James City County Denies Self-Storage Permit; Potential Funding Lost
What happened
James City County supervisors voted 3–2 to deny a special-use permit for a 51,000-square-foot self-storage facility proposed by Landtech Resources, Inc. The decision followed a public hearing where residents expressed concerns regarding traffic and neighborhood character. Landtech Resources, Inc. had outlined plans to pay $5,000 annually to the condominium association and $50,000 to the county for open-space purposes.
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Why it matters
The denial removes potential annual payments that were slated for local entities. Specifically, the proposal included a $50,000 payment to James City County designated for open-space purposes, and a $5,000 payment to the condominium association.
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Who's involved
- Angie WilliamsResident who attended the public hearing regarding the facility proposal.
- James City CountyThe county where the self-storage facility permit was sought and denied.
- Stephen TownsendLocal leader noted to be operating within a local association in the county.
- board of supervisorsThe governing body that voted to deny the special-use permit.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- James City CountySpeculative
James City County could lose potential $50,000 in annual funding intended for open space.
- board of supervisorsSpeculative
The board of supervisors could lose potential $50,000 in annual open-space funding.
- Stephen TownsendSpeculative
Stephen Townsend might avoid construction wear and damage costs for the local association.
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The entities involved
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James City County
county in Virginia, United States