Bridge Community Church expansion hearing postponed after public‑notice error; commissioners flag septic, traffic and unpermitted structures

The planning commission heard a staff presentation on a proposed expansion of Bridge Community Church near Bristow (James Madison Highway) but could not take action after staff said there was an error in the public advertisement; staff asked the commission to postpone the vote and keep the public hearing open so the applicant can address outstanding materials.

Amy Worley (planning staff) summarized the request as a category 13 special exception to expand a major place of worship on approximately 33.78 acres, split zoned Agricultural and Rural Residential in a rural land‑use designation. The applicant seeks to add about 7,800 square feet to the ministry center to take the total building to roughly 28,000 square feet, increase sanctuary seating from 394 to a potential 499 seats, and construct a one‑story barn‑style multipurpose building for…