2025-05-28 Minutes BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES MAY 28, 2025
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5 p.m. Work Session - Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road
A video recording of this meeting may be viewed at
https://www.chesterfield.gov/244/Agendas-and-Minutes.
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr., Chair
Dr. Mark S. Miller, Vice Chair
Ms. Jessica L. Schneider
Mr. James M. Holland
Mr. Kevin P. Carroll
Dr. Joseph P. Casey
County Administrator
Mr. Ingle called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Holland,
the Board approved the minutes of the April 23, 2025,
Board of Supervisors meeting, as submitted.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
2. Requests to Postpone Agenda Items and Additions, Deletions or Changes in the Order of Presentation
There were no requests to postpone agenda items and
additions, deletions or changes in the order of
presentation.
3. Everyday Excellence - Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Karl Leonard introduced Alexander Nees, who
was present to be recognized for his consistent
dedication, reliability, and outstanding performance
while efficiently conducting mail runs each day to
multiple locations throughout the county complex,
ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and
with a high degree of punctuality.
Board members expressed their appreciation to Mr.
Nees for all that he does to support the Sheriff's
Office day in and day out.
Following Mr. Nees's recognition, Sheriff Leonard
introduced Delegate Carrie Coyner, who read and
presented House Resolution 808 honoring the work of
the HARP program at the Chesterfield County Jail.
Several staff members of HARP were present to receive
the resolution. Delegate Coyner congratulated and
thanked them for the very important work that they do
to not only help addicts recover, but also bring
awareness to the public through the "I Never Thought
It'd Be Me" program.
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Board members spoke highly of the HARP program and
encouraged middle schools to bring the "I Never
Thought It'd Be Me" program to their students.
4. Work Sessions
A. Sheriff's Office Annual Update
Sheriff Leonard provided the Board with an annual update on
the activities and initiatives of the Sheriff's Office.
Board members expressed appreciation for the many
ways the Sheriff's Office contributes to public
safety.
B. Consent Agenda Highlights
Mr. Jesse Smith provided details of various consent
agenda items on the evening agenda.
5. Reports
A. Reports on the Status of District Improvement
Operating and Capital Funds, General Fund Unassigned
Balance and Debt Policy Ratios, and Investments
The Board approved the Reports on the Status of
District Improvement Operating and Capital Funds,
General Fund Unassigned Balance and Debt Policy
Ratios, and Investments.
B. Report on Planning Commission's Substantial Accord
Determination for the Roxshire Neighborhood Park
The Board approved the Report on Planning
Commission's Substantial Accord Determination for the
Roxshire Neighborhood Park.
6. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
There were no speakers on unscheduled matters at this
time.
The Board took a brief recess at 5:49 p.m.
6 p.m. Evening Session - Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road
Reconvening:
7. Invocation by the Honorable Mark S. Miller, Midlothian District Supervisor
The Honorable Mark S. Miller, Midlothian District
Supervisor, gave the invocation.
8. Pledge of Allegiance Led by Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator
Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
9. County Administration Update
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The County Administration Update included the
following:
o Announcement of the Treasurer's Office achieving
Office Accreditation through the Treasurers'
Association of Virginia (TAV); and
o Recognition of Economic Development Deputy
Director Jake Elder for being an inaugural
recipient of Virginia Business Magazine's Top
Forty Under 40 award.
10. Board Member Reports
Board members announced and provided details of
several community meetings and county-related events
they attended recently.
11. Resolutions and Special Recognitions
A. Recognition of 2025 Spring Government Citizens
Academy Graduates
Ms. Kelly Dale, Community Engagement Coordinator,
introduced recent graduates of the 2025 Spring
Government Citizens Academy, who were present to be
recognized and receive their certificates. She stated
the academy offers Chesterfield residents the
opportunity to learn about their local government
through interactive sessions. She further stated
during the nine-week program, participants receive a
comprehensive look at programs and learn directly
from department leaders and members of the Board of
Supervisors about local government operations.
Patterson Brown, member of the academy class,
addressed the Board to give his perspective on what
he learned over the course of the academy.
12. New Business
A. Claim of Branscome Operating LLC regarding Contract
#ADMN21000141 for Route 10 (Whitepine to Frith)
Widening, VDOT Project No. 0010-020-688, C501, UPC
#104889, Federal Aid No. RSTP-5A27(546).
County Attorney Jeff Mincks provided the Board with
details of the claim of Branscome Operating LLC
regarding Contract #ADMN21000141 for Route 10
(Whitepine to Frith) Widening, VDOT Project No. 0010-
020-688, C501, UPC #104889, Federal Aid No. RSTP-
5A27(546). He stated staff recommended denial of the
claim.
Jim Harvey, an attorney with Woods Rogers, presented
Branscome's claim to the Board. He stated Branscome's
request was for the Board to either postpone a
decision on the claim and direct county staff to
engage in mediation or approve the claim.
Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
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information provided during the presentation.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board denied the claim of Branscome Operating LLC
regarding Contract #ADMN21000141 for Route 10
(Whitepine to Frith) Widening, VDOT Project No. 0010-
020-688, C501, UPC #104889, Federal Aid No. RSTP-
5A27(546).
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
B. Appointments
1. Chesterfield Community Services Board
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board nominated/appointed Ryan James, Midlothian
District, to serve as an at-large representative on
the Chesterfield Community Services Board, whose
partial term is effective June 1, 2025, and will
expire December 31, 2026.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
2. Chesterfield County Airport Advisory Board
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Carroll,
the Board nominated/appointed Shandra Cain, Dale
District, to serve as the Dale District
representative on the Chesterfield County Airport
Advisory Board, whose partial term is effective May
29, 2025, and will expire May 22, 2027.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
3. Preservation Committee
On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Carroll,
the Board nominated/appointed Lindsay Cassada,
Midlothian District, to serve as an at-large
representative on the Preservation Committee, whose
partial term is effective immediately and will expire
March 8, 2026.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
C. Consent Items (12.C.1.-12.C.11.)
1. Adoption of Resolutions
a. Recognizing Firefighter James E. Blackman,
Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Department, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
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WHEREAS, Firefighter James E. Blackman retired from
the Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Department on April 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Blackman completed recruit
school #30 and has faithfully served the residents of
Chesterfield County for twenty-four years in various
assignments as a firefighter at the Manchester,
Clover Hill, Phillips, River’s Bend, and Winterpock
stations; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Blackman served as a member of
the Truck 7 workgroup in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Blackman served as a founding
member of the Marine Incident Response Team beginning
in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Blackman was awarded a Lifesave
Award and a Unit Citation Award for his involvement
in the successful outcome of a patient who was
suffering cardiac arrest on February 17, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Blackman was awarded a Lifesave
Award and a Unit Citation Award for his involvement
in the successful outcome of a resident trapped and
unable to escape their home due to a structure fire
on August 14, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Blackman was awarded a Unit
Lifesave Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient suffering cardiac arrest on
November 20, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Blackman was awarded an EMS Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient who was having trouble breathing
on October 29, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Blackman was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of two patients trapped in a vehicle accident
involving a tree on January 1, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the valuable
contributions of Firefighter James E. Blackman,
expresses the appreciation of all residents for his
service to the County, and extends appreciation for
his dedicated service and congratulations upon his
retirement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
b. Recognizing Lieutenant John Frasier,
Sheriff's Office, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Lieutenant John Frasier has faithfully
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served the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office for
20 years; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Frasier was hired on July 19,
2004, and assigned to the Correctional Services as a
Jail Deputy; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Frasier joined the Chesterfield
County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy and faithfully
served under former Sheriffs Clarence G. Williams and
Dennis S. Proffitt, and current Sheriff Karl S.
Leonard; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Frasier has received numerous
letters of appreciation from judges, his supervisors,
and other internal departments expressing their
gratitude for his professionalism, positive attitude,
demeanor, and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Frasier has received Employee of
the Quarter Awards for his high degree of ethics, his
work habits, and taking the necessary courses to
enhance his contribution to the Sheriff’s Office; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Frasier has volunteered to help
community service with the Cadet Safety Camp,
Driver’s License Program, Summer Camp Program,
multiple Food Banks, Christmas Mother, Chesterfield
County Fair, and Watch D.O.G.S.; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Frasier’s professionalism and
extensive knowledge has received constant praise from
judges and his peers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the
outstanding contributions of Lieutenant John Frasier,
expresses the appreciation of all residents for his
service to Chesterfield County and extends
appreciation for his dedicated service to the county
and congratulations upon his retirement, as well as
best wishes for a long and happy retirement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
c. Recognizing Firefighter Kevin W. Ramsey,
Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Department, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Firefighter Kevin W. Ramsey retired from the
Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Department on June 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey completed Recruit School
#27 in 1998 and faithfully served the residents of
Chesterfield County for 27 years in various
assignments as a Firefighter at the Dale, Ettrick,
Buford, Bensley, Centralia, and Matoaca, Fire and EMS
Stations; and
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WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey served as a member of the
Chesterfield Fire and EMS Technical Rescue Team from
February 2012 to June 2025; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a two-year-old pediatric patient who was
choking on June 24,2001; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded Unit Citation
Awards for his involvement in the successful outcome
of patients suffering cardiac arrest on September 6,
2001, and on August 3, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a 13-year-old who was trapped under a tree
that had fallen into his house on Hill Road on
September 25, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient involved in a tree trimming
accident on June 2, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a tree service worker trapped due to a
harness malfunction on Aspen Avenue on March 1,2010;
and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient who fell into a well on January
29, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a victim who was trapped under a vehicle
on June 18, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
delivery of a healthy baby boy on September 6, 2021;
and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
extrication of a driver involved in a motor vehicle
accident on April 7, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Ramsey was awarded an EMS Life
Save Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient suffering cardiac arrest on
September 6, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the valuable
contributions of Firefighter Kevin W. Ramsey, and
expresses the appreciation of all residents for his
service to the County, and extends appreciation for
his dedicated service and congratulations upon his
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retirement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
d. Recognizing Firefighter Kristian Q.
Andersen, Fire and Emergency Medical
Services Department, Upon His Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Firefighter Kristian Q. Andersen retired
from the Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical
Services Department on May 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen completed Recruit
School #35 in 2004 and faithfully served the
residents of Chesterfield County for 20 years in
various assignments as a Firefighter at the
Manchester, Buford, Airport, Centralia, and Beach,
Fire and EMS Stations; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen served as a member of
the Chesterfield Fire and EMS Hazardous Materials
Response Team from December 2006 to June 2022; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen served as an Advanced
Life Support (ALS) provider beginning in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of residents trapped due to a structure fire
on Trickling Creek Road on March 2, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen was awarded a Unit
Citation Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a structure fire on Glass Road on April
16, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen was awarded a Unit
Lifesave Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient suffering cardiac arrest on
August 17,2019; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen was awarded a Unit
Lifesave Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient suffering cardiac arrest at the
Chesterfield County Courthouse on August 3, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen was awarded a Unit
Lifesave Award for his involvement in the successful
outcome of a patient who was found with multiple
gunshot wounds to the chest on January 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen was awarded a
Certificate of Commendation for his involvement in
the successful outcome of a pediatric Mass Casualty
Incident involving seven children at John Randolph
Medical Center on March 23, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Andersen was recognized as the
Career Firefighter of the Year for the year 2019 for
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his involvement in the refurbishment process of the
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting apparatus, and his
involvement in the development of flammable liquids
training for the Central Virginia Flammable Liquids
Incident Response Task Force.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes the valuable
contributions of Firefighter Paramedic Kristian Q.
Andersen, and expresses the appreciation of all
residents for his service to the County, and extends
appreciation for his dedicated service and
congratulations upon his retirement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
e. Recognizing Martha Reiss, Accounting
Department, Upon Her Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mrs. Martha Reiss retired on May 1, 2025,
after providing more than 28 years of dedicated and
faithful service to Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reiss began her career in public
service with Chesterfield County as a Senior
Accountant in April 1982; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reiss held the position of Budget
Analyst from 1990-1994, Senior Budget Analyst from
2002-2014, and Principal Utilities Accountant from
2014 to 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reiss joined Accounting in 2018 as a
Financial Reporting Analyst III and was promoted to a
Financial Reporting Analyst IV in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reiss was responsible for financial
reporting and accounting services for County and
School funds, including the fair and accurate
presentation of financial statements for those funds,
ensuring compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles, Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting
Standards Board pronouncements, and state and federal
requirements; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reiss dedicated herself to ensuring the
fiscal integrity of the financial records of the
county and school system, bringing a high level of
professionalism and standards to the department, and
contributing to the county receiving and maintaining
a triple-AAA credit rating; and
WHEREAS, with Mrs. Reiss’s contribution and
dedication, Chesterfield County has continuously
received the Certificate of Achievement in Financial
Reporting from the GFOA for all the years of her
tenure; and
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Reiss contributed to the implementation
of numerous GASB standards including improving
accounting and information reporting for leases by
governments using a single model under GASB 87,
Leases, in 2022, and implementing uniform accounting
and financial reporting requirements for
subscription-based information technology
arrangements (SBITAs)under GASB 96, Subscription-
Based Information Technology Arrangements, in 2023;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reiss’s commitment to providing the
highest possible level of service through her
dedication, commitment to excellence, professional
contributions, and leadership qualities have left an
indelible mark on the Accounting Department and her
colleagues who have enjoyed working with her during
the past 7 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes Mrs. Martha
Reiss for her almost 29 years of distinguished
service to Chesterfield County, and extends sincere
best wishes for a long, healthy, and happy
retirement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
f. Recognizing Corporal Dellwynn B. Oxendine,
Police Department, Upon Her Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Corporal Dellwynn B. Oxendine retired from
the Chesterfield County Police Department on June 1,
2025, after providing over 22 years of quality
service to the residents of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine began her career with the
Chesterfield Police Department as a pre-certified
Police Officer with three years of previous law
enforcement experience and faithfully served the
county as a Police Officer First Class, Senior Police
Officer, Master Police Officer, Career Police Officer
and Corporal; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine also served during her
tenure as a School Resource Officer, Evidence
Technician, Field Training Officer, and Crisis
Intervention Team instructor; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine earned an Achievement
Award for her efforts in the implementation and
evaluation of body worn camera usage by reviewing
proposals and providing pertinent information from a
patrol perspective; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine received a Unit Citation
as a member of the Community Police Unit, attending
various meetings, ceremonies for schools and art
centers, providing life changing experiences and
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learning opportunities to the county’s youth
population despite the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine received a Unit Citation
as a member of the Community Engagement Unit, which
is responsible for planning National Night Out, the
goal of the event being to humanize the badge and
encourage citizens to feel secure around police
personnel; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine was known for her
dedication to gaining of the trust of vulnerable
population members of the community, including
coordinating and participating in functions for group
homes and senior residence communities; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine is recognized for her
unwavering spirit to assist those in need, including
those experiencing a mental health crisis, by
applying her training and experience, along with her
approachable demeanor to achieve peaceful
resolutions; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine is recognized for her
effective communication skills and compassionate
nature; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine has received numerous
letters of commendation, thanks and appreciation from
supervisors and residents for services rendered; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Oxendine has provided the
Chesterfield County Police Department with many years
of loyal and dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of
Supervisors will miss Corporal Oxendine's diligent
service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes Corporal
Dellwynn B. Oxendine and extends on behalf of its
members and the residents of Chesterfield County,
appreciation for her service to the county,
congratulations upon her retirement, and best wishes
for a long and happy retirement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
g. Recognizing Doneva "Donnie" A. Dalton,
Police Department, Upon Her Retirement
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Doneva “Donnie” A. Dalton will retire from
the Chesterfield County Police Department on June 1,
2025 after providing nearly 30 years of outstanding
quality service to the residents of Chesterfield
County, 17 of which were with Police; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton began her career with the county
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beginning in 1995 as an Office Assistant with
Chesterfield County Public Schools, and in 2008,
joined the Police Department and served as a Senior
Office Assistant, Secretary, Administrative Secretary
and Administrative Assistant; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton served at three schools
including Manchester High School, Providence Middle
School, and Manchester Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton was presented with a Chief’s
Commendation recognizing her unmatched work ethic,
immeasurable dedication and total commitment during
her entire time with the police department and for
quietly and diligently going above and beyond the
call of duty without hesitation when assigned to the
Internal Affairs Department, making herself available
if needed on nights, weekends and while on vacation;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton volunteered to assist with the
Body Worn Camera project to gain a better
understanding how this new process would affect the
Police Department and the job functions and
responsibilities within the Internal Affairs
Department; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton volunteered for many years on
the Awards Ceremony Committee, the Police Memorial
Ceremony Committee, Volunteer Recognition Ceremony,
Promotional Ceremony and consistently assisted with
the National Night Out event; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton served as the secretary to the
Towing Advisory Board and kept minutes for all
meetings; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton donned the costume and became
“McGruff the Crime Dog” on multiple occasions for the
annual National Night Out event while she worked in
the police Community Services Division; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton was consistently recognized by
her supervisors as being the consummate professional
and dedicated team player; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dalton has provided the Chesterfield
County Police Department with many years of loyal and
dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of
Supervisors will miss Mrs. Dalton's diligent service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors publicly recognizes
Doneva “Donnie” A. Dalton and extends on behalf of
its members and the residents of Chesterfield County,
appreciation for her service to the county,
congratulations upon her retirement, and best wishes
for a long and happy retirement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
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h. Confirming Official Intent to Reimburse
Public Utility Expenditures With Proceeds
of Bonds
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF A BORROWING
WHEREAS, the County of Chesterfield, Virginia (the
“County”), intends to undertake certain capital
improvement projects for the County for public
utility purposes, including but not limited to [(a)
building improvements, (b) land acquisition and (c)
site improvements] (collectively, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, plans for the Project have advanced, and the
County expects to advance its own funds to pay
expenditures related to the Project (the
“Expenditures”) prior to incurring indebtedness and
to receive reimbursement for such Expenditures from
proceeds of tax-exempt bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA:
1. The County intends to utilize the proceeds of
one or more series of tax-exempt bonds (the “Bonds”)
in an amount not currently expected to exceed
$200,000,000 to pay the costs of the Project.
2. The County intends the proceeds of the Bonds be
used to reimburse the County for Expenditures made on
or after the date no more than 60 days prior to the
date hereof. The County reasonably expects on the
date hereof it will reimburse the Expenditures with
the proceeds of the Bonds or other debt.
3. Each Expenditure was or will be, unless
otherwise approved by bond counsel, either (a) of a
type properly chargeable to a capital account under
general federal income tax principles (determined in
each case as of the date of the Expenditure), (b) a
cost of issuance with respect to the Bonds, (c) a
nonrecurring item not customarily payable from
current revenues or (d) a grant to a party not
related to or an agent of the County so long as such
grant does not impose any Bond or condition (directly
or indirectly) to repay any amount to or for the
benefit of the County.
4. The County intends to make a reimbursement
allocation, which is a written allocation by the
County that evidences the County’s use of proceeds of
the Bonds to reimburse an Expenditure, no later than
18 months after the later of the date on which the
Expenditure is paid or the Project is placed in
service or abandoned, but in no event more than three
years after the date on which the Expenditure is
paid. The County recognizes exceptions are available
for certain “preliminary expenditures,” costs of
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issuance, certain de minimis amounts, expenditures by
“small issuers” (based on the year of issuance and
not the year of expenditure) and expenditures for
construction of at least five years.
5. The County intends the adoption of this
resolution confirms the “official intent” within the
meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2
promulgated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended.
6. This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its passage.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
2. Real Property Requests
a. Acceptance of Parcels of Land
1. Acceptance of Parcels of Land Adjacent
to Meadowville Road and Meadowville
Lane from Lego Manufacturing Richmond
Inc. and Topsoe Soec Production US
Inc.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board accepted the conveyances of three parcels of
land containing a total of 0.100 acres adjacent to
Meadowville Road and Meadowville Lane from Lego
Manufacturing Richmond Inc. and Topsoe Soec
Production US Inc. and authorized the County
Administrator to execute the deeds.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
2. Acceptance of Parcels of Land Adjacent
to Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham
Road from Midlothian Depot, LLC
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board accepted the conveyance of three parcels of
land containing a total of 9,494 square feet/0.218
acres adjacent to Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham
Road from Midlothian Depot, LLC and authorized the
County Administrator to execute the deed.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
3. Acceptance of a Parcel of Land
Adjacent to Courthouse Road from the
Trustees of Good News Free Will
Baptist Church
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land
containing 0.167 acres adjacent to Courthouse Road
from the Trustees of Good News Free Will Baptist
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Church and authorized the County Administrator to
execute the deed.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
b. Requests to Quitclaim
1. Request to Quitclaim a Sewer Easement,
Temporary Construction Easements, and
a Portion of a Drainage Easement
Across Property Owned by 5100
Courthouse Road LLC
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute a
quitclaim deed to quitclaim a sewer easement,
temporary construction easements, and a portion of a
drainage easement, across property owned by 5100
Courthouse Road LLC.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
2. Request to Quitclaim Water Easements
Across the Property Owned by
Consolidated Sales Company,
Incorporated
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute a
quitclaim deed to quitclaim water easements across
the property owned by Consolidated Sales Company,
Incorporated.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
c. Requests for Permission
1. Request Permission to Allow a Private
Water Service Within a Proposed
Private Water Easement to Serve the
Property at 11901 Silbyrd Drive
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board granted permission to allow a private water
service within a new private water easement to serve
property at 11901 Silbyrd Drive and authorized the
County Administrator to execute the water connection
agreement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
2. Request Permission to Allow a Private
Sewer Service Within a Proposed
Private Sewer Easement to Serve the
Property at 8063 Sykes Road
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On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board granted permission to allow a private sewer
service within a new private sewer easement to serve
property at 8063 Sykes Road and authorized the County
Administrator to execute the sewer connection
agreement.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
3. Set Public Hearing for June 25, 2025
a. To Consider a Siting Agreement with Hermon
Energy
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board set June 25, 2025, as the date for a public
hearing to consider a siting agreement with Hermon
Energy.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
b. To Consider the Quitclaim of a Portion of
County Right-Of-Way Adjacent to Warbro Road
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board set June 25, 2025, as the date to hold a public
hearing to consider the quitclaim of a portion of
right-of-way adjacent to Warbro Road.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
c. To Consider the Lease of County Property at
3401 Courthouse Road
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board set June 25, 2025, as the date to hold a public
hearing to consider the lease of county property at
3401 Courthouse Road to New Cingular Wireless PCS,
LLC (AT&T).
