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Commissioners reported that the previously discussed Gigaland application had been withdrawn and that staff expected any refiled application to align with the county's comprehensive plan amendment deadlines (January 1 or June 1), but that no new materials had been presented to staff at the time of the meeting. A commissioner asked for a clear yes/no update for residents; staff replied that “no” materials had been presented so far.

A commissioner noted that the Board of Supervisors last week passed a resolution opposing Dominion Energy’s alternative transmission routing plans between Morrisville and Wishing Star; staff said the matter may come before the commission next month in a related Morrisville substation expansion application that would add about three acres to accommodate upgrades to 230 kV and 500 kV lines.

Staff also summarized actions taken by the Board of Supervisors at a recent meeting: approval of a boundary adjustment between the county and the town of Remington (a roughly 5.5‑acre parcel across from Pierce Elementary), addition to the Copper Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District, approval of a special permit amendment for Truth Baptist, approvals relating to contractor office and auto repair amendments, authorization related to Remington battery storage, and other rezoning or special exception approvals. Commissioners asked staff whether water service and water‑quality concerns were discussed in the Remington boundary adjustment; staff replied that the annexed parcel would be served by the town of Remington’s water regardless of the boundary change and that earlier citizen‑submitted water concerns had been evaluated against state and federal thresholds.

Staff noted upcoming agenda items, including a Morrisville substation expansion special exception expected next month. The commissioners’ segment concluded without additional formal actions recorded in the provided transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fauquier County - Planning Commission - Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","During commissioners’ time, Fauquier County Planning Commission members provided updates that the Gigaland application remains withdrawn, summarized recent Board of Supervisors resolutions including opposition to a Dominion Energy routing plan, and noted upcoming Morrisville substation expansion materials.","taxTitle","Fauquier County, Virginia","taxId",30850,"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},6470679,"Fauquier planners review proposed Stark Park at historic Neville’s Mill for consistency with county plan",290,188000,478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779168-598a8e4425c8e46b252d0873a7bca5db&start=188&end=478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779168-598a8e4425c8e46b252d0873a7bca5db/thumbnail_188000.jpg","/articles/6470679/Fauquier-County/Virginia/Fauquier-planners-review-proposed-Stark-Park-at-historic-Nevilles-Mill-for-consistency-with-county-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470679-bd633918831d350bdfa3464ebb8d7932/orig.mp4?Expires=1770649044&Signature=KURege0lr7EmM-wo8ETCdxNCjKteknG5chMfMZiZqykk9LV3Ji2ZFRFydusicXKuLKFuDmvuBEB1QLez7omB0Esd0Mrd32g-9m1w-yyzQ-QyzwrF8Bv9iTK6XstzctNeCUieVWYVGF6EQMAEqOuY3pOJjMS5ZP5Lx60ADq4t9LsOH3AZS3vXj0i4PE9Fh92aCSoXSRZQ9riNXOhqODZ60qfPeXphWaOWb-k7fanGn1cKlSUv3i3fYjlAQwaPN3BcVYwoPvcP7jqlcbtJxpKlukris6uCEJph9vsg1~rc1wbHXckiY~VdmDabjyLAIluDGfoQYYpBDdzpCYV~onPEpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fauquier County Planning Commission heard a staff presentation on a comprehensive plan compliance review for a proposed public park donated to the county by the Stark family at the site of Neville’s Mill near Auburn.

Planning staff said the applicant, Fauquier County Parks and Recreation, proposes a passive park with walking trails, educational signage and adaptive reuse of existing buildings on roughly 3.9 acres of parcels along the north side of Cedar Run, about 4.5 miles northwest of Catlett. Staff noted the site includes the reconstructed 1770-era Neville’s Mill, two previously recorded archaeological sites and approximately 2.4 acres within the 100-year floodplain.

Staff explained the legal standard under the Code of Virginia: because the proposed park is not specifically shown in the County’s Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission must determine whether the general location, character and extent of the proposed use is substantially in accord with the plan. Staff identified relevant Comprehensive Plan chapters — including the rural land use chapter (Chapter 8), natural and heritage resources (Chapter 2), parks and facilities (Chapter 9) and the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan in Appendix 1 — and said the proposal generally furthers policies that encourage protection of water courses, preservation of cultural resources, adaptive reuse of historic buildings and development of trails.

