James City County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission of James City County, Virginia, will conduct a public hearing on April 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Government Center Board Room, 101-F Mounts Bay Rd., James City County, Virginia, to consider the following: ORD-22-0003. Amendments for Calculation of Residential Development Density. An ordinance to amend and reordain JCC Code, Chapter 24, Zoning, Article I, In General, Section 24-2, Definitions to add a definition for "Density, net. Net density shall be calculated as the number of dwelling units divided by the developable area." The ordinance also amends JCC Code, Chapter 24, Zoning, Article V, Districts, Division 2, General Agricultural, A-1; Division 3, Limited Residential District, R-1; Division 4, General Residential District, R-2; Division 4.1, Residential Redevelopment District, R-3; Division 5, Residential Planned Community District, R-4; Division 6, Multifamily Residential District, R-5; Division 7, Low-Density Residential District, R-6; Division 8, Rural Residential District, R-8; Division 14, Planned Unit Development Districts, PUD; Division 15, Mixed Use, MU; and Division 17, Economic Opportunity, EO; and JCC Code, Chapter 24, Zoning, Article VI, Overlay Districts, Division 1, Residential Cluster Development for the purpose of adding, amending, and deleting sections to require the use of the "Density, net" definition for the calculation of residential density. For parcels that contain non-developable areas, this change will reduce the amount of acreage that can be used to calculate the density of a residential development proposal, as compared with the calculation approach currently included in all districts other than Division 17, Economic Opportunity, EO. ORD-22-0004 Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Community Recreation Facilities in Residential Districts. An ordinance to amend and reordain JCC Code, Chapter 24, Zoning, Article V, Districts, Division 3, Limited Residential District, R-1; Division 4, General Residential District, R-2; Division 4.1, Residential Redevelopment District, R-3; Division 5, Residential Planned Community District, R-4; Division 6, Multifamily Residential District, R-5; Division 7, Low-Density Residential District, R-6; Division 14, Planned Unit Development Districts, PUD; Division 15, Mixed Use, MU; Division 17, Economic Opportunity, EO, for the purpose of classifying community recreation facilities with recurring use by outside entities who are not primarily residents of the neighborhood within which the facility is located, as a specially permitted use. ORD-23-0001. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Vape and Smoke Shops. An ordinance to amend and reordain JCC Code, Chapter 24, Zoning, Article 1, In General, Section 24-2, Definitions to amend "Retail stores and shops" and add definitions for "Vape/smoke shop" and Vape/smoke lounge." The ordinance also amends Article V, Districts, Division 5, Residential Planned Community District, R-4; Division 9, Limited Business District, LB; Division 10, General Business District, B-1; Division 11, Limited Business/Industrial District, M-1; Division 14, Planned Unit Development District, PUD; Division 15, Mixed Use District, MU; and Division 17, Economic Opportunity District, EO, to remove "tobacco and pipes" from the examples listed within the permitted use "Retail and service stores," and add "Vape/smoke shop and vape/smoke lounge" as a specially permitted use. SUP-23-0004. Chickahominy Riverfront Park Master Plan Amendment. A request for a special use permit amendment to make master plan and condition changes including, but not limited to, removing camping and RV camping areas and adding a long-term RV and boat storage area and a future JCSA water treatment plant area on the eastern side of the park; re-aligning internal roadways and removing a second entrance on Route 5; and adding and relocating rowing and boat launch facilities. The parcel is located at 1350 John Tyler Highway and further identified as JCC Real Estate Tax Map No. 3430100002. The parcel is zoned PL, Public Lands, and is designated Community Character Conservation, Open Space, or Recreation, on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Appropriate primary uses for areas designated Community Character Conservation, Open Space, or Recreation, include parks and recreational amenities such as recreation fields, trails, wildlife corridors, and greenways. This proposal does not include residential units and does not impact the density. SUP-23-0005. Jamestown Beach Event Park Master Plan Amendment. A request for a special use permit amendment to make master plan and condition changes including, but not limited to, adding long-term boat storage and a Running Center, and changes to roadways including re-aligning the park entrance to create a new intersection with Jamestown Road and the Colonial Parkway. The parcel is located at 2205 Jamestown Road and further identified as JCC Real Estate Tax Map No. 4630100005. The property is zoned PL, Public Lands, and is designated Community Character Conservation, Open Space, or Recreation, on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Appropriate primary uses for areas designated Community Character Conservation, Open Space, or Recreation, include parks and recreational amenities such as recreation fields, trails, wildlife corridors, and greenways. This proposal does not include residential units and does not impact