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
d. To Consider a Lease Amendment for County
Property at 11730 River Road
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board set June 25, 2025, as the date to hold a public
hearing to consider a lease amendment for County
property at 11730 River Road with New Cingular
Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) at the Union Branch Tower.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
e. To Consider the Conveyance of an
Underground Easement to Southside Electric
Cooperative at Lake Chesdin Park
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board set June 25, 2025, as the date to hold a public
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hearing to consider the conveyance of a 20’
underground easement to Southside Electric
Cooperative at Lake Chesdin Park.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
4. Appropriation of Funds for the Fall Line
Trail: Route 1 (Dwight Avenue – Gettings Lane)
Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board appropriated $184,192 in anticipated Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) reimbursements
for the Fall Line Trail: Route 1 (Dwight Avenue –
Gettings Lane) Project.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
5. Appropriation of State Bonus Funds for Standards
of Quality (SOQ) Funded Instructional Positions
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board appropriated $6,722,732 to the School Operating
Fund and $60,876 to the Appomattox Regional
Governor's School for the purpose of providing one-
time state-funded bonus payments to SOQ-funded
instructional positions.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
6. Authorization of Receipt and Appropriation of
VDEM Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board NG911
Additional Funding Grant
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board authorized the acceptance and appropriation of
grant funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency
Management's 9-1-1 Services Board, NG911 Additional
Funding Grant, in the amount of $358,008.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
7. Authorization of Receipt and Appropriation of
Funds from the Department of Behavioral Health &
Developmental Services to Expand Community-Based
Treatment for Substance Use and Dependence
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board approved the receipt and appropriation of
$381,793 in additional State General Fund support for
the Community Services Board to expand Community
Based Treatment for substance use and dependence.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
8. Authorization to Execute a Lease Amendment for
the Swift Creek Police Station
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board authorized the County Administrator to execute
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a lease amendment for the Swift Creek Police Station
located at 6812 and 6816 Woodlake Commons Loop.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
9. Award of Requirements Contract for Building
Commissioning Services
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board authorized the Director of Procurement to award
a contract to Facility Dynamics, RMF Engineering,
Inc., Smart Building Strategies, and Bureau Veritas
North for Commissioning Authority Services for County
and Schools construction, renovation, and major
maintenance projects.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
10. Award of Construction Contract and Potential
Change Orders for the Rockwood Park Athletic
Fields Improvements Project
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board authorized the Director of Procurement to award
a construction contract for $2,944,383.05 to The
LandTek Group, LLC and approve all necessary change
orders, up to the amount budgeted for the project.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
11. Acceptance of State Roads
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the streets meet the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the streets described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Project / Subdivision: Enon Station Section 1 Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Additions Reason for Change: New Streets
Street Name and/or Route Number Enon Station Drive, State Route Number 8637
From: Enon Station Place, (Route 8638)
To: 0.08 miles northeast of Enon Station Place,
(Route 8638), a distance of 0.08 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 305, Page 95
Right of Way width (feet) = 48
Enon Station Drive, State Route Number 8637
From: Enon Church Road, (Route 746)
To: 0.19 miles east of Enon Church Road, (Route
746), a distance of 0.19 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 305, Page 95
Right of Way width (feet) = 48 Enon Station Drive, State Route Number 8637
From: 0.19 miles east of Enon Church Road, (Route
746)
To: Enon Station Place, (Route 8638), a distance of
0.19 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 305, Page 95
Right of Way width (feet) = 48
Enon Station Place, State Route Number 8638
From: Enon Station Drive, (Route 8637)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.17 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 305, Page 95
Right of Way width (feet) = 48
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the street described below is shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the street meets the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the street described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Project / Subdivision: Center Pointe Parkway Road Improvements (Market Center Drive) Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Addition Reason for Change: New Street
Street Name and/or Route Number Market Center Drive, State Route Number 8496
From: Center Pointe Parkway, (Route 6040)
To: Charter Colony Parkway (Route 950), a distance
of 0.22 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 276, Page 59
Right of Way width (feet) = 75
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the street described below is shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the street meets the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the street described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project / Subdivision: Boschen Woods Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Addition Reason for Change: New Street
Street Name and/or Route Number Boschen Woods Place, State Route Number 8640
From: Beach Road, (Route 655)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.57 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 314, Page 1
Right of Way width (feet) = 47
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the street described below is shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
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Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the street meets the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the street described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project / Subdivision: Hammock Creek at Magnolia Green Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Addition Reason for Change: New Street
Street Name and/or Route Number Hammock Creek Drive, State Route Number: 8639
From: Woolridge Road, (Route 7766)
To: 0.17 miles north of Woolridge Road, (Route
7766), a distance of 0.17 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 295, Page 39
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the street described below is shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the street meets the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the streets described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Project / Subdivision: Harpers Mill Northeast - Section 10 Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Addition Reason for Change: New Street
Street Name and/or Route Number Hartridge Drive, State Route Number 7996
From: 0.01 miles east of Amington Lane, (Route 8027)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of 0.22 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 302, Page 35
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the street described below is shown on a
plat recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit
Court of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia
Department of Transportation has advised this Board
the street meets the requirements established by the
Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to
add the street described below to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to Sections 33.2-
705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia, and the
Department’s Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board
guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, and any necessary easements for cuts,
fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of
this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer
for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project / Subdivision: Brixham Drive (Remainder) Type Change to the Secondary System of State Highways: Addition Reason for Change: New Street
Street Name and/or Route Number Brixham Drive, State Route Number 1773
From: Scherer Drive, (Route 1893)
To: Mohawk Drive, (Route 1759), a distance of 0.09
miles
Recordation Reference: Deed Book 12, Page 15
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
13. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
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There were no speakers on unscheduled matters at this
time.
14. Deferred Items from Previous Meetings
There were no deferred items from previous meetings.
15. Zoning Requests
A. 24SN1284 - Stevenson Fence Height Exception - Dale
In Dale Magisterial District, Stevenson Fence Height
Exception is a request for conditional use planned
development to permit a 2-foot exception to the 4-
foot height limitation for a fence in a corner side
yard and amendment of zoning district map in a
Residential (R-7) District on 0.23 acres known as
5200 Goldburn Drive. The Comprehensive Plan suggests
the property is appropriate for Suburban Residential
II use (2 to 4 dwellings per acre). Tax ID 777-674-
1835.
Ms. Wilson introduced Case 24SN1284. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Carroll,
the Board approved Case 24SN1284, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. The fence shall be maintained in the same
general location on the Property as depicted in
Exhibit A, with a maximum height of six (6) feet. In
addition to general maintenance, the fence may be
replaced as needed, but shall not be expanded or
enlarged or substantially deviate from the location
depicted in Exhibit A. (P)
2. Within thirty (30) days of zoning approval, the
applicants must provide documentation of a Perpetual
Land Use Permit issued and approved by the Virginia
Department of Transportation that permits a portion
of the fence to remain in the Right of Way as
depicted in Exhibit A. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
B. 24SN1299 - Silverdust Lane Family Day Care Home -
Bermuda
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Silverdust Lane
Family Day Care Home is a request for conditional use
to permit a family day care home for up to 12
children and amendment of zoning district map in a
Residential (R-15) District on 0.34 acre known as
13507 Silverdust Lane. The Comprehensive Plan
suggests the property is appropriate for Suburban
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Residential II use (2 to 4 dwellings per acre). Tax
ID 812-650-3625.
Ms. Wilson introduced Case 24SN1299. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board approved Case 24SN1299, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Non-Transferable Ownership. This conditional
use approval shall be granted to and for Nicole and
Kermit Marshall, exclusively, and shall not be
transferable nor run with the land. (P)
2. Expansion of Use. There shall be no exterior
additions or alterations to the existing structure to
accommodate the use. (P)
3. Signage. There shall be no signs permitted to
identify this use. (P)
4. Number of Children. This conditional use
approval shall be limited to providing care,
protection and guidance to a maximum of twelve (12)
children, other than the applicant’s own children, at
any one time. (P)
5. Hours of Operation. Hours and days of operation
shall be limited to Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m. There shall be no Saturday or Sunday
operation of this use. (P)
6. Fenced Outdoor Play Areas. Any outdoor play
area and/or recreational equipment utilized by the
family day-care home shall be located in the side or
rear yard of the property. Outdoor play and/or
recreational equipment areas shall have perimeter
fencing of at least four (4) feet in height,
installed around the equipment or play area. (P)
7. Employees. No more than two (2) employees shall
be permitted to work on the premises, other than
family member employees who live on the premises. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
C. 24SN1319 - Pollo Campero at Hopkins Road Exceptions -
Dale
In Dale Magisterial District, Pollo Campero at
Hopkins Road Exceptions is a request for conditional
use planned development to permit exceptions to
ordinance requirements and amendment of zoning
district map in a Community Business (C-3) District
on 0.52 acre known as 5610 Hopkins Road. The
Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Community Business use. Tax ID 780-
687-8304.
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Ms. Wilson introduced Case 24SN1319. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Renae Eldred stated she was not opposed to the case
itself, but she expressed concerns about the
condition of the shopping center's pavement markings
for parking.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
Mr. Holland agreed with Ms. Eldred's point about
pavement markings and asked Planning staff to look
into it.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board approved Case 24SN1319, subject to the
following conditions:
Proffered Conditions
The Applicant hereby proffers the following
conditions, applicable to the Property:
1. Master Plan. The Textual Statement dated March
20, 2025 shall be considered the Master Plan. (P)
2. Exhibits. These proffers shall include the
following exhibits, which by this reference is made a
part hereof:
a. Exhibit A— conceptual plan entitled,
“CONCEPTUAL PLAN”, prepared by Bohler Engineering,
dated November 13, 2024, and last revised March 13,
2025.
b. Exhibit B- landscape plan entitled,
‘CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE,” prepared by Bohler
Engineering, dated February 14, 2025, revised March
18, 2025.
c. Exhibit C- exterior building elevations
entitled, “R028-VA-Richmond (Relo), 10051 Midlothian
Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235,” prepared by NAHRA
Design Group, dated February 20, 2024. (P)
3. Utilities. Public water and wastewater systems
shall be used. (U)
4. Sidewalk. Owner/Developer shall provide a VDOT
standard sidewalk along the Property’s frontage to
Hopkins Road (Route 637) and Bonniebank Road and
dedicate necessary right-of-way and/or easements to
accommodate this improvement. (T)
5. Conceptual Elevations. Any fast-food or drive-
in restaurant use shall generally conform to the
elevations provided in Exhibit C. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
D. 25SN1010 - Herlong Tree Service Renewal - Matoaca
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In Matoaca Magisterial District, Herlong Tree Service
Renewal is a request for a conditional use to permit
a business from the home (tree service) and amendment
of zoning district map in an Agricultural (A)
District on 1.19 acres known as 10630 Qualla Road.
The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Residential Agricultural use. Tax ID
740-657-2840.
Ms. Wilson introduced Case 25SN1010. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board approved Case 25SN1010, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Non-Transferable Ownership. This Conditional
Use approval shall be granted exclusively to Maria
Louisa Herlong and Danny Neale Herlong and shall not
be transferable with the land. (P)
2. Use. This Conditional Use approval shall be for
the operation of a business (tree service),
incidental to a dwelling. (P)
3. Equipment Storage. As a part of this business
the following equipment and material may be stored on
the property. No other equipment for this use may be
allowed:
• Two (2) Service trucks
• One (1) Trailer
• One (1) Stump grinder
• One (1) Log splitter.
• Firewood (P)
4. Location of Use. The use shall be confined to
the rear of the house as reflected in Exhibit A. (P)
5. Buffer. A minimum twenty (20) foot buffer shall
be maintained along the northern, southern property
lines, to the rear of the residence, and along the
western property line. These buffers shall comply
with the requirements of the Ordinance for buffers
that are less than fifty (50) feet. (P)
6. Employees and Clients. No more than four (4)
employees shall be permitted to work on the premises
other than family member employees that live on the
premises. No clients shall be permitted on the
property. (P)
7. Signage. There shall be no signs identifying
this use. (P)
8. Hours of Operation. Movement of equipment shall
be limited to Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m.
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to 5:00 p.m. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
E. 24SN1356 - Park West Circle Communications Tower -
Clover Hill
In Clover Hill Magisterial District, Park West Circle
Communications Tower is a request for a conditional
use to permit a communications tower facility and
amendment of zoning district map in a Corporate
Office (O-2) District on 3.5 acres fronting
approximately 500 feet on the north line of Lucks
Lane, 200 feet east of Charter Colony Parkway. The
Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Regional Mixed Use. Tax ID 728-695-
0311.
Ms. Wilson introduced Case 24SN1356. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommended approval,
subject to the conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Ms. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Holland,
the Board approved Case 24SN1356, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
1. Signage. There shall be no signs permitted to
identify this use except those required by FCC or
other regulatory body. (P)
2. Fencing. The base of the tower shall be
enclosed by a minimum six (6) foot high fence,
designed to preclude trespassing. The fence shall be
placed so as to provide sufficient room between the
fence and the lease area to accommodate evergreen
plantings having an initial height and spacing, as
prescribed in Condition 4, to provide screening of
the base of the tower and accessory ground-mounted
equipment or structures. (P)
3. Buffers. A 50-foot buffer shall be maintained
along the northern, southern and western boundaries
of the tower compound as shown on Exhibit C. No
trees may be removed from this buffer area except (i)
to the extent such trees are dead, diseased or dying,
or (ii) in connection with the construction of the
access road or removal of the communication
tower. (P)
4. Landscaping. To provide adequate screening,
where buffers are not required, landscaping in
accordance with the planting schedule provided on
Exhibit D and shall be installed at a minimum height
of six (6) feet at a rate of eight to ten feet on
center. (P)
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5. Tower Design. The color, design and lighting
system for the tower shall be as follows:
a. The tower shall be gray or other neutral
color.
b. The tower shall not be lighted.
c. The tower shall be a monopole structure
with sector array mounted antennas.
d. Any satellite dish and microwave dish
antennas attached to the telecommunications tower
shall not exceed six (6) feet in diameter and shall
be of a neutral color with no logos.
e. Cables shall be run within the interior
of the tower to the extent technically practicable.
(P)
6. Equipment Screening. Any building or mechanical
equipment shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance
relative to architectural treatment of building
exteriors and screening of mechanical equipment in O,
C and I Districts. (P)
7. Structural Integrity. In conjunction with site
plan approval, the owner of the tower shall obtain
certification of the structural integrity by a
registered professional engineer licensed in Virginia
and a copy of the report filed with the Planning
Department. (P)
8. Tower Height. The tower shall not exceed a
height of 199 feet. (P)
9. Dismantling and Decommissioning. At such time
that the telecommunications tower ceases to be used
for communications purposes for a period exceeding
twelve (12) consecutive months, the property owner(s)
and/or cell tower owner(s) and/or lessee(s) shall
dismantle and remove the tower and all associated
equipment from the property. (P)
10. Site Access. The tower shall receive access
from Park West Circle as generally shown on Exhibit
E. Rights of access and use of Park West Circle shall
be memorialized and referenced on the approved site
plan. (P)
11. Co-Location. The Tower shall be designed and
constructed to accommodate up to three (3) carriers
to co-locate on the tower, in addition to the
applicant’s initial sector array installation as
outlined on Exhibit A. (P)
12. Tower Fall Zone. The tower shall be designed
and constructed to support the antennas and related
equipment of at least three (3) carriers, including
the Applicant’s initial sector array. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
F. 24SN1114 - Retreat at Rivers Bend Rezoning &
Exceptions - Bermuda
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In Bermuda Magisterial District, Retreat at Rivers
Bend Rezoning & Exceptions is a request to rezone
from Neighborhood (C-2) and Residential (R-15)
District to Multifamily Residential (R-MF) plus
conditional use planned development to permit
exceptions to ordinance requirements and amendment of
zoning district map known as 12330 Kingston Avenue.
The 10.87 acre property is proposed for a maximum
development of 206 dwelling units. The Comprehensive
Plan suggests the property is appropriate for
Neighborhood Business use. Tax ID 817-656-0349.
Mr. Rich Saunders provided the Board with an overview
of Case 24SN1114. He stated the Planning Commission
and staff recommended approval, subject to the
conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Kim Lacy, representing the applicant, presented
additional information about the case.
Pat Bockford stated the zoning case to allow for the
change to senior living should be approved without
further debate.
Jerry Turner stated he is not against the case, but
he is concerned about lack of parking.
Ms. Lacy provided responses to concerns raised by the
speakers.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board approved Case 24SN1114, subject to the
following conditions:
Proffered Conditions
The Owner-Applicant in this rezoning Case 24SN1114
pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia
(1950, as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of
Chesterfield County, Virginia, for itself and its
successors or assigns, proffers the development of
the approximately 10.87 acres (the “Property”) with
the Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number
817656034900000 under consideration will be developed
according to the following conditions; however, in
the event this request is denied or approved with
conditions not agreed to by the Owner-Applicant,
these proffers shall be immediately null and void and
of no further force or effect.
1. Master Plan. The Textual Statement dated April
7, 2025 shall be considered the Master Plan for the
Property. (P)
2. Exhibits. These proffers shall include the
following exhibits which by this reference are made a
part hereof:
a. Exhibit A - conceptual plan entitled,
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“THE RETREAT AT RIVERS BEND – AGE RESTRICTED
CONCEPTUAL PLAN” prepared by Poole & Poole
Architecture, LLC and dated April 7, 2025, attached
hereto as Exhibit A (“Conceptual Plan”).
b. Exhibit B- conceptual renderings
entitled, “THE RETREAT AT RIVERS BEND – AGE
RESTRICTED CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS” prepared by Poole &
Poole Architecture, LLC and dated January 16, 2025,
attached hereto as Exhibit B (“Conceptual
Renderings”). (P)
3. Utilities.
a. Public water and wastewater systems
shall be used.
b. The developer shall submit to the
Utilities Department for review and approval a
wastewater system hydraulic analysis to verify
downstream capacity, prior to or in conjunction with
the first site or construction plan submittal. Any
capacity related improvements necessary to support
the wastewater demands of this development shall be
the responsibility of the developer and shall be
reflected on the site or construction plan. (U)
4. Access.
a. There shall be no direct vehicular
access to/from the Property to/from Rivers Bend
Boulevard and Rivers Bank Boulevard.
b. Vehicular access to Hogans Alley shall
be limited to emergency access (gated) only as
approved by the Fire Department, unless otherwise
approved by the Planning Commission. (T)
5. Road Cash Proffer. The owner/developer shall
pay $2,914 for each dwelling unit to Chesterfield
County for road improvements within the service
district for the Property. Each payment shall be made
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
for a dwelling unit unless state law modifies the
timing of the payment. Should Chesterfield County
impose impact fees at any time during the life of the
development that are applicable to the Property, the
amount paid in cash proffers shall be in lieu of or
credited toward such fees. (T)
6. Age Restriction. Except as otherwise
prohibited by the Virginia Fair Housing Law, the
Federal Fair Housing Act, and such other applicable
federal, state or local legal requirements, the
dwelling units shall be restricted to “housing for
older persons” as defined in the Virginia Fair
Housing Law and no persons under 19 years of age
shall reside therein. (P)
7. Recreational Amenities. A resident courtyard
with pergola or cabana with fans and heat, designated
lounging areas, music, lighting, outdoor seating,
outdoor television, outdoor fireplace or fire pit,
and grilling station shall be provided. A clubhouse
with a swimming pool shall be provided, and will
feature a full-service kitchen for entertainment,
coffee bar, and leisure/gaming areas. The clubhouse
may be contained within a residential building or
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within a separate building. Additional amenities to
be provided include a fitness studio with cardio
equipment and separate area for yoga and group
fitness activities; a business center with wi-fi,
computers, printer and small
conference/videoconferencing area; secured bicycle
storage; a mail package room with electronic access;
electronic vehicle charging stations; a car wash
area; a fenced “pet park” with drinking station,
benches, and shade structure; and an indoor “pet spa”
for dog washing, grooming, and hair/fur dryers shall
be provided. (P)
8. Pedestrian Connectivity. Overall site grading
and layout will be planned to facilitate pedestrian
traffic. The development shall provide sidewalks,
crosswalks, street trees and green spaces to create
pedestrian corridors. VDOT standard sidewalks shall
be provided along the Property’s frontage to Rivers
Bank Boulevard, Rivers Bend Boulevard, and N.
Kingston Avenue, with modifications approved by the
Planning Department. Sidewalk improvements shall
include pedestrian crosswalks at the following
locations, if approved by VDOT at the time of plans
review: across Hogans Alley at Rivers Bank Boulevard;
across N. Kingston Avenue at Hogans Alley, Rivers
Bend Boulevard, and a mid-block crosswalk; and across
Rivers Bank Boulevard at Rivers Bend Boulevard.
Locations are generally shown on the Conceptual Plan
attached hereto as Exhibit A. Unless otherwise
approved by the Planning Department at the time of
plans review, the improvements noted above shall be
completed prior to issuance of the first certificate
of occupancy on the Property. (P)
9. Architectural Standards and Exterior Materials.
The exterior portions of any building wall surfaces
above finished grade, excluding windows, doors,
breezeways, gables and architectural design features,
shall be constructed of brick, brick veneer, glass,
stone, stone veneer, split face block, cementitious
siding, composite-type siding, engineered wood (e.g.
LP Smartside), or any combination of the foregoing
with a minimum of 30% of exterior portions of any
building wall surface above finished grade to be
constructed of brick, stone, or masonry, unless
different architectural treatment and/or materials
are specifically approved with respect to the exposed
portion of any such wall at the time of plan
review. (P)
10. Foundation Planting. Foundation plantings
shall generally be provided along all building
facades. Foundation planting beds shall be a minimum
of four (4) feet wide measured from the building
foundation. Planting beds shall be defined with a
trenched edge or suitable landscape edging material.
Planting beds shall include medium shrubs spaced a
maximum of four (4) feet apart. Building corners
shall be visually softened with vertical accent
shrubs 4-5 feet in height at the time of planting or
small evergreen trees 6-8 feet in height at the time
of planting. (P)
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11. Mechanical Unit; Screening. Any mechanical
units shall be ground mounted or roof mounted. Any
mechanical units that are ground mounted shall be
screened with landscaping or a low maintenance
material fence designed to complement the
architecture. Screening shall be designed so as to
block such mechanical units from view by persons on
any public streets. The specific method of screening
shall be approved at the time of plan review. (P)
12. Security.
a. Electronic access control readers (key
fob, smartphone, pushbutton keypad or other similar
device) shall be installed at electronically access
controlled building entrances for emergency
Police/Fire access. Unique, Police/Fire-only access
shall be provided to the Chesterfield County
Emergency Communications Center (“County ECC”) prior
to any certificate(s) of occupancy being issued.
b. Prior to any certificate(s) of occupancy
being issued, owner shall provide a labeled PDF copy
of the building floor plans to the County ECC to
facilitate emergency police response.
c. Evergreen shrubs and trees with mature
natural growth habits greater than three (3) feet in
height shall not be planted within a 10-foot radius
of common building entrances or exits.
d. Owner/developer shall install full cut-
off, pole-mounted, minimum 70 CRI-rated LED
luminaires to illuminate surface parking areas and
sidewalks with a minimum maintained illumination
level of 0.5 foot-candles, as measured at grade.
(Police)
13. Tree Preservation. Healthy existing trees
currently existing within the setback areas as
provided in the Textual Statement shall be preserved
to the maximum extent possible and incorporated in a
landscape plan to be submitted to the Planning
Department at the time of plans review. Any setback
areas without healthy existing trees shall be planted
and maintained in accordance with County Zoning
Ordinance requirements for Perimeter Landscaping C,
including the ability to use berms a minimum of three
feet (3’) in height. All plantings shall be
indigenous and drought resistant. Any dead or
diseased vegetation, noxious plants, or invasive
species may be removed from such buffer. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
G. 25SN1040 - Watkins Centre South - Midlothian
In Midlothian Magisterial District, Watkins Centre
South is a request to rezone from Agricultural (A)
and General Industrial (I-2) to General Industrial
(I-2) and amendment of zoning district map on 349.97
acres consisting of 8 parcels known as 750 Watkins
Centre Parkway et al. The Comprehensive Plan suggests
the property is appropriate for Corporate
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Office/Research & Development/Light Industrial uses.
Tax IDs 715-705-2469; 715-706-3037; 716-704-3345;
716-706-Part of 9720; 717-703-Part of 6286, 718-702-
Part of 4669; 718-705-6022; and 718-706-3636.
