On the agenda: King George meeting — data center (Jan 13)

PLANNING COMMISSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M.
BOARD ROOM OF THE REVERCOMB BUILDING
10459 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
KING GEORGE, VA 22485

MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
• Roll call and determination of Quorum
• Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation
ANNUAL ELECTIONS AND REORGANIZATION
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
• Review and Adoption of 2026 Bylaws
• Review and Adoption of Electronic Participation Policy
• Adoption of 2026 Meeting Schedule
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• December 9, 2025
CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
• Comments will be limited to three minutes per person, to afford everyone an opportunity to speak. If
comments relate to a specific public hearing item, please offer them at the time of the public hearing.
DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC COMMENT
COMMUNITY PLANNING LIASON OFFICER, NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY SOUTH POTOMAC,
DAHLGREN
• Mr. Adam Lynch
PUBLIC HEARING
• PC Resolution PC-01-26: Block Length exception request for proposed Eagle Bay Subdivision
ITEMS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
• Mr. Smolnik, County Administrator, to present the FY2027-2030 CIP
STAFF REPORTS
• January 2026 Director’s Report attached
COMMITTEE REPORTS

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PLANNING COMMISSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M.
BOARD ROOM OF THE REVERCOMB BUILDING
10459 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
KING GEORGE, VA 22485

COMMISSION REPORTS
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Continued Discussion on alternative models for County-based land conservation
o Lisa Biever and Duncan Griffiths, Northern Neck Land Conservancy

OTHER/FUTURE BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
• The Planning Commission’s next regular meeting is TBD

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KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
AUTHORITY & NAME
The King George County Planning Commission (“Commission”) was established in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 22, Article 2, §15.2-2210, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, and
pursuant to a resolution adopted by the King George County Board of Supervisors on the 8th day
of January 1959.
The Commission hereby adopts these Bylaws on this day, _________________, and which may
be amended from time to time.

ARTICLE II
PURPOSE OF COMMISSION
SECTION 1.

GENERAL MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the Commission shall be to promote the orderly development of the King George
County, Virginia and its environs (“County”).
SECTION 2.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF COMMISSION
(As set forth in Va. Code §15.2-2221, Duties of Commissions)

The Commission shall:
(a)

Exercise general supervision of, and make regulations for the administration of its
affairs;

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(b)

Prescribe rules pertaining to its investigations and hearings;

(c)

Supervise its fiscal affairs and responsibilities under rules and regulations as
prescribed by the governing body;

(d)

Keep a complete record of its proceedings and be responsible for the custody and
preservation of its papers and documents;

(e)

Make recommendations and an annual report to the governing body concerning the
operation of the Commission and the status of planning within the County.

(f)

Prepare, publish and distribute reports, ordinances and other material relating to its
activities;

(g)

Prepare and submit an annual budget in the manner prescribed by the governing
body of the County;

(h)

If deemed advisable, establish advisory committees;

(i)

If deemed advisable, cooperate with local planning commissions or legislative and
administrative bodies and officials of other localities so as to coordinate planning
and development among the localities;

(j) Consult with the installation commander of any military installation that will be
affected by potential development within the County so as to reasonably protect the
military installation against any adverse effects that might be caused by the
development;
(k) If deemed advisable, appoint committees and adopt rules as needed to effect such
cooperation;
(l) If deemed advisable, cooperate with state and federal officials, departments and
agencies;
(m) If deemed advisable, request from such departments and agencies, and such
departments and agencies of the Commonwealth shall furnish, such reasonable
information which may affect the planning and development of the County;
(n) Prepare and recommend a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the
County, as provided by law, which shall be reviewed at least every five years;
(o) If deemed advisable, may make a study of the public facilities, including existing
facilities, which would be needed if the comprehensive plan is fully implemented; and
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(p) At the direction of the Board shall prepare and revise annually a capital improvement
program based on the comprehensive plan of the County for a period not to exceed the
ensuing five years.

