Board of Supervisors Meeting - March 25, 2026 - 2026-03-25
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Meeting Summary
The Board of Supervisors held five public hearings on the FY 2027 budget, tax rates, utilities fees, capital improvement program, and CDBG/HOME plan, with no action taken tonight. The board approved a deferral of the Taylor Ridge rezoning case (23SN0124) to April 22 due to road alignment and proffer language issues. Five zoning consent cases were approved, including Lattice Hall subdivision expansion (333 units), Sanco Auto Care compliance rezoning, and a family daycare home. The board also approved ordinance amendments reducing private well setbacks from 50 feet to 15 feet from structures and 5 feet from property lines, aligning with state health regulations.
Key Decisions (7)
Taylor Ridge Rezoning Deferral (23SN0124)
Request to rezone from agricultural A to community business C-3 with conditional use for townhouse and multifamily uses on approximately 1,360 feet fronting Hull Street Road, 450 feet east of Doss Road. Deferred due to road alignment issues and cash proffer language concerns in Proffer 24 regarding road improvements and widening from Autodale Road to Powhite Parkway terminus.
Private Well Setback Ordinance Amendment
Amendments to Chapter 12 (Health and Sanitation) Section 12-53 reducing setbacks between private wells and building foundations from 50 feet to 15 feet (or 10 feet with boron-based termite treatment), and between wells and property lines from 50 feet to 5 feet, consistent with Virginia Department of Health regulations updated October 2024.
Lattice Hall Rezoning and Amendment (25SN1247)
Rezoning of 12.16 acres from agricultural A to residential R-12 with conditional use plan development, plus amendment to case 21SN0606 on 151.6 acres. Total 163.76 acres fronting 2,750 feet on south side of Genito Road, 600 feet west of Weatherbury Place. Maximum 333 dwelling units including 26 cluster style lots and reconfigured amenity area.
Sanco Auto Care Rezoning and Adjustments (25SN1288)
Rezoning of 0.79 acres at 8259 Midlothian Turnpike from Corridor Commercial CC to CC with adjustments for auto sales conditional use. Brings existing nonconforming automobile repair and sales facility (operating since 2021) into compliance. Adjustments include parking lot paving, perimeter landscaping, and building/parking setbacks.
Negrete Accessory Dwelling Unit (25SN1299)
Conditional use to permit detached accessory dwelling unit at 15624 Silvertree Lane on 1.32 acres in Bermuda District. Conversion of existing detached garage into ADU for family member occupancy.
Rockwood Plaza Signage Amendment (25SN1301)
Amendment to zoning approval case 86SN0115 at 3501 Courthouse Road (5.2 acres) in Cloverhill District. Removes previous zoning restrictions on signage to allow current ordinance requirements to apply.
Jones Family Daycare Home (25SN1318)
Conditional use to permit family daycare home at 6713 Philbrook Road on 0.21 acres in Dale District. Allows care of up to 12 children from the home.
Zoning Changes (3)
South side of Genito Road, 600 feet west of Weatherbury Place (12.16 acres)
Not specified
8259 Midlothian Turnpike
Sanco Auto Care
North side of Hull Street Road, 450 feet east of Doss Road
Taylor Ridge developer
Development Activity (4)
Lattice Hall Subdivision Expansion
163.76 total acres, maximum 333 dwelling units, 26 cluster style lots added, reconfigured amenity area, shared use path in right-of-way
Taylor Ridge
Townhouse and multifamily uses proposed, includes road improvements with turn lanes and third lane on Hull Street Road
Centerpoint Parkway Extension
$2.4 million construction contract, includes $267,000 in developer contributions from Thales Academy per zoning case requirements
Falling Creek Police Station
1.558 acre parcel transfer from EDA to county for police station construction
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Accessory dwelling units are gaining support as affordable housing solutions, with state legislation potentially making them by-right in the future, though localities are debating implementation for properties on septic and wells.
Sentiment
Public testimony expressed concern about real estate tax increases outpacing inflation, with one speaker noting 16% cumulative assessment increases over three years creating affordability challenges for retirees.
Infrastructure
County is investing heavily in transportation improvements, referendum projects from 2022, and major maintenance of existing facilities in the FY27-31 capital improvement program.
Housing Demand
Teacher compensation is being prioritized with a goal of $60,000 starting salary, reflecting competition with surrounding counties for talent and addressing affordability concerns.
Commercial Demand
Strip mall revitalization efforts are underway at Rockwood Plaza (3501 Courthouse Road) with signage amendments to attract tenants and improve visibility.