A rendering of the Jackson Ward bridge deck over the interstate recommended in the Richmond 300 plan.
Richmond awarded $1.3M grant for ‘Reconnect Jackson Ward’ planning
The City of Richmond was awarded a $1.35 million grant to fund planning efforts related to the Reconnect Jackson Ward project, envisioned to reconnect the north and south halves of the neighborhood with a bridge cap over the interstate.
The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant program, which supports planning grants, capital construction grants, and technical assistance to reconnect communities that were previously cut off from economic opportunity by transportation infrastructure. U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced the award last month.
Diamond District, TOD zoning proposals on city planning agenda
The Richmond Planning Commission meets Monday at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes several items related to proposed zoning changes for the Diamond District project and the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District.
The commission will consider resolutions to declare its intent to make the changes, which would revise the TOD district to allow building heights above 12 stories with a special-use permit, and establish a Stadium District Signage Overlay District.
Also on the agenda is a resolution of intent to amend additional sections of the zoning ordinance related to proposed changes that would eliminate parking space minimums currently required in the city. Staff will also present a draft appendix for the Richmond 300 plan related to amendments previously requested by City Councilmembers.
Mayor Stoney to deliver budget address Monday
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney is scheduled to present his proposed budget for next fiscal year to the City Council during a special meeting Monday. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. at council chambers at City Hall and streamed via Microsoft Teams. The meeting agenda and streaming link can be found here.
186-unit apartment project on Henrico planning agenda
The Henrico County Planning Commission meets Thursday. A public hearing on the county’s 10-year Capital Improvement Program will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Full agenda here.
Ashley Terrace Realty LLC seeks a rezoning and special-use permit for a 186-unit apartment complex and accessory solar use on 8 acres at 5701 Chamberlayne Road and 5700 Crenshaw Road, adjacent to the existing Ashley Terrace Apartments.
Canterbury Development Group LLC seeks a rezoning for a 48-unit townhome development on 5 acres on the east side of Walnut Avenue at its intersection with Ratcliffe Avenue near Richmond Raceway.
Chesterfield supervisors to get budget briefing, consider FC Richmond zoning request
Chesterfield’s Board of Supervisors is slated to meet Wednesday. Full agenda here.
Supervisors are scheduled to receive a briefing on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget as well as the county’s capital projects plan for FY 2024 through FY 2028 during the meeting’s afternoon session.
Supervisors are also expected to weigh a final vote on approval of a zoning request by FC Richmond tied to expansion of its planned soccer complex in western Chesterfield.
Bret Schardein
Powhatan names new county administrator
Bret Schardein assumed the top administrative post at Powhatan County last week, according to a county news release. Schardein had served in the post on an interim basis since the resignation of Ned Smither in October.
Schardein has more than 13 years of experience in local government. He’s been with Powhatan for the last seven years, and has held posts such as deputy county administrator and community development director. Prior to coming to Powhatan, he also worked in King William and Cumberland counties, per the release. Schardein has degrees from VCU.
Goochland proposed budget includes raises for first responders and other staff
Goochland County’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget would provide pay bumps to its employees, particularly to first responders.
County Administrator Victor Carpenter pitched his proposed budget to the Goochland Board of Supervisors in late February. The $138.7 million proposed budget features a $86.5 million general fund. The general fund is the county’s primary operating budget and would be proposed to grow 16.2 percent ($12.1 million) compared to the current FY23 budget’s general fund.
Included in the proposal is a 5 percent raise for all county employees. On top of that, Sheriff’s deputies and fire department employees would get another 2 percent increase. Emergency communications staffers would get an additional 8 percent on top of the base raise, according to a county news release.
In the release, the county stated the raises were intended to help it maintain staff in an “exceptionally competitive market.”
The proposed budget’s FY24 capital projects include a new Goochland Elementary School and a new West Creek Fire Station, per the release.
The proposed budget doesn’t include a change to the county’s current property tax rate of 53 cents per $100 of assessed value.
