A grocery-anchored development is proposed in Midlothian, a private tennis facility is served up in Hanover, and the RRHA names a new chief executive.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.12.22
Government
Developers tweak two-tower plan to preserve more of Legend’s view
The changes include shifting one of the apartment towers 81 feet to the east and 20 feet closer to the river, while adding height and decreasing length on the other, all to maintain more of the brewery’s riverfront view.
Salomonsky planning residential tower at Gaskins and Patterson
The 7-acre wooded tract had been owned by Gumenick Properties, which had previously secured approval for a 10-story condo project.
Developer plans homes near Wyndham as it reworks adjacent Goochland project
Markel | Eagle Partners withdrew its request for a rezoning for age-restricted homes between Pouncey Tract Road and Quarry Hill Road, while it continues with plans for an 80-home subdivision across the border in Henrico.
Medical sterilization facility in Henrico flagged by EPA for chemical emissions
Sterilization Services of Virginia’s location at Eastport Industrial Park is one of 23 sites nationwide emitting ethylene oxide at rates found to be hazardous for the surrounding community.
City looks to extend TOD zoning along Southside commercial corridors
“The prospect of being able to take a BRT from Chesterfield Towne Center into the city on Midlothian Turnpike is a gamechanger. That would be huge for my district, to be able to go out and work in the counties,” said Councilman Michael Jones.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.29.22
A grant deal for The Lake was OK’d, Henrico names a deputy county manager, a transit survey closes soon, Hanover’s land-use taxation program enrollment is kicking off, and Sandston Library will close for renovations.
Chesterfield County approves grant agreement for $323M surf pool-anchored development
Developer Brett Burkhart called the board’s vote a “major milestone” and said it was the final piece needed to get the years-in-the-making project moving.
Guest Commentary: ‘Moaning over the loss of a great view will solve nothing’
In Manchester, the folks at Legend Brewing Co. are understandably concerned about a high rise proposed across the street.
Petersburg demolishing blighted hotel, clearing way for redevelopment
While the 2.3-acre site is considered too small to host the casino the city is vying for, Mayor Sam Parham said a new hotel on the property could support it by providing more lodging in the city.