Wendy Wheatcraft, the staff lead, said the applicant intends to reuse existing buildings and eventually offer public classes and programs. She told commissioners that the park would assist county Parks and Recreation priorities and noted the parcels are bordered by a Virginia Scenic Byway and lie within the Auburn Battlefield area.

Commissioners asked about parking and floodplain impacts; staff said trails and non‑inhabitable park structures such as kiosks and signage are permitted within the 100‑year floodplain under the county plan and that an existing drain field and existing parking areas are associated with the parcel complex. Commissioners also asked staff to clarify which parcels were already in public ownership and whether the lots across Old Auburn Road included the existing parking area; Wheatcraft replied that the Starks had owned both parcels and that the parking is located on the south side of Old Auburn Road, while a drain field is on the north side.

Staff prepared a resolution for the commission that would find the proposed park is substantially in accord with the Comprehensive Plan. No formal vote on that resolution was recorded in the provided transcript of the work session.

Commissioners did not take a final action during the portion of the meeting captured in the transcript; staff said they were available to answer additional questions.

The commission's consideration will determine whether the applicant proceeds to park design and any subsequent permitting steps.","The Fauquier County Planning Commission heard a staff presentation on a comprehensive plan compliance review for a proposed public park donated to the county by the Stark family at the site of Neville’s Mill near Auburn.",{"_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},6470670,"Planning staff recommends conditions for Sweet Leaf Farm short‑term rental permit after prior violation notices",306,1136000,1442000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779168-598a8e4425c8e46b252d0873a7bca5db&start=1136&end=1442","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779168-598a8e4425c8e46b252d0873a7bca5db/thumbnail_1136000.jpg","/articles/6470670/Fauquier-County/Virginia/Planning-staff-recommends-conditions-for-Sweet-Leaf-Farm-shortterm-rental-permit-after-prior-violation-notices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470670-0044f44acec5892d2965b87b7df75e66/orig.mp4?Expires=1770649044&Signature=LBB-~Ps~qwF6h0V8dQbGxvDW6NrpzF4TuXCfCwEorAAnOKepb89-j712xPkMpXXUpkLHnl99rUwLXOFYr7rzSomg-DJkITSM30VA-1Y8b63OxLKtfyLcyYj~t6jiujIGBwI4VJbafnuhxy2GpsmSradJ5fTFYetdsQKNn-j9kNibfhlck2Yt~gUg8b6O8C3jfGeXD28XRpSvnGo2KGEJeGIEyUPGwYmLqHrQKBuqxs6Q6I4pq6ljqIsEdfHBufLixiyc7u9CacreTZuL2NPuaiQRrwHcmgjCfR59LdCHd1q898jgnjgFPpNj7g-TBQ4Q91xYZlpit6KseEuo5woOeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fauquier County planning staff presented a category 3 special permit application from the owners of Sweet Leaf Farm, a 52‑acre property off Beach Road in Warrenton, seeking permission to operate a short‑term rental in an existing two‑bedroom dwelling.

Staff, with Miss Marshall as case lead, said the applicants request a short‑term rental limited to a maximum of four guests because the property does not meet the administrative permit standard that requires the owner to live on the property at least 183 days per year. The application identifies a designated caretaker who will be within two miles of the property as required by the county ordinance. Staff noted prior enforcement history on the parcel: a June 2022 notice of violation and corrective order for a tourist home, and a May 2023 notice of violation concerning Class C events, firing range use and recreational‑vehicle occupancy.

Marshall told commissioners that the special permit is the first step toward resolving those violations and that the recommended conditions include single‑party occupancy capped at four guests, no events, no on‑site meal provision, no firing range or fireworks, a caretaker within two miles during rental periods, verification of water well testing, a building‑code compliance demonstration, emergency access maintenance and proof of registration with the commissioner of the revenue. The permit would be valid for one year and then subject to administrative renewal with continued proof of compliance.

Commissioners questioned online listings; staff said the applicant worked with VRBO to reduce the listed guest count and disable events listings and that changes may take time to propagate across third‑party listing services. Commissioners also asked about emergency access over a small creek and a concrete bridge on the driveway; staff said they had not made a site visit that day and described the bridge in aerial photos as a concrete structure with stone walls but recommended verification of emergency vehicle access as part of permit compliance.

