Down Memory Lane
Sept. 28, 1950 STATE INSTALLS CAUTION LIGHT IN TOWN
A caution light has been installed on the corner of Main and Middle streets in Washington. This light has been badly needed for years, as this is one of the most dangerous corners in town. The former PTA, the former town council and the current town council have worked on this project. It is hoped the state highway department will realize the need for more traffic signs and markers in Rappahannock County.
GIBSON WHARTON HANDLES VEHICLE LICENSES
Gibson Wharton, at Hampton Service Station, has been appointed to handle automobile and truck licenses, formerly handled at the office of attorney R. V. Snead. Hampton Service Station is located between Sperryville and Washington, on U.S. Route 211, and licenses may be purchased at any time.
D.C. RESIDENT BUYS MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATE
The R. G. Quaintance estate was sold this past week to Earl B. Combs of Washington, D.C. The property, known as Mountain View, is considered one of the better 1,000 acre farms in Rappahannock County. The house is of frame construction. The property is 1
1⁄2 miles southwest of Woodville and adjoins the Jim Miller place, Daniel Coughlin’s and the J. G. Brown estate on the west; Mrs. Holmes Hall’s farm on the north and the old Gum Browning place on the east. The property was sold privately.
Dec. 24, 1997 COUNTY PLANNERS TURN DOWN TWO APPLICATIONS
The Rappahannock County Planning Commission turned down two applications for special exception permits at its meeting last week.
W. F. Bear and Karen L. Bear had applied for a permit to construct a second dwelling on their property located on Fodderstack Road, one mile north of Washington.
The commission had tabled the application in November requesting that Bear get slope calculations on the 50.41 acres. The county requires 50 acres of developable density in order to construct a second dwelling in that area. Bear asked for an exemption from the maximum density requirement.
It was determined that seven acres was in 25% or more slope and the commission recommended denial of the application based on density and slope calculations.
Emiel and Linda Smet applied for a special exception permit on behalf of
Edibaldo and Blanca Silva-Lopez, who wished to purchase a lot, to adjust the boundary lines between lot four and lot six of their land near Amissville on Route 730.
The adjustment would create a 10acre lot out of lot four and the residue would be merged with lot six, creating a 25 acre lot.
RESIDENT REQUESTS STREET LIGHT ON PIEDMONT AVENUE
In new business, the Washington Town Council considered a request from Charlotte Freeman for a street light on Piedmont Avenue. The proposed light would be outside town limits. Questions of payments for electricity, cost of providing the xture and the need for other lights were discussed. The council agreed to refer the matter to the county administrator for comment.