What’s going on behind the library?

By Tom Farrell, Advocacy VP

As many Villagers have noticed there was some extensive ground preparation going on behind our library, and at our last meeting several folks asked if we could provide a little insight. So we did some research and are happy to offer you the following update.

It seems that a few years back,  in 2021 and 2022, Bishop Construction (a local firm founded in 2006 and specializing in custom built homes, remodeling and additions) filed plans and received permits to build an office building, showroom and storage yard on that property.  However, no site preparation was started until earlier this year. We’ve been able to have a couple of conversations with Loudon County’s Codes Enforcement Director, Jim Jenkins, and he told us that the county intervened and told Bishop that their permits had expired and were no longer valid, and that they would need to refile site plans and building plans for any proposed project.  That happened in late May. Since that time and through June 26, Bishop Construction has not yet filed new plans, so the project remains on hold.

We will keep on top of this situation, and If and when Bishop Construction files new or revised plans, we will share those with our community members so that we can keep you apprised of the situation.