Zoning requests for two subdivisions on Chesterfield board’s docket
Proposals to build residential projects in Chesterfield are up final zoning approval votes at the Wednesday meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Midlothian-based TC Development LLC is seeking to rezone about 178 acres to allow construction of nearly 300 single-family homes. The project site is at 19000 Genito Road and 4000 Bailey Farm Road in western Chesterfield.
The Dogwood Creek project has been scaled down in density since its rezoning application was filed late last year. Originally, the project was envisioned as having more than 350 homes.
The Planning Commission and staff recommend county supervisors provide final approval for the request, which would change the land to residential (R-12) from the current agricultural (A) zoning. A conditional use permit is being sought to allow recreational facilities for the development.
The board will also consider for final zoning approval at this week’s meeting a proposal by Chesterfield-based Finer Homes, which is seeking zoning approval to build a 46-lot subdivision at 5009 Claypoint Road.
The project, dubbed Farnham Woods, would rise on a 15-acres site near Brandermill. Finer Homes is seeking to rezone the land to residential (R-12) from its current agricultural (A).
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the board give final approval to the Farnham Woods project.
The full meeting agenda can be found here.
Retail, townhomes proposed for site in Mechanicsville
The Hanover Board of Supervisors is scheduled this week to consider a rezoning request tied to a mixed-use development proposed in Mechanicsville.
Westhaven Properties LLC wants to build retail space and for-sale townhomes on a nearly 18-acre site made up of five parcels including 6233 Mechanicsville Turnpike.
The project would see the redevelopment and expansion of an existing building on the property to 18,000 square feet for restaurant, retail, office or microbrewery uses, according to a staff report. A new 6,250-square-foot retail strip would also be built on the property.
The project’s residential component would consist of 14 townhomes, which would be four-stories tall and have rooftop decks.
The applicant is seeking to rezone the property to community business (B-2) with conditions and single-family residential (RS) with conditions. Currently the land is zoned agricultural (A-1) and B-2.
Westhaven has also requested a special exception to allow it to build the townhomes taller than they would normally be allowed under the proposed new zoning.
Supervisors will make the final zoning decision on the project. The Hanover Planning Commission recommends approval subject to several revisions to the site plan and proffered conditions.
The agenda for Wednesday’s meeting can be found here.
Carver townhomes, grant agreements for Walmsley apartment project on City Council agenda
Richmond City Council meets in regular session Monday at 6 p.m.
On the consent agenda is a public necessity declaration for the city to accept a portion of East End Cemetery previously owned by Enrichmond Foundation to preserve and maintain it as a historic African-American cemetery and public greenspace.
Carver Homes LLC, an entity tied to Alex Lugovoy of Dobrin Property Management, seeks a special-use permit for four pairs of attached homes at 2057-2069 Moore St. in Carver.
Also on the agenda are two grant agreements for Crescent Development and Spy Rock Real Estate’s plan to develop more than 200 income-restricted apartments, including units for seniors, on 10 acres in the 4800 block of Walmsley Boulevard just west of the Broad Rock intersection.
The full agenda can be found here.
Richmond policy advisor Welch named acting econmic development director
The City of Richmond named Matthew Welch, a senior policy advisor for planning and economic development for the past seven years, as acting economic development director following the departure this month of previous director Leonard Sledge.
With the appointment, Welch, 39, said he will be focusing solely on economic development and stepping away from his role as senior policy advisor, which he has held since 2017.
A city employee for 13 years and a licensed attorney, Welch previously served six years as an assistant city attorney, providing legal counsel on real estate, economic and community development, procurement, and zoning matters.
Henrico County website, email addresses to change to ‘.gov’ domain July 1
Beginning July 1, the web address for Henrico County general government will change to henrico.gov and email addresses for county staff will end in @henrico.gov.
According to an announcement, the change is intended to boost cybersecurity for users of the county’s online services. Residents, businesses and others who visit the current site, henrico.us, will be redirected automatically to the new domain.
More information on the change is available here.
