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OpenRoad Renewables representative Ryan Gilchrist told the commission the project would place roughly a third of the fenced acreage under panels, put about 1,300 acres into a permanent conservation easement tied to the development, and pair the arrays with rotational sheep grazing. “Seventy percent of it would be put into a permanent conservation easement,” Gilchrist said, and the grazing plan would “rotationally graze the site, so 10 to 15 acres at a time.”

Neighbors and other residents offered mixed testimony. Supporters said the project preserves land from residential subdivision, provides tax revenue and creates a new farming opportunity for a local grazier. “This will be an agricultural operation,” said Rose Payne, who owns nearby farmland and told commissioners she supports the proposal because it preserves the land and would not add school or water demand. Opponents raised concerns about tree clearing, visibility, impacts to wetlands and the scale of the development; several speakers urged the commission to deny the request or require further study.

County staff and the applicant described a long list of draft permit conditions intended to address stormwater, visual impacts, construction phasing, decommissioning bonds and emergency services training. Gilchrist said the applicant has worked with emergency services and would implement post‑construction stormwater practices and bonds for decommissioning. He also told commissioners the project expects to meet new DEQ stormwater standards and that construction would be phased so no more than 200 acres of disturbance occur at any one time.

Commissioners split in debate over policy and practical tradeoffs. Some members said the project offers substantial land‑preservation and economic benefits, while others said a project of this scale in the rural Shiloh District is inconsistent with the county’s comprehensive plan and that the commission should be cautious about setting precedent for multiple, dispersed solar parcels. After a failed motion to deny the proposal, the commission voted to forward the application with a favorable recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

Next steps: the Board of Supervisors will take up the application in a separate public hearing. The planning commission’s recommendation does not approve construction; it sends the question to the supervisors for final permit authority and any additional conditions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","King George Planning Commission 03/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The King George County Planning Commission voted to forward Gibson Solar’s special‑exception application (Z‑2024‑00184) to the Board of Supervisors with a favorable recommendation following a multi‑hour public hearing and extended commissioner discussion.","taxTitle","King George County, Virginia","taxId",31001,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6282226,"Local entrepreneur seeks C‑2 rezoning near Dahlgren gate for boat showroom and service",1419,8863000,10282000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2597632-ed09ce958ab270a9de868593f8c60078&start=8863&end=10282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2597632-ed09ce958ab270a9de868593f8c60078/thumbnail_8863000.jpg","/articles/6282226/King-George-County/Virginia/Local-entrepreneur-seeks-C2-rezoning-near-Dahlgren-gate-for-boat-showroom-and-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282226-64288b4d59341632ee2919e1bb1f9898/orig.mp4?Expires=1770566270&Signature=L3fMGH9PvRPmyGGto1mSOU6~e5oQKn7-FDoBrcBxoYkeVRgGauG80Ujtxiav6GSI0okAZ4262syl2mu8Y2jFRhjC5KvX7sR5MJsVd9RQonqEKmK8NhaITrDbJf9UvhJ1Rf5BEA7DSTICIZ0OO~hZ1CLvQ12Si77coMbo0qnU-jSUZwLQ7-EL8PIdgg6pJYqeZmixRDrhjHkrdKcqAEZJwmqa96TLitZb5snPZuemsolIbRCnieJiQeiMn4OkRQqV1ZLPvJQbYj6xFPL3WXZlFEurdg23AqiwB4Q2Xa5Vbw76ZGqYcREtwBGaO8EhdRp6mhHW9FggiAwBR-YIthCQsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taylor Whitaker presented a request to rezone a 2.39‑acre parcel near the B Gate area and Route 301 from R‑1 residential to C‑2 commercial to allow a boat showroom, light service and multi‑tenant retail/office space. Whitaker described a two‑building concept with a showroom for bass boats and a separate flexible commercial building, parking and required stormwater controls.

Whitaker said he already owns the site and has discussed access with VDOT; the department granted an exception to allow a 301 entrance because Potomac Drive is periodically restricted when the gate is closed. He acknowledged utility and water‑service questions remain and said those would be addressed at the site‑plan stage. County staff told the commission the rezoning application is complete and could be scheduled for a public hearing at a future meeting.

Commissioners asked about potential cut‑through traffic, fencing for boat security and the generalized development plan that typically accompanies rezoning. Staff said proffers or a general‑development plan can be required so that the project must be developed in general conformance with the plan submitted with the rezoning. No action was taken; commissioners and staff agreed the application is ready for scheduling to a public hearing if the applicant chooses to proceed.","Local entrepreneur Taylor Whitaker requested rezoning of a 2.39‑acre parcel near Dahlgren Gate from R‑1 to C‑2 to permit a boat showroom, service and multi‑tenant retail space; the planning commission accepted the rezoning application as complete and discussed scheduling a public hearing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6282231,"Navy liaison: Dahlgren not advanced for shore nuclear shortlist; base sees traffic and budget uncertainty",229,1315000,1544000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2597632-ed09ce958ab270a9de868593f8c60078&start=1315&end=1544","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2597632-ed09ce958ab270a9de868593f8c60078/thumbnail_1315000.jpg","/articles/6282231/King-George-County/Virginia/Navy-liaison-Dahlgren-not-advanced-for-shore-nuclear-shortlist-base-sees-traffic-and-budget-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282231-a9a16521a05b745ba09dda920d9cad4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770566270&Signature=URTQ9bsl7FXoMldjleWz5tCQlqtbSgKuGUuM0lKbVh2R6r4P41H-IdBe0A4keXvmzAGEn8M4QIsuJ~psmy-EnuEHNwUohbqQIj9PdeVbV2uNUo7AlJsJVz0A-j4OepsgWSY9J4HvGMIqHj5s15ZJDSd9boDt3-vqK0nQy~LFXR46VASmcGryTKERNsu25BZobx-Pjch3Sz-87QpM-3DpZIYn5sFlxiHqLiOyX4d8PP4LicG-SmQ-tqcss3H11xttml7qPFIyhncHdOpmIge0GdYeONp74tOmeNYpzVsPXFmfY8~~Ax37FmGAsbyZKb9x9AWfHhn33tGWiduXWNEELw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adam Lynch, the community planning liaison officer for Naval Support Facility South Potomac (Dahlgren), briefed the Planning Commission on recent base developments, traffic impacts and federal budget uncertainty. Lynch said Dahlgren was among sites considered for shore nuclear power generation but “we were informed finally officially that we did not make the first round of cuts.” He added the base still expects continued emphasis on energy resilience and production.

