Re-Store'N Station

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Restore 'N Station is a local franchise of gas stations with one store in operation near Scottsville and another in the planning stages in Crozet at the intersection of Rockfish Gap Turnpike and Freetown Lane.

Crozet controversy

The preliminary site plan for the proposed Crozet is for a 5,750 square foot two story commercial building on about 4 acres. The first floor would accomodate the gas station and convenience store, with a second story office. Because the zoning on the property is highway commercial, the development could proceed despite being outside the county's growth area. The site plan was later reduced to 4,750 square feet[1].

However, County regulations require a special use permit because the station initially intended to use slightly more than 400 gallons per acre per day. The property formerly had access to public water, but that right was lost when a previous structure was torn down to make way for the station[2]. Jo Higgins, representing the developer, appealed this to the Board of Zoning Appeals on June 1, 2010 but was denied on a 4-0 vote[1].

Staff recommended approval of the permit, as long as a flow-monitoring device was installed to keep the gas station from drawing down more than allowed. However, the Planning Commission denied the permit in June 2010. They did so after neighbors expressed concern their wells would be in danger due to overuse.

In response, Jo Higgins sent a letter to Ron Higgins that stated a special device would be installed to ensure that the store used no more than 400 gallons a day. This initially satisfied Chief of Zoning Ron Higgins[3], but he changed his mind nine days later and issued a new determination that indicates the gas station would need a special use permit to go forward[4].

The Board of Supervisors is expected to make a determination at its meeting on October 13, 2010[citation needed].


Timeline

  • October 13, 2008: Jo Higgins submits preliminary site plan
  • November 17, 2009: Ron Higgins issues determination that a special use permit will be required for site plan to be approved
  • June 1, 2010: Board of Zoning Appeals
  • June 8, 2010: Preliminary site plan comes before Planning Commission.
  • October 13, 2010: Board of Supervisors expected to rule on whether a special use permit is required.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Web. BZA Rejects Appeals Over ReStoreN Station, Crozet Gazette, June 3, 2010, retrieved September 28, 2010.
  2. Web. Planning Commission opposes water permit for Crozet gas station proposal, Bridget Lynn, Charlottesville Tomorrow, June 10, 2010, retrieved September 28, 2010.
  3. Web. [ ], Ronald L. Higgins, Chief of Zoning, Official Determination - Restore-N-Station - Revised Proposal to Limit Water Use, Albemarle County, August 19, 2010, retrieved September 28, 2010.
  4. Web. [ ], Ronald L. Higgins, Chief of Zoning, Official Determination - Restore-N-Station - Revised Proposal to Limit Water Use, Albemarle County, August 27, 2010, retrieved September 28, 2010.

External links

Staff report for June 8, 2010 Planning Commission meeting