public hearing for Commercial Outdoor Recreation Operation until September 27 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including street addition to VDOT system (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19 and July 26 meetings (4-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended (4-0)

Warren County Electoral Board

The Warren County Electoral Board approved minutes from the June 22 canvas, received updates on the new Electronic Pollbook software and contract, appointed additional Officers of Elections, and discussed the redistricting process. The board also conducted the Registrar's annual evaluation in closed session. No public comment was heard, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 22, 2022 canvas (unanimous)
• Appointed additional Officers of Elections (unanimous)
• Conducted Registrar's annual evaluation in closed session

Development Review Committee

The committee will review updates on county and town projects, including building inspections. The meeting includes status updates on several warehouse facilities and site plans along the Route 340/522 corridor.

• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Christendom College Madonna Hall Expansion
• Proposed Orange Warehouse Facility on Baugh Dr.
• Equus Warehouse Facility on Winchester Road
• Shahi Foods LLC, FR-WC EDA warehouse on Baugh Dr.

The Development Review Committee met on July 27, 2022, to discuss updates on county and town projects, including a proposed indoor sports facility, a church project, a subdivision, and several commercial developments. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational and procedural, with staff providing status updates and next steps.

• No formal votes or approvals taken; meeting was informational only
• Discussed CUP for indoor pitching/batting and soccer training at Route 55/Fort Valley Rd; Board moving forward
• Self Realization Church project downsized; waiting on comments, VDOT contact to be provided
• Strawberry Fields Farm LLC 9-lot subdivision: revised plats requested to show stream and expand easements
• Morgan Ford boat landing complete; ribbon cutting pending sign installation
• Sheetz site plan under review; well meets code requirements, well test moving forward
• Hang 10 Carwash approved by Town Board (reported)
• Homeless Shelter on 326 Laurel St. approved (reported)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings for multiple conditional use permits and a property lease. The meeting includes requests for short-term rentals, a bed and breakfast, and a food processing facility, as well as a floodplain overlay district ordinance amendment.

• Proposed lease of county property at 124 E 2nd Street to Reta Woods for $900 per month
• Conditional Use Permit for short-term rentals at 959 Thunder Road, 4315 Rivermont Drive, and 289 Heim-Jones Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a bed and breakfast at 198 Ashland Court
• Conditional Use Permit for a food processing facility at 426 Baugh Drive
• Ordinance to amend Sections 180-8 and 180-16 regarding the Floodplain Overlay District

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved eight conditional use permits, including several short-term tourist rentals, a bed and breakfast, a guesthouse, a private camping site, and a food processing facility. The board also approved a lease for county-owned property and adopted amendments to the Floodplain Overlay District ordinance. The application for a church was tabled pending comments from VDOT.

• Approved lease of county-owned property at 124 E 2nd St (4-1)
• Approved short-term tourist rental CUP for Ferhan Ture at 959 Thunder Road (5-0)
• Approved private use camping CUP for Douglas and Christina Alley at 0 Burma Road (5-0)
• Approved bed and breakfast CUP for Seung Wan (Brian) Suh at 198 Ashland Court (3-2)
• Approved short-term tourist rental CUP for Valley View Ventures, LLC at 4315 Rivermont Drive (5-0)
• Approved guesthouse CUP for Edward Sperry at 690 Comforter Lane (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental CUP for Hunter E. Hughes and Rinku Sinha at 289 Heim-Jones Road (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental CUP for James V. Elliott, Jr. at 2633 Buck Mountain Road (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to review committee reports and address unfinished business regarding a utility easement and by-law revisions. The body will also consider board member compensation and scheduled payments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property and litigation.

• Right of Entry & Utility Easement Request for 0 Kendrick Lane
• Board Member Compensation & Reimbursement
• Resolution for Approval of Scheduled Payments
• Disposition of real property at Stephens Industrial Park, 1321 Happy Creek Rd, and Avtex redevelopment
• Litigation involving EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al and EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al

Town/County Liaison Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on tourism marketing and the 501C6 timeframe. Discussions include water capacity, the McKay Springs sales contract, and transportation updates for the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also address EDA negotiations and blighted properties.

• McKay Springs Sales Contract
• Front Royal-Warren County EDA Negotiations
• Town and County Comprehensive Plan Transportation update
• Tourism Business/Marketing Plan Update
• Blighted Properties

Social Services Advisory Board

The Social Services Advisory Board will receive reports from the Support, Community Liaison, Services, and Eligibility units. Director Jon Martz will discuss the Virginia Safe and Sound Task Force and laws that took effect on July 1, 2022.

• Virginia Safe and Sound Task Force discussion
• Review of new laws effective 7/1/22
• State Board of Social Services update

The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board met on July 21, 2022, and approved the May 19, 2022 minutes unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of departmental reports and updates on programs, staffing, and community outreach. The board discussed a potential caretaker support group and a donation-funded budget line, but no action was taken.

• Approved May 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Commission is reviewing airport operations, including maintenance of runway lights and the fuel farm. Members are discussing revisions to hangar and undeveloped land lease rate calculations. The meeting also covers the status of a $159,000 FY22 bi-partisan Infrastructure Airport grant.

• Discussion on revising hangar and undeveloped land lease rate calculations
• Status of $159,000 FY22 bi-partisan Infrastructure Airport grant
• Fuel farm analysis to quantify upgrade costs and generate a plan
• Review of Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) from Talbert and Bright
• Updates on security cameras, gate updates, and asphalt maintenance

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission held a special meeting on July 20, 2022, and made two substantive decisions: it approved holding the Wings and Wheels event on October 8, 2022, and set the undeveloped land lease rate at $0.20 per square foot. The commission also discussed the FBO and maintenance RFP, PHI hangar requirements, and FOB issuance guidelines, but these were not finalized as decisions.

• Approved holding Wings and Wheels event at KFRR on October 8, 2022
• Approved undeveloped land lease rate at $0.20 per sq ft
• Adopted agenda and minutes from May meeting
• Adopted Roberts Rules of Order

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to review financial reports and set rates for special education. The body will also discuss budget allocations and a new position. A closed session is scheduled to discuss confidential client case reports.

• Rate setting for special education
• Allocations of budget
• Discussion of a new position
• Deferred contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Changes to the Code of Virginia for Parent Reps

The Community Policy and Management Team met and approved prior minutes. They discussed a $7K surplus for FY 21-22, tabled a decision on Restorative Youth Services insurance until August, and noted a 10% rate increase for NCG services as informational. The Board of Supervisors approved a part-time CSA office position, and the team discussed community needs including homelessness and Drug Court support.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Tabled Restorative Youth Services insurance decision until August
• Noted 10% NCG rate increase as informational only
• Acknowledged Board of Supervisors approval of part-time CSA position
• Set August 5th deadline for vendor invoices
• Agreed to hold off on parental satisfaction survey until approach is defined

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the sale of county-owned property at 30 E Jackson Street and various administrative appointments. The body will also review several appropriation requests and contract awards for county services and infrastructure.

• Sale of County-Owned Property located at 30 E Jackson Street
• Appropriation of $343,600 from General Fund Balance for Blue Ridge Technical Center Roof Replacement
• Appropriation of $41,335 from ARPA for Chester Gap VFD Staffing Agreement
• Job Order Contract Award for the Senior Center Renovation
• Cooperative Contract Award for six E911 Dispatch Console Replacements for the Sheriff’s Office

The Board of Supervisors approved the sale of county-owned property at 30 E Jackson Street to Blue Ridge Information Systems for $240,000, with closing expected around September 2022. They also adopted the agenda as amended, approved appropriations and transfers, and passed a resolution consenting to the Winchester Regional Airport Authority's issuance of up to $5 million in debt. The Board approved the consent agenda with one item removed for further discussion, and adopted a resolution establishing a hardsurface road improvement rating system policy.

