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Mr. Graves, planning staff, told commissioners that the existing siting policy — adopted in 2020 and incorporated into the comprehensive plan in 2022 — was written with guidance for projects proposed outside the M-3 zoning district. Staff said multiple projects already approved or in development occupy about 4,123 acres in the county, leaving roughly 480 acres of remaining acreage before the policy’s informal limit is reached. The proposed amendment would lower the maximum acreage allowed for large-scale solar outside M-3 and explicitly state the county’s preference that future large-scale solar facilities be placed in M-3 zoning whenever possible. Graves summarized the Board of Supervisors’ April 22 direction to staff as asking to “close the door on new facilities unless they’re zoned M 3.”

Staff also explained that the revised policy aims to address some practical gaps in the current guidance — including treatment of siting agreements between the county and developers and design standards originally drafted for rural (RA and A-1) settings — and that staff is preparing corresponding zoning ordinance amendments to implement the board’s policy direction. The packet included a redline/blueline showing textual changes and a table comparing the current and proposed policy approaches.

No members of the public spoke during the advertised hearing; staff said the change was advertised in accordance with state code requirements. After closing the public hearing, a commissioner moved to forward CPA-25–solar to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval; the roll call recorded the following votes: Miss Anderson — yes; Mr. Bresco — yes; Miss Coneppa — yes; Mr. McDonough — yes; Mr. Howe — yes.

If the Board accepts the Planning Commission’s recommendation, staff said the county will proceed with ordinance amendments to implement the policy changes and continue work on a full comprehensive plan update. Staff also noted pending development items, including site-plan review and requests for time extensions for projects already in the pipeline.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Prince George County - Planning Commission - May 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Prince George County Planning Commission voted May 22 to forward a comprehensive plan amendment (CPA-25–solar) that would lower the maximum acreage allowed for large-scale solar facilities outside M‑3 zoning and clarify the county’s preference to site new large-scale solar projects in M‑3 districts.","taxTitle","Prince George County, Virginia","taxId",51064,"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},6658763,"Commission recommends rezoning 5108 Prince George Drive from B-1 to M-2 for landscaping materials yard",514,841000,1355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457728-03af56b119d48d3633d5d227af60c20e&start=841&end=1355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457728-03af56b119d48d3633d5d227af60c20e/thumbnail_841000.jpg","/articles/6658763/Prince-George-County/Virginia/Commission-recommends-rezoning-5108-Prince-George-Drive-from-B-1-to-M-2-for-landscaping-materials-yard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658763-cbec489b27aa41c2f07303509851e0b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986235&Signature=TbrhfPBsZz6Lg76j4zeRaXzfVgPgbI0mKXNMdBY~IkaPBtrSECWkt4I59pNCBan59GwNXWiuhoSy9GCYI7f-TXOfemGrZcvJScml5spcn8gEN5YaDB-d3m3EVxvLS9kLlgMmzIddSKAbwbr7DRiKTtPyDUm8gv4~Ss-VzmX3OpejJKwb8MYlo~JgxIsHAOYCOAtBfrS~6Qnt7E1MZGOJmQ5ZdKMuImfQzw-qy~y76YeKl3QcElbM2FkK07zQC2bEEID7l20qQBU0KW~dO4ftO8MR~PTDXAwUHYthZ43fUmrAFyW2G4ESJ7FfqnBt2u~e6WVyE3L~U5jiw4~~FFxu4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prince George County Planning Commission on May 22 voted to forward rezoning request RZ-25-3 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval. The application seeks to conditionally rezone 2.35 acres at 5108 Prince George Drive from B-1 (general business) to M-2 (general industrial) to allow use of the existing building and property for a landscaping materials storage yard, storage and sales of landscaping supplies, and related activities.

During staff’s presentation, planning staff said the site consists of two tax parcels in a mixed-use area; one parcel fronts the other. Staff noted the comprehensive plan indicates commercial uses for the location but recommended support because the parcels are adjacent to existing M-2 lots and the small size means anticipated traffic and county service impacts would be minimal. The application included voluntary proffers restricting allowable industrial uses. VDOT reported no objection, citing an existing commercial entrance that meets standards, and the county’s economic development staff indicated support for a site plan that would expand economic activity.

Applicant Joseph Skinner and property owners Tanya and Mike Haley were identified in the application; Skinner attended the hearing. Staff presented expected operations details in the application — outdoor storage of mulch, sand and other aggregates; interior building uses for storage and customer consultations; plans for about five employees and two customers at peak times; and a conceptual layout showing public parking in front and employee parking in the rear. Staff noted that the conceptual layout would be reviewed in detail during site plan review under the zoning ordinance.

