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The vote followed a long planning staff presentation and extensive public comment both for and against the landfill. The board approved the amendment after Supervisor Stoneman moved to approve \"CUP 20 20 four-twenty 2 as submitted.\" The motion passed with Supervisors Floyd, Davis, Dibble and Stoneman voting yes; Supervisors Pritchard, Hudson and Chairman Herzberg voted no.

Why it matters: The change would allow the countys only C&D landfill to continue accepting county construction and demolition debris once the current working cell fills. Supporters said maintaining local capacity keeps disposal costs down and supports recycling operations; opponents said the area is already burdened by industrial activity and historic neighborhoods and raised water quality, noise and community-integrity concerns.

Staff and applicant overview
Andrew Pompey, deputy director of planning, told the board the request would convert a portion of a borrow area into a new landfill cell and emphasized the site is partly inside the suburban service area and partly designated rural agricultural. He summarized mitigation measures in the staff report, including a staff-recommended package of conditions addressing buffers, berms, noise and monitoring.

The applicants legal representative, Andy Condlin, said the company would accept the conditions in the staff report and highlighted the sites existing recycling operations. Condlin also disputed assertions of historic groundwater contamination, saying, \"let me unequivocally say there has absolutely been no contamination from the existing C and D landfill in the 30 years of its operation,\" and pointed to decades of monitoring and DEQ oversight.

Opposition and public concerns
Opponents who live near the site and in the Brown Grove historic area testified that groundwater testing cited by DEQ and referenced in public letters raised real concerns. Speakers said DEQ had issued warning letters since 2021 that required additional testing and asked the board to weigh environmental risk and the character of the historic community. Donnie Shometti, who said he represents residents who signed a petition, told the board: \"This landfill isn't just a zoning issue; it's a direct threat knocking at our doors, endangering the lives that we've built.\"

Key conditions and operational limits
Planning staff recommended, and the board adopted as part of the CUP amendment, a sizable set of conditions intended to reduce visual, noise and water-quality impacts. Highlights included:
- A minimum 100-foot natural perimeter buffer around the relocated landfill area.
- Two 25-foot earthen berms with additional evergreen and deciduous plantings; staff and the applicant discussed the use of tall, fast-growing evergreens (developer materials referenced \"green giant arborvitae\").
- A maximum landfill height for the new area of 80 feet above existing grade; berms and plantings were described as part of the screening strategy.
- A noise study to be performed within 60 days of commencing operations in the new area and compliance with the county noise ordinance; the study must identify mitigation if noise exceeds standards.
- Extension of pavement on the access road (about 950 feet to the scale house) to reduce mud/dust tracked onto Ashcake Road.
- Requirement to secure and provide to staff the required Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) permits before operating the relocated cell.
- A Phase I environmental historic resources study (recommended by the county Historic Commission) before beginning operations in the new cell.
- Continued groundwater-monitoring wells and stormwater controls; DEQ monitoring and enforcement retained primacy for technical compliance.
- The relocated cell would not accept waste until the existing landfill cell is closed according to the DEQ-approved closure plan.

What the board said
Supervisor Stoneman moved approval after questioning DEQ records, monitoring frequency and operator commitments. Supervisor Pritchard said she remained opposed because of the project's impact on historic Brown Grove and the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Chairman Herzberg also voted no; he stated that the decision was difficult and cited community concerns about changing the character of the area.

Next steps and limits
If the CUP amendment stands, the applicant still must obtain required DEQ permits and build the engineered liner and monitoring systems required by state law; staff said those steps will take additional time and will be tracked by county planning and DEQ. The board resolution adopted the staff-recommended conditions; county staff will monitor and report compliance.