ARTICLE III
MEMBERS & OFFICERS
SECTION 1. MEMBERS
(a) Number & Qualifications
The Commission shall consist of not less than five nor more than fifteen members, appointed
by the Board of Supervisors (“Board”), all of whom shall be residents of the County, qualified
by knowledge and experience to make decisions on questions of community growth and
development; provided, that at least one-half of the members so appointed shall be owners of
real property.
(b) Oath
The Board may require each Member of the Commission to take an oath of office.
(c) Board, Staff Members & Terms
One Member of the Commission may be a member of the Board and one Member may be a
member of the County government. The term of each of these two Members shall be
coextensive with the term of office to which he has been elected or appointed, unless the Board,
at the first regular meeting each year, appoints others to serve as their representatives.
The remaining Members of the Commission first appointed shall serve respectively for terms
of one year, two years, three years, and four years, divided equally or as nearly equal as
possible between the membership.
Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of four years each.
The Board may establish different terms of office for initial and subsequent appointments
including terms of office that are concurrent with those of the Board.
(d) Vacancies
Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term only.
(e) Removal
Members may be removed for malfeasance in office.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, a Member may be removed from office by the Board
without limitation in the event that the Member is absent from any three consecutive meetings
of the Commission, or is absent from any four meetings of the Commission within any 12month period. In either such event, a successor shall be appointed by the Board for the
unexpired portion of the term of the Member who has been removed.
(f) Compensation, Expenses & Expenditures
The Board may provide for compensation to Members for their services, reimbursement for
actual expenses incurred, or both.
The expenditures of the Commission, exclusive of gifts or grants, shall be within the amounts
appropriated for such purpose by the Board.
The Commission may expend, under regular County procedure as provided by law, sums
appropriated to it for its purposes and activities.
The County may accept gifts and donations for Commission purposes. Any moneys so
accepted shall be deposited with the County in a special non-reverting Commission fund to be
available for expenditure by the Commission for the purpose designated by the donor. The
disbursing officer of the County may issue warrants against such special fund only upon
vouchers signed by the chairman and the secretary of the Commission.
(g) Advisory Members
A Member, with the consent of both governing bodies, serve as an advisory member of
the local planning commission of a contiguous locality.
SECTION 2. CHAIR, VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
The Commission shall annually at the first regular meeting elect from its appointed
Members a Chair and Vice Chair whose terms shall be for one year or until a successor
takes office. If authorized by the Board the Commission may (i) create and fill such other
offices as it deems necessary; (ii) appoint such employees and staff as it deems necessary
for its work; and (iii) contract with consultants for such services as it requires.
In the event the office of Chair becomes vacant the Vice Chair automatically becomes
Chair and the office of Vice Chair becomes vacant. The Commission shall elect from its
Members a new Vice Chair. In the event the office of Chair shall become vacant at a time
when there is no Vice Chair, the Commission shall elect from its Members both a Chair
and Vice Chair. The Commission shall designate a regular staff member to serve in
addition to his or her regular duties as Secretary of the Commission. The Secretary or a
qualified alternate staff member shall attend all regular meetings and work sessions of the
Commission, as well as the meetings of any special committee, if required, and shall record
the proceedings of such meetings.

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SECTION 3.
(a)

(b)

(c)

DUTIES OF OFFICERS
The Chair shall be a Member of the Commission and shall:
(1)

Preside at all hearings and meetings;

(2)

Appoint all committees;

(3)

Be informed immediately of any official communication, and report the
same at the next regular Commission meeting;

(4)

Certify all minutes, and other documents as necessary, as true and correct
copies;

(5)

Rule on all procedural questions (subject to a reversal by a two-thirds (2/3)
majority vote of the Members present); and

(6)

Carry out other duties as assigned by the Board of Supervisors;

The Vice Chair shall be a Member of the Commission and shall:
(1)

Serve as aide to the Chair;

(2)

Preside when the Chair is absent or when called upon by the Chair, with the
full powers of the Chair;

(3)

Represent the Chair upon request;

(4)

Assist in providing orientation to new Commission Members;

(5)

Assume duties of the Chair if necessary due to resignation or death; and

(6)

Carry out other duties as assigned by the Commission.

The Secretary shall:
(1)

Record attendance at all meetings;

(2)

Record the minutes of the Commission meetings;

(3)

Notify all Members of all meetings;

(4)

Maintain a file of all official Commission records and reports;

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(d)

Ensure that any correspondence addressed to the Commission is promptly
transmitted to the Chair and/or other Members as appropriate;

(6)

Prepare for publication all public notices for Commission public hearings;
and

(7)

Notify property owners and adjacent property owners regarding
applications for changes of zoning, conditional use permits and special
exceptions.

