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Continental Paving outlines 15–16-acre solar plan for Concord Sand & Gravel pit; seeks waivers on landscaping, lighting
Summary
Continental Paving and consultant Joe Maynard presented a preliminary design review for a 15–16 acre solar array within an existing 76‑acre sand and gravel pit, asking the planning board for input on potential waivers for landscaping, lighting, parking and driveway requirements before submitting a full site plan.
Joe Maynard, a consultant with Benchmark LLC, told the Loudoun Planning Board on a May 2025 design‑review that Continental Paving plans to build a solar farm inside an existing sand and gravel operation known as Concord Sand and Gravel.
Maynard said the Loudoun portion of the mine amounts to about 76 acres and that the proposed solar array would occupy roughly 15 to 16 acres of an already‑excavated area. He said Continental has received a conditional use permit from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the solar use and sought the planning board’s feedback before completing final design and permit drawings.
The developer asked the board to consider waivers for several site standards given the special…
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