Gears up for Comprehensive Plan review
The Rappahannock County Planning Commission hosted its first of many upcoming community outreach meetings in Amissville on Monday, giving residents a chance to share their ideas of how to update the county’s Comprehensive Plan, a document outlining a vision for the future of the county.
Starting with the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department venue — which drew about half a dozen residents — the commission plans to hold a meeting in each fire hall in the county. The current Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2020, and is required by Virginia law to be reviewed every five years.
During the meeting, Hampton Commissioner Al Henry asked if an agenda or schedule could be released soon with all of the upcoming outreach meeting dates and locations, which could help raise attendance.
“So [if] the public knows maybe three, four months ahead, maybe that would help,” Henry said.
Jackson District resident Karen Hunt takes notes at Monday’s meeting in Amissville. (Photo/Ireland Hayes)
The commission planned to discuss and set dates at its regular meeting on Wednesday.
Piedmont Supervisor and Commission Chair Christine Smith said at future outreach meetings, the commission plans to invite speakers on various topics related to the Comprehensive Plan such as broadband access and affordable housing.
Smith said anyone from the public is welcome to attend regularly-scheduled commission meetings to share ideas or concerns if the special outreach sessions do not fit into their schedule.
