Land-use session rejects or defers multiple applications; Barkett solar withdrawn

Jun 23, 2026

During a joint land-use session the Planning Commission and Board considered several special exceptions and Commission Permit requests, including a OneEnergy/Veronia solar proposal and convenience-store/special-exception requests; the Barkett Solar applicant withdrew its application earlier in the day and the record shows denials or deferrals for other applications as noted in the minutes.

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The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission conducted a joint evening land-use session June 23 to consider several Commission Permit and Special Exception requests, including a OneEnergy/Veronia solar project, convenience-store and large-format retail proposals.

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