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Applicants withdraw special-exception request for proposed event venue; staff notes reapplication requirements
Summary
Matthew and Catherine Daniel withdrew a pending special-exception application for a special event venue at 227 Still House Drive; staff told the Commission any future attempt would require a new application, a commercial certificate of occupancy and likely amendments to plans based on outside-agency feedback, even though VDOT approval had been obtained.
An application by Matthew and Catherine Daniel for a special exception to develop a special event venue (tax map 47-A-30) was withdrawn prior to the June 10 Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioners asked whether the applicants could continue with the existing application or would have to submit a new one. Neil Whitmore (Office of Community Development) said the Daniels would need to submit a new application if they sought the special exception again because external agencies (building, health, VDOT) had outstanding review items that would likely require amendments to the plans, including entrance and parking improvements. Mr. Whitmore also said that prior to reapplying the structure would need to obtain a commercial certificate of occupancy rather than remain under a residential certificate.
Commissioner Anthony Subrizi noted that the applicants had VDOT approval but had not completed coordination with other agencies. Staff confirmed that processes with external departments are separate from the Office of Community Development and that the applicants had not completed those steps.
Why it matters: A withdrawal means the county will not act on the application now; a future resubmittal will require a new application, revised plans, and a commercial certificate of occupancy, which may affect timelines and costs for the Daniels.
What’s next: Applicants may resubmit with any amended plans and required external-agency approvals; staff advised the Commission about typical agency coordination steps.
