Waynesboro public meetings in 2024

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission is scheduled to meet on December 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waynesboro Public Library. The posted agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision; the meeting may cover routine administrative business or be a procedural placeholder. Residents can request public access by contacting the chairman before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

• No specific agenda items listed in the meeting notice

The Waynesboro Historical Commission met on December 17, 2024, and approved its 2025-2026 budget of $6,200, which allocates funds for signage, publications, and historical events. The commission also approved a slate of new officers and agreed to request a commemorative brick at the Red Brick House. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025-2026 budget of $6,200 (unanimous)
• Approved slate of officers: Chair Dave, Vice Chair Philippe, Secretary Erika, Treasurer Mark (unanimous)
• Approved request for $100 commemorative brick at Red Brick House (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting with corrections (unanimous)

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will meet to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the November 25 meeting, and vote on a $8,680,326 amendment to the fiscal year 2025 budget. Public hearings are scheduled to introduce an ordinance allowing cottage court housing and to extend a lease on a cell tower at 300 Parker Heights Road. The council will also consider certifying new streets for VDOT maintenance and appointing members to the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Adopt minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting
• Amend FY2025 budget by $8,680,326
• Introduce ordinance for cottage court housing zoning change
• Extend lease on cell tower at 300 Parker Heights Road
• Certify new streets for VDOT urban maintenance funds

The City Council approved three resolutions to apply for state and federal grants to fund water and wastewater infrastructure at the Nature's Crossing Technology Center. The council also introduced ordinances to allow cottage court housing and to extend a cell tower lease with AT&T, both to be considered at the January 13, 2025 meeting. Additionally, the council honored retiring members Bruce Allen and Lana Williams with resolutions.

• Approved resolution to apply for $11.4M state grant for water/wastewater infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for $2.7M federal grant for water tower construction (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for $940K federal grant for water/wastewater design (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including FY2025 budget amendment of $8,680,326 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to allow cottage court housing; final vote set for Jan 13, 2025
• Introduced ordinance to extend AT&T cell tower lease at 300 Parker Heights Road (5-0)
• Appointed Katherine Keller to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Erika Smith to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

This work session agenda includes a presentation by Will Cockrell of EPR. No other business is listed. The meeting is primarily for discussion rather than formal action.

• Presentation by Will Cockrell, AICP, of EPR (topic not specified)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will hold a meeting on December 2, 2024. The provided agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific action items or discussion topics.

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider introducing an ordinance to amend the fiscal year 2025 budget by $8,680,326. They will also consider a resolution to reimburse expenditures with borrowing proceeds for Waynesboro High School renovations. Other items include receiving the annual comprehensive financial report, a first-quarter finance update, a report from Project Grows on the farmers market, and amendments to the Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART) agreement. Additionally, council will consider several appointments to boards and commissions.

• Public hearing and introduction of ordinance amending FY2025 budget by $8,680,326
• Resolution of official intent to reimburse expenditures with borrowing proceeds for Waynesboro High School renovations
• Presentation of the city's annual comprehensive financial report for FY ending June 30, 2024
• First-quarter finance update for FY2025
• Amendments to the Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART) agreement considered

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet on November 20, 2024, to conduct a Risk Limiting Audit of the 2024 General Election. This is a standard post-election procedural audit to verify voting system accuracy. No other items are on the agenda.

• Conduct a Risk Limiting Audit of the 2024 General Election

Boards and Commissions

This is a meeting of the Waynesboro Parks & Recreation Commission. The agenda provided contains only the meeting time, date, location, and contact information. No discussion items, proposals, or decisions are listed.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission is holding a meeting on November 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waynesboro Public Library. The agenda contains only procedural notices and no listed discussion items or actions.

Boards and Commissions

The Library Board is scheduled to meet on November 19, 2024. The provided agenda contains only meeting logistics and no specific action items or discussion topics.

Planning Commission

The Waynesboro Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2024, with a procedural agenda. Items include electing a chair and vice-chair for the commission, adopting a resolution to fix the 2025 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy, and reviewing minor subdivisions and final plats approved since the previous meeting. No public hearings or major land-use decisions are scheduled.

• Election of chair and vice-chair for the Planning Commission
• Resolution to fix the 2025 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since October 23, 2024
• Approval of minutes from meetings on October 1, October 23, and November 6, 2024

City Council

The City Council will conduct a second consideration and possible adoption of an ordinance granting a conditional use permit for townhouses in the Highway Business District at 0 King Avenue. Additionally, the council will receive an update on the Hopeman Parkway Bridge Project and a presentation on a proposed cottage housing ordinance. Routine items include approval of meeting minutes and recognition of awards to the public library and youth office.

