Plans for what would become the closest Buc-ee’s location to Maryland residents are moving forward, as a proposed site in Stafford County, Virginia, cleared a key hurdle this week.
The Stafford County Planning Commission voted 4-3 on Wednesday to approve the plan, advancing it to the Board of Supervisors for final consideration later this year. A specific timeline for that vote has not yet been announced.
The approval came despite a recommendation from planning staff to deny the proposal, citing concerns about traffic in the area. The split vote reflects ongoing debate over the project, which has drawn both strong support and opposition from the community…