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Planning commission recommends special-exception permit for Lee Highway storage facility with lighting and road‑maintenance conditions

Washington County Planning Commission · August 26, 2024
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Summary

The Washington County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special-exception permit for a proposed 3.56‑acre, unmanned self‑storage facility near 25139 Lee Highway, conditioned on downcast lighting and either developer maintenance of the Pilgrim Lane approach or a cost‑sharing agreement with landowners.

The Washington County Planning Commission on a unanimous vote recommended approval of a special‑exception permit for a proposed self‑storage development on about 3.56 acres at the intersection of Lee Highway (US Route 11) and Pilgrim Lane.

The developer proposes four buildings — two smaller units (one listed as 150 by 30, two at about 180 by 32) and a larger building (about 80 by 200) — as an unmanned, 24/7 facility. Staff noted the project will require an approved stormwater plan and a VDOT commercial entrance permit before building permits can be issued. The applicant estimated a traffic increase of roughly five cars per day and said the facility does not require water service; power will be taken from the Lee Highway side.

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