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AC Limited Partnership seeks B‑1 rezoning for 2.136‑acre Route 29 parcel; staff flags access considerations
Summary
A second workshop reviewed an application to rezone a 2.136‑acre parcel near Route 29 from A‑1 to B‑1; staff noted the parcel’s 300‑foot road frontage and suggested the applicant consult with neighboring property owners about using an existing deceleration lane and possible easements.
At a second workshop the planning commission reviewed an application by AC Limited Partnership, presented by Carrie Brown, to rezone a 2.136‑acre parcel (Madison County tax map 55‑38B) from A‑1 agricultural to B‑1 business.
Why it matters: Rezoning small parcels along Route 29 to B‑1 can enable commercial development and, when several adjacent sites are rezoned, lead to cumulative change along the corridor; staff told the commission such piecemeal rezoning can enable future assemblage of parcels for larger projects.
Discussion and key details: Planning staff said the parcel has roughly 300 feet of Route 29 frontage and that VDOT encouraged the applicant to seek cooperation from the neighboring owner because a deceleration lane on an adjoining property approaches the parcel. Staff noted county ordinances suggest 900 feet between entrances along Route 29 as an ideal spacing; commissioners discussed ordinance language and whether the county can practically deny an entrance when an owner needs access to their land. No project or site plan was proposed at this stage — the application sought only the map amendment.
Outcome and next steps: Commissioners had no objection in principle to B‑1 at the location but asked staff to research entrance spacing rules and provide additional access information before public hearing. The application will move on to public hearing as advertised.
Ending: The applicant indicated the rezoning request was a value/market decision; staff and commissioners emphasized that any entrance design and any future site plan would require VDOT coordination and required permits.
