June 9, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting

The Fluvanna County Planning Commission held a work session and regular meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing primarily on potential amendments to local regulations concerning electric transmission facilities, including substations and switching stations. The commission reviewed draft language from Louisa County aimed at requiring special use permits (SUPs) for such facilities operating at 69 kV or greater, with the intent to minimize environmental, visual, and land use impacts. Discussion included considerations of setbacks, screening, and design standards, as well as the balance between reasonable regulation and state authority. The commission also discussed entrance corridor overlay districts to preserve scenic and historic resources, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines to assist applicants and protect community character. Additionally, the commission addressed procedural issues related to public hearing advertisements due to the local paper losing its certification, resulting in rescheduling and re-advertising hearings in a different newspaper. A motion was passed recommending changes to the county's noise ordinance for Board of Supervisors consideration. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.