• Second consideration/adoption of conditional use permit for townhouses at 0 King Avenue (H-B District)
• Update on Hopeman Parkway Bridge Project and corresponding grant agreement
• Presentation on proposed cottage housing ordinance
• Acknowledgment of Waynesboro Public Library and Office on Youth awards
• Adoption of minutes from October 28, 2024 regular business meeting

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to canvass provisional ballots and certify the final results of the recent election. The two-day meeting includes closed sessions to review provisional ballots and open sessions for the preliminary and final canvass. The board will also take public comment before adjourning.

• Closed session to review preliminary provisional ballots on Nov. 6
• Preliminary canvass meeting (open session) on Nov. 6
• Closed session for final provisional ballots on Nov. 12
• Final canvass meeting and certification of results (open session) on Nov. 12
• Public input period with time limits based on number of speakers

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session with a single agenda item: a presentation by Will Cockrell, AICP, of EPR. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentation by Will Cockrell, AICP, of EPR (consultant presentation)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting over two days on November 6 and 12, 2024 to canvass and certify provisional ballots from the recent election. The agenda includes closed sessions to review provisional ballots and open sessions for the preliminary and final canvass, concluding with certification of results. The public may speak during the final open session on November 12.

• Closed session for preliminary provisional ballots on Nov 6
• Open session for preliminary canvass in City Council chambers
• Closed session for final provisional ballots on Nov 12
• Final canvass and certification of results in open session
• Public input allowed at final session (3 minutes per speaker)

City Council

Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for townhouses at 0 King Avenue in the H-B district, then consider adopting the permit. The consent agenda includes a second consideration of an $8,937,366 budget amendment for FY2025, an alley vacation near Harding Avenue, and changes to elderly/disabled property tax exemptions. Council will also consider resolutions supporting a highway safety improvement program application and a flood preparedness fund grant, and authorize a $256,750 match for Basic Park improvements.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for townhouses at 0 King Avenue (Tax Map No. 261-E)
• Second consideration: ordinance amending FY2025 Budget by $8,937,366
• Second consideration: ordinance closing unimproved alley between Harding and Allison Avenues (1,000 sq ft)
• Second consideration: ordinance amending Code Section 78-63 on exemptions for elderly and disabled
• Consider authorizing city manager to execute Land and Water Conservation Fund grant agreement for Basic Park improvements ($256,750 match)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for townhouses with office space and affordable housing, and a preliminary subdivision plat for 80 lots at 0 King Avenue. The revised CUP application includes 5,000 sq ft of office space and four affordable units through the Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust. The Commission will also review minor subdivisions and final plats approved since the last meeting, along with routine procedural items.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit (CUP 24-018) to allow townhouses on 9.471 acres at 0 King Avenue, revised to include 5,000 sq ft office space and four affordable units via Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust
• Public hearing for preliminary subdivision plat for 80-lot residential subdivision on 8.364 acres at 0 King Avenue (Tax Map 26-1-E3)
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since September 17, 2024

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on a proposal by David McCallister to vacate approximately 1,000 square feet of unimproved alley between Harding Avenue and Allison Avenue near Georgia Avenue (Lindberg Heights) and on a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment of $8,937,366. Council will also consider introducing an ordinance to amend Section 78-63 of the city code, adjusting the amount of real estate tax exemptions for elderly and disabled residents. Additionally, council will vote on appointments and reappointments to several boards and commissions, and discuss real property acquisition for a regional industrial park in a closed meeting.

• Public hearing on alley vacation of 1,000 sq ft between Harding Ave and Allison Ave near Georgia Ave (Lindberg Heights)
• Public hearing on FY2025 budget amendment of $8,937,366
• Consider introducing ordinance amending Section 78-63 for elderly/disabled real estate tax exemptions
• Consider appointing/reappointing members to Economic Development Authority, Regional Youth Commission, Board of Building Code Appeals, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Historical Commission
• Closed meeting to discuss acquisition of real property for regional industrial park under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(3)(5)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission is holding a virtual meeting on October 16, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and no specific action items.

Boards and Commissions

The agenda for the Library Board meeting on October 15, 2024, contains only procedural information such as date, time, and location. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are provided in the source document.

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council and the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority (WRHA) are meeting for a joint session. The agenda focuses on presentations regarding WRHA and SRDC properties and strategic planning. Members will discuss the City's Comp Plan Update and housing affordability.

• Discussion of City's Comp Plan Update
• Discussion of Regional Housing Study
• Discussion of Economic Development Strategic Planning
• Discussion of Housing Affordability and Homelessness
• Tour of Fairfax Hall Phase 1 Renovations

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board has called an emergency meeting for October 1, 2024. The agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions to be made.

