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Teen project and family seek approval for ‘Mega Mini Golf’ in Courthouse Village Center
Summary
A family sought a conditional-use permit to operate a 1.4-acre mini-golf business at 3945 Cumberland Road as a senior project for a recent high-school graduate; staff recommended approval with conditions including buffers, VDOT compliance and refuse handling.
The planning commission heard a staff presentation and public comment on CUP26-01, an application for Mega Mini Golf at 3945 Cumberland Road. Staff said the parcel is zoned R‑2, the CUP acreage is 1.4 acres of a 3.4-acre parcel, and staff recommended approval with conditions covering the site plan, preservation of natural vegetative buffers, compliance with federal/state/local regulations for septic/well/electrical, refuse disposal, VDOT-required entrance improvements and standard CUP enforcement provisions.
Family members and community supporters described the project as a student-led enterprise and a family service to the county. Applicant representatives said Jeffrey (a recent graduate) and Daniel built and ran the course as a senior project and that they paused public operations after learning a CUP was required. A local school principal (speaker 10) praised the family and said Jeffrey is beloved by the school community. Applicant Fred Murrell (listed in the staff packet as Murrell; the speaker identified himself during public comment) said the course has hosted seniors and school groups for free and asked for the commission’s support. Commissioners congratulated the applicants and asked staff to ensure VDOT sight-distance and a possible speed study are addressed.
