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S-26-029 (Hamlett)S-26-029 S-26-029 Sabrina Fowlkes 12/01/2026 01/11/2027 X X X X X X The Meat Hook | Special Use Permit Page 1 THE MEAT HOOK Statement of Justification | Special Use Permit Application 4616 Level Run Road, Hurt, Virginia 24563 A-1 Agricultural District | Proposed Livestock Slaughter and Custom Meat Processing 1. Summary of Request The applicant requests a Special Use Permit to operate The Meat Hook, a small-scale, locally owned livestock slaughter and custom meat-processing facility serving area farmers, livestock owners, and hunters. Slaughter and processing of cattle, hogs, and deer are proposed on-site at an existing 80-foot by 30-foot (2,400-square-foot) building. Customer deliveries and pickups will be scheduled by appointment to support orderly operations. 2. Compatibility with Surrounding Area The proposed business supports the agricultural character of the surrounding rural community by providing a local service to livestock producers. Existing wooded areas and vegetation provide natural screening and separation from nearby properties. The applicant also intends to add flower plantings and landscaping along the Level Run Road frontage to enhance the appearance of the property and preserve its rural character. Plantings near the entrance will be located to maintain safe roadway sight lines. 3. Site Design and Layout The existing building is accessed by an established driveway from Level Run Road. Vehicles will use the driveway and an existing gravel parking and loading area beside the building, near the operational doors. Deliveries and pickups by appointment will help limit overlapping livestock-trailer and customer movements. The existing tree line will be retained where practicable. The accompanying concept plan identifies the building, access, parking/loading area, and surrounding site features; any required access, screening, or circulation improvements will be addressed through County review. 4. Impacts and Mitigation The business will manage customer traffic through appointments and conduct processing activities within the building to the extent practicable. Operations, lighting, and livestock handling will be managed to limit noise, odors, dust, and impacts on neighboring properties. Animal byproducts will be collected in designated containers for lawful disposal. Processing wastewater will be managed separately from restroom sewage through a collection and disposal approach developed in consultation with the appropriate regulatory agencies; permitted land application on the property's hayfields is one option under consideration. No untreated wastewater discharge or land application is proposed without required approvals. 5. Infrastructure and Public Services The facility is served by an existing driveway providing access from Level Run Road. The building has electrical service, a dedicated private well, and an on-site septic system serving the restroom facilities. Existing driveway and gravel areas provide access for customers and livestock trailers. The applicant will maintain suitable emergency access and address applicable drainage, public safety, and utility requirements during site review. The facility will operate in accordance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and development regulations. The Meat Hook | Special Use Permit Page 2 6. Intensity, Scale, and Appropriateness of the Location The operation is intended to begin at a modest volume within the existing 2,400-square-foot building, with activity coordinated through scheduled deliveries and pickups. The agricultural setting, existing access, and natural vegetation support the proposed use. Operating hours and receiving procedures will be established to manage activity and minimize impacts on adjacent properties. Any material increase in intensity or site improvements will be evaluated against applicable County requirements. 7. Additional Information The Meat Hook would expand local access to slaughter and custom meat-processing services for farmers, livestock owners, and hunters. Local processing can reduce transportation distances and support the area's agricultural economy. The applicant intends to maintain a clean, orderly, visually attractive property and work with Pittsylvania County, VDOT, and relevant environmental and public-health agencies to address any required site-development, access, waste-management, and operating conditions. 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