Augusta Solar facility at the planning commission, Staunton planning considers ordinance: THE AGENDA
Large scale solar facility at Augusta Planning Commission
VERONA – The Augusta County Planning Commission will take up a request to "construct and operate a large solar energy system" spread over five sites.
The fenced-in acreage of the project, the way solar energy systems are categorized in Augusta County, is approximately 470 acres. About 114 acres would be directly under panels. Including all other land uses, the total project acreage is 1,693, located in Urban Service Area or Community Development Area of the comprehensive plan.
According to the a memo on the project to the planning commission, the project would limit development on the 1,260 acres of property. If this property were developed in another way, the memo estimates Augusta Water would see an additional $4.8 million in water revenue over the next 35 years. The solar development would take this potential development revenue off the table.
Waynesboro School Board to honor retirees
WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro School Board will honor their 2023-2024 retirees during the Tuesday meeting.
Mrs. Susan Driskill - Wenonah Elementary School, Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Barbara Damico - William Perry Elementary School, Reading Specialist
Mrs. Christina Phillips - William Perry Elementary School, 4th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Dawn Argenbright - Kate Collins Middle School, SPED Instructional Aide
Mr. Breton Figgatt - Kate Collins Middle School, 6th Grade Math Teacher
Mrs. Beverly Combs - Waynesboro High School, Math Teacher
Mrs. Lynne Dixon - Waynesboro High School, SPED Teacher
Mrs. Marsha Sensabaugh - Waynesboro High School, CTE Teacher
Ordinance change at Staunton Planning Commission
STAUNTON – The Staunton Planning Commission will hold three public hearings on Thursday. One is for an ordinance change.
The public hearings will consider:
A request by Liberty Point Behavior Healthcare for a Medical Care Facility for Day Program Therapy at 339 Sharon Lane.
A request by Balzer and Associates to vacate an undeveloped part of Third Street and an alley as part of Bellmont Terrace, Sections 2 and 3.
An ordinance change, increasing the height allowed for fences in residential districts when used for nonresidential purpose.
If the commission chooses to recommend the ordinance change, the change would then go before the Staunton City Council for approval.
Tuesday, May 14
Augusta County Planning Commission Meeting 7 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona.
Staunton Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 4:30 p.m. Staunton City Hall, 116 W Beverley Street.
Waynesboro School Board 7 p.m. Waynesboro High School Auditorium. The agenda is available online.
Wednesday, May 15
Waynesboro Regional Youth Commission Meeting 5:30 p.m. United Way Office, 24 Idlewood Blvd, Staunton.
Waynesboro Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting 6 p.m. Rosenwald Community Center, 413 Port Republic Road, Waynesboro.
Augusta County Parks and Recreation Commission 7 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona.
Thursday, May 16
Augusta Water 1:30 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona.
Staunton Public Library Advisory Board 4:30 p.m. Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Avenue.
Staunton Planning Commission Meeting 5:30 p.m. Staunton City Hall, 116 W Beverley Street. The agenda is online.
Monday, May 20
Augusta County Recycling Committee 5 p.m. Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona.
Joint Waynesboro City Council and School Board Meeting 7 p.m. Waynesboro Council Chambers, Yancey Municipal Building, 503 West Main Street.
Tuesday, May 21
Waynesboro Library Board of Trustees Meeting 4 p.m. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Avenue.
Community Action Program Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro 5:30 p.m. The agenda is expected to be posted online here.
Waynesboro Historical Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m. Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Avenue.
Waynesboro Planning Commission meeting 7 p.m. Waynesboro Council Chambers, Yancey Municipal Building, 503 West Main Street.
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