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Commissioners approve two special‑use permits, including temporary family apartment with conditions
Summary
The Board approved a Special Use for Tracy Nakamura to add 2.2 acres and a Special Use for the D’Addabbo family to permit a temporary apartment for dependent relatives in an existing shop; the D’Addabbo approval included commissioner discussion of enforcement and suggested inspection or occupancy conditions.
During the June 1 session the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved two Special Use permits presented by Planning & Zoning Administrator Bridget Felmley.
The Board approved a Special Use application for Tracy Nakamura (925 Pringle Road) to add approximately 2.2 acres to a current one‑acre property. Felmley said the application met Planning & Zoning requirements; Commissioners moved and carried the approval.
Felmley also presented a Special Use recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission for the D’Addabbo family to permit a temporary apartment for dependent relatives within an existing shop structure. Commissioners questioned enforcement and how the temporary nature of the use would be handled after the family members no longer occupied the space. “So, if you… it is not required by the ordinance… it doesn’t say how you're supposed to enforce that,” Prosecuting Attorney True Pearce said, explaining enforcement typically arises from P&Z conditions or complaints. Commissioner Gordon Wilkerson suggested adding inspection or documentation conditions; Pearce said that while conditions can be added, enforcement could hinge on complaints unless specific procedures are established.
Commissioner Jim Harberd moved to approve the D’Addabbo Special Use for Samuel J. and Lauren A. D’Addabbo; Wilkerson seconded and the motion carried.
Next steps: P&Z will record approvals and noted conditions associated with the D’Addabbo permit. The Board did not amend county code during this meeting; Pearce advised that clearer enforcement language could be added in future code revisions if the commissioners choose to pursue it.