No formal vote on the special permit was recorded in the transcript; staff said the draft conditions would be part of the permit package if the application proceeds.","A special permit application for a short‑term rental at Sweet Leaf Farm in Warrenton was presented; staff outlined conditions including a four‑guest limit, caretaker requirement and compliance steps to address prior violations; commissioners raised questions about VRBO listings and emergency access; no final vote recorded in transcript.",{"_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},6470675,"Commissioners review 150 MW Summer Sweet battery storage proposal in Morrisville; two resolutions prepared",405,574000,979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779168-598a8e4425c8e46b252d0873a7bca5db&start=574&end=979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779168-598a8e4425c8e46b252d0873a7bca5db/thumbnail_574000.jpg","/articles/6470675/Fauquier-County/Virginia/Commissioners-review-150-MW-Summer-Sweet-battery-storage-proposal-in-Morrisville-two-resolutions-prepared","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470675-4dda40812feda7e899a9900067dc4dad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770649044&Signature=TSaHSMNLn6CwHB407oOtE900zoMjMMlcVUB5Pz59zeDW1rTpP-5-YbtpP7YGhb9wrmo9fXA9sGKAs8jgCeBcpkKOBTMAYtw-XGCEK7nfZO0xtwtsLIm45qQCi-ASfpGLsPCS0t5LTBkq3XZM~qMdzcObXa~znY63gnIBOUnq-MXFBGjfUOMeHjbzrKS2eLtCqIjEPPWTfEKEDFtXMFMXVpDsWQmM97MRKvHjuIwnhCPsnW~v6ccfMRzaMwH~v2nAgABEudt4xXB3~tX9M9YMg64vLmzeHftwvbUYbSCRJWdeppTzPDmX3eLbpTqlIstfzY5BMKt8oEOrpcBnGSR43Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fauquier County planning staff presented a comprehensive plan compliance review for a proposed Summer Sweet Energy battery energy storage system in the village of Morrisville, describing the project and the county’s decision options.

Staff, led by Miss Marshall, said the project would occupy about 16 acres of a property that is just under 34 acres off Shipstore Road and would include a 150‑megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) consisting of 192 individual battery enclosures (each about 20–40 feet long and 10 feet high), a control house, a substation, access roads, stormwater management and screening. Staff said construction is anticipated in 2028 or later and that the facility would connect to the adjacent Dominion Energy Morrisville substation to store and later discharge power onto the grid.

Marshall explained that because the proposed utility is not shown in the Comprehensive Plan the Planning Commission must determine whether the general location, character and extent of the facility are substantially in accord with the plan. Staff cited relevant Comprehensive Plan chapters (village plan Chapter 7; Chapter 1 vision and goals; Chapter 9 public facilities and utilities) and the county’s recently adopted Battery Energy Storage System ordinance and standards. Marshall noted prior board and commission actions on the parcel: a 2023 rezoning and special exception request for a junkyard had been denied; in November 2024 the commission voted 4–1 that a prior proposal was not in accord, and the applicant later withdrew an appeal in April 2025.

Staff summarized the applicant’s stated benefits: increased local supply reliability, potential tax revenue, possible indirect reductions in emitting generation and reduced need for new transmission. Commissioners asked whether Morrisville residents would be guaranteed first access to stored power; staff said no such guarantee exists and that stored energy would be released to the electric grid and distributed where needed. Commissioners also asked about fire and water contamination risk; Marshall said that county staff and local fire leadership had visited an existing BESS facility (Remington) and received additional information on fire safety practices, and that BESS standards had evolved since the previous submissions.

Two draft resolutions were prepared for the commission: Resolution A finding the proposal in accord with the Comprehensive Plan and Resolution B finding it not in accord. Staff told the commission that if the commission finds the project is in accord, the applicant would then apply for a special exception with standards and conditions; if it is not in accord, the applicant could appeal the commission’s determination to the Board of Supervisors. No formal vote on either resolution was recorded in the portion of the meeting captured by the transcript.

The commission’s later agenda or evening session was expected to include actual votes, but those votes were not part of the provided transcript.","Planning staff presented a comprehensive plan compliance review for a proposed 150 MW, 16‑acre battery energy storage system in the village of Morrisville; staff noted prior denials and that two resolutions (in accord / not in accord) were prepared; no final commission determination was recorded in the transcript.","actionData","errors"]

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