• Approved sale of 30 E Jackson St to Blue Ridge Information Systems for $240,000 (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended, adding Skydive Front Royal item and removing J-10 and J-13 (5-0)
• Approved July 2022 appropriations and transfers, including $41,335 for Chester Gap VFD and $343,600 for school capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing item 6 for further discussion (5-0)
• Consented to Winchester Regional Airport Authority debt issuance up to $5,000,000 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing Hardsurface Improvement Project Rating System Policy (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 28 and June 30, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Approved list of July 2022 accounts (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on infrastructure and transportation. The regular meeting includes a proposal to add a Light Industrial zoning district for data centers and multiple public hearings for conditional use permits.

• Z2022-05-01: Proposal to add Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and define/allow 'Data Centers'
• CUP2022-06-08: Request for a cluster housing development of 7-10 single-family dwellings at 0 Reliance Rd
• CUP2022-06-10: Request for a food processing facility permit at 426 Baugh Dr.
• CUP2022-06-01 through 07-07: Multiple requests for short-term tourist rental conditional use permits
• SP2022-02-01: Setback waiver request for a 6,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 6986 Winchester Road

The Warren County Planning Commission forwarded 8 conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals to the Board of Supervisors, each with conditions including no open-air fires or fireworks. They also forwarded a cluster housing development application for Royal Oak Estates and a food processing facility for Shahi Food Group, while recommending denial of a commercial outdoor recreation operation. A zoning text amendment for data centers was tabled due to lack of quorum.

• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 499 Rome Beauty Dr. with conditions (3-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 610 Joans Quadrangle Rd. with no open-air fire/fireworks (3-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 4359 Remount Rd. with no open-air fires/fireworks (3-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 298 World's End Lane with no open-air burning/fireworks (3-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 608 Venus Branch Rd. with no open-air fires/fireworks (3-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 1945 Panhandle Rd. with no open-air fires/fireworks (3-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 938 Fetchett Rd. with no open-air fires/fireworks (3-0)
• Forwarded CUP for cluster housing development at 0 Reliance Rd. (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss a proposed transition to a pay band structure and a 5% pay rate increase for employees. The body also reviewed proposals for electronic packet management software and discussed one-time incentive payments for fire rescue personnel.

• Proposed 5% pay rate increase for Compensation Board and County funded employees effective August 1, 2022
• Proposed $143,957.71 payout for accrued holiday leave balances for 84 employees
• One-time ALS incentive payments for fire rescue staff totaling $25,500
• Electronic packet proposals from CivicPlus ($7,110 year one) and Granicus ($11,000 year one)
• Proposed shift from a hybrid grade/step pay system to a pay band structure

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to formally appropriate the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget previously adopted on June 28, 2022. This action includes the appropriation of 75% of the School Operating Fund request from the School Board.

• Appropriation of General Fund total: $89,640,444
• Appropriation of School Division total: $79,942,234
• Capital Improvement Fund appropriation: $18,289,478
• Asset Replacement Fund appropriation: $2,822,650
• Closed session for legal advice regarding budget and appropriation matters

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Appropriation Resolution for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, appropriating funds as outlined in the budget approved on June 28, 2022. The resolution includes 75% of the School Operating Fund request and details appropriations for all county departments, capital improvements, and sanitary districts. The board also entered a closed session for legal consultation on budget matters, which was certified as lawful.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 Appropriation Resolution (5-0)
• Entered closed session for legal advice on budget (5-0)
• Certified closed session compliance with FOIA (5-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Community Policy and Management Team is meeting to approve a contract for Restorative Youth Services and set rates for special education. The body will also discuss a Zoom renewal and the appointment of a DJJ Alternate for FAPT.

• Contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Rate increases effective July 1
• Rate setting for special education
• Approval of DJJ Alternate for FAPT
• Zoom renewal

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team approved a 60-day extension of the Restorative Youth Services contract while awaiting a response on liability coverage changes. They also approved the April 2022 minutes, accepted a new DJJ FAPT alternate, renewed the Zoom contract, and entered closed session to review FAPT case reports.

• Approved 60-day extension of Restorative Youth Services contract (motion approved)
• Approved April 2022 minutes as written (motion approved)
• Accepted Ashley Watson as new DJJ FAPT alternate (motion approved, Mr. Stollings abstained)
• Renewed Zoom contract for CPMT and FAPT meetings (motion approved)
• Entered closed session for FAPT case reports (unanimous vote)
• Approved all FAPT case reports as discussed in closed session (unanimous, Mr. Houchins abstained from Grafton cases)

Development Review Committee

The committee will review updates on county and town projects, including text amendments for data centers and short-term tourist rentals. The meeting includes a focus on several development projects along the Route 340/522 corridor.

• Short-Term Tourist Rentals and Data Center text amendments
• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Proposed warehouse facility at Baugh Drive and Fairground Road
• Two enclosed storage facilities and Equus Warehouse Facility on Winchester Road
• Terra Site Constructors project at 6986 Winchester Road

The Development Review Committee discussed raising fees for short-term tourist rentals, with a goal to set new fees by January. They also reviewed several projects, including a data center going to the Board on July 26, 2022, and a Sheetz site plan that needs redesign due to well issues. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion only.

• Discussed raising short-term rental fees, targeting January implementation
• Reviewed data center project, set to go to Board July 26, 2022
• Discussed Sheetz site plan, requiring redesign due to well variance and other issues
• Noted rezoning for 90 homes at Happy Creek Road and Shenandoah Shores
• Discussed town projects including town homes, campgrounds, and a car wash

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will vote to adopt the FY 2022-2023 Budget and hold public hearings on several land-use permits and county ordinances. The meeting includes decisions on school funding, professional service contracts, and the sale of county property.

• Appropriation of $343,600 to the Warren County Public Schools Capital Improvements Fund
• Public hearing for the sale of County-Owned Real Property at 30 E Jackson Street
• Public hearings for 14 Conditional Use Permits, including short-term rentals and a food processing facility
• Ordinance to amend Warren County Code regarding poultry abattoirs
• Approval of the FY 2022-2023 Budget

The Board of Supervisors adopted Version A of the FY 2022-2023 budget, which decreases the school operating fund contribution by $737,739, and approved 75% of all categories within the School Operating Fund. The board also approved a $125,000 budget category transfer to provide bonuses for 50 additional school employees. Several conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and a retreat center were approved, along with zoning text amendments for poultry abattoirs and retreat centers.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget Version A with $737,739 school funding cut (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 transfer for bonuses to 50 additional school employees (5-0)
• Approved $343,600 for Blue Ridge Technical Center roof replacement (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment allowing poultry abattoirs in Agricultural district (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment expanding retreat center definition (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for retreat center at 5865 Gooney Manor Loop (5-0)
• Approved 6 short-term tourist rental conditional use permits (5-0 each)
• Approved $21,500 sole source contract with Frederick Andreae Architects (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is reviewing recommendations for the Avtex site, including potential housing on Parcel 1 and the sale of the Conservancy side to Warren County. The board is also addressing utility easements and small business loan updates.

