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Prince Edward supervisors approve rezoning and special-use permit for mini storage at U.S. 460 despite access concerns
Summary
The Board rezoned about 6.82 acres from A‑1 to C‑1 and approved a special‑use permit to allow a mini‑storage facility at the intersection of U.S. 460 and Pisgah Church Road; VDOT recommended a right‑in from 460 and left‑out to Pisgah Church Road, and several supervisors voiced safety concerns ahead of the vote.
Prince Edward County supervisors on April 8 approved rezoning about 6.82 acres from A‑1 (agricultural/conservation) to C‑1 (general commercial) and granted a special‑use permit allowing a mini‑storage (mini‑warehouse) facility at the southeast side of U.S. 460 at its intersection with Pisgah Church Road.
The request, filed by Anthony Q. and Tracy M. Ellington, was the subject of two public hearings after the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. County staff noted the parcel adjoins existing commercial property and the Commission attached 20 standard conditions to the special‑use permit, including buffer and site‑construction requirements.
The rezoning matter was presented by county staff, who said the application had been advertised and neighboring property owners notified. Scott, a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) representative, told the board VDOT reviewed the concept plans and, because of…
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