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The building will replace an existing tool shed with a two-story 24-foot square building with storage space and some living 6pace in the lower level and more living space in the upstairs level.
“We want to make it look like a small house,” Philip Johnson said. “I understand the requirement that the living space not exceed 800 square feet. My intention is not to create a second house. It’s on my property, close to my house.” He said the new building will share his well but may require a separate septic system.
He said his brother would not be using the apartment as his full-time residence “initially,” but he hoped to be living in it full-time in the near future.
Sid Gottleib, who represents the BZA on the Planning Commission, asked County Administrator John McCarthy if the conditions for a family apartment required it to be used full time.
“I wonder if that wasn’t the intent of the Board of ' Supervisors,” ^r. McCarthy replied, “but there’s nothing in the ordinance about it.” v
John Clark Jr.’s motion to recommend approval subject to Health Department approval passed unanimously.
Douglas and Eloise Weaver also received a recommendation of approval for their Mountain View Farm bed and breakfast located on Route 707 near Slate Mills. The bedrooms will be located inside the existing house, with three rental bedrooms upstairs and one to be located in the basement. Mr. Weaver said that space is currently unfinished, and he hopes to make it into a “rustic suite” with its own outside entrance.
Mike Massie, who represents the Board of Supervisors on the Planning Commission, asked about how the parking would be screened from the road.
“One of the largest holly trees in the state of Virginia screens it pretty well,” Mr. Weaver said.
The planners voted to recommend approval subject to Virginia Department of Transportation and health department approval.
Wayne and Dorothy Weller also won approval for a three room bed and breakfast to be located in their existing house in Old Hollow. Planner Sharon Pierce pointed out that the house is the one where, in April 1988, a kidnapper and his hostages were discovered hiding. TTie kidnapper was shot and killed by an FBI sharpshooter as he walked to a helicopter parked in the field in front of the farmhouse.
The Wellers said they had bought the house in April and moved into it in October. They said it had four bedSee
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