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(Continued from Page 2) co-op was definitely in Sperryville’s residential business district and that the property historically has been in business use. “Anything done there would be an improvement," he said, stating his support for issuance of the special use permit. In regard to noise, he reminded the BZA that the earlier special use permit granted at the same location involved a noise-producing cabinet business while the coop had noise, traffic and odors from fertilizer and feed associated with its operation. “The building was on the site a long time before there were any houses in that area,” he said, adding that Johnson's request meets all the qualifications for approval in a residential business district. Body and paint shops are operated in Amissville and Hint Hill, Luke said, noting that no one from those communities has ever called him to complain about noise.
“They probably thought you wouldn’t do anything about it,” Gardiner rejoined.
If Schaefer buys the property and cleans up the 'sitwu Lilke continued, the value off his'property for tak ’ purposes won’t go up until the next reassessment six years from now. “But the fair market value of his property would immediately increase!” the supervisor chairman announced.
“I realize my tax rate is low” because of the ruined building across the street. Schaefer responded. "But if this permit is granted, it will lower the value of my property and others in the area even further," he said, adding that he would have no objections to a reevaluation of his house and lot, should the co-op site be cleaned up.
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