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Panel members said the two‑workshop sequence is intended to help applicants refine complex proposals, but for very limited and noncontroversial requests — for example, a homeowner request to keep a small number of livestock — a single workshop followed by the required public‑hearing timeline could reduce delay. Mr. Nichols said the Planning Commission would likely be receptive to a limited, narrowly defined recommendation from this body. \"It would be nice to have a panel of people who would recommend for simple ones, 1 or 2, instead of deferring to 1 administrator,\" a panel member said.

Supervisory and planning commissioners said applicants should still be allowed to choose two workshops if they prefer more pre‑application review; the panel also cautioned that applicants choosing a single workshop should understand the risk that more complex items might require additional review later. Panel members asked staff to schedule a formal discussion of a narrow single‑workshop option at the next Planning Commission workshop so the commission can advise whether the PDRC should make a standing recommendation for limited cases.

Staff said administrative guidance and a limited scope for the option would help implementation and recommended that staff provide a checklist to identify which cases could qualify for the single workshop. The panel did not adopt a formal rule at the meeting but asked staff to present the idea at the next workshop.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Preliminary Development Meeting 04-01-25","oneSentenceSummary","Madison County planning staff and panel members discussed offering applicants the option of a single Planning Commission workshop for simple special‑use permits to reduce duplication; staff will place the limited-scope proposal on the next workshop agenda.","taxTitle","Madison County, Virginia","taxId",37279,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6093151,"River House at Swinging Bridge short-term rentals moved to Planning Commission",484,2608000,3092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2849209-21cb0af915dad78326da377a1e4b7713&start=2608&end=3092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2849209-21cb0af915dad78326da377a1e4b7713/thumbnail_2608000.jpg","/articles/6093151/Madison-County/Virginia/River-House-at-Swinging-Bridge-short-term-rentals-moved-to-Planning-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093151-38e68315ed830aea3cd73f900c7be6c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170641&Signature=SLyYNF9DuDhnmo-UnyARxUU9j95r1VamfiGtOE1JxTixcKS~RpqrLe4ktIoMh7EuEopEEv9o7lvsMNEgZiWc4MsM8T-1TmVjjBIlVHjv2~aylhc0kiB5MnS-OU8iUV8qsuzF4RFSHOGG3Z0gpuNN6UtWeIJJxyJc90mj~Mx4mLZaFuNhbipc7R5FM2Hg4m6W5tX0muaHRZvbHL1L66PdkedD1i3OmBgxDeaWR93gn0CnAoRG-871bk~EQ9Q0sZQHuASQ3lSY~eorhe2b2VjPTFjNC51ZfiGnK-ddfDCW~CXxKMjGRacezB5xX29H9vk5v1wVzrqbJgaWNpya8N~-hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott Sidley told a Madison County panel he is seeking a special-use permit to allow multiple short‑term rental units on his 13.24‑acre River House property near the Swinging Bridge in Crigglersville, and the panel voted to forward the application to the Planning Commission.

Sidley said he bought the property in February 2017; it includes a primary dwelling, several outbuildings that were previously used for workshops and a screened riverside deck area that has been converted internally. County staff discovered that several outbuildings and the riverside deck had been converted to lodging units without permits, and that there were graywater issues associated with the riverside structure. Sidley told the panel he has applied for a new septic system and is working with the health department to correct issues.

\"We are, this month, putting in a new septic system,\" Sidley said, describing steps taken to address county concerns. Zoning staff said the multiple‑unit short‑term rental use requires a special‑use permit under the county ordinance (article 20); planning staff expressed no policy objections provided the owner completes required permitting and brings structures into compliance. Health department staff confirmed they are reviewing on‑site evaluations and that the owner has an open application for a replacement septic system.