• Proposed sale of Avtex Conservancy side to Warren County for Parks and Recreation development
• Utility easement request for TM#20A1-3-----7C, 0 Kendrick Lane
• Discussion of affordable cooperative housing on Avtex Parcel 1
• Closed session regarding real property at Stephens Industrial Park and Happy Creek Industrial Park
• Closed session regarding litigation: EDA vs Jennifer McDonald et al and EDA v. Town of Front Royal et al

Warren County Electoral Board

The Electoral Board canvassed the June 21, 2022 Republican Party Primary Election, recessing to await mail-in ballots and research on one provisional ballot. On June 24, the board counted the provisional ballot and certified the election results, signing the abstracts. The board also approved minutes from the March 28, 2022 meeting.

• Certified June 21 Republican primary election results
• Counted one provisional ballot after research
• Approved March 28, 2022 Electoral Board minutes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing proposals to change health and casualty insurance providers to reduce costs. Members are also discussing school budget transfers and a revised budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

• Proposed $32,000 fixed-price contract with McGriff for health insurance consulting
• Proposed $380,200 annual contribution to Virginia Risk Sharing Association for casualty insurance
• Request for $343,600 from School Capital Project Reserves for a new roof at Blue Ridge Technical Center
• Discussion of FY 2021-2022 budget category transfers for Warren County Public Schools
• Construction update on Old Oak Lane regarding schedule and financing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan's infrastructure chapter and a regular meeting to review multiple conditional use permits. The body will also consider zoning amendments regarding data centers and FEMA floodplain requirements.

• Z2022-05-01: Proposal to add Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District and data center regulations
• Z2022-05-02: Proposed amendments to Floodplain Overlay District per FEMA Region III
• CUP2022-05-08: Conditional use permit request for a church at 2660 John Marshall Highway
• CUP2022-06-08: Request for a cluster housing development (7-10 lots) at 0 Reliance Rd
• CUP2022-06-10: Conditional use permit request for food processing at 426 Baugh Dr.

The Warren County Planning Commission forwarded eight conditional use permit applications to the Board of Supervisors, all with staff-recommended conditions. These include short-term tourist rentals, a private camping permit, a bed and breakfast, a guesthouse, and a church expansion. The commission also tabled a zoning text amendment for data centers pending further information.

• Forwarded CUP for short-term tourist rental at 959 Thunder Road (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for private use camping at 0 Burma Road (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for bed and breakfast at 198 Ashland Court (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term tourist rental at 4315 Rivermont Drive (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for guesthouse at 690 Comforter Lane (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term tourist rental at 289 Heim-Jones Road (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term tourist rental at 2633 Buck Mountain Road (4-0)
• Forwarded CUP for church at 2660 John Marshall Highway (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several conditional use permits for short-term rentals and retreat centers, as well as zoning amendments for poultry abattoirs and data centers. Public hearings are scheduled regarding water rate increases in the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District and the Warren County Airport Commission.

• Public hearing on increasing water rates in the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District for FY 2022-2023
• Public hearing to amend and re-ordain Section 6-1(A) regarding the Warren County Airport Commission
• Proposed zoning amendments for poultry abattoirs and Light Industrial (LI) districts/data centers
• Conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and a retreat center
• Renewal of annual term contracts for B&B Excavating, Carroll Construction, and others

The Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance removing the Warren County residency requirement for Airport Commission members, aligning the code with the 2018 bylaw change. The Board also approved the FY 2020-2021 audit, implemented a hardsurfacing road priority policy, and made several appointments, including Jason Ham as County Attorney.

• Adopted ordinance removing residency requirement for Airport Commission (5-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 audit as presented (5-0)
• Implemented Hardsurface Improvement Policy and Rating System (5-0)
• Approved $26,000 transfer for public safety annual physicals (5-0)
• Approved $88,150 purchase of SCBA equipment (5-0)
• Approved $67,484.60 for EMS equipment and service agreement (5-0)
• Appointed Jason Ham as County Attorney (5-0)
• Appointed Kerry Barnhart to Joint Tourism Board (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss an emergency ordinance regarding local taxes. The proposal would move the deadline for penalties and interest on real property taxes from June 5 to June 25, 2022.

• Proposed emergency ordinance to delay real estate tax penalties and interest until June 25, 2022

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance delaying penalties and interest on real estate taxes, including sanitary district taxes, until June 25, 2022. The ordinance applies only to taxes first due on June 5, 2022, and was passed to give residents and businesses additional time to pay without penalty.

• Adopted emergency ordinance delaying real estate and sanitary district tax penalties/interest until June 25, 2022 (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing updates on county and town projects, including text amendments and site plans. The meeting focuses on several proposed developments along the Route 340/522 corridor.

• Short-Term Tourist Rentals and Data Center text amendments
• Sheetz Site Plan Review in Linden
• Proposed warehouse facility at Baugh Drive and Fairground Road
• Two enclosed storage facilities and Equus Warehouse Facility on Winchester Road
• Terra Site Constructors project at 6986 Winchester Road

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to delay penalties and interest for specific taxes. This proposal aims to provide more time for taxpayers to pay following the late adoption of personal property tax rates on May 10, 2022.

• Proposed ordinance to delay penalties and interest until June 25, 2022, for personal property, machinery and tools, and vehicle license taxes due June 5, 2022
• Proposed penalty of 10 percent or $10.00 (whichever is greater) for payments made on or after June 25, 2022
• Proposed interest rate of 0% until June 25, 2022, increasing to 10 percent per annum thereafter

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an ordinance delaying penalties and interest on certain local taxes (personal property, machinery and tools, and vehicle license taxes) due June 5, 2022, until June 25, 2022. The action provides taxpayers additional time to pay without penalty or interest, with no public comments received during the hearing.

• Adopted ordinance delaying penalties and interest on certain local taxes until June 25, 2022 (4-0)

Social Services Advisory Board

The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board met virtually on May 19, 2022, and unanimously approved the March 24, 2022 minutes. No public comments were made, and no substantive policy decisions were taken. The board received reports on agency operations, including a COVID outbreak among staff, child welfare case updates, and community outreach activities.

• Approved March 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss airport operations, including updates on the Silent Falcon project, security and maintenance projects, and the 2022 budget. They will also review a new parachute service proposal, plan community events, and consider a new lease agreement. The meeting includes status reports on grant funding, including a $159,000 allocation for FY22 from a $790,000 total grant.

• Update on Silent Falcon operations
• Security camera/gate update and asphalt maintenance
• Review of 2022 budget and FY23 planning
• Presentation for new parachute service at KFRR
• Fuel farm analysis and proposed upgrade expenses

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission approved an application for a new parachute service operation at KFRR and referred it to the Board of Supervisors and Public Works for further processing. The commission also established a subcommittee to plan a potential fall car and flight show. Several items were discussed but not decided, including the Silent Falcon expansion, security camera updates, and fuel farm upgrades.

