Development Review Committee

Regular Meetings


  • 4 p.m.
  • Second to last Wednesday of every month (except March and November)
  • Government Complex
    101 Mounts Bay Road
    Building A
    Williamsburg, VA 23185

Members

  • Frank Polster, Chair
  • Odessa Dowdy
  • Jack Haldeman
  • Danny Schmidt

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Application Deadlines

Meeting Date Application Deadline
March 27, 2019 Feb. 20
April 17, 2019 March 13
May 22, 2019 April 17
June 19, 2019 May 15
July 24, 2019 June 19
Aug. 21, 2019 July 17
Sept. 18, 2019 Aug. 14
Oct. 23, 2019 Sept. 18
Nov. 20, 2019 Oct. 16
Dec. 18, 2019 Nov. 13
Jan. 22, 2020 Dec. 18
Feb. 19, 2020 Jan. 15

About the Committee


The Development Review Committee (DRC) is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. Members are appointed annually by the Chair of the Planning Commission. The DRC reviews development plans which propose any of the following:
  • A multifamily development of 10 or more units which is not subject to a binding legislatively approved master plan
  • A shopping center
  • A single building or group of buildings with a total floor area exceeding 30,000 square feet which are not predominately to be used as a warehouse, distribution center, office, or for other industrial or manufacturing purpose. Predominately is defined as 85% or more of the total square feet of the building

DRC Hearings


The DRC may also hear cases if any of the following apply:
  • A conceptual plan has not been submitted in accordance with County requirements
  • The development plan varies significantly from an approved master plan
  • There are other triggers for DRC review in proffers or special use permit conditions
  • Requests for exceptions and waivers to the zoning and subdivision ordinances as specified in the ordinance
  • Proposed cul-de-sac streets that exceed 1,000 feet in length
  • 2 proposed entrances on the same road
  • Conceptual plans for future legislative projects
This list is not all-inclusive and applicants should contact the Planning Division to discuss specific cases to determine whether DRC review may be necessary.

The DRC reviews cases to ensure compliance with the County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. The recommendations of the DRC are approved at the monthly Planning Commission meetings.
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