Ending: The board approved the amendment 4–3, but the close vote and wide disparity of public comment underscore continuing community division over the landfills future role near Brown Grove and neighboring subdivisions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hanover County Board of Supervisors Meeting April 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After more than three hours of testimony and technical presentations, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted 4–3 on April 23 to amend the conditional use permit for the Ashcake Road construction-and-demolition landfill to permit a new landfill area inside an adjacent borrow pit once the existing cell reaches capacity.","taxTitle","Hanover County, Virginia","taxId",71357,"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},6043245,"Board approves rezoning to create one additional lot on Rural Point Road in Henry District",663,6000000,6663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650822-143b9c9a8a598ff46160812fc7b5c81e&start=6000&end=6663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650822-143b9c9a8a598ff46160812fc7b5c81e/thumbnail_6000000.jpg","/articles/6043245/Hanover-County/Virginia/Board-approves-rezoning-to-create-one-additional-lot-on-Rural-Point-Road-in-Henry-District","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043245-f551380be20394ed864a7fc059febe96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171415&Signature=MWTrKF0Kzjd6g~Ncw8oPC8pjfDyYvkVGyHH65r34Psor14cW00WsIZB4JvH2U~6GMZROn4ZND2xv2CJg-vFGqB1V0Ph9MvmxHuVd8dSD-je3Z9UoDoGjjffQ9QJGuX17GSxJkE70gS3KT54H75NYpVgXMA1SZRFJklVfsDjqm8y0sqZkI6Skkw9XI-~g31G5ZI1WK5wYxkRS1~smVO7~5HR759venH75kBr5juSkaLoo9PeHL4ofi67mREvJoqLQNDpEgCfkFXcIrRZsFz5tKwSciGRFyjvqlYGdNEQBA04pokSaSaSLHiRbggWdaQV7jxmFdZsPH1cAS3NCGWxKMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hanover County Board of Supervisors on April 23 approved a request to rezone just under nine acres along Rural Point Road from A-1 (agricultural) to AR-6 (agricultural-residential) to allow one additional building lot in the Henry District.

Staff presentation and proposal
Deputy Director of Planning Andrew Pompey described the parcel as sitting on the edge of the suburban service area; the conceptual plan showed two parcels after the split with shared access from Rural Point Road and a 100-foot thoroughfare buffer on the newly created lot along Bridal Point Road. The applicant proffered seven conditions including tree preservation for trees 5-inch caliper and larger outside build areas, brick or stone foundations for the new home, and shared access to minimize additional driveways on Rural Point Road.

Public hearing and decision
The planning commission recommended approval 7–0 after one adjacent property owner asked questions during the commission hearing. No public speakers opposed the request before the Board. Supervisor Davis moved approval of \"RAC 20 20 five-two,\" the motion was seconded and the board approved the rezoning without further recorded dissent.

Implementation notes
The approval is subject to the applicants proffered conditions and compliance with the adopted conceptual plan; shared access and tree preservation measures are enforceable under county development regulations.","The Board approved a rezoning request to convert just under 9 acres from A-1 agricultural to AR-6 agricultural-residential to allow creation of one additional building lot, subject to seven proffered conditions including tree preservation and a 100-foot thoroughfare buffer along Bridal Point Road.",{"_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},6043250,"Board approves indoor event venue and —Gaming— use at Hanover Square North with limits on hours and occupancy",452,5400000,5852000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650822-143b9c9a8a598ff46160812fc7b5c81e&start=5400&end=5852","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650822-143b9c9a8a598ff46160812fc7b5c81e/thumbnail_5400000.jpg","/articles/6043250/Hanover-County/Virginia/Board-approves-indoor-event-venue-and-Gaming-use-at-Hanover-Square-North-with-limits-on-hours-and-occupancy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043250-1d70120acf4f0f70deeb94d0ecb54424/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171415&Signature=adUd4KfRPZKG2NZIClk6MVXGFqg1nn7XFSH47zNEIsIgheoQiRR8CK5mGvipZ0sOMAPt8ubVTERPv4UX74X5bSUkhOP3O-vF8t6uEIUI4CCq~lCcJo3cgXhqRoFuHzdCw4cdFt5QOa5p7nH8~Aa3oXLmToDcCtRgoGzR4QCGHptYpcuk5xn5W1WpdfKWH0VFABjrBdtTrBnwwK5SJj12bsJN80dEEAMlTJs1rJtU0qw5pddD4em8r7pSF0bg7NZg~9TvQV81h4Wyst3ZHFToz0t0UvDJXLlRmA3jmQtQx7zrepfYeOWz4FoKPGlEQpkXG8M0BmLTHDPsaDSaeloePA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hanover County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a conditional use permit on April 23 to allow an indoor recreation or event venue in an end unit of Hanover Square North shopping center near Bell Creek Road and Cold Harbor Road.