The Waynesboro Electoral Board held an emergency meeting on October 1, 2024, and voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted under Virginia law. After the closed session, members certified that the meeting complied with legal requirements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Certified closed session complied with Virginia FOIA requirements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session. The agenda consists of a single presentation by Will Cockrell, AICP, of EPR.

• Presentation by Will Cockrell, AICP, of EPR

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will discuss training dates and logistics for the November Presidential Election, including a mock election status update and transportation challenges. They will also review new applicants for Officers of Election and attendee training schedules. The Registrar will report on voter roll changes and calendar updates. A closed session is planned to discuss personnel and election security.

• Training for November Presidential Election including dates and mock election status
• Discussion of location issues and transportation challenges
• New applicants for Officer of Election and training attendance
• Registrar's monthly reporting on voters added/removed from rolls
• Closed session for Officer of Election personnel assignments and election security

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will consider adopting a resolution to use net position in the stormwater fund as matching funds for a stormwater local assistance grant for Westwood Hills Elementary School and the Riverview Cemetery outfall. They will also adopt an ordinance amending the auxiliary police force code on second reading, and approve a resolution of intent to reimburse expenditures for the Water Fund Red Top Zone. A contract to provide water service to an Augusta County resident on May Avenue will be considered, along with reappointing two members to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The council will hold a closed session to discuss a contract with Augusta Water and the City of Waynesboro v. Hopeman Land Company litigation.

• Resolution to use stormwater fund net position as matching grant funds for Westwood Hills Elementary School and Riverview Cemetery outfall
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 42, Article 3 (Auxiliary Police Force) of City Code
• Resolution of official intent to reimburse expenditures from borrowing for Water Fund Red Top Zone
• Contract to provide water service to an Augusta County resident on May Avenue
• Reappointment of two members to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority for four-year terms ending August 31, 2028

Boards and Commissions

The Library Board is meeting on September 17, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific action items or discussion topics.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a city-initiated zoning text amendment to establish 'Cottage Courts.' The proposal would add a new housing type and use standards to several residential and mixed-use districts.

• Public hearing for zoning text amendments to City Code Section 98-10.3, 98-2.3, 98-2.4, and 98-4.2
• Proposed addition of Cottage Court as a conditional use in RS-12, RS-7, RS-5, RG-5, R-MX, R-MF, R-O, MX-B, and L-B districts
• Proposed cottage unit size limits: maximum 1,200 square feet of finished floor area
• Proposed parking requirement of 1.25 spaces per unit
• Proposed minimum of 400 square feet of common space and 200 square feet of private open space per unit

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will consider several items including a resolution to apply for a Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund, an ordinance amending the auxiliary police force code, and a resolution setting the PPTRA rate of relief for tax year 2024. They will also receive a presentation on updating the region's long-range transportation plan and consider appointments to the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission and the Economic Development Authority Board. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss a public contract and legal matters regarding utility connections.

• Consider adopting a resolution authorizing application for financial assistance from the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund
• Receive a presentation and consider introducing an ordinance amending Chapter 42, Article 3, Auxiliary Police Force of the Waynesboro City Code
• Consider adopting a resolution setting the PPTRA rate of relief for tax year 2024
• Consider appointing an individual to the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission and a candidate to the Economic Development Authority Board for a four-year term ending August 31, 2028
• Receive a presentation from Zac Beard, Program Manager for Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, regarding updating the region's long-range transportation plan

The Waynesboro City Council held a regular business meeting on September 9, 2024, with all members present. The only recorded action was the unanimous adoption of the meeting agenda (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is scheduled to meet at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The provided agenda contains only meeting notice information and no specific action items.

Boards and Commissions

This is a meeting notice for the Waynesboro Electoral Board on August 30, 2024. The agenda contains no substantive items; it is a procedural meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

The Waynesboro Electoral Board met, reviewed and accepted ADA reviews of each polling place, and directed Secretary Sharon Van Name to submit the certification to the State Board of Elections. The meeting was adjourned after the single substantive action.

• Accepted ADA reviews of each polling place
• Directed submission of certification to State Board of Elections
• Approved adjournment at 5:15 pm

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three land-use items: conditional use permits for manufactured homes at 618 N Bayard Avenue and 600 N Commerce Avenue, and a zoning map amendment for the Smith Farm property at 1390–1400 Duke Road from RS-12 to PUD. They will also decide on relocating the Ward C polling place from Wayne Hills Pre-K to Kate Collins Middle School, consider an alley closure near Harding Avenue, and appoint or reappoint members to several boards.

