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Pickens County approves conditional use permit for Lakeside Valley Vineyards with strict conditions
Summary
The Pickens County planning board approved a conditional‑use permit allowing Lakeside Valley Vineyards to host limited private events alongside its winery, subject to noise, attendance and operational restrictions intended to address neighbor concerns about traffic and road width.
The Pickens County planning board voted to approve a conditional‑use permit for Lakeside Valley Vineyards on a 27‑acre parcel, allowing the farm winery to host private events with specific restrictions intended to limit noise and traffic impacts.
The board’s approval follows a detailed presentation from applicant Susan Anthony and planning staff. Anthony said the venue would be ancillary to a tasting room and vineyard and that she had canvassed neighbors: "We have agreement from at least 6 out of the 10 neighbors," she said, adding that the business model depends on limited events and on‑site residence. Staff described the conditions included in the permit: amplified music must be inside the building (except the ceremony), music…
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