Staff summary and proposed limitations
Deputy Planning Director Andrew Pompey told the board the unit is roughly 2,000 square feet at the end of a shopping center that is zoned for highway commercial uses. Staff recommended conditions limiting hours, prohibiting outdoor events and controlling signage.

Applicant and operation
Applicant representatives said the space will host private events including small gaming nights (card games and similar activities), birthday parties, corporate events and religious gatherings. The owner described typical events as 10 to 25 people and said catering would be used for food service.

Board action
Supervisor Hudson moved approval of \"CUP 20 20 five-one\" as submitted; the motion passed unanimously. Conditions adopted included:
- Hours: Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday–Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight.
- All events must be indoors; no outdoor events allowed.
- Signage limited to one wall sign and one window sign per the OS (office-service) proffered conditions.
- Compliance with development regulations and building capacity rules for occupancy.

Community context
Planning staff noted the shopping center is adjacent to suburban residential neighborhoods (Walnut Grove) and recommended the conditions to limit off-site impacts. No members of the public spoke against the application at the county public hearing and the Planning Commission recommended approval 7–0.

Ending
With conditions intended to limit noise, parking and sign impacts, the board unanimously approved the indoor event venue in a commercial shopping center near the Mechanicsville area.","The Board approved a conditional use permit for an indoor recreation/event venue in Hanover Square North (Mechanicsville), allowing indoor gaming and events subject to conditions limiting hours, prohibiting outdoor events and capping attendance in line with building capacity.",{"_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},6043255,"Hanover supervisors approve special exception for accessory family housing unit on Pamunkey Crest Drive",648,1155000,1803000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650822-143b9c9a8a598ff46160812fc7b5c81e&start=1155&end=1803","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650822-143b9c9a8a598ff46160812fc7b5c81e/thumbnail_1155000.jpg","/articles/6043255/Hanover-County/Virginia/Hanover-supervisors-approve-special-exception-for-accessory-family-housing-unit-on-Pamunkey-Crest-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043255-68fedf7eb228e9cd1ef2624dd5903677/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171415&Signature=I2zxeZDDe-2Z3WyVIxoGxpoIOZjRRmYeGPRuW-Vxo5f-czMz~G8MHj4x3Gtav6Fq0W-B923s-aDSYszOsXqZweY9eydHOvYrwJxC08lcbfxRbm6Z8VmSBR7avAEBEXuKM1Z4vw7rql1PGFXMQRFS0TCxPXyZgAAyNLczYQ0pDQbeRj2r7oefsv2nZXwlW~XtKBsb9qQLuuwTQWI4XHFiIgicY5y89Gf92AILz8lAcIHmErUuD52Uh1y374RBr7VGptmSf5O8TNayCHHlWWzmPFPXbdm7JttXQjJpDQq8UFr6qFwqT~Urgn7g2eUEcJj6bs1PKUfUVATkL1k69HFQqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hanover County Board of Supervisors on April 23 approved a special exception permitting an accessory family housing unit on a rural A-1 parcel in the Cold Harbor District near the Pamunkey River.

Staff presentation and purpose
Deputy Planning Director Andrew Pompey explained that the property is outside the suburban service area, zoned A-1, and that accessory family housing units require a special exception. The privately built structure contains one bedroom and one bathroom; staff said it meets the countys size and design standards. Pompey told the board the special exception would be valid for three years and could be renewed administratively if documentation shows a family member continues to occupy the unit.