The Staff for the Commission is not a Member and has no voting rights but shall be
responsible for:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

(e)

(5)

All correspondence of the Commission;
Notification to all Members of all meetings;
File of all official records and reports of the Commission;
Certification of all maps, records and reports of the Commission;
Provide data relevant to requests for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Advertisement of public hearings; and
Certification of mailings to all property owners concerned with amendments.

Chair Pro Tem
Where both the Chair and Vice Chair are absent from a hearing or meeting, the
remaining Members of the Commission shall elect a Chair Pro tem from among
their own number by majority vote.
ARTICLE IV
CONDUCT OF MEMBERS
(a) Members of the Commission shall take such time as necessary to prepare themselves
for hearings and meetings.
(b) The Commission and its proceedings shall be governed by the general rules of
parliamentary procedure (Robert’s Rules of Order, latest edition as revised from time
to time shall be used a s a guide) unless otherwise provided by these rules of procedure
or applicable state law.
(c) Commission Members shall comply at all times with the Virginia State and Local
Conflict of Interest Act (Code of Virginia section 2.2-3100. et. seq., 1950, as amended,
hereinafter “Act”). Each Member must determine whether that member has a conflict
of interest and how that Member must respond (declaration, disqualification, etc.) prior
to taking any action on the matter giving rise to the potential conflict. Assistance and

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conflicts opinions may be obtained from the County Attorney or Commonwealth’s
Attorney who may also obtain opinions from the Attorney General. In the event that a
Member is disqualified, s/he may take no action of any kind, ever, on the matter giving
rise to the conflict. Ultimately, each Member must decide whether a conflicts exists.
Avoiding the appearance of impropriety is just as important as avoiding actual
conflicts. Therefore, a Member should disqualify him/herself if that Member feels that
the citizen’s confidence in the local government and/or its leaders will be compromised.
ARTICLE V
MEETINGS
(As set forth in §15.2-2214, Code of Virginia)
SECTION 1.
REGULAR MEETINGS
The Commission shall fix the time for holding regular meetings, as follows:
Monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise
provided for by a majority vote. Meetings shall be conducted in the Board Room of the
Revercomb Building and shall adjourn no later than 12:00 a.m..
The Commission, by resolution adopted at a regular meeting, may also fix the day or days to which
any meeting shall be continued if the chairman, or vice-chairman if the chairman is unable to act,
finds and declares that weather or other conditions are such that it is hazardous for Members to
attend the meeting. Such finding shall be communicated to the Members and the press as promptly
as possible. All hearings and other matters previously advertised for such meeting shall be
conducted at the continued meeting and no further advertisement is required. The Commission
shall cause a copy of such resolution to be inserted in a newspaper having general circulation in
the locality at least seven days prior to the first meeting held pursuant to the adopted schedule.
The Commission shall meet at least every two months.
A majority of the Members shall constitute a quorum and no action of the Commission shall be
valid unless authorized by a majority of those present and voting.
SECTION 2.

SPECIAL MEETINGS

(a) Special meetings of the Commission may be called by the chairman or by two Members
upon written request to the secretary. The secretary shall mail to all Members, at least five
days in advance of a special meeting, a written notice fixing the time and place of the
meeting and the purpose thereof.
(b) Written notice of a special meeting is not required if the time of the special meeting has
been fixed at a regular meeting, or if all Members are present at the special meeting or file
a written waiver of notice.

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SECTION 3.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
(As set forth in Va. Code §15.2-2204)

Public hearings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to speak. The purpose
of hearings is to receive testimony from the public and Members of the Commission shall
not respond to questions, unless directed by the Chair. In addition to those required by
law, the Commission may hold public hearings on any matter referred to the Commission
by the Board or on other planning issues in the interest of County citizens.
(a)

Notice of public hearing shall be provided in accordance with Va. Code §15.22204, as amended, and may be supplemented with additional notices as deemed
appropriate by the Commission or staff.

(b)

Members of the public or their representatives wishing to address the Commission
shall proceed to the appointed place, clearly state their names and addresses, sign a
roster if requested, and shall be subject to the following time limitations: ten (10)
minutes total for the applicant and any of its representatives; three (3) minutes per
individual for all others. No speaker may give or cede time to another.

(c)

Members shall limit their comments to five minutes each and shall ensure public
participation without Commission interference. At the completion of each
presentation, at the discretion of the Chair, Members of the Commission shall have
an opportunity to ask questions or clarify points made during a presentation.