• Approved new parachute service application and referred to Board of Supervisors and Public Works
• Established subcommittee for fall car and flight show planning
• Referred CFI application to Board of Supervisors and Public Works for approval processing

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider a consent agenda, several appropriations and transfers, and a property acquisition. The main public hearings concern a conditional use permit for a day-care center at Rivermont Baptist Church and five short-term tourist rental permits. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel for the Finance/Audit Committee.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for day-care center at Rivermont Baptist Church, 575 Catlett Mountain Road
• Public hearings on short-term tourist rental permits at 9 Oak Hill Drive, 31 Henry Way, 280 Overbrook Lane, 524 Freezeland Road
• Transfer of $140,000 and appropriation of $260,000 in Children's Services Act (CSA) funding to the General Fund
• Appropriation of $201,844 in ARPA funds for Sheriff's Office deputy bonuses
• Authorization to advertise public hearing on water rate increase in Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District

The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance amendment to allow day- or child-care centers in the Agricultural (A) district by conditional use permit, and approved a conditional use permit for Rivermont Baptist Church to operate such a center. The Board also approved four short-term tourist rental conditional use permits, a private use camping permit, and several financial items, including the purchase of property at 124 E 2nd Street. All votes were unanimous except the property purchase, which passed 4-1 with Vice Chair Oates dissenting.

• Approved zoning amendment to allow day-care centers in Agricultural district (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Rivermont Baptist Church day-care center (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental CUP for Solomon Stavis at 9 Oak Hill Drive (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental CUP for Jared Smith at 31 Henry Way (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental CUP for James and Jeonghe Lal at 280 Overbrook Lane (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental CUP for Rocky Quach at 524 Freezeland Road (5-0)
• Approved private use camping CUP for Richard Durkee II off Farms River Road (5-0)
• Approved $225,000 transfer for purchase of 124 E 2nd Street property (4-1)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a financial report, and old and new business items. Key items include contract approval for Restorative Youth Services, rate increases effective July 1, and rate setting for special education. The team will also discuss policy updates, case management assignments, and a family team meeting alternative. The meeting will close with a confidential session to discuss client matters as permitted by Virginia law.

• Contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Rate increases for July 1
• Rate setting for special education
• Adoption Assistance changes
• Closed session for confidential client matters

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team approved a $400,000 budget transfer ($140,000 local, $260,000 state) pending Board of Supervisors action, accepted a memo from Dr. Pandel on documentation checklists, approved most provider rate increases while tabling NCG, and adopted a new alternative family team meeting process. They also changed the chair rotation to two years and appointed the FAPT chair from WCPS for one year.

• Approved $400,000 budget transfer ($140,000 local, $260,000 state) for CPMT shortfall
• Accepted Dr. Pandel's memo including FAPT supervisor checklist approval starting July 1, 2022
• Approved rate increases for EAS Winchester, Intercept, NW, and VA Home for Boys and Girls; tabled NCG
• Approved sending letters to schools raising special education rates over 2% that CPMT can only pay 2% increase
• Approved new family team meeting alternative paperwork and process, effective before July 1, 2022
• Approved two-year chair rotation policy ensuring CPMT/FAPT chairs not from same agency
• Appointed FAPT chair from WCPS for one year starting July 1, 2022
• Approved all FAPT case reports as discussed in closed session

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Comprehensive Plan's Growth Management & Land Use chapter, followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on several conditional use permits and zoning ordinance amendments. Key items include a proposed Light Industrial zoning district with data center uses, amendments for exempt poultry abattoirs and retreat centers, and multiple short-term tourist rental permits. The consent agenda includes authorizations to advertise for various permits, including a church and a bed and breakfast.

• Z2022-05-01: Add Light Industrial (LI) zoning district, define 'data center', allow data centers by right in Industrial and LI districts
• Z2022-05-02: Amend Floodplain Overlay District definitions per FEMA Region III
• CUP2022-04-01: Short-term tourist rental at 571 Wilderness Road (R-1)
• CUP2022-04-02: Short-term tourist rental at 5865 Gooney Manor Loop (Agricultural)
• CUP2022-04-03: Retreat center at 5865 Gooney Manor Loop (Agricultural)

The Warren County Planning Commission forwarded several items to the Board of Supervisors with recommendations for approval, including a zoning amendment to allow exempt poultry abattoirs in the Agricultural District, a conditional use permit for private use camping, and multiple short-term tourist rental permits. The commission also approved a consent agenda authorizing advertisements for future public hearings. All votes were unanimous except for the camping permit, which passed 3-1.

• Forwarded poultry abattoir zoning amendment to Board of Supervisors (4-0)
• Forwarded Patricia Brown private use camping CUP to Board (3-1)
• Forwarded Phong Nguyen short-term rental CUP to Board (4-0)
• Forwarded Emilia Cirker & Mark Saunders short-term rental CUP to Board (4-0)
• Forwarded retreat center zoning amendment to Board (4-0)
• Forwarded Emilia Cirker & Mark Saunders retreat center CUP to Board (4-0)
• Forwarded Vanessa Portillo short-term rental CUP to Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda to advertise for public hearings (3-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the 2022 personal property tax rates, setting the motor vehicle tax relief percentage at 34%, and authorizing a public hearing on delaying tax penalties. The board will also discuss the Front Royal Cardinals' request to sell beer at Bing Crosby Stadium, an IT department update, and a proposed Sheriff's Office training area.

• Adopt 2022 personal property tax rates: $3.80 per $100 for tangible personal property, $4.00 for business furniture/equipment, $1.90 for volunteer fire/rescue, $0.75 for aircraft
• Set 2022 personal property tax relief for motor vehicles at 34%
• Authorize advertisement for public hearing on ordinance to delay penalties and interest on certain local taxes until June 25, 2022
• Front Royal Cardinals request to sell beer at Bing Crosby Stadium during home games
• Discussion on Sheriff's Office proposed training area

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Calendar Year 2022 personal property tax rates, including $3.80 per $100 for tangible personal property, and approved a resolution setting the 2022 personal property tax relief percentage for motor vehicles at 34%. The board also authorized advertising an ordinance to delay penalties and interest on certain local taxes until June 25, 2022, with a public hearing set for May 24, 2022.

• Adopted 2022 personal property tax rates: $3.80 per $100 tangible, $4.00 business furniture/equipment, $1.90 volunteer fire/rescue, $0.75 aircraft (5-0)
• Approved resolution setting 2022 personal property tax relief for motor vehicles at 34% (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of ordinance to delay penalties/interest on certain local taxes until June 25, 2022, for public hearing on May 24, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider approving the FY 2020-2021 audit, receive reports on health/dental insurance renewal and VDOT activities, and hold a work session to discuss the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan, personal property tax rates, and other items. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with several authorizations to advertise public hearings, including conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and a day-care center, and a closed session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

• Approve FY 2020-2021 audit as presented by Michael Lupton of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates
• Report on UnitedHealthcare insurance renewal: 13.5% rate increase effective 7/1/2022, with $75k premium holiday
• Consent agenda: Designate Chase Lenz as Zoning Administrator; purchase certified elections software; reclassify administrative assistant positions
• Authorize advertising public hearings for conditional use permits: Rivermont Baptist Church day-care, multiple short-term tourist rentals, and private use camping
• Work session: discuss VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan, Old Oak Lane Phases IV/V revenue sharing, procurement ordinance, and 2022 personal property tax rates

The Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions requesting the Commonwealth Transportation Board name the Route 340/522 bridges over the North and South Forks of the Shenandoah River as the 'General Daniel Morgan Veterans’ Memorial Bridge' and the 'Major General Dr. Joseph Warren Veterans’ Memorial Bridge', respectively. The Board also approved the consent agenda as amended, authorized $32,638 for new elections software, and entered closed sessions for personnel, real estate, and legal matters. The FY 2020-2021 audit was not approved; it was deferred to the May 17 agenda pending the final audit.

