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Votes at a glance: Planning Commission actions forwarded to Board of Supervisors July 21
Summary
At its June 9 meeting the Franklin County Planning Commission recommended denial of a short‑term rental at 1892 Morewood Road and recommended approval of a STEM education center at 55 Woodman Road and a car wash rezoning in Westlake; all actions were forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for a July 21, 2026 hearing.
The Franklin County Planning Commission completed three formal recommendations on June 9 and will forward all three to the Board of Supervisors for a July 21, 2026 hearing.
Summary of commission actions:
1) 1892 Morewood Road (Tax Parcel #0150600700) — Special‑use permit for a short‑term tourist rental: Motion to deny passed 7‑0. Staff had recommended approval with six conditions; the commission cited driveway access, parking, and safety concerns.
2) 55 Woodman Road (Tax Parcel #0540007800) — Special‑use permit for a private STEM education center and future testing center: Motion to recommend approval with five staff conditions passed 7‑0. VDH and VDOT reviews were noted as prerequisites for operation.
3) Lot 13 Westlake Village (Tax Parcel #0300000103H) — Zoning map amendment to allow a car wash and repeal certain 2024 proffers: Motion to recommend approval with six proffers passed 7‑0. Applicant-supplied trip data showed reductions in weekday and peak trips compared with the prior 2024 approval.
Each recommendation will be considered by the Board of Supervisors on July 21, 2026.