Mr. Rich Saunders provided the Board with an overview
of Case 25SN1040. He stated the Planning Commission
and staff recommended approval, subject to the
conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Kim Lacy, representing the applicant, presented
additional information about the case.
Charles Skelly with IBEW Local 666 spoke in support
of the case, citing opportunities for work and
training.
Robert Damiani spoke in favor of the case because big
business is low impact to the community.
John Martin with RVA757 Connects spoke of the
benefits of local data centers.
Solomon Zhandira asked the Board to support the
project.
John Easter, appearing on behalf of ChamberRVA, spoke
of the benefits of data centers, including job
opportunities and tax revenue.
Dave Stritzinger inquired about backup power supply
and on-site storage of diesel fuel and encouraged the
Board to know what it is buying.
Ms. Lacy provided responses to concerns raised by the
speakers.
Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
information provided during the presentation.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the
Board approved Case 25SN1040, subject to the
following conditions:
Proffered Conditions
The Owner-Applicant in this rezoning Case 25SN1040,
pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia
(1950, as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of
Chesterfield County, Virginia, for itself and its
successors or assigns, proffers the development of
the approximately 349.97+/- total acres with
Chesterfield County, Virginia (“County”) Tax
Identification Numbers 715706303700000 (1.1 +/-
acres; 218 Dry Bridge Rd), 715705246900000 (40.82+/-
acres; 721 Old Hundred Rd), 716706972000001 (in
part)(73.7 +/- acres; 750 Watkins Centre Pkwy),
718705602200000 (67.8 +/- acres; 760 Watkins Centre
Pkwy), 718706363600000 (5.1 +/- acres; 751 Watkins
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Centre Pkwy), 717703628600000 (in part) (71.5 +/-
acres; 800 Otterdale Rd), 718702466900000 (in
part)(25 +/- acres; 900 Otterdale Rd), and
716704334500000 (64.95 +/- acres; 961 Old Hundred
Rd), (collectively, the “Property”) under
consideration will be developed according to the
following conditions; however, in the event this
request is denied or approved with conditions not
agreed to by the Owner-Applicant, these proffers
shall be immediately null and void and of no further
force or effect.
1. Conceptual Plan. Development of the Property
shall generally conform to the conceptual plan
entitled, “WATKINS CENTRE SOUTH CONCEPTUAL PLAN,
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA” prepared by Timmons Group
dated March 27, 2025 and attached hereto as Exhibit A
(the “Conceptual Plan”) with respect to buffers. The
Conceptual Plan is conceptual in nature and may vary
based on the final site plan depending on the final
soil studies, grading, RPA lines, building
footprints, other engineering reasons or as otherwise
approved at the time of plans review. (P)
2. Uses. The uses permitted on the Property shall
be as set forth below:
a. Principal Use:
i. data center
b. Accessory Uses:
i. office
ii. research and development
facility
iii. contractor’s office, shop and
storage yard
iv. warehouse
v. electric power transforming
substations to include switching stations
vi. utility uses requiring a
structure, to include elevated water tank(s) and
tank-mounted communications equipment (P)
3. Dedication. Prior to any final site plan
approval or within sixty (60) days of a written
request by the county, whichever occurs first, sixty
feet (60’) of right-of-way on the east and west sides
of Watkins Centre Parkway/Otterdale Road, measured
from the centerline of those portions of Watkins
Centre Parkway/Otterdale Road located immediately
adjacent to the Property, for the portion of the
Property that has frontage along the road that is
part of this request. This excludes road frontage
adjacent to part of GPIN 7177036286 (800 Otterdale
Road) and all of GPIN 7187024669 (900 Otterdale Road)
as generally shown on the Conceptual Plan (Exhibit
A). (T)
4. Access. Prior to any plan approval, an access
plan for Watkins Centre Parkway/Otterdale Road shall
be submitted to and approved by the Transportation
Department. Vehicular access from the Property to
these roads shall conform to the approved access plan
for Watkins Centre Parkway/Otterdale Road. (T)
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5. Road Improvements The following road
improvements shall be completed based on the phasing
specified below, unless otherwise approved by the
Transportation Department at time of plans review.
The exact design and length of road improvements
shall be approved by the Transportation Department.
a. Construction of additional pavement
along Watkins Centre Parkway/Otterdale Road at each
approved vehicular access to provide left and right
turn lanes, unless otherwise approved by the
Transportation Department at time of plans review.
Improvement shall be provided in conjunction with
development of each vehicular access.
b. Construction of intersection control
(signal, roundabout, or other innovative intersection
control proposed by the developer and approved by the
Transportation Department), if warranted, as
determined by the Transportation Department, at the
Route 288 On/Off Ramps/Watkins Centre Parkway
intersection. Improvement shall be provided in
conjunction with any vehicular access that aligns
with this intersection or when intersection control
is warranted, as determined by the Transportation
Department.
c. Dedication to Chesterfield County, free
and unrestricted, any additional right-of-way (or
easements) required to accommodate road improvements
identified above.
If adequate road improvements can be provided, as
determined by the Transportation Department, to
accommodate full development of the Property without
necessitating the aforementioned road improvements
and supported by a traffic study, the Transportation
Department may waive the requirement for those road
improvements deemed unnecessary. (T)
6. Utilities.
a. Water and Wastewater. Any new structure
on the Property requiring water and wastewater
service shall use the County water and wastewater
systems with wastewater conveyance to County approved
wastewater treatment facilities as approved by the
Utilities Department; provided, however, that any
existing structure located on the Property and using
private systems as of the effective date of the
rezoning shall be allowed to continue using the
private systems provided that these private systems
are maintained consistent with all applicable
regulatory requirements. County water and wastewater
easements and service connections shall be provided
to properties containing private water and wastewater
systems at time of plans review for existing
structures.
b. Overall Water and Wastewater System
Plan. Prior to any plan approval, an Overall Water
and Wastewater System Plan for the Property shall be
submitted to and approved by the Utilities Department
(the “Overall Plan”). The Overall Plan shall
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include, but not be limited to the following:
i. Detailed engineering analysis of
the impact the proposed Property development will
have on the existing water and wastewater systems to
determine proposed water and wastewater
infrastructure sizing, locations of facilities,
points of connection/interconnection for the water
system and hydraulic analysis of the existing water
and wastewater systems. A maximum gallons per minute
instantaneous flow rate of water demand and
wastewater discharge will also be as required by
detailed engineering analysis provided in an
operational plan submitted to and approved by the
Utilities Department.
ii. Any off-site water and
wastewater improvements needed to provide the volume
of water delivery and wastewater conveyance required
for the development of the Property. This shall
include new water and wastewater lines and their
associated appurtenances, as well as upgrades to
existing water and wastewater lines and facilities.
iii. A minimum of one (1) elevated
water tank (“Water Tank”) to be constructed on the
Property at a location with an elevation acceptable
to the Utilities Department. Construction phasing and
sizing of the Water Tank(s) will be as required by
detailed engineering analysis specific to the demands
generated by the development as approved by the
Utilities Department.
iv. An appropriately sized waterline
extension, with all necessary appurtenances to
properly operate the public water system, from the
existing waterline terminus in Watkins Center Parkway
to the development and along the development’s
Otterdale Road frontage to the limits of the
development’s property, in an alignment approved by
the Utilities Department.
v. An appropriately sized waterline
extension, with all appropriate appurtenances to
properly operate the public water system that will
connect the existing waterline in Old Hundred Road to
the proposed waterline along Watkins Center Parkway
in an alignment approved by the Utilities
Department.
vi. Conceptual boundaries of the
Huguenot Springs (534’ HGL) and Old Hundred (428’
HGL) pressure zone that will serve the development
shall be shown on the Overall Plan.
c. Phasing. Phased construction of the
Overall Plan improvements shall be allowed to meet
the phased demands of the Property provided they will
meet the demands and needed fire flow of the proposed
phased development of the Property.
d. Dedications. Following the approval of
the Overall Plan, upon request of the County, access
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to the Property and dedication of land for the Water
Tank(s) shall be provided to the County, at no cost
to the County, as shown on the approved Overall Plan.
Dedication of land shall be provided as described
below:
i. The land dedication for the Water
Tank(s) shall be a minimum of two (2) acres up to a
maximum of five (5) acres, at a grade elevation
approved by the Utilities Department, together with
the appropriate access to a public road.
e. Easements. Following the approval of the
Overall Plan, and upon request of the County, access
to the Property and any public easements required
within the Property for the construction and
operation of proposed public waterlines and
wastewater lines included in the Overall Plan shall
be provided, at no cost on standard County documents,
in the location(s) shown on the approved Overall
Plan, independent of the timing of this development.
f. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit.
Any user discharging non-domestic wastewater to the
public wastewater system shall be required to comply
with the Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
requirements of the Utilities Department.
g. Infrastructure Improvements – Costs. The
development shall be responsible for the design and
construction cost of any on-site and off-site water
and wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to
support the development, as required in the Overall
Plan.
h. Water and Wastewater Usage.
i. Development on the Property shall
use a maximum of 2,428 gallons per day per acre of
potable water from the County’s public water system
and discharge no more than 2,428 gallons per day per
acre of wastewater to the County’s wastewater system
(collectively, the “Usage Cap”) which is the planned
capacity as determined by the Utilities Department
based on the Property’s Zoning and Land Use
designations within the Comprehensive Plan, as shown
on Exhibit B attached hereto (“Water and Wastewater
Usage Chart”). The Usage Cap will not apply to a
public safety event that requires additional water
demand or wastewater discharge.
ii. Owner/developer may not exceed the
Usage Cap until one or a combination of the following
is achieved, as determined by the owner/developer and
approved by the Utilities Department, which approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld if the proposed
solution conforms with applicable local, state and
federal requirements:
1. the owner/developer provides
infrastructure upgrades, modifications and/or
expansions to the County’s public water and
wastewater infrastructure that are necessary to
provide additional capacity to meet the
owner/developer’s water and wastewater needs;
2. the owner/developer implements its
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own system upgrades, water usage reduction or re-use
strategies, on-site water storage tanks and/or use of
a combination of potable water and alternative water
sources (such as reclaimed wastewater or industrial
water), at the owner’s/developer’s expense, in order
to provide capacity to meet the owner/developer’s
water needs; or
3. there becomes additional capacity
in the County’s public water and wastewater systems
and the Utilities Department has confirmed adequate
capacity for the owner/developer’s requested water
and wastewater needs, and the owner/developer has
submitted and the Utilities Department has approved
an updated Overall Plan that includes any on-site and
off-site water and wastewater improvements needed to
provide the volume of additional requested water
delivery and wastewater conveyance requested,
including new water and wastewater lines and their
associated appurtenances, and the commitment by
owner/developer to be responsible for the design and
construction of such improvements.
iii. The use of private well water for
water cooling data center equipment is strictly
prohibited.
iv. The owner/developer shall submit a
Utility Operational Plan (the “Plan”) for review and
approval by Utilities with each site plan for
development of the Property. The Plan shall include
an onsite point of contact to coordinate operations,
the anticipated peak hourly demand, seasonal changes
in demands, and the utility infrastructure, including
sizing and alignment, necessary to accommodate the
proposed operations to avoid adversely impacting the
County’s utility systems. This Plan shall be
approved in writing by Utilities prior to approval of
the associated site plan. Unless agreed upon
otherwise, the owner/developer shall meet with
Utilities annually to discuss any changes to the Plan
desired by the owner/developer or to confirm that no
changes to the Plan are requested by the
owner/developer at that time. Any anticipated
changes in the water and wastewater flow rates and
their applicable timing shall be approved by
Utilities prior to their implementation. The total
daily water demands and wastewater discharges shall
be limited to those stated in the conditions of this
development.
In the event adequate utilities infrastructure
improvements can be provided, as determined by the
Utilities Department, to accommodate full development
of the Property without necessitating the
aforementioned improvements as supported by detailed
engineering analysis of the proposed development’s
impacts on the existing water and wastewater systems,
the Utilities Department may waive the requirement
for those utility infrastructure improvements deemed
unnecessary. (U)
7. Associated Infrastructure and Uses. The
following infrastructure and associated uses shall be
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permitted on the Property as set forth below:
a. Utility Uses. Utility uses requiring a
structure (which does not include water and
wastewater lines and appurtenances, service lines to
consumers, and below or above ground cables, wires or
pipes) shall be subject to the following:
i. Elevated Water Tank(s) and tank
mounted communications equipment shall be permitted
provided:
1. All mechanical equipment located
on or associated with any building or structure for
the Water Tank(s) shall be screened from view from
any adjoining property that is residentially zoned as
of the date of approval of this zoning case 25SN1040
or property that is residentially developed as of the
date of approval of this zoning case 25SN1040
(“Adjoining Residential Property”) and public roads
(excluding State Highway 288) in accordance with the
Employment Center Design District standards. This
condition shall not require screening for the Water
Tank structure or communication equipment.
2. The Water Tanks(s) shall be a new
composite style elevated water storage tank meeting
the Utilities Department requirements.
3. The Water Tank(s) shall be secured
by a minimum eight foot (8’) high fence designed to
preclude trespassing
4. There shall be no signs or logos
permitted on the Water Tank(s) or communications
equipment.
5. The Water Tank(s) shall be white,
grey, or another neutral color, as approved by the
Utilities Department. Any communication equipment
(antennas, mounting hardware, cables, etc.) mounted
on the outside of the Water Tank(s) shall be the same
or similar color as the Water Tank(s).
6. Except for security lighting over
the access doors at the base of the Water Tank(s),
the Water Tank(s) and communications equipment shall
not be permanently lighted unless required by the
Federal Aviation Administration or the Federal
Communications Commission. (U)
8. Environmental Engineering.
a. Super Silt Fence, or an alternative as
approved by the Department of Environmental
Engineering, shall be provided as a perimeter control
in locations where standard silt fence would have
been required.
b. Sediment traps and basins sized at least
25% larger than the minimum Virginia Stormwater
Management Handbook’s standard shall be provided,
unless otherwise approved by the Department of
Environmental Engineering at the time of plan review.
c. Anionic polyacrylamide “PAM”(a non-toxic
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synthetic polymer used to control soil erosion and
sedimentation), Flexible Growth Medium (erosion
control product that forms a flexible, porous blanket
on soil surfaces to prevent erosion and promote rapid
plant growth), and/or a County-approved equivalent
shall be applied to denuded areas (areas that have
been cleared of vegetative cover) during construction
and at final stabilization in the locations shown on
plans approved by the Department of Environmental
Engineering at the time of plan review.
d. The maximum post-development discharge
rate for the 100-year storm shall be based on the
maximum capacity of the existing facilities
downstream, and shall not increase the recorded and
/or established 100-year backwater and /or
floodplain. Or on-site detention of the post-
development 100-year discharge rate to below the pre-
development 100-year discharge rate may be provided
to satisfy this requirement. (EE)
9. Buffers.
a. A variable width buffer with a minimum
width of one hundred feet (100’) shall be provided as
generally shown on the Conceptual Plan (Exhibit A),
including the minimum one hundred foot (100’) buffer
from the Property boundary along adjoining County
GPINs 7197020579 (1000 Otterdale Road), 7187029964
(1004 Otterdale Road), 7187028849 (1024 Otterdale
Road), 7187028832 (1028 Otterdale Road), 7187028816
(1030 Otterdale Road), 7187018496 (1100 Otterdale
Road), 7187018282 (1106 Otterdale Road), 7187018066
(1112 Otterdale Road), 7187017234 (1124 Otterdale
Road), and 7187015314 (1200 Otterdale Road).
b. Existing forested vegetation located
within the areas shown as buffers on the Conceptual
Plan (Exhibit A) shall be preserved and incorporated
in a landscape plan to be submitted to the Planning
Department at the time of plans review. Any buffer
areas without forested vegetation shall be planted
and maintained in accordance with County Zoning
Ordinance requirements for 2.5 times Perimeter
Landscaping C, including the ability to use berms a
minimum of three feet (3’) in height. All plantings
shall be indigenous and drought resistant. Any dead
or diseased vegetation, noxious plants, or invasive
species may be removed from such buffer.
c. Buffers shall be inclusive of required
setbacks, and provided the uses are consistent with
the intent of buffers, the following uses shall be
permitted in the buffers: landscaping and screening,
signs, security fencing, utilities which run
generally perpendicular through the buffer,
pedestrian ways, access roads, bikeways, or similar
uses as may be permitted through site plan review.
(P)
10. Screening.
a. Loading bays. All loading and service
areas shall be oriented on the Property such that
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loading areas are substantially screened from a
public road (not including State Route 288) or
Adjoining Residential Property by building design,
durable architectural walls or fences of comparable
materials to the principal building and designed to
be compatible to the principal building, berms or
other land forms which are part of, or appear to be
part of, the natural terrain, or as otherwise
approved at the time of plans review.
b. Exterior Rooftop Equipment. All exterior
rooftop mechanical equipment which is visible from a
public road (not including State Route 288) or an
Adjoining Residential Property, shall to the extent
possible be screened from public view, generally by
the incorporation into the roof form through the use
of materials similar to those employed in the
construction of the principal structure. (P)
11. Removed.
12. Noise.
a. No use on the Property shall generate
noise that exceeds a sound level of 75 decibels as
measured on the Decibel A Scale (“dBA”) between the
hours of 6 am and 8 pm, or 65 dBA between the hours
of 8 pm and 6 am, each as measured at any boundary
line of the Property that adjoins Adjoining
Residential Property, adjusting for ambient or
background noise levels. This condition shall not
apply to noise generated by emergency generators,
back-up power equipment, alarms or beepers required
by law, ordinances, rules or regulations.
b. Emergency back-up generators shall be
permitted for emergency use only on the Property.
Testing of any emergency back-up generators on the
Property will be limited to between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, unless
otherwise required by applicable state or federal law
or regulation. There will be no exterior alarms or
speaker systems permitted on any building located on
the Property except for emergency alarms and alarms
or beepers located on vehicles. (P)
13. Architectural Standards for Data
Centers. Acceptable siding materials for data center
buildings developed on the Property include brick,
brick veneer, stone, stone veneer, stucco, concrete,
engineered metal panels used in conjunction with
other materials, precast concrete, tilt-up concrete
panels with brick or stone facing, cultured stone,
other masonry materials. A variety of materials
shall be used to avoid monotony. Other materials may
be used for parapets, roof or equipment screening
(including but not limited to metal louvers),
cornices, surrounds, trim, awnings, architectural
decorations, and design elements. Roofing material
for a sloped roof shall be standing seam metal,
dimensional architectural shingles or similar, unless
a different material is approved by the Planning
Director at the time of plan review (however, flat
roofs are exempt from this requirement). Buildings
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shall be neutral colors (such as taupe, tan, brown,
beige, ivory, cream, white, black, grey or similar)
with accent colors to complement the dominant
building color. (P)
14. Security. Owner shall, prior to any
certificate(s) of occupancy being issued on the
Property, coordinate emergency vehicle and building
access with the County Police Department’s CPTED
Planner, the County Fire Department’s Deputy Fire
Marshal (for site plan review) and the County
Emergency Communications Center (“ECC”) Operations
Manager. Labeled building floor plans shall be
provided to the County ECC Operations Manager prior
to the certificate(s) of occupancy being issued.
(Police)
15. Fencing. Chain link fencing material shall not
be permitted along the Property boundary line where
the fencing would be visible from a public road or
visible from Adjoining Residential Property. (P)
16. Lighting. Operational data center building
light levels allowed at the Property boundary line
shall meet the requirements of the County Zoning
Ordinance and lighting on the exterior of data center
buildings shall be full cut-off lighting fixtures
designed to direct light downward and away from the
sky to minimize light trespass and glare. (P)
Additionally, the following item is a staff note of
the Applicant's agreement with the Board of
Supervisors:
1. Staff Note: The maximum building height for any
building located west of Watkins Centre Parkway shall
be one hundred and ten feet (110’). The maximum
building height for any building located east of
Watkins Centre Parkway shall be one hundred feet
(100’). Structures, including elevated water tanks,
telecommunications towers or facilities and electric
transmission structures are not subject to this
limitation and shall follow the requirements
specified in the County Zoning Ordinance. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
H. 25SN1038 - Upper Magnolia Green West Tract A & Tract
B Rezoning - Matoaca
In Matoaca Magisterial District, Upper Magnolia Green
West Tract A & Tract B Rezoning is a request to
rezone from Agricultural (A) and General Industrial
(I-2) to General Industrial (I-2) and amendment of
zoning district map on 979.23 acres fronting
approximately 3,450 feet on the east line of Moseley
Road, 3,725 feet south of Genito Road, and also
fronting approximately 3,750 feet on the southeast
side of Mount Hermon Road, 3,475 feet south of Genito
Road. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Phased Suburban Residential (Maximum
of 2 dwellings per acre) and Rural
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Residential/Agricultural uses. Tax IDs 691-687-Part
of 6755; 693-685-2019, 6136; 694-681-4316; 695-681-
0554, 5050; 696-684-4934; 698-680-Part of 0602; 698-
683-8741; 698-685-7912; 700-681-5125; 701-684-2865;
703-684-Part of 8129; and 703-685-Part of 4335.
Mr. Ryan Ramsey provided the Board with an overview
of Case 25SN1038. He stated the Planning Commission
and staff recommended approval, subject to the
conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Kim Lacy, representing the applicant, presented
additional information about the case.
Charles Skelly spoke in favor of the case.
Brady Deal, an employee-owner of Main Street Homes,
expressed concerns about setbacks, buffers, and
proffers as they relate to Main Street Homes'
undeveloped property adjacent to the subject
property.
Max Wiegard, the attorney representing Main Street
Homes, expressed concerns relative to proffered
conditions not being harmonious with future
residential development within 500 feet of the
proposed data center buildings.
Vernon McClure, president of Main Street Homes,
expressed concerns similar to Mr. Deal and Mr.
Wiegard.
Jerry Turner stated he was not against the case, but
there are a lot of data centers coming into the
county that will take up a lot of resources.
John Easter stated this site is a good location for
the data center and the buffer is ample.
Ms. Lacy provided responses to concerns raised by the
speakers.
Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
information provided during the presentation.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
Mr. Carroll asked additional questions of Mr. Mincks
and Ms. Lacy.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board approved Case 25SN1038, subject to the
following conditions:
Conditions
The Owner-Applicant in this rezoning Case 25SN1038,
pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia
(1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of
Chesterfield County, Virginia, for itself and its
successor or assigns, proffers that the development
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of the approximately 979.23 +/- total acres with
Chesterfield County Tax Identification Numbers
691687675500000 (in part)(71.5 +/- acres; 4200
Moseley Rd), 693685201900000 (126.67+/- acres; 4401
Moseley Rd), 693685613600000 (3.98 +/- acres; 4411
Moseley Rd), 696684493400000 (336+/- acres; 4321 Mt.
Hermon Rd), 698685791200000 (10 +/- acres; 4310 Mt.
Hermon Rd), 698683874100000 (122 +/- acres; 4301 Mt.
Hermon Rd), 700681512500000 (74.8 +/- acres; 4305 Mt.
Hermon Rd), 701684286500000 (51.84 +/- acres; 4201
Mt. Hermon Rd), 703685433500000 (in part)(76.7 +/-
acres; 4221 Mt. Hermon Rd), 703684812900000 (in
part)(15 +/- acres; 4211 Mt. Hermon Rd),
698680060200000 (in part)(55.9 +/- acres; 18100
Duvall Rd), 695681055400000 (10 +/- acres; 19320
Duval Rd), 695681505000000 (10 +/- acres; 19310 Duval
Rd), and 694681431600000 (14.84 +/- acres; 19330
Duval Rd)(collectively, the “Property”) under
consideration will be developed, as applicable, as
set forth below; however, in the event the request is
denied, these proffers shall be immediately null and
void and of no further force or effect.