(d)

Written testimony may be submitted to the Commission either prior to or at the
public hearing. Written comments should be submitted at least one week prior to
the hearing in order to ensure distribution to the individual Members in time for
prior review. The Commission may establish a time to receive written testimony in
addition to or in lieu of public appearance. Such written testimony thus received
shall become part of the public record.

(e)

At the conclusion of the hearing on each item, the Commission shall proceed with
its deliberation on that item and Members shall have an additional opportunity for
discussion, limited to three minutes each, and then a vote shall be taken. After
discussion, upon request by two Members of the Commission in cases where
additional time for data gathering, analysis and/or further consideration is
warranted, the Chair may defer final action until later in the meeting and then
proceed to other agenda items. Continuing an item to another meeting shall only
occur upon motion, second, and vote of the Commission properly made and the
motion shall specify the date when the item will again be considered.

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SECTION 4.

ORDER OF PUBLIC HEARING

(a)

Sign-in forms are requested to be completed by persons wishing to speak, listing
printed name, phone number, and address of person wishing to speak, and
application number of the issue to be addressed.

(b)

Presentation by staff summarizing the item.

(c)

Presentation by applicant.

(d)

Testimony of citizens wishing to speak.

(e)

Concluding comments by applicant, if the Chair determines such are necessary;
Questions by Members.

(f)

Concluding comments by staff, if the Chair determines such are necessary;
Questions by Members.

(g)

Public hearing closed by Chair.

(h)

Discussion by Members.

(i)

Motion

(j)

Roll Call Vote

SECTION 5.

RECORD OF MEETINGS

The Commission shall keep a record (minutes) of all of its proceedings and this record shall
be available for public inspection at the office of the Department of Community
Development, King George County Administration Building, King George County,
Virginia, during normal working hours.
ARTICLE VI
CONDUCT OF PERSONS BEFORE THE COMMISSION
(a)

During all regular and special meetings of the Commission, the public may be
present and a specific time shall be reserved for receipt of public comments. At
other times, the public shall remain silent unless specifically invited by the Chair
to provide comment.

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(b)

Comments should be addressed to the Chair only regarding the matter before the
Commission. Where a comment is irrelevant, inflammatory, prejudicial, or
otherwise offensive, the Chair may instruct the Commission to “disregard” the
comment, which nevertheless remains in the public record.

(c)

During all work sessions of the Commission, the public may be present but shall
remain silent unless specifically invited by the Chair to provide comment.

(d)

During all Commission proceedings, members of the public have the obligation to
remain in civil order. Any conduct that interferes with the equitable rights of
another to provide comment or which interferes with a proper execution of
Commission affairs may be ruled by the Chair as “out-of-order" and the offending
person be directed by the Chair to remain silent. Once having been so directed, if
a person persists in disruptive conduct, the Chair may entertain a motion to “eject”
that individual from the Commission hearing or meeting. Where the person fails
to comply with the successful motion to eject, the Chair may then call upon civil
authority to physically remove the individual from the meeting place for the
duration of hearing or deliberation on that item.
ARTICLE VII
COMMITTEES

Standing or special committees may be established by the Commission to make studies or
carry out functions of the Commission; the members of the committees shall be appointed
by the Chair for the purposes and terms approved.

ARTICLE VIII
VOTING
SECTION 1.

QUORUM

(As set forth in §15.2-2215, Code of Virginia)

A majority of the Members shall constitute a quorum and no action of the Commission
shall be valid unless authorized by a majority vote of those present and voting. Unless
otherwise specified by the Chair, at his or her discretion, actions shall be by viva voice vote
with the vote of each Member recorded in the minutes.
SECTION 2.

LACK OF QUORUM

If a quorum is not present at the time set for the meeting, the Chair or Chair Pro tem shall
wait until there is a quorum. If no quorum is present after a reasonable time, and there
appears to be no prospect that a quorum will assemble, then the Chair or Chair Pro tem

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shall call the meeting to order, announce the absence of a quorum, and entertain a motion
to adjourn.
SECTION 3.

TIE VOTE

In the event of a tie vote, the motion shall have been defeated.

ARTICLE IX
INSTRUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The official instruments of the Commission are the record of notice, the agenda, adopted
resolutions, and the minutes of hearings and meetings. Where the Commission provides
advice to the legislative body or administrative agency, it does so by resolution. Any and
all materials submitted to the Commission regarding an item shall be available for
inspection by the public unless they are protected from disclosure by applicable provisions
of the Code of Virginia. All notices, agendas, requests, agency or consultant letters or
reports, citizen petitions, staff reports, minutes of hearings and meetings, and resolutions
shall constitute the documents of the Commission and shall be made a matter of public
record.

