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By DAPHNE McCULLOUGH Rappahannock New Staff Writer
Objections to the proposed rezoning for Amissville from agricutlure to residential business finally surfaced at >• last Wednesday’s Planning Commission meeting but the opposition came eight months too late to affect the Planners’ decision.
A contingent from Amissville attended the advertised public hearing on the rezoning in January, offered suggestions, and indicated support—or at least no opposition—to the proposal. The Planners then voted unanimously to recommend rezoning to the Supervisors.
Last Wednesday, Capt. Luther Stuart asked the Planners what purpose would be served by rezoning.
Chairman Herbert Barksdale answered that the Supervisors felt the town needed established boundaries.
“What good is it going to do Amissville?” asked Capt. Stuart. He noted that the town’s rural delivery service and post office address extended into Fauquier and Culpeper Counties. “I see no reason to make a definite outline for Amissville,” he stated.
Planner Dave Fannon explained that the rezoning proposal was “sort of an attempt to confine development to the villages themselves rather than having it dotted all over the countryside.”
Business District Proposed
“Then it would be better to make it a business district rather than a residential district,” countered Capt. Stuart. He maintained that
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