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Hanover planners recommend approval for Wag Haven rezoning to allow veteran veterinary clinic

Hanover County Planning Commission · August 21, 2025
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Summary

At its August meeting, the Hanover County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of REZ2025-00006 (Wag Haven LLC) to allow a 6,322 sq ft veteran veterinary clinic on a 2.95-acre site, subject to 15 proffers including traffic improvements proffered to satisfy VDOT.

The Hanover County Planning Commission on its August agenda recommended approval of rezoning case REZ2025-00006, clearing the way for a proposed veteran veterinary clinic on a 2.95-acre parcel at the intersection of West Haven Drive and Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Staff told commissioners the property is currently zoned B-1 (neighborhood business) with prior proffers from a 1992 rezoning that limited structures to 3,000 square feet. The applicant proposed a new building of 6,322 square feet while retaining an existing on-site art gallery; staff said the proposal requires an amendment to the proffers to permit the larger veterinary facility.

The staff presentation listed 15 revised proffers covering site layout, permitted uses and controls. Among the commitments: a prohibition on drive-through banks;…

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