ARTICLE X
TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS
SECTION 1.

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Parliamentary procedure at Commission meetings shall be guided by the most recent
edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, as applicable to boards, except to the
extent set out otherwise in these bylaws, by law or as determined by the Commission.
SECTION 2.

SUSPENSION OF RULES

No rule of the Commission shall be suspended without the concurrence of three-fourths of
the Members present and such suspension shall be limited to the meeting then in progress.
SECTION 3.

AGENDA

The activities at any regular meeting of the Commission shall be in accordance with a
formal agenda. Such agenda shall be distributed to the Commission and made available to
the public prior to each meeting. The agenda and full Commissioner’s packet shall be
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provided a minimum of seven days prior to the meeting date. Any information not provided
to staff eleven (11) days prior to the meeting date shall not be considered; not withstanding
deadlines provided by Community Development staff for a complete application.
SECTION 4.

ORDER OF BUSINESS (REGULAR MEETINGS)

At regular meetings of the Commission, business shall be conducted in the following
manner:
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SECTION 5.

Call to order and roll call
Determination of Quorum
Approval of minutes of the last meeting(s)
Citizen comment period
Planning Commission Discussion on Public Comment
Public hearings
Special items deferred from previous meetings
Old business
New business
Staff reports
Committee reports
Commission reports and requests
Future business
Adjournment

ORDER OF BUSINESS (SPECIAL MEETINGS)

The order of business at special meetings shall be in accordance with the agenda prepared
by the Secretary for such special meetings.
SECTION 6.

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

Agendas may be amended and/or items added or deleted from the agenda, by majority vote
of the Members, unless such items require that lawful notice be given in advance.

ARTICLE XI
SEVERABILITY
Should any article of the Commission bylaws be found to be illegal, the remaining articles
shall remain in effect.

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ARTICLE XII
MODIFICATION OF BYLAWS
Modification of these Bylaws shall be approved by the Commission in regular session.
Proposals for modification shall be submitted to the Commission at a regular meeting and
shall be scheduled for consideration and action at the next regular meeting. An affirmative
vote of two-thirds of the entire Commission shall be required to modify the Bylaws.

Chairman: ___________________________ Adopted: ______________________

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ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION POLICY FOR THE
KING GEORGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Unless otherwise authorized in emergency circumstances pursuant to
Va. Code §2.2-3708.2 or other legal authority, Members may
participate in meetings by electronic communication means with
approval of a quorum that is physically assembled subject to the
following procedures:
1. On or before the day of a meeting, a Member seeking to
participate by electronic communication means shall notify the
Chair that they are unable to attend the meeting due to a temporary
or permanent medical condition (or disability) or a personal
matter. A medical condition (or disability) applies to a condition
of the Member or someone for whom they are a primary caregiver (if
providing care prevents physical attendance) and need not be
disclosed, but a personal matter must be identified with
specificity.
2. If participation by a member through electronic means is
approved by a vote of the quorum that is physically assembled, the
minutes will reflect:
The address or other reasonably identifiable geographic location
of the remote location from which the Member participates. The
remote location need not be open to the public.
If the Member participates due to a temporary or permanent medical
condition (or disability), such fact must be recorded in the
minutes without further elaboration. If the member participates
electronically because of a personal reason, the minutes must
reflect the specific nature of the personal matter cited by the
Member.
3. Participation of a Member through electronic means may
be disapproved for good cause (applied strictly and uniformly
regardless of the identity of the Member requesting remote
participation or the matters that will be considered or voted on
at the meeting) and must be disapproved in the event a personal
matter is cited as the reason for a request to participate
electronically and the same Member has participated electronically
for more than 25% of meetings expected to be held in a calendar
year (rounded up to the next whole number).
Electronic
participation due to personal or family medical condition
(disability) as provided above is not numerically limited by law,
but the competing legal necessity for the physical attendance of
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a quorum may constrain requests for electronic participation on
this basis.
If participation is disapproved, such disapproval
shall be recorded in the minutes with specificity. Disapproval to
participate remotely does not preclude a Member from viewing or
listening to a meeting without voting in the same manner as a
member of the general public.
4. Approval to participate electronically is contingent on
technical feasibility and may only be granted if the voice of the
remote participant can be heard by all persons at the primary or
central (physical) meeting location.
5. If the Chair seeks to participate electronically in a
meeting and such request is granted as provided above (and the
meeting is not wholly electronic as authorized by other law), the
Vice Chair shall act as presiding officer in the physical absence
of the Chair.

