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Board affirms planning commission approvals: salon conditional use and mobile-home variance pending health-department OK
Summary
Washington County supervisors approved the planning commission’s conditional-use approval allowing Diane Floyd to locate a salon at 1318 Council Circle and affirmed a planning commission variance allowing Ethel Scott to add a second mobile home on a 0.66-acre lot pending health-department soil approval.
Washington County supervisors approved two planning commission decisions involving land use during the meeting.
The board affirmed the planning commission’s conditional-use approval for Diane Floyd to operate a salon at 1318 Council Circle after staff reported that 10 certified letters were mailed with no objections and the commission voted unanimously to grant the conditional use. The board voted to accept the commission’s decision.
Separately, the planning commission had recommended a variance for Ethel Scott, who asked to place a second mobile home on a parcel described in the hearing as approximately 0.66 acres. County regulations require one acre for two dwellings unless the health department’s soil evaluation (a percolation test) allows a waiver; the planning commission granted a hardship variance conditioned on the health department approving soil/perk results. The board approved the planning commission’s decision and recorded the condition that the applicant must file a notice of intent with the health department and receive its approval before work proceeds.
Why it matters: Both actions alter permitted land use at specific local addresses and hinge on zoning and health department approvals; the board emphasized the planning commission’s role and the condition that health-department approval is required for the mobile-home variance.
Details
- Salon conditional use: The planning commission hearing on April 15 (as reported) considered Diane Floyd’s request to locate a salon at 1318 Council Circle. Staff reported 10 certified notices were mailed with no objections; the planning commission voted to approve the conditional use and the supervisors affirmed that action.
- Mobile-home variance: Ethel Scott requested placement of an additional mobile home on a property of about 0.66 acres. County rules require a minimum of one acre or a health-department soil approval allowing the second dwelling. The planning commission found hardship and granted a variance conditioned on the health department’s approval; the board affirmed and asked that the applicant file the required notice and obtain health-department clearance.
Votes
Both planning-related approvals were moved, seconded and carried by the board.
Ending
Staff were directed to ensure required health-department filings occur before any occupancy or installation related to the mobile-home variance.
