Legal Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Goochland County Board of Supervisors

Special Meeting: Courthouse Village Small Area Plan

Monday June 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

1800 Sandy Hook Rd., Board Meeting Room Suite 250, Goochland, VA Meeting is Open to the Public View county meeting: https://www.goochlandva.us/1154/County-Meetings

The full text of the Courthouse Village Small Area Plan is available at www.goochlandva.us/villageplans2022 or can be obtained from the Planning Office at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Suite 280, Goochland, Virginia 23063, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Anyone may attend to express their opinion about this item. Meeting accommodations, including interpreters, provided upon request. Phone: 556-5860 (TDD 711 (Virginia Relay))

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The Courthouse Village Small Area Plan (Courthouse Plan) is a proposed amendment to the Goochland County 2035 Comprehensive Plan (2035 Plan). The Courthouse Plan is intended to update, modify, and supplement all chapters in the 2035 Plan, as well as to modify the Goochland 2040 Major Thoroughfare Plan, and the Parks, Recreation and Facilities 2020-2023 Amended Master Plan. The Courthouse Plan provides guidance for future growth and development; it does not rezone or change legal use of property.

The Courthouse Plan encompasses an area at the center of the County generally bounded by Maidens Road, the James River, and Jackson Shop Road, as shown on Map 1, the Courthouse Village Existing Land Use Map The Courthouse Plan would change the boundary of the existing Courthouse Village area, removing an area generally east of the Holland Hills subdivision and Cedar Point Road and changing the existing land uses to Rural Enhancement, as shown on Map 2, the Courthouse Village Proposed Land Use Map.

The Courthouse Plan would replace Map 1, the Courthouse Village Existing Land Use Map, with Map 2, the Courthouse Village Proposed Land Use Map, and amend the proposed land uses and land use areas as shown on Map 2, the Courthouse Village Proposed Land Use Map. Within the Courthouse area, it would remove these land use categories: recreation/open space; single family residential, low density; flexible with residential; commercial; industrial; semi-public; and 100-year floodplain.

The Courthouse Plan would establish these new land use categories: Village Core, providing for commercial, office, and several residential housing type uses scaled to historic development patterns; Mixed Use Commercial, providing primarily for commercial uses and secondary office and several housing type uses; Neighborhood Residential, providing for several housing types at a density of 2-4 units per acre, with small scale commercial uses; and Single Family Residential providing for single family detached housing at a density of less than 2 units per acre, and allowing civic and educational uses. Each land use category has related design and development standards, including height, building massing & street relationship, and parking. The Courthouse Plan includes descriptions of each residential housing type. The Courthouse Plan would, within its boundaries, amend the existing land use category public/county- owned/institutional to include design standards and includes semi-public or private uses with public benefit, employment and community serving uses, office use, and several housing types as well as public partnership recommendations.

Map 1

The Courthouse Plan includes recommendations regarding the provision, location, and design of park and recreational facilities, open spaces, public spaces, greenways, pedestrian facilities, bike facilities, roads, and parking. The Courthouse Plan recommends an updated transportation network related to future planned roads and pedestrian/bike facilities as shown in Map 3, the Courthouse Village Proposed Transportation Map. It provides conceptual street sections for arterial and local streets as well as proposed road diet areas for portions of River Road. Finally, the Courthouse Plan contains recommendations for implementation and next steps.

Map 2

Map 3

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Tips

Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors. It’s best to keep safety in mind when soaking up the sun. That’s important for all members of the family, including pets. Cats and dogs are as susceptible to heat-related illnesses as their human companions.

Recognize heat stroke

Pets can suffer from heat stroke, according to the American Red Cross. Certain breeds of dogs are highly susceptible, particularly those with short snouts, such as pugs and bulldogs. Excessive exercise in hot weather, lack of appropriate shelter outdoors and leaving a dog in a hot car may precipitate an episode of heat stroke. It’s important to get the pet out of direct heat right away and check for signs of shock, which include seizures, a body temperature of 104 F or higher, stupor, increased heart rate, or excessive pant- large crowd but all in all he’s a peach that is loaded with potential. Louie is about 2-4 years old, just about 30 lbs., neutered, chipped, and fully vetted. ing. Placing water-soaked towels on the pet’s feet, head, neck, and abdomen can bring down its temperature.

The Goochland Animal Shelter is located at 1900 Hidden Rock Lane in Goochland. For more information on the many pets still in need of homes, call (804) 556-5302. You also can visit the shelter on Facebook at “Goochland County Animal Control.” The shelter’s hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation to the shelter is asked to make donations payable to Goochland Pet Lovers.