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Chair of the Planning Commission

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Date

King George County
Planning Commission

2026 Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Regular Meetings are scheduled for 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings begin at 6:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible
in the Board Room of the Revercomb Building
The Commission may schedule other meetings as needed.

ACTION MINUTES

King George County Planning Commission
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission
Members Present

Denise Flatley, Chair
Shawn Palivoda, Vice Chair
Brett Maffett
Ian Fox
Joseph DaCorta
Gary Kendrick
Roger Kniceley
Peyton Moncure

A Quorum was established.
Staff Present

Invocation & Pledge

Kelli LeDuc, Community Development Director
Kenneth Vaughan, Zoning Administrator
Richard Stuart, County Attorney
Matt Smolnik, County Administrator

Mr. Flatley led the Pledge.
Mr. Palivoda led the Innovation

Approval of Minutes and Agenda

The minutes from November 12, 2025, meeting were approved 60-2, with Ms. Moncure and Mr. Maffett abstaining.

Public Comment
Navy Liaison

Public Hearing

None.
Mr. Lynch updated the commission about the addition of 455 acres
to Caledon State Park. He also attended the Virginia Military
Advisory Council Meeting.

Ms. LeDuc presented a brief overview of Application Z-2025-00304,
Powhatan Road Solar Farm, LLC

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ACTION MINUTES

King George County Planning Commission
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Cara Romaine presented on behalf of the applicant.
Public Comment was provided by the following:
Thomas Thompson—For
Larry Carr, landowner—For
Dustin Green—For
Tony Scaramozzi—For
Carol Greeley—For but has noise concerns.
James Shaw—For
Adriana Hernandez-Against, noise and traffic concerns.
Dustin Clutter—Against, noise and loss of income concerns from her
horse training business at Powhatan Plantation.
Mike Morrisette—For
Parry Carr, landowner—For
The commission held a discussion and a question-and-answer period
with the applicant.
Mr. Fox made a motion to adopt resolution PC-19-25 to forward
application Z-2025-00304 to the King George County BOS with a
favorable recommendation. He also moved that the planning
commission finds this project to be in substantial accord with the
comprehensive plan.
Seconded by Mr. Kendrick.
The motion passed 7:1

Staff Report

Ms. LeDuc presented the staff report.
The commission discussed the upcoming comprehensive plan review.
They asked staff to work on another joint meeting with the BOS to
discuss the scope and goals for the comprehensive plan update.

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ACTION MINUTES

King George County Planning Commission
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Commission Reports

Adjournment

The commission held a discussion with Lisa Beiver on alternative
models for county-based land conservation. Further presentation will
be given at the next meeting. Ms. Beiver works for the Northern Neck
Land Conservancy.

Mr. Palivoda made a motion to adjourn to Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at
6:30pm.
Seconded by Mr. Fox . The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10pm.
The verbatim minutes can be found HERE
The recording of the meeting can be found HERE

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M.
BOARD ROOM OF THE REVERCOMB BUILDING
10459 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
KING GEORGE, VA 22485

STAFF MEMORANDUM
TO:

King George County Planning Commission

SUBJECT:

Consideration of exception request from Section 10-3-7 (a)(2) of the King George
County Subdivision Ordinance regarding Block Length

__________________________________________________________________________________________
REQUEST
Representatives from Bowman and landowners from SE Ventures, Inc. have requested an exception to
the 600’ block length requirement for one of the proposed streets in the conceptual Eagle Bay
Subdivision on Tax Parcel 14-71. The exception is requested in accordance with Section 10-1-8 of the
King George County Subdivision Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Planning Commission:

January 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m., County Boardroom

Board of Supervisors:

To Be Determined

BACKGROUND
The applicants are requesting an exception in accordance with Article X, Division 1, Section 10-1-8, to
the block length requirement outlined in Section 10-3-7. This section states that the maximum block
length in a residential subdivision located in an R-1 zoning district is 600 feet.
The applicants request an exception to the 600’ block length in order to connect the road within the
proposed subdivision. A connected road will better serve on-site traffic and provide connectivity and
maneuverability, which is desired within the development. It will provide additional access to areas
within the development, decreasing response time for emergency vehicles and reducing traffic on
adjacent streets.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M.
BOARD ROOM OF THE REVERCOMB BUILDING
10459 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
KING GEORGE, VA 22485