• Public hearing and vote on conditional use permit for a manufactured home at 618 N Bayard Avenue (MX-B district)
• Public hearing and vote on conditional use permit for a manufactured home at 600 N Commerce Avenue (RG-5 district)
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning Smith Farm (1390, 1400, 0 Duke Road) from RS-12 to PUD
• Public hearing and vote on relocating Ward C polling place from Wayne Hills Pre-K to Kate Collins Middle School (1625 Ivy Street)
• Consider scheduling a public hearing to close and vacate approximately 1,000 sq ft of unimproved alley between Harding Avenue and Allison Avenue

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission holds its regular monthly meeting on August 20, 2024, at the Waynesboro Public Library. No specific agenda items have been published; the agenda is noted as "to follow." The meeting is procedural in nature.

• No specific items listed; agenda to be provided later

Boards and Commissions

The Library Board is scheduled to meet on August 20, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific action items or discussion topics.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a staff presentation on a draft ordinance for cottage style housing. They will also review minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since the July meeting. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, public comment, and staff matters.

• Staff presentation of draft ordinance for cottage style housing
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since July 16, 2024
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting for what appears to be a routine procedural session. The agenda includes only the meeting notice with no specific items, decisions, or discussions listed.

• No specific agenda items provided in the notice

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a budget amendment and several land-use requests. The body is also considering the relocation of a polling precinct and the adoption of community development plans.

• Budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 in the amount of $1,297,512
• Rezoning of 1390, 1400 and 0 Duke Road from RS-12 to PUD
• Conditional use permit for a manufactured home at 618 N Bayard Avenue
• Relocation of the Ward C polling/voting precinct to Kate Collins Middle School
• Application to close and vacate approximately 1,000 square feet of alley between Harding Avenue and Allison Avenue

City Council

This agenda is a procedural notice for a City Council work session scheduled for August 6, 2024. No specific discussion or action items are listed in the provided text.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to discuss preparations for the November Presidential Election, including training dates, a mock election schedule, and location. They will also review the registrar's monthly reporting on voter roll changes and receive a status update on possibly moving Ward C to Kate Collins for the election. The board may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters related to officer of election list maintenance.

• Training for November Presidential Election: dates, mock election schedule and responsibilities, location
• Registrar's monthly reporting: number of voters added and removed from rolls with reasons
• Possible move of Ward C to Kate Collins for the Presidential election – status update
• Closed session to discuss personnel: officer of election list maintenance (resignations, assignments)

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review minutes from April and receive departmental reports on park maintenance, events, and project updates. Major discussion includes a $950,000 non-matching grant for preliminary engineering of a connector trail from Waynesboro to the Blue Ridge Tunnel, Shenandoah National Park, and the Appalachian Trail, as well as a $301,829 grant application for Sunset Park trails and a $513,500 grant for Basic Park improvements.

• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• $950,000 EFLAP grant received for connector trail preliminary engineering
• $301,829 Recreation Trails Program grant application for Sunset Park trails (80/20 match)
• $513,500 LWCF grant application for Basic Park improvements including restroom and sidewalk
• Sunset Park opened June 4; water system adjustments completed

Boards and Commissions

The Regional Youth Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes, welcome a new commissioner, and discuss strategic planning and updates for the Office on Youth. No binding votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Welcome of a new Youth Commissioner
• Discussion of OOY Strategic Planning
• OOY Updates
• Public comments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request by Mildred Schoenfeld-Hoy to allow a manufactured home in the MX-B (Mixed Business) District at 618 N Bayard Avenue. They will also review minor subdivisions and final plats approved since the last meeting, and adopt minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing: conditional use permit for a manufactured home at 618 N Bayard Avenue (TM# 37-1-3, lots 16 and 17)
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since June 18, 2024
• Adoption of minutes from April 23, 2024, and June 18, 2024 meetings
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

City Council

The City Council will consider a significant budget amendment and several ordinance changes. The meeting includes a public hearing on the CDBG annual action plan and discussions regarding transportation funding applications.

• $1,297,512 budget amendment for fiscal year 2025
• Conditional use permit for a manufactured home at 600 N. Commerce Avenue
• Ordinance amendments to City Code regarding fire prevention and environment
• Public hearing on the 2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan and Five-Year Consolidated Plan
• Resolutions supporting VDOT Smart Scale project funding applications

Boards and Commissions

The board will discuss training plans for the November Presidential Election, including mock election schedules and locations. The Registrar will also provide monthly reports on voter roll additions and removals.

