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The Agenda: Local government briefs for 10.31.22
A medical cannabis company’s appeal of a denied dispensary is up for a hearing in Chesterfield, Goochland names a new deputy county administrator, and Richmond begins a search for its next top cop.
Retailers Sierra, Homesense open first local stores in Short Pump
The chains, both owned by TJX Cos., have divvied up a big box formerly occupied by Stein Mart.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 10.3.22
The Richmond Planning Commission will consider permits for VUU tower signs and a Saint Gertrude High School apartment conversion. Chesterfield will discuss a plan for the future use of the old Matoaca Elementary School.
Retail project in Midlothian, Sportsplex land-use plan get planning commission green light
Both undertakings involve a bit of mystery: The retail site’s grocery anchor is being kept secret for now, while the county has previously been in talks with an unidentified developer for land near the Sportsplex that includes the former Southside Speedway.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.19.22
Multi-use developments will be considered in Chesterfield, Richmond’s City Center rezoning is up for a vote, and Henrico establishes a county sports and entertainment authority.
Taphouse owner uncorking wine restaurant at Westchester Commons
“What we did on the beer side in the restaurant business I want to do on the wine side,” said Sedona and Napa Kitchen and Wine owner Dennis Barbaro.
Pastor-turned-pitmaster finds room for Redemption near Short Pump
The former Union Presbyterian Seminary professor was at church when he found a different calling.
Powhatan County carves out new zoning for small-scale food production
The Artisan Food and Beverage Production use refers to producers of specialty foods and non-alcoholic drinks for on-site retail and wholesale operations.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 6.14.21
A packed agenda for the City Council, a mixed-use development is proposed near Colonial Heights, and the city’s Richmond 300 master plan wins a national award.