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Council approves special use permit for self-storage on Old Abingdon Highway
Summary
City Council approved Special Use Permit #02-2024 for a self-storage facility at parcel 263-A-16 on Old Abingdon Highway, following staff and Planning Commission recommendation and council discussion about traffic access and required site permits.
Bristol City Council voted 5-0 on Nov. 26 to grant Special Use Permit #02-2024, permitting a self-storage facility at parcel 263-A-16 on Old Abingdon Highway.
Director of Community Development Jay Detrick presented the application by Greg Johnson and explained that storage units in a B-3 General Business District require a special use permit. Detrick said the Planning Commission recommended approval after a joint public hearing and that notices to adjoining property owners had been sent in accordance with city code.
Councilmembers discussed site-specific issues. Councilmember Anthony Farnum and Councilmember Neal Osborne said the property has been vacant for a long time and that storage is an appropriate use. Vice Mayor Jake Holmes and Mayor Becky Nave acknowledged public concerns about traffic and asked for careful attention to access and traffic management. Mr. Detrick confirmed that vehicular access will follow VDOT standards, that the Public Works Director’s recommendations had been passed to the applicant, and that erosion, sediment and stormwater permits would be required during site development.
Councilmember Neal Osborne moved to approve the special use permit; Councilmember Anthony Farnum seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.
The permit allows the specific storage use to proceed under the city’s zoning code; details of access, grading and building design will be finalized in the site plan and permitting process.
