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Board approves right-of-way vacation and a short-term rental SUP; planning commission recommendations followed
Summary
The board approved a 50-foot right-of-way vacation requested by a property owner whose driveway encroaches into county right-of-way and approved a special-use permit for a short-term rental (Rustic Rustburg LLC) at 1562 Bethany Road; both actions followed unanimous or near-unanimous planning-commission recommendations.
During the meeting the board handled several planning items with limited debate. Planning staff presented a right-of-way vacation request to remove a 50-foot dedication that interfered with an applicant's driveway; the planning commission had unanimously recommended approval and the board granted the vacation. Applicant Nathan Rhodes described driveway access issues and asked that the county relinquish the unused right-of-way to resolve setback and tree-removal obligations.
The board also considered a special-use permit (PL-26-109) to allow a short-term rental at 1562 Bethany Road. Applicant Sandra Baker described the property (three bedrooms, remodeled kitchen, owner-managed hosting and not listed on major commercial platforms) and said the owners will manage the residence locally. A resident and a planning-commission member spoke in support; the planning commission recommended approval with conditions and the board approved the permit by voice vote.
