Board of Supervisors, February 17, 2026
Approves School Board Exemption from Developer Security Requirements, 6-1 (one absent)
What happened
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on February 17, 2026 focused heavily on the FY2027 budget presentation, which revealed a structural revenue crisis driven by $40 million in projected disabled veteran tax relief exemptions (up from $22 million budgeted to $29 milli…
- Jurisdiction
- Stafford County, VA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 17, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 6-1 (one absent)
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsCheckers Restaurant Drive-Through
Approved 6-1Free sample: decision 1 of 8
Sale of Former Annie Moncure Elementary School Site
Authorized execution of purchase agreement to convey 10-acre county-owned parcel (Tax Map 20-136A) on Garrisonville Road to Southeastern Property Acquisitions LLC for $3.3 million. The site will be developed as a Harris Teeter-anchored retail center with restaurants. Contract includes 180-day inspection period with three 90-day extensions, requires B-2 rezoning, prohibits residential uses, and requires GDP and development schedule in proffers.
- Buyer must pursue B-2 Urban Commercial zoning only; no residential uses permitted; must provide GDP and development schedule in proffers; conveyance occurs after rezoning approvals and entitlements obtained
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on February 17, 2026 focused heavily on the FY2027 budget presentation, which revealed a structural revenue crisis driven by $40 million in projected disabled veteran tax relief exemptions (up from $22 million budgeted to $29 milli…
Key Decisions (8)
Sale of Former Annie Moncure Elementary School Site
Checkers Restaurant Drive-Through CUP on Warrenton Road
FY2027 Budget Presentation and Calendar
GWRC FAMPO Build Grant Letter of Support
School Board Exemption from Developer Security Requirements
Drew Middle School Literary Loan Authorization
Emergency Shelter Upgrade Grant Acceptance
Project Lifesaver Grant Application Authorization
Zoning Changes (3)
Development Activity (13)
Harris Teeter Retail Center (Former Annie Moncure Elementary)
Commercial
Checkers Restaurant
Commercial
Market at Austin Ridge Data Center
Industrial
Potomac Church Data Center
Industrial
Market Signals (10)
Housing Demand
County has third highest growth rate among seven comparable jurisdictions…
Housing Demand
17% of county population are school students - second highest…
Commercial Demand
Agricultural land values increased significantly due to developer/data center market…
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