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Powhatan commission backs proffer amendment allowing Cleanstone contractor facility on Anderson Highway
Summary
The planning commission unanimously recommended approval of a proffer amendment permitting a 16,000‑square‑foot contractor’s office/warehouse and associated improvements at 2620 Anderson Highway, with proffers preserving cross‑access, a 100‑foot turn/storage lane and a future bicycle/pedestrian right‑of‑way.
The Powhatan Planning Commission on July 7 voted unanimously to recommend approval of a proffer amendment allowing Cleanstone Construction to develop a 16,000‑square‑foot contractor’s office, warehouse and accessory storage on a 3.66‑acre Commerce Center parcel at 2620 Anderson Highway.
Planning Director Webb explained the amendment replaces a previously approved automotive repair conceptual plan from 2023 and retains or strengthens transportation proffers, interparcel connectivity and an eight‑foot right‑of‑way dedication for a future bicycle/pedestrian facility. Webb told the commission the applicant revised proffers to respond to VDOT comments and retained a minimum 100‑foot right‑turn storage lane and 100‑foot taper while allowing final entrance design to be reviewed during the site‑plan stage.
Anne Miller, a planner representing the applicant, said the applicant ‘‘agreed with staff’s analysis and the proffer conditions as written’’ and confirmed the team will work with VDOT on any access‑management spacing requirements. In public comment, Carl Schwendeman urged the county to ask the developer to build a five‑foot VDOT‑standard sidewalk where the proffers currently show an eight‑foot pedestrian path.
After brief discussion about VDOT spacing and pedestrian facilities, Commissioner 13 moved to recommend approval of case 26‑01‑PA as presented; the motion passed 5–0 on roll call. Staff noted fire and rescue and VDOT review will continue during site plan review, and that any final entrance design and traffic improvements remain subject to VDOT and county engineering approval.
