Planning commission recommends support for contractor‑shop and impervious‑cover variances for King Family Roofing

The commission reviewed two variance requests related to a contractor shop operated from a two‑acre parcel at 280 King Road. Planning staff noted rural‑occupation standards begin at a three‑acre threshold and limit nonresident employees and building size; the existing building and the applicant’s staffing (about 15 employees) exceed those thresholds.

The applicant said the gravel parking pre‑existed and that the family business operates from the site with tenants living on the property. A rough aerial comparison in staff materials suggested impervious cover was about 27% pre‑existing and would increase to roughly 31% after recent work, requiring an impervious‑cover variance.

After discussion, a commissioner moved for a recommendation of support on both the use and impervious cover variances; the motion was seconded and carried by roll call. Planning staff noted that the zoning hearing board is the ultimate deciding body for the variances and that the Board of Supervisors will pass an advisory position along to that hearing.

The applicant will be notified of the Board of Supervisors meeting date and the subsequent zoning‑hearing schedule; planning staff indicated they would forward the commission’s recommendation and the application materials for the zoning‑hearing process.