Applicant and board conditions
Applicant Danielle Allen appeared and confirmed the unit is intended for visiting relatives and is not a short-term rental. During the meeting the board added a condition, with the applicant's agreement, specifically prohibiting short-term rentals while the special exception is valid. Planning staff also set standard conditions: the unit must be limited to 864 square feet, exterior materials and colors must match the main house, and the property must remain owner-occupied for the accessory family unit to remain valid.

Board action and rationale
Supervisor moved and seconded the motion to approve the special exception (SE 20 20 five-two) with the added condition banning use as a short-term rental. No members of the public spoke in opposition; staff and the applicant said the request meets the countys use standards and would blend with the rural character of the area.

Ending
The special exception is valid for three years and will be monitored administratively for continued compliance with the ordinance and the approved conditions.","The Board of Supervisors approved a special exception allowing a one-bedroom accessory family housing unit on a 10-acre A-1 parcel near the Pamunkey River, with conditions including an 864-square-foot maximum, matching exterior materials, and an explicit condition banning short-term rental use.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6043258,"Hanover supervisors deny special exception for non-owner-occupied short-term rental in High Point Farms",0,4065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650822-143b9c9a8a598ff46160812fc7b5c81e&start=4065&end=4065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650822-143b9c9a8a598ff46160812fc7b5c81e/thumbnail_4065000.jpg","/articles/6043258/Hanover-County/Virginia/Hanover-supervisors-deny-special-exception-for-non-owner-occupied-short-term-rental-in-High-Point-Farms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6043258-02fe9c86193a2c26a7cf38ce5c1d1cc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171415&Signature=Cs6wxCTAeGN4TFPjkk~pAFdM6-8YyPazAiiOWPDdsUv7DT0QzqlMBGIlYqWEdV8UUsTym4JIgE0cxp46B5V7Fv1V01VPAOP5OQyp734ZO-VlRm1PmXujlTmWOk-U4Exv09lubsSTYD3QXSixuBOb0mpsQSMgbx0PlehMER4Pzk4qy6FZihss7s7z~koTb4a~pQE46mR0GfBgT-XIwyHP1ghTZT01SgM9bUKP~e7HMvuPgARwfiUGO0qkW99WqO-gWw6~RCoq-NAGDrA4GC72EDm~vZORMys-nFFf2K5Ew2kDD6fWJmeOW6pnWw~iMVWWlNHvX~BtUHePFFe4HN4XDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted on April 23 to deny a special exception that would have allowed a non-owner-occupied short-term rental in the High Point Farms subdivision.

Staff presentation and applicant
Planning staff explained the January ordinance change that created a special-exception pathway for non-owner-occupied short-term rentals (STRs) in some residential and agricultural zoning districts. The applicant, Vyar Costova, told the board she lives next door, will vet guests and respond to complaints in person, and asked the board to approve the permit to allow occasional rentals.

Opposition and board concerns
Supervisor Herzberg, citing protective covenants for that section of High Point Farms and long-standing neighborhood expectations, said he could not support locating a non-owner-occupied STR in a subdivision governed by residential covenants. He noted that although the applicants had followed the ordinance and paid the application fee, the existence and text of the subdivision covenants weighed against approval in his view.

Board action
Supervisor Herzberg moved to deny the special exception, and the motion passed in a roll-call vote; the clerk recorded the result as unanimous. The board applied the ordinances special-exception review standards and the subdivision covenants in concluding denial.

Implications
The decision illustrates how subdivision covenants and neighborhood context can influence special-exception decisions for otherwise-allowed uses under a county ordinance. The applicant retained the option to either modify operations to fit county and covenant requirements or pursue other lawful uses that conform to the restrictive covenants and zoning.","The Board of Supervisors denied a special exception request to operate a short-term rental that would not be owner-occupied in the High Point Farms subdivision, citing restrictive covenants and neighborhood compatibility; the motion to deny carried unanimously in roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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