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Commission approves pattern-book accessory building for automotive shop at Route 60/Ballesville Road
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a design development pattern book for an accessory building for Stroud Ventures at Tax Map 22-18D, conditioned on planting three large evergreen trees to obscure views from Route 60; commissioners asked about colors and screening during the brief review.
The Powhatan County Planning Commission approved a pattern-book application that would allow Stroud Ventures to build an accessory structure at an automotive repair property at the corner of Ballesville Road and Route 60.
Planner Sean Clendening reviewed elevations and site orientation, noting the new structure would sit behind an existing building and be mostly screened by existing vegetation. Staff recommended approval with the condition that the applicant plant three "Green Giant" evergreen trees in the clearing at the Route 60 frontage to further obscure views of the building from the road. A commissioner asked about exterior colors; staff explained the applicant had pre-ordered some materials, which accounted for a difference between the application colors and the proposed elevations.
A motion to recommend approval in accordance with the zoning code language was made and seconded; the roll-call vote supported the recommendation and the motion passed.
Next steps: the application will move forward under the conditions discussed; staff will follow up on the landscaping condition.
