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What staff explained: county GIS staff told the board that the county's addressing rules require assigning a road name when a platted right‑of‑way serves three or more dwellings; historically GIS did not show the old platted right‑of‑way on the county maps when earlier houses were permitted, but a newly submitted building permit for a third dwelling revealed the recorded plat and triggered the addressing rule. Staff said the purpose of the ordinance is to support mail delivery, E‑911 dispatch accuracy and computerized addressing practices, and that the county receives periodic reports from the state identifying addressing issues.

Property owner's concern: the homeowner said changing his address would cause administrative burden and cost (driver's license, tax records, utility accounts, insurance, postal service, veterans' benefits and other federal/state records) and requested the board waive the road‑naming requirement for this right‑of‑way so the new house could be addressed off Dogwood Farm Road instead of renaming the short segment.

Staff alternatives and recommended fixes: county staff offered near‑term and longer‑term options. Near term, staff said the board could grant a one‑time waiver or direct staff to address the house off Dogwood Farm Road for this permit; staff said it could place a waiver on next week's agenda if at least three board members asked. Longer term, staff proposed an ordinance amendment to name or address an old platted right‑of‑way when the first building permit is issued so the problem would not recur; staff also suggested improving GIS procedures to check historic plats earlier in the permitting process.

Emergency services and addressing accuracy: Fire/EMS representatives and GIS staff told the board that addressing standards and clear signage reduce the risk of misrouting during an emergency. County staff said the addressing system also populates the computer‑aided dispatch system that identifies response units.

Board action: several supervisors asked staff to put a waiver request for the specific permit on next week's agenda; the chair asked staff to coordinate with the county attorney on the precise language. Supervisors also directed staff to study a code change so future permits on platted right‑of‑way would be handled before construction begins.

Ending: staff will prepare a waiver request for the next board meeting on the specific permit if three supervisors formally request it, and will draft proposed code language and changes to GIS permit checks to avoid similar surprises in the future.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Warren County Board of Supervisors Work Session\tJul 08, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Shenandoah Farms property owner asked supervisors to waive a county road‑naming requirement after GIS staff identified a recorded right‑of‑way that would trigger renaming and change the owner's address for a newly permitted house.","taxTitle","Warren County, Virginia","taxId",38193,"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},6519057,"County planning staff propose accessory‑dwelling rule for Ag district; supervisors consider minimum lot size and size limits",1544,10535000,12079000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5379552-71a58a7e77f349dc4eea292c9eb3926d&start=10535&end=12079","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5379552-71a58a7e77f349dc4eea292c9eb3926d/thumbnail_10535000.jpg","/articles/6519057/Warren-County/Virginia/County-planning-staff-propose-accessorydwelling-rule-for-Ag-district-supervisors-consider-minimum-lot-size-and-size-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519057-81315bad274f378066eab934ec90ea7a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773642803&Signature=Lu2oSBYni9pQ0VZE4JuzwIwXZW~o~Ech0gCe-cYo5IrZelSM7rs3FqHMuc1Pp6yPSov0~p1FdYkkM-EOPqh7gfkcsp2r~e9Guzpn6ch80sOgrVTzSqcxdPIlC8AipXV4~R7vlrpNiBk-WIg3PUVzkowqmVP8NvK4YJN7jzPtzt5~4bQWN8Q2SW8~2WC6781n8zncDtiFK6ZdEgCTJTS~NdI0QGuhLBX6lS3Oa~ZNGZDRnXBXuZfpd0AwmOvrVKnIEMl5wOIfqKKwpdHqg-HJD5DhR5mlD9JQq74VLYdfgPB8dSkQ6m8q4GAoleeTahprHVcv-Bh0vZzP8a893umV5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County planning staff presented a draft zoning text amendment to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the agricultural (AG) district, as part of the county's housing strategy discussed in the comprehensive plan.

What is proposed: under the draft language, an Accessory Dwelling Unit is a subordinate dwelling unit on the same parcel as a principal single‑family dwelling that includes living, cooking and sanitation facilities. The draft would allow ADUs by‑right when they are attached to or located within an existing principal structure; detached ADUs would be allowed only by conditional use permit.

Size, lot and design limits: the draft includes a size window (initially proposed as 750 to 1,500 square feet) for typical ADUs, with a waiver pathway in the supplementary regulation to allow up to 3,000 square feet for conversions or units principally below grade. Staff initially proposed a 3.5‑acre minimum lot size for detached ADUs (the planning commission recommended applying the acreage only to detached units), but supervisors asked staff to consider a two‑acre minimum and asked for a revised draft at the next meeting. The draft also proposes off‑street parking for an ADU consistent with a second dwelling, occupancy limits, and restrictions on using an ADU as a short‑term rental (the ADU would not be eligible for transient lodging use under the proposed text).

