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auto sales in the tourist-oriented area between the village and Shenandoah National Park wanted the safety measure of a special-permit requirement. That concern led the Smiths to withdraw their original application and reapply with the change.

Citizens had a sufficient chance to comment publicly on the amendment at the Planning Commission’s meeting on May 16, said Hampton District Commissioner Alvin Henry.

They took it upon themselves to go behind the scenes and twist the supervisors’ arms, the planning commission members’ arms and circumvent this thing,” he said.

“We voted on it last month and it was the right way, the proper way” he continued. This is not the way to do government, this is not the way to do things in Rappahannock County.”

Commission Chairman Charles Strittmatter, who represents the Wakefield District, also said he was disappointed.

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