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Board approves rezoning for 24-lot subdivision near Westwood Drive
Summary
The Bedford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved rezoning RZ25-0005 to convert about 1.3 acres of C‑1 to R‑1, allowing a 24‑lot single‑family subdivision adjacent to Westwood Drive; planning staff said the Planning Commission recommended approval 6–0 and the applicant said the development will use public water and private septic.
Abigail Currington, a planner with Bedford County’s Division of Planning, told the board the applicant seeks to rezone the C‑1 portion of two parcels (RPC 13602200 and 1360200) to R‑1 to allow a 24‑lot single‑family subdivision. Currington said the C‑1 portion comprises about 1.3 acres and the Planning Commission recommended approval 6–0 following a November public hearing.
Applicant Bill Lane, an engineer representing the applicant, said one parcel is roughly 11 acres and the combined property totals about 18 acres; the project would be served by public water and private septic. "It shows 24 lots that would be developed with single family dwellings," Lane said during his presentation.
During board discussion, one supervisor said he is "not a fan of half acre parcels" and would prefer larger lots to allow future expansion of homes; another supervisor representing the district said he had no objection and moved to approve the rezoning. The motion to adopt RZ25‑0005 passed by recorded vote with the named supervisors and the chair voting yes.
The rezoning approval does not include voluntary proffers, and staff noted that proffers cannot be offered after the Board of Supervisors public hearing begins. The board did not attach additional conditions beyond standard site‑plan and ordinance requirements.
The item now proceeds under the county’s standard site‑plan and subdivision review processes, where engineering and utility details will be reviewed before permits are issued.
