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The Henrico County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 15th on a request to rezone 250 acres of farmland for a 1,000 house development. This will mean significant traffic impact on two-lane, historic Route 5 and the Virginia Capital Trail corridor. The location is 7 miles from downtown Richmond and 1 to 2 miles from the nearest grocery store in Varina, the design appears to lack good internal pedestrian connectivity, and the County doesn’t yet have a plan or vision for this historic part of our region.
Henrico County is currently evaluating its Comprehensive Plan and local residents have long sought a sustainable plan for eastern Henrico that preserves the history, agriculture, rural and scenic character of the area, and keeps Route 5 to two lanes, while providing new housing in locations that make sense.
Given that the Comprehensive Plan is still being developed, that a thoughtful vision and plan are needed for Eastern Henrico, and that the holiday season is a difficult time for people to be involved in critical planning decisions, we recommend deferral of this proposal, and consideration AFTER the approval of the new Comprehensive Plan.
We encourage you to email the Henrico Planning Commission at [email protected] and to attend the meeting on December 15th at 7 pm in the Board Room at 4301 E Parham Road. Residents can also contact their Supervisor to express your concerns and recommendations:
Tyrone E. Nelson, Varina District Supervisor
Office (804) 501-4208
[email protected]
Patricia S. O’Bannon - Tuckahoe District
Office (804) 501-4208
Home (804) 288-5451
[email protected]
Frank J. Thornton - Fairfield District
Office (804) 501-4208
Home (804) 264-5363
[email protected]
Daniel J. Schmitt - Brookland District
Office (804) 501-4208
Cell (804) 516-6501
[email protected]
Thomas M. Branin - Three Chopt District
Office (804) 501-4208
[email protected]
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