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Washington County supervisors approve Clifton Stewart Rentals special‑exception for self‑storage
Summary
After a public hearing and one public speaker in favor, the Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a special‑exception permit for Clifton Stewart Rentals to build up to four self‑storage buildings on roughly 3.56 acres on Lee Highway, with the planning commission having recommended conditions on lighting and road maintenance.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a special‑exception permit for Clifton Stewart Rentals to locate self‑storage warehouses on approximately 3.56 acres across from 25139 Lee Highway at the intersection with Pilgrim Lane.
At a public hearing, county planner Mr. Richardson described the proposal as six tax lots in the B‑2 business zoning district in the Madison Magisterial District and said the applicant proposed up to four buildings, including one larger climate‑controlled building. Richardson said the planning commission recommended approval on a 6–0 vote, with two conditions: that all exterior lighting be downcast and that the developer either maintain the section of Pilgrim Lane abutting the project or enter an agreement with neighboring owners to share maintenance costs.
Jimmy Stewart, who identified himself with Clifton Stewart Rentals, told the board the developer will install utility sleeves when cutting the private road for entrances and will perform entrance paving and long‑term maintenance. "We'll do it ourselves," Stewart said, describing plans to pave and overlay the private entrance and to maintain the private segment of Pilgrim Lane from their property line.
A supervisor who said he had worked with Stewart for more than 20 years moved to approve the special exception; Randy Pennington seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote. The transcript does not record a roll‑call tally or any amendments to the planning commission's recommended conditions.
The planning packet and staff presentation noted adjacent uses including a church and residences to the south, vacant land across Route 11 to the west, and other storage facilities nearby. The developer's plans in the packet showed building materials and colors consistent with his previous projects.
Next steps identified in the board discussion included ensuring the developer complies with the planning commission conditions, particularly the downcast lighting and a road‑maintenance agreement or arrangement for Pilgrim Lane. The board did not schedule additional public hearings on the matter during the meeting.