Please see attached conceptual schematic plans showing the road layout with and without the block
length exception.
ORDINANCE SECTION REGARDING VARIATIONS, EXCEPTIONS AND APPEALS:
Section 10-1-8. - Variations, Exceptions, and Appeals.
(A) Variations and exceptions to the provisions of this Article shall be taken to the Planning
Commission for recommendation and final decision by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with
Article III, Permits and Applications, Division 10, Public Hearings and Notifications, of this Ordinance.
(B) Appeals to any decisions made by the Agent, regarding the requirements of this Article, shall be
taken to the Planning Commission for recommendation and final decision by the Board of Supervisors
in accordance with Article III, Permits and Applications, Division 10, Public Hearings and
Notifications, of this Ordinance
COMMENTS FROM REVIEWING AGENCIES
Staff sent this exception request and information to all County and State reviewing agencies, and their
comments are as follows:
King George Fire & Rescue Chief: In follow up from our recent Development Committee meeting
and having reviewed the applicant’s exception request regarding the 600 ft. block length requirement.
It is in my opinion that granting this exception would provide for a more seamless and faster response
time in the event of an emergency in this proposed development. I see no problems or concerns from
our Department if this exception request is approved.
County Attorney: No concerns
Environmental Programs Manager: I do not have any comments for this exception request. This
exception seems to eliminate some future wetland impacts on the southern portion of the development
on proposed lots.
County Administrator: I do not have any concerns with the request made by Bowman on behalf of
their client. The exception will allow for an easier traffic flow through the neighborhood, plus it does
not lead to any additional lots in the development.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M.
BOARD ROOM OF THE REVERCOMB BUILDING
10459 COURTHOUSE DRIVE
KING GEORGE, VA 22485

VDOT: This office has received the applicant’s exception request dated 11-14-25 as received on 11-1925 per the minimum standards, and we have noted that this is a request for an exception to the County’s
minimum 600’ block length requirements. The Department has no objections to the approval of this
request as it will allow the developer to meet VDOT’s SSAR connectivity requirements, provide two
(2) points of ingress/egress for the proposed subdivision, and avoid added street maintenance of an
additional cul-de-sac that would be required to meet the block length requirement.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS FOR EAGLE BAY BLOCK LENGTH EXCEPTION REQUEST
1. I move to adopt Resolution No. PC-01-26 to forward the block length exception request
submitted by Bowman on behalf of SE Ventures, Inc. to the King George County Board of
Supervisors with a favorable recommendation.
OR
2. I move to forward the block length exception request submitted by Bowman on behalf of SE
Ventures, Inc. to the King George County Board of Supervisors with an unfavorable
recommendation for the following reasons:
a. ______________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________
Attachments:
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Letter and exhibits from applicant
Resolution PC-01-26

Copies to:
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Applicant
File
Public Hearing Binder

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PC-01-26
PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF KING GEORGE
VIRGINIA
At the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the County of King George, in the
Boardroom of the Administration Building in King George, Virginia, on the 13th day of January,
2026:
Commissioner:

Vote:

Joseph Dacorta
Peyton Moncure
Gary Kendrick
Bret Maffett
Denise Flatley
Roger Kniceley
Shawn Palivoda
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Motion was made by ______, seconded by ________, which carried _____, to adopt the following
resolution:
A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
A REQUEST BY BOWMAN AND SE VENTURES, INC
TO ALLOW FOR AN EXCEPTION FROM SECTION 10-3-7 (A)(2) OF THE
KING GEORGE COUNTY CODE FOR A PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT (EAGLE BAY SUBDIVISION) ON TAX PARCEL 14-71
WHEREAS, Bowman (Applicant) and SE Ventures, Inc. (Landowner) have submitted a
request for Exception pursuant to Section 10-1-8 of the King George County Ordinance dated
November 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, said request is to allow for an exception to the maximum 600’ block length
requirement for one of the proposed streets in the conceptual Eagle Bay Subdivision on Tax Map
& Parcel 14-71; and

WHEREAS, the King George County Planning Commission has evaluated the exception
request and finds that approval of the request would address, protect, and promote public
convenience, necessity, general welfare, connectivity, and good zoning practices in the County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on this, the 13th day of January, 2026, by the
King George County Planning Commission, the Exception request submitted by Bowman and SE
Ventures, Inc. be forwarded to the King George County Board of Supervisors with a
recommendation of approval.

