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Board to hold May public hearing on special-use permit for guided rappelling at Golden Rock Campground
Summary
The Board set a public hearing for May 18, 2026, on an SUP application from Checkers LLC/Downriver Adventure Company to operate guided rappelling trips at Golden Rock Campground (9751 US Hwy 340 N, Rileyville, tax map 8-(A)-103); the Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0.
Zoning Administrator Tracy Clatterbuck introduced a special-use permit application from Checkers LLC/Downriver Adventure Company, represented by Mark Harris, requesting permission to operate commercial guided rappelling trips at Golden Rock Campground (9751 US Hwy 340 N, Rileyville; tax map 8-(A)-103).
Clatterbuck said the Planning Commission recommended approval of the SUP application by a 5-0 vote at its March 25, 2026 meeting. Staff requested the Board hold a public hearing on the application at the May 18, 2026 regular meeting and provide notice under Va. Code §15.2-2204. Supervisor Ryan Cubbage moved to schedule the hearing and direct staff to provide notice; Supervisor Susan Kile seconded. The motion carried with five ayes and one abstention (Supervisor Jeremy Baldwin).
No final decision on the SUP was made at the April 6 meeting; the scheduled May 18 public hearing will allow public comment before the Board acts.
