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The action came after the board voted to deny an earlier proposal from May (identified in the record as Resolution 123‑25 and Ordinance 124‑25) and then adopt the alternate comprehensive‑plan and ordinance package (Resolution 142‑25 and Ordinance 143‑25) as amended on the floor. The board approved the alternate approach with two amendments the board adopted during the meeting: (1) a recommended setback of 500 feet from residential lot lines (moved from 200 feet in the draft guidance), and (2) new, clarified limits on generator operations and testing plus a path for alternative cooling systems to be approved through the PUP process.

Why it matters: the change shifts many future, stand‑alone data‑center proposals from administrative review to a public, discretionary process. That allows the county and residents to consider site‑specific conditions—setbacks, screening, noise and generator testing schedules, water‑cooling systems and other mitigation—before a data center is confirmed at a location.

What the board adopted and why
- The board denied the May proposal (Res. 123‑25 and Ord. 124‑25), which would have created an overlay and allowed by‑right development inside parts of White Oak Tech Park while tightening rules elsewhere.
- The board approved the alternate package (Res. 142‑25 and Ord. 143‑25) that removes the proposed overlay and requires a PUP for new stand‑alone data centers countywide unless a property already has an approved/vested entitlement. The alternate package also incorporated detailed guidelines on setbacks, screening, generator testing, water cooling, lighting, and other design matters.

Key amendments adopted in the meeting
- Residential setback: supervisors amended the comprehensive‑plan guidance to recommend that any data‑center building be located at least 500 feet from the lot line of an adjacent residentially zoned property. The board approved this change as an amendment to Resolution 142‑25.
- Generators and testing: the board amended the zoning ordinance language so that “Generators for a data center must not be operated other than during emergency power outages and for testing and maintenance. Testing and maintenance of generators for a data center must be conducted only Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.” That language was added to Ordinance 143‑25 as an amendment and adopted.
- Cooling systems: the ordinance was amended to state that a data center must be served by public water and sewer and that any water cooling must use a closed‑loop or recycled‑water system unless another cooling system is approved as part of the PUP for that project. That gives staff, Planning Commission and the board a path to approve alternative cooling technology at project review.

What supervisors and staff said
- County planning staff (presenter: Joe Emerson, staff member) walked the board through the two packages: the May proposal (overlay focused on White Oak Tech Park) and the alternate (countywide PUP requirement). Staff explained the effect of a PUP: public hearings before Planning Commission and the Board, and the ability to place site‑specific conditions.
- County attorney (Andrew Newby) explained vesting and grandfathering differences and said the county would issue vesting letters where required and that the board could choose to grandfather uses by separate action.
- Supervisor Reverend Nelson (mover on key votes) urged a higher baseline setback and pressed for the generator language; Supervisor Rountree sponsored the generator amendment language; other supervisors discussed the balance between economic development and community impacts.
- Developers and community members spoke during the lengthy public comment period. David Wagner, a local industrial/development representative, said his company would increase setbacks for its project and pledged to work with neighbors. Residents and community groups pushed for larger buffers, lighting controls, noise limits, and better public engagement.

Process and next steps
- The PUP requirement means that future new, stand‑alone data‑center projects (not accessory facilities on existing campuses) will require a discretionary public review process (Planning Commission hearing and final Board decision).
- County staff and the county attorney will issue vesting letters for properties with prior approvals as appropriate and will continue outreach. The board indicated it will use PUPs to apply conditions—on setbacks, screening, generator testing, and other site‑specific mitigation—when a project appears.

Votes at the meeting (high level)
- Denial: Resolution 123‑25 (original May proposal) — motion to deny carried.
- Denial: Ordinance 124‑25 (original May ordinance) — motion to deny carried.
- Approval: Resolution 142‑25 (alternate comp‑plan approach) as amended — motion carried.
- Approval: Ordinance 143‑25 (alternate zoning ordinance) as amended — motion carried.

What the adoption does not do
- The action does not itself approve any specific data‑center project. It changes county policy and the zoning framework that will apply to new stand‑alone data centers going forward.

Community reaction and implementation
- Supporters of the changes said the PUP process restores public input and allows site‑specific mitigation. Developers told the board they will continue to negotiate additional mitigation where warranted. Several residents asked the board to consider still stricter standards (larger acreage limits in the tech park, stronger lighting and air‑quality requirements), and the board indicated staff will continue outreach and that additional design criteria can be applied through the PUP process.

