Weyers Cave A Solar
Weyers Cave VAA, LLC is requesting to construct and operate a small-scale solar energy system (3 MW). The total acreage of the parcel is approximatley 126.616 acres, including 24 acres to be within the fenced project area. The remainder of the parcel will continue to be used for the Alpine Goat Brewery with proposed intentions for grazing.
APPLICANT: Weyers Cave VAA, LLC
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Middle River
LOCATION: 194 Chapel Hill Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486, privately owned by The Farm at Chapel Hill, LLC.
TAX MAP: 020-24
FENCED PROJECT AREA: Approx. 24 acres on a single parcel.
EXISTING USE: The Alpine Goat Brewery and other agriculturally-approved uses by the owner.
CURRENT ZONING: General Agriculture
VICINITY ZONING: Adjacent parcels to TMP 020-24 are zoned General Agriculture. Property located to the North of the property is located in Rockingham County.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLANNING POLICY AREA: Agricultural Conservation Area
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION: Agriculture
For more information, please see the executive summary, staff report, and site plan linked below. For the full application, please email comdev@co.augusta.va.us or call 540-245-5700.
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Request Process Phases
Application Received
Interagency & Staff Review
Planning Commission Consideration
Important Dates
Public Hearing for the Planning Commission
The Planning Commission found this request not in substantial accord with the Augusta County Comprehensive Plan.
Public Hearing for the Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a Public Hearing for the request for a Special Use Permit for a small solar energy system.