The James City County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all agenda items at its Tuesday meeting; several special use permits were granted and changes were made to a few ordinances. The board is seeking public comment on the six applicants for the vacant Powhatan supervisor seat prior to a special meeting on Tuesday.
The James City County Police Department received the 2012 John T. Hanna award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Traffic Safety excellence in Hampton Roads. The police also donated 14 bikes and helmets to James City County Social Services and participated in a “Shop with a Cop” event.
The James City County Recreation Center is offering a free workout in exchange for two canned good items Sunday.
Free curbside leaf collection is nearing an end, but Jolly Pond Convenience Center will have one last free leaf drop-off from Jan. 2-14. James City County has announced office closings for December and January holidays. New Town’s Skate Rink continues to offer “Fun Nights.”
Read on for more.
JCC Board Unanimously Approved All Agenda Items Tuesday
The James City County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve several special use permit requests, an Agricultural and Forestal District request and some changes to zoning ordinances at its Tuesday meeting.
Three special use permits were granted:
- The Stewart family will be dividing a 7.87 acre piece of land located at 9484 Richmond Road. The lot will be divided into three sub lots for the owner, their son and their daughter.
- Toano Middle School will be improving the student drop-off area and adding some additional parking. Read a full story on the topic here.
- King of Glory Lutheran Church located at 4897 Longhill Road will be adding a 12,500 square feet to satisfy a need for administrative offices, meeting areas and storage. Another expansion may be in the church’s future to enlarge the sanctuary and preschool.
A parcel of 104 acres located at 8700 Barnes Road and owned by Kevin Fair will be included in the Mill Creek Agricultural and Forestal District. If the property is included, it offsets pressure to develop the land.
The soil stockpile ordinances have been updated to maintain uniformity. Soil stockpiles are used during construction for grading and other purposes.
The new section adds regulations for stockpiles, which must:
- Be located on-site, at least 50 feet from property lines and 100 feet from existing buildings
- Have a minimal impact on existing residential streets
- Have an absolute maximum height of 25 feet in a residential district and 40 feet in a commercial or industrial district
- Be temporary in nature and limited to a two-year time period
- Preserve existing vegetative buffers as well as limit the visibility along Community Character Corridors
The board voted to expand James City County’s Business Incubator to a regional effort.
JCC Board Seeks Citizen Comments for Powhatan Seat
The board interviewed six applicants for the vacant Powhatan seat on Wednesday. The board is seeking public comment prior to its special meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18.
The meeting will be open to the public and will include a public comment section on the Powhatan seat appointment only. Each speaker will have three minutes.
At the meeting, the board will discuss the candidates and possibly appoint an applicant to the seat. The appointed member will serve on the board until the special election in November 2013.
The meeting will be televised live on JCC TV Cox Cable Channel 48 with a live stream on the County website. The interviews are on demand from the County home page.
Written comments may be sent by e-mail or by letter to:
James City County Administration
P.O. Box 8784
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8784
ATTN: Powhatan seat
JCC Police Receive Award for Youth Traffic Safety Excellence
The James City County Police Department received the 2012 John T. Hanna award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Traffic Safety excellence in Hampton Roads. The award recognizes the department’s programs educating youth and spreading the message on the importance of youth traffic safety.
Each year the James City County Police Department participates in numerous programs and events focusing on traffic safety targeting youth of all ages. The department firmly believes it is just as important for teenagers, young children and parents to understand the importance of traffic safety as it is for driving adults.
John T. Hanna, the namesake of the awards, is widely known in the Commonwealth for his years of service dedicated to improving traffic safety in Virginia. Hanna, the “Father of Transportation Safety,” served as the Deputy Commissioner for Transportation Safety at the State Department of Motor Vehicles and worked in the traffic safety field for more than 60 years.
The awards are sponsored by Drive Safe Hampton Roads.
JCC Police Donate Bicycles
The James City County Police Department delivered 14 bikes and helmets to James City County Social Services. The bikes were donated to the police and then were cleaned, tuned up and made safe.
Anyone interested in donating a bicycle should call Senior Officer Todd Dill at 757-603-6025 to schedule pick up.