This decision is likely to change the pace and locations of new stand‑alone data centers in Henrico County by requiring public and elected‑body review for most new projects outside existing vested campuses.

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Staff and action
- The board considered resolutions tied to the county’s current water situation (identified on the agenda as items 114‑25 and a companion paper). County emergency management chief and staff outlined operational efforts. The resolutions recorded in the agenda (Resolutions 144‑25 and 145‑25) were approved.
- Board members singled out the emergency‑management team and partner agencies for rapid mobilization of bottled‑water distribution and other relief services. Several supervisors praised the speed and coordination of staff and volunteers who supported distribution and logistics.

Why it matters
- The actions formalize the county’s emergency posture and closure steps and authorize staff actions and any closeout needed related to the incident response. Supervisors emphasized the importance of continuing outreach to affected residents.

Votes and follow up
- Resolutions 144‑25 and 145‑25 were moved and approved on the record; the board recorded its appreciation for emergency management, public‑works staff and volunteers and asked for follow‑up briefings as needed.

Officials and presenters
- Chief Rob Rowley (Emergency Management) was present; the county manager and other staff participated in the brief discussion and received board commendations for their work during the incident.","Following recent water‑service issues, the Board approved related resolutions ending the declared local emergency and acknowledged emergency management and county staff response.",{"_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},6526750,"Board approves construction and contract awards; applies for Staples Mill rail funding",231,9417000,9648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3755018-659da03b46f5a7a380f5965d3795e369&start=9417&end=9648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3755018-659da03b46f5a7a380f5965d3795e369/thumbnail_9417000.jpg","/articles/6526750/Henrico-County/Virginia/Board-approves-construction-and-contract-awards-applies-for-Staples-Mill-rail-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526750-ec7b5f8015814e9611e9ea47a4ae9eb8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145735&Signature=SxCSt7wjsTZ~-mTwCO8FoTz~DrfG~BZ0q8jJXBfdoXEbx4Fw-S7UxIVwlEzD1aMdyX7ezWx2eWLXpD~7eJyzWipsvCDB~hXuazvf4EfSntaBayjYEfOBP5Wiiy2cQyPP5ltENO6uOCluuWlLabRXVYZB-GO-pZnMS5eLHzJ-pr8-kkoiTtrP8FNvQLZWblguhcpbDYWimwUrYxrY3wspkEqESrI44wlbo9H0xq-bnZHvHX2LFVQMSSdplSrfv6IdHiptystnQeCKFWPfnDZWd0syEoCULbjsGOrQmqmAAocbuZ1jHKMmGbnbTjUxhBQ~7JG77RfnUMd13ivSYcRdnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June 10 meeting the Henrico County Board of Supervisors approved several project and contract actions, including construction management contracting for a new Department of Social Services building, an annual easement‑clearing contract, authorization to apply for rail infrastructure grant funding and an award for a stream/outfall restoration project.

Construction management contracting for Social Services (Item 146‑25)
- The board approved a resolution authorizing the use of construction management contracting for a new Social Services building in the Brooklyn District. County staff explained the procurement method and requested authorization to proceed; the board approved the resolution on motion (mover: Miss Rountree).

Award: Annual easement clearing (Item 147‑25)
- The board awarded an annual contract for easement clearing to G.L. Howard, Inc. The contract covers clearing vegetation as needed to maintain access to water and wastewater infrastructure across county easements.

Staples Mill Regional Infrastructure Accelerator application (Item 148‑25)
- The board authorized the Director of Public Works to apply for Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) grant funding for the Staples Mill regional infrastructure program. Staff (Public Works) said the project—covering the Amtrak station and adjacent improvements—was identified as needing detailed funding strategy, environmental clearance, and preliminary engineering; the program would be 100% funded by RIA if awarded. The board approved the application and acceptance of funds if awarded.

Dietrich Road outfall restoration contract (Item 149‑25)
- The board awarded a unit‑price construction contract to Doran Landscaping in the amount of $176,000 for the Dietrich Road outfall restoration project in Tuckahoe. The project includes in‑stream structures, flood‑plain bench grading, site grading and planting across approximately 160 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Tuckahoe Creek. Staff noted the county received five bids and Doran Landscaping was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; roughly 50% of the project funding is state funded.

