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Family proposes phased event venue in Madison County; panel sends case to planning commission

Madison County Planning Commission · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Owners Leonard and Lori Peters, represented by Steven Found, presented a phased plan for an event venue at 868 Novum Church Road. Staff and stakeholders raised wastewater, access, traffic and noise issues; the panel voted to forward the application to the planning commission.

Owners Leonard and Lori Peters, represented by agent Steven Found, presented an exploratory application for a special-permit event venue on a 152.624-acre A-1 property at 868 Novum Church Road. After questions from staff, VDOT and emergency responders, the panel voted to forward the case to the planning commission for formal review.

Found described a low-density, nature-focused venue intended for single-day events such as weddings and said the applicants planned a phased rollout: phase 1 would rely on tents and temporary amenities (porta-potties) with utilities and parking put in place, while a…

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