Centerville Village Plan

Hard copies are available for review in the Community Development Office & County Administrator’s Office at the Goochland County Administration Building and at the Goochland Library.

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors voted to deny the Centerville Small Area Plan during their October 4th public hearing.

During the Wednesday night public hearing, Timmons Group presented a statistical analysis on the amendments received during the most recent citizen input period. It became apparent that there was no clear consensus on how to proceed. Following the presentation and public comment period, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors voted to deny the Centerville Small Area Plan, thus ending that planning process. The full report presented to the Board of Supervisors is available below:

Centerville Smal Area Plan Citizen Feedback Report and Appendix

Centerville Small Area Plan Report Presentation - October 4, 2023

The Small Area Plan was started in response to the significant growth pressures the County is experiencing, especially in the Centerville area. The County’s Comprehensive Plan addresses Centerville at a high level, however this plan was intended to provide guiding principles for transportation, land use, and community character.

All information compiled during this planning process, including citizen feedback received during the amendment process, will be archived, and kept on file.

County staff have been directed to move on to other projects that had been deferred during the Small Area Plan process, which started in February of 2022. The incoming Board of Supervisors, who will take office in January 2024, will decide when and how to move forward with planning efforts for the Centerville area.

The County finalized the Centerville Small Area Plan Report on Tuesday afternoon, October 3rd, 2023, and has released it publicly. The full report, including the proposed amendments received during the online amendment period, is available at this location.

Centerville Smal Area Plan Citizen Feedback Report and Appendix

Centerville Small Area Plan Report Presentation - October 4, 2023

A presentation on the report will occur at the Special Meeting of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors for the Centerville Small Area Plan Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM. The Public Hearing will occur in the Board Room (Room 250) of the Goochland County Administration Building located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063.

The Centerville Small Area Plan has been scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Room 250) of the Goochland County Administration Building located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063.

During the October 4th public hearing, a report including the proposed amendments received during the online amendment period will be shared with the Board of Supervisors.

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the Centerville Small Area Plan during their August 7th meeting. In response to the many citizens who felt additional time and engagement was needed, the Board directed staff to prepare an avenue for additional public input. An online public amendment proposal period was held via a submission form on the county website from August 11th through September 15th. Through the amendment proposal process a total of 632 amendments and 225 forms were received online.

The Centerville SmallArea Plan encountered difficulty garnering support from the beginning. Given the widely divergent suggestions received in the most recent amendment proposal period, together with the public comments from earlier public hearings and meetings, it has become apparent to staff that there is no clear path forward. County staff appreciate the continued participation from the community in the Centerville Small Area Plan process.

Centerville Small Area Plan Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4th

This is a change in the anticipated process for consideration of the Small Area Plan. On August 7, 2023, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the Plan, acknowledging that there were still many citizens who felt that they needed additional time and engagement in the small area plan process. At that time, the Board directed staff to prepare a process for additional citizen input to be taken through the county website and it was announced that the Board would hold a work session on the Small Area Plan on October 24, 2023.

The period for additional citizen input closed on Friday, September 15. The sheer volume of amendments proposed (225 forms submitted with 632 proposed amendments) and the overwhelmingly negative feedback represented by those amendments and comments has caused the county to change the previously identified process.

In response to that feedback, county staff has been directed to cancel the planned October 24work session and schedule a public hearing on the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan at the earliest possible date, which is Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Charlie Vaughters, Vice Chair of the Board and District 4 representative, where Centerville is located, said “It has become clear that my constituents do not want a Plan like this in place at this time. This past month’s amendment and comment process after the Board of Supervisor’s deferral of the plan in August has brought to light numerous concerns from residents in District 4 and from across Goochland County. Accordingly, eliminating the planned October work session and moving up the public hearing and vote on the Plan to as soon as possible will be responsive to the citizens’ concerns.”

County staff are thankful for the overall engagement from the Goochland community on the Centerville Small Area Plan process and the input shared, all of which will be preserved as staff moves on to focus on other identified Board and community priorities.

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Submissions Accepted Through September 15th

Goochland County is accepting proposed amendments to the Centerville Small Area Plan via an online submission form. Developed after the Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the plan on August 7th, the online form allows residents, business owners, and property owners in Goochland to submit proposed amendments to the plan along with their rationale for the amendments. The submission form can be found on the County’s small area plans website at www.goochlandva.us/villageplans2022. Individuals submitting proposed amendments should use the latest draft of the Centerville Small Area Plan that is available at this link as a reference point for proposed amendments. Proposed amendments will be accepted through September 15, 2023.