The panel moved the River House at the Swinging Bridge SUP to the Planning Commission by voice vote. Staff advised the owner to provide site details and photographs and to continue working with building and health officials to resolve any outstanding compliance issues before the Planning Commission public hearing.","Owner Scott Sidley told the panel he is seeking a special-use permit to allow multiple short-term lodging units on his 13.24-acre parcel; staff said the owner is working to correct building and septic issues and the panel forwarded the case to the Planning Commission.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6093155,"Full Life Journey Farm to seek special-use permit for small farm campground and event activities",2973,1304000,4277000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2849209-21cb0af915dad78326da377a1e4b7713&start=1304&end=4277","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2849209-21cb0af915dad78326da377a1e4b7713/thumbnail_1304000.jpg","/articles/6093155/Madison-County/Virginia/Full-Life-Journey-Farm-to-seek-special-use-permit-for-small-farm-campground-and-event-activities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093155-1b15eaef739b58bf7bd42b1345eb752a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170641&Signature=DSpwVS5DAC9tE6RPbCCqssppgAtt0IhCzsNx9l9YJFt1l0nbW2SRpEesQD-Kz2C0Or6Up9Mj1GLdvcbLR6ajm8OsMvd-5JkFbk3DSSX7EU0gPV6DjNhUSsl8WTFxzgVnNjqSKO9EA~FpfSz7xaXkGMGtnNV5uRex8Rs3nQhLBKAkUimI02NvhcSebTfVgoymk50MTH5o6xr9eo91wwZ-Oo8xFLOCRmakds4YKUtFNZx4gKCXMEFt1QzQg2hT1h1sXJOoXR5PjOJx9B2TjkZ63muGgGOmSUGhp~3uDy-umTO9hJkEXR~gI2vkHu2qPCZTrbWCb-NJlDOpUdter8hO6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Reggie Lipscomb asked a Madison County panel to move a special-use permit application forward so his Full Life Journey Farm can operate a small farm campground and a limited number of RV sites; the panel voted to forward the case to the Planning Commission after conditions are defined and any outstanding violations are resolved.

Lipscomb said his 42.86-acre A-1 parcel on West Hoover Road is intended to host a low‑impact agritourism campground focused on hands‑on farm experiences, a maximum of about 10 RV sites, and a small number of primitive tent or hammock camping spots. \"Our goal is to have a space where visitors can come and be able to have access to, what is called full hookups or a simple space to pop a tent,\" he told the panel.

Zoning staff said the operation requires a special-use permit under the county zoning ordinance (article 15) and noted the county received a complaint and found some on-site work previously performed without permits. Health department staff and county building officials outlined several technical requirements. Emily from the health department said that if the campground will have three or more sites the operator must obtain a VDH campground permit and that any work on sewage systems requires a permit and, likely, an engineer-prepared wastewater characterization. She told the panel, \"You are required to get a permit for that, for any connection...you will have to get a permit for that.\"

Lipscomb said he currently shows three advertised sites on his listing, does not intend a large commercial resort and proposes a maximum of 10 RV sites; he said primitive tent campers would typically be only a few people at a time. Staff pointed to ordinance dimensional standards for campsites (minimum area, width, spacing and setbacks) and recommended the applicant prepare a more detailed layout and clarify whether he seeks a primitive campground permit, an RV/campground permit or an event‑venue-type special use that would cover multiple activities.

Panel members emphasized the need to resolve outstanding permitting questions before Planning Commission review. County building official Jamie Wilkes and other staff said much of the on-site work will need permitting and inspection; Wilkes noted past installations had not been permitted or inspected. The panel approved a motion recommending progression to Planning Commission once the use is defined and any notices or violations have been addressed.

Zoning staff will work with the applicant and health and building officials to prepare a formal special-use application and a phased plan for required permits, including any VDH campground permit or engineered wastewater evaluation, before the Planning Commission hearing.","Reggie Lipscomb asked the panel to move his application for a farm-based campground and limited RV sites to the Planning Commission; staff and regulators flagged permits, septic/VDH campground rules and prior unpermitted work as items to resolve.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6093160,"Local couple seeks special-use permit for family day home on Burnt Tree Way",840,437000,1277000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2849209-21cb0af915dad78326da377a1e4b7713&start=437&end=1277","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2849209-21cb0af915dad78326da377a1e4b7713/thumbnail_437000.jpg","/articles/6093160/Madison-County/Virginia/Local-couple-seeks-special-use-permit-for-family-day-home-on-Burnt-Tree-Way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093160-d2fda7d1059d60327e1cf11d3c585da3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170641&Signature=LhT-o-lBy8NGgIZx1GFfTVo0IwqyYTHIvR6kUHYz5lcMzrKUl2RJRFJv3HG3WQvxIivK7rnIAgLCkIDth2QjbEEQXZJUuyfcWSZTi4ODjfpD3-hVQd9g5lZgj97uI3arjDNNgx69IuihpNUzYUi22Y7wxgznUX5QDEPgX8ivIgHiebqWKcf-nLvt5E-WQK-J35CiZMQl0EoUlETqWjLN8zjRpbRXSCMqHpSdHm8DWGtem82Hz4c8sz77a26W5CQavWhU1WH2KL9sqZin86TuIWOgFvf4bRyRqgSoM7Umuq6wJdxzmB1CLC9EbhwXl8fe5qG4Xkte4OMh2pcFY7QNPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kelso Smith and Ian Davila told a Madison County panel they intend to operate a family day home at 401 Burnt Tree Way and the panel voted to forward the application to the Planning Commission once the formal paperwork is filed.

