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Council postpones decision on Raffles' multiuse CUP, halves requested right‑of‑way dedication
Summary
Council approved a resolution postponing consideration of Joe Raffles' conditional use permit for a multiuse facility (including indoor gun range) until Nov. 10, 2025, and amended the planning commission's condition to reduce a required public right‑of‑way dedication from 40 feet to 20 feet; the applicant and local speakers warned the condition could raise constitutional takings issues.
Poquoson City Council voted to postpone formal consideration of a conditional use permit submitted by Joe Raffles (Islander Outdoors LLC) for a multi‑use facility at 300 City Hall Ave, which would include an indoor gun range, gunsmithing, firearm manufacturing, retail and classrooms. The council’s resolution moves the hearing to Nov. 10, 2025, and amends Planning Commission Condition No. 3 to require the applicant to convey a 20‑foot portion of property for a future city right of way rather than the…
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