Policy context and rationale: staff said the measure is intended to increase housing options in the county's large‑lot agricultural areas, provide alternatives to family subdivisions and enable in‑place housing for relatives or long‑term rentals. Staff noted public‑health and building‑code requirements (septic, wells, and building permits) remain prerequisites; county health department approvals and appropriate septic capacity would still be required before a unit could be occupied.

Board discussion and next steps: supervisors asked staff to consider reducing the advertised 3.5‑acre minimum to two acres and to return with revised text at the public hearing next week. Staff said the public hearing is scheduled and that text amendments must proceed through the planning commission and public hearing process prior to adoption.

Ending: staff will update draft language to reflect board direction and present the revised text at the scheduled public hearing and planning commission review.","Planning staff presented a draft text amendment to allow accessory dwelling units in Warren County's agricultural district, proposing by‑right conversion/attached units and conditional‑use approval for detached units, with size and lot thresholds.",{"_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},6519066,"Warren County supervisors reopen debate over 100‑foot short‑term rental setback; staff to draft ordinance options",2813,4102000,6915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5379552-71a58a7e77f349dc4eea292c9eb3926d&start=4102&end=6915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5379552-71a58a7e77f349dc4eea292c9eb3926d/thumbnail_4102000.jpg","/articles/6519066/Warren-County/Virginia/Warren-County-supervisors-reopen-debate-over-100foot-shortterm-rental-setback-staff-to-draft-ordinance-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519066-04257c481d4208d19be810fe7f77f1ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1773642803&Signature=HT8fFIHHXsDIdJjSzNMXIUej5uRZD75kcwY3mcDnG7skkoQU7NNYKW3n86PBJGMTvYyRJGPqf9O7~nK~VntN~9~nPg9~FyWlbrO0ZiGgouGqxMpCSlnagJ8cInXac-ydluBzBYMaKxtezjGV36e6Is8zHc3ltmgYRlHaNZEU3u4gPVVwmxv4SJNiGzhBWVhDWpo0Qn1ZdbPr5tXHIF1aXAMlHYuJdxHm0u24VvWWcvV51r8iFMwxcdCieU2j7QMLFM20mKCOVhBHGG88XiTIPQHqNUB9E~L~sa1urJbuDdUd~j-gFh5kzgK74SAjvGW6OlSlmvZd35oqifXYNig92A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren County Board of Supervisors spent a lengthy work session reviewing short‑term tourist rental rules, focusing on a 100‑foot separation requirement in the county's zoning ordinance that restricts approval of conditional use permits for short‑term rentals when neighboring dwellings lie within 100 feet.

Background and current rule: Short‑term rentals were added to the zoning ordinance in 2012 and were refined through later text amendments; the current ordinance requires a 100‑foot separation as a supplementary regulation, though the board has historically granted waivers. County staff said the separation provision was adopted in past years to address complaints in higher‑density residential areas.

Board debate: Supervisors expressed sharply different views. Some board members called the 100‑foot setback arbitrary, said it has created enforcement headaches, and advocated eliminating it so applicants could be evaluated under other conditional‑use criteria. Others recommended retaining the setback or moving it into the land‑use definition so it could not be waived. A number of supervisors proposed creating a stakeholder committee (HOA representatives, short‑term rental operators, realtors and county staff) to recommend specific criteria; several board members warned against deferring action indefinitely.

Data cited by staff: Planning staff reported that roughly 188 short‑term rental units currently operate in the county (about 1.05% of 17,981 dwelling units) and that those rentals generated about $1.67 million in transient lodging revenue since February 2021 (excluding hotels). Staff said the county's definitions also limit short‑term rentals to detached single‑family dwellings (campers and multiunit buildings are not eligible) and that the county maintains a reporting and enforcement pathway for complaints.

Options and process: County staff offered three draft options for board consideration: (1) delete the 100‑foot separation requirement; (2) keep the separation but make it a non‑waivable definition requirement; or (3) keep a setback but change the distance (members floated 50 feet and 60 feet during discussion). Supervisors asked staff to draft ordinance language reflecting those options for planning commission review and a public hearing. Staff said the change would take at least several months to move through public hearings and code amendment procedures.

Enforcement and complaint process: Staff told supervisors there is an online complaint/reporting pathway and that the sheriff's office and planning staff respond to repeated violations; staff noted one short‑term rental is currently on probation and another is in the queue for potential revocation.

Next steps: Supervisors directed staff to draft text amendments and present options to the planning commission; they asked staff to pause accepting new short‑term rental applications while the code is revised (except applications that already meet the 100‑foot separation), and they asked staff to coordinate with the local Warren County Coalition of Community Associations. The board asked that staff prepare options for a work session and planning commission review.

