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Planning commission recommends approval for Village Commons event center with caps on regular and monthly attendance
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors approve special-use permit 25SUP354 for a proposed ‘Village Commons’ event center on Woodland Church Road, allowing regular events up to 100 people and one larger monthly event up to 300.
The Buckingham County Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to approve special-use permit case 25SUP354, permitting a multi-use event center proposed by David Waters at two parcels on Woodland Church Road in the James River magisterial district. The commission recommended a limit of up to 100 attendees for regular events and up to 300 attendees for one larger monthly event.
Why it matters: The proposal would create a local gathering space for vendors’ markets, cultural events, seasonal festivals and other community activities on about one usable acre of an existing parcel. Neighbors and community members testified overwhelmingly in support, noting local need for a nearby event space and the benefits to youth and local vendors.
Public comment: Eight speakers signed up for the public…
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