Why it matters
- These actions advance county infrastructure, environmental and service delivery projects: a new Social Services facility, continued maintenance of utility easements, rail station planning, and stream restoration work.

Implementation notes
- Departments will execute contracts per standard procurement procedures and monitor project schedules; staff noted available project budget and state funding for some items.","Supervisors approved construction contracting for a new Social Services building, awarded annual easement‑clearing and a stream restoration contract, and authorized application for regional infrastructure grant funding for Staples Mill rail improvements.",{"_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},6526756,"Henrico Board approves June amendments to FY2024–25 budget; $48 million in changes",132,2374000,2506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3755018-659da03b46f5a7a380f5965d3795e369&start=2374&end=2506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3755018-659da03b46f5a7a380f5965d3795e369/thumbnail_2374000.jpg","/articles/6526756/Henrico-County/Virginia/Henrico-Board-approves-June-amendments-to-FY202425-budget-48-million-in-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526756-686233b429667282d16500cd8e69e29f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145735&Signature=kbUBl~m3~XAb8EFkhFlc3-G-dNABhdDJMuTnBYEZuh9nn5e7isE9cBSZDD5c72DkfK6aVj2mDZILI1jtMK1yFo0XK8W3CVRCJ-ZsDncU-3jKhTJD0gxtDLXOx1S-CXq5QtmNNGG4-GJU22FzH2TziFg~6C0biMQwHMYMfsuG7mqFNy8hOIU-QmmIZue679SKM1S06CHEHsRBemFVDE2tcDRN~2bG1dNq~d73jOYOAEKS4cJ46b2TyYhXEqm9hj8397ZmSnwST1G3K9BVQSGi0Ta~jBrBsCZpWP0jgzt6eHxTVZkYQ4xZovVn0gK2c4OPAjlNn6ZCzqNqcdfh9aLe3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Henrico County Board of Supervisors on June 10 approved amendments to the fiscal year 2024–25 annual fiscal plan that increase total appropriations by just over $48 million.

The County’s budget amendment resolution (Item 141‑25) was introduced at the May 27 meeting and formally advertised; staff presented an overview and the board approved the amendments after a public hearing with no speakers.

Key changes (as summarized by Justin Crawford, Finance):
- Total amendment: just over $48,000,000 in increased appropriations.
- General Fund: increase of approximately $17,500,000. Of that, about $11,000,000 is for public safety overtime and hourly salary costs.
- Hotel‑motel tax payment: $3,000,000 increase to the Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority payment from the hotel‑motel tax.
- Tax relief payments: an additional $2,500,000 requested.
- Facilities/General Services unanticipated needs: $1,000,000.
- Special revenue fund: increase of about $4,700,000, of which $3,800,000 relates to Children's Services Act (social services) costs.
- Capital budget: increases totaling $25,900,000. Of that amount, $15.7 million is state funding for public works projects; $13.2 million was identified for transportation projects; $2.4 million for stream restoration projects.

Staff and board action
- The amendments had been introduced at the May 27 meeting and all legal advertising requirements were met; staff (Justin Crawford) presented details and answered questions.
- The board moved and adopted the resolution (motion by Supervisor Cooper, seconded by Supervisor Nelson). The resolution carried.

Why it matters
- The changes allocate additional funding to cover public‑safety pay costs, social services Children's Services Act obligations, transportation and stream restoration projects and other items that arose mid‑year. The increases shift planned appropriations for capital and operating needs in the final month of FY2024–25.