Ending: staff will bring ordinance drafts and a recommended pathway to the planning commission and then back to the board; supervisors said they want a firm decision rather than extended study.","Supervisors spent an extended work session debating whether to keep, remove or revise the county's 100‑foot setback for short‑term tourist rentals. Board members asked staff to draft options (delete the requirement; keep it; or set a different fixed distance such as 50 feet) and to refer proposals to the planning commission for public hearings.",{"_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},6519071,"Homesteaders group pushes county for permanent Reliance Road hub; staff and VDOT flag entrance, right‑of‑way and permitting issues",730,1784000,2514000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5379552-71a58a7e77f349dc4eea292c9eb3926d&start=1784&end=2514","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5379552-71a58a7e77f349dc4eea292c9eb3926d/thumbnail_1784000.jpg","/articles/6519071/Warren-County/Virginia/Homesteaders-group-pushes-county-for-permanent-Reliance-Road-hub-staff-and-VDOT-flag-entrance-rightofway-and-permitting-issues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519071-1854317e8532e34e4dcc95e60650609d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773642803&Signature=E46iPNlx2~zdvl0rnsezoZFUkxvGhurHO91m1~d1~X5-AzePcF7JoCyn3ENRNmOnEcAOMxXGHcuT4lYKM~OikSMCuKKgUhiL1Av83wZgs5Al11JLAiy2e7w437ysLVTy6yeZWoKTCmUvgUmjkZgOINn64FHW6bLR2apmO5dW7MF5cDY50OhNRJb3L2NjjpJ77m3qYFxuEZb~y5yVAvwki0ml21moh0MEMjyARCHZUYxFQKMTQa451DxJhWcVexxCYPkbFzKTPFgBpMRhnRS9qSK7AkVZcKbZZMiBi1eL7GAeIlIIf~I0~ym5giOM2vp-WXU8WNNrVpIF9Gy4S8VoLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A group calling itself Homesteaders of Warren County updated the Board of Supervisors on plans for a proposed homesteaders' hub and farm‑product marketplace on Reliance Road and said it has grown to roughly 300 members and a large volunteer list.

At the work session the group said it answered Parks & Recreation's questions, compiled reservation and vendor recommendations, and has community partnerships with local farms, the Warren Heritage Society, and small businesses. They described the project as a \"closed‑loop\" local food effort intended to keep produce and dollars in the county.

\"We have more volunteers that are kind of sitting in the wings waiting and ready to assist with the groundwork once we get the green light,\" a homesteaders representative said, describing outreach and a recent public meeting.

Concerns raised by staff and VDOT: county planning staff and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) flagged infrastructure and access requirements for the Reliance Road parcel the homesteaders prefer. VDOT comments supplied to staff indicate a \"preferred\" 320‑foot separation point for a commercial/moderate‑volume entrance; staff said the existing entrance sits closer to an approximately 280‑foot point that aligns with current right‑of‑way. Staff also said the existing entrance pavement is about 37 feet wide and that VDOT's minimum is usually 20 feet for lower‑volume entrances, that sight distance at the site meets about 500 feet, and that VDOT can treat an entrance as a low‑volume design if expected traffic is under 50 vehicles per day.

\"A low volume entrance would be an option if the group is expecting 50 or less vehicles per day,\" a county staff member told the board, noting VDOT's e‑mail guidance. Staff added that VDOT may waive or vary standards in some cases, but the county and applicant must discuss specifics with VDOT.

Alternate sites and permits: county staff reminded the group that Rockland Park and a privately owned site (Sunflower Cottage) with an existing commercial entrance had been discussed as alternatives; staff also said county attorney review indicated farmers‑market style stands could be allowed as a by‑right retail use, subject to permitting and Parks & Recreation reservations. Staff said any final site concept should show ingress/egress, parking and lighting and that parks and rec could manage vendor permitting.

Technical and community issues: homesteaders addressed concerns about the existing entrance condition (showing photos of curbing and pavement) and potential traffic. They also said Reliance Road is posted \"no through trucks\" though staff clarified that restriction limits cut‑through truck traffic but does not ban trucks for deliveries. The group reported having fielded interest from about 300 members and said it has roughly a dozen business supporters and local partners.

Next steps: staff suggested scheduling a scoping meeting with VDOT and the homesteaders to clarify what entrance improvements (if any) VDOT would require and whether an alternate entrance location would be acceptable. Supervisors encouraged a concept plan and recommended working with Parks & Recreation so the county can identify necessary improvements and health and safety issues before any final approvals.

