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The applicant wishes Special Exception approval under Zoning
Ordinance Section 3-317(5), Heavy Industrial Uses, and
5-1703(1)(C), Asphalt Mixing Plant, which would allow the
construction and operation of a new hot mix asphalt plant to
replace an existing outdated facility operating on the
subject property.
Project Information:
Superior Paving Corporation has leased approximately 15.20
acres of the 148.452 acre site, which is identified on the
Special Exception Plat (Attachment 1) as a lease
line, from Sanders Quarry since the mid 1980’s for the
purpose of operating a hot mix asphalt plat that was
constructed in the early 1950’s. The plant is not currently
operating under a Special Exception, as permits were not
required when the plant was constructed. The Zoning
Administrator has made a determination that a Special
Exception is required, according to the current Fauquier
County Zoning Ordinance, in order to update the existing
plant.
Superior Paving Corporation is a family owned and operated
business that was initially founded in 1976. Superior
currently operates six (6) hot mix asphalt plants in
Virginia, including their Warrenton plant on the Sanders
property. Other plan locations include Centreville,
Leesburg, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, and Bealeton. The
applicant is not expecting additional production from this
plant, only to upgrade to a plant that is designed to meet
today’s EPA guidelines, while keeping up with customer
demands. A detailed Statement of Justification is included
as Attachment 2.
Project Update:
On January 25, 2007, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing and postponed action on the application to allow
time for staff to analyze the performance standards that had
been recently submitted by the applicant. The Performance
Standards Evaluation submitted by the applicant clearly
demonstrates that the proposed Heavy Industrial Use
associated with the upgraded Superior Paving Hot Mix Asphalt
Plant will not have a detrimental impact to the neighborhood
and will comply with the Performance Standards of Article 9
of the Fauquier County Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the
applicant has delivered a comprehensive package to adjoining
property owners regarding their proposal.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
On January 25, 2007, the Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors, subject to
the Conditions of Development.
Land Area, Location and Zoning:
The property is located south of Turkey Run Road (Route 779)
and north of Casanova Road (Route 616), between Meetze Road
(Route 643) and the Warrenton Branch Railway on the Sanders
Quarry property.
Neighboring Zoning/Land Use:
The subject property is currently zoned Industrial (I-2).
It is bound by Residential (R-1) to the north, Rural
Agricultural (RA) to the south, Industrial (I-2) and Rural
Agricultural (RA) to the east and Rural Agricultural (RA) to
the west.
Action Requested of the Board of Supervisors:
Consider adoption of the attached resolution.
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