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Planning commission recommends approval of special-use permit for woodworking shop at Mill Creek Crossroads
Summary
Page County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a special-use permit to allow a woodworking/commercial workshop in a former poultry house on Mill Creek Crossroads in Loray; staff and applicant described operations as non-public, single-operator, and limited to the existing building footprint.
The Page County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special‑use permit that would allow a commercial woodworking workshop inside a former poultry house on Mill Creek Crossroads in Loray.
Tracy, planning staff, told the commission the application, filed by Mr. Hausen, seeks to use one former poultry house on a 47.86‑acre parcel identified by tax map number 61A67. The building is currently 40 by 200 feet; the applicant initially proposed using 24 by 40 feet but asked to use up to a 24 by 60 area within the existing poultry‑house footprint. Tracy said the proposed woodworking business would make furniture, cabinetry and custom designs, would not operate a spray booth, would not be open to the public, and would have no employees other than the applicant; retail sales would be conducted off site and by delivery.
The memo Tracy read for the record said agency comments required by the packet had been addressed: communications requirements were understood by the applicant, the health department did not require public restrooms because the business would not be open to the public, and the building official noted the applicant will need permits for interior remodel work. Tracy said adjoining property owners were notified as required by the Code of Virginia and that the ones who responded did not object; staff recommended the commission forward approval to the Board of Supervisors.
Chairman Werner opened the public hearing; no members of the public had signed up to speak. After brief commissioner discussion focused on limiting the workshop to the existing poultry‑house footprint, a motion to recommend approval carried by roll call: Adams, Greck, Turner and Chairman Werner voted yes.
The commission’s recommendation sends the special‑use permit to the Board of Supervisors for final action. The staff memo attached draft conditions that limit the workshop to the existing poultry‑house footprint and require the applicant to obtain any interior building permits and fire‑safety permits identified by the building official.
Planning staff noted the applicant is present and that additional agency permitting will be required before any changes to the building are occupied for business use.
No timeline for consideration by the Board of Supervisors was specified during the commission discussion.
