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Meeting Summary
The Planning Commission initiated a comprehensive plan modernization (Plan Mod) to update land use designations and density guidelines, with completion targeted for late 2026. The commission approved six consent agenda items including the 380-unit Rivermont multifamily development at River Haven Avenue and Peterson Midlothian self-storage facility. Two discussion cases were approved: Dorsey Acres utility exceptions for a 4-lot subdivision on Dorsey Road, and Robius Road rezoning for 27 townhomes at 7.88 units per acre.
Key Decisions (13)
Comprehensive Plan Modernization (Plan Mod) Initiation
Initiated 26PJ0006 to update the county's comprehensive plan including land use designations, density guidelines, and state code requirements. The update will refresh the Land Use Plan map and modernize content to reflect community feedback from Zomod process.
ATB LLC SERVPRO 100-foot Buffer Plan
Case 26PR2004 approved 100-foot buffer conceptual landscape plan for SERVPRO facility in Cloverhill District on 4.33 acres, as required by zoning case 84SN0111. Buffer includes existing trees supplemented with additional evergreen plantings.
Phillips Landing Rezoning Deferral
Case 24SN1306 in Matoaca District requesting rezoning from agricultural to rural community RC on 336.5 acres on River Road for maximum 50 dwelling units. Deferred at district commissioner's request.
Spring Creek Baptist Church Rezoning Deferral
Case 25SN1184 in Matoaca District requesting rezoning from agricultural to suburban community SC at 5200 Woolridge Road on 7.45 acres for maximum 11 dwelling units. Deferred at district commissioner's request.
Chalkley Place EMC Signage
Case 24SN1304 in Bermuda District approved conditional use for computer-controlled variable message electronic sign at 12230 Ironbridge Road on 6.33 acres in Neighborhood Business and Corridor Commercial districts.
Rivermont Multifamily Rezoning
Case 25SN1095 in Bermuda District approved rezoning from C-5 and I-1 to RMF with conditional use plan development at western terminus of River Haven Avenue. 35.84 acres approved for maximum 380 dwelling units (92 condominiums and 288 apartments).
Adkins Road Rezoning
Case 25SN1169 in Cloverhill District approved rezoning from agricultural to semi-rural neighborhood SR at 500 Adkins Road. 4.08 acres approved for maximum 3 dwelling units with subdivision into three residential lots.
Motley Fence Height Adjustment
Case 25SN1225 in Dale District approved rezoning from SC to SC with adjustments at 5160 Goldburn Drive for 2-foot height adjustment to construct 6-foot fence in corner side yard.
Peterson Midlothian Self Storage
Case 25SN1326 in Midlothian District approved rezoning from CC to CC plus conditional use for self-storage on 15.69 acres at Midlothian Turnpike and North Tuxford Road intersection. One-story facility with approximately 130,000 square feet.
Happy Hill Road Rezoning
Case 26SN2017 in Bermuda District approved rezoning from agricultural to warehouse and distribution WD for 0.69 acres on north side of Woods Edge Road and to Corridor Commercial CC for 1.24 acres on south side. Property divided by Woods Edge Road construction to be subdivided for separate sale.
Dorsey Acres Utility Exceptions
Case 23SN0136 in Bermuda District approved exceptions to utility ordinance section 18-60 for public water and wastewater connections on 4.06 acres fronting Dorsey Road. Allows 4-lot single family subdivision with private well and septic instead of public utilities.
Robius Road Rezoning and Adjustment
Case 25SN1254 in Midlothian District approved rezoning from agricultural to transition residential TR with adjustment to minimum project size at property fronting Robius Road. 3.45 acres approved for maximum 27 townhouse dwelling units at 7.88 units per acre by Main Street Homes.
Zoning Ordinance Code Amendment Initiation
Initiated code amendment to add special setback between electrical transmission lines and single-family dwellings, and to change self-storage permissibility in commercial corridor and warehouse distribution districts to conditional use.
Zoning Changes (9)
Western terminus of River Haven Avenue, Bermuda District
Not specified
North side of Robius Road, 375 feet east of Cranbeck Road, Midlothian District
Main Street Homes
500 Adkins Road, Cloverhill District
Property owner
5160 Goldburn Drive, Dale District
Motley
North side of Midlothian Turnpike at North Tuxford Road, Midlothian District
Peterson
Woods Edge Road, Bermuda District (north side)
Not specified
Woods Edge Road, Bermuda District (south side)
Not specified
South side of River Road, 975 feet west of Riverway Road, Matoaca District
Not specified
5200 Woolridge Road, Matoaca District
Spring Creek Baptist Church
Development Activity (9)
Rivermont Multifamily
380 dwelling units maximum (92 condominiums, 288 apartments) on 35.84 acres. Rezoning from C-5 and I-1 to RMF with conditional use plan development.
Robius Road Townhomes
27 townhouse dwelling units on 3.45 acres at 7.88 units per acre. Two-story height limit, underground BMP, homes ranging 1,450-2,100 square feet with garages.
Peterson Midlothian Self Storage
One-story self-storage facility with approximately 130,000 square feet on 15.69 acres
Dorsey Acres Subdivision
4 single-family residential lots on 4.06 acres with private well and septic. Homes ranging 1,450-2,100 square feet, most with garages.
Phillips Landing
Maximum 50 dwelling units on 336.5 acres, rezoning from agricultural to rural community RC
Spring Creek Baptist Church Development
Maximum 11 dwelling units on 7.45 acres, rezoning from agricultural to suburban community SC
ATB LLC SERVPRO Facility
Commercial facility on 4.33 acres with 100-foot buffer adjacent to residential zoning
Adkins Road Subdivision
3 dwelling units on 4.08 acres, subdivision of existing parcel with owner retaining existing house
Happy Hill Road Commercial/Industrial
0.69 acres rezoned to warehouse and distribution WD, 1.24 acres rezoned to Corridor Commercial CC
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Only two new construction homes available for sale in the Bon Air District (approximately 10 square miles), both priced over $900,000, indicating strong demand for new housing inventory.
Housing Demand
Developer cited missing townhouse product type in area with over 1,000 multifamily units and several hundred age-restricted units, suggesting market gap for single-family attached housing.
Sentiment
Community feedback during Zomod process consistently expressed concerns about density, which will be addressed in the comprehensive plan modernization update.
Infrastructure
County actively improving Robius Road and Cranbeck Road intersection with pedestrian improvements and signals, and pursuing Smart Scale funding for Huguenot Road and Cranbeck intersection improvements.
Commercial Demand
Self-storage facility approved for 130,000 square feet on Midlothian Turnpike, indicating continued demand for storage uses in commercial corridors.
Infrastructure
New code amendment initiated to require special setbacks between electrical transmission lines and single-family dwellings as electrical infrastructure expands across growing parts of the county.