On Nov. 13 the Planning Commission granted minor site‑plan approval to Waterman Realty Company Inc. for a proposed 2,144‑square‑foot commercial building at 600 Winchester Creek Road in Graysonville (SP25‑05‑0154).

Senior planner Steve Johnson summarized the proposal: the 0.585‑acre parcel is zoned urban commercial in the Graysonville growth area, lies entirely within a Limited Development Area of the critical area, and includes stormwater management features and a 0.21‑acre woodland that will not be disturbed. The applicant has provided an easement along the road frontage for a future sidewalk; the easement secures right‑of‑way but no sidewalk construction is planned at the time of the development.

Applicant Nate Hoxer and owner Barry Waterman confirmed the easement and micro‑bio retention stormwater features. During public comment Waterman said the permitting process had taken about two years and cost ‘‘$60,000’’ and urged the county to consider ways to streamline reviews for small commercial projects. Planning Director Amy Murdock and other commissioners responded that some delay and cost reflect layered state regulatory requirements and complex site constraints rather than county staff performance.

Commissioner Kathy (speaker 12) moved to grant minor site‑plan approval with the standard conditions — completion of remaining agency reviews, execution of required legal documents, payment of bonds/fees and final signatures — and the commission voted in favor. The motion carried. The applicant must complete any outstanding agency approvals and record required documents before obtaining final plan signature.