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Developer says truck‑stop/retail site near interstate will remain under 4 acres; entrance permit pending VDOT/FHWA review
Summary
Scale developments reported completion of wetlands delineation for a proposed truck stop and retail site tied to Sony, aiming to limit disturbance to under 4 acres; the project awaits an entrance permit and VDOT/Federal Highway review of deceleration lanes and driveway siting.
A representative for Scale developments told the Smyth County Board the team has finished a wetland delineation with the Army Corps for a proposed truck stop and retail site near the interstate tied to a Sony tenant. The presenter said the design team is trying to keep ground disturbance under 4 acres to limit mitigation obligations and that grading and design sets are prepared for county review.
The proposal is awaiting an entrance permit; because the site is close to the interstate, the Federal Highway administration and VDOT have asked additional questions about the entrance and deceleration lanes. The developer said they are performing a traffic impact analysis and expect VDOT to determine if deceleration lanes or elongated glides are required and whether entrance locations must be shifted to create separation from exit ramps.
Board members asked about truck capacity, parking, phasing and compliance with wetland limits; the presenter said initial phase parking is limited, fueling stations will be behind the store and the project owner plans to expand in later phases as demand grows. The developer said the planting and grading plans will be submitted to the county after the entrance permit and traffic study conclusions are available.
