Supervisors vote to reconsider special permit for Luis Paso Fino Farm LLC after neighbor complaints

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors voted to reconsider a special permit (SPPT 25024530) previously issued to Luis Paso Fino Farm LLC at the board’s September meeting. A motion to reconsider was moved and seconded and passed; the chair said new information had come to light since the original approval and that neighbors had provided evidence raising questions about the permit holder’s compliance with agreed conditions.

Supervisors who supported reconsideration said residents had gathered evidence and kept the board informed about ongoing problems; one supervisor said the case illustrated the need to consider shorter special-exception terms or additional administrative reviews for similar permits. Another supervisor said he had been disappointed by apparent failures to follow conditions and praised neighbors for documenting incidents.

The board debated whether a supervisor who had seconded the motion could vote; the county attorney confirmed the supervisor could participate. The board then voted and the motion carried; minutes record the outcome as “Aye. Motion carries. 5 0.” No final revocation or amendment of the permit occurred at the meeting; the vote was to reconsider and reopen the matter for further board consideration under the 30-day reconsideration window.

The board did not immediately set a new hearing or final action time in the meeting minutes; supervisors said staff and neighbors would continue to pursue evidence and next steps.