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Staff said commissioners will receive an updated copy of the entire draft comprehensive plan at a July 21 work session and will have an August work session for an executive-summary briefing and further discussion. Public open houses are scheduled for Sept. 10 at the Prince George County Library and Sept. 13 at the Disputanic Community Center; the dates and locations are posted on the Planning Department website.

Staff also reported on related special projects: drafting an ordinance amendment to allow backyard chickens in residential zoning districts (expected for initial review in the fall), nearly finished Planning Commission bylaws to present in July, and closure of the solar facilities project pending Board action. The Board of Supervisors’ June 10 meeting recap provided to commissioners noted recent Board actions, including its siting-policy amendment tied to the solar ordinance.

The commission approved the revised meeting schedule by roll call vote. Staff said additional public-engagement materials and dates are posted online and encouraged public attendance at the open houses when the draft is available for preview and staff discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Prince George County - Planning Commission - Jun 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff outlined the schedule for the PG 2045 comprehensive plan review and public outreach; commissioners adopted a revised calendar and staff announced Sept. 10 and Sept. 13 public open houses.","taxTitle","Prince George County, Virginia","taxId",51064,"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},6521673,"Planning commission recommends directing large-scale solar to industrial M-3 zone",244,2206000,2450000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085925-d2605c23be2ccfd7e551d266ee61658e&start=2206&end=2450","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085925-d2605c23be2ccfd7e551d266ee61658e/thumbnail_2206000.jpg","/articles/6521673/Prince-George-County/Virginia/Planning-commission-recommends-directing-large-scale-solar-to-industrial-M-3-zone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521673-ec515dae0f9bddabe2b1d6c26c614282/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452907&Signature=go5GRWvB6ax4~RqMqzPGcw5oUnxwePpHvd~zFVxqmsMEkQtL-efCM0oyVwPcmmFuCqrtYef4B6kVkLVoPGow9yMLLaMXyK-3tX~C0-O9ff6eSO5Nzpanah7WZp9Lah-XWzal~VNMpRB2CtEslzGQUw4U8rq01zSMJaU3M97vnZ8mlTu58C6EcPYOgW~N3e8YqV8NA0BrGW8bGCXs-b4xuNCEHJMP~wBzKenaH8FxFB9AJpBGcuGog6xoXMsqV8HYv3MDbNMsohPav4~LhPmHzMczM85OEK0QY2Ya9C7GdopGQwOUO1oe6iePdt9NPTIW-O1gCfrxiJHXwcUs5JmoEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prince George Planning Commission voted unanimously on June 26 to forward ordinance amendment OA-25 (solar) to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval. The draft amendment would change the zoning ordinance so that large-scale and small-scale ground-mounted solar energy facilities are permitted by special exception only in the M-3 zoning district; under current rules they are permitted by special exception in multiple districts including A-1, RA, B-1, M-1 and M-2.

Staff said the amendment was prepared following direction from the Board of Supervisors on April 22 and a siting-policy amendment the Board adopted on June 10. Staff emphasized that the change would not affect rooftop solar panels, which are accessory uses permitted by right where buildings are otherwise allowed.

The public hearing was advertised in accordance with state law; no public comments were received prior to or during the hearing. Staff recommended approval because the draft changes reflect Board direction and align with both the existing comprehensive plan and the draft PG 2045 plan under development.