No members of the public spoke during the advertised hearing, and no written comments were submitted in advance. After closing the public comment portion, a motion to forward RZ-25-3 to the Board with a recommendation for approval carried on a roll call with the following recorded votes: Mr. McDonough — yes; Miss Anderson — yes; Miss Knoepa — yes; Mr. Howe — yes; Mr. Rasco — yes. The Planning Commission’s recommendation is advisory; the Board of Supervisors will hold a subsequent public hearing and make the final decision.

If the Board approves a rezoning, the applicant will need to submit site plans and comply with zoning and permitting requirements before changing on-site operations.","The Planning Commission voted May 22 to forward RZ-25-3, a conditional rezoning of 2.35 acres at 5108 Prince George Drive from B-1 to M-2 to allow a landscaping materials storage yard and related sales, with proffers limiting potential industrial uses.",{"_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},6658768,"Planning Commission recommends proffer amendment to allow accessory automotive sales at 5050 Prince George Drive",426,324000,750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457728-03af56b119d48d3633d5d227af60c20e&start=324&end=750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457728-03af56b119d48d3633d5d227af60c20e/thumbnail_324000.jpg","/articles/6658768/Prince-George-County/Virginia/Planning-Commission-recommends-proffer-amendment-to-allow-accessory-automotive-sales-at-5050-Prince-George-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658768-bc6e0b327c64ac6541e8a45bff481435/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986235&Signature=RiB85sCOM-gj39kl4C9YZk0gGHmeMQ6-M2zdbFddH1Mkq7sBxzzFYT71dpzG2ve0YNJpbNOQPiHJlqgA1ZxLIb3M~rOrZoaZ~GTCqcU4FYFT~kMyEb2iLOhq9XEhgU3mlpaClMh20Uc9WmxJXHNKTWehh8H8bUzO9MxvpVM5IxY1EA4MSsTXZ-tUIpWpWsOGCCMGXynjEvLmS5qcUKnbBQ1JFp09vn4s5XdfYKZLfIdnuBC9SnYT8LkgVg~Oq6NEYlQb92q8q3vHY~wH7anotzskLP4Tm5mqbxtp3FHr6XJN2JrWS9pAybuPuBfVtynhWZQBo-gfPctXXvx7VD6OvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chairman Bresco opened and the Prince George County Planning Commission on May 22 voted to forward rezoning/proffer amendment RZ-25-2 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval. The amendment would modify conditions attached to a prior M-2 rezoning for a 3.74-acre property at 5050 Prince George Drive to permit automotive sales as an accessory use to the site’s existing contractor and metal roofing fabrication operations.

Staff presented the request and said the parcel is currently zoned M-2 and is designated for industrial uses on the county’s comprehensive plan. The proffered amendment includes a list of additional permitted and prohibited uses, and it adds screening and buffering standards and specific rules for automotive sales as an accessory use. Planning staff recommended acceptance of the proffers, concluding the proposed changes are consistent with the comprehensive plan and surrounding zoning and land uses. The presentation noted that VDOT had no objection and that any structural alterations would have to comply with the Virginia State Building Code, per the county building official.

Applicant and property owner Mark Mueller attended the hearing and answered questions from the commission about on-site vehicle inventory. Mueller said, “I mean, I think Tim and I discussed 20 or less. No more than 9. Be a reasonable number.” No members of the public spoke during the advertised public hearing, and no written comments had been submitted before the meeting, staff said.

After closing the public hearing, a commissioner moved to forward RZ-25-2 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval; the motion carried on a roll call with the following recorded votes: Mr. Bresco — yes; Miss Anderson — yes; Miss Coneppa — yes; Mr. McDonough — yes; Mr. Howe — yes. The Planning Commission vote is advisory; the Board of Supervisors will hold a separate public hearing and make the final decision. Staff indicated the case is expected to go before the Board the next month.

The commission’s packet and staff presentation identify the property, the proposed proffers, and the technical comments from affected departments. Any future building changes on the site will require compliance with the state building code and local permitting processes.","The Prince George County Planning Commission on May 22 voted to forward a proffer amendment (RZ-25-2) recommending approval to the Board of Supervisors that would allow automotive sales as an accessory use at an existing M-2 property at 5050 Prince George Drive.","actionData","errors"]

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