Chesterfield County Administrator Joe Casey delivered his 2022 state of the county address during the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon held last week. (Photo courtesy of Chesterfield County)
Chesterfield administrator Joe Casey delivers State of the County address
Chesterfield County Administrator Joe Casey highlighted the county’s year in economic development, tourism and other topics during a presentation to the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce last week.
In his remarks, he touched on the Board of Supervisors’ votes to rezone the Upper Magnolia property for a future technology park as well as the rezoning of Spring Rock Green to pave the way for a mixed-use redevelopment there. Also reviewed was Lego’s announcement earlier this year that it plans to open a factory in Meadowville Technology Park.
A recording of Casey’s address can be found on YouTube here.
Chesterfield supervisors approve mixed-use development near 288 and Hull Street Road
County supervisors voted last week to approve a proposed mixed-use development called Cloverleigh near Route 288’s interchange with Hull Street Road.
The development, proposed by RCKF Cloverhill LLC, would rise on 103 acres and feature 400 residential units. The development is also planned to have a seven-story hotel and a 5,000-square-foot restaurant space, per a staff report. The development’s residential component would be a mix of 165 cluster-style single-family homes and 230 condos.
Rose Ridge subdivision remanded back to Chesterfield Planning Commission
Chesterfield supervisors also voted last week to kick back a 100-lot subdivision request to the Planning Commission to allow developer Doug Sowers more time to tinker with his proposal.
The development, called Rose Ridge, would consist of single-family homes on 230 acres in the south of the county. The zoning case associated with the proposal was remanded to the Planning Commission for it to reconsider the request at a future meeting. Supervisor Kevin Carroll made the motion to remand the case, saying further work was needed on the proposal.
“I do think there’s some work that needs to be done here on this case. I don’t think it’s where it needs to be,” he said.
The Planning Commission has previously recommended denial of the request.
County staff has recommended the proposal be rejected because it is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan’s recommendation to preserve agricultural uses in the area. Other issues include the density of the project and an exception sought by the applicant to connect to the public wastewater system, according to the staff report. The request proposes a rezoning from agricultural to residential R-40, and as proposed the homes would have private septic systems.
Henrico holds ‘topping off’ ceremony for sports and events center at VCC
County supervisors and members of the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority signed a 178-foot steel beam before construction crews hoisted it in a “topping off” ceremony marking the completion of framing for the future Henrico Sports and Events Center.
The facility at Virginia Center Commons will feature more than 115,000 square feet of adaptable event space with room for 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts and an arena with stadium seating. The events center is to be used for school graduations, concerts and other entertainment. It’s expected to be finished in September 2023.
Henrico approves two subdivision projects near Highland Springs
At their meeting last week, Henrico supervisors approved rezoning requests from Dorado Capital to remove age restrictions and an entrance gate for two previously approved subdivisions on Meadow Road east of Highland Springs.
The board deferred to its second January meeting Scott Boyers’ proposal for a six-story building with four levels of apartments above structured parking at 4909-4911 Augusta Ave. The 1-acre property is on the east side of Willow Lawn.
Chesterfield County Administrator Joe Casey delivered his 2022 state of the county address during the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon held last week. (Photo courtesy of Chesterfield County)
Chesterfield administrator Joe Casey delivers State of the County address
Chesterfield County Administrator Joe Casey highlighted the county’s year in economic development, tourism and other topics during a presentation to the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce last week.
In his remarks, he touched on the Board of Supervisors’ votes to rezone the Upper Magnolia property for a future technology park as well as the rezoning of Spring Rock Green to pave the way for a mixed-use redevelopment there. Also reviewed was Lego’s announcement earlier this year that it plans to open a factory in Meadowville Technology Park.
A recording of Casey’s address can be found on YouTube here.
Chesterfield supervisors approve mixed-use development near 288 and Hull Street Road
County supervisors voted last week to approve a proposed mixed-use development called Cloverleigh near Route 288’s interchange with Hull Street Road.
The development, proposed by RCKF Cloverhill LLC, would rise on 103 acres and feature 400 residential units. The development is also planned to have a seven-story hotel and a 5,000-square-foot restaurant space, per a staff report. The development’s residential component would be a mix of 165 cluster-style single-family homes and 230 condos.
Rose Ridge subdivision remanded back to Chesterfield Planning Commission
Chesterfield supervisors also voted last week to kick back a 100-lot subdivision request to the Planning Commission to allow developer Doug Sowers more time to tinker with his proposal.
The development, called Rose Ridge, would consist of single-family homes on 230 acres in the south of the county. The zoning case associated with the proposal was remanded to the Planning Commission for it to reconsider the request at a future meeting. Supervisor Kevin Carroll made the motion to remand the case, saying further work was needed on the proposal.
“I do think there’s some work that needs to be done here on this case. I don’t think it’s where it needs to be,” he said.
The Planning Commission has previously recommended denial of the request.
County staff has recommended the proposal be rejected because it is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan’s recommendation to preserve agricultural uses in the area. Other issues include the density of the project and an exception sought by the applicant to connect to the public wastewater system, according to the staff report. The request proposes a rezoning from agricultural to residential R-40, and as proposed the homes would have private septic systems.
Henrico holds ‘topping off’ ceremony for sports and events center at VCC
County supervisors and members of the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority signed a 178-foot steel beam before construction crews hoisted it in a “topping off” ceremony marking the completion of framing for the future Henrico Sports and Events Center.
The facility at Virginia Center Commons will feature more than 115,000 square feet of adaptable event space with room for 12 basketball courts or 24 volleyball courts and an arena with stadium seating. The events center is to be used for school graduations, concerts and other entertainment. It’s expected to be finished in September 2023.
Henrico approves two subdivision projects near Highland Springs
At their meeting last week, Henrico supervisors approved rezoning requests from Dorado Capital to remove age restrictions and an entrance gate for two previously approved subdivisions on Meadow Road east of Highland Springs.
The board deferred to its second January meeting Scott Boyers’ proposal for a six-story building with four levels of apartments above structured parking at 4909-4911 Augusta Ave. The 1-acre property is on the east side of Willow Lawn.