• Adopted resolutions to name North Fork bridge 'General Daniel Morgan Veterans’ Memorial Bridge' (4-0)
• Adopted resolutions to name South Fork bridge 'Major General Dr. Joseph Warren Veterans’ Memorial Bridge' (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including designating Chase Lenz as Zoning Administrator and authorizing public hearings for several conditional use permits (4-0)
• Authorized $32,638 interfund budget transfers and awarded contract to DemTech Sales for ePollTAB poll book deployment (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 12, and 19 meetings (4-0)
• Appointed Ryan Oakes to Building Code Appeals Board for unexpired term ending September 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Directed County Administrator to advertise for Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Advisory Board members (4-0)
• Deferred approval of FY 2020-2021 audit to May 17, 2022, pending final audit presentation

Development Review Committee

The Warren County Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss and update on various county and town projects, including the ongoing Comprehensive Plan review and the Sheetz site plan in Linden. They will also review several Route 340/522 corridor projects, such as proposed warehouse and storage facilities. The meeting includes a public comment period for applicants to ask questions about the permitting process.

• Sheetz Site Plan Review (Linden)
• Proposed Warehouse Facility – Corner of Baugh Drive and Fairground Road
• Enclosed Storage Facilities – Winchester Road (2)
• Equus Warehouse Facility – Winchester Road
• Interchange Phase II – Toray Drive

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session with a presentation on solar utilities in Virginia by Susan Seward. The presentation covers state legislation affecting solar and battery storage projects, including revenue sharing, tax exemptions, and siting agreements. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is a single informational item followed by adjournment.

• Presentation on Virginia Clean Economy Act requiring 16k MW of solar and onshore wind
• Discussion of HB2269 allowing localities to increase solar revenue share by 10% starting 2026
• Overview of HB2006/SB1201 exempting energy storage from local taxation
• Mention of siting agreements valued over $150 million for rural Virginia
• Reference to HB774/SB499 directing SCC review of solar decommissioning impacts

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the 2022 tax rates and several land-use requests, including five conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and one variance request. The board will also consider a consent agenda with items such as closing county offices, a drug court funding agreement, cancellation of Old Oak Lane revenue sharing projects, a broadband fiscal agency agreement, and contract renewals. The meeting begins with a closed session for legal and economic development matters.

• Adoption of certain tax rates for calendar year 2022
• 5 conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals (5462 Browntown Rd, 468 Lands Run Rd, 203 Mossy Rock Way, 368 Freeze Rd, 740 Broad Run Rd)
• Variance request by Robert and Crystal Dolan to allow voluntary transfer of subdivided lot to family member
• Cancellation of Old Oak Lane, Phases IV and V, Rural Addition revenue sharing projects for Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District
• Broadband fiscal agency agreement with Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) is meeting to discuss financial reports, old and new business, and community service needs. Key items include contract approval for Restorative Youth Services, a transfer case from Fairfax, and rate increases effective July 1. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment, with some items deferred due to the COVID state of emergency.

• Contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Transfer case from Fairfax needs case manager
• Rate increases for July 1
• Private day rates
• FAPT IFSP paperwork and website updates

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on eight conditional use permit requests, including several short-term tourist rentals, a church-operated daycare, and two private camping permits. It will also consider zoning text amendments for day-care centers and poultry abattoirs, and authorize advertising for future permits. The meeting includes public presentations and commission matters.

• CUP2022-03-01: Rivermont Baptist Church requests conditional use permit for day-child care center at 575 Catlett Mountain Road
• CUP2022-03-02 through CUP2022-03-05: Short-term tourist rental permits for properties on Oak Hill Drive, Henry Way, Overbrook Lane, and Freezeland Road
• CUP2022-03-06 and CUP2022-03-07: Private use camping permits for properties on Misty Meadow Lane and Farms River Road
• Consent agenda includes zoning amendments for poultry abattoirs and retreat centers, plus several short-term rental permits
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to add day-care centers as conditional use in Agricultural District

The Warren County Planning Commission forwarded eight conditional use permit applications to the Board of Supervisors, all with staff-recommended conditions. These included six short-term tourist rentals, two private use camping permits, and a zoning text amendment to allow day-care centers in agricultural districts. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Forwarded zoning text amendment for day-care centers in Agricultural district (5-0)
• Forwarded CUP for Rivermont Baptist Church day-care center (5-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 5462 Browntown Road (5-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 9 Oak Hill Drive (5-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 31 Henry Way (5-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 280 Overbrook Lane (5-0)
• Forwarded CUP for short-term rental at 524 Freezeland Road (5-0)
• Forwarded CUP for private camping at 0 Misty Meadow Lane (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget of $133,071,712, which includes county departments and the school operating fund. No changes to tax rates or fees are proposed, but some Sanitary District per-lot fees would increase. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss a prospective business in the Shenandoah Magisterial District. No action is required at this meeting; the hearing is a required step before budget approval.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 budget totals $133,071,712, including school operating fund
• No changes to tax rates for 2022; real estate tax remains $0.655 per $100 assessed value
• Sanitary District fee increases: High Knob, Lake Front Royal, Skyland Estates
• School Capital Improvement Fund includes $17,454,471 for Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School
• Closed session to discuss prospective business in Shenandoah Magisterial District

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and 2022 tax rates, with no final decisions made. The budget presentation included flat tax rates, a 1.57% General Fund increase, an 11.02% School Operating Fund increase, and new capital and asset replacement plans. Public comments addressed school funding, personal property taxes, and the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District. The Board plans to adopt tax rates (except personal property) at its April 19 meeting, pending state budget decisions.

• Entered closed meeting under FOIA exemption for prospective business discussion (5-0)
• Certified closed meeting compliance with FOIA (5-0)
• Held public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and 2022 tax rates
• No motions or final votes on budget or tax rates during this meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution supporting the development of US Bike Route 211, a proposed bicycle route through the county. The board will also handle a consent agenda with appointments, contract awards, and authorizations to advertise for public hearings on zoning and procurement matters, followed by a closed session and work session discussions.

• Resolution supporting US Bike Route 211
• Appointments to Community Policy and Management Team
• Award for firm fixed pricing on aggregates
• Authorizations to advertise for public hearings on short-term tourist rental conditional use permits
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 38 (Procurement) and new Chapter 39 (Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act)

The Board approved the Front Royal-Warren County Joint Tourism Agreement as amended by the Town, with a 3-1 vote (Cook dissenting). The agreement provides $400,000 total funding for tourism services, with $200,000 from each party. The Board also tabled a resolution supporting US Bike Route 211 indefinitely, and approved the consent agenda with several items removed for discussion.

• Approved Front Royal-Warren County Joint Tourism Agreement (3-1)
• Tabled resolution supporting US Bike Route 211 indefinitely (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (4-0)
• Appointed Kerry 'Kahle' Magalis to Northwestern Community Services Board (4-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and litigation matters (4-0)

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The commission elected Ken Roko as Chairman, Sean Roe as Co-chair, and Paul Kosubinsky as Secretary. It agreed to allow Lou Strosnider to operate as pilot-in-command of a Piper Saratoga, provided he does not conduct flight instruction. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Elected Ken Roko as Chairman, Sean Roe as Co-chair, Paul Kosubinsky as Secretary
• Agreed to allow Lou Strosnider to act as pilot-in-command, with no flight instruction
• Discussed but did not decide on terminal lock quotes ($6,000, $8,000, $15,000)
• Discussed reducing CFI insurance requirement from $5M to $1M, no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss the Property Owners of Shenandoah Farms' (POSF) request to terminate its management agreement with the county and resume direct management of the Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District. The agenda includes presentations on the legal framework, operating and financial transfers, and the status of the district's capital improvement plan, followed by a public comment period. The board is not voting on the request at this meeting; it is a discussion session.

