Chesterfield County Planning Commission Meeting, December 16, 2025

The Chesterfield County Planning Commission convened on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 4 p.m. for a work session and at 6 p.m. for a public hearing. The meeting covered a range of land-use proposals, including concept plan amendments, rezoning, conditional uses, and a code amendment. Notable actions included a deferral for a church’s amended concept plan due to lighting concerns, approval of four consent items, a recommendation to deny a trucking business in a residential zone, and recognition of Commissioner Hilton’s appointment to the Board of Supervisors.

Work Session (4 p.m.)

25PR1123 – Clover Hill Assembly of God Amended Concept Plan

• Staff presented a plan to relocate a sports field and consolidate buildings to reduce wetland impacts (cost increased from $60,000 to $200,000). Staff recommended approval with a condition limiting sports field lighting mounts to 40 feet maximum unless a study shows no visibility through the 100-foot buffer.
• Applicant Dave Anderson (Timmons Group) requested a 50- to 70-foot mounting height for better light control, citing Musco Lighting’s technology. He expressed willingness to work on conditions.
• Commissioners debated appropriate height and light spill standards. To avoid on-the-fly condition changes, the commission voted unanimously to defer the case to January 20, 2026.

Partnership for Housing Affordability (PHA) Presentation

• Javon Burton gave a brief overview of housing affordability issues and state programs. The commission agreed to schedule a full presentation at a later work session.

Work Program Update

• Steve Hush highlighted upcoming code amendments, the Housing Diversity Strategy, the Active Transportation Plan, the Eastern 60 Corridor Plan, and the redevelopment of Chesterfield Town Center.

Public Hearing (6 p.m.)

Citizen Comment Period (Unscheduled Matters)

• Renee Eldred praised planning staff for their work. Jerry Turner criticized the county’s growth management compared to Goochland and urged opposition to stoplights on the Powhite Parkway extension.

Deferral Cases

• 25SN1074 (Bella at Westchester Phase 2): Deferred to January 20, 2026, per staff recommendation.
• 25SN1095 (Rivermont Multifamily): Deferred to February 17, 2026, at applicant’s request.
• Both deferrals approved unanimously.

Consent Calendar

All four cases were approved unanimously subject to staff conditions:

• 24SN1108 (Hull Street Road at Fox Club Parkway): Rezoning to C-2 with conditional use for on-premises alcohol sales within 500 ft of a school.
• 25SN1265 (Caddle Two Family Dwelling): Conditional use for an attached second dwelling in R-15 district.
• 24SN1162 (Baldwin Creek Rezoning & Exceptions): Rezoning from A to R-12 for 70 single-family units with recreational facilities.
• 25SN1167 (Summit Ridge Solar Farm): Conditional use for a 3-megawatt solar facility on 35.3 acres in A district.

Discussion Item

25SN1019 (Brown Trucking Company)

• Staff recommended denial of a conditional use to operate a trucking business with commercial vehicle storage (tractor cab, two box trucks, trailer) on a 0.96-acre residential lot. Staff cited incompatibility with the neighborhood and comprehensive plan.
• Applicant Philip Brown said the business has operated since 2016, only stores vehicles, and proposed screening measures. He expressed willingness to comply with conditions.
• Public speakers Jerry Turner and Renee Eldred opposed the use, arguing it was not suitable for a residential area.
• The commission unanimously recommended denial.

Code Amendment

25PJ0108 (Submittal of Plats)

• Thomas Jenkins presented an amendment to clarify transitional rules for subdivision plats before the January 1, 2026 effective date of the new subdivision ordinance. The amendment allows plats submitted before that date to be reviewed under existing rules until December 31, 2026, and removes conflicting language.
• No public comments. Commission unanimously recommended approval, including an addendum from the utilities department.

Other Business

• The commission celebrated Commissioner Dr. Hilton’s appointment to the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, thanking him for six years of service.
• The meeting adjourned until the next regular meeting on January 20, 2026.

Key Outcomes

• 25PR1123 (Clover Hill Church): Deferred to Jan 20, 2026 (Unanimous)
• 25SN1074 (Bella at Westchester): Deferred to Jan 20, 2026 (Unanimous)
• 25SN1095 (Rivermont Multifamily): Deferred to Feb 17, 2026 (Unanimous)
• 24SN1108 (Hull Street Road): Approved (Consent) (Unanimous)
• 25SN1265 (Caddle Two Family): Approved (Consent) (Unanimous)
• 24SN1162 (Baldwin Creek): Approved (Consent) (Unanimous)
• 25SN1167 (Summit Ridge Solar): Approved (Consent) (Unanimous)
• 25SN1019 (Brown Trucking): Recommended Denial (Unanimous)
• 25PJ0108 (Plat Code Amendment): Recommended Approval (Unanimous)