Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Short Term Rentals topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Supervisors deny six‑bedroom short‑term rental at 240 Ryan Road after resident concerns
Summary
The board denied Special Use Permit 26-04-03 for a six-bedroom short-term rental at 240 Ryan Road following resident concerns and board members' questions about safety, neighbor notice and cell coverage; the denial was unanimous.
The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors on May 26 denied Special Use Permit 26-04-03 for a six-bedroom short-term rental at 240 Ryan Road.
Supervisor Mark Dotson said the Planning Commission reviewed the request thoroughly and noted substantial resident concerns. Supervisor David Ferguson said he has "would like them to be updated and reviewed and consider how they affect all citizens," expressed concern that the unit was originally approved for four bedrooms and that adding two more bedrooms increases neighborhood impacts; he cited a recent short-term rental fire and limited cell phone coverage in the area and said some localities require landlines for safety. Supervisor Dotson moved to deny the permit, Supervisor Steve Baker seconded, and the board voted unanimously to deny the request.
The board recorded the denial by roll-call vote; the minutes do not specify alternative conditions or an appeal path in the meeting text.