• Training plans for the November Presidential Election
• Registrar's report on voter roll additions and removals
• Status update on moving Ward C to Kate Collins
• Closed session regarding Officer of Election list maintenance

City Council

The council will consider a budget amendment and the issuance of bonds up to $8,270,000. They will also review proposed ordinances for fire prevention and environmental protection. Additionally, the council will discuss an opioid settlement involving Kroger.

• Budget amendment ordinance in the amount of $8,923,211
• Issuance of general obligation refunding bonds up to $8,270,000
• Performance agreement with Virginia Panel Corporation and Economic Development Authority
• Proposed opioid settlement regarding claims against Kroger
• Ordinance amendments for fire prevention and environmental protection

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet to perform a canvass of the primary election results. This meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2024, at the General Registrar’s Office.

• Canvass of Primary Election

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will meet on June 20, 2024, at the General Registrar's Office. The meeting is for the canvass of the primary election.

• Canvass of Primary Election

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning 1390, 1400, and 0 Duke Road to a Planned Unit Development. A public hearing will also be held regarding a manufactured home permit at 600 N Commerce Avenue. Additionally, the commission will review subdivision plats approved since May 7, 2024.

• Rezoning request for 1390, 1400, and 0 Duke Road to PUD
• Conditional use permit for a manufactured home at 600 N Commerce Avenue
• Review of minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats approved since May 7, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a budget amendment of $8,923,211 and a conditional use permit for townhouses at O King Avenue. The agenda also includes the adoption of the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and information on debt refinancing. Additionally, officials will receive a presentation on bridge maintenance and facility conditions.

• Introduction of an ordinance to amend the FY 2024 budget by $8,923,211
• Conditional use permit for townhouses at O King Avenue
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of a $33,177.84 business license tax refund request
• Presentation on the city's bridge maintenance program and facility conditions

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will hold a meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. The agenda contains no listed action items, indicating this is a procedural or routine meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

• Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
• Location: City Council Conference Room 106, 503 W. Main Street
• No specific agenda items listed

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings on amending tipping fees at the Augusta County Regional Landfill and on a $1,395,313 amendment to the FY2024 budget. They will also consider a conditional use permit for townhouses on King Avenue, revisions to the fire mutual aid agreement with Augusta County, and enter a closed meeting to discuss an animal shelter contract and a prospective business.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending tipping fees at Augusta County Regional Landfill
• Public hearing on FY2024 budget amendment of $1,395,313
• Conditional use permit for townhouses in H-B district at 0 King Avenue (Tax Map No. 26-1-E)
• Revisions to fire mutual aid agreement with Augusta County
• Closed meeting to discuss animal shelter contract and prospective business/industry

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential subdivision amendment on Rosser Avenue and a rezoning request for the Smith Farm property. Staff recommends approval for the Rosser Avenue amendment but suggests tabling the Smith Farm rezoning for further traffic analysis.

• Preliminary subdivision plat amendment for 0 Rosser Avenue to increase units from 80 to 90
• Rezoning request for 1390, 1400, and 0 Duke Road from RS-12 to PUD for a mixed-residential community
• Proposed development of up to 400 housing units at the Smith Farm site
• Proposed dedication of approximately 60 acres of parkland to the City of Waynesboro Parks Department
• Proposed construction of 0.74 miles of greenway at the Smith Farm property

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss updates on the Red Brick House project, signage at Rosenwald, and Memorial Day plans. The agenda is brief and contains only these three discussion items, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Red Brick House Project Update
• Signage at Rosenwald
• Memorial Day discussion

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council and School Board are holding a joint meeting to discuss the scope, cost estimate, timeline, and financial considerations for the Waynesboro High School Phase III project. The agenda includes presentations from school and city staff, followed by a discussion on next steps. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Waynesboro High School Phase III scope and cost estimate
• Proposed project timeline and financial considerations
• Discussion on next steps between School Board and City Council

Boards and Commissions

The Regional Youth Commission will convene to approve January minutes, welcome new youth commissioners, elect officers, and hear a presentation from the Valley Community Service Board. The meeting also includes updates on Office on Youth programs and other business, followed by public comments.

• Election of officers for the commission
• Presentation by Erin Botkin and Sarah Neilson from Valley Community Service Board
• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Office on Youth program updates
• Public comments and questions

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is meeting to adopt the FY2025 budget, set the calendar year 2024 tax rate, and amend utility rates. They will also consider a zoning change for townhouse guest parking, approve a revenue bond refund for the Middle River Regional Jail, and introduce ordinances on landfill tipping fees and a $1,395,313 budget amendment. Several proclamations and a presentation on community development block grant projects are also on the agenda.