Zoning requests for two subdivisions on Chesterfield board’s docket
Proposals to build residential projects in Chesterfield are up final zoning approval votes at the Wednesday meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Midlothian-based TC Development LLC is seeking to rezone about 178 acres to allow construction of nearly 300 single-family homes. The project site is at 19000 Genito Road and 4000 Bailey Farm Road in western Chesterfield.
The Dogwood Creek project has been scaled down in density since its rezoning application was filed late last year. Originally, the project was envisioned as having more than 350 homes.
The Planning Commission and staff recommend county supervisors provide final approval for the request, which would change the land to residential (R-12) from the current agricultural (A) zoning. A conditional use permit is being sought to allow recreational facilities for the development.
The board will also consider for final zoning approval at this week’s meeting a proposal by Chesterfield-based Finer Homes, which is seeking zoning approval to build a 46-lot subdivision at 5009 Claypoint Road.
The project, dubbed Farnham Woods, would rise on a 15-acres site near Brandermill. Finer Homes is seeking to rezone the land to residential (R-12) from its current agricultural (A).
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the board give final approval to the Farnham Woods project.
The full meeting agenda can be found here.
Retail, townhomes proposed for site in Mechanicsville
The Hanover Board of Supervisors is scheduled this week to consider a rezoning request tied to a mixed-use development proposed in Mechanicsville.
Westhaven Properties LLC wants to build retail space and for-sale townhomes on a nearly 18-acre site made up of five parcels including 6233 Mechanicsville Turnpike.
The project would see the redevelopment and expansion of an existing building on the property to 18,000 square feet for restaurant, retail, office or microbrewery uses, according to a staff report. A new 6,250-square-foot retail strip would also be built on the property.
The project’s residential component would consist of 14 townhomes, which would be four-stories tall and have rooftop decks.
The applicant is seeking to rezone the property to community business (B-2) with conditions and single-family residential (RS) with conditions. Currently the land is zoned agricultural (A-1) and B-2.
Westhaven has also requested a special exception to allow it to build the townhomes taller than they would normally be allowed under the proposed new zoning.
Supervisors will make the final zoning decision on the project. The Hanover Planning Commission recommends approval subject to several revisions to the site plan and proffered conditions.
The agenda for Wednesday’s meeting can be found here.
Carver townhomes, grant agreements for Walmsley apartment project on City Council agenda
Richmond City Council meets in regular session Monday at 6 p.m.
On the consent agenda is a public necessity declaration for the city to accept a portion of East End Cemetery previously owned by Enrichmond Foundation to preserve and maintain it as a historic African-American cemetery and public greenspace.
Carver Homes LLC, an entity tied to Alex Lugovoy of Dobrin Property Management, seeks a special-use permit for four pairs of attached homes at 2057-2069 Moore St. in Carver.
Also on the agenda are two grant agreements for Crescent Development and Spy Rock Real Estate’s plan to develop more than 200 income-restricted apartments, including units for seniors, on 10 acres in the 4800 block of Walmsley Boulevard just west of the Broad Rock intersection.
The full agenda can be found here.
Richmond policy advisor Welch named acting econmic development director
The City of Richmond named Matthew Welch, a senior policy advisor for planning and economic development for the past seven years, as acting economic development director following the departure this month of previous director Leonard Sledge.
With the appointment, Welch, 39, said he will be focusing solely on economic development and stepping away from his role as senior policy advisor, which he has held since 2017.
A city employee for 13 years and a licensed attorney, Welch previously served six years as an assistant city attorney, providing legal counsel on real estate, economic and community development, procurement, and zoning matters.
Henrico County website, email addresses to change to ‘.gov’ domain July 1
Beginning July 1, the web address for Henrico County general government will change to henrico.gov and email addresses for county staff will end in @henrico.gov.
According to an announcement, the change is intended to boost cybersecurity for users of the county’s online services. Residents, businesses and others who visit the current site, henrico.us, will be redirected automatically to the new domain.
More information on the change is available here.