Board of Supervisors Meeting - 2026-03-25
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Meeting Summary
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive water supply resiliency plan including short-term emergency interconnections with Henrico County and authorized amendments to the FY26 CIP. The board also approved a rezoning at Power Road (REZ2025-17) to relocate Capital City Services from Sandy Valley Road to an industrial-designated area, along with a conditional use permit for contractor equipment storage. A school expansion at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology was approved despite neighbor noise concerns.
Key Decisions (10)
Short-term water resilience improvements
Board approved addition of short-term water resilience improvements to Department of Public Utilities FY26 CIP, including improvements to Route 1 and Route 33 interconnections with Henrico County, purchase of portable diesel booster pumps, and upgrades to Airport East water pump station. Estimated cost $2.5M in year one. Funded through budget transfer from Richmond joint capital account.
Verizon cable television franchise agreement
Board approved nonexclusive cable television franchise agreement with Verizon Virginia LLC. Initial service area in southeast corner of county. Agreement covers entire county for cable television service.
Rezoning 2025-00030 deferral
Rezoning case 2025-00030 deferred at applicant's request per Miss Pritchard's motion.
Guelphme Baptist Church school CUP
Conditional use permit CUP2025-00019 approved for Guelphme Baptist Church on Guelphme Church Road in South Anna District to operate K-5 school within existing church building. Limited to 100 students or building occupancy load, whichever is less. Hours 7:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday exclusive of special events.
Private garage special exception - Ash Creek Road
Special exception SE2026-1 approved for private garage over 1,500 square feet at Ash Creek Road in Brown Grove community, Ashland District. 50x30 foot prefabricated metal garage with red roof and white walls. Requires two architectural features on Ash Cake Road facade.
Private garage special exception - Melton Road
Special exception SE2026-2 approved for 2,400 square foot garage at end of Melton Road in Beaver Dam District on 10.5 acre parcel. Garage for tractors, equipment, machinery and tools. White siding with black trim and roof.
Accessory family housing unit - Mount Herman Road
Special exception SE2026-3 approved for accessory family housing unit on 4.5 acre parcel on Mount Herman Road in Beaver Dam District for applicant's parents. Unit is 858 square feet with one bedroom and 1.5 bath plus attached garage.
Hanover Center for Trades and Technology expansion
Conditional use permit CUP2025-21 approved for 13,600 square foot expansion of Hanover Center for Trades and Technology on Learning Lane in Beaver Dam District. Will serve additional 160 students (doubling enrollment). New programs include welding, diesel mechanic, and cosmetology expansion.
Rezoning Power Road - Capital City Services relocation
Rezoning REZ2025-17 approved to rezone approximately 16 acres from A-1 and M-1 to M-2 with conditions at Power Road and Creighton Road intersection in Cold Harbor District. Allows relocation of Capital City Services contractor business from Sandy Valley Road. Applicant proffered right-of-way dedication for potential future roundabout.
Contractor equipment storage CUP - Power Road
Conditional use permit CUP2025-12 approved for contractor equipment storage at Power Road site in Cold Harbor District associated with Capital City Services relocation. Storage area limited to designated area on sketch plan.
Zoning Changes (1)
Power Road at Creighton Road intersection, Cold Harbor District
Norman (Capital City Services)
Development Activity (3)
Capital City Services Relocation
Contractor office with equipment storage area on approximately 16 acres. Relocating from Sandy Valley Road where business has operated since 1978 as nonconforming use. Site constrained by RPA, Virginia Natural Gas easement, Dominion transmission towers.
Hanover Center for Trades and Technology Expansion
13,600 square foot addition to existing trade school. Will double enrollment from 160 to 320 students. New programs: welding, diesel mechanic, cosmetology expansion. 39 additional parking spaces.
Guelphme Baptist Church School
K-5 school within existing church building using four existing classrooms and existing playground. Maximum 100 students. Hours 8:30AM-2:30PM Monday-Friday.
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
County authorized $2.5M in short-term water resilience improvements and is planning $21M in short-to-midterm water infrastructure over five years, with long-term options ranging from $400M-$500M+ for new water treatment capacity.
Infrastructure
Henrico County's East End water transmission main project (13 miles of 42-48 inch water main) is in early design with 5-7 year construction timeline, creating potential emergency interconnection opportunity for Hanover.
Commercial Demand
Verizon seeking cable television franchise agreement indicates telecommunications infrastructure investment interest in southeast Hanover County.
Sentiment
Multiple citizens spoke against data centers during public comment, with organized opposition group Friends of Hanover requesting data centers be made impermissible use in all zoning categories.
Housing Demand
Trade school expansion doubling student capacity from 160 to 320 students indicates growing demand for vocational education and skilled trades workforce development.