• Adopt FY2025 annual budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
• Impose calendar year 2024 tax rates
• Amend utility rates (sections 66-3(C), 66-3(F), 86-28(A), 86-139(A))
• Zoning amendment requiring 0.5 guest parking spaces per townhouse unit
• Introduce ordinance amending tipping fees at Augusta County Regional Landfill

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two residential subdivision requests and one conditional use permit for townhouses. The body will also review requests to demolish contributing structures in the Tree Streets and Downtown Historic Districts.

• Request to demolish a shed at 677 Walnut Avenue in the Tree Streets Historic District
• Request to demolish a structure at 539 W. Main Street in the Downtown Historic District
• Conditional use permit for townhouses in the H-B District at 0 King Avenue
• Amendment (Phase 2) for a 220-lot subdivision at 0 Tiffany Drive
• Preliminary subdivision plat for a 30-lot residential subdivision at 0 Bookerdale Road

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding its regular business meeting, which includes adopting the agenda, hearing from the mayor, council members, and citizens, and considering a consent agenda. The agenda lists no specific items under the consent agenda or closed meeting sections, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural unless items are added or discussed during the meeting. A closed meeting may occur if necessary.

• Consent agenda adoption (no specific items listed)
• Closed meeting (if necessary)
• Citizen comments period
• Matters from mayor and council members
• Meeting at Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building, 503 West Main Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the 147-acre Smith Farm. The body will also review an overview of cottage housing.

• Presentation and discussion of the Smith Farm Planned Unit Development (ZMA-2023-0022) at 1400 Duke Road
• Proposed rezoning of 147 acres from R-12 to a PUD to allow townhomes, single-family homes, estate lots, and manufactured homes/cottages
• Proposal to preserve 60+ acres for parkland and recreation and dedicate segments of the North Greenway Trail and South River Greenway trail
• Plan to demolish the dilapidated District Home structure on Duke Road
• Discussion regarding the overview of cottage housing

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold public hearings and consider introducing ordinances for the FY2025 tax rate, utility rates, and annual budget. They will also consider four zoning text amendments, a zoning map amendment for a proffer change, and other items. The meeting includes consent agenda items and appointments.

• Public hearing on FY2025 tax rate ordinance
• Public hearing on FY2025 utility rate ordinance
• Public hearing on FY2025 annual budget ordinance
• Zoning text amendments: townhouse parking, parking lot buffers, accessory buildings, temporary special events
• Zoning map amendment for proffers at 0 Lew Dewitt Blvd (Draft Building Company)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review recent park activities, project updates, and upcoming events. The agenda includes reports on the near-completion of Sunset Park, the South River Preserve restoration, and the South River Greenway Phase 4, along with updates on programs and events. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Sunset Park nearing completion: septic system passed inspection, waterline awaiting meter, final paving and pond work ongoing
• South River Preserve: new bridge installed, tree removal completed, planting to begin, greenway to reopen when safe
• South River Greenway Phase 4: attorney draft letter to property owner, negotiations to begin after VDOT review
• Park to Park Half Marathon on April 27 with over 370 registered; commission asked to host a water stop
• New programs: Intro to Rock Climbing, Intro to Kayaking, Hiking 101, and Pollinator Pit Stops program

Boards and Commissions

This is a regular meeting of the Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM
• Location: 600 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro VA 22980
• Contact: Susan Versen, Library Director

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two demolition requests in historic districts and one conditional use permit for townhouses. The body will also review recently approved minor subdivisions and final subdivision plats.

• Public hearing: Request by William K. Cromwell to demolish a shed at 677 Walnut Avenue (Tree Streets Historic District)
• Public hearing: Request by Tracy Straight (Wayne Theatre Alliance, Inc.) to demolish a structure at 539 W. Main Street (Downtown Historic District)
• Public hearing: Conditional use permit request by Melvin L. Garrison, III for townhouses at 0 King Avenue (H-B District)

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 16, 2024. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Waynesboro Public Library.

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget work session to review the enterprise fund, capital improvement plan for 2025-2028, debt primer, and general fund alignment. They will also consider a SAFER grant resolution. This is a working session to align budget priorities, not a final vote.

• Enterprise fund overview and alignment
• Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2028
• Debt primer
• General fund alignment
• SAFER grant resolution

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will consider four zoning text amendments, including changes to townhouse parking requirements, parking lot landscaping buffers, accessory building definitions, and temporary special events rules. The council will also hold a public hearing on amending the Community Development Block Grant annual action plans for FY2022 and FY2023, and consider several appointments and a grant application.