The following proffered conditions are applicable to Tract A
1. Conceptual Plan. Development of Tract A shall
generally conform to the conceptual plan entitled,
“UPPER MAGNOLIA GREEN WEST TRACT A AND TRACT B
CONCEPTUAL PLAN” prepared by Timmons Group, dated
March 27, 2025 and attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
“Conceptual Plan”) with respect to buffers and
proposed roads. The Conceptual Plan is conceptual in
nature and may vary based on the final site plan
depending on the final soil studies, grading, RPA
lines, building footprints, other engineering reasons
or as otherwise approved at the time of plans review.
(P)
2. Tract A. “Tract A” is defined as the
approximately 880.23 +/- acre portion of the Property
shown as “TRACT A” and buffer areas on the Conceptual
Plan (Exhibit A). (P)
3. Uses. The following uses shall be permitted on
Tract A:
a. Principal Use:
i. data center
b. Accessory Uses:
i. office
ii. research and development
facility
iii. contractor’s office, shop and
storage yard
iv. warehouse
v. electric power transforming
substations to include switching stations
vi. utility uses requiring a
structure, to include elevated water tank(s) and
tank-mounted communications equipment, and/or
wastewater pumping station (P)
4. Dedication. The following rights-of-way, as
described below, immediately adjacent to the
Property, shall be dedicated, free and unrestricted,
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to and for the benefit of the County:
a. Mount Hermon Road Extension. Ninety feet
(90’) from extended Mount Hermon Road/Westerleigh
Pkwy to Moseley Road, based on an approved alignment
by the Transportation Department.
b. Westerleigh Pkwy. Ninety feet (90’) from
the Tract A eastern property boundary line to its
intersection with Mount Hermon Road, based on an
approved alignment by the Transportation Department.
c. Moseley Road. Ninety feet (90’) (forty-
five feet (45’) on each side of the road, as measured
from the revised centerline) along Tract A frontage
along Moseley Road, based on an approved alignment by
the Transportation Department.
d. Powhite Pkwy. Two hundred feet (200’)
total, where right-of-way does not currently exist
for the extension of Powhite Pkwy, south to north,
from southern boundary of GPIN 7036848129 (4211 Mount
Hermon Road) to northern boundary of GPIN 7036854335
(4221 Mount Hermon Road) adjacent to Powhite Pkwy,
based on an approved alignment by the Transportation
Department.
In the event the County Thoroughfare Plan is modified
to reduce or remove right-of-way dedications
referenced in this proffered condition, or adequate
transportation improvements can be provided, as
determined by the Transportation Department, to
accommodate full development of Tract A without
necessitating the aforementioned dedications, then
those right-of-way dedications may be reduced or
removed, as determined by the Transportation
Department.
Prior to any site plan approval, a phasing plan for
these dedications shall be submitted to and approved
by the Transportation Department. The dedications
listed in this proffered condition shall be made in
accordance with the approved phasing plan, as may be
amended and approved by the Transportation
Department, or within sixty (60) days from a written
request by the County, whichever occurs first. (T)
5. Access.
a. Prior to any plan approval, an access
plan for roads to be dedicated to the County pursuant
to the “Dedication” proffered condition shall be
submitted to and approved by the Transportation
Department. An access plan shall be provided to the
corresponding road referenced in such plan at such
time vehicular access is proposed from/to Tract A.
Vehicular access from Tract A to these roads shall
conform to the approved access plan for the road.
b. Construction vehicle access to Tract A
shall be limited to/from Mount Hermon Road.
c. Direct vehicular access to/from the
Property shall be provided by public road access
to/from Mount Hermon Road, as approved by the
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Transportation Department. Direct vehicular access
to/from the Property to/from Moseley Road shall be
limited to an emergency access only (gated), as
approved by the Fire Department, until such time as a
public road is extended from Mount Hermon Road to
Moseley Road, as approved by the Transportation
Department. (T)
6. Road Improvements. The following road
improvements shall be provided as noted below, unless
a phasing plan is submitted to and approved by the
Transportation Department at the time of plans
review. The exact design and length of road
improvements shall be approved by the Transportation
Department.
a. Construction of a two (2) lane facility
for Mount Hermon Road, including pedestrian
accommodations and crosswalk improvements, to VDOT
Urban Minor Arterial standards (50 mph), with
modifications approved by the Transportation
Department, from the existing terminus to the
proposed intersection with Westerleigh Parkway, based
on an approved alignment by the Transportation
Department. Unless otherwise approved by the
Transportation Department, left and right turn lanes
shall be provided at each approved access and the
Westerleigh Parkway intersection. These improvements
shall be provided in conjunction with initial
development of Tract A.
b. Construction of a two (2) lane facility
for Westerleigh Parkway, including pedestrian
accommodations and crosswalk improvements, to VDOT
Urban Minor Arterial standards (50 mph), with
modifications approved by the Transportation
Department, from the existing terminus to the
proposed intersection with Mount Hermon Road, based
on an approved alignment by the Transportation
Department (the “Westerleigh Pkwy Extension”). Unless
otherwise approved by the Transportation Department,
left and right turn lanes shall be provided at each
approved access and the Mount Hermon Road
intersection. Improvement shall be provided in
conjunction with vehicular access where Westerleigh
Pkwy Extension intersection is planned.
c. At the time the Westerleigh Pkwy
Extension is accepted into the VDOT system, the
owner/developer shall request a through truck
restriction on Westerleigh Pkwy in accordance with
VDOT requirements.
d. Construction of intersection control
(signal, roundabout, or other innovative intersection
control proposed by the developer and approved by the
Transportation Department), if warranted, as
determined by the Transportation Department with each
phase of development:
i. Mount Hermon Road/Genito Road;
and
ii. Site access to Mount Hermon
Road, Westerleigh Parkway, or other Thoroughfare Plan
Road.
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e. Dedication to Chesterfield County, free
and unrestricted, any additional right-of-way (or
easements) required to accommodate the road
improvements identified above.
If adequate road improvements can be provided, as
determined by the Transportation Department, to
accommodate full development of Tract A without
necessitating the aforementioned road improvements
and supported by a traffic study, the Transportation
Department may waive the requirement for those road
improvements deemed unnecessary. (T)
7. Utilities.
a. Water and Wastewater. Any new structure
on Tract A requiring water and wastewater service
shall use the County water and wastewater systems,
with wastewater conveyance to County approved
wastewater treatment facilities as approved by the
Utilities Department; provided, however, that any
existing structure located on Tract A and using
private systems as of the effective date of the
rezoning shall be allowed to continue using the
private systems provided that these private systems
are maintained consistent with all regulatory
requirements. County water and wastewater easements
and service connections shall be provided to
properties containing private water and wastewater
systems at time of plans review for existing
structures.
b. Overall Water and Wastewater System
Plan. Prior to any plan approval, an Overall Water
and Wastewater System Plan for Tract A shall be
submitted to and approved by the Utilities Department
(the “Overall Plan”). The Overall Plan shall be
coordinated with the Overall Water and Wastewater
System Plan for Upper Magnolia Green West associated
with prior approved case 21SN0676, and include, but
not be limited to, the following:
i. A minimum of two (2) adequately
sized connections to the Physic Hill Pressure Zone
for redundancy, looped through the Property.
ii. A minimum of one (1) adequately
sized interconnection between the Physic Hill
Pressure Zone and Clover Hill Pressure Zone, at a
location acceptable to the Utilities Department, with
any infrastructure necessary for the operation of the
interconnections.
iii. A minimum of one (1) elevated
water tank (“Water Tank”) to be constructed at a
location with an elevation acceptable to the
Utilities Department. Construction phasing of the
Water Tank(s) will be as required by detailed
engineering analysis specific to the demands
generated by the development as approved by the
Utilities Department.
iv. A wastewater pump station (“Pump
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Station”) to be constructed, at a location acceptable
to the Utilities Department, if needed by the
development, to allow for wastewater service to the
portion of Tract A naturally draining towards the
Appomattox River.
v. Detailed engineering analysis of
the impact the proposed Tract A development will have
on the existing water and wastewater systems to
determine proposed water and wastewater
infrastructure sizing, locations of facilities,
points of connection/interconnection for the water
system and hydraulic analysis of the existing water
and wastewater systems. A maximum gallons per minute
instantaneous flow rate of water demand and
wastewater discharge will also be as required by
detailed engineering analysis provided in an
operational plan submitted to and approved by the
Utilities Department.
vi. Any off-site water and
wastewater improvements needed to provide the volume
of water delivery and wastewater conveyance required
for the development of Tract A. This shall include
new water and wastewater lines and their associated
appurtenances, as well as upgrades to existing water
and wastewater lines and facilities.
vii. An appropriately sized
waterline extension, with all necessary appurtenances
to properly operate the public water system, from the
existing waterline terminus in Mount Hermon Road to
the development.
c. Phasing. Phased construction of the
Overall Plan improvements shall be allowed to meet
the phased demands of the proposed Tract A
development provided they will meet the demands and
needed fire flow of the proposed phased development
of the proposed Tract A development.
d. Dedications. Following the approval of
the Overall Plan, upon request of the County, access
to Tract A and dedication of land for the Water
Tank(s) and, if needed, the Pump Station shall be
provided to the County, at no cost to the County, as
shown on the approved Overall Plan. Dedications of
land shall be provided as described below:
i. The land dedication for the Water
Tank(s) shall be a minimum of two (2) acres up to a
maximum of five (5) acres, at a grade elevation of at
least three hundred ten feet (310’), or as otherwise
approved by the Utilities Department, together with
the appropriate access to a public road.
e. The land dedication for the Pump
Station, if needed, shall be a minimum of three (3)
acres up to a maximum of seven (7) acres, together
with the appropriate access to a public road.
f. Easements. Following the approval of the
Overall Plan, and upon request of the County, access
to the Property and any public easements required
within the Property for the construction and
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operation of proposed public waterlines and
wastewater lines included in the Overall Plan shall
be provided, at no cost on standard County documents,
in the location(s) shown on the approved Overall
Plan, independent of the timing of this development.
g. Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit.
Any user discharging non-domestic wastewater to the
public wastewater system shall be required to comply
with the Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
requirements of the Utilities Department.
h. Infrastructure Improvements – Costs. The
development shall be responsible for the design and
construction cost of any on-site and off-site water
and wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to
support the development, as required in the Overall
Plan.
i. Water and Wastewater Usage.
i. Development on Tract A shall use
a maximum of 1,994 gallons per day per acre of
potable water from the County’s public water system
and discharge no more than 1,994 gallons per day per
acre of wastewater to the County’s wastewater system
(collectively, the “Usage Cap”) which is the planned
capacity as determined by the Utilities Department
based on Tract A’s Zoning and Land Use designations
within the Comprehensive Plan, as shown on Exhibit B
attached hereto (“Water and Wastewater Usage Chart”).
The Usage Cap will not apply to a public safety event
that requires additional water demand or wastewater
discharge.
ii. Owner/developer may not exceed
the Usage Cap until one or a combination of the
following is achieved, as determined by the
owner/developer and approved by the Utilities
Department, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld if the proposed solution conforms with
applicable local, state and federal requirements:
1. the owner/developer
provides infrastructure upgrades, modifications
and/or expansions to the County’s public water and
wastewater infrastructure that are necessary to
provide additional capacity to meet the
owner/developer’s water and wastewater needs;
2. the owner/developer
implements its own system upgrades, water usage
reduction or re-use strategies, on-site water storage
tanks and/or use of a combination of potable water
and alternative water sources (such as reclaimed
wastewater or industrial water), at the
owner’s/developer’s expense, in order to provide
capacity to meet the owner/developer’s water needs;
or
3. there becomes additional
capacity in the County’s public water and wastewater
systems and the Utilities Department has confirmed
adequate capacity for the owner/developer’s requested
water and wastewater needs, and the owner/developer
has submitted and the Utilities Department has
approved an updated Overall Plan that includes any
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on-site and off-site water and wastewater
improvements needed to provide the volume of
additional requested water delivery and wastewater
conveyance requested, including new water and
wastewater lines and their associated appurtenances,
and the commitment by owner/developer to be
responsible for the design and construction of such
improvements.
iii. The use of private well water
for water cooling data center equipment is strictly
prohibited.
iv. The owner/developer shall submit
a Utility Operational Plan (the “Plan”) for review
and approval by Utilities with each site plan for
development of Tract A. The Plan shall include an
onsite point of contact to coordinate operations, the
anticipated peak hourly demand, seasonal changes in
demands, and the utility infrastructure, including
sizing and alignment, necessary to accommodate the
proposed operations to avoid adversely impacting the
County’s utility systems. This Plan shall be
approved in writing by Utilities prior to approval of
the associated site plan. Unless agreed upon
otherwise, the owner/developer shall meet with
Utilities annually to discuss any changes to the Plan
desired by the owner/developer or to confirm that no
changes to the Plan are requested by the
owner/developer at that time. Any anticipated changes
in the water and wastewater flow rates and their
applicable timing shall be approved by Utilities
prior to their implementation. The total daily water
demands and wastewater discharges shall be limited to
those stated in the conditions of this development.
In the event adequate utilities infrastructure
improvements can be provided, as determined by the
Utilities Department, to accommodate full development
of Tract A without necessitating the aforementioned
improvements as supported by detailed engineering
analysis of the proposed development’s impacts on the
existing water and wastewater systems, the Utilities
Department may waive the requirement for those
utility infrastructure improvements deemed
unnecessary. (U)
8. Associated Infrastructure and Uses. The
following infrastructure and associated uses shall be
permitted on Tract A as set forth below:
a. Utility Uses. Utility uses requiring a
structure (which does not include water and
wastewater lines and appurtenances, service lines to
consumers, and below or above ground cables, wires or
pipes) shall be subject to the following:
i. Elevated Water Tank(s) and tank
mounted communications equipment shall be permitted
provided:
1. All mechanical equipment
located on or associated with any building or
structure for the Water Tank(s) shall be screened
from view from any property that is residentially
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zoned as of the date of approval of this zoning case
25SN1038 or residentially developed as of the date of
approval of this zoning case 25SN1038, and from
public roads (except for Powhite Parkway), in
accordance with the Emerging Growth Design District
standards. This condition shall not require screening
for the Water Tank(s) structure or communication
equipment.
2. The Water Tank(s) shall be
a new composite style elevated water storage tank
meeting the Utilities Department requirements.
3. The Water Tank(s) shall be
secured by a minimum eight foot (8’) high fence
designed to preclude trespassing.
4. There shall be no signs or
logos permitted on the Water Tank(s) or
communications equipment.
5. The Water Tank(s) shall be
white, grey, or another neutral color, as approved by
the Utilities Department. Any communication
equipment (antennas, mounting hardware, cables, etc.)
mounted on the outside of the Water Tank(s) shall be
the same or similar color as the Water Tank(s).
6. Except for security
lighting over the access doors at the base of the
Water Tank(s) the Water Tank(s) and communications
equipment shall not be permanently lighted unless
required by the Federal Aviation Administration or
the Federal Communications Commission.
ii. Wastewater Pumping Station
together with the various structures and
appurtenances shall be secured by a minimum eight
foot (8’) high fence designed to preclude
trespassing. All mechanical equipment located on or
associated with any building or structure for the
Wastewater Pumping Station shall be screened from
view from any property that is residentially zoned as
of the date of approval of this zoning case 25SN1038
or residentially developed as of the date of approval
of this zoning case 25SN1038, and from public roads
(except for Powhite Parkway), in accordance with the
Emerging Growth Design District standards. (P)
9. Environmental Engineering.
a. Super Silt Fence, or an alternative as
approved by the Department of Environmental
Engineering, shall be provided as a perimeter control
in locations where standard silt fence would have
been required.
b. Sediment traps and basins sized at least
25% larger than the minimum Virginia Stormwater
Management Handbook’s standard shall be provided,
unless otherwise approved by the Department of
Environmental Engineering at the time of plan review.
c. Anionic polyacrylamide “PAM”(a non-toxic
synthetic polymer used to control soil erosion and
sedimentation), Flexible Growth Medium (erosion
control product that forms a flexible, porous blanket
on soil surfaces to prevent erosion and promote rapid
plant growth), and/or a County-approved equivalent
shall be applied to denuded areas (areas that have
been cleared of vegetative cover) during construction
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and at final stabilization in the locations shown on
plans approved by the Department of Environmental
Engineering at the time of plan review.
d. The maximum post-development discharge
rate for the 100-year storm shall be based on the
maximum capacity of the existing facilities
downstream, and shall not increase the recorded
and/or established 100-year backwater and/or
floodplain. Or on-site detention of the post-
development 100-year discharge rate to below the pre-
development 100-year discharge rate shall be provided
to satisfy this requirement. (EE)
10. Buffers.
a. A variable width buffer with a minimum
width of two hundred feet (200’) shall be provided
along the perimeter of Tract A as generally shown on
the Conceptual Plan (Exhibit A), subject to the
provisions of this proffered condition.
b. For any western boundary line of Tract A
shared with property on Moseley Road that is
residentially zoned as of the date of approval of
this zoning case 25SN1038 or property on Moseley Road
that is residentially developed as of the date of
approval of this zoning case 25SN1038 (collectively,
“Adjoining Residential Property”), a minimum distance
of seven hundred fifty feet (750’) shall exist from
the nearest primary residential dwelling units
existing on Adjoining Residential Property at the
time of approval of this case 25SN1038, as generally
shown on the Conceptual Plan (Exhibit A). The portion
of the measured 750’ that falls within Tract A shall
become buffer area, subject to the provisions of this
proffered condition.
c. Existing forested vegetation located
within the areas shown as buffers on the Conceptual
Plan (Exhibit A) shall be preserved and incorporated
in a landscape plan to be submitted to the Planning
Department at the time of plans review. Any buffer
areas without forested vegetation shall be planted
and maintained in accordance with the following
standards:
i. Any portion of the first two
hundred feet (200’) of any buffer area without
forested vegetation shall be planted to meet two (2)
times the planting standard for one hundred foot
(100’) wide buffers in Table 19.1-263.A.2.b. of the
Zoning Ordinance, including the ability to use berms.
These plantings shall be planted adjacent to any
public road, or from any property that is
residentially zoned as of the date of approval of
this zoning case 25SN1038 or residentially developed
as of the date of approval of this zoning case
25SN1038. The remaining portion of the buffer area
shall be left in a natural state.
ii. All plantings shall be
indigenous and drought resistant. Any dead or
diseased vegetation, noxious plants, or invasive
species may be removed from such buffer.
d. Buffers shall be inclusive of required
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setbacks, and provided the uses are consistent with
the intent of buffers, the following uses shall be
permitted in the buffers: landscaping and screening,
signs, security fencing or walls, utility easements
(including drainage and stormwater facilities),
utilities which run generally perpendicular through
the buffer, pedestrian ways, access roads, bikeways,
or similar uses as may be permitted at the time of
plan review. (P)
11. Screening.
a. Loading bays. All loading and service
areas shall be oriented on Tract A such that loading
areas are substantially screened from view from a
public road (except for Powhite Parkway) or from any
property that is residentially zoned as of the date
of approval of this zoning case 25SN1038 or
residentially developed as of the date of approval of
this zoning case 25SN1038, by building design,
durable architectural walls or fences of comparable
materials to the principal building and designed to
be compatible to the principal building, berms or
other land forms which are part of, or appear to be
part of, the natural terrain, or as otherwise
approved at the time of plans review.
b. Exterior Rooftop Equipment. All exterior
rooftop mechanical equipment which is visible from a
public road (except for Powhite Parkway) or from any
property that is residentially zoned as of the date
of approval of this zoning case 25SN1038 or
residentially developed as of the date of approval of
this zoning case 25SN1038, shall to the extent
possible be screened from public view, generally by
the incorporation into the roof form through the use
of materials similar to those employed in the
construction of the principal structure. (P)
12. Building Height. The maximum building height
for any building located west of the Mount Hermon
Road/Westerleigh Pkwy extension shall be one hundred
fifty feet (150’). The maximum building height for
any building located east of the Mount Hermon
Road/Westerleigh Pkwy extension shall be one hundred
feet (100’). Structures, including elevated water
tanks, telecommunications towers or facilities and
electric transmission structures are not subject to
this limitation and shall follow the requirements
specified in the Zoning Ordinance. (P)
13. Noise.
a. No use on Tract A shall generate noise
that exceeds a sound level of 75 decibels as measured
on the Decibel A Scale (“dBA”) between the hours of 6
am and 8 pm, or 65 dBA between the hours of 8 pm and
6 am, each as measured at any boundary line of Tract
A that adjoins any property that is residentially
zoned as of the date of approval of this zoning case
25SN1038 or residentially developed as of the date of
approval of this zoning case 25SN1038, adjusting for
ambient or background noise levels. This condition
shall not apply to noise generated by emergency
generators, back-up power equipment, alarms or
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beepers required by law, ordinances, rules or
regulations.
b. Emergency back-up generators shall be
permitted for emergency use only on the Property.
Testing of any emergency back-up generators on the
Property will be limited to between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, unless
otherwise required by applicable state or federal law
or regulation. There will be no exterior alarms or
speaker systems permitted on any building located on
the Property except for emergency alarms and alarms
or beepers located on vehicles. (P)
14. Architectural Standards for Data Centers.
Acceptable siding materials for data center buildings
developed on Tract A include brick, brick veneer,
stone, stone veneer, stucco, concrete, engineered
metal panels used in conjunction with other
materials, precast concrete, tilt-up concrete panels
with brick or stone facing, cultured stone, other
masonry materials. A variety of materials shall be
used to avoid monotony. Other materials may be used
for parapets, roof or equipment screening (including
but not limited to metal louvers), cornices,
surrounds, trim, awnings, architectural decorations,
and design elements. Roofing material for a sloped
roof shall be standing seam metal, dimensional
architectural shingles or similar, unless a different
material is approved by the Planning Director at the
time of plan review (however, flat roofs are exempt
from this requirement). Buildings shall be neutral
colors (such as taupe, tan, brown, beige, ivory,
cream, white, black, grey or similar) and accent
colors may be used to complement the dominant
building color. For any data center building located
within two hundred and fifty feet (250’) of property
that is residentially zoned or residentially
developed as of the date of approval of this zoning
case 25SN1038, the side of the building facing such
adjacent residential property shall, to the extent
possible, have the same or similar architectural
features as the front/entrance side of the building.
(P)
15. Security. Owner shall, prior to any
certificate(s) of occupancy being issued on the
Property, coordinate emergency vehicle and building
access with the County Police Department’s CPTED
Planner, the County Fire Department’s Deputy Fire
Marshal (for site plan review) and the County
Emergency Communications Center (“ECC”) Operations
Manager. Labeled building floor plans shall be
provided to the County ECC Operations Manager prior
to the certificate(s) of occupancy being issued.
