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Public hearing
well attended
By Galen C. McBride
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
Nearly two dozen town residents attended the Washington Town Council meeting last week which opened with two public hearings for special use permits. The council, led by Vice Mayor Steve Critzer, reviewed applications from the Historical Society and Foster Harris House Bed and Breakfast.
The Historical Society requested approval to move the existing building closer to the street and add a new three-story addition to the rear of the building. Foster Harris House owner Olivia Byam Sought k side-yard exception to allow construction of a deck. Both applications had been approved by the Architectural Review Board and the zoning office. As a member of the board of directors of the Historical Society, treasurer Louise Van Dort disqualified herself from voting on that project due to potential conflict of interest.
Discussion concerning the Historical Society building centered on parking issues, drainfield capacity, and future use of the building. Allison Lowry, environmental health specialist, notified County Administrator John McCarthy, that the new addition “will cause no additional stress to the existing (septic) system." The council approved both applications.
Treasurer's report
Van Dort presented the year’s final monthly report. Total consolidated assets, including Washington Waterworks accounts, came to $252,555.37. At her request, the council approved a motion to dispose of the final budget.
Wastewater Committee
Charles Tompkins, chairman of the
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