Centerville Small Area Plan – Proposed Amendments Submission Form

https://www.goochlandva.us/FormCenter/Community-Development-14/Centerville-Small-Area-Plan-Proposed-Ame-95

The submission form allows individuals to submit up to three (3) proposed amendments per form. If individuals need to submit more than three (3) proposed amendments, please use additional forms. It is important that everyone uses the submission form to submit proposed amendments, for consistency purposes, including proposed amendments previously submitted prior to August 7, 2023. Proposed amendments will only be accepted through the submission form.

The form can be completed via computer, tablet, or mobile device. Public computer access is available at Pamunkey Regional Library locations, including the Goochland and Rockville branches, and at Goochland’s Community Development Customer Service Center during normal business hours for individuals to take advantage of to complete the Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Form. Individuals do not need to create an account or sign-in to the County’s website to complete the form. Creating an account and signing-in does provide advantages including allowing individuals to save progress on the form and to receive notifications from the website. It is important to click “submit” or “submit and print” to submit the form once you have completed it.

Proposed amendments will be accepted through the submission form through September 15, 2023, at which time staff will compile the proposed amendments along with the rationales to share with the Board of Supervisors at an October 24, 2023, work session for discussion. The October 24, 2023, work session will occur at 9 a.m. in Conference Room 270 in the County Administration Building located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063.

Centerville Small Area Plan – Key Dates

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Form Went Live - August 11, 2023
Deadline to Submit Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendments - September 15, 2023
Board of Supervisors Work Session on Proposed Amendments - October 24, 2023 at 9 AM

For more information on the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan or its process, please visit www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 or contact Goochland County Community Development at 804-556-5840 or via email at centervilleplan22@goochlandva.us.

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Process and Key Dates

At the August 7 Special Meeting, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan to a special meeting to be held before December 22, with a specific date to be determined based on availability.

The Board of Supervisors chose to defer consideration of the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan based on the concerns Board members have heard from the community who felt they needed additional time and engagement in the small area plan process.

Vice Chair and District 4 representative Charlie Vaughters, in making the deferral motion, stated that the Board members considered deferring the Centerville Plan until January, when new Board members would take office, but that County Attorney Tara McGee advised that the Board had to act on the plan by December 22. Since the Centerville Plan is an amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan, state law provides a limited amount of time for the Board to act after the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, county staff has developed a submission form as an engagement tool for the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan, to enable residents, business owners, and property owners in Goochland to submit proposed amendments to the plan together with their rationale for the amendments. The submission form is live on the County’s small area plans website at www.goochlandva.us/villageplans2022. Individuals submitting proposed amendments should use the latest draft of the Centerville Small Area Plan that is available at this link as a reference point for proposed amendments. The submission form will allow individuals to submit up to three (3) proposed amendments per form, if individuals need to submit more than three (3) proposed amendments please use additional forms. It is important that everyone uses the submission form to submit proposed amendments, for consistency purposes, including proposed amendments previously submitted prior to August 7, 2023. Proposed amendments will only be accepted through the submission form.

Centerville Small Area Plan – Proposed Amendments Submission Form

https://www.goochlandva.us/FormCenter/Community-Development-14/Centerville-Small-Area-Plan-Proposed-Ame-95

Centerville Small Area Plan – Key Dates

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Form Goes Live - August 11, 2023
Deadline to Submit Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendments - September 15, 2023
Board of Supervisors Work Session on Proposed Amendments - October 24, 2023 at 9 AM

Consideration of the Centerville Small Area Plan

Has Been Deferred by the Goochland County Board of Supervisors

At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, county staff is developing an engagement tool for the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan, to enable residents, business owners, and property owners in Goochland to submit proposed amendments to the plan together with their rationale for the amendments. Staff anticipates launching the engagement tool by the end of this week and accepting the proposed amendments until about mid-September. After the engagement period ends, staff will prepare the proposed amendments to be presented to the Board of Supervisors at an October work session, on a date to be determined.

Proposed Centerville Small Area Plan Advances in Public Hearing Process

Goochland County is sharing the next steps in the proposed Centerville Small Area Plans process. The Goochland County Board of Supervisors will be holding a Public Hearing on the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan on Monday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room Suite 250 at the County Administration Building located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063. The Goochland Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan on Tuesday, July 25th by a vote of 3-1.

A copy of the July 2023 Draft of the Centerville Small Area Plan is available at this link and reflects discussions held at a Joint Work Session of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on Thursday, June 15, 2023. A livestream recording of the Joint Work Session is available at https://goochlandva.new.swagit.com/videos/242611. Copies of the July 2023 Draft of the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan are also available at the Goochland Branch Library, County Administrator’s Office, and the Community Development Office.