(Police)
16. Fencing. Chain link fencing material shall not
be permitted along the Tract A property boundary line
where the fencing would be visible from a public road
or visible from any property that is residentially
zoned as of the date of approval of this zoning case
25SN1038 or residentially developed as of the date of
approval of this zoning case 25SN1038. (P)
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17. Lighting. Operational data center building
light levels allowed at the Tract A boundary line
shall meet the requirements of the County Zoning
Ordinance and lighting on the exterior of data center
buildings shall be full cut-off lighting fixtures
designed to direct light downward and away from the
sky to minimize light trespass and glare. (P)
The following proffered conditions are applicable to Tract B
18. Tract B. “Tract B” is defined as the
approximately 99 +/- acre portion of the Property
shown as “TRACT B” on the Conceptual Plan (Exhibit
A). (P)
19. All proffered conditions of County Zoning Case
21SN0676, as approved on May 26, 2022, shall apply to
Tract B. (P)
Additionally, the following items are staff notes of
the Applicant's agreement with the Board of
Supervisors:
1. Staff Note: Restrict Building Heights. The
maximum building height for any building located
within Tract A and west of the Mount Hermon
Road/Westerleigh Pkwy extension shall be one hundred
and ten feet (110’). (P)
2. Staff Note: Require Architectural Standards.
For any data center building located within three
hundred and fifty feet (350’) of property that is
residentially zoned or residentially developed as of
the date of approval of this zoning case 25SN1038,
the side of the building facing such adjacent
residential property shall, to the extent possible,
have the same or similar architectural features as
the front/entrance side of the building.” This
agreement is more restrictive than the distance
requirement placed in Proffered Condition 14 which
was adopted in the motion.(P)
3. Staff Note: Generator and Mechanical Equipment
Placement. Generators and mechanical equipment shall
be placed to the rear of the building for any data
center facility within three hundred and fifty feet
(350’) of property that is residentially zoned or
residentially developed as of the date of approval of
this zoning case 25SN1038. (P)
4. Staff Note: Require Tree Preservation. On Tract
A, owner/developer shall be required to comply with
the minimum tree canopy requirements of the County
Zoning Ordinance at the time of plans review. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
I. 25SN1039 - Upper Magnolia Green East Amendment -
Matoaca
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In Matoaca Magisterial District, Upper Magnolia Green
East Amendment is a request to amend zoning approval
(Case 21SN0675) on 524.3 acres relative to the master
plan, uses, transportation density, road cash
proffers and development standards plus rezoning of
219.64 acres from Agricultural (A) and Residential
(R-12) to Residential (R-15) with conditional use and
conditional use planned development on the entire
project area to permit specific uses (including
communications tower facility; contractor's office,
shop and storage yard; electric power transforming
station and other utility uses requiring a structure)
and exceptions to ordinance requirements and
amendment of zoning district map on 743.94 acres
fronting in four (4) locations for approximately
4,750 feet on the north line of Duval Road, 1,575
feet west of Otterdale Road, and fronting
approximately 850 feet on the west line of Otterdale
Road, 1,815 feet north of Duval Road, and at the
western terminus of Westerleigh Parkway. The
Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Suburban Residential I use (Maximum
of 2 dwellings per acre). Tax IDs 698-680-Part of
0602; 703-678-9275; 704-682-4454; 705-680-3057; 706-
678-6386.
Mr. Ryan Ramsey provided the Board with an overview
of Case 25SN1039. He stated the Planning Commission
and staff recommended approval, subject to the
conditions in the staff report.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Kim Lacy, representing the applicant, presented
additional information about the case.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
Discussion ensued relative to the case.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board approved Case 25SN1039, subject to the
following conditions:
Proffered Conditions
The Owner-Applicant in this rezoning Case 25SN1039,
pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia
(1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of
Chesterfield County, Virginia (“County”), for itself
and its successor or assigns, proffers that the
development of the approximately 743.94 total acres
with County Tax Identification Numbers
704682445400000 (104.8 +/- acres; 17151 Westerleigh
Pkwy), 698680060200000 (in part)(419.5 +/- acres;
18100 Duval Rd), 705680305700000 (130 +/- acres;
18000 Duval Rd), 703678927500000 (59.4 +/- acres;
17500 Duval Rd), 706678638600000 (30.24 +/- acres;
5700 Otterdale Rd) under consideration will be
developed, as applicable, as set forth below;
however, in the event the request is denied or
approved with conditions not agreed to by the Owner-
Applicant, these proffers shall be immediately null
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and void and of no further force or effect.
Proffered Conditions 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 15 of
Zoning Case 21SN0675 are hereby deleted in their
entirety for the Property that is subject to zoning
Case 25SN1039.
Staff Note: All other conditions previously
approved in Zoning Case 21SN0675 will remain in
force and effect for the Property that is subject
to this zoning Case 25SN1039. Case 21SN0675 parcels
not included in this Case 25SN1039 shall continue
to be bound by the proffered conditions of Case
21SN0675, as approved on May 26, 2022.
The Applicant hereby proffers the following
additional conditions for the Property that is
subject to this zoning Case 25SN1039:
1. Conceptual Plan. A potential development scheme
of the Property entitled, “UPPER MAGNOLIA GREEN EAST
AMENDMENT CONCEPTUAL PLAN” prepared by Timmons Group,
dated March 27, 2025 is attached hereto as Exhibit A
(“Conceptual Plan”) with respect to tracts and
buffers. The Conceptual Plan is conceptual in nature
and may vary based on the final site plan depending
on the final soil studies, grading, RPA lines,
building footprints, other engineering reasons or as
otherwise approved at the time of plans review. (P)
2. Residential Uses. Residential uses shall be
prohibited on the Property that is subject to this
zoning Case 25SN1039. (P)
3. Uses. In addition to those uses permitted by-
right or with restrictions in the Residential (R-15)
District, the following uses shall be permitted:
a. Communications tower, to include a
freestanding tower as well as co-location of
equipment on an elevated water tank.
b. Contractor’s office, shop and storage
yard.
c. Electric power transforming station,
including switching stations.
d. Utility uses requiring a structure, to
include elevated water tank. (P)
4. Associated Infrastructure and Uses. The
following infrastructure and associated uses shall be
permitted on the Property as set forth below:
a. Utility Uses. Utility uses requiring a
structure (which does not include water and
wastewater lines and appurtenances, service lines to
consumers, and below or above ground cables, wires or
pipes) shall be subject to the following:
i. An elevated Water Tank and tank
mounted communications equipment up to a maximum
height of one hundred and ninety-nine (199) feet
shall be permitted on the Property provided:
1. All mechanical equipment
located on or associated with any building or
structure for the Water Tank shall be screened from
any adjoining residential property and public roads.
This condition shall not require screening for the
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Water Tank structure or communication equipment.
2. The Water Tank shall be a
new composite style elevated water storage tank
meeting the Utilities Department requirements.
3. The Water Tank shall be
secured by a minimum eight foot (8’) high fence
designed to preclude trespassing.
4. There shall be no signs or
logos permitted on the Water Tank or communications
equipment.
5. The Water Tank shall be
white, grey, or another neutral color, acceptable to
the Utilities Department. The communication
equipment (antennas, mounting hardware, cables, etc.)
mounted on the outside of the Water Tank shall be the
same or similar color as the Water Tank.
6. Except for security
lighting over the access doors at the base of the
Water Tank the Water Tank and communications
equipment shall not be permanently lighted unless
required by the Federal Aviation Administration or
the Federal Communications Commission.
7. Upon request of the
County, access to the Property and dedication of land
for the Water Tank shall be provided to the County,
at no cost to the County. The land dedication for the
Water Tank shall be a minimum of two (2) acres up to
a maximum of five (5) acres, at a grade elevation
approved by the Utilities Department, together with
the appropriate access to a public road. (P & U)
5. Electric Power Transforming Substation to
Include Switching Station. Electric power
transforming substations, to include switching
stations, shall be permitted on the Property in the
area generally shown as “SUBSTATION 20 AC+/” on the
Conceptual Plan (Exhibit A). A minimum two hundred
foot (200’) buffer shall be provided along the
perimeter of any electric power transforming
substation or switching station site that is
established on the Property. (P)
6. Swift Creek Preserve. A minimum of three
hundred fifty (350) acres, as generally shown as the
“SWIFT CREEK PRESERVE” on the Conceptual Plan
(Exhibit A), shall be a protected area to be reserved
and managed by the County for purposes of
conservation and to provide nature trails and special
opportunities for study and research. No land
disturbance for improvements including utilities or
nature trails shall be permitted within the Swift
Creek Preserve unless approved by Environmental
Engineering. (P)
7. VDOT Laydown Yard. The Virginia Department of
Transportation (“VDOT”) shall be permitted to use a
portion of the Property, in the area generally shown
as “VDOT LAY DOWN/CELL TOWER/WATER TANK 13 AC+/-” on
the Conceptual Plan (Exhibit A), for the storage and
maintenance of VDOT materials and equipment (also
known as a contractor’s office, shop and storage
yard). A minimum two hundred foot (200’) buffer
shall be provided along the perimeter of any VDOT
laydown yard site that is established on the
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Property. (P)
8. Communications Tower. A Communications Tower
shall be permitted on the Property in the area
generally shown as “VDOT LAY DOWN/CELL TOWER/WATER
TANK 13 AC+/-” on the Conceptual Plan (Exhibit A). A
minimum two hundred foot (200’) buffer shall be
provided along the perimeter of any communications
tower that is established on the Property. (P)
9. Elevated Water Tank. An elevated water tank
shall be permitted on the Property in the area
generally shown as “VDOT LAY DOWN/CELL TOWER/WATER
TANK 13 AC+/-” on the Conceptual Plan (Exhibit A). A
minimum two hundred foot (200’) buffer shall be
provided along the perimeter of any elevated water
tank established on the Property, except for any
portions of said perimeter that are adjacent to the
Swift Creek Preserve. (P)
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
16. Public Hearings
A. To Consider Proposed FY2025 Budget Amendments
Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris introduced
the public hearing for the Board to consider proposed
FY2025 budget amendments.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Holland, the
Board approved amendment of the FY2025 Adopted Budget
and authorized (1) appropriation of revenue sources
and expenditure uses and (2) the required additional
appropriation and fund transfer authority necessary
to enable movement of related funds, from any of the
identified sources, as needed, to ensure proper
alignment with legal, financial, and programmatic
requirements.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
B. To Consider Amending the County Code Relative to
Illegal Activities in County Parks
Deputy County Administrator Clay Bowles introduced
the public hearing for the Board to consider amending
the County Code relative to illegal activities in
county parks.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Linda Kidd-Fleshman expressed concerns relative to
parties, noise, and illegal activities in Matoaca
Park and asked the Board to adopt the proposed
amendments.
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There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY ENACTING CHAPTER
20 – PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE I – PARK RULES,
AND SECTIONS 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 20-4, 20-5, 20-6, 20-
7, 20-8, 20-9, AND 20-10 RELATING TO PARK RULES
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County:
(1) That Article I shall be added to Chapter 20 of
the Code of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as
amended, to read as follows:
Chapter 20 – PARKS AND RECREATION ARTICLE I. – PARK RULES 20-1. – Definitions.
Director means the director of the County’s
Department of Parks and Recreation or designee.
Park means all property owned, maintained or operated
by the County for public recreational use.
20-2. – Persons Exempted.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter
to the contrary, it shall not be a violation of this
chapter if a person engaging in an otherwise
prohibited activity is specifically authorized in
writing to conduct such activity by the Director or
is an employee of the County, Commonwealth of
Virginia or United States of America, acting within
the scope of his employment, or if the person
engaging in the otherwise prohibited activity is an
agent or an independent contractor to the County
acting within and pursuant to the scope of his
duties.
20-3. – Penalties.
a. Any person who violates any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be deemed to be guilty of a
Class 4 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof,
shall be fined not more than $250.
b. Failure to abide by these ordinances and other
park rules may also result in violators being
prohibited from future use of park property,
facilities or services.
20-4. – Hours of operation and access.
a. No person shall enter or remain in any park
except during such hours as shall be designated and
posted by the Director as the hours of park
operation.
b. Persons (i) using a lighted facility or
entering a park in compliance with specially posted
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park hours, or (ii) attending a special event
permitted by the County outside of the hours of park
operation shall not be in violation of this section
if they remain in a park for either of these purposes
outside of the posted hours of park operation.
However, such persons shall exit the park by the
closing time posted for the facility, special hours,
or event.
c. No person shall utilize areas of a park off
established trails, walkways or roadways, or areas
specifically posted as restricted at any time.
20-5. – Amplified Sound.
a. No person shall, within a park, operate, use,
or play any device designed to produce, reproduce, or
amplify sound in a manner audible to others more than
ten (10) feet away from the device.
b. The prohibition in this section does not apply
when the source of the sound is part of an event
sponsored by the County.
20-6. – Projectiles.
a. No person shall operate in a park any device or
undertake any activity which will cause a projectile
to be propelled which could injure a person or animal
or damage property.
b. Activities and devices restricted under this
provision include, but are not limited to hobby
rockets, remote-control gliders or powered remote
control or tethered planes, boats, cars or other like
devices (except in designated areas), the hitting of
golf balls where the landing of the ball cannot be
seen, and the operation of a device designed for
high-speed missile projection (e.g., bow and arrow,
crossbow, taser, spear, slingshot, dart device,
etc.).
20-7. – Fires.
a. No person shall take any action to start or use
a fire within a park except in a grill or in such
facilities provided by and approved by the County for
this purpose.
b. Any fire started pursuant to (a) above shall be
attended at all times and fully extinguished before
the site is left unattended.
20-8. – Use and Access to Water.
a. Use of park docks, boat launches, or other park
property adjacent to water shall not be used to
access any body of water for swimming, bathing,
wading, ice skating, or fishing, except in those
areas designated and posted by the County for such
purpose.
b. Accessing areas designated for swimming,
bathing, wading, and fishing shall be permitted only
during the posted hours of operation.
c. No person shall use park docks, boat launches,
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or other park property adjacent to water to access
any body of water to bathe or wash any animal,
vehicle or clothing or to throw, cast, lay, drop,
discharge, direct, deposit or abandon any substance,
matter or thing, in whatever form, which may directly
or indirectly result in the pollution of such waters.
d. Any person fishing in a designated area of a
park must possess a valid fishing license and meet
any other requirements as provided in the Code of
Virginia.
20-9. – Vehicles.
a. Prohibited vehicles. With the exception of
motorized wheelchairs and other motorized assistive
devices for mobility impaired persons, no person
shall operate, within a park, a motorized vehicle of
any kind not licensed for regular use upon public
highways.
b. Speed limit. Where no speed limit is posted, no
person shall operate a motor vehicle, within a park,
at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour.
c. Parking. (i) No person shall park a motor
vehicle in areas of a park other than those
designated and posted by the County as parking areas;
(ii) No person shall park a motor vehicle in a park
overnight.
d. Repair of vehicle. (i) No person shall repair,
clean, wax, or otherwise maintain a motor vehicle in
a park; (ii) No person shall discharge or cause to be
discharged hazardous substances, including but not
limited to gasoline, antifreeze, or motor oil, in a
park.
e. Penalty. In addition to the penalties generally
applicable to this article/chapter, vehicles parked
in non-designated areas in a park or outside of a
park’s posted hours of operation shall be subject to
ticketing and towing.
20-10. – Park Property, Wildlife and Habitat Protection.
No person shall, in any manner, alter, deface, pick,
pull, pull up, tear up, dig, dig up, cut, cut down,
break, burn, injure, deface, disturb, plant,
excavate, blast, destroy, mutilate, disfigure,
remove, scar, take, or gather, in whole or in part,
any part of any park, building, sign equipment, or
other property, including, but not limited to, any
tree, flower, fern, shrub, vine, turf, plant, rock,
artifact, fossil, or mineral found, growing or being
upon the land of any park.
(2) That this ordinance shall become effective
September 1, 2025.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
C. To Consider Amending the Zoning Ordinance Relative to
Signage at County Public Facilities
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Zoning Administrator Thomas Jenkins introduced the
public hearing for the Board to consider amending the
Zoning Ordinance relative to signage at county public
facilities.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Renate Eldred expressed concerns about how signs may
look many years down the road, and she pointed out
what she thought might be an illegal sign on county
property.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND
REENACTING SECTIONS 19.1-53 AND 19.1-276 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO FREESTANDING SIGNS AT
COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPUTER
CONTROLLED VARIABLE MESSAGE ELECTRONIC SIGNS (EMC)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County:
(1) That Sections 19.1-53 and 19.1-276 of the Code
of the County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are
amended and re-enacted, to read as follows:
Chapter 19.1
ZONING
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Sec. 19.1-53. Restricted Uses Listed as “R” or “RS”.
OOO
Sign, computer controlled variable message electronic (EMC): R-88, R-40, R-25, R-15, R-12, R-9, R-7, R-C Districts R-TH, R-MF Districts MH-2, MH-3 Districts A District O-1, O-2 Districts C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5 Districts I-1, I-2, I-3 Districts: a. Sign complies with restrictions of
changeable copy sign and outdoor advertising sign as
applicable; b. Sign is not incorporated into a
nonconforming sign or a sign containing manual copy; c. Except for a permitted outdoor
advertising sign or a sign for a county governmental
facility, sign is not located in Belmont Turner Area
Central, Bon Air Special Design District, Chester
Area Central, Midlothian Area West or Route 10 Area
North as shown on the zoning map;
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d. Excluding copy that includes only
current time of day or outdoor temperature; interval
of copy change for a permitted EMC sign is limited as
follows: • 30 seconds for property
located in A, MH, R, R-TH, R-MF districts, if such
sign is the freestanding sign for property occupied
by a church, place of worship, public park or school.
Any other EMC located in A, MH, R, R-TH, R- MF
districts shall only be permitted by conditional use
and may be subject to more restrictive standards than
this section; • 1 minute for property
located outside of a mixed-use or non-residential
community in O, C, and I districts or an outparcel
within such a community; • 10 seconds for a mixed-use
or nonresidential community sign; or
• 10 seconds for outdoor
advertising sign; e. Excluding copy that includes only
current time of day, date or outdoor temperature,
copy changes simultaneously; f. Copy does not move, or give the
illusion of movement, such as, blink, scroll, flash,
spin, fly in/out, scintillate or similar effects;
however, copy may fade as transition to next copy; g. Copy is limited to a still image or
lines of text; h. Excluding outdoor advertising signs
greater than 200 square feet (s/f) in area, displays
shall be high resolution having no larger than 12 mm
pixel pitch. Outdoor advertising signs greater than
200 s/f and less than 400 s/f shall have a maximum
pixel pitch of 16 mm. Outdoor advertising signs
greater than 400 s/f shall have a maximum pixel pitch
of 20 mm; i. Sign defaults to blank copy if there
is a malfunction in device; j. Sign does not display coordinated
messages which are intended to be continued on
opposite sign face, other signs on-site or signs off-
site; k. A photocell or other device is used
that automatically adjusts brightness according to
ambient conditions; and l. Brightness does not exceed 0.3 foot
candles above ambient light as measured at a distance
in feet that is the square root of the sign area in
square feet multiplied by 100 (Distance from Sign=
√Sign Area Sq. ft×100).
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Sec. 19.1-276. Freestanding Signs A. Generally. 1. Number. Except where
specifically stated, a project shall be limited to 1
freestanding sign. The same limitation shall apply to
a single property outside of a project. a. Property
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developed with or used for a county governmental
facility shall not be subject to a maximum number of
freestanding signs, and these signs may be placed in
a location that best allows for communication of
information to the public based on the unique layout
of the property.
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(2) That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately after adoption.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
D. To Consider Amending the Comprehensive Plan Relative
to Chapter 9: Environment
Principal Planner Summer Hobson introduced the public
hearing for the Board to consider amending the
Comprehensive Plan relative to Chapter 9:
Environment.
Discussion and questions ensued relative to the
information provided during the presentation.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Carroll,
the Board adopted the following amendments to Chapter
9 of the Comprehensive Plan:
Please see the attachment appended to the end of
these minutes.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
E. To Consider FY26-FY31 Secondary Road Six-Year Plan
and FY26 Secondary Road Improvement Budget;
Appropriation of Funds and Authorization to Proceed
Director of Transportation Chessa Walker introduced
the public hearing for the Board to consider FY2026-
FY2031 Secondary Road Six-Year Plan and FY2026
Secondary Road Improvement Budget; Appropriation of
Funds and Authorization to Proceed.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Jerry Turner inquired about the construction timeline
for Powhite Parkway.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
Ms. Walker provided a response to Mr. Turner's
question.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board adopted the following resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
have conducted a public hearing on the FY26 through
FY31 Secondary Road Six-Year Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board concurs with the proposed projects
identified in the Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors approves the FY26 through
FY31 Secondary Road Six-Year Plan as presented by
VDOT.
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation
(VDOT) has submitted its proposed FY26 Secondary Road
Improvement Budget to the county; and
WHEREAS, the Budget represents the implementation of
the first year of the FY26 through FY31 Secondary
Road Six-Year Plan adopted by the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors approves the FY26
Secondary Road Improvement Budget as presented by
VDOT.
And, further, the Board took the following actions
for the Otterdale Road (Harpers Mill and Hampton Park
Roundabouts) Pedestrian Crossings project:
1. Appropriated anticipated VDOT reimbursements in
the amount of $2,000,000;
2. Authorized the County Administrator to enter into
permits, agreements, and contracts acceptable to the
County Attorney;
3. Authorized the County Administrator to proceed
with engineering, right-of-way acquisitions,
including the advertisement of eminent domain public
hearings, if necessary, and to accept the conveyance
of right-of-way and easements that are required;
4. Authorized the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator to execute
easement agreements for the relocation of utilities;
and
5. Authorized the Procurement Director to proceed
with the advertisement of a construction contract.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
F. To Consider the FY2027 and FY2028 Transportation
Alternatives Projects
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Ms. Walker introduced the public hearing for the
Board to consider the FY2027 and FY2028
Transportation Alternatives Projects.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
Renae Eldred expressed concerns about placing
pedestrian crossings in a place where there is not a
stoplight. She made note of the need to protect a
historical mile marker beside one of the proposed
pedestrian crossings. She also noted the need for
steps in one location.
Jerry Turner expressed concerns about unfinished
sidewalks, especially where children are walking to
school.
There being no one else to speak to the issue, the
public hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Carroll,
the Board appropriated up to $5,120,000 in
anticipated VDOT reimbursements, and transferred up
to $1,280,000 in county appropriations for local
match funds.
And, further, the Board adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the local governing
body request, by resolution, approval of proposed
Transportation Alternatives Program projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County requests the
Commonwealth Transportation Board provide funding for
the following projects:
• Beach Road at Ironbridge Road (Route 10) Signalized
Pedestrian Crossing;
• Courthouse Road at Tabor Lane Signalized Pedestrian
Crossing;
• Old Buckingham Road (Buckingham Station Drive –
Southwick Boulevard) Shared Use Path;
• Route 1 at Sherbourne Road Signalized Pedestrian
Crossing; and
• Woodpecker Road (Southlawn Avenue – J Mitchell
Jones Drive) Sidewalk.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby
agrees to pay 20 percent of the total cost of the
projects, if selected for Transportation Alternative
Program funding.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
G. To Consider the Conveyance of County Property at 8801
Rams Circle
Deputy County Administrator Jesse Smith introduced
the public hearing for the Board to consider proposed
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FY2025 budget amendments.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Dr. Miller, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board approved the conveyance of county property
at 8801 Rams Circle Drive, PIN: 757691054600000, to
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity,
Incorporated, and authorized the County Administrator
to execute the contract and deed.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
H. To Consider the Conveyance of an Underground Easement
to Verizon Virginia LLC at the Northern Area
Convenience Center
Real Property Manager Lynn Snow introduced the public
hearing for the Board to consider the conveyance of
an underground easement to Verizon Virginia LLC at
the Northern Area Convenience Center.
Mr. Ingle called for public comment.
There being no one to speak to the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Dr. Miller, the
Board authorized the Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors and the County Administrator to execute
an agreement with Verizon Virginia LLC for an
underground easement across property at the Northern
Area Convenience Center.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
17. Fifteen-Minute Citizen Comment Period on Unscheduled Matters
There were no speakers on unscheduled matters at this
time.