Implementation and follow up
- County departments will execute projects and expenditures under the amended appropriations.
- The board record indicates staff will continue to report on project implementation and that some capital items are state‑funded or have match requirements.","The Board approved amendments that increase appropriations across general, special revenue and capital funds, adding roughly $48 million mainly for public safety pay costs, transportation projects and state‑funded public works.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6526760,"Henrico board defers two rezoning requests, approves two provisional use permits",331,1443000,1774000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3755018-659da03b46f5a7a380f5965d3795e369&start=1443&end=1774","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3755018-659da03b46f5a7a380f5965d3795e369/thumbnail_1443000.jpg","/articles/6526760/Henrico-County/Virginia/Henrico-board-defers-two-rezoning-requests-approves-two-provisional-use-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526760-84f213039726a32399b412f138f08d0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145735&Signature=J60u5zQpmnomif~o7cSFJIxumhDu~aVO4WNMO-hOpdcFGFjqz8egbIcHK7AQpwfuhVxfZBvWwcchlq0eRkcAE~6osxtESDoytqMG4pAtIyppYwFcWV5Rb6owyv~2gsizFClQ4BWSdJWwwJWkPjoS6I8TGIKvgx9YDduA~uj6PcARm3b1JEkBTzfN3j0zEC7dQTZndjFppmpnKf-ZXXtxDwK7--JA700QRtZcbvcX2WnNHliA30~psNV5bF5oWpINqzVjPenBOP2xSJpQUVnQSjpXoY8dAhpzFxfYYSuKnVqBOxRPMIrJ0KOV~2Dn6NDrkj4fpf38isKBrlOTLo6YZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Henrico County’s Board of Supervisors on June 10 deferred two rezoning cases at the applicants’ requests, handled a withdrawal, and approved two provisional use permits (PUPs) for smaller commercial uses.

What the board did
- Deferred: REZ2024102145 (Shell Brothers) — conditional rezoning for a proposed single‑family subdivision at the northeast intersection of Pouncey Track Road and Shady Grove Road was deferred at the applicant’s request to the July 22, 2025 meeting. The motion to defer was made by Supervisor Rountree and seconded by Supervisor Cooper.
- Withdrawn: A Verona District case (Harsh Thacker / Dorado Capital, REZ 10325 / April filing) was formally withdrawn by the applicant; the county staff indicated no action was necessary for withdrawal.
- Deferred: REZ2025100032 (Biju Manamana) — a conditional rezoning request at Staples Mill and Courtney Road was deferred to the August 12, 2025 meeting at the applicant’s request (motion recorded on the agenda as made by the chair and seconded by Supervisor Rogich).
- Approved PUP: PUP‑2025‑100508 (Nader Hageez) — the board approved a provisional use permit to retain and make permanent an outdoor dining patio at a restaurant in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center, subject to the recommended staff conditions, after staff noted a recommended additional bollard for safety. Motion carried (moved by Supervisor Rogish, seconded by Miss Rountree).
- Approved PUP: PUP‑2025‑100585 (Andrew Ellsbury) — the board approved a PUP to allow the H and S School of Massage to operate in an approximately 1,600‑square‑foot tenant space at 2727 Enterprise Parkway in an O‑2 district, subject to conditions limiting hours, appointment‑only public services and confinement to the identified tenant space (motion by Supervisor Rogish; seconded by Miss Rountree).

Public comment and staff notes
- A resident near the Pouncey Track/Shady Grove area voiced traffic and cumulative development concerns; board members and staff advised the resident that the Shell Brothers case was deferred and invited her to the July 22 hearing and offered planning staff contact information.
- For the restaurant patio case, staff noted the patio’s proximity to North Ridge Road, existing angled parking and that the Department of Public Works recommended an additional bollard to protect the southwestern corner of the patio.
- For the massage school PUP, staff explained the use will follow State Council for Higher Education in Virginia requirements and that recommended conditions (hours, appointment‑only service, and limit to the tenant space) were intended to mitigate impacts in an office area.

Why it matters
- The deferrals give applicants additional time to address planning and community concerns; the PUP approvals show the board applying existing PUP criteria to allow non‑office uses in office zones under conditions.

Actions recorded
- REZ2024102145 deferred to July 22, 2025 (motion carried).
- REZ2025100032 deferred to August 12, 2025 (motion carried).
- Harsh Thacker / Dorado Capital case withdrawn (no board action required).
- PUP 2025‑100508 approved (restaurant patio) with staff conditions including an added bollard.
- PUP 2025‑100585 approved (massage school) with conditions limiting hours, requiring appointments for training services offered to the public, and confinement to the tenant space.

The board instructed staff to continue outreach and to process the deferred cases on their new hearing dates.","The board deferred conditional rezoning requests for two single‑family residential proposals and approved two provisional use permits: one to make a COVID‑era restaurant patio permanent and another to allow a small massage trade school in an office park.","actionData","errors"]

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