Commission backs special‑use permit for small auto‑repair operation on Village Highway

The Campbell County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of PL‑25‑100, a special‑use permit request by Everett and Christy Beavers to operate an automobile repair shop from an existing detached garage at 7214 Village Highway on property zoned agricultural.

Planning staff said the request is to allow an existing private residential garage to be used for business purposes and that the special‑use permit process is the appropriate mechanism rather than rezoning. Staff noted that, because this is a special‑use permit, the commission can attach conditions (hours, volume limits, screening) in its motion if it chooses.

Applicant Alfred Allen Beavers II described his current work as a mobile mechanic and said he does not intend to run a high‑volume shop. “I’m just really trying to help people,” he told the commission, adding that he typically would work evenings after his full‑time job and Saturdays and that he expects to keep no more than two cars in the shop at a time and install perimeter cameras and a future fence.

Commissioners and staff discussed driveway access and sight distance to the adjacent highway; the applicant said the existing driveway is gravel and that sight distance in both directions is adequate. No members of the public appeared in opposition at the hearing. Commissioners said the low‑volume nature of the proposed operation and lack of public opposition supported a favorable recommendation.

The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors; staff noted the county hearing is scheduled for July 15. The recommendation does not itself authorize business operation — any approved special‑use permit may include conditions and the applicant must comply with county rules, health and environmental regulations and obtain any necessary business licenses.