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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Henrico County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Affordable homes through Maggie Walker Community Land Trust
A $500,000 county grant would help the land trust buy 20 Arcadia homes and sell them to buyers earning up to 115% of area median income.
Setback and lot-area variances countywide
Applicants sought variances to build a screened porch and two carports that don't meet standard setback distances. Approval would let construction proceed closer to lot lines than the zoning ordinance normally allows.
Residential development proposals in Brookland district
A provisional use permit would let Spy Rock Real Estate Group build a mixed-use development with apartments at Westmoreland and Jacque Streets, land now zoned light industrial. It brings new housing and commercial services to the Westwood Redevelopment Overlay area, though the comprehensive plan designates the site for heavy industry.
OP Holdings Osborne Turnpike event space and outdoor recreation
A 35.82-acre Varina site was proposed for indoor event space and outdoor recreation, though a deferral to October 15 was requested. The land is recommended for environmental protection and open space in the comprehensive plan, so its future is a live neighborhood issue.
Trucking and outdoor storage facility in Varina
DRB III Trucking's rezoning would allow outdoor storage and trailer parking on 5.9 acres at Darbytown and Miller roads, in the Airport Safety Overlay.
Westwood mixed-use development with multifamily housing
Spy Rock Real Estate Group's permit request would bring multifamily housing and mixed uses to a light-industrial parcel near Westmoreland and Jacque streets, in the Westwood Redevelopment Overlay.
Data Center Development
Henrico is dealing with a major surge in public pushback over new data centers, leaving city leaders struggling to figure out fair zoning rules. Residents are worried about the heavy toll these massive facilities take on local resources, making it a hot-button local issue.
Crown Castle wireless tower height increase (withdrawn)
Crown Castle sought a permit to replace and raise a wireless tower near Gaskins Road and Stoneridge Lane in a residential area. The case was headed for a possible deferral to August.
St. Joseph Villa update
An afternoon briefing on the St. Joseph Villa property was scheduled for the Board.
Affordable housing easement at 3900 Nine Mile Road
The Board was asked to sign an easement agreement supporting Richmond Affordable Housing on Nine Mile Road in Varina.
Varina on the James Phase I contract
A contract award for Phase I of the Varina on the James project, a major waterfront development in eastern Henrico.
Imago Dei School Rezoning
A private school wants to rezone 8.86 acres at Dill Road and Vawter Avenue from industrial to residential zoning. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval; a deferral to September 8 had been requested, so the Board's decision may wait.
Residential development review update
An afternoon briefing on the County's residential development review process was scheduled.
Townhomes on Pouncey Tract Road (REZ-2025-103169)
Bacova Development wants to rezone nearly 10 acres for townhomes near Kain Road, adding housing density in the Three Chopt District after a May deferral.
Crown Castle Wireless Tower Replacement
Crown Castle sought a permit to replace and raise a wireless tower near Gaskins Road and Stoneridge Lane in a residential area. The case was headed for a possible deferral to August.
DRB III Trucking Industrial Rezoning
A trucking company sought to rezone 5.9 acres at Darbytown and Miller Roads for outdoor storage and trailer parking, in the airport safety overlay. The case was carried over from May.