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Pawcat planners recommend approval for Hume gallery to add farm‑store use
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to forward a special‑exception amendment that would allow an art gallery in Hume to add a retail farm store selling locally sourced food items; the applicant reported a pop‑up trial produced no noticeable traffic increase.
The Pawcat County Planning Commission voted Jan. 21 to forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors for SPEX‑25‑025777, which would allow a retail 'farm store' to be added to an existing adaptive‑use art gallery at 5047 Leeds Manor Road in Hume.
Applicant and use: Applicant Brett Ludden (speaking for himself and his wife, Hailey Sykes) said the gallery opened after a 2021 adaptive‑use approval and, while successful as a community venue, has not generated enough revenue to cover operating costs. Ludden said partnering with Remnant Farm Store (operators Stephanie and Adam) has allowed a pop‑up test over the past month that he described as "a great success," with "no material increase in traffic." He said the proposed retail use would sell essential, locally sourced foods — "bread, a variety of meat products, things like olive oil, pastas... milk... and vegetables" — and would help Hume residents avoid a 15‑mile trip to Marshall or Warrenton for staples.
Staff and conditions: Staff (Miss Worley) told the commission the site has four standard spaces and one accessible parking space, noted the applicants anticipate about 20 vehicle trips per day based on their experience, and described proposed conditions matching the prior 2021 approval, including hours of 8 a.m.–9 p.m., no exterior building changes, and outdoor display language revised to mirror the zoning ordinance.
Outcome and next steps: The commission closed the public hearing and voted to forward SPEX‑25‑025777 with a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors; the Board will consider final approval at a future meeting in February.