18. Adjournment
A. Adjournment and Notice of Next Scheduled Meeting of
the Board of Supervisors
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Ms. Schneider,
the Board adjourned at 9:36 p.m. to the Powhite
Parkway Public Meeting on June 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at
Clover Hill High School, to then adjourn to the
regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on
June 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Room 502 of the County
Administration Building.
Ayes: Ingle, Miller, Schneider, Holland and Carroll.
Nays: None.
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__________________________ ___________________________
Joseph P. Casey Jim A. Ingle
County Administrator Chairman
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Citizen Comments Received Through the Comment Portal May 28, 2025, Board of Supervisors Meeting
Comment Type Comment Name District
24SN1356 –
Park West
Circle
Communicati
ons Tower
A communication tower in
the midst of residential
developments seems
inappropriate. There is a
negative aesthetic impact
and potentially serious
health risks, including
cancer. From "Safeguard
Solutions":
Health Effects on the Brain
and Nervous System
There has been concern
about the potential impact
of RF radiation on the
brain, especially for those
who live close to cell
towers. Some studies have
suggested that long-term
exposure to RF radiation
might affect brain function
and may even be linked to
an increased risk of brain
tumors. While research is
still inconclusive, it’s
important to note that the
World Health Organization
(WHO) has classified RF
radiation as a possible
carcinogen (Group 2B).
As a rough guideline, most
experts recommend living at
least 500 meters (about
1,640 feet) away from a
cell tower to minimize
potential health risks.
https://safeguard-
solutions.ca/how-close-is-
too-close-to-a-cell-phone-
tower-understanding-the-
hazards-of-living-nearby
The proposed location looks
to be within a few hundred
feet of many single and
multi-family residences, 5
times closer than the
recommended guideline.
Seems an easy "no" decision
on the request.
James A.
(Jim)
Davenport
24SN1114 –
Retreat at
Rivers Bend
Rezoning &
Exceptions
Summary of voice mail
message: There are far too
many exceptions in this
case; significant
reductions in all of the
setbacks; very little open
green space; the density is
too high; setting a bad
Phil Lohr Bermuda
5/28/2025 Page 71 of 116
Comment Type Comment Name District
precedent for the county;
suggests the case be
deferred or denied.
25SN1040 -
Watkins
Centre
South
I am a Midlothian District
resident, and I am in
support of this rezoning
application. We need more
data centers available in
our community to support
our growth in the 21st
Century. They are the
lifeblood of a modern
economy, and the more we
rely on other regions for
this necessary
infrastructure, the more we
abdicate our ability to
control and guide our own
future. We don't rely on
Loudoun or London to clean
our water or pave our
roads; the same should be
true of our data. Thank
you.
Joe Bowser Midlothian
25SN1038 -
Upper
Magnolia
Green West
Tract A &
Tract B
Rezoning
I am in support of this
rezoning application. We
need more data centers
available in our community
to support our growth in
the 21st Century. They are
the lifeblood of a modern
economy, and the more we
rely on other regions for
this necessary
infrastructure, the more we
abdicate our ability to
control and guide our own
future. We don't rely on
Loudoun or London to clean
our water or pave our
roads; the same should be
true of our data. Thank
you.
Joe Bowser Midlothian
25SN1040 -
Watkins
Centre
South
and
25SN1038 -
Upper
Magnolia
Green West
Tract A &
Tract B
Rezoning
As a business owner in
Chesterfield County, I am
writing to express my
strong support for the
approval of data centers at
Watkins Centre South and
Upper Magnolia Green West
Tract A. As the owner of
hotels in the Midlothian
and Bermuda Districts, I
employ many individuals
whose livelihoods depend on
sustained economic growth
in our region. Thoughtfully
Ravi Patel
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Comment Type Comment Name District
planned developments, like
these proposed data
centers, are essential to
maintaining and
strengthening our local
economy.
Data centers play a vital
role in supporting
businesses like mine by
enhancing connectivity,
attracting new enterprises,
and fostering technological
innovation. Watkins Centre
South is a prime location
for this initiative, as it
is adjacent to overhead
transmission lines,
communications towers, and
Route 288. Similarly, Upper
Magnolia Green West Tract A
is ideally situated within
a planned technology park,
making it a natural fit for
this type of development.
Beyond their economic
impact, these data centers
will generate substantial
revenue that can benefit
the County in numerous
ways. I hope to see these
funds support critical
infrastructure, education,
transportation
improvements, and essential
public services such as
parks and recreation—
investments that directly
enhance the quality of life
for our residents.
By approving these
projects, you are making a
strategic investment in
Chesterfield County’s long-
term success. This is
responsible, forward-
thinking growth that
strengthens our businesses,
workforce, and community. I
urge you to support the
data center proposals at
Watkins Centre South and
Upper Magnolia Green West
Tract A to ensure
Chesterfield remains a
competitive and thriving
county for years to come.
Thank you for your time and
consideration.
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Comment Type Comment Name District
25SN1040 -
Watkins
Centre
South
I support the Watkins
Centre South rezoning case
for data centers. They
generate significant tax
revenue which can be used
to fund schools and
infrastructure upgrades.
They also create high
paying jobs. This is a good
use of this property that
will bring great benefits
to the community. Please
approve this case!
Vanessa
Wright
Clover
Hill
25SN1038 -
Upper
Magnolia
Green West
Tract A &
Tract B
Rezoning
I support the Upper Mag
West Tract A rezoning case
for data centers. They
generate significant tax
revenue which can be used
to fund schools and
infrastructure upgrades.
They also create high
paying jobs. This is a good
use of property that will
bring great benefits to our
community without forcing
the County to expand
existing services such as
schools and roads. Please
approve this case!
Vanessa
Wright
Clover
Hill
25SN1040 -
Watkins
Centre
South
As a Midlothian business
owner in the construction
industry, I
enthusiastically support
the rezoning of Watkins
Centre South (25SN1040) for
data center development.
This project will
strengthen Chesterfield
County’s economy by
creating jobs and
increasing tax revenue,
directly benefiting local
businesses like mine
through heightened demand
for construction services
and materials.
Strategically located near
planned utilities, this
rezoning aligns with the
county’s long-term plan for
sustainable growth,
positioning Midlothian as a
hub for modern digital
infrastructure. The
involvement of a top-tier
data center operator will
enhance opportunities for
local businesses to engage
in high-value projects,
contributing to our
community’s economic
Scott
Sleeme
Midlothian
5/28/2025 Page 74 of 116
Comment Type Comment Name District
vitality. I encourage the
Chesterfield County
Planning Commission and
Board of Supervisors to
approve this rezoning to
drive economic growth and
support local businesses in
Midlothian.
25SN1038 -
Upper
Magnolia
Green West
Tract A &
Tract B
Rezoning
As a business owner in
Midlothian operating in the
construction sector, I
strongly support the
rezoning of Upper Magnolia
Green West Tract A and
Tract B (25SN1038) for data
center development. This
project aligns with
Chesterfield County’s
vision for sustainable
light industrial growth,
leveraging proximity to
existing and planned
utilities to attract a top-
tier data center operator.
The development will drive
significant economic
benefits, including job
creation and increased tax
revenue, directly boosting
my business through
heightened demand for
construction services and
materials. By fostering a
modern digital
infrastructure hub in
Midlothian, this rezoning
will enhance opportunities
for local businesses like
mine to engage in high-
value projects,
contributing to the
community’s economic
vitality. I urge the
Chesterfield County
Planning Commission and
Board of Supervisors to
approve this rezoning to
promote economic prosperity
and support Midlothian’s
growth as a thriving
business community.
Scott
Sleeme
Midlothian
25SN1038 -
Upper
Magnolia
Green West
Tract A &
Tract B
Rezoning
Please approve this case so
we can see more high paying
jobs in Chesterfield. Thank
you.
Priscilla
Kellum
Dale
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Comment Type Comment Name District
25SN1040 -
Watkins
Centre
South
Please approve this data
center at Watkins Centre
South. We need these high
paying jobs and the boost
in digital infrastructure
will have great benefits
overall. Thank you.
Priscilla
Kellum
Dale
25SN1038 -
Upper
Magnolia
Green West
Tract A &
Tract B
Rezoning
I support this data center
rezoning on the Upper Mag
West Tract A property. It
will bring significant
economic advantages and
diverse jobs to our
community. We need the
digital infrastructure for
reliable connectivity for
our schools, local
businesses, hospitals,
medical centers and
residents. Rezoning for
data center will also
attract other technology
companies and further
innovation to the area.
Please approve this case.
Thank you.
Pam Mines Dale
25SN1040 -
Watkins
Centre
South
I support this data center
rezoning on the Watkins
Centre South property. It
will bring significant
economic advantages and
diverse jobs to our
community. We need the
digital infrastructure for
reliable connectivity for
our schools, local
businesses, hospitals,
medical centers and
residents. Rezoning for
data center will also
attract other technology
companies and further
innovation to the area.
Please approve this case.
Thank you.
Pam Mines Dale
25SN1038 -
Upper
Magnolia
Green West
Tract A &
Tract B
Rezoning
I support the data center
case. It will bring jobs
and will make our community
safer by strengthening the
digital infrastructure that
supports our essential
services.
Devon
Kellum
Matoaca
25SN1040 -
Watkins
Centre
South
I support the data center
case. It will bring jobs
and will make our community
safer by strengthening the
digital infrastructure that
supports our essential
services.
Devon
Kellum
Matoaca
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Comment Type Comment Name District
25SN1040 -
Watkins
Centre
South
As a Chesterfield County
resident, I strongly
support the rezoning of
Watkins Centre South for
data center development.
This initiative aligns with
our county’s long-term
economic vision, bringing
high-quality infrastructure
and significant investment
to our community. The
proximity to existing
utilities makes this an
ideal site, ensuring
sustainable growth while
fostering job creation and
technological advancements.
I appreciate the county’s
commitment to thoughtful
planning and responsible
development.
Deven
Sellers
Midlothian
25SN1038 -
Upper
Magnolia
Green West
Tract A &
Tract B
Rezoning
I fully support the
rezoning of Upper Magnolia
Green West for data center
development. Chesterfield
County continues to
demonstrate strong
leadership in economic
planning, and this project
will provide lasting
benefits, including
increased tax revenue, job
opportunities, and
technological growth.
Selecting locations with
existing or planned
utilities ensures
responsible development
that minimizes disruption
while maximizing community
impact. I look forward to
seeing the positive changes
this investment will bring.
Deven
Sellers
Midlothian
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CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT
Overview
A wealth of land, air and water resources exists in
Chesterfield County, contributing to a high quality of
life. These resources are one of many factors that
shape development in the county. Innovative
designs should incorporate these resources into
development to enhance the landscape and
community while at the same time accommodating
growth and development.
Certain land, air and water resources are protected
by federal, state and county laws and regulations.
These legal requirements are designed to protect
natural resources for the health, safety and welfare
of county residents. Understanding the benefits of
these resources and the requirements governing
them is important to successfully integrate the
environmental and developmental goals of the Plan.
This chapter:
• Provides an overview of the county’s
land, air and water resources.
• Identifies factors and existing
requirements that impact these
resources.
• Identifies the relationship between
these resources and development.
• Identifies impacts of human activities on these resources.
• Suggests guidance for consideration of these resources into development.
DESIRED OUTCOMES OF THIS CHAPTER:
• Protection of Important Natural Resources
• County Commitment to Environmental Stewardship Through Public Services
• Recognition and Role of Federal, State and Local Requirements
• Environmental Features Incorporated into Development for Active and Passive Recreation
• Protection of Life and Property
• Promote Farming and Forestry as Viable Industries along with Agri-tourism
• Recognition of the Impacts of Development on Natural Resources
• Support Protection of Green Infrastructure for Community Mental and Physical Health
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GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE APPROACH
A green infrastructure approach starts with the comprehensive plan and is incorporated throughout the
zoning and development process. This approach would also influence public investment in parks and other
community facilities as well as develop private partnerships. Natural resources, such as forests, function
better when intact and not fragmented, thus it is important that natural communities stay connected across
various properties. This can be accomplished by clearly identifying natural resources early in the planning
process and offering incentives that ensure the preservation and protection of these resources not only on
individual projects but also across property boundaries. Natural resources can be incorporated into
residential and commercial developments as passive or active open space, while also providing important
functions such as improving air quality, flood control and providing wildlife habitat.
As the county continues to develop in previously undeveloped areas, natural features such as tree canopy
should be encouraged to be retained or protected. Green spaces should be incorporated into all
development projects, and wherever appropriate, be made key features of such development. Green
spaces in urban, suburban and rural areas will differ from each other but are important components of each
setting.
County Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Environmentalism is a core tenet of public health, and Chesterfield is dedicated to implementing best
practices that protect the county’s water, air, land, wildlife, and other natural resources. Our dedication to
protecting our ecosystem means we strive to exceed—not simply meet—local, state and federal standards
and regulations.
PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL EFFORTS
PlanRVA was awarded $1 million from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant by the Environmental
Protection Agency to support efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants.
PlanRVA is using these funds to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan (completed in March 2024) and a
Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, which is due in 2025. Chesterfield County is a participant in the
development and implementation of both plans.
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Chesterfield County has been recognized for its efforts to go above and beyond to protect the environment.
Different departments take on initiatives that demonstrate excellent environmental stewardship and many
of these efforts have been recognized by organizations that are leaders in the field. The county’s
environmental stewardship webpage has detailed information about awards and accomplishments by
different departments.
CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT
Moving Forward. . .The Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield EN 3
PROGRAMMING AND PARTNERSHIPS
Environmental stewardship can only be done effectively if we are all doing our part and working towards the
same goal. Chesterfield would not be able to do so much for the environment without the continued
dedication and teamwork of so many of its departments.
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation operates and partners with over 300
programs focused on environmental stewardship, and they
are looking to increase offerings for youth, adults, families,
and groups that provide opportunities for quality
experiences of outdoor-based activities, environmental
education and access to natural areas. With a focus on
nature and environmental education, these opportunities
provide firsthand experiences in natural settings that lend
themselves to the development of new lifetime activities,
appreciation of the natural
world, and learned conservation principles. Some of these programs include:
• Chronolog stations – In 2023, four out of five planned chronolog stations were established in
Rockwood Park, Dodd Park, Radcliffe Conservation Area, and Dutch Gap Conservation Area. A
chronolog is a scientific tool used to engage people with nature in an interactive way by creating
time lapses of our natural areas from photos they have taken from a fixed point. This creates a
record of phenological change for scientific use and education.
• Forest Management Program –The planned Small Acreage Forestry Management Program will
offer a range of services and resources to support forest owners in meeting their specific needs.
Key features include:
o Customized Management Plans – Forest owners will have the opportunity to develop
personalized forest management plans that consider the unique characteristics of each
small acreage, addressing the owner's goals, whether they involve wildlife habitat
enhancement, trail development or overall ecosystem health and forest protection.
o Wildlife Habitat Enhancement – For those seeking to attract specific animals or
promote biodiversity, strategies can be developed for creating and maintaining wildlife-
friendly habitats. This includes guidance on plant selection, habitat structures, and
sustainable practices to support a diverse range of flora and fauna.
o Recreational Trail Design – Recognizing the importance of recreation in forested areas,
the program will provide expertise in designing and implementing trails that enhance
the accessibility and enjoyment of the forest. This includes considerations for
sustainability, environmental impact and user safety.
o Educational Workshops and Resources – Empowering forest owners with knowledge
covering various aspects of small acreage forestry management to equip owners with
the skills needed to sustainably manage their forested lands.
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o Pesticide Training Program – Assist citizens with the proper use of pesticides including
recertification training for existing license holders and certification training programs.
o Farm Succession Planning – Address the preservation of farm and forest land. Via a
Certified Farm Succession Planner, training will be offered to producers in preserving
their farmland.
• Grow school-based programming – The staff at Rockwood Nature Center partners with the
James River Association to provide fourth graders from several Chesterfield County schools SOL-
related watershed education programs framed within the context of the James River, its
tributaries, ecosystems and habitats. This opportunity was free for the students through a grant
from Lego. Beginning in FY25 there will be no fees charged to any CCPS school that schedules a
program with Rockwood Nature Center or other areas of the outdoor section. With this, the
goal is to offer programming to an increased number of schools.
Community Enhancement
In partnership with neighborhood leaders and associations, Community Enhancement provides multiple
programs, all with the goal of a healthy and vibrant community. These programs are funded locally and with
state grants. Ongoing initiatives include:
• Neighborhood cleanups – In partnership with neighborhood leaders and associations,
Community Enhancement organizes community cleanups that play an important role in
maintaining healthy and vibrant neighborhoods.
• Community Outreach – Continued public education and outreach for litter prevention efforts.
• Adopt-A-Spot Litter Prevention – Organizations, businesses, individuals and volunteer groups
can adopt areas within the County, including parks, school grounds, libraries, parking lots,
vacant lots, etc. to ensure they are clean and litter-free.
• Assign-A-Highway – Individuals completing court-mandated community service hours can do so
via the Assign-A-Highway program to clear litter from assigned areas.
• Landfill Inspections – This program aims to protect the health, welfare and safety of the
county’s residents by ensuring that landfills comply with the County code and DEQ regulations.
• Tree Planting Program –Community Enhancement organizes the planting of shrubs and trees in
medians as part of the mission to enhance the value, quality, and attractiveness of the county.
CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT
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Utilities
The Utilities Department manages the county’s water and wastewater infrastructure. More detailed
information can be found in Chapter 12: Water and Wastewater. Projects related to environmental
stewardship include:
• Phosphorus Removal Projects – Utilities has commissioned projects for the Falling Creek and
Proctors Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants to improve phosphorus removal capabilities and
consequently positively impact the long-term environmental health of the James River and the
Chesapeake Bay. These projects are scheduled to be completed in 2026 to comply with
amended standards for the waste load allocation for phosphorous required by the Virginia
Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems Watershed Permit Regulation.
• Nitrogen Removal Projects – Both the Falling Creek and Proctors Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plants use Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) technologies to convert ammonia in wastewater to
nitrogen gas which can be released harmlessly into the atmosphere. To ensure our ability to
reliably operate within regulatory requirements, particularly as demand continues to grow, and
to comply with stricter effluent concentration limits for ammonia, the department has initiated
projects at each facility for Side Stream Treatment. As each plant produces biosolids, centrate
from the biosolids dewatering process is recycled back through the treatment plant, which can
make nitrogen removal more difficult. To combat this, a new process will be utilized to convert
centrate ammonia to nitrogen gas before the centrate is introduced back into the process, thus
improving treatment efficiency and efficacy. The Proctors Creek project is set for completion in
FY27, with work at Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant scheduled for subsequent fiscal
years.
• Advanced Metering – The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project will be completed at
the end of 2024, which upgrades all County water meters to state-of-the-art technology,
resulting in improved services, greater ability for customers to manage water use, improved
operational efficiency, and enhanced environmental stewardship. In addition to the operational
benefits, this project will reduce trucks on the roadways as there will be less need to physically
visit meters, thereby reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption. The meters also increase
customer awareness of usage and early water leak detection which encourages conservation of
water resources.
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RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk Management touches several aspects of the County’s overall environmental stewardship program,
including procurement support, hazardous waste and materials management, reporting and regulatory
compliance monitoring and environmental health and safety training. In addition to these ongoing efforts,
Risk Management is developing a recommendation for key performance measures for
environmental/sustainability areas such as waste minimization, energy/water use and electronics recycling.
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering works with residents, businesses and the development community to protect
natural resources and enhance communities while accommodating growth and development. The
department is working on two key stream restoration projects:
Proctors Creek Stream Restoration – Restoring A tributary to Proctors Creek that was straightened many
decades ago to accommodate utility infrastructure and has since experienced systemwide degradation is
being restored. The restoration will establish a more natural and stable stream channel that will improve
water quality and aquatic habitat within the creek while also protecting adjacent properties and
infrastructure from damage caused by flooding.
Stonehenge Stream Restoration – Restoring a tributary to Falling Creek that has experienced significant
damage caused by increased frequency and intensity of rain events in an area with highly erodible soils. The
restoration will include a full channel restoration that will increase flood capacity and storage and improve
water quality while also reducing sediment transport and bank erosion.
General Services
General Services provides the county
government with services including capital
projects management, emergency
community system maintenance, energy
management, facilities maintenance, fleet
services division, and security management.
More information on General Services can be
found in Chapter 15: Community Facilities
Plan.
One of the General Services Facility
Recommendations in the Community
Facilities Plan is to identify and evaluate potential charging sites for electric vehicles. Planned locations
include AM Davis, Bensley and Western Area Elementary Schools, Falling Creek and Western Area Middle
Schools, the Western Area High School, Fleet Services, County Government Complex, Midlothian Library and
the Fulghum and CTC Hull Park and Ride facilities.
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Eleven county facilities recently underwent projects to have solar panels installed:
• Beulah Elementary School
• Beulah Recreation Center (to be implemented in spring 2024)
• Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center
• Enon Elementary School
• Ettrick Elementary School
• Harrowgate Elementary School
• Matoaca Elementary School
• Midlothian Public Library (to be implemented in spring 2024)
• Moseley Elementary School (to be implemented in spring 2024)
• Old Hundred Elementary School
• Fleet Maintenance Facility (to be implemented in summer 2023)
In addition to the existing eleven facilities with solar, projects are in the design phase for Evergreen
Elementary, Falling Creek, Swift Creek and Western Area Middle Schools and Meadowbrook High School.
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Land Resources
ECOREGIONS & GEOLOGY
The county’s terrain rises from sea level on the eastern boundary to 390 feet above average sea level on the
western boundary.
Ecoregions are areas having similar “geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife, and
hydrology. Chesterfield County is in two major ecoregions, the Piedmont and the Southeastern Plain. Each
of these regions has distinct characteristics in terms of geology, topography and soils. The fall line between
the two ecoregions marks the limits of navigation on the James and Appomattox Rivers and is the
approximate location of an ancient shoreline when the sea level was higher than it is today.
The Piedmont landform occupies the largest area of the county, with rolling hills and well-drained soils. A
sub-area known as the Triassic Basin is characterized by soils with the potential to excessively shrink when
dry and swell when wet. The Rolling Coastal Plain is mostly concentrated in the eastern portion of the
county and is generally flat with moderately to well-drained sandy soils created by the ancient shoreline of
the Atlantic Ocean. Steep slopes in both landform regions are subject to severe erosion when disturbed.
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SOILS
Soil types can impact building foundations, drain fields, the design of drainage systems and the ability to
install low-impact design features. In addition, wetland areas are generally characterized by hydric soils
which are soils formed by periodic or sustained saturation of water. Wetlands regulations impact
development design.
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MINERAL RESOURCES
Mineral resources can be categorized into fuel resources, such as coal and natural gas, and non-fuel
resources such as sand and gravel mining. While the first commercial coal production in America occurred
in Chesterfield County, coal is no longer actively mined in the county. One of the mineral resources mined in
the county today is granite.
Fuel Mineral Resources
Coal Mining
Major coal mining production in the county ceased in 1927, leaving many abandoned mines and shafts in
the vicinity of the Midlothian and Winterpock areas.
Natural Gas Extraction
Black shale and coal beds exist in the Richmond Triassic Basin and the Dutch Gap area. In the late 1970s and
early 1980s, approximately 20 wells were drilled in the county to test these formations to determine the
feasibility of producing natural gas. While several of the exploratory wells could produce natural gas, there
was too much water in the wells to make extraction viable. The wells were subsequently capped in
accordance with state and county requirements.
