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Board approves large contractor storage yard, warehouse concept on Ball Drive
Summary
After a presentation by the applicant and questions about traffic and environmental safeguards, the supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a large warehouse and outdoor contractor storage yard at 444 Ball Drive with screening, lighting, and site‑plan conditions.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit for a contractor storage yard and a large indoor warehouse concept at 444 Ball Drive during its Jan. 20 meeting.
Applicant representatives from Lingerfelt Development described a conceptual plan for a roughly 328,000‑square‑foot indoor warehouse and two outdoor storage yards totaling about 21.76 acres on a site already zoned industrial. The applicant said the first building would be built on a speculative basis to attract an industrial user; the firm said it expects minimal truck impact and roughly 30 employees for an initial building, and noted the site is compliant with the county comprehensive plan for industrial uses.
Planning staff recommended conditional approval with standard site‑plan requirements, screening and landscape standards, fully shielded lighting, and screened mechanical equipment. Engineering and the applicant said further VDOT review would be used to address sight‑distance and turning‑movement needs; the applicant’s engineer said right‑turn lanes and traffic warrants would be studied as necessary.
Neighbors raised questions about road capacity and heavy construction traffic; the applicant said it would work with VDOT to mitigate impacts. The Board approved the CUP with the conditions recommended by planning and staff.
Next steps: applicant to prepare a site plan in compliance with Warren County code and secure required VDOT and environmental approvals prior to building permits.
