Planning Commission backs renewal of Lavalley Farm short‑term rental, extends permit to 10 years
June 19, 2026 | Goochland County, Virginia
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The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional‑use permit renewal for an unhosted short‑term rental at 3940 Old Stage Road (Lavalley Farm LLC), amending the standard staff recommendation to set the permit term at 10 years.
Planner Adam Barber presented the application and recommended standard conditions: a maximum overnight occupancy tied to septic capacity (no more than 10 occupants), working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, maintenance of emergency vehicle access, a prohibition on amplified outdoor sound and an outdoor music cutoff at 10 p.m., posting of property boundaries, no hunting or firearm use related to rental activity, guest notification of restrictions, maintenance of the home’s appearance, and notice requirements in the event of property transfer. Staff noted the driveway is three‑quarters of a mile long and the nearest dwellings are roughly a half mile away.
A commissioner moved to recommend approval and amended the motion to change the renewal term to 10 years; the motion passed on a 5‑0 roll call. The case is tentatively scheduled to be heard by the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 4, 2026.
Why it matters: The decision keeps established operational limits in place for a rental with an historic dwelling on a large parcel while aligning the county term with applicant preference and state septic confirmations.
Applicant Jim Satterfield attended the meeting and indicated no objection to the 10‑year term. A neighboring commissioner said in personal experience the property’s renters were respectful and raised no issues.
What’s next: The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for consideration on Aug. 4, 2026.
Planner Adam Barber presented the application and recommended standard conditions: a maximum overnight occupancy tied to septic capacity (no more than 10 occupants), working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, maintenance of emergency vehicle access, a prohibition on amplified outdoor sound and an outdoor music cutoff at 10 p.m., posting of property boundaries, no hunting or firearm use related to rental activity, guest notification of restrictions, maintenance of the home’s appearance, and notice requirements in the event of property transfer. Staff noted the driveway is three‑quarters of a mile long and the nearest dwellings are roughly a half mile away.
A commissioner moved to recommend approval and amended the motion to change the renewal term to 10 years; the motion passed on a 5‑0 roll call. The case is tentatively scheduled to be heard by the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 4, 2026.
Why it matters: The decision keeps established operational limits in place for a rental with an historic dwelling on a large parcel while aligning the county term with applicant preference and state septic confirmations.
Applicant Jim Satterfield attended the meeting and indicated no objection to the 10‑year term. A neighboring commissioner said in personal experience the property’s renters were respectful and raised no issues.
What’s next: The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for consideration on Aug. 4, 2026.
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