Board of County Supervisors Meeting, July 21, 2026
Approves Rezoning at River Ridge Boulevard (Etainat at River Oaks), unanimous
What happened
Prince William County Board of County Supervisors approved the rezoning of 17.28 acres at River Ridge Boulevard (REZ 2025-00023, Etainat at River Oaks) from B-1 to PMR for a 300-unit multifamily development by Bonaventure, unanimously, over neighbor objections about parking and d…
- Jurisdiction
- Prince William County, VA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 21, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsPublic Hearings Package 8A through 8I (including Brisa and Stadler Place)
ApprovedRiver Ridge Boulevard, Woodbridge
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 7
Bennett School Demolition Change Order for Judicial Center Expansion
Board approved a change order (item 6F, pulled from consent) authorizing consultants to study memorialization while moving forward with demolition of the ~117-year-old Bennett School to enable the Judicial Center expansion. Discussion covered state-mandated court space requirements, asbestos/lead/mold remediation (~1-year demolition), ground-penetrating radar for possible graves (24-30 months total if remains found), and lack of financial contribution from City of Manassas. Motion passed seven to one with Supervisor Stewart voting nay.
- Consultant change order to study memorialization of the building
- state-mandated processes for any human remains or artifacts found
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Prince William County Board of County Supervisors approved the rezoning of 17.28 acres at River Ridge Boulevard (REZ 2025-00023, Etainat at River Oaks) from B-1 to PMR for a 300-unit multifamily development by Bonaventure, unanimously, over neighbor objections about parking and d…
Key Decisions (7)
Bennett School Demolition Change Order for Judicial Center Expansion
CPA Initiation - Manassas Preserve
CPA Initiation - Cat Harpen Valley Estates
Rezoning at River Ridge Boulevard (Etainat at River Oaks)
Public Hearings Package 8A through 8I (including Brisa and Stadler Place)
Consent Agenda 6A-6E and 6G-6L (transportation funding items)
Closed Session Settlement - Route 1 Fraley Boulevard Right-of-Way
Zoning Changes (3)
Development Activity (7)
Etainat at River Oaks
Residential
Manassas Preserve (55+ community)
Residential
Cat Harpen Valley Estates
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
County officials repeatedly cited a housing deficit of over 20,000…
Infrastructure
Water, sewer, road, and electrical grid capacity constraints (Cat Harpen…
Sentiment
The Board showed sharp division on rural-area CPAs, initiating both…
Who Spoke (37)
On the record: the chair, a councilmember, 10 commissioners, 9 staff members, an attorney, the applicant's representative, and 8 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 4 of 4 land-use forecasts on this agenda.
ORD - Rezoning #REZ2025-00023, Attain at River Oaks - Woodbridge Magisterial District -… rezone
RES - Initiate Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CPA2026-00016, Manassas Preserve -…
RES - Initiate Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CPA2026-00003, Catharpin Valley Estates -…
ORD - Rezoning #REZ2025-00033, Briza - Woodbridge Magisterial District - Alex Vanegas… rezone
ORD - Rezoning #REZ2024-00014, Triangle Baptist Church - Potomac Magisterial District -… rezone
Stadler Place plan amendment
ORD - Special Use Permit Amendment #SUP2026-00023, Triangle Baptist Church - Cell Tower -… conditional use permit
More land-use items (1)
1 item with no recorded vote on this agenda
- ORD - Special Use Permit Amendment #SUP2026-00024, Triangle Baptist Church - Child Care……Case SUP2026-00024No vote recorded
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