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Amherst supervisors approve special exception for a four-bay auto repair shop on Route 29 Business
Summary
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors approved Special Exception 2026-037 for a four-bay, 3,200 sq ft automotive repair shop at 3362 South Amherst Highway with conditions including screening, no outdoor storage and limited hours; staff flagged proximity to residential property as the main concern.
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors voted to approve Special Exception 2026-037 on March 17 to allow a four-bay, 3,200-square-foot automotive repair garage at 3362 South Amherst Highway, the site of the former LSE Antiques building. Staff recommended the board attach conditions to limit impacts on nearby homes and the board adopted those conditions by voice vote.
County planner Mr. Casey told the board the site is zoned B-2 (general commercial) and sits in a transition area between commercial development on Route 29 Business and adjacent single-family residential neighborhoods. He said the proposal includes 11 spaces for vehicles awaiting repair, four…
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