Ending: the homesteaders said they would continue to coordinate with Parks & Recreation and county staff and that they would prepare a concept plan and follow up on VDOT's scoping guidance.","A community group seeking to establish a homesteaders/farmers hub on Reliance Road told supervisors it has 300 members and volunteer support; county staff and VDOT raised concerns about entrance location, VDOT preferred 320‑foot spacing, sight distance and parking, and offered alternate county and private sites for consideration.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":103,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6519076,"State forestry urges Warren County to designate coordinator, pursue grant for spongy moth aerial spraying",1603,181000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5379552-71a58a7e77f349dc4eea292c9eb3926d&start=181&end=1784","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5379552-71a58a7e77f349dc4eea292c9eb3926d/thumbnail_181000.jpg","/articles/6519076/Warren-County/Virginia/State-forestry-urges-Warren-County-to-designate-coordinator-pursue-grant-for-spongy-moth-aerial-spraying","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519076-f383e74a23a12797b181d5225082cfcf/orig.mp4?Expires=1773642803&Signature=LnqDb1gUliz-XtuIVlwk1rNKxHp0QfkL6xJfvx70~1ML-uERacL7nXkAN~ieN0rT-llWoc6~CwPQRu78LJo4H2~TYIZkLt4zuvUIZcwWIN4cj7a4Dwj3EPnpd9bNYlObic4LlC8crm46yazbo9-xs8p2~AE32j5ssOCUAdCM5OKfZ~WZFXLCQyiZODgXyDU1F1BXKO3OAam98h3ZfAWyOSU8R4p5sz5vyeDY~A8vw49DtcJ4G1LTXTtiM3lcH3n0DU8Ir6~NdR7Zegoz1yK16LXMRkZ8mBm0tKywK3DNa2FrTfLnH47jtnKC3dMmzQP~d6KfyS0NH1whsz~DBA8STA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","State forestry officials told the Warren County Board of Supervisors that spongy moths (formerly called gypsy moths) have re-emerged across parts of the valley and that local governments can use state grant funds to help landowners arrange aerial spraying at a lower per‑acre cost.

The briefing came during the board's July work session as the agency described recent defoliation patterns, natural controls that suppress the pest, and how counties can organize spraying programs and outreach.

State forester staff showed maps of last year's heavy defoliation (blue polygons) and this year's activity (yellow polygons), and said the insects prefer oaks and hickories but will defoliate a wide range of species when populations are high. Aerial spraying using bacterial material commonly called Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is a common treatment; the forester said droughts in recent years limited natural fungal and viral controls, allowing populations to grow.

\"When infestations get high enough like we're seeing now, they are completely indiscriminate,\" the forester said, noting severe canopy loss in parts of Bentonville last year.

Why it matters: the agency advised the county that a local coordinator is required to apply for state grant funds and to organize landowners into a single spray contract (sometimes structured as many small contracts under a county umbrella) so helicopter operators will accept the acreage. The agency cited examples: Shenandoah County secured 5,000 acres under one county contract and charged landowners about $20 per acre after state funding; another county reduced a $40/acre bill to $20/acre for landowners by aggregating parcels.

Key practical steps and timeline: the forester said counties typically start egg‑mass surveys in September and that the state grant deadline historically falls in early March. He recommended starting coordinator recruitment and outreach as soon as possible; some counties have hired part‑time or seasonal coordinators or assigned existing staff to the role. He said aerial contractors generally expect large minimum contracts (the forester estimated 500 acres as a typical minimum cost threshold for a helicopter contractor) and recommended aggregating many landowners to reduce per‑acre costs.

Local context and outreach: the forester said Warren County already has about 20 landowners on an interest list. He described prior outreach models: placing notices in local papers, maintaining contact lists, and contacting emergency services and local first responders before aerial operations. He also said counties typically notify property owners in proposed treatment and buffer areas and that counties often ask hospitals, fire stations and EMS to be informed about spray plans. The forester said state and federal agencies (U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service) have conducted spraying in adjacent jurisdictions this season.

Board reaction and next steps: supervisors expressed interest in pursuing a program and asked staff about coordinator options and grant timing. County staff said they would follow up on hiring/designation options and on coordinating a scoping discussion with the state. The forester offered to connect the county with other local coordinators and contractors who had used the state program.

Ending: county staff and state forestry agreed to continue the discussion; supervisors asked staff to return with options for a county coordinator and an outreach plan to bring additional landowners into a potential aggregated spray contract.

","Virginia Department of Forestry staff briefed Warren County supervisors on a rising spongy moth outbreak, recommended a county coordinator and grouped spray contracts to reduce per‑acre costs, and outlined grant timelines and outreach duties for any local suppression program.","actionData","errors"]

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