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Votes at a glance: Buckingham County supervisors approve school-site rezoning, two special-use permits and courthouse change order
Summary
At its meeting the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors approved a school-site rezoning, two special-use permits (a private grass airstrip and the Gooden Family Trust country store/event center), a courthouse gutter change order and a planning commission resolution opposing state bills that would preempt local land-use authority.
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors recorded multiple formal actions at its February meeting. Key outcomes included rezoning a 7.413-acre parcel for a private school, approval of two special-use permits, passage of a planning commission-backed resolution opposing state preemption bills, and approval of a courthouse gutter change order.
Votes and formal actions (summary): - Rezoning for a private school: Approved. Motion to rezone the 7.413-acre parcel in the industrial park so Central Virginia Christian School may construct and operate a private school (see related article). The planning commission had recommended approval.
- Special-use permit 24SUP351 (Deborah Blake): Approved. Applicant requested a special-use permit to construct and operate a private grass airstrip and hangar on tax map 25 parcel 11; board approved the permit after public hearing.
- Special-use permit 24SUP352 (Gooden Family Trust): Approved. The applicant requested approval to construct and operate a country store with retail items, EV charging stations and an event center (six events per year up to 250 attendees; unlimited smaller events). The board approved the special-use permit after the public hearing.
- Resolution opposing state bills affecting land-use authority: Approved. The planning commission asked supervisors to consider a resolution opposing SB 1190 and HB 2126 and similar legislation that would allow the State Corporation Commission to override local comprehensive plans and zoning for siting utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage. The board voted to support the resolution and directed staff to send a letter to the state expressing opposition.
- Change order for courthouse gutter system (Change Order No. 6): Approved. The board approved a change order to replace the courthouse gutter/downspout system in copper after contractors discovered existing downspouts were deteriorated and were contributing to interior moisture and mold issues. Staff said replacement is intended to prevent further water intrusion; additional work would be brought back to the board if new hangers or slate removal is required.
Other votes included routine approvals of minutes and claims, and appointments and procedural motions. Several votes were conducted by raised-hand roll call during the meeting. The board instructed staff to prepare record documents and follow-up reports for the approved items.
