The Washington County Zoning Board of Adjustments convened on October 31, 2024, to address key agenda items, including a variance request and a conditional use permit for a new church.

The meeting commenced with roll call, confirming the presence of four board members. The primary item discussed was a variance request concerning property lines for a tract of land. The applicant sought to adjust the property line to encompass a permit structure, transferring 0.06 acres from one tract to another. This adjustment would result in Tract 1 being 5.22 acres and Tract 2 remaining at 0.83 acres, which is below the one-acre minimum requirement. No complaints had been received regarding this variance, and the board unanimously approved the request.

Following this, the Washington County Planning Board held its meeting, also starting with roll call. The board reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting and approved the agenda, which included several conditional use permits and land use developments.

A significant item on the agenda was the conditional use permit for the Pleasure Heights Church, which aims to construct a 6,000 square foot building with a parking lot for 70 to 140 attendees. The project will involve purchasing an additional 0.5 acres from a neighboring parcel, bringing the total project area to 2.97 acres. The church plans to operate on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, with occasional events such as weddings and funerals. The planning staff reported no complaints regarding the project, and after a thorough discussion, the board approved the conditional use permit, contingent upon securing health department and septic approvals.

The meeting concluded with a brief discussion on a minor subdivision request, indicating ongoing development activities in the county. The board's decisions reflect a commitment to managing land use while accommodating community growth and development needs.