The public hearing scheduled for February 28, 2023 at 6pm was delayed because Botetourt County was notified on the morning of the Board meeting that the applicant wished to postpone the Public Hearing regarding the Wellington Multi-Family Special Exception Permits until the March 28, 2023 Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Meeting. The developer requested to use the extra time to thoroughly address the comments the applicant received during and after the February Planning Commission Meeting.
Historically, the Board of Supervisors has allowed applicants to defer as allowed by Virginia Law. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously tonight to defer.
“If there is an opportunity to have a proposal more in line with what the public has already shared with us, then let’s allow the time for the best possible project to develop”, says Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Amy White. “There was no reason to discuss a project for which the details may not be relevant next month. I appreciate the frustration but am comfortable giving everyone, the public and the applicants, more time.”
The public will still have an opportunity to speak at the March Board of Supervisors Meeting and can find the online comment form here https://www.botetourtva.gov/FormCenter/ItemAdminPreview/...