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Madison County denies zoning change and related special-use permit to allow a residence in B‑1 at 27 Jacks Shop Rd.
Summary
The Madison County Board of Supervisors on June 3 denied a proposed zoning-text amendment to allow single-family residences in the B‑1 district and then denied a related special-use permit to convert a business at 27 Jacks Shop Rd. The board split on the amendment but voted 5‑0 to deny the permit.
MADISON, Va. — The Madison County Board of Supervisors denied a zoning-text amendment and a related special-use permit on June 3 that would have allowed a single‑family residence in the B‑1 business district at 27 Jacks Shop Road.
The applicant, represented by Evans Oakerson, said the conversion of the existing office was intended to provide housing for a family member and noted neighboring parcels include residences. Planning staff offered no additional comment during the hearing. Vice‑Chairman James Jewett said changing the B‑1 rules for one situation risked setting an undesirable precedent and could conflict with the Comprehensive Plan’s long‑term vision for the Route 29 corridor; Chairman Carty Yowell echoed concerns about preserving commercial zoning for economic development.
The Board first voted to deny ZOA‑02‑26‑02, the proposed ordinance amendment, on a 3‑2 vote (Aye: Yowell, Jewett, Sharman; Nay: Buchanan, Snider). After noting that denial, the Board then voted 5‑0 to deny SUP‑02‑26‑02, the special‑use permit application to convert the building at tax map 55‑24 (27 Jacks Shop Rd., about 3.567 acres) into a single‑family detached residence.
The Board’s action leaves in place the current Madison County Code of Ordinances, Appendix 1, Article 8, which does not permit single‑family detached residences in B‑1 by right or by special‑use permit. County staff and the Board suggested alternative avenues for the owner to consider, including applying for a residential unit within the primary structure under existing provisions if appropriate.
No members of the public spoke during the hearings on these items. The Board’s votes conclude the applications as presented; the applicant may pursue other zoning avenues if they choose.