the density. SUP-23-0006. Upper County Park Master Plan Amendment. A request for a special use permit amendment to make master plan and conditions changes including, but not limited to, adding and reconfiguring multi-use trails, a pickleball/tennis court, an off-leash dog area; and a community gymnasium. The parcel is located at 180 Leisure Road and further identified as JCC Real Estate Tax Map No. 1120100001. The property is zoned PL, Public Lands, and is designated Community Character Conservation, Open Space, or Recreation, on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Appropriate primary uses for areas designated Community Character Conservation, Open Space, or Recreation, include parks and recreational amenities such as recreation fields, trails, wildlife corridors, and greenways. This proposal does not include residential units and does not impact the density. SUP-23-0007. Warhill Sports Complex Master Plan Amendment. A request for a special use permit amendment to make master plan and condition changes including, but not limited to, adding multi-use, softball, and baseball fields, a connecting road linking Longhill Road and Opportunity Way, and pickleball/tennis courts; and removing the indoor sports facility, the BMX park and running center, and the bus transfer station. The parcel is located at 4900 Stadium Road, 5700 Warhill Trail, and 5720 Warhill Trail and further identified as JCC Real Estate Tax Map Nos. 3210100012, 3210100012A, 3210100012L respectively. The property is zoned PL, Public Lands, and is designated Community Character Conservation, Open Space, or Recreation, on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. Appropriate primary uses for areas designated Community Character Conservation, Open Space, or Recreation, include parks and recreational amenities such as recreation fields, trails, wildlife corridors, and greenways. This proposal does not include residential units and does not impact the density. The applications and draft Ordinances are on file in the Planning Office and may be viewed during normal office hours at the County Government Center, 101-A Mounts Bay Road, James City County, Virginia. Persons requiring an accommodation in order to participate in the hearing should call 253-6728, County Administration, three days prior to the meeting. Paul D. Holt, III, AICP, CNU-A, CFM, Director of Community Development and Planning TO BE AIRED LIVE ON THE COUNTY'S GOVERNMENT CHANNEL, JCC TV 48, AND RESHOWN FRIDAYS ON CHANNEL 46 ON COX CABLE. Meetings may be viewed live and ON Demand on www.jamescitycountyva.gov James City County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission of James City County , Virginia , will conduct a public hearing on April 5 , 2023 , at 6:00 p.m. in the County Government Center Board Room , 101 - F Mounts Bay Rd . , James City County , Virginia , to consider the following : ORD - 22-0003 . Amendments for Calculation of Residential Development Density . An ordinance to amend and reordain JCC Code , Chapter 24 , Zoning , Article I , In General , Section 24-2 , Definitions to add a definition for " Density , net . Net density shall be calculated as the number of dwelling units divided by the developable area . " The ordinance also amends JCC Code , Chapter 24 , Zoning , Article V , Districts , Division 2 , General Agricultural , A - 1 ; Division 3 , Limited Residential District , R - 1 ; Division 4 , General Residential District , R - 2 ; Division 4.1 , Residential Redevelopment District , R - 3 ; Division 5 , Residential Planned Community District , R - 4 ; Division 6 , Multifamily Residential District , R - 5 ; Division 7 , Low - Density Residential District , R - 6 ; Division 8 , Rural Residential District , R - 8 ; Division 14 , Planned Unit Development Districts , PUD ; Division 15 , Mixed Use , MU ; and Division 17 , Economic Opportunity , EO ; and JCC Code , Chapter 24 , Zoning , Article VI , Overlay Districts , Division 1 , Residential Cluster Development for the purpose of adding , amending , and deleting sections to require the use of the " Density , net " definition for the calculation of residential density . For parcels that contain non - developable areas , this change will reduce the amount of acreage that can be used to calculate the density of a residential development proposal , as compared with the calculation approach currently included in all districts other than Division 17 , Economic Opportunity , EO . ORD - 22-0004 Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Community Recreation Facilities in Residential Districts . An ordinance to amend and reordain JCC Code , Chapter 24 , Zoning , Article V , Districts , Division 3 , Limited Residential District , R - 1 ; Division 4 , General Residential District , R - 2 ; Division 4.1 , Residential Redevelopment District , R - 3 ; Division 5 , Residential Planned Community District , R - 4 ; Division 6 , Multifamily Residential District , R - 5 ; Division 7 , Low - Density Residential District , R - 6 ; Division 14 , Planned Unit Development Districts , PUD ; Division 15 , Mixed Use , MU ; Division 17 , Economic Opportunity , EO , for the purpose of classifying community recreation facilities with recurring use by outside entities who are not primarily residents of the neighborhood within which the facility is located , as a specially permitted use . ORD - 23-0001 . Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Vape and Smoke Shops . An ordinance to amend and reordain JCC Code , Chapter 24 , Zoning , Article 1 , In General , Section 24-2 , Definitions to amend " Retail stores and shops " and add definitions for " Vape / smoke shop " and Vape / smoke lounge . " The ordinance also amends Article V , Districts , Division 5 , Residential Planned Community District , R - 4 ; Division 9 , Limited Business District , LB ; Division 10 , General Business District , B - 1 ; Division 11 , Limited Business / Industrial District , M - 1 ; Division 14 , Planned Unit Development District , PUD ; Division 15 , Mixed Use District , MU ; and Division 17 , Economic Opportunity District , EO , to remove " tobacco and pipes " from the examples listed within the permitted use " Retail and service stores , " and add " Vape / smoke shop and vape / smoke lounge " as a specially permitted use . SUP - 23-0004 . Chickahominy Riverfront Park Master Plan Amendment . A request for a special use permit amendment to make master plan and condition changes including , but not limited to , removing camping and RV camping areas and adding a long - term RV and boat storage area and a future JCSA water treatment plant area on the eastern side of the park ; re - aligning internal roadways and removing a second entrance on Route 5 ; and adding and relocating rowing and boat launch facilities . The parcel is located at 1350 John Tyler Highway and further identified as JCC Real Estate Tax Map No. 3430100002. The parcel is zoned PL , Public Lands , and is designated Community Character Conservation , Open Space , or Recreation , on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map . Appropriate primary uses for areas designated Community Character Conservation , Open Space , or Recreation , include parks and recreational amenities such as recreation fields , trails , wildlife corridors , and greenways . This proposal does not include residential units and does not impact the density . SUP - 23-0005 . Jamestown Beach Event Park Master Plan Amendment . A request for a special use permit amendment to make master plan and condition changes including , but not limited to , adding long - term boat storage and a Running Center , and changes to roadways including re - aligning the park entrance to create a new intersection with Jamestown Road and the Colonial Parkway . The parcel is located at 2205 Jamestown Road and further identified as JCC Real Estate Tax Map No. 4630100005. The property is zoned PL , Public Lands , and is designated Community Character Conservation , Open Space , or Recreation , on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map . Appropriate primary uses for areas designated Community Character Conservation , Open Space , or Recreation , include parks and recreational amenities such as recreation fields , trails , wildlife corridors , and greenways . This proposal does not include residential units and does not impact the density . SUP - 23-0006 . Upper County Park Master Plan Amendment . A request for a special use permit amendment to make master plan and conditions changes including , but not limited to , adding and reconfiguring multi - use trails , a pickleball / tennis court , an off - leash dog area ; and a community gymnasium . The parcel is located at 180 Leisure Road and further identified as JCC Real Estate Tax Map No. 1120100001. The property is zoned PL , Public Lands , and is designated Community Character Conservation , Open Space , or Recreation , on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map . Appropriate primary uses for areas designated Community Character Conservation , Open Space , or Recreation , include parks and recreational amenities such as recreation fields , trails , wildlife corridors , and greenways . This proposal does not include residential units and does not impact the density . SUP - 23-0007 . Warhill Sports Complex Master Plan Amendment . A request for a special use permit amendment to make master plan and condition changes including , but not limited to , adding multi - use , softball , and baseball fields , a connecting road linking Longhill Road and Opportunity Way , and pickleball / tennis courts ; and removing the indoor sports facility , the BMX park and running center , and the bus transfer station . The parcel is located at 4900 Stadium Road , 5700 Warhill Trail , and 5720 Warhill Trail and further identified as JCC Real Estate Tax Map Nos . 3210100012 , 3210100012A , 3210100012L respectively . The property is zoned PL , Public Lands , and is designated Community Character Conservation , Open Space , or Recreation , on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map . Appropriate primary uses for areas designated Community Character Conservation , Open Space , or Recreation , include parks and recreational amenities such as recreation fields , trails , wildlife corridors , and greenways . This proposal does not include residential units and does not impact the density . The applications and draft Ordinances are on file in the Planning Office and may be viewed during normal office hours at the County Government Center , 101 - A Mounts Bay Road , James City County , Virginia . Persons requiring an accommodation in order to participate in the hearing should call 253-6728 , County Administration , three days prior to the meeting . Paul D. Holt , III , AICP , CNU - A , CFM , Director of Community Development and Planning TO BE AIRED LIVE ON THE COUNTY'S GOVERNMENT CHANNEL , JCC TV 48 , AND RESHOWN FRIDAYS ON CHANNEL 46 ON COX CABLE . Meetings may be viewed live and ON Demand on www.jamescitycountyva.gov