JCC Police Hold ‘Shop with a Cop’ Event
The James City County Police Department recently held their annual Shop with a Cop program at Target in Monticello Marketplace. Twelve children were paired up with officers and given $150 to shop for gifts for themselves and their families. Chick-fil-A in Monticello Marketplace provided lunch afterwards.
Shop with a Cop is funded by donations and proceeds from the October Shred-A-Thon. Anyone interested in supporting Shop with a Cop should contact Senior Officer Todd Dill at 757-603-6025.
JCC Rec Center Offers Free Workout in Exchange for Canned Food
James City County Recreation Center at 5301 Longhill Road is accepting canned goods for local food banks. On Sunday, Dec. 16, with the donation of two canned goods, visitors will have free access to all fitness equipment, the gym basketball courts and the swimming pool.
The Center is open 1-6 p.m. The Center conducts an annual holiday food drive to support local families through our community food banks. For more information, call 757-259-4200
Free Leaf Drop-Off at Jolly Pond Convenience Center
The last free leaf drop-off at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center will be from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. from Jan. 2-14. Leaves will only be accepted in clear bags 40 gallons or less. Tree limbs and brush will not be accepted as part of the free drop-off and will require a coupon.
Commercial lawn service companies can drop off leaves on behalf of a resident but must have a letter from the resident containing name, address and telephone number.
Before Jan. 2 and after Jan. 14, leaves may be dropped off using coupons.
Coupons area available for purchase online or at the Treasurer’s Office, Satellite Services, Freedom Park, the James City County Recreation Center and the James River Community Center. One coupon per four lawn and leaf-sized bags is required.
James City County Holiday Closings
James City County government offices, facilities, libraries and courts will follow the schedule listed below for the December and January holidays:
County offices
Dec. 24, 25: Closed
Jan. 1: Closed
James City County Recreation Center and James River Community Center
Dec. 24, 25: Closed
Dec. 31: Closed at 6 p.m.
Jan. 1: Closed
Convenience Centers
Dec. 24, 25: Closed
Jan. 1: Closed
Garbage Transfer Station
Dec. 25: Closed
Jan. 1: Closed
Libraries
Dec. 24, 25: Closed
Jan. 1: Closed
Williamsburg/ James City County Circuit Court
Dec. 24, 25, 26: Closed
Jan. 1: Closed
Williamsburg/ James City County General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts
Dec. 24, 25: Closed
Jan. 1: Closed
New Town Ice Skating Rink Continues to Offer “Fun Nights”
The Skate Rink in New Town is now offering:
- Early Bird Special, Monday through Friday from 4-5:30 p.m. Receive a free skate rental with paid admission
- Date Night on Mondays from 6-9:30 p.m. Bring a receipt from any New Town restaurant dated that day and receive free skate rentals for two with paid admission.
- New Town Night on Tuesdays from 6-9:30 p.m. Bring a receipt from any New Town store dated that day and receive free skate rental with paid admission.
- Family Skate Night on Wednesdays from 6-9:30 p.m. Receive a free child admission and skate rental with the purchase of an adult admission and skate rental.
- Theme Nights on Thursdays through December from 6-9:30 p.m. Dress up and receive a free skate rental with paid admission.
- Themes:
- Dec. 13: Country Night
- Dec. 20: Ugly Sweater Night
- Dec. 27: Red, White and Blue Night
- Themes:
The Skate Rink is located in Sullivan Square at 4301 New Town Ave. behind Legacy Hall.
The rink is open daily, except Christmas Day, through Jan. 13. Regular hours through Dec. 20 are Monday-Friday: 4-9:30 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; and Sunday: noon-7:30 p.m. Winter Break hours are weekdays Dec. 21-Jan. 1, noon-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The rink is closed Christmas Day. Operation hours could be adjusted based on weather, participation numbers and special events.
Admission is $5; admission with a skate rental is $7; Skate sharpening is $5, season passes are $50 and private rental is $350 per session. Children under age 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Skate sessions start when the rink opens and are held every two hours thereafter (2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., etc.) and last one hour and 30 minutes. For more information on the rink, visit the county website.