Goochland County Board of Supervisors Public Hearing

Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM – Proposed Centerville Small Area Plan

Board Meeting Room 250, County Administration Building at 1800 Sandy Hook Rd

The County encourages community members, in advance of the upcoming public hearing, to familiarize themselves with the Proposed Small Area Plan by reviewing the 5 Things to Know About Goochland’s Proposed Small Area Plans facts sheet and the actual proposed small area plans. Copies of the Centerville Small Area Plans are available at Centerville Small Area Plan Draft. Copies are also available at the Goochland Branch Library, County Administrator’s Office, and the Community Development Office.

5 Things to Know About Goochland’s Proposed Small Area Plans for

Courthouse Village and Centerville:

Does NOT change the existing zoning designations on a parcel or associated planning regulations such as overlay district or design guidelines.
- These are not a given if plans are adopted.
- Any standard acceptance of these recommendations must occur through ordinance amendments or the plan of development process.
Proposed Recommended Land Uses are examples of uses that could work within the proposed Land Use categories.
- These are not a given if plans are adopted.
- Any standard acceptance of these recommended allowable uses must be done through zoning ordinance amendments or the plan of development process.
Serves as a foundational planning tool for the next 10-20 years to guide future rezoning applications, major infrastructure, and capital improvements.
Provides recommendations on building character and built form based on current guidelines and feedback received.
- These are not a given if plans are adopted.
- Any standard acceptance of these recommendations must occur through ordinance amendments or the plan of development process and design review.
A Lot has gone into this Small Area Planning Process:

Feb. 2022, Planning began with kickoff and outreach
Feb. 2022 - May 2023, A total of 5 Community Meetings/Open Houses for each Plan
Spring 2022, Roundtables held for each small area plan
Mar - June 2022, Community wide survey conducted
Nov. 2022, Draft Plans released
Nov. 2022 - Mar. 2023, Staff met with property owners and stakeholders from each small area on Draft Plans
Jan 2023, Joint PC and BoS Workshop
Open online comment period ran through Feb. 2023
Late Feb. 2023, step back taken to better highlight input and values
May 2023, Updated Proposed Plans made public

Hard copies are available for review in the Community Development Office & County Administrator’s Office at the Goochland County Administration Building and at the Goochland Library.

For more information, please contact Goochland County Community Development at 804-556-5840 or email centervilleplan22@goochlandva.us.

Goochland County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Joint Work Session - June 15, 2023

On June 15, 2023, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a Joint Work Session to discuss the Centerville Small Area Plan. Copies of the Joint Work Session presentation and livestream recording are available below:

Goochland County Planning Commission - May 24, 2023 - Public Hearing

On May 24, 2023, the Goochland County Planning Commission held a Special Meeting and Public Hearing on the May 2023 Proposed Small Area Plans for Centerville. After the public hearing the Planning Commission recommended deferral of the Centerville Small Area Plan.

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission scheduled a Joint Work Session on June 15, 2023, to discuss a path forward on the Centerville Small Area Plan. At their July 6, 2023, work session the Planning Commission planned to announce the next steps in the process, including a public hearing date.

Proposed Centerville Small Area Plan – May 2023
Centerville Small Area Plan – May 24, 2023 – Public Hearing Presentation
Centerville Small Area Plan – May 24, 2023 – Public Hearing Recording

Centerville Small Area Plan Open House - May 16, 2023 - Presentation & Recording

On May 16th, 2023, Goochland County held a Centerville Small Area Plan Open House, copies of the presentation and livestream recording are available below:

On January 11th, 2023, a Joint Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission meeting took place to provide a short presentation of the Courthouse and Centerville Village small area plans followed by discussion about the draft plans.

Village Plans Presentation - Board of Supervisors & Planning Commission Meeting - January 11, 2023

On November 28th, 2022, Goochland Count held a Community Meeting for the Centerville Village small area plan.

The meeting included a short presentation of the draft concept of the plan, plus an community question and comment session. The community meeting was also live streamed virtually through Zoom. You can view the meeting below.

Recording of the Centerville Village Community Meeting

Community Meeting Presentation:

Goochland Centerville Community Meeting Slides

View - Download DRAFT Plan Below:

Centerville Village DRAFT Master Plan

Appendix A - Centerville Village DRAFT Guidelines

Appendix B - DRAFT Branding - Centerville Village

Appendix C - DRAFT Public Engagement - Centerville Village

Appendix D - DRAFT Market Analysis - Centerville

Centerville Village DRAFT Master Plan with Appendices

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