Planning Commission approves special use permits for RV and boat storage in Moneta

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on May 12, 2025, at 7 p.m., addressing several key agenda items, including public hearings on special use applications.

The meeting commenced with a public hearing regarding a resolution for special use application SU250002, submitted by Dennis Cawley. Abigail Currington from the Division of Planning presented the application, which pertains to a 0.47-acre parcel located at 13315 Stewartsville Road. The proposed use is for recreational vehicle and boat sales service storage. The parcel is currently zoned as Agricultural (AP) with a corridor overlay. Currington noted that the Planning Commission had previously held a public meeting on April 1, 2025, where no citizens spoke against the proposal. The Commission recommended approval of the application with a unanimous vote of 7-0, subject to specific conditions, including the requirement for the storage yard to be screened from public view and adherence to the concept plan.

Following the presentation, the Board discussed the application, with questions raised about the corridor overlay and existing structures on the property, which include a church and a business. After deliberation, a motion was made to approve the resolution, which passed with unanimous support from the Board.

The meeting then moved on to the second public hearing concerning special use application SU250003, submitted by James and Tricia Gates for a 9.82-acre parcel adjacent to 1217 Stony Ford Road in Moneta. This application also seeks to establish recreational vehicle and boat sales service storage. Currington again presented the details, highlighting that the parcel is zoned AP and Agricultural Residential (AR) with a corridor overlay. The Planning Commission had similarly recommended approval of this application, also with a 7-0 vote, and included conditions such as fencing for the storage area and maintaining a buffer yard to separate the storage use from residential properties.

During the discussion, Board members inquired about the size of the storage area and the proposed entrance location, which is intended to be near a convenience store, pending approval from VDOT. The Board ultimately moved to approve the second application, reflecting a continued commitment to accommodating local business needs while adhering to zoning regulations.

In conclusion, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors effectively addressed both special use applications, demonstrating a structured approach to community planning and development. The next steps will involve the implementation of the approved conditions as the applicants move forward with their projects.