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Board approves special-use permit for drive-in movie nights at Wards Road ice cream site
Summary
After a public hearing with no public speakers, the board approved a special-use permit to allow a 40-car drive-in movie operation at 11988 Wards Road, with sound via FM transmission and food/concessions provided by an on-site vendor.
The Campbell County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a special-use permit allowing a drive-in movie operation at 11988 Wards Road in the Spring Hill election district, after a brief public hearing at which no members of the public spoke for or against the request.
Applicants Candace and Jamie Oller, who operate an existing ice-cream and food-truck business on the site, told the board they plan to host weekend movie nights (generally Fridays and Saturdays at dusk) for up to 40 vehicles, transmit sound over an FM frequency, and offer on-site concessions through the existing food truck. The applicant said the drive-in layout will not reduce current parking for the ice-cream business and that occasional nonprofit fundraisers are planned.
Why it matters: The permit converts an existing, commercial property into a recurring outdoor entertainment use; the planning staff recommended approval and the planning commission voted 6-0 to endorse the special-use permit with staff's recommended condition that the use conform to the submitted narrative and concept plan.
Details: Staff said the property is zoned Industrial General and the county comprehensive plan designates the area as medium-to-high density commercial. Because the use is event-based and limited to weekends, staff concluded there was no required traffic-impact analysis. Sound will be handled via in-car FM transmission to avoid audible sound impacts to neighbors.
Public hearing and board action: No members of the public signed up to speak at the hearing. After the applicants described the proposal, Supervisor (name not specified) moved to approve Special Use Permit SUP-25-012; the board voiced its support and the motion carried by voice vote.
Ending: The board congratulated the applicants and welcomed the new activity as a quality-of-life addition for the Spring Hill area.