• Zoning amendment to allow driveways to count toward required townhouse parking spaces
• Zoning amendment to change required vegetative buffer for parking lots adjacent to residential districts from Class C to Class B
• Public hearing on amending CDBG Annual Action Plans for FY2022 and FY2023
• Resolution to apply for a Fire and Emergency Response Assistance (S.A.F.E.R.) grant
• Appointments to Valley Community Services Board and Waynesboro Historical Commission

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board will hold a meeting on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Voter Registrar's Office. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting scheduled for April 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Voter Registrar's Office, 501 W. Broad Street, Waynesboro, VA

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning property at 300 N. Augusta Ave. from mixed business and general residential to light industrial. The council will also vote on consent items, including a $1,150,000 appropriation for the Regional Landfill and adoption of prior meeting minutes. Other actions include proclaiming National Library Week and appropriating $63,903 in state funds for the First Aid Crew. The meeting ends with a closed session to discuss a potential business expansion.

• Rezoning application by Haley, Chisholm & Morris, Inc. for 300 N. Augusta Ave. (Tax Map Nos. 46-1-42-14 and 46-1-40-1) from MX-B and RG-5 to L-I
• Appropriation of $1,150,000 for transfer to the Regional Landfill
• Proclamation of April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week
• Appropriation of $63,903 in 4 For Life funds from the Virginia Department of Health to the General Fund
• Closed meeting to discuss potential expansion of an existing business or industry

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a regular business meeting on March 11, followed by the City Manager's Budget Presentation on March 20 at the Yancey Building. The budget presentation will be viewable on the city's YouTube channel.

• Regular business meeting on March 11 at 7:00 p.m.
• City Manager's Budget Presentation on March 20 at 7:00 p.m.
• Budget presentation at Yancey Building, 503 W. Main Street
• Presentation viewable on city YouTube channel

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting on March 19, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at 600 S. Wayne Avenue. The agenda is procedural, with no specific action items listed.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting on March 19, 2024, at the Waynesboro Public Library. The agenda is not yet available, so the meeting is currently procedural with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting date and time: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 5:30 PM
• Location: Waynesboro Public Library
• Agenda: to follow

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to allow a private street for a 19-lot residential development. The body will also hold public hearings on several proposed amendments to the City Code Zoning Ordinance.

• Conditional use permit request for a private street at 1416 Peach Street
• Request to demolish a shed at 677 Walnut Avenue in the Tree Streets Historic District
• Proposed zoning amendment for townhouse guest parking ratios and outdoor parking areas
• Proposed zoning amendment to change parking lot vegetative buffers from Class C to Class B
• Proposed zoning amendments regarding accessory building definitions and temporary special event structures

Boards and Commissions

The Regional Youth Commission is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and conduct a strategic planning exercise. They will also receive updates on the Office on Youth (OOY), including budget requests and program developments. The meeting is a regular business session with discussion and public comment.

• Election of officers
• Strategic planning exercise (SWOT analysis)
• Discussion of 2025 budget requests: Staunton City +7.98%, Augusta County +7.78%, Waynesboro +7.64%
• Update on Screenagers program grant from Augusta Health
• Approval of January minutes

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to rezone property at 300 N. Augusta Ave. from mixed business and general residential to light industrial. They will also discuss designating two properties as revitalization areas for low-income housing tax credit applications, receive annual reports from the Planning Commission and Library Director, and consider a $1,150,000 appropriation to the refuse fund for the regional landfill. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and a $16,061.15 business license tax refund.

• Rezoning application for 300 N. Augusta Ave. (tax map 46-1-42-14 and 46-1-40-1) from MX-B and RG-5 to L-I
• Designation of 1030 Alston Court and 1008 B Street as revitalization areas for low-income housing tax credits
• Appropriation of $1,150,000 to the refuse fund for transfer to the regional landfill
• Refund of $16,061.15 plus interest for 2023 business license taxes
• Annual reports from Planning Commission and Library Director

City Council

This is a City Council retreat meeting with no specific agenda items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting notice, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 to the Water Fund for a raw water tank, and consider designating two properties as revitalization areas for low-income housing tax credit applications. The council will also adopt the FY2025 budget calendar and approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 to Water Fund for raw water tank construction
• Designate 1030 Alston Court and 1008 B Street as revitalization areas for low-income housing tax credit projects
• Adopt FY2025 budget calendar
• Approve minutes from Feb 9 retreat and Feb 12 business meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for a property at 300 N. Augusta Ave. and a conditional use permit for a private street at 1416 Peach Street. The body will also discuss proposed zoning text amendments and elect its Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Public hearing: Rezoning 1.3 acres at 300 N. Augusta Ave. from MX-B and RG-5 to L-I (Light Industrial)
• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for a private street at 1416 Peach Street
• Review and discussion of proposed zoning text amendments
• Presentation of the Planning Commission’s 2023 Annual Report
• Election of the Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on February 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Waynesboro Public Library. The agenda is not provided, so the specific items to be discussed are unknown.