The applicants said they plan to use the lower level of their split-level home, fence a section of backyard for outdoor play and initially care for six children under age 5, with a potential future increase to as many as 10–12 children depending on ages and staffing. The property is a 3.5-acre parcel identified as Madison County tax map 58-70F and is zoned R1.

Kelso Smith, the applicant, described the layout and hours, saying, “We plan on having 6 children under 5.” Zoning staff explained that the zoning review will assign a capacity based on floor area; building-code staff noted that if the operation remains under the 12-child threshold it generally can be conducted in a house (code classification R-5). Mr. Wilkes, the building official, said, “If it stays under that 12 limit, then there's really nothing to do. The code allows that.”

Panel members and staff identified several items applicants should address before Planning Commission review: whether the driveway uses an easement across neighboring property (VDOT may review traffic/sightline issues), confirmation of licensing thresholds and Department of Education requirements, neighbor outreach, and health department checks for wastewater and well testing. Emily from the Madison County Health Department advised that any change in use could require an evaluation of the sewage disposal system and a wastewater characterization by an engineer; she added wells should be tested annually and licensing will require relevant documentation.

Panel members recommended the applicants consult VDOT about the shared access and encouraged early neighbor notification. Zoning staff said once the formal special-use application is submitted and fees paid the case will be scheduled for Planning Commission consideration; the panel moved the matter forward by voice vote.

The Planning Commission will review the submitted application, zoning capacity determination, and any required state licensing paperwork from the Virginia Department of Education before a public hearing.","Kelso Smith and Ian Davila asked the Madison County panel to move a special-use permit application for a family day home to the Planning Commission; staff and regulators flagged licensing, driveway easement and septic/well checks as items to address.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6093164,"Madison Wood Preservers rezoning moved to Planning Commission",240,172000,412000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2849209-21cb0af915dad78326da377a1e4b7713&start=172&end=412","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2849209-21cb0af915dad78326da377a1e4b7713/thumbnail_172000.jpg","/articles/6093164/Madison-County/Virginia/Madison-Wood-Preservers-rezoning-moved-to-Planning-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093164-78c102a7df4bd9f00945ac28a10423d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170641&Signature=Mb5PzQwZ9FY52KrdajnouAIUGZsnEhFnHiBH-8n6bm99UdwaiRUrj-A5Ivtkw4wsWWpLUMz4IXZILHPJCw-Ux0G4WhYFRuZQ9EYcyl4ca9mQimqo-~8s8xpqnVKLTVUsiXqh-vQl0PRwexxNfyWUIPjll7XAHf5lzEL4vgudZpNkFVmYx3sv8ayvPpnUknc2cVLXgiVx4eVQsQB54DnswtpuCR6W9wZYtMy5j7BU59BBn3aJQh~OjLsUBBGIztcgSEyfJuSiMVh~6xAImsHrs~3VgrA2Sai7YZ1DWnglm7cFgX6~0TuJnUfvTydQPDoXsmS23SETL965Up6WQm9Zkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Madison County planning panel voted to forward a rezoning request from R2 (residential general) to M2 (industrial general) for two parcels at 98 Oak Park Road and 206 Oak Park Road to the Planning Commission for further consideration.

The rezoning application, filed on behalf of Madison Wood Preservers Inc., would reclassify a 0.936-acre parcel (Madison County tax map 39-96) and a 0.701-acre parcel (Madison County tax map 39-908) so the company can incorporate the land into its existing facility near Seminole Trail and Oak Park Road.

Panel members said the proposal aligns with earlier presentations and the county’s planning guidance. Mr. Wigley, a panel member who said he tracked the company’s prior rezoning effort, said, “So in my opinion, it would meet the rezoning criteria, mister chairman.” The panel moved the case, listed in the agenda as RZ-04-25-01, forward to the Planning Commission by voice vote.

Zoning staff presented maps showing the two acquired parcels adjoining the primary Madison Wood Preservers site and said the rezoning would allow expansion of the existing industrial operation. Health department staff urged that, before any buildings are constructed, sewage-disposal systems and wells on the parcels be properly abandoned or evaluated. The VDOT representative was not present; the panel noted VDOT input was outstanding.

There was no public opposition recorded during the hearing. The panel closed the item after the motion and approved forwarding the case to the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will receive the file and any outstanding stakeholder comments, including health and VDOT input, before deciding whether to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors.","A Madison County panel voted to forward a rezoning request from residential to industrial so Madison Wood Preservers can incorporate two adjacent parcels into its existing operation.","actionData","errors"]

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