• POSF gave 90 days' notice to cancel its management agreement with Warren County, effective June 31, 2022
• Discussion of legal framework for transferring sanitary district management from county to POSF
• Review of operating and financial transfer details between county and POSF
• Status update on Shenandoah Farms Sanitary District Capital Improvement Plan
• Public comment period (60-minute limit, 3 minutes per speaker)

Social Services Advisory Board

The Warren County Department of Social Services Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports from agency units, the assistant director, and the director, including a bi-annual State of the Agency presentation and discussion of the Child Abuse Awareness Jubilee. No votes on specific policies or contracts are listed.

• Child Abuse Awareness Jubilee report
• Bi-Annual State of the Agency Presentation
• Unit reports: Eligibility, Support, Community Liaison, Services
• Public comment period (limited to non-hearing issues)
• Closed session scheduled

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing advertisement of the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and 2022 tax rates for a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The budget keeps tax rates unchanged from 2021, with a total general fund of $89.8 million. The board will also discuss VDOT Smart Scale projects, dedicate right-of-way for a Norfolk Southern bridge overpass, support US Bike Route 211, and hold a public hearing on a short-term rental conditional use permit.

• Proposed FY 2022-2023 budget of $89.8 million with no tax rate increases
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for short-term tourist rental at 1240 Downing Farm Road
• Resolution dedicating right-of-way for Norfolk Southern Railway grade separated bridge overpass
• Resolution in support of US Bike Route 211
• Memorandum of agreement with Town of Front Royal for Discover Front Royal marketing services

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on repealing the coyote bounty ordinance, amending floodplain and family day home zoning rules, and issuing six conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals. They will also consider consent agenda items including agreements with Front Royal for building inspection and tourism marketing, and an HVAC contract. The meeting includes a closed session on litigation and legal matters.

• Repeal of Section 66-34 (coyote bounties)
• Zoning amendments for floodplain overlay and family day homes
• Six conditional use permits for short-term rentals (e.g., 179 Cliff Road, 627 Vesey Drive)
• Agreement to provide building permit and inspection services for Town of Front Royal
• Award of contract for two rooftop HVAC units at Health and Human Services Complex

The Warren County Board of Supervisors repealed the county's coyote bounty program, which had cost over $39,000, and approved amendments to the floodplain overlay district ordinance to meet FEMA requirements. The board also approved a zoning text amendment adding 'Family Day Home' as a land use, allowing providers to care for up to 12 children, and approved six conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals, including one with a setback waiver that passed 4-1.

• Repealed Warren County Code Section 66-34, 'Bounties for coyotes' (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Sections 180-8 and 180-16 re: Floodplain Overlay District (5-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment adding 'Family Day Home' as a land use (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Aaron Hike short-term tourist rental off Pineview Drive (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Jana and Aaron Bricco short-term tourist rental at 179 Cliff Road (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Rachel Ward and Simon Booth short-term tourist rental at 627 Vesey Drive (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Karen Thomson short-term tourist rental at 535 Sunset Village Road (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Michael Ney short-term tourist rental at 207 Riverview Shores Drive (5-0)

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) is meeting to discuss routine business, including financial reports, old and new business items, and community service needs. Key items include a contract approval for Restorative Youth Services, a memo from Dr. Pandel, and updates on provider issues for residential and Medicaid-funded services. The team will also enter a closed session to discuss confidential client matters.

• Contract approval for Restorative Youth Services
• Memo from Dr. Pandel
• Approval of NWCS alternate for FAPT
• Issues with providers for residential and Medicaid-funded services (MST, FFT)
• Closed session for confidential client matters per Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(4)

The Community Policy and Management Team approved policy clarifications from Dr. Pandel, including a checklist wording change, and approved Patience Yoder as the NWCS alternate for FAPT. They also approved a Rockingham County member to shadow the CSA Coordinator, subject to confidentiality. Several items were deferred to April 2022, including the Restorative Youth Services contract and Enhanced Maintenance discussion.

• Approved policy clarifications including checklist wording change (motion by Houchins, seconded by Cullers)
• Approved Patience Yoder as NWCS alternate for FAPT (motion by Shirley, seconded by Cullers)
• Approved Rockingham County member to shadow CSA Coordinator with confidentiality agreement (motion by Shirley, seconded by Heritage)
• Approved March 15, 2021 minutes as written
• Approved agenda with additions
• Deferred Restorative Youth Services contract to April 2022
• Tabled Enhanced Maintenance discussion to April 2022
• Approved all FAPT case reports from closed session (8-0, Houchins abstained from Grafton cases)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission recommended approval of five conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and one variance for a family subdivision transfer, all forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. One public hearing was continued to April due to an error in notification letters. The commission also authorized advertisement for eight new permit requests and approved the 2021 Annual Report.

• Recommended approval of CUP2022-02-02 (Jerry Lang Jr.) for short-term rental at 468 Lands Run Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP2022-02-03 (Nicolas Webster & Morgan McCabe) for short-term rental at 203 Mossy Rock Way (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP2022-02-04 (Pratick Patel) for short-term rental at 368 Freeze Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP2022-02-05 (Michael & Judith Albarelli) for short-term rental at 740 Broad Run Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of SV2022-02-01 (Robert & Crystal Dolan) variance for family transfer with 7-year restriction (4-0)
• Continued CUP2022-02-01 (Emilia Simeonova & Sergei Kulaev) public hearing to April (4-0)
• Authorized advertisement for 8 new permit requests (Items A-H) (4-0)
• Approved 2021 Annual Report (4-0)

Town/County Liaison Committee

The Warren County Town/County Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss several intergovernmental topics, including building code and environmental issues, a tourism update, water services in the Route 340/522 corridor, a water capacity study involving Frederick County, and funding for Happy Creek Road improvements (Phases II and III). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are set for discussion.

• Building Code and Environmental Discussion
• Tourism Update
• Water Services in the Route 340/522 Corridor
• Warren County Water Capacity Study – Frederick County
• Happy Creek Road Improvement Funding (Phases II and III)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent agenda that includes authorizing public hearings for seven short-term tourist rental conditional use permits, two zoning ordinance amendments (floodplain overlay and family day home), and other items like vehicle donations and proclamations. The board will also hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, and discuss the VDOT six-year plan, the Rockland Road project, and the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget in a work session.

• 7 short-term tourist rental conditional use permits (Pineview Drive, 179 Cliff Road, 627 Vesey Drive, 535 Sunset Village Road, 207 Riverview Shores Drive, 668 Old Dam Road, 1240 Downing Farm Road)
• Ordinance amendments to Floodplain Overlay District (Z2021-10-02) and Family Day Home zoning (Z2022-01-01)
• Donation of 2 Sheriff's Office vehicles to Warren County Public Schools
• Coyote bounties: 3 claims at $50 each
• Closed session for personnel, legal advice on litigation, and intergovernmental agreements

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a commercial outdoor recreation operation—a private gun training facility and classroom—at 650 Water Plant Road. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions, including noise limits and restricted hours. The board may approve, deny, or table the request.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2021-10-02 for Travis Dodson's commercial outdoor recreation operation at 650 Water Plant Road
• Planning Commission recommended approval by 4-0 vote on November 10, 2021
• Proposed conditions include 60-decibel noise limit, restricted hours for outdoor firearm discharge, and annual lead testing of well water
• Property is 50.44 acres zoned Agricultural, bordered by Interstates 81 and 66
• Joint budget work session with Warren County School Board at 5:30 PM

Community Policy and Management Team

The Warren County Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a financial report, and old and new business items. Key discussions include enhanced maintenance, the WC FAPT/CPMT policy, private day school information, new CPMT members, and school-homeless resources. The team will also consider approving new FAPT paperwork related to the Family First Policy. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss confidential client matters.