Lynch said the base is experiencing larger than normal volumes of vehicles entering the gates as personnel return to workplace operations, producing longer lines and a strain on gate staff. He thanked county Sheriff Giles for agreeing to place an electronic sign on Route 301 to warn drivers of backups approaching Dahlgren Road. Lynch also cautioned commissioners the current federal discussion of defense budget cuts has disparate potential effects on civilian employees and that higher‑level decisions remain pending. “At this point, we are still trying to get to work and and do our jobs to press forward with our mission until we get further clarification from higher headquarters,” Lynch said.

Lynch encouraged continued coordination with county staff on emergency planning and thanked supervisors who attended the community relations board meeting. He concluded by saying he will continue to attend monthly meetings unless directed otherwise by higher headquarters.

The liaison update was informational; no action was taken by the planning commission.","Naval Support Facility South Potomac liaison Adam Lynch updated the commission on Dahlgren operations, saying the base did not advance in the shore nuclear shortlist, described higher gate traffic as the base returns employees to work and warned local officials that federal personnel and budget changes could affect civilian staff levels.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6282236,"Davis Hill Development’s Daisy Lane solar special‑exception deferred for more information",4381,349000,4730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2597632-ed09ce958ab270a9de868593f8c60078&start=349&end=4730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2597632-ed09ce958ab270a9de868593f8c60078/thumbnail_349000.jpg","/articles/6282236/King-George-County/Virginia/Davis-Hill-Developments-Daisy-Lane-solar-specialexception-deferred-for-more-information","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6282236-15c1aea1dce665914ec551c32023c144/orig.mp4?Expires=1770566270&Signature=Tgmdb426fxCPmCGXwRrFCDVAV-4MxKE5OyJZ8D56BpEayhyBLSse6Z1-Yrvnk4nr1VHNN1gJIg-UAra0xwbPIN34u-6Ugh2v5glnUYCNjwBtdmEBnhCj3lAX01FoJf~cAJ2GlpOxBahCgY4fNBYiRmqPKslT946sVD0X3OAqQR1cslHMPmXzX6GBBF~P74IqAbYExm0lVXW9ynafN2DeE08zhfUNF0QZ4j~tpnpOCUgFwflEaNmdKNTexLnxVXnHvE-VoWGIQ7m-XveLtW2RYriB8ESUYkOYnpo201oM4Tcs5K4TZH50Je6UNOtd2eiSbqCv-GEuFyxvaYoTGvAvjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","King George County planning commissioners opened a public hearing on Resolution PC‑03‑25, application Z‑2024‑00219, a special‑exception request from Davis Hill Development for a medium‑scale solar facility on a roughly 83‑acre parcel at 8209 Daisy Lane. The developer said the array would occupy roughly 12–14 acres in the middle of the larger parcel, would be heavily screened by existing trees and would enroll in pollinator‑friendly practices through the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation program.

Davis Hill presenter Will Thurman said the firm develops, owns and operates community solar projects and that the Daisy Lane array would be 2.7 megawatts AC, generate enough electricity to power an estimated 679 households annually and reserve about 30% of capacity for low‑ and moderate‑income subscribers. Thurman said, “We are in the project through the life cycle,” to emphasize the company’s long‑term operational commitment.

Residents asked about wetlands buffers, visual impacts, use of sheep for vegetation management and the lease term. The applicant said the array avoids nearby wetlands by more than 200 feet and that sheep grazing was being considered but would likely occur only after the vegetative ground cover is established; mechanical mowers would be used initially. The applicant also said project leases were structured with an initial 25‑year term and two 10‑year extensions (up to 45 years) and that a decommissioning plan and bond would be required.

After public comment and questions from commissioners, the planning commission voted to defer action and requested that the applicant provide a concise, written response to outstanding technical questions — including stormwater, grid interconnection details and road‑use agreements — ahead of the next meeting. The motion to defer carried unanimously.

Because the commission deferred, no final permit or binding conditions were adopted; the applicant will return with additional information at the next scheduled meeting.","The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a Davis Hill Development proposal for a medium‑scale solar facility on Daisy Lane and took no final action, instead deferring the application to the next meeting to allow the applicant to answer outstanding technical questions from staff and residents.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning commission forwards 134‑MW Gibson Solar project to supervisors after public hearing

Local entrepreneur seeks C‑2 rezoning near Dahlgren gate for boat showroom and service

Navy liaison: Dahlgren not advanced for shore nuclear shortlist; base sees traffic and budget uncertainty

Davis Hill Development’s Daisy Lane solar special‑exception deferred for more information