Augusta supervisors to elect new chair, new Augusta ordinances under review: THE AGENDA

Lyra Bordelon, Staunton News Leader
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VERONA — On Wednesday, Jan. 3 the Augusta County Board of Supervisors will elect a chairman and vice chair for the new year. The board will also consider adopting rules of order, such as requiring information in closed sessions to be "be repeated to no one."

The Staunton City School Board will recognize the division-level winners of Support Staff of the Year and Teacher of the Year. The Staunton board will also consider acquiring art curriculums and resources for several arts classes, including Drawing, Ceramics I & II, Craft Design, Painting, Honors Studio Art, AP Drawing, and AP Art History. A textbook committee reviewed the materials in December and is currently posted for public review.

The Augusta County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinance changes. The executive summaries of the ordinances provide an overview of each considered change:

  • An ordinance increasing “the minimum setback for mining/quarry operations from 200’ to 500’ from all property lines and increases the minimum setback the Board of Zoning Appeals may reduce or eliminate from 200’ to 500’.”

  • An ordinance adding a “10,000 square feet limit” to “limited outdoor storage” as a “standard for vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, and similar vehicles.”

  • An ordinance allowing “the Board of Zoning Appeals to reduce or eliminate the one hundred-foot (100’) setback between adjoining property owners where similar industrial uses are ongoing.”

  • An ordinance removing a requirement that a petitioner “be notified of the last day prior to consideration by the planning commission when the owner may proffer conditions.”

Wednesday, Jan. 3

Augusta County Metropolitan Planning Organization, 10 a.m. Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, 112 Mactanly Pl in Staunton.

Augusta County Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting 5 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Gov Center Ln in Verona. The agenda packet is online.

Thursday, Jan. 4

Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Gov Center Ln in Verona. The agenda is online.

Augusta County Public School Board, 7 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Gov Center Ln in Verona.

Monday, Jan. 8

Staunton Lewis Creek Watershed Advisory Committee, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Staunton City School Board working session, 5 p.m. Staunton City Hall, 116 Beverley Street. The agenda is online.

Staunton City School Board regular session, 6 p.m. Staunton City Hall, 116 Beverley Street. The agenda is online.

Tuesday, Jan. 9

Augusta County Greater Augusta Regional Tourism 1:30 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Gov Center Ln in Verona.

Staunton West End Revitalization Strategy 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Shenandoah EMS Council2312 West Beverley St. Staunton. The meeting announcement explains that “citizens are encouraged to participate. This will be an opportunity to discuss needs and desires for the future. The City of Staunton is also seeking feedback from West End residents, businesses, and property owners through the following survey: https://eprpc.mysocialpinpoint.com/west-end.”

Augusta County Planning Commission 7 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Gov Center Ln in Verona. The agenda packet is online.

Waynesboro School Board, 7 p.m. The location is listed as "to be determined."

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