Civil
War Round Table of
Planning Commission Recommends
Against Special Use Permit, But Threat to Battlefield Remains
Last night, the Orange County Planning
Commission voted 4-4 against recommending approval of Walmart’s special use permit at its rescheduled public
hearing. Although a tie, the vote is
functionally the same as a denial, since it was not approved by a majority of
the commissioners. The vote is a reversal of what occurred in July, when
the commission prematurely approved the application 5-4.
It is now more critical than ever for
supporters of the Wilderness and historic preservation to attend Monday’s Board of Supervisors hearing, as it is important
to remember that the Planning Commission is a non-binding advisory organization. The Board of Supervisors has final authority
in this matter and Monday's hearing represents the last opportunity to tell
them that the Wilderness Battlefield is no place for big box sprawl. If you live within driving distance, please
attend this final hearing and urge the county to find another location further
from this hallowed battleground.
The hearing starts at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2009,
in the Orange County High School Auditorium,
I hope we can count on your continued
support in this fight to protect the Wilderness Battlefield. If you have any questions about the upcoming
hearing please feel free to contact me personally at 202-367-1861 ext. 7205.
Thank you,
Jim Campi
P.S. For the latest information on
the hearings, please visit the Civil War Preservation Trust’s Wilderness Walmart homepage.
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