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Non-Fuel Mineral Resources
Mining of clay, sand and granite is an active part of the county’s economy. Mining industries support
development activities. Mineral extraction also creates spin-off jobs in transportation and related industries.
Mining and mineral extraction operations are regulated by the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia
Energy), the US Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), as well as by zoning
requirements. A map of all active and past mining permits can be found on the Virginia Energy website. The
map below identifies where mineral resources are in the county.
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FOREST AND FARMLAND
Forest
The Virginia Department of Forestry defines forest as “a plant community in
which the dominant vegetation is trees and other woody plants.” In Virginia,
forests consist primarily of pines and hardwoods. Over the years, the amount
of forestland has decreased primarily due to development.
The forested nature of the county provides both an economic and aesthetic
benefit. Forests provide recreation opportunities, maintain wildlife habitats,
create natural reserves and preserve water quality. The Virginia Department
of Forestry monitors and regulates timbering in the county.
Based upon 2023 information from the US Forest Service and Virginia
Department of Forestry:
• Approximately 146,770 acres of forest (52% of the county’s land area) existed in the county.
• Approximately 122,266 acres of forest in the county (83% of all forest) were privately owned.
Farmland
For purposes of zoning, Chesterfield County defines a farm as a tract of land used for raising agricultural
products but excluding a farm winery; or a tract of land on which is kept one or more cows, sheep, goats,
horses, chickens, other fowl, rabbits, other farm animals or other small, domesticated livestock. There is no
definitive source of information regarding the total number of farms and the amount of acreage actively
farmed in the county. Farming information can, however, be derived from a variety of sources such as the
Census of Agriculture, the county’s Land Use Program and the James River Soil and Water Conservation
District (District).
In 2022, the Census of Agriculture, the USDA’s complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who
operate them reported that the market value of agricultural products sold by county farms totaled
approximately $3.5 million. It is also worth noting that farmer’s markets are becoming increasingly popular
in the county. Further, opportunities exist for the partnering of area farmers and food manufacturers to
grow and produce food within the county.
Based on 2022 information from the Census of Agriculture:
• Approximately 19,686 acres were dedicated to cropland farming (7% of the county’s land area)
producing mainly hay, soybeans, corn, wheat, and vegetables.
• Livestock production was active and included cows and calves, chickens, hogs and pigs, goats
and alpacas. The amount of land in this category is unknown.
• Other farmland activities focused on equestrian boarding and training, nursery production, and
vineyards.
The James River Soil and Water Conservation District provides cost-share and tax credit incentives through
its Agriculture Best Management Practice program to producers in Chesterfield County. Each
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year the district has funding available to qualifying producers to help improve thousands of acres of land.
This funding provides incentives for improving soil and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The
district also implements the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program which offers financial assistance to
homeowners to promote urban conservation to reduce sediment and nutrient inputs into local waterbodies
and the Chesapeake Bay.
Some farming may take place in the water to raise fish, shellfish or aquatic plants. There are no known
commercial fisheries in Chesterfield County. Aquaculture may take place on private farms and aquaculture
research is being performed at Virginia State University.
Urban Agriculture
The field of urban agriculture is also an important type of farming and can take advantage of underutilized
properties in urban or suburban settings that may be too small to support traditional farming. Urban
farming provides education, health, social and economic benefits to local communities. To increase these
benefits in the county, numerous local and regional markets such as restaurants, community-supported
agriculture (CSAs) and farmers’ markets could be explored in partnership with research at Virginia State
University.
County Land Use Program - Existing Incentives for Forestland and Farmland Preservation
As of 2024, approximately 3,500 acres of agriculture and horticulture properties and 54,000 acres of
forestland (21% of the county’s land area) were enrolled in the county’s Land Use Program. As outlined in
Va. Code § 58.1-3233(2), land must meet minimum acreage requirements to qualify for the Land Use
Program:
• 5 acres for agricultural uses
• 5 acres for horticultural use
• 20 acres for forest use, or
• 5 acres for open-space use.
This voluntary program was established by the Code of
Virginia to “promote the preservation of land for public
benefit.” The program provides tax relief to landowners
whose property meets certain size criteria and is used for agricultural, horticultural, forestal and open space
uses. A landowner pays taxes on the assessed value of the land-based on use rather than market value. To
incentivize landowners to preserve their properties in their natural state, the Land Use Program assesses a
tax, known as a rollback tax, on the property owner in certain circumstances when the land use intensifies,
the size of the property is decreased below the minimum acreage required for the program, or the property
owner rezones the property to a more intensive use.
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CONSERVATION LANDS
Approximately 13,855 acres (5% of the county’s land area) are owned by local, state and federal
governments and private land trusts as parks, management areas, or research lands or are protected under
conservation or open space easements. The character of these areas varies from woods and wetlands to
active playing fields.
Federal-Owned Conservation Lands
Federal conservation lands in the county include 1,295 of the 1,329 acres in the US Fish and Wildlife’s
Presquille National Wildlife Refuge and 49 acres of the US National Park’s Richmond National Battlefield,
famous for Parker’s Battery and Drewry’s Bluff. Both federally owned conservation lands are open to the
public.
State-Owned Conservation Lands
The Commonwealth of Virginia owns properties across
the county for various purposes including research,
protection of sensitive resources and public access. The
VA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
owns and manages Pocahontas State Park, the largest
state park in Virginia, comprising 7,920 acres. DCR also
owns 166 acres of Mary B. Stratton Park, which is
managed by the county. There is one state forest
located in Chesterfield County called Chesterfield State
Forest,
and it is 440 acres in size. The VA Department of Wildlife
Resources owns and manages Wildlife Management Areas
(WMA) including the 80-acre Johnson Marsh State WMA and
the 145-acre DWR Meadowview holding. These WMAs are
currently restricted from public access.
County-Owned Conservation Lands
Of the 5,630+ acres within the Chesterfield Parks and
Recreation system, approximately 3,696 acres are held as
conservation lands. These lands are generally open to the
public. The county park system is discussed in more detail in The Community Facilities Plan chapter.
Privately-Owned Conservation Lands
Nearly 64 acres of conservation lands are owned and managed by non-profits such as land trusts and
conservancies. Public access is limited or closed.
Conservation and Open Space Easements
Landowners can benefit from federal and state tax programs by voluntarily placing conservation and open
space easements on their property.
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Conservation easements are an agreement between a landowner and a qualified land protection
organization, often called a land trust. Conservation easements protect land in perpetuity from future
development. A landowner enters into an agreement with an organization to hold the easement, which is
recorded with the property deed and runs with the land.
Open space easements are an agreement between a landowner and a public body, including state agencies,
local governments and soil and water conservation districts, among others. In addition, local governments
are authorized to acquire and designate property for open space preservation. Open space easements must
last for a minimum of five years but may also be perpetual. Easement agreements vary from property to
property. The use of the property is limited, but continued farming and forestry operations may be allowed.
The use of the property under the easement or agreement must conform to the county’s Comprehensive
Plan.
According to DCR, as of October 29, 2025, approximately 2,788 acres in the county are under conservation
easements on properties owned by public (761 acres) or private entities (2,027 acres). According to county
GIS data, as of January 15, 2025, approximately 296 acres in the county are held in open-space easements.
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Zoning Tools
In addition to easement programs, the Zoning Ordinance can be used to promote cluster developments that
preserve natural, environmental and open space features for the enjoyment of the public. Potential tools
include new zoning districts and new design standards to guide land developers.
NATURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES
The Virginia Natural Area Preserves Act defines
natural heritage resources as “the habitat of rare,
threatened, or endangered plant and animal species, rare or
significant natural communities of geological sites, and
similar features of scientific interest.” The
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s
Division of Natural Heritage and the Virginia Department of
Wildlife Resources document natural heritage resources.
When permits are required to disturb wetlands,
developers are required to provide an inventory of the
site’s natural heritage resources in conjunction with the
permit application. Through the state and federal
permitting processes, determinations are made as to
what measures, if any, must be taken to protect any
identified natural heritage resources.
Some of the county’s natural heritage resources include:
• The Barking Treefrog (Hylas gratiosa) – listed by the State as a threatened species.
• The Yellow Lampmussel (lampsilis cariosa).
• Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) – listed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the State
as an endangered species.
• The Ohio River Shrimp (Macrobrachium ohione) – prioritized for protection by the State as
critically imperiled because of extreme rarity.
• Tidal Freshwater Marsh – prioritized for protection by the State as uncommon but not rare.
• Virginia Least Trillium (Trillium pusillum var. virginianum) – listed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service as a species of concern and prioritized for protection by the State as imperiled because
of rarity.
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAND RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE
Foundations
Building foundation designs can be impacted by soil types. The county’s Department of Building Inspection
addresses building foundation designs in areas with soils that shrink when dry and swell when wet. The U.
S. Department of Agriculture maintains the Web Soil Survey that provides maps of all soil types.
Private Individual On-Site Wastewater Treatment
Soils and topography affect the ability to install drain fields for private individual on-site wastewater
treatment facilities. Installation of a private system must be approved by the Chesterfield County Health
Department. All private conventional and alternative onsite sewage systems shall be maintained (including
pump-out or inspection requirements) per county code and state regulations as noted on plats.
The eastern area of the county is generally suitable for the installation of conventional septic systems. Soils
in the western area of the county, especially in the Triassic Basin, are generally unsuitable for conventional
systems (see map on page EN 3). Where soils are not suitable for conventional systems, alternative on-site
septic systems may be installed. These alternative systems process waste for an individual residence.
Approximately 24,600 properties are on private individual conventional septic systems. The average
lifespan of a conventional system is 35 years. The county requires that these systems be pumped out every
five years. Current regulations require sufficient acreage and soil conditions that can accommodate a
reserve drain field for a conventional system.
Approximately 730 county residences are on an alternative on-site septic system. An alternative on-site
system does not require as much land area as a conventional system. The initial cost for installation of an
alternative on-site septic system is higher than that of a conventional system due to the treatment unit and
each system must be designed by a professional engineer or alternative onsite evaluator.
Alternative on-site septic systems also have higher annual maintenance costs due to their complexity.
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IMPACTS OF SPECIFIC LAND USES ON LAND RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Existing and new development can be impacted by activities that use, or have used, land resources. These
activities include coal mines, mineral extraction and landfills. When abandoned and reclaimed, some of
these areas also have the potential for adaptive reuse such as sites for alternative and renewable energy.
Coal Mine
Virginia Energy manages an Abandoned Mine Lands program to assist in locating and characterizing the
hazards associated with abandoned coal mining activities.
Development in the vicinity of abandoned coal mining activities must be sensitive to the potential existence
of shafts that can cause sinkholes in the earth. Therefore, careful attention must be given to the placement
of structures in relationship to past mining activities.
The county maintains maps showing the approximate locations of abandoned mines and shafts. This
information is used when reviewing development proposals in the vicinity of past coal mining activities and
recommendations are made accordingly through the development review process.
Fuel and Non-Fuel Mineral Resource Extractions
Virginia Energy permitting and the county’s zoning and
development review processes regulate mineral
extraction activities in the county. While extractions
provide an economic benefit, the activity can impact
nearby land uses.
Impacts from and reclamation of extraction sites are
addressed through the zoning for a property and the
development review process. Impacts from active
operations could include dust, noise and
vibration from blasting and crushing. Residential uses are especially vulnerable to these impacts. Closed
sites should be properly secured and reclaimed.
Solid Waste
Landfills are sites for the disposal of waste and are regulated by the Virginia Department of Environmental
Quality. The county also regulates landfills through zoning, the development review process and county
ordinance. There are three types of landfills:
• Sanitary landfills accept household, business and industrial waste.
• Construction/demolition/debris landfills accept land-cleared material and construction debris.
• Hazardous waste landfills are treatment, storage and disposal facilities for hazardous waste.
The Solid Waste Management Plan is maintained by the Central Virginia Waste Management Association
(CVWMA), a public service authority for solid waste and recycling for thirteen local governments in
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central Virginia. The plan defines solid waste management objectives for the service area and provides an
inventory of all active and closed solid waste facilities in the service area. The Central Virginia Solid Waste
Management Plan was initially approved by DEQ on February 20, 2004, and has since been updated in 2009,
2014, 2019, and 2024. CVWMA is required to update the Solid Waste Management Plan every five years.
Impacts and reclamation of landfills are addressed through the zoning and development review processes.
Impacts from active operations could include dust, noise, water pollution and odor. Active and closed
landfills generate methane gas and leachate. Residential uses are especially vulnerable to these impacts.
Closed landfills must be properly secured and stabilized per applicable legal requirements.
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Air Quality
Air quality is influenced by many elements from a wide
geographic area. For example, the air quality of
Chesterfield County is affected not only by personal
daily actions such as operating a motor vehicle but also
by the emissions of major industries located hundreds
of miles away. National Ambient Air Quality Standards
are set by the Environmental Protection Agency and air
quality is monitored by the Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality.
Outdoor, or ambient, air is monitored for five pollutants: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide,
ozone and particulate matter. Ozone, the primary component of smog, directly impacts citizens’ health,
particularly those with asthma or emphysema.
Air quality is measured at a regional scale and has steadily improved since 2012 due to collaborative efforts
by community leaders. The Richmond region includes Chesterfield County, as well as the counties of Charles
City, Hanover, Henrico, Prince George and the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg and
Richmond. Two of the regional monitoring stations operated by the Department of Environmental Quality
are in the county: one at Beach and Spring Run Roads, which collects data on ambient ozone levels, and one
at the Defense Supply Center on Jefferson Davis Highway which collects data on particulate matter. On June
4, 2018, the EPA designated the Richmond region as attainment/maintenance for the 2015 8-hour Ozone
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), which means the area is meeting the applicable air quality
standard. Current data can be found on the EPA Nonattainment and Maintenance Area Dashboard. In 2013,
leaders from the region developed an action plan to promote ongoing good air quality. A 2017 update to the
action plan indicates that air quality improvements are continuing in the region due to increases in
ridesharing, investment in renewable energy and a reduction in coal-powered electricity. In 2023, PlanRVA
was awarded a $1 Million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to develop a climate action plan for the
Richmond Metro Statistical Area. The Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) was completed in March 2024. The
PCAP identifies high-priority, ready-to-implement, GHG reduction measures that will provide significant GHG
reductions and other benefits to the Richmond region metropolitan statistical area (MSA). PlanRVA is
expected to complete the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) in 2025, which will include near- and
long-term GHG emission reduction goals and strategies as well as a timeline for achieving reduction goals.
The CCAP will include all sectors that contribute to air pollutant emissions.
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Noise
Noise pollution is unwanted, disturbing, disagreeable or unpleasant sound. There are two types of noise:
• Background sounds such as those created by traffic and mechanical equipment.
• Short-term sounds such as those created by construction, animals, refuse collection, airports,
railroads and outdoor events.
The EPA regulates noise sources such as rail and motor carriers, construction equipment, transport
equipment, trucks and motorcycles. Noise generation can also be regulated at the local level.
The Land Use Plan chapter considers noise impacts by discouraging incompatible land uses in close
proximity. Further, The Land Use Plan chapter discourages residential uses in areas impacted by the
Chesterfield County Airport.
The County Code addresses short-term noise disturbances such as those from garbage collection, radios,
televisions, loudspeakers and lawn maintenance. The Zoning Ordinance also addresses potential noise
impacts through setback and buffer requirements and, in some districts, limitations on hours of operation.
Through the zoning process, conditions may be considered to address the potential noise impacts of a
specific development proposal.
Light
Light pollution is the alteration of outdoor light levels due to man-made sources of light. Improperly directed
or unshielded light can create a nuisance.
The Zoning Ordinance addresses light pollution, requiring light sources to be directed downward;
preventing direct view of light sources from public rights-of-way and residential properties; limiting light
intensity; and, in some instances, requiring buffers. Through the zoning process, conditions may be
considered to address the potential light impact of a specific development proposal.
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Water Resources
GROUNDWATER
Groundwater is the water beneath the surface of the earth and is an important resource for domestic and
industrial use. Groundwater is stored in underground formations known as aquifers. Wells are one way to
remove groundwater from aquifers. Soil, rock, precipitation and topographical conditions impact the ability
and rate of an aquifer to recharge, which is the natural ability of an aquifer to refill with water. Over
pumping and overuse of groundwater can lead to the failure of an aquifer and the permanent loss of that
water resource.
Aquifers in the Piedmont, Triassic Basin and Coastal Plain have separate and unique characteristics.
Generally, wells in the Coastal Plain recharge quickly due to sandy soil conditions, whereas wells in the
Triassic Basin do not recharge as rapidly due to rock formations that impede the flow of water into the
aquifer. Also, due to rock formations in the Triassic Basin, it is often necessary to drill deep wells and/or to
drill at several locations before finding an adequate water supply. In some instances, it is also necessary to
have several wells on an individual site to obtain an adequate water supply. Aquifers are subject to
pollution from infiltration of stormwater, surface water and contaminants that are dumped onto the
ground’s surface and filter down into the groundwater.
In Chesterfield County, only residents with private wells obtain drinking water from groundwater.
Groundwater in the county is also pumped and used for industrial purposes. Installation of a drinking water
well must be approved by the Chesterfield Health District. Approximately 7,600 county residences are on
private wells. A residential well must yield a minimum of three gallons per minute to meet county
requirements. For any newly created parcel, the county requires a minimum lot size of one acre for the
installation of a residential well.
Some of Chesterfield County’s groundwater is in the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Area, one
of only two groundwater management areas in the state. This Area was created to conserve the use and
protect the quality of the groundwater for all areas east of Interstate 95. In 2015, the General Assembly
established the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee to develop, revise and
implement a management strategy for groundwater in the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Area.
The county submitted a water resource plan in support of the committee’s efforts.
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SURFACE WATER
Surface water includes wetlands, streams,
lakes, springs, ponds and rivers.
Chesterfield County has 92 miles of waterfront
along the James and Appomattox Rivers.
Twelve of the 92 miles are along Lake Chesdin,
created by a dam on the Appomattox River.
Approximately 19 miles of the Appomattox
River from the Brasfield Dam at Lake Chesdin
to where it meets the James River (excluding
the Port Walthall Channel) have been
designated by
the state as a scenic river. This designation recognizes the natural, scenic, historic and recreational value of
this portion of the river and does not imply any land use controls or public access. In addition, thousands of
miles of streams exist in the county, as well as hundreds of lakes and ponds. County surface water drains to
the James River, which ultimately flows to the Chesapeake Bay. County surface waters are protected by
regulation of development activities to control erosion, sediment and stormwater, as well as preserve
sensitive buffer areas adjacent to streams and wetlands. County surface waters are also protected under a
permit issued to the county by DEQ, which requires oversight of the county’s storm sewer system to
prevent pollutants from ultimately discharging to our local creeks and rivers. The county also addresses
issues of stream and shoreline erosion through the development process. In addition, the county actively
works with property owners to address erosion and water quality issues following development through the
stormwater infrastructure capital improvement program and support from the county’s Department of
Environmental Engineering.
DOCKS AND PIERS
Docks and piers are structures built out into the water that allow public or private access to water bodies
for safe recreational access such as fishing, swimming or boating. Pillars are submerged into the bottom of
the waterbody. Docks and piers are considered water-dependent uses and are permitted under the
Chesapeake Bay Act. Installation of such structures can prevent shoreline erosion for areas with high use
but must be built with proper design and materials to limit impacts. In addition to impacts from improper
materials, structures can also displace aquatic vegetation and introduce shade to waterbodies. The county
regulates the permitting of shoreline structures along Swift Creek Reservoir.
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission and the Appomattox River Water Authority, in coordination
with the county, regulate the permitting of shoreline structures along Lake Chesdin. The Virginia Marine
Resources Commission in coordination with the county regulates the permitting of shoreline structures
along all-natural water bodies. Any proposed work in a waterbody (natural or man-made), tidal or non- tidal
wetland requires the submission of a Joint Permit Application to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.
(VMRC acts as the clearing house and distributes copies of the JPA to the appropriate Federal, State, and
Local agencies for their independent review and permitting actions.)
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DRINKING WATER SOURCE WATERSHEDS
Swift Creek Reservoir, a source of drinking
water, is a 1,700-acre water amenity. The
Reservoir is maintained by the Department of
Utilities. More information regarding the Swift
Creek Reservoir as a drinking water source is
found in the Water and Wastewater chapter.
Lake Chesdin, a source of drinking water, is a
3,100-acre water amenity. The Lake is
maintained by the Appomattox River Water
Authority. More information regarding Lake
Chesdin as a drinking water source and the
Appomattox River Water Authority is found in the Water and Wastewater chapter.
Until 1985, Falling Creek Reservoir was used as a drinking water source. A combination of water quantity and
quality issues made it no longer cost-effective to use it as a drinking water source. The Falling Creek Dam is
maintained by the Department of Utilities.
In addition to Swift Creek Reservoir and Lake Chesdin, the James River is a third drinking water source for
the county. These resources also provide aesthetic and recreational benefits. Drinking water supply and
capacity are critical to the growth and development of the county. The county strives to ensure an adequate
supply of drinking water. The Water and Wastewater chapter (Chapter 12) contains a comprehensive
discussion of water supply demand and projections of the county’s water needs.
The Swift Creek Reservoir Watershed comprises approximately 40,000 acres. Approximately 33,000 acres
(or 83%) of the watershed lie within the county’s boundaries. This enhances the county’s ability to protect
water quality in the reservoir through proactive measures. The remaining portion of the watershed lies in
Powhatan County. The Upper Swift Creek Watershed is defined in the zoning
ordinance as “all lands in the county located upstream of the Swift Creek Reservoir Dam” and is the
portion of the watershed that lies within the jurisdictional boundary of Chesterfield County.
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The Lake Chesdin Watershed comprises approximately 854,000 acres. Approximately 65,500 acres (or 8%)
of the watershed lie within the county’s boundaries, limiting the county’s ability to significantly affect the
water quality of the reservoir. Lake Chesdin is controlled by the Appomattox River Water Authority of which
the county is a member. Further discussion of the role of the Authority is outlined in the Water and
Wastewater chapter.
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FLOODPLAINS
Floodplains are areas of land along rivers or streams that are periodically flooded because of precipitation,
snow melt and stormwater. Floodplains provide storage capacity for excess water until downstream surface
water systems can adequately accommodate the flow. Floodplains that are left in their natural state benefit
water quality by providing a buffer between development and the water body. The county’s floodplain map
was updated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2024. The Zoning Ordinance restricts
construction in floodplains to prevent the loss of life and property and limits clearing within floodplains that
are part of a Resource Protection Area. For areas within the Upper Swift Creek Watershed, clearing in
floodplains adjacent to non-Resource Protection Area streams is also limited by the Zoning Ordinance.
