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Planning commission recommends rezoning of 1110 Churchville Avenue to restore single‑family use
Summary
The Staunton Planning Commission voted June 18 to recommend rezoning 1110 Churchville Avenue from B1 local business to R3 medium‑density residential to allow the property to return to single‑family use; the matter will appear on city council’s July 23 agenda.
The Staunton Planning Commission on June 18 recommended that city council rezone 1110 Churchville Avenue from B1 local business district to R3 medium‑density residential so the property can return to single‑family use. Tim Hart, Staunton’s planning manager, told commissioners staff found no outstanding zoning issues and recommended approval.
The property, platted in 1917 and annexed into the city in 1948, contains a single structure that staff believe originated as a residence and later converted to commercial use. "This property was platted in 1917 ... it appears that that structure was originally used as a single family home," Hart said during the staff report. Hart noted prior rezonings of Churchville Avenue had repeatedly treated the parcel as business because of its commercial use history.
Applicant William McCallister, who identified himself at the podium, said he bought the house earlier this year and intends to use it as a residence or rental. "I'm just pretty much put the request in ... to change this from business to residential so I can use it as a residence or rental property," McCallister said.
Commission discussion touched on nearby inconsistent parcel zoning noted in assessor records and the removal of a former commercial sign. A commissioner asked whether the Warner Insurance sign remained; staff confirmed the sign had been removed. On a motion finding the rezoning would serve "public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice," the commission voted in the affirmative on a roll call; the clerk recorded affirmative responses and the chair announced the motion carried.
Staff said the item will be scheduled on the Staunton City Council agenda for Thursday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m. If council approves the rezoning, a building permit will be required to change the occupancy group from business to residential.
The planning commission’s recommendation to council was the meeting’s formal action; the commission did not place additional conditions beyond the standard building‑permit requirements.
