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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
Wednesday, May 15
Thursday, May 16
Monday, May 20
Tuesday, May 21
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