The proposed Thacker’s View project would bring 260 residential units, most of them single-family homes, to site on Swift Creek Reservoir. (County documents)
Chesterfield board defers vote on 260-home project on Swift Creek Reservoir
Chesterfield supervisors last week again deferred consideration of the Thacker’s View project. The proposed development would feature 260 residential units on a 139-acre property adjacent to Swift Creek Reservoir.
Cross Creek Development Corp. is seeking zoning approval in order to build the project on a mostly undeveloped site off Woolridge Road that borders the reservoir and the Woodlake subdivision. The property was formerly home to wedding and events venue Celebrations at the Reservoir, which operated there for about 20 years.
The project would feature mostly single-family homes, as well as up to 95 townhomes, per a staff report. The project would also involve construction of a restaurant on the property.
The board deferred its consideration of the proposal until its Feb. 26 meeting. The board’s vote would be the final decision on the zoning request needed for the project. The project was previously deferred when it came before the board in December.
Since the December hearing, the developer has pitched a new proffered condition for the project that would increase the minimum tree canopy requirement to 30% from the previously proposed 20%. Cross Creek also proffered language to address possible encroachment of sanitary sewer infrastructure and pedestrian trails into the site’s resource protection areas, per a staff report.
Thacker’s View has attracted opposition from people concerned about environmental impacts of the project, the presence of townhomes at the development and other factors.
Cross Creek has requested a rezoning of the property to Residential (R-12) from the current Agricultural (A) designation. It also wants to retain permission that’s been in place since 2002 to permit the operation of a vacation rental that uses the former Celebrations property until the subdivision’s first plat is recorded, per the staff report.
The Planning Commission and county staff recommend approval of the project.
Chesterfield proposes maintaining current real estate tax rate
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors has set the real estate tax rate’s ceiling for the upcoming fiscal year.
Supervisors last week authorized county staff to advertise the maximum real estate tax rate at 90 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming budget, according to a county news release. That’s the county’s current rate for the tax.
While the board could opt to establish a lower tax rate for the 2026 fiscal year budget, it won’t be able to set a higher rate than the one to be advertised. The board is expected to adopt the county budget in April, and it would take effect July 1. The current FY25 budget ends June 30.
Plan for 41 townhomes near Shire Walk up for vote in Henrico
Henrico supervisors meet in regular session Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Deferred from December is a request from Main Street Homes to rezone 6.5 acres on the north side of Church Road west of its intersection with John Rolfe Parkway to allow 41 two-story townhomes. The site is across Church from Shire Walk, an 81-townhome development also led by Main Street Homes.
Johnny Giavos seeks a provisional-use permit to allow outdoor seating at the Stella’s Grocery at River Road Shopping Center.
The full agenda for the meeting can be viewed here.
Work starts on $4.6M in improvements at Henrico’s Three Lakes Park
A rendering of some of the improvements planned at Three Lakes Park. (Images courtesy Henrico County)
A first phase of improvements to Three Lakes Park & Nature Center is underway in Henrico. County officials gathered at the park off Wilkinson Road to commemorate the start of site work earlier this month.
A recent ceremony marked the start of improvements at Three Lakes Park.
The $4.6 million project, which is expected to continue through 2025, will deliver amenities including a new entrance walkway with seating and lighting as well as an outdoor classroom and other educational spaces.
The project also will bring renovations to the nature center’s main atrium, which will feature initially a dozen Virginia native wildlife exhibits. A second phase of renovations to the Nature Center is under design.
Improvements to the park’s trail network were completed last year, with a mile of newly paved trail. A new restroom building by the playground is expected to open late this year.
Schmitt, Cooper to lead Henrico supervisors in 2025
Dan Schmitt
Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt and Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper were elected to lead the Henrico Board of Supervisors in 2025 as chair and vice chair, respectively.
Schmitt is wielding the gavel for a second time, having previously served as chair in 2021. He has represented Brookland since winning a special election in November 2018 and is serving his second full term.
Schmitt also serves on several regional boards and commissions, including Richmond Region Tourism, Sports Backers, Sportable and Greater Richmond Transit Co. He previously served on the board of directors of the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association, including as president. He owns RMC Events and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Richmond.
Roscoe Cooper
Cooper is serving his first term as Fairfield supervisor, having taken office last January. He previously represented Fairfield on the Henrico School Board from 2016 to 2023.
Cooper is pastor of Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church and a former president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond & Vicinity. He also has served as chair of the board of directors for the Capital Area Health Network and as a member of the Religious Advisory Committee for U.S. Sen. Mark Warner.
Cooper is a graduate of Henrico High School and has a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Union University. He has a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at VUU and a Doctor of Divinity from Richmond Virginia Seminary.
Herzberg, Davis to lead Hanover board in 2025
Michael Herzberg
The Hanover Board of Supervisors has selected its leadership for the year.
Supervisors elected Michael Herzberg as the board’s chairman and Sean Davis vice chairman, according to a county announcement. Both Herzberg and Davis were elected to one-year terms as chair and vice chair.
As chairman, Herzberg leads board meetings and handles other duties. He takes over the chairmanship from Susan Dibble, who was chairwoman last year and represents the South Anna district.
Herzberg, who served as vice chair in 2024, represents the Cold Harbor district. Davis represents the Henry district.
