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Commissioners approve Wilkins Memorial Gardens special‑use permit; Walker recuses
Summary
After a quasi‑judicial hearing on May 6, the Board approved a special‑use permit to establish Wilkins Memorial Gardens as a family cemetery; Commissioner Julius Walker recused himself because he is related to the applicant.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a special‑use permit on May 6 to establish Wilkins Memorial Gardens, a family cemetery on property presented by applicants Louis Wilkins, James H. Wilkins and Brandon L. Wilkins.
Chair Ann C. Keyes opened the quasi‑judicial hearing and the Clerk to the Board swore in the Commissioners as the Board of Adjustment and the witnesses. Commissioner Julius Walker disclosed a familial relationship to the applicant and recused himself from participating in the vote. Planning & Safety Director Allen Pittman entered an overlay map of the property into evidence with the Board’s consent.
During the hearing, board members asked procedural and use questions; Mr. Wilkins confirmed the cemetery would be used as a family cemetery and described a block‑payment approach for upkeep. Commissioner John C. Spruill moved to approve the special‑use permit and to file the approval with the Cemetery Commission; Commissioner Carol V. Phelps seconded and the motion carried (four yes votes, one recusal).
The Board closed the hearing and directed that the approved permit be filed with the Cemetery Commission as required. No appeals or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.