The Planning Commission’s advisory recommendation moves the ordinance amendment to the Board of Supervisors, which must decide whether to adopt the zoning change.","The commission approved forwarding ordinance amendment OA-25 (solar) to the Board of Supervisors. The amendment would remove large- and small-scale solar energy facilities as special-exception uses in A-1, RA, B-1, M-1 and M-2 and allow them only by special exception in M-3; rooftop solar would remain permitted as an accessory use.",{"_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},6521678,"Commission recommends rezoning 11.5 acres on Birdsong Road to allow family subdivision for applicant's mother",322,1885000,2207000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085925-d2605c23be2ccfd7e551d266ee61658e&start=1885&end=2207","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085925-d2605c23be2ccfd7e551d266ee61658e/thumbnail_1885000.jpg","/articles/6521678/Prince-George-County/Virginia/Commission-recommends-rezoning-115-acres-on-Birdsong-Road-to-allow-family-subdivision-for-applicants-mother","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521678-06f8858aa531f3ba16bcf0177e0f2cda/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452907&Signature=N6LFTNK9D~eLpM7R0boF78lJXFRJQor5i5nnJQFIMJNLYo-WOet7Cd8Y2KJc4wFIxSB3URFPuHrp0BUBqtWGV0i1pLaCfextLUtX~D4TuUK9Motw4WOpT9NkERn0IcCxueneFmwMHY6gSA~5yIsSQvIbNzC-0VSSMC8Y7KYrxXqRjDRDwHibPU~EW11g54~vcic3dX73r9aDbXwJlqzYiF05idN4M~6zufcue5qCClq3Qfp2yGGgheSPbxTLV~4EuqQ3u5uFBn5123GkadZ~CGjIkWIJb~f7v~jH6dgFjUVj6dB2MBPlqM4al4qUtpDVFuftOjWA8IQ3bDQj3jlT4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prince George Planning Commission on June 26 voted unanimously to forward rezoning case RZ-25-004 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval. The request would rezone approximately 11.507 acres at 616 Birdsong Road from R-1 Limited Residential to RA Residential Agricultural to permit a family subdivision.

Planner Zack Greenstein explained that family subdivisions are permitted only in A-1 and RA zoning districts; under the current R-1 zoning the applicant could pursue a by-right subdivision but not a family subdivision. The applicant, Natalie Jones, said she seeks the rezoning to build a house next to her home for her 80-year-old mother as the most economical and timely option.

Staff found the request consistent with the comprehensive plan and surrounding uses and noted administrative constraints: utilities staff reported the nearest public water connection is about 2,700 linear feet away; VDOT raised no objection; environmental staff identified standard criteria for land-disturbance and construction permits. No voluntary proffers were submitted and no public comments were received during the hearing.

Motion to forward RZ-25-004 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval passed on a unanimous roll call. The Board will hold another public hearing before making a final decision.","The commission voted to forward rezoning case RZ-25-004 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval. The applicant seeks to rezone 11.507 acres from R-1 (Limited Residential) to RA (Residential Agricultural) to allow a family subdivision and build a house for the applicant's 80-year-old mother at 616 Birdsong Road.",{"_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},6521683,"Commission recommends limited firearms transfers at 8089 Hines Road with sign and frequency limits",639,1195000,1834000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085925-d2605c23be2ccfd7e551d266ee61658e&start=1195&end=1834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085925-d2605c23be2ccfd7e551d266ee61658e/thumbnail_1195000.jpg","/articles/6521683/Prince-George-County/Virginia/Commission-recommends-limited-firearms-transfers-at-8089-Hines-Road-with-sign-and-frequency-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521683-08431335a23a56e102807b0301f97589/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452907&Signature=Xxi3a2YxvOccql17SVuweKlr6xKbaDfbJ5KFSDvpWLvYSrD-j1wqCo9Kg-Q3HR-ftW4Cv505Jtsxdx7TpCkKF1Jpu4RL~4VXwWeOwX7LdLCoyaSF60GZ2AwZbSzge4P32yElfrrd0fvLJfyNTS8IlNai7vz0yyd2rsfsxfg40J6HcgTPfSh5kF1J91t3kLGU7HhgxqVL-nkrWyHbgkCrKgje95mp6pcyvPLHuIlNYU4xN~XbhBChPeZhcoHIQNJnRok5sl5-7jKHeyLHSboa355cBrGOCnit46G5nUhOMxTuvA~PJ1U66ZdkPZw-eTLnrBvt6JG~gYBRlL0u4kzRfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prince George Planning Commission on June 26 voted unanimously to forward special exception SE-25-002 — a request to permit retail sale/transfer of firearms at 8089 Hines Road — to the Board of Supervisors with recommended conditions.

Staff described the property as a roughly 2.1-acre parcel in the A-1 General Agricultural district and recommended approval after finding the request consistent with the comprehensive plan and surrounding zoning. VDOT raised no objection. The building official advised that a change-of-occupancy building permit will be required for any portion of the garage used commercially.