• Approval of December 21, 2021 CPMT minutes
• Financial report
• Discussion of enhanced maintenance and WC FAPT/CPMT policy
• Approval of new FAPT paperwork under Family First Policy
• Closed session for confidential client matters per Virginia Code 2.2-3711(A)(4)

The Community Policy and Management Team approved a one-time contract exception allowing a provider that doesn't meet all CPMT qualifications to counsel a foster child on Medicaid, as no local qualified provider was available. The team also approved new FAPT paperwork, the agenda with two added items, and the December 21, 2021 minutes (with one abstention). A proposal to invite law enforcement guests for a trial period was tabled until interest from the Sheriff's Office is confirmed. The team entered closed session to review FAPT case reports, which were approved afterward.

• Approved a contract exception for a specific foster child's counseling, with Mr. Phillips abstaining
• Approved new FAPT paperwork forms created by Ms. Amankrah
• Approved the agenda with two added items: Contract Interim Amount and Court Referral/Case Manager
• Approved December 21, 2021 minutes as written, with Mr. Phillips abstaining
• Tabled inviting Captain Cline and a WCSO member as guests until WCSO interest is confirmed
• Approved all FAPT case reports discussed in closed session, with Mr. Houchins abstaining from Grafton cases

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the sale of county-owned property at 30 E Jackson Street, an ordinance to redraw election districts and change polling places, and several conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and a bed-and-breakfast. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes a resolution endorsing a recreational fishing access grant, appointments, a joint law clerk funding agreement with Shenandoah County, a two-year extension for a conditional use permit, and an ordinance to repeal coyote bounties. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and legal matters related to the airport commission and economic development authority litigation.

• Public hearing: sale of county-owned property at 30 E Jackson Street, Front Royal
• Public hearing: ordinance to change election districts and precinct boundaries per 2020 census
• Public hearings: conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals at 377 Brandy Road, 484 Creek Road, 153 Beckwith Drive, 1196 Old Oak Lane, and a bed-and-breakfast at 990 Hillandale Road
• Consent agenda: resolution endorsing DuPont-Waynesboro Natural Resource Damage Assessment settlement recreational fishing access grant application
• Consent agenda: ordinance to repeal Section 66-34 (bounties for coyotes) of the Warren County Code

The Board of Supervisors approved four conditional use permits: short-term tourist rentals for Dennis Flynn (484 Creek Road), David Kondner (153 Beckwith Drive, with a waiver to the 100-foot setback), and John Lavoie (1196 Old Oak Lane), plus a bed-and-breakfast for Danielle and David Kibiloski (990 Hillandale Road) with an increased occupancy limit of ten. The Board also adopted an ordinance redrawing election district and precinct boundaries based on the 2020 Census, and approved a resolution of appreciation for communities that aided in a search after a boating accident.

• Adopted the agenda as amended, removing a withdrawn conditional use permit application and adding a resolution of appreciation.
• Adopted a Resolution of Appreciation for the Town of Chincoteague, Accomack County, and Virginia Beach for their assistance after a boating accident.
• Approved additional appropriations and transfers for February 2022, including $203,250 for Sheriff's call handling equipment and $513,229 for radio equipment.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including a resolution endorsing a recreational fishing access grant application and appointments to county boards.
• Adopted an ordinance to change election district and precinct boundaries and polling places, including moving the Otterburn precinct to the new Rivermont Fire Station.
• Approved a conditional use permit for Dennis Flynn for a short-term tourist rental at 484 Creek Road with conditions.
• Approved a conditional use permit for David Kondner for a short-term tourist rental at 153 Beckwith Drive, granting a waiver to the 100-foot setback requirement.
• Approved a conditional use permit for Danielle and David Kibiloski for a bed-and-breakfast at 990 Hillandale Road with a ten-person occupancy limit.

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan (Demographics and Growth Trends), followed by a regular meeting with public hearings on seven conditional use permit requests for short-term tourist rentals and a zoning ordinance amendment. The commission will also consider authorizing advertisements for five additional short-term rental permit requests on the consent agenda.

• Public hearings for CUP2022-01-01 through CUP2022-01-07: short-term tourist rental permits at various R-1 and Agricultural zoned properties
• Z2022-01-01: Ordinance to amend zoning definitions and add Family Day use (Section 180-46.1)
• Consent agenda: authorization to advertise for CUP2022-02-01 through CUP2022-02-05, all short-term tourist rentals
• Work session: Comprehensive Plan Review – Chapter 2: Demographics and Growth Trends

Development Review Committee

The Warren County Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss proposed county and town projects, including a cluster housing development, an outdoor recreation facility, short-term tourist rentals, and several warehouse and storage facilities along the Route 340/522 corridor. The committee will also receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan Review and the Sheetz site plan. Public comments are limited to applicant questions about the permitting process.

• Outdoor Commercial Recreation Facility – 650 Water Plant Road
• Cluster Housing Developments (47 lots) – Reliance Road
• Short-Term Tourist Rentals
• Proposed Warehouse Facility – Corner of Baugh Drive and Fairground Road
• Enclosed Storage Facilities – Winchester Road (2)

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a $50 coyote bounty program, several conditional use permits for short-term tourist rentals and a bed-and-breakfast, and the purchase of a fire truck. They will also discuss an economic development authority agreement and hold a closed session on real estate matters. The agenda includes routine reports from VDOT, Cooperative Extension, and Social Services, as well as approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Purchase of one 2023 Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire truck and budget transfer
• Coyote bounties of $50 each for two claimants
• Conditional use permits for short-term rentals at 377 Brandy Road, 484 Creek Road, 153 Beckwith Drive, and 1196 Old Oak Lane
• Conditional use permit for a bed-and-breakfast at 990 Hillandale Road
• Acceptance of 0.4845-acre dedication and quitclaim deed from Adam and Shawn Huddleston

The Board of Supervisors approved a $727,328 interfund budget transfer and purchase of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer Pumper for the Department of Fire and Rescue Services. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including several conditional use permit advertisements, and authorized the County Administrator to execute a modified Support Agreement with the Economic Development Authority after closed session. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $727,328 budget transfer and purchase of 2023 Pierce Pumper (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat Compact Track Loader for $67,423.34 (5-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute modified EDA Support Agreement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 14, 2021 (3-0, 2 abstentions) and Jan 4, 2022 (5-0)

Social Services Advisory Board

The Warren County Department of Social Services Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. The agenda includes unit reports, a director's report, and a closed session, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment period for issues not subject to a public hearing
• Unit reports from Eligibility, Support, Community Liaison, and Services units
• Director's report including Local Profile Report and upcoming events
• Closed session scheduled

