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Subdivision application draws neighbor objections; staff awaiting VDOT and health approvals
Summary
Walter Samsell applied on behalf of Mark A. Morstein to subdivide a 28.5947‑acre parcel into three lots plus a residual. Staff reported neighbor letters and pending health department soil approvals and a VDOT letter already on file.
Walter Samsell applied at a March 25 workshop on behalf of property owner Mark A. Morstein to subdivide a 28.5947‑acre parcel (Madison County tax map 42‑33) into three new parcels plus the residual.
Planning staff told the commission the county had mailed neighbor notices, posted signs and received a “very thorough” written objection from an adjacent landowner that was included in the packet and the public record. Staff said they already had a VDOT letter and were awaiting health department approval of soils/percolation work required for septic systems.
Commissioners asked whether the subdivision was a by‑right action; staff indicated it appeared to be by right. Commissioners also asked whether a recorded road maintenance agreement existed; staff said only a draft had been provided and that a recorded agreement would be required prior to final plat recording.
The applicant noted the proposal would create three new lots and that lot sizes could be as small as 3 acres under current zoning (A‑1 agriculture), and that shared entrances and state‑road access were proposed for the new lots. Neighbors were encouraged to submit comments; staff confirmed three neighbor letters were already in the record.
No formal vote occurred; staff said outstanding items for the joint public hearing include final health department approval for soil work and a recorded road maintenance agreement.