A rendering of the Jackson Ward bridge deck over the interstate recommended in the Richmond 300 plan.
Richmond awarded $1.3M grant for ‘Reconnect Jackson Ward’ planning
The City of Richmond was awarded a $1.35 million grant to fund planning efforts related to the Reconnect Jackson Ward project, envisioned to reconnect the north and south halves of the neighborhood with a bridge cap over the interstate.
The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant program, which supports planning grants, capital construction grants, and technical assistance to reconnect communities that were previously cut off from economic opportunity by transportation infrastructure. U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced the award last month.
Diamond District, TOD zoning proposals on city planning agenda
The Richmond Planning Commission meets Monday at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes several items related to proposed zoning changes for the Diamond District project and the TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District.
The commission will consider resolutions to declare its intent to make the changes, which would revise the TOD district to allow building heights above 12 stories with a special-use permit, and establish a Stadium District Signage Overlay District.
Also on the agenda is a resolution of intent to amend additional sections of the zoning ordinance related to proposed changes that would eliminate parking space minimums currently required in the city. Staff will also present a draft appendix for the Richmond 300 plan related to amendments previously requested by City Councilmembers.
Mayor Stoney to deliver budget address Monday
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney is scheduled to present his proposed budget for next fiscal year to the City Council during a special meeting Monday. The meeting will be held at 3 p.m. at council chambers at City Hall and streamed via Microsoft Teams. The meeting agenda and streaming link can be found here.
186-unit apartment project on Henrico planning agenda
The Henrico County Planning Commission meets Thursday. A public hearing on the county’s 10-year Capital Improvement Program will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Full agenda here.
Ashley Terrace Realty LLC seeks a rezoning and special-use permit for a 186-unit apartment complex and accessory solar use on 8 acres at 5701 Chamberlayne Road and 5700 Crenshaw Road, adjacent to the existing Ashley Terrace Apartments.
Canterbury Development Group LLC seeks a rezoning for a 48-unit townhome development on 5 acres on the east side of Walnut Avenue at its intersection with Ratcliffe Avenue near Richmond Raceway.
Chesterfield supervisors to get budget briefing, consider FC Richmond zoning request
Chesterfield’s Board of Supervisors is slated to meet Wednesday. Full agenda here.
Supervisors are scheduled to receive a briefing on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget as well as the county’s capital projects plan for FY 2024 through FY 2028 during the meeting’s afternoon session.
Supervisors are also expected to weigh a final vote on approval of a zoning request by FC Richmond tied to expansion of its planned soccer complex in western Chesterfield.
Bret Schardein
Powhatan names new county administrator
Bret Schardein assumed the top administrative post at Powhatan County last week, according to a county news release. Schardein had served in the post on an interim basis since the resignation of Ned Smither in October.
Schardein has more than 13 years of experience in local government. He’s been with Powhatan for the last seven years, and has held posts such as deputy county administrator and community development director. Prior to coming to Powhatan, he also worked in King William and Cumberland counties, per the release. Schardein has degrees from VCU.
Goochland proposed budget includes raises for first responders and other staff
Goochland County’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget would provide pay bumps to its employees, particularly to first responders.
County Administrator Victor Carpenter pitched his proposed budget to the Goochland Board of Supervisors in late February. The $138.7 million proposed budget features a $86.5 million general fund. The general fund is the county’s primary operating budget and would be proposed to grow 16.2 percent ($12.1 million) compared to the current FY23 budget’s general fund.
Included in the proposal is a 5 percent raise for all county employees. On top of that, Sheriff’s deputies and fire department employees would get another 2 percent increase. Emergency communications staffers would get an additional 8 percent on top of the base raise, according to a county news release.
In the release, the county stated the raises were intended to help it maintain staff in an “exceptionally competitive market.”
The proposed budget’s FY24 capital projects include a new Goochland Elementary School and a new West Creek Fire Station, per the release.
The proposed budget doesn’t include a change to the county’s current property tax rate of 53 cents per $100 of assessed value.