Commission reviews Lovett 90 Logistics Center variance for Pike Road access

A proposed variance for the Lovett Logistics Center took center stage at the Stafford Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on July 8, 2025. The discussion focused on a flag-shaped lot that is essential for providing legal and physical access to a southern parcel of land, which would otherwise remain landlocked.

The variance request arises from the need to create a connection to Pike Road, as the southernmost portion of the property cannot be accessed without this adjustment. The current city code limits the length of such flag lots to 200 feet, but the proposed design exceeds this maximum to ensure adequate access to the building.

Commissioners raised questions about the original development plans for the property, with some uncertainty about whether the flag lot was always part of the design. The discussion also touched on the implications for public right-of-way, confirming that the flag portion is accounted for in the access plan.

As the meeting progressed, it was clarified that both properties involved in the discussion have already been built on, raising further questions about the impact of the proposed changes. The commission is expected to deliberate on the variance request further, with the outcome likely to influence future developments in the area.