Recommended conditions that the commission approved include: all transfers to occur indoors in the attached garage; no more than 10 transfers per week; no more than one person conducting transfers at a time; no nonresident employees on-site; adequate on-site parking in the existing driveway; and hours limited to customer visits Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4:30–7:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Staff’s initial recommendation had called for no signage; the commission modified that condition to allow a small wayfinding sign at the driveway, limited to 1 square foot (the commission verbally discussed up to 2 square feet and settled on a 1–2-square-foot maximum in the motion record).

Applicant Daniel Mills told commissioners he planned to operate as a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) to conduct transfers by appointment and said he preferred not to have an open, public-facing sign: \"I don't want it inside my house... I don't want this open to the public.\" Mills said he would be willing to place a small sign at the front of a private driveway to aid wayfinding if the commission required it.

No members of the public spoke on the application during the hearing. The commission’s recommendation is advisory; the Board of Supervisors will hold its own public hearing before final action.","The Planning Commission voted to forward special exception SE-25-002 to the Board of Supervisors with conditions limiting firearms transfers to indoor appointments, a maximum of 10 transfers per week, hours of operation and a small driveway sign for wayfinding.",{"_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},6521688,"Planning commission recommends approval for home jewelry studio at 9017 Hollywood Drive",563,562000,1125000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085925-d2605c23be2ccfd7e551d266ee61658e&start=562&end=1125","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085925-d2605c23be2ccfd7e551d266ee61658e/thumbnail_562000.jpg","/articles/6521688/Prince-George-County/Virginia/Planning-commission-recommends-approval-for-home-jewelry-studio-at-9017-Hollywood-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521688-00e20fae1c20954f6d6bf2f2b9874c6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452907&Signature=QuXSKKsCCCcYSP7Ap38FfiPJUzXkfffcZq2ih4sH0~Ya6mfomY-No-l5v2hDSfwN-U0jv3sicBR~WFYYaNGSPeVYNdo-gxo60RRfNkrje0BNf47L-N6LKJdDeerzfnXzcytjHNjGSgFGeODTrA4CHYuQGthGo01t3KcVMcGTIl-UvrA-Ane5iLCxR2rx1kZIx2x5z-jUgEcHB~Qir6Nnfn2WkLHi-TQB2sGYmWxtvnlgmrpx0cERFV5o~xdhEP0rYorGDQAIzSX4C8RvUhEtWPHCxUgN8lPY6FtvkC6ryBOpCYgI7xtJwsFeyAjni6UsMsnDUmi2FZpbIkZsH4HGPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Prince George Planning Commission on June 26 voted unanimously to forward special exception SE-25-001 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval. The request would permit a jewelry design studio as a home professional and trade office in an 18-by-26-foot accessory building at 9017 Hollywood Drive.

Staff recommended approval after finding the request consistent with the county comprehensive plan, surrounding zoning and land uses, and anticipated minimal off-site impacts. Staff noted the property is 7.82 acres, planned for agricultural use, and the principal use would remain a single-family dwelling. The building department advised the applicant must obtain a building permit for a change of occupancy if the special exception is granted.

Under the staff-recommended conditions that the commission approved, the studio would be limited to appointment-only customer visits between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; parking must be provided on-site using the existing driveway; no more than one nonresident employee may assist on-site; machining or other noise-producing work must be conducted inside the accessory building; and there shall be no more than one exterior business sign, no larger than six square feet, located on the accessory building.

The applicant who addressed the commission identified herself only as “the applicant” in the record and said she is a certified gemologist who has practiced silversmithing for about 10 years and has incorporated 3-D printing and casting into her work. \"The main reason why I'm doing this is just to provide an outlet for the community,\" the applicant said.

Commissioners asked and staff confirmed that changes to the approved conditions — for example, any future change to the approved hours — would require returning to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to modify the special exception.

Motion to forward the request with the recommended conditions passed on a roll call vote of the seven commissioners present. The commission’s recommendation is advisory; the Board of Supervisors will hold a separate public hearing before taking final action.","The Prince George Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward special exception SE-25-001 — a request to permit a home professional and trade office (jewelry design studio) in an accessory building at 9017 Hollywood Drive — to the Board of Supervisors with recommended conditions including hours, parking and signage limits.","actionData","errors"]

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