Be cautious of hot surfaces

Humans wear shoes on their feet for protection, but pets do not have that luxury. Think about how hot your feet can feel when you scurry barefoot across hot sand en route to the shoreline or to cross a deck to get to the pool. When the sun beats down on surfaces, those surface temperatures rise quickly. According to a study by Liberty Home and Pet Services, at peak afternoon sun and an ambient temperature of 95 F in southern Florida, the temperature of cement was measured at 125 F, red brick at 135 F, blacktop at 140 F, and grass at 102 F. Individuals who think a car is safer for their dog or cat may be surprised the informal study measured 152 F on seat surfaces.

Provide extra water It’s likely you will need to fill your pets’ water bowls more frequently in warm weather than during other times of the year.

Be sure to provide constant access to fresh water, even for young puppies who may be learning to house train.

Avoid cutting fur too short

If a veterinarian suggests a hair cut may be beneficial for keeping a pet cool or comfortable, resist the urge to shave down to the skin. Having at least one inch of fur will protect the pet from sunburn.

Outdoor hazards

Warm weather may bring out a high number of insects and wildlife. Use a flea and tick preventative product and medication to protect against heartworm, which is transmitted through mosquitoes. Snakes, skunks, raccoons, foxes, and other animals may be roaming around, and a scuffle with your pet can result in injury.

Governor’s School.

Sixty-two seniors earned academic letter awards for maintaining placement on the A/B Honor Roll for all final grades during the 2022-23 school year.

Sixty-eight students earned associate degrees in the division’s Advance College Academy, a partnership with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.

Seventy-eight seniors earned the Early College Scholars Award for earning at least 15 hours of college credit while completing the requirements for an Advanced Studies diploma.

Eighty-one scholarships and awards were presented to seniors from local, state, and national organizations.

And 174 students graduated with an Advanced Studies diploma – 79 percent of the class.

Class of 2023 Salutatorian Brookelyn Green shared her thoughts on what will be remembered after graduation. “The memories you make with those you love the most and the relationships you form are what stand the test of time. No one is going to remember you by your SAT score or how you may or may not have finished at the top of your class,” Green said. “They remember you for your character, your kindness, and your impact on the world and those around you.

“It has been an honor to spend these last four years at Goochland High School making memories that will stand the test of time. While this chapter of our lives is coming to a close, a new one is just beginning, and I am confident that every one of you seated before me has some of the happiest moments of your life waiting ahead,” she said.

Valedictorian Amore Jackson focused on the future. “It has now come to the point where we must get out of our comfort zone,” she said. “Whether you plan to attend college, trade school, or enter the workforce, it is our time to find our place in the world. If we’re going to search for our place, we must first set a goal to help define where we want to end up. In making these goals, we must reach for the sky, not being startled by failure.

“As I stand in front of you all, I see lots of talent. I believe in the success of every single one of you,” Jackson said. “If you become a painter, paint like you are Picasso. If you become a singer, sing like you are Beyonce. If you become a surgeon, be the best surgeon like Dr. Tyler Ford. With whatever path you decide to take in life, be the best at it.”

Interim principal Michael Wright thanked the class for allowing him to be part of the Bulldog Family during the last seven months.

“When we part ways tonight, you will once again travel roads that may create uncertainty, with many turns and detours,” he said. “Spread your wings and make your contributions to your community, to this world. Dream the biggest dream for yourself, for you are the future doctors, lawyers, teachers, and politicians. As you close this chapter in your life and open a new one, I wish you the best in all that you do,” Wright said.

Interim superintendent Andrew Armstrong said it had been an honor to serve as GCPS Superintendent during the last months of the seniors’ final year of high school, and he recognized Jeremy Raley for his leadership the other “three years and 30 weeks of your high school experience.

“Having seen this class grow as a team member here in Goochland since 2016, when you all began sixth grade, I could speak for hours about your resilience, your success, and your efforts, but this evening is not about listening to me. Tonight is about you,” Armstrong said. “In that spirit, to our parents and families, thank you for your support of your child and of our school division. To our teachers and staff, thank you for your sacrifice, dedication, and care for our students. To you, the members of the class of 2023, no matter where your path takes you, you will always be a Bulldog,” he said.

School Board chair Sandra Barefoot-Reid applauded the Class of 2023 for their resiliency.

“It hasn’t been easy for you, but you can brag to your children and grandchildren about the way COVID affected you and the challenges that presented themselves during your years at GHS,” she said. “Working together as a team, a team of community, parents, students, and educators, we are Goochland Strong. You will persevere in the face of adversity. You have already met many challenges during your high school career, and tonight is evidence that you have emerged stronger.”

—Submitted by Goochland County Public Schools