April 20, 2026 New Kent County Planning Commission Meeting

The New Kent County Planning Commission held a meeting on April 20, 2026, focusing primarily on land use and zoning matters, including two conditional use permit (CUP) applications. The first CUP was for an event venue on a 48.5-acre parcel zoned A1 agricultural, proposing a 10,000 square foot assembly hall with a 50-space gravel parking lot. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions such as environmental permits, traffic agreements, and a sunset clause requiring use commencement within five years. The commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The second CUP was for a campground use as a home occupation on a 15-acre parcel, intended as an immersive agritourism glamping experience with four campsites and a bathhouse. The discussion included concerns about zoning compliance, environmental impact, fire safety, and community character. Staff recommended approval with conditions including fire marshal inspection and limits on campsite expansion. The commission added a condition for fire inspection and voted to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors. The meeting also included discussions on zoning ordinance updates and community engagement events but no direct procurement or contracting actions were taken.