The proposed Thacker’s View project would bring 260 residential units, most of them single-family homes, to site on Swift Creek Reservoir. (County documents)
Chesterfield board defers vote on 260-home project on Swift Creek Reservoir
Chesterfield supervisors last week again deferred consideration of the Thacker’s View project. The proposed development would feature 260 residential units on a 139-acre property adjacent to Swift Creek Reservoir.
Cross Creek Development Corp. is seeking zoning approval in order to build the project on a mostly undeveloped site off Woolridge Road that borders the reservoir and the Woodlake subdivision. The property was formerly home to wedding and events venue Celebrations at the Reservoir, which operated there for about 20 years.
The project would feature mostly single-family homes, as well as up to 95 townhomes, per a staff report. The project would also involve construction of a restaurant on the property.
The board deferred its consideration of the proposal until its Feb. 26 meeting. The board’s vote would be the final decision on the zoning request needed for the project. The project was previously deferred when it came before the board in December.
Since the December hearing, the developer has pitched a new proffered condition for the project that would increase the minimum tree canopy requirement to 30% from the previously proposed 20%. Cross Creek also proffered language to address possible encroachment of sanitary sewer infrastructure and pedestrian trails into the site’s resource protection areas, per a staff report.
Thacker’s View has attracted opposition from people concerned about environmental impacts of the project, the presence of townhomes at the development and other factors.
Cross Creek has requested a rezoning of the property to Residential (R-12) from the current Agricultural (A) designation. It also wants to retain permission that’s been in place since 2002 to permit the operation of a vacation rental that uses the former Celebrations property until the subdivision’s first plat is recorded, per the staff report.
The Planning Commission and county staff recommend approval of the project.
Chesterfield proposes maintaining current real estate tax rate
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors has set the real estate tax rate’s ceiling for the upcoming fiscal year.
Supervisors last week authorized county staff to advertise the maximum real estate tax rate at 90 cents per $100 of assessed value for the upcoming budget, according to a county news release. That’s the county’s current rate for the tax.
While the board could opt to establish a lower tax rate for the 2026 fiscal year budget, it won’t be able to set a higher rate than the one to be advertised. The board is expected to adopt the county budget in April, and it would take effect July 1. The current FY25 budget ends June 30.
Plan for 41 townhomes near Shire Walk up for vote in Henrico
Henrico supervisors meet in regular session Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Deferred from December is a request from Main Street Homes to rezone 6.5 acres on the north side of Church Road west of its intersection with John Rolfe Parkway to allow 41 two-story townhomes. The site is across Church from Shire Walk, an 81-townhome development also led by Main Street Homes.
Johnny Giavos seeks a provisional-use permit to allow outdoor seating at the Stella’s Grocery at River Road Shopping Center.
The full agenda for the meeting can be viewed here.
Work starts on $4.6M in improvements at Henrico’s Three Lakes Park
A rendering of some of the improvements planned at Three Lakes Park. (Images courtesy Henrico County)
A first phase of improvements to Three Lakes Park & Nature Center is underway in Henrico. County officials gathered at the park off Wilkinson Road to commemorate the start of site work earlier this month.
A recent ceremony marked the start of improvements at Three Lakes Park.
The $4.6 million project, which is expected to continue through 2025, will deliver amenities including a new entrance walkway with seating and lighting as well as an outdoor classroom and other educational spaces.
The project also will bring renovations to the nature center’s main atrium, which will feature initially a dozen Virginia native wildlife exhibits. A second phase of renovations to the Nature Center is under design.
Improvements to the park’s trail network were completed last year, with a mile of newly paved trail. A new restroom building by the playground is expected to open late this year.
Schmitt, Cooper to lead Henrico supervisors in 2025
Dan Schmitt
Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt and Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper were elected to lead the Henrico Board of Supervisors in 2025 as chair and vice chair, respectively.
Schmitt is wielding the gavel for a second time, having previously served as chair in 2021. He has represented Brookland since winning a special election in November 2018 and is serving his second full term.
Schmitt also serves on several regional boards and commissions, including Richmond Region Tourism, Sports Backers, Sportable and Greater Richmond Transit Co. He previously served on the board of directors of the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association, including as president. He owns RMC Events and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from University of Richmond.
Roscoe Cooper
Cooper is serving his first term as Fairfield supervisor, having taken office last January. He previously represented Fairfield on the Henrico School Board from 2016 to 2023.
Cooper is pastor of Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church and a former president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Richmond & Vicinity. He also has served as chair of the board of directors for the Capital Area Health Network and as a member of the Religious Advisory Committee for U.S. Sen. Mark Warner.
Cooper is a graduate of Henrico High School and has a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Union University. He has a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at VUU and a Doctor of Divinity from Richmond Virginia Seminary.
Herzberg, Davis to lead Hanover board in 2025
Michael Herzberg
The Hanover Board of Supervisors has selected its leadership for the year.
Supervisors elected Michael Herzberg as the board’s chairman and Sean Davis vice chairman, according to a county announcement. Both Herzberg and Davis were elected to one-year terms as chair and vice chair.
As chairman, Herzberg leads board meetings and handles other duties. He takes over the chairmanship from Susan Dibble, who was chairwoman last year and represents the South Anna district.
Herzberg, who served as vice chair in 2024, represents the Cold Harbor district. Davis represents the Henry district.