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After lengthy public debate, board approves Summit Academy special-use permit amid safety concerns
Summary
Following an extended public hearing with divided neighborhood input over traffic, safety and environmental concerns, the board approved a special-use permit for Summit Academy (capped at 350 students) with staff conditions. The vote was 5 in favor, 1 against and 1 abstention.
The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 22 to approve a special-use permit for Summit Academy on Gordon Road (SUP23-0005) after hours of public testimony that included both strong neighborhood opposition and supporters from the school community.
Staff said the proposal covers roughly 29.8 acres for a private school with a maximum enrollment of 350 students, significant on-site queuing and circulation to avoid off-site stacking, an emergency access onto Gordon Road, and…
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