The Warren County Social Services Advisory Board unanimously approved the November 18, 2021 minutes, reelected Stephen Jerome as Chairman and Lorraine Brandon as Vice Chair, and received detailed reports on agency services for December 2021. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved November 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Reelected Stephen Jerome as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Lorraine Brandon as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Warren County Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss and update on proposed county and town projects, including a cluster housing development, a commercial recreation facility, and short-term tourist rentals. They will also review ongoing projects like the Comprehensive Plan and a Sheetz site, plus several warehouse and storage facility proposals along the Route 340/522 corridor. This is a discussion and update meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Outdoor Commercial Recreation Facility – 650 Water Plant Road
• Cluster Housing Developments (47 lots) – Reliance Road
• Short-Term Tourist Rentals discussion
• Proposed Warehouse Facility – Baugh Drive and Fairground Road
• Equus Warehouse Facility – Winchester Road

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 18, 2022. They will discuss an update on the separation of building inspections services, review the 2022 Board Goals List, and hold public hearings on three conditional use permits. The agenda also includes consent items, budget appropriations, and a closed session for personnel and real estate matters.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit 2021-11-03 for a guesthouse off Buck Mountain Road (Tax Map 37, Lot 56)
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit 2021-11-04 for short-term tourist rental at 1043 Riverview Shores Drive
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit 2021-11-06 for short-term tourist rental at 1538 Riverview Shores Drive
• Appropriations and transfers: $9,800 SHSP grant, $2,436 VACORP reimbursement, $6,000 for shredder, $20,000 for Skyline Training carpet/flooring
• Coyote bounties: $50 each for two claims

The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved three conditional use permits: a guesthouse for Joshua Branson, and short-term tourist rentals for Gillian Greenfield/Richard Butcher and Terry Hartson, all with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. The Board also requested the Town of Front Royal extend water and sewer services to four tax parcels for commercial/industrial use, and appointed Robert Cullers to the Social Services Advisory Board. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved conditional use permit for guesthouse on Buck Mountain Road (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental at 1043 Riverview Shores Drive (5-0)
• Approved short-term tourist rental at 1538 Riverview Shores Drive (5-0)
• Requested Town of Front Royal extend water/sewer to tax parcels 4-41, 12-6, 12-6E, 12-9 (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Cullers to Social Services Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved January 2022 appropriations and transfers (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with item 4 removed (5-0)
• Referred Media Services Specialist job description to Technology Review Committee (5-0)

Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission

The Front Royal-Warren County Airport Commission is holding a special meeting to review ongoing projects and discuss new business. Key items include the status of the Silent Falcon facility, hangar expansion, a Jet A fuel tank for PHI Air, and potential state grants for the airport. The meeting also covers routine maintenance coordination and beautification efforts.

• Status update on Silent Falcon facility build out
• Hangar Expansion project update by Paul Kobinsky
• Jet A fuel tank for PHI Air update by Greg Enzler and/or Mike Berry
• Discussion of potential grants from the State of Virginia for Warren County Airport
• Security camera/gate update and roof replacement status by Mike Berry

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a short-term tourist rental at 1196 Old Oak Lane. The commission will also consider authorizing advertisements for several other short-term rental permits and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding family day care. A work session will review Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan on growth management and land use.

• Public hearing: CUP2021-12-02, short-term rental at 1196 Old Oak Lane (R-1, Shenandoah District)
• Consent agenda: 7 short-term rental permits (CUP2022-01-01 through -07) at various locations
• Zoning amendment Z2022-01-01 to add Family Day Care section to County Code
• Election of officers and adoption of minutes from December 8, 2021

The Warren County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a short-term tourist rental at 1196 Old Oak Lane, forwarding it to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also authorized advertisement for public hearings on several other short-term rental permit requests and a zoning ordinance amendment, with one item removed for further discussion. Officers were elected, and the agenda and previous minutes were approved.

• Elected Robert Myers as Chairman, Hugh Henry as Vice-Chairman, and Chloe Phillips as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2021, as presented (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP2021-12-02 for short-term tourist rental at 1196 Old Oak Lane (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement for CUP2022-01-06 and CUP2022-01-07 (5-0)
• Removed CUP2022-01-05 from consent agenda for further discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on five conditional use permit applications, including a rural events facility and commercial campgrounds. They will also discuss 2022 board and committee assignments and county convenience sites. The board will vote on the permits after the hearings.

• Conditional Use Permit 2021-10-01: Carl and Jennifer Ey for a Rural Events Facility at 1406 Panhandle Road (Tax Map 35, Lots 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5B-1), with conditions including a 200-guest limit and hours 9 AM to 11 PM.
• Conditional Use Permit 2021-10-07: Edwin Wright for a Commercial Campground at 2905 Gooney Manor Loop (Tax Map 47, Lot 12).
• Conditional Use Permit 2021-10-08: Edwin Wright for a Rural Events Facility at 2905 Gooney Manor Loop (Tax Map 47, Lot 12).
• Conditional Use Permit 2021-10-09: Edwin Wright for a Commercial Campground off Wellspring Road (Tax Map 44, Lot 25).
• Conditional Use Permit 2021-10-10: Edwin Wright for a Rural Events Facility off Wellspring Road (Tax Map 44, Lot 25).

The Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Carl and Jennifer Ey to operate a rural events facility at 1406 Panhandle Road, with conditions including a 200-guest limit and compliance with county regulations. The Board denied Edwin Wright's applications for a commercial campground and a rural events facility at 2905 Gooney Manor Loop due to concerns about road conditions and infrastructure. Wright withdrew two other permit requests for properties off Wellspring Road pending additional VDOT information. The meeting also postponed a public hearing for Travis Dodson's commercial outdoor recreation permit to February 22, 2022.

• Approved conditional use permit for Carl and Jennifer Ey's rural events facility at 1406 Panhandle Road (4-0)
• Denied Edwin Wright's commercial campground permit at 2905 Gooney Manor Loop (4-0)
• Denied Edwin Wright's rural events facility permit at 2905 Gooney Manor Loop (4-0)
• Withdrawn Edwin Wright's commercial campground permit off Wellspring Road
• Withdrawn Edwin Wright's rural events facility permit off Wellspring Road
• Postponed Travis Dodson's commercial outdoor recreation permit hearing to February 22, 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Warren County Board of Supervisors will decide whether to transfer $63,650 from the school system's contingency reserves to instruction to fund an additional ESL teacher, a request postponed from December 14, 2021. The board will also consider establishing a Finance/Audit Committee and a Technology Review Committee, and will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits. The agenda includes routine items such as officer elections, reports, and a closed session.

• Transfer of $63,650 from contingency reserves to instruction for an additional ESL teacher (Item H)
• Establishment of the Warren County Finance/Audit Committee (Item I-1)
• Establishment of the Warren County Technology Review Committee (Item I-2)
• Public hearings for conditional use permits: guesthouse off Buck Mountain Road, short-term rentals at 1043 and 1538 Riverview Shores Drive
• Authorization to advertise for public hearing on election district and precinct boundary changes

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved transferring $63,650 from WCPS contingency reserves to instruction to fund an additional ESL teacher. They also established three new committees, authorized advertising a redistricting ordinance option, and reappointed planning commission and social services board members.

• Approved $63,650 transfer from WCPS contingency reserves to instruction (5-0)
• Established Finance/Audit, Technology Review, and WCPS Liaison Committees (5-0)
• Authorized advertisement of redistricting Ordinance Option 1 for public hearing (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 Meeting Policy and Procedures and Public Hearing Guidelines (5-0)
• Reappointed Robert Myers and Hugh Henry to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Reappointed Lorraine Brandon to Social Services Advisory Board (5-0)
• Elected Cheryl Cullers as Chair and Delores Oates as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with items 1-3 removed for discussion (5-0)