WETLANDS
Chesterfield has both tidal and non-tidal wetland areas. The
United States Army Corps of Engineers and DEQ define a
wetland as “areas inundated or saturated by surface or
groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to
support, and under normal conditions do support, a
prevalence of vegetation typically adaptive for life in
saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include
swamps, marshes and bogs.” The Code of Virginia Section
28.2.1300 defines "Vegetated wetlands" as lands lying
between and contiguous to mean low water and an
elevation above mean low
water equal to the factor one and one-half times the mean tide range at the site of the proposed project in
the county, city, or town in question, and upon which is growing any of the following species: saltmarsh
cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora), saltmeadow hay (Spartina patens), saltgrass (Distichlis spicata), black
needlerush (Juncus roemerianus), saltwort (Salicornia spp.), sea lavender (Limonium spp.), marsh elder (Iva
frutescens), groundsel bush (Baccharis halimifolia), wax myrtle (Myrica sp.), sea oxeye (Borrichia frutescens),
arrow arum (Peltandra virginica), pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata), big cordgrass (Spartina cynosuroides),
rice cutgrass (Leersia oryzoides), wildrice (Zizania aquatica), bulrush (Scirpus validus), spikerush (Eleocharis
sp.), sea rocket (Cakile edentula), southern wildrice (Zizaniopsis miliacea), cattail (Typha spp.), three-square
(Scirpus spp.), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), black gum (Nyssa
sylvatica), tupelo (Nyssa aquatica), dock (Rumex spp.), yellow pond lily (Nuphar sp.), marsh fleabane
(Pluchea purpurascens), royal fern (Osmunda regalis), marsh hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos), beggar's tick
(Bidens sp.), smartweed (Polygonum sp.), arrowhead (Sagittaria spp.), sweet flag (Acorus calamus), water
hemp (Amaranthus cannabinus), reed grass (Phragmites communis), or switch grass (Panicum virgatum)."
Nonvegetated wetlands" are defined as unvegetated lands lying contiguous to mean low water and between
mean low water and mean high water, including those unvegetated areas of Back Bay and its tributaries and
the North Landing River and its tributaries subject to flooding by normal and wind tides but not hurricane or
tropical storm tides.
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source of groundwater recharge and provide habitat for diverse wildlife and plants. Chesterfield County
wetlands are protected under the Zoning Ordinance, the stormwater ordinance, the erosion and sediment
control ordinance, as well as by laws and regulations administered by the Army Corps, Virginia Marine
Resources Commission, and DEQ. The Army Corps, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and DEQ review
and issue permits for disturbance of wetlands. These permits may require mitigation of impacts through
Water Quality Impact Assessments, stream restorations, provision of compensating wetlands elsewhere, or
purchase of credits from an Army Corps or DEQ-approved wetlands mitigation bank.
COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL FISHERIES
According to the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), there is a commercial harvest of blue catfish in
the region with most of the harvest occurring in the main channel of the James River and downstream of the
Chesterfield County border. On occasion, a few commercial anglers may be found venturing into the mouth
of the Appomattox River. Otherwise, the main uses of the county’s aquatic resources are recreational.
COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Coastal ecosystems reside at the interface between the land and water and are naturally very complex. They
perform a vast array of functions by way of shoreline stabilization, improved water quality, and habitat for
fishes; from which humans derive direct and indirect benefits.
The science behind coastal ecosystem resource management has revealed that traditional resource
management practices limit the ability of the coastal ecosystem to perform many of these essential
functions. The loss of these services has already been noted throughout coastal communities in Virginia
because of development in coastal zone areas coupled with common erosion control practices. Beaches and
dunes are diminishing due to a reduction in the natural sediment supply. Wetlands are drowning in place as
sea level rises and barriers to inland migration have been created by construction of bulkheads and
revetments. There is great concern on the part of the Commonwealth that the continued armoring of
shorelines and construction within the coastal area will threaten the long-term sustainability of coastal
ecosystems under current and projected sea level rise.
In the 1980s, interest arose in the use of planted wetlands to provide natural shoreline erosion control.
Today, a full spectrum of living shoreline design options is available to address the various energy settings
and erosion problems found. Depending on the site characteristics, they range from marsh plantings to the
use of rock sills in combination with beach nourishment.
Research continues to support that these approaches combat shoreline erosion, minimize impacts to the
natural coastal ecosystem and reinforce the principle that an integrated approach for managing tidal
shorelines enhances the probability that the resources will be sustained. Therefore, the adoption of new
guidance and shoreline best management practices for coastal communities is now necessary to ensure that
functions performed by coastal ecosystems will be preserved and the benefits derived by humans from
coastal ecosystems will be maintained into the future.
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In 2011, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation to amend §28.2-1100 and §28.2-104.1 of the Code
of Virginia and added section §15.2-2223.2, to codify a new directive for shoreline management in
Tidewater Virginia. In accordance with section §15.2-2223.2, all local governments shall include in the next
revision of their comprehensive plan beginning in 2013, guidance prepared by the Virginia Institute of
Marine Science (VIMS) regarding coastal resource management and, more specifically, guidance for the
appropriate selection of living shoreline management practices. The legislation establishes the policy that
living shorelines are the preferred alternative for stabilizing eroding shorelines.
This guidance, known as the Comprehensive Coastal Resource Management Guidance, was prepared by
VIMS for localities within the Tidewater region of Virginia and shared through their Comprehensive Coastal
Resources Management Portal (CCRMP). It explicitly outlines where and what new shoreline best
management practices should be considered where coastal modifications are necessary to reduce shoreline
erosion and protect our fragile coastal ecosystems. This guidance includes a full spectrum of appropriate
management options that can be used by local governments for site-specific application and consideration
of cumulative shoreline impacts. The guidance applies a decision-tree method using a resource mapping
database that will be updated from time to time, and a digital geographic information system model created
by VIMS.
Recommendations
• Refer to the guidance presented in the VIMS online Comprehensive Coastal Resource
Management Portal (CCRMP) prepared for Chesterfield County to guide regulation and policy
decisions regarding shoreline erosion control.
• Utilize the VIMS online Shoreline Decision Support Tool for onsite review and subsequent
selection of appropriate erosion control/shoreline best management practices.
• Utilize VIMS’ CCRMP Shoreline Best Management Practices for management recommendations
for all tidal shorelines in the jurisdiction.
• Consider a policy where the above Shoreline Best Management Practices become the
recommended adaptation strategy for erosion control, and where a departure from these
recommendations by an applicant wishing to alter the shoreline must be justified at a hearing of
the board(s).
• Encourage staff training on decision-making tools developed by the Center for Coastal
Resources Management at VIMS.
• Follow the development of the state-wide General Permit being developed by VMRC. Ensure
that local policies are consistent with the provisions of the permit.
• Evaluate and consider a locality-wide permit to expedite shoreline applications that request
actions consistent with the VIMS recommendation.
• Seek public outreach opportunities to educate citizens and stakeholders on new shoreline
management strategies including Living Shorelines.
• Follow the development of integrated shoreline guidance under development by VMRC.
• Evaluate and consider a locality-wide regulatory structure that encourages a more integrated
approach to shoreline management.
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• Consider preserving available open spaces adjacent to marshlands to allow for the inland retreat
of the marshes under rising sea levels.
• Evaluate and consider cost-sharing opportunities for the construction of living shorelines.
IMPACTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON WATER RESOURCES
Water pollution means the alteration of the chemical, physical or biological properties of state and local
waters that creates a nuisance, harms the public or the environment, or renders such waters unfit for their
designated use. Most water quality pollution comes from either "point" or "non-point" sources.
Point sources of pollution come from an identifiable source such as a pipe outlet from a wastewater
treatment plant or industrial use. These discharges are regulated through Virginia Pollution Discharge
Elimination System permits, which are issued by the state and place limits on the allowable types and
amounts of pollutants that may be discharged into state and local waters.
Non-point sources of pollution do not come from an easily identifiable point of discharge. Non-point source
pollution occurs when pollutants accumulate on land runoff to surface waters during rain events. Impervious
areas, solid surfaces that resist water penetration, contribute to non-point source pollution by causing water
to flow in greater volumes and increase speed into stormwater drainage systems and streams. Increased
volumes and faster-flowing water shape streams by widening or down-cutting the stream bed and eroding
banks. These adjustments degrade aquatic habitats for animals and plants.
Stormwater runoff from roads and other paved surfaces also impacts water quality by washing pollutants
into local waterbodies. Pollutants include motor oil, pesticides, toxic substances, animal waste, pathogens
and soils from construction sites. These pollutants can adversely affect aquatic organisms and fish. Non-
point source pollution is addressed by the EPA, DEQ and the county through a combination of stormwater
requirements and voluntary programs.
A variety of uses and activities generate pollutants that impact water resources:
• Land uses: fertilizers, pesticides, metals, oil, grease and animal waste.
• Construction Sites: sediment and petroleum.
• Agriculture: fertilizers, animal waste and sediment.
• Silviculture or Timbering: sediment.
• Roads and Parking Lots: de-icing products, metals petroleum and sediment.
• Golf Courses: fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
• Marinas and Boat Ramps: petroleum, sewage, trash and sediment.
• Failing Septic Systems: bacteria and nutrients.
• Discharges to Storm Sewers or Land: fertilizers, petroleum and detergents.
• Landfills: groundwater leachate and surface runoff.
• Hazardous Waste.
• Underground Storage Tanks: petroleum.
• Stream Bank and Shoreline Erosion: sediment and vegetation loss.
• Brownfield and Superfund Sites: petroleum, chemicals, hazardous waste.
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Impaired Streams, Lakes and Rivers
DEQ assesses the water quality of the state’s streams, lakes, reservoirs and rivers to determine if they are
safe for recreation, fishing, wildlife habitat and harvesting shellfish for eating. Further, water bodies used for
public drinking water are also assessed. Data on impaired waters in Chesterfield County can be viewed on
the DEQ website.
A water body is considered impaired if any of the following conditions are found:
• It fails water quality standards,
• Fish or shellfish are contaminated,
• Nutrient levels are high,
• Aquatic life is declining.
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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY
Water quality requirements and monitoring programs are in place to protect water quality from point and
non-point source pollution.
Federal Clean Water Act (CWA)
In accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act, Virginia
has adopted water quality standards to restore and
maintain the chemical, physical, biological, or radiological
integrity of the nation’s waters. In Virginia, these
standards are administered by DEQ under the authority of
the State Water Control Board. Pollution control programs
include establishing and updating water quality standards,
identifying polluted water bodies, protecting wetlands and
issuing discharge permits.
Pollution Discharge Regulation
DEQ regulates water resources and pollution through the administration of the Virginia Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (VPDES). VPDES permits regulate discharges that impact water quality from sources
such as industrial activities, wastewater treatment plants, biosolids applications and livestock feeding
operations. DEQ also issues Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) permits for stormwater
discharges related construction activities.
Erosion and Stormwater Management
Virginia’s stormwater management and erosion and sediment
control programs were consolidated into one program,
effective July 1, 2024. This consolidation was intended to
reduce redundancy and conflicts between two similar
programs. The State Water Control Board administers the
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Act (VESMA),
under which localities are empowered to adopt erosion control
programs.
The VESMA requires a plan to manage the effective control of soil erosion and sediment deposition
associated with land-disturbing construction activities and to manage the quality and quantity of runoff
resulting from land-disturbing construction activities and ensure the long-term responsibility for and
maintenance of stormwater management control devices and other techniques specified to manage the
quality and quantity of stormwater runoff. In 2024, the County Code was amended to combine previous
language on stormwater management and erosion and sediment control into a new article that is
consistent with the consolidated regulations under VESMA. The 2024 amendment reflects the state- level
consolidation of the two programs, and it combined the two articles into one for sections such as
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definitions, monitoring and inspections, formal hearings, fees, performance bonds, enforcement, and other
language updates for consistency with the consolidated regulations.
Stormwater discharges from county-maintained infrastructure are regulated by DEQ under a Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. The MS4 permit requires a series of programs to reduce the
discharge of pollutants from the storm sewer system in a manner that protects the water quality of nearby
streams, rivers, wetlands and the Chesapeake Bay. In October 2024, the County published its MS4 Program
Plan to describe the system of programs, ordinances, policies, procedures, practices, plans, and controls
employed to prohibit unauthorized non-stormwater discharges into the MS4, to reduce the discharge of
pollutants from the county’s MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, and to comply with state and federal
regulations. The plan provides a framework for managing stormwater runoff and the associated pollutants
that enter and discharge from the county’s storm sewer system. The MS4PP allows for a consistent method
of implementing the requirements of the MS4 permit, monitoring the progress of programs, and reporting
the results to the DEQ.
Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL), a comprehensive “pollution diet” with rigorous accountability measures to initiate
sweeping actions to restore clean water in the Chesapeake Bay and the region’s streams, creeks and rivers.
Because the county’s local waters ultimately impact the Chesapeake Bay, the MS4 permit contains a special
condition for the Chesapeake Bay. This special condition requires the county to develop a Chesapeake Bay
TMDL Action Plan to reduce stormwater discharge of nutrients and sediment to the Chesapeake Bay.
Chesterfield County has developed a compliance plan to achieve the required reductions. The County’s
Department of Environmental Engineering manages the TMDL Action Plan and information about the Plan
can be found on the County’s website.
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act
The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (Bay Act) was enacted by the Virginia General Assembly in 1988 as a
critical element of Virginia's nonpoint pollution source management program. The purpose of the Bay Act
program is to protect and improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay by requiring the implementation of
effective land use management practices. Chesterfield County is subject to the Bay Act and has adopted
specific program elements as established under the Bay Act.
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas
Chesapeake Bay Preservations Areas include Resource Protection Areas and Resource Management Areas.
The Resource Protection Area (RPA) includes tidal wetlands; tidal shores; non-tidal wetlands connected by
surface flow and contiguous to tidal wetlands or water bodies with perennial flow; and a one hundred (100)
foot vegetated buffer located adjacent to and landward of the components listed above and along all water
bodies with perennial flow. The Resource Management Area (RMA) includes land types that, if improperly
used or developed, have the potential for degrading water quality or diminishing the functional value of the
RPA. The RMA must be provided contiguous to the entire inland boundary of the RPA. The entire county has
been designated as an RMA.
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Because RPAs are so close to water bodies, disturbing them allows more pollutants to enter water bodies
and, eventually, the Chesapeake Bay. Storm-water runoff picks up and carries oil from roads, soil from
construction sites, fertilizers and pesticides from farms and lawns, harmful bacteria from pet and farm
animal wastes, and trash. In many areas, stormwater is one of the leading causes of surface water pollution.
Poorly managed RPAs, or the lack of protected stream corridors, may result in other impacts, such as
stream bank and channel erosion, habitat destruction and a reduction in the stream’s biodiversity. A
naturally vegetated RPA, or buffer, acts as a stream protector, filter, transformer, nutrient sink and food
source. These critical functions enable the RPA to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff and protect
the stream or other water bodies. A map depicting the current extent of the RPAs in Chesterfield County
can be found online and below.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) are structural and non-structural methods designed to remove
pollutants from runoff and minimize flooding and stream channel erosion resulting from development. Best
Management Practices can include both wet and dry ponds, drainage swales, sand filters, infiltration
trenches and manufactured systems.
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Upper Swift Creek Watershed Regulations
In addition to Chesapeake Bay protection measures, the county
adopted additional practices designed to address development
activities within the Upper Swift Creek watershed to protect
the water quality of Swift Creek
Reservoir, a source of the county’s drinking water. The Upper
Swift Creek Watershed is defined in the zoning ordinance as
“all lands in the county located upstream of the Swift Creek
Reservoir Dam” and is the portion of the watershed that lies
within the jurisdictional boundary of Chesterfield County. The
entire watershed for the Swift Creek Reservoir extends into
Powhatan County and be viewed on the map on page EN 16.
Primarily, the regulation limits residential subdivision development to a post-development phosphorous load
of 0.22 pounds per acre per year. Compliance with this requirement could include:
• Preservation of vegetation, soils and wetlands.
• Use of natural drainage features and patterns.
• Use of low-impact site design techniques.
• Use of Best Management Practices.
In conjunction with any zoning application in the Upper Swift Creek Watershed, the Zoning Ordinance
requires the submission of a Natural Resource Inventory which is an assessment of a site’s natural resources
such as wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, hydric soils, habitats, endangered species and other notable
features. The inventory is used to assess appropriate design measures that should be
taken to protect the reservoir’s water quality.
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Hazard Mitigation Planning
Many of the programs and regulations discussed in this chapter are aimed at protecting and improving
environmental quality but also aid in hazard mitigation planning efforts to reduce the loss of life and
property by lessening the potential impact of future disasters. In 2012, the localities of the Richmond
(PlanRVA) and Crater planning district commissions worked together to update the Richmond-Crater Multi-
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Per FEMA requirements, every five years the plan is reassessed and
updated to ensure the collective region is prepared to handle potential disasters and minimize fatalities and
loss of properties throughout communities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies vulnerabilities associated
with a variety of hazards and sets out long-term strategies to reduce or eliminate risks, and it recommends
specific actions designed to protect residents, business owners and the built environment from hazards that
pose the greatest risk. While little can be done to prevent natural hazard events from occurring, the plan is
in place to help ensure the region is poised to minimize the disruption that often accompanies disasters,
thereby increasing resilience.
This Mitigation Plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on August 24, 2022. Care should be taken to
ensure consistency between the Comprehensive Plan and the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Recommendations in the plan are designed to protect residents, business owners, and the built
environment from hazards that pose the greatest risk. These recommendations can be applied to reduce a
community’s future vulnerability by identifying hazards and enacting local policies to guide growth and
development, providing incentives tied to natural resource protection, and providing public awareness and
outreach activities.
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General Environment Guidelines
The General Environment Guidelines provide direction for development and land use decisions as they
relate to environmental resources.
Major considerations in the development of these guidelines include:
• Acknowledging existing regulations regarding water quality, floodplains and soils.
• Promoting protection of land, surface water and groundwater resources for drinking, aesthetic
and recreational purposes.
• Encouraging the incorporation of environmental resources as amenities in new development.
• Supporting adaptive reuse of land resources formerly occupied by activities such as quarries and
landfills.
The following General Environment Guidelines should be used when addressing environmental protection:
• Development Integration of Environmental Resources. Encourage development designs that
accommodate and incorporate environmental resources as amenities.
• Innovative Development. Encourage innovative approaches, designs and practices that protect
and enhance environmental resources in new developments. When the guidelines of The Land
Use Plan chapter are followed, approaches could include reduced lot sizes in return for the
preservation of open space; connectivity of resources; and appropriate recreational uses that
make use of these resources.
• General Development Standards. Encourage the use of innovative development standards and
practices that mitigate the impact of stormwater runoff on water quality such as:
o Low-impact design features.
o Limitations on the amount of land cleared during site development at any given time.
o Retrofitting best management practices in older neighborhoods.
o Use of manufactured best management practices.
o Use of best management practices in series.
o Minimize impervious surfaces.
o Development of contingency plans for hazardous spills.
o Preservation of trees.
o Preservation of vegetation in floodplains.
• Land Use Transitions. For developments not located within mixed-use areas, consider the use of
environmental features as transitions between different land uses, in accordance with the
recommendations of The Land Use Plan chapter.
• Erosion and Sediment Control. Encourage greater erosion and sediment control measures
during development.
• Stream and Shoreline Erosion. Encourage greater protection, restoration and stabilization of
streams and shorelines.
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• Steep Slopes. Encourage preservation of slopes of 20 percent or greater adjacent to natural
drainageways.
• Education. Consider enhancement and expansion of community, school and library outreach
programs to educate the public about daily practices that protect and enhance water resources.
• Preservation of Resources through Cooperative Efforts. Encourage public and private
cooperation in the preservation and use of environmental resources such as conservation and
open space easements and park and recreational uses.
• Preservation of Resources through Funding Efforts. Seek funding opportunities for acquiring
land and resources that benefit the public. Support proactive acquisition of conservation and
open space easements in more highly developed areas of the county to preserve green space.
• Retrofitting Existing Water Conveyance Systems. Seek funding to correct environmental
deficiencies by retrofitting and establishing stormwater quality facilities.
• Energy Conservation.
o In accordance with The Land Use Plan chapter, promote mixed-use developments that
incorporate residential and non-residential uses, thereby promoting opportunities for
various methods of transportation.
o Encourage incorporation of energy efficiency in construction and rehabilitation that
reduces costs for the owner or renter.
o Promote developments that incorporate alternative energy sources such as geothermal,
solar and wind.
• Protect Drinking Water Sources. Support water quality protection measures through the
Chesapeake Bay Ordinance, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinances and the Upper Swift Creek Watershed regulations.
• Agricultural and Forestry Uses. Provide for the preservation of agricultural and forestry uses by
supporting conservation and open space easements, tax incentives and programs such as the
acquisition of development rights that promote rural preservation and support uses such as
agri-tourism, farmer’s markets, wineries, equestrian activities, community gardens and
agricultural festivals.
• Timber Harvesting to Accommodate New Development. Consider provisions of adequate
erosion and sediment controls for timbering activities related to new land development.
• Mineral Resource Extractions and Landfills. Consider the impacts of:
o New mineral extractions and landfill proposals on existing and future land uses.
o Existing and former mineral extractions and landfill operations on new development in
the vicinity of the operations.
o Consider proper and safe closure of sites to mitigate long-term impacts.
o Discourage residential development in proximity to mineral extractions and landfills.
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o Discourage new mineral extractions and landfills in proximity to existing and future
residential development.
o Consider methods to notify future property owners of sites previously used for mineral
extractions and landfills of past activities and their potential impacts on future land
uses.
o Encourage the adaptive reuse of former mine sites and landfills for uses such as
alternative and renewable energy sites.
• River Corridors. Promote preservation and enhancement of the scenic, historic, natural and
open space qualities of the James and Appomattox Rivers.
• Waterfront Access. Support proposals for waterfront access while considering potential water
quality impacts of water-dependent uses such as docks, piers, boat ramps and marinas.
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Grants, Programs, & Funding Opportunities
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY (DOF) GRANTS & PROGRAMS
Riparian Forest for Landowners (RFFL)
The program provides flexible, no-cost riparian forest buffer installation and one year of maintenance to
landowners.
• Will provide 100% cost-share to private landowners to install and maintain riparian buffers for
15 years.
• The program is being implemented by DOF and partner organizations in a unique watershed-
based partnership.
• Funding is provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (Enacted August 16, 2022) through the USDA
Forest Service and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Water Quality Improvement Fund Act.
Trees for Clean Water
Up to $50,000 per project (with some exceptions) for tree planting projects that improve water quality.
Requires a planting plan and site visit from a VDOF forester.
Urban & Community Forestry Grant
Expected to open in the summer of 2024. Has two funding tracks:
• Up to $250,000 with no match for projects located in qualifying disadvantaged communities.
Can fund local government staffing, education/outreach, demonstration projects, urban
orchards, and workforce development.
• Up to $50,000 with a match for projects in other communities.
Community Forestry Revitalization
New program with applications due shortly. Focuses on strategic planning and design for urban forestry.
EV INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Resources
• USDOT, Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grants – second round opens in summer 2024.
• USDOE, FY2024 Communities Taking Charge Accelerator
• USDOT, Rural EV Infrastructure Funding Table (lists many grants)
• Federal Tax Rebate (up to $7500) for Individuals.
State Resources
• VADOE, EV Charging Station Deployment Grants. The Virginia Department of Energy offers
grants of up to $400,000 to private businesses and public-private partnerships to install EV
charging stations in underserved communities.
• VADOE, Electric Vehicle Charging Assistance Program (EVCAP), This program is a sub-award
program from the Virginia Department of Energy that focuses on underserved communities and
the deployment of EV charging stations.
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• VADOMME and VADOT, Government Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Incentive, offers up to
$10,000 to state agencies and local governments for the incremental cost of new or converted AFVs.
• State ($2500) Tax Credits to individuals for EV purchases.
Other Resources
• The Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Playbook provides interactive resources
to help communities plan and build the infrastructure needed to support a net zero-emission
transportation system.
• VA Clean Cities Coalition keeps an updated list of incentives and grants and contains information
on how rural communities can receive free and discounted EV charging equipment and
installation.