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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Henrico County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Short-term rental permits in residential districts
A homeowner on Omega Road asked to rent her dwelling as a short-term rental, a use that requires a conditional use permit under county code.
Home-based businesses and uses in residential districts
Several neighbors sought permission to run small home-based activities — a hosted short-term rental and two in-home daycares — in single-family neighborhoods. How the board rules shapes what residents can do on their own property.
Drive-through restaurant at S. Laburnum Avenue and Finlay Street
Cornerstone Midlothian wants to convert a 0.59-acre office-zoned corner into a drive-through restaurant with extended hours, near residential areas and within the Airport Safety Overlay District. Neighbors would weigh traffic, noise, and late-hours effects.
Retail rezoning at Magellan Parkway and Brook Road
A small lot at Magellan Parkway and Brook Road would shift to business zoning for general retail — though a deferral to August 13 was requested.
Industrial outdoor storage at Darbytown and Miller roads
DRB III Trucking wants to run outdoor storage and trailer parking on nearly 6 acres in Varina. The commission itself asked to postpone the decision to August 13, so neighbors have more time.
Imago Dei School conditional rezone for private school
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.
Indoor Event Venue on Nine Mile Road
Whitehead & Chiocca Properties wants a permit for an indoor event venue on Nine Mile Road in Varina, with conditions meant to protect nearby uses.
Zoning appeal of violation notices at 3401 Vawter Avenue
KGLI Properties, LLC appealed notices of zoning violation on three parcels at 3401 Vawter Avenue in East Highland Park, a light-industrial-zoned property. The board's ruling would determine whether the county's enforcement action stands.
Home-based conditional use permits
Several homeowners asked the zoning board for permission for things like backyard hens, a home daycare, accessory dwelling units, a short-term rental, and side-yard garages or storage buildings. These decisions shape what residents can do on their own residential lots.
Zoning violation appeals on Greenwood Road
A property owner appealed two notices of violation on his A-1 zoned Greenwood Road parcels, with photos in the record showing trucks and storage on site. The board's ruling would decide whether the county's enforcement stands.
Bon Secours St. Mary's parking lot rezone
The hospital wants to rezone 1.6 acres at Maple Avenue and Paxton Street for a parking lot. Neighbors may care about traffic and how office use fits a mostly residential area.
Zoning enforcement appeals
Three appeals of administrative decisions and notices of violation were on the docket, including one involving an industrial-zoned property on Vawter Avenue. Outcomes determine whether alleged zoning violations stand.
Appeal of administrative zoning decision in Meadowood
SSR, Inc., through Cortland Putbrese, challenged an administrative zoning decision on its property at 1500 Eastridge Road in the B-2 Business District. The Board's ruling could affect how that commercial property may be used.
Restaurant and equestrian facility in Varina agricultural district
A farm owner on Darbytown Road wants county permission to run a restaurant and equestrian business on land zoned for agriculture. The hearing lets neighbors weigh in on traffic, noise, and the rural character of the area.
Crossings at Mulberry proffer amendment
The developer of the Crossings at Mulberry property on Chamberlayne Road asked to amend Proffer 28, which covers alley-served lots. A public hearing was scheduled on the request.
Recreational structure in front and side yards
A proposal to build a padel court and pavilion in the front and side yards of an R-1 estate lot at 2 Country Squire Lane tests how much recreation development single-family zoning allows.
Land Exchange with Islamic Center of Henrico
The County would trade about 0.6 acres to the Islamic Center for a Galaxie Road entrance, receiving slightly more than an acre back for future recreation. The Center must pave the drive, add one-way signage, and follow use restrictions.
Deep Run Roadhouse outdoor food preparation
The roadhouse near John Rolfe and Ridgefield parkways sought permission to prepare food outdoors. The Planning Commission recommended granting it with special conditions.