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Planning commission recommends approval of CUP to convert ground-floor storefront at 725–727 S. Loudoun St.
Summary
The Winchester Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP 25-232 to allow conversion of the entire ground floor at 725–727 South Loudoun Street from nonresidential to residential, after debate over bedrooms facing the public street and façade changes.
The Winchester Planning Commission on Sept. 16 recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP 25-232 to convert the ground-floor commercial spaces at 725–727 South Loudoun Street to a single residential unit covering the entire first floor.
The recommendation follows staff’s summary that the proposal would allow the entire ground floor to become residential. Planning staff member Mr. Stewart said, “This CP if approved would allow for the entire Ground Floor to go residential,” and noted permitting and building-inspection issues that would need to be addressed during the permit process.
Commissioners debated whether first-floor bedrooms would face the public street, the history of a prior conversion on the rear half of the same building, and…
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