Attested:

______________________________________
Chairman
King George County Planning Commission

Community Development

DIRECTOR’S REPORT – JANUARY 2026 – PLANNING COMMISSION

Department Staff:
Planning/Zoning
Kelli Le Duc, Director of Community
Development, Subdivision Agent
Kenneth Vaughan, Jr., Zoning Administrator,
Senior Planner
Lucie Tuthill, Planner

Building
Rick Herron, Building Official
Travis Self, Deputy Building Official
Kyle Wagner, Building Inspector
Charles Bullock, Building Inspector
Permit Technicians
Chandi Arellano, Senior Permit
Technician/Office Manager
Jazmyne Sigmon, Permit Technician

GIS
Kyle Conboy, GIS Manager
Dave Birge, GIS Analyst
Environmental Programs
Michael Randall, Env Programs Manager
December Permit intake:

Current Month YTD
Residential Permits

Monthly Total

Last Month YTD Total

Total

New SF Dwellings

6

103

109

Duplex/ Triplex

0

0

0

Townhouse

0

0

0

Apt. Build

0

0

0

Occupancy Permits

2

146

148

Deck/Porch/Sunroom

4

78

82

Garage/Shed

6

38

44

Finished Basement

3

39

42

Pool

0

17

17

Solar Panels

4

49

53

Elec/Plumb/Mech

19

160

179

Amendments

4

170

174

Misc. Building

8

106

114
Current Month YTD

Commercial Permits

Monthly Total

Last Month YTD Total

Total

New Commercial

0

3

3

Misc. Commercial

6

77

83

Current Month YTD
Other

Monthly Total

Last Month YTD Total

Total

Public W/S

0

24

24

Private Wells

6

75

81

Demo

3

78

82

Farm Exemption Permits

0

21

21

Zoning Permits/Home
Occupation

5

109

114

Total Permits (this includes
connections to the Service
Authority System)

70

1228

1298

Planning and

Boundary Line

Zoning
Applications

Adjustments/Single
Lot Subdivisions

Major
Subdivisions

Minor Subdivision

Family
Subdivisions

Site Plans and
Land Disturbance
Permits

December 2024

0

4

4

4

1

December 2025

0

1

0

0

4

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December Inspections:
Month

Number of
Inspections

Daily Average

December 2021

433

18.83

December 2022

516

27.16

December 2023

426

18.52

December 2024

348

15.82

December 2025

220

10.85

Current Rezoning Requests & Special Exceptions Applications:
Davis Hill Development/Daisy Lane Solar, Tax Map 15, Parcel 16. Application is for a Special Exception for a solar
energy, medium scale facility. (Planning Commission recommended approval. BOS public hearing held June 3,
2025, with action deferred.)
Green Energy Ventures, Tax Map 21 Parcels 49 & 73 and Tax Map 22 Parcel 46A from A-1 to Industrial (I) with
proffers. Tax Map 22, Parcel 49A to be included in proffer statement. Proposed uses include a data center, water
treatment plant, and other industrial uses. The applicant is Green Energy Ventures, LLC. Planning Commission
forwarded an unfavorable recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. BOS Public Hearing scheduled for
1/20/26.
Fowler Hauling and Home Delivery, Tax Map 33-51 and 33-51A. Application is for a Rezoning and future boundary
line adjustment for an existing business. (awaiting resubmittal from applicant).
Powhatan Road Solar Special Exception, Tax Map 32-1. Application is for a Special Exception for a solar energy,
medium scale facility. (PC recommended approval, BOS Presentation scheduled for 01/20/26).
Westbrooke Homes Rezoning/Arnold’s Corner, Tax Map 24, Parcels 15J, 15S, 15T, 15F, 15N, 15B. Request to
conditionally rezone 19.01 acres from R-1 and R-3 to R-3 and C-1. Proposed development of 121 single family
attached townhome units, 8,500 SF of commercial retail space and 3,582 SF of commercial fast food restaurant
space with drive thru. The property is accessed by Route 3 Kings Highway and Hoover Drive. Public Water and
Sewer. Proffers, Fiscal Impact Analysis and Traffic Impact Analysis provided. (Awaiting resubmittal from applicant)

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