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Grayson County approves rezoning for automobile salvage and recycling site at Troutdale Highway
Summary
The Grayson County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning application No. 20250417 to allow Halsey's Recycling LLC to operate an automobile salvage and recycling facility on a 7.3‑acre parcel at 4600 Troutdale Highway, subject to conditions addressing screening, storage, permits and stormwater controls despite vocal neighbor opposition about visibility, safety and runoff.
The Grayson County Board of Supervisors voted to approve rezoning application No. 20250417 to allow Halsey's Recycling LLC to operate an automobile salvage processing and recycling facility on a 7.3‑acre tract at 4600 Troutdale Highway.
Planning staff presented the application and told the board that the planning commission recommended approval after applying nine factors for map amendments (citing Code § 15.2‑2284). Staff said the proposed use would include vehicle intake, dismantling, metal processing and storage, and an administrative office, and that required state and local permits — including Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Motor Vehicles approvals and an approved erosion and sediment control plan — must be in place before operation. Staff also reported that the highway entrance had been approved and a surety bond released by VDOT.
The planning commission attached multiple conditions intended to reduce impacts on neighboring rural properties, including: compliance with all state, federal and local regulations; maintenance of vegetation or landscape buffering along property boundaries; installation and maintenance of adequate fencing and screening prior to operation; prohibition on outdoor storage beyond screened areas; limits on stored vehicles (not higher than screened fencing); required acquisition and maintenance of DEQ and DMV permits and licenses; and approval of all erosion and industrial stormwater permits prior to operation.
Neighbors who spoke during the public hearing urged denial or strict conditions. Tina Cunningham said the proposed site “will place it squarely in public view, providing travelers with an unsightly mass as they drive by,” and warned that the entrance is close to a blind curve that has been associated with fatal crashes. Ruby Wells, whose land adjoins the parcel, urged the board to “consider the impact on the adjoining landowners” and stressed concerns about cattle, water quality and long‑term farm viability. Casey Johnson, who described himself as working in tree care, asked the county to closely monitor any erosion and sediment control plan and to be ready to enforce permit terms.
Board members clarified that operation could not proceed without approved stormwater and erosion control permits; staff confirmed those approvals are required before opening. A supervisor moved to approve the rezoning subject to the planning commission’s recommended conditions; the motion was seconded and approved by voice and roll‑call affirmation. Two supervisors named during the roll call, Ash and Cornett, were recorded as voting “aye,” and other board members orally indicated “aye” on the record.
The approval allows the rezoning to proceed under the listed conditions; required state permits and an approved erosion and stormwater control plan remain prerequisites to any on‑site operations.
