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Peter and Catherine Salvano wish to open an art, gift and jewelry shop at the comer of Fodderstack Road and Route 522. The Salvanos want an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance approved by the Board of Supervisors allowing this use. The planning commission first must recommend approval or denial before the supervisors make their decision.
The Salvanos asked to postpone the matter until the next commission meeting because they were unable to attend. The commission discussed the matter and let the public speak at this meeting, but postponed deciding their recommendation until next month’s meeting.
The proposal is recommended for approval by the County Administrator John McCarthy. But both Sheriff Larry Sherertz and the Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Squad submitted letters to the commission expressing concern about traffic safety and increased congestion.
Several residents of Flint Hill, including a number of business owners, spoke against the idea too. Opponents all cited concern that the shop would generate traffic, that the fairly large sign would obscure visibility at an already dangerous intersection, and that the parking may not be sufficient.
Several commissioners and citizens said they were worried about spot zoning diluting the intent of the zoning code too.
Not all agreed. “The comprehensive plan says we want to concentrate commercial activity in the villages. This is an existing structure, wanting an accepted use,” commissioner Alvin Heniy offered.
Discussion will resume at the next meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse on October 19th.
Bill Kossler can be reached at bkossler@timespapers.com
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