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Planning commission sets public hearing for special-use permit to allow small auto workshop in Dillwyn area
Summary
Mary and Charles Houchins requested a special-use permit to operate a small commercial garage on their property in the Dillwyn area; the planning commission moved the request to public hearing with draft conditions limiting vehicles and requiring a privacy fence and fluid containment.
The Buckingham County Planning Commission agreed to hold a public hearing on a request by Mary and Charles Houchins for a special-use permit to operate a small auto repair operation at 515 Cattail Creek Road in Dillwyn. Planning staff said the property is about 3 acres in a rural (A-1) zone; the applicant seeks permission to repair vehicles for family, friends and occasional customers.
At the introduction, Mrs. Houchins said the intent is modest: "Basically, what we wanna do is be able to work on our vehicles and our friends' vehicles. We're not looking to open a major garage, small…
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