• Meeting date and time: Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Waynesboro Public Library
• Public access via Chairman David Geiger at 540-447-4136 before 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will discuss several financial and infrastructure items. This includes a proposed $4,000,000 appropriation for a raw water tank and a $150,000 forestry grant. The meeting also features presentations from Blue Ridge Community College and staff regarding the stormwater program.

• Ordinance to appropriate $4,000,000 to the Water Fund for a raw water tank construction
• Ordinance to appropriate $150,000 in forestry awards to the Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution regarding reimbursement for Nature’s Crossing Technology Center utilities
• Presentation from Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. John Downey
• Staff presentation regarding the Stormwater Program

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a retreat on February 9, 2024, at 51 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville, followed by a business meeting on February 12, 2024, at the Yancey Building, 503 W. Main Street. The agenda lists only the meeting times and locations, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Council retreat on February 9, 2024, at 51 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville
• Business meeting on February 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Yancey Building, 503 W. Main Street
• Business meeting viewable on the city YouTube channel

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting for routine business: approving minutes, hearing the registrar's monthly report on voter additions and removals, and discussing training for the March primary. The agenda is mostly procedural, with public input and a possible closed session for security and personnel matters.

• Registrar's monthly report on voters added to and removed from rolls
• March primary training dates and trainers
• Closed session possible for security and personnel issues, including Officer of Election list maintenance

Boards and Commissions

This agenda is minimal and contains only the meeting details for the Regional Youth Commission, with no listed agenda items. The meeting is set for January 24, 2024, at the United Way Office in Staunton, VA.

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, receiving the registrar's monthly report on voter additions and removals, and discussing training for the March primary. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for security and personnel matters. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Registrar's monthly report on voters added and removed from rolls
• Calendar update
• Primary in March: training dates and trainers
• Closed session for security and personnel issues, including Officer of Election list maintenance

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will meet to consider a $5,368,781 budget amendment and an ordinance to increase viewer compensation to $20 per viewer per report. The meeting also includes updates on the Comprehensive Plan and the Office on Youth annual report.

• Second consideration of a $5,368,781 fiscal year 2024 budget amendment
• Second consideration of an ordinance increasing viewer compensation to $20 per viewer per report
• Proclamation naming February 2024 as Black History Month
• Update on Comprehensive Plan update and CDBG grant entitlement programs
• Office on Youth 2022-2023 Annual Report update

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a virtual meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The agenda contains no listed action items, only meeting logistics; anyone wishing to view must contact Library Director Susan Versen for access.

• Virtual meeting scheduled for Jan. 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
• Contact Susan Versen, Library Director, for viewing access

Boards and Commissions

The Waynesboro Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom due to weather. The only listed agenda item is discussion of the 2024-25 budget, with other items as necessary. No decisions or specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of 2024-25 budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for a 1.3-acre property. The body will also discuss proposed zoning text amendments and the 2023 Annual Report.

• Public hearing to rezone 300 N. Augusta Ave. from MX-B and RG-5 to L-I (Light Industrial)
• Review and discussion of proposed zoning text amendments
• Presentation of the Planning Commission’s 2023 Annual Report
• Resolution to establish the 2024 meeting schedule and inclement weather policy
• Election of the Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council is holding a work session to discuss housing, including an overview of the housing market, regional and local data from the CSPDC study, a previous Waynesboro housing market study, and policy options for local governments. This is a discussion session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Overview of housing market and policy opportunities
• Preview of regional and local data from CSPDC study
• Review of previous Waynesboro housing market study
• Discussion of policy options for local governments

City Council

This is the City Council's organizational meeting. The council will reappoint the City Assessor, Clerk of the Council, City Attorney, boards and commissions council liaisons, and an acting clerk of council. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Reappoint City Assessor
• Reappoint Clerk of the Council
• Reappoint City Attorney
• Reappoint boards and commissions council liaisons
• Reappoint acting clerk of council

City Council

The Waynesboro City Council will consider a resolution supporting a $15.6 million grant application to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership for utility installation at the Nature's Crossing Technology Center. They will also hold a public hearing on a $5,368,781 amendment to the FY2024 budget, and introduce ordinances on viewer compensation for street vacations and other items.

• Resolution supporting $15,600,000 grant application for Nature's Crossing Technology Center utilities
• Public hearing on FY2024 budget amendment of $5,368,781
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 50 on noise (second consideration)
• Ordinance authorizing dissolution of Valley Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP)
• Ordinance amending Section 70-2 regarding compensation to viewers for street/avenue/alley vacation reports