Planning Commission recommends approval of two accessory-family CUPs; both move to Board of Supervisors Feb. 3

The Goochland County Planning Commission recommended approval of two conditional use permit applications at its Dec. 18 meeting and forwarded both to the Board of Supervisors with 5–0 votes.

CU2025010: Ricky and Terry Bridal — Ben Ellis, county planner, summarized the application for a detached accessory family housing unit on about 3.7 acres at 250 Hawktown Road in District 3. Staff described standard conditions including use limitations (occupancy by family members only), a prohibition on separate rental/short‑term rental, public-safety conditions (emergency access), and a 10‑year permit expiration with renewal options. The applicant and staff said a community meeting was held with four attendees who were supportive. A commissioner moved to recommend approval subject to the draft conditions; the motion passed on a five‑zero vote. The case is tentatively scheduled before the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 3, 2026.

CU20250009: Joseph Lilly — Adam Barber, planning staff, presented a CUP to build a detached accessory family housing unit on roughly 20 acres (tax map number 1816040) in District 1. Staff summarized seven standard conditions (occupancy restrictions, no short‑term rental, smoke/carbon-monoxide detectors, emergency-vehicle access, a 10‑year permit term and notification requirements on transfer). A motion to recommend approval (subject to conditions) was seconded and passed on a five‑zero vote; the case is also tentatively scheduled for the Feb. 3 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Why it matters: Planning Commission recommendations are advisory to the Board of Supervisors; the Board will consider the permits and any conditions before final action. Both applications were recommended with standard public‑safety and occupancy conditions meant to limit use and require safety measures.

What happened next: With no other new or unfinished business, the commission adjourned the meeting.