In a recent government meeting, the Board of Supervisors addressed an application for a special use permit submitted by Glade Hill Land Company LLC, owned by Charles and Deborah Purdue. The permit seeks to allow wood storage on a property located on Vineyard Road, which has been the subject of previous complaints regarding violations of an existing permit granted in 2018.

The planning department reported that Glade Hill Land Company had been operating outside the boundaries of the original permit, which covered approximately 3.5 acres of a larger 25.8-acre parcel. The company was found to be using an additional 9.61 acres across two parcels without proper authorization. Following these findings, the Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing to review the zoning administrator's violation letter, which concluded that the company was indeed in violation of the permit conditions.

During the meeting, staff presented a comprehensive overview of the property, noting its agricultural zoning, which permits wood storage through a special use permit. The closest residence is located 900 feet away, and staff indicated that the operation would not negatively impact surrounding properties. However, the planning commission received letters of opposition and concerns were raised regarding the potential for increased traffic from commercial vehicles.

The applicant's attorney, Eric Ferguson, argued that the wood storage operation had been consistently used on the property and that the company believed it had been \"grandfathered\" in due to prior usage as a sawmill. He emphasized that the operation had complied with county regulations and that no complaints had been lodged regarding traffic or noise from the business.

Opposition from local residents included concerns about the right of way, which has been a contentious issue since the company began operations. An attorney representing a neighboring property owner claimed that Glade Hill Land Company had obstructed access to the right of way, violating both the special use permit and property restrictions.

The Board discussed the implications of the right of way and the DEQ's involvement due to previous violations related to stormwater management. Ultimately, members expressed that the right of way issue was outside their jurisdiction and should not influence the decision on the special use permit.

The planning commission had previously recommended approval of the permit, and the Board is expected to make a final decision in an upcoming meeting. The discussions highlighted the ongoing tensions between the Glade Hill Land Company and neighboring property owners, as well as the complexities of managing land use regulations in the area.