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| The future site of Monticello Mews with the Isabella in the background. |
The site was rezoned R-12 in 1976. The current approval process deals with amendments to the proffers.
During a Planning Commission hearing on the project March 9, nearby residents raised concerns about density, traffic, and lack of green space.
At the March 16 meeting, Kelly Atkinson of the county’s Department of Planning and Zoning, said DRW agreed to made several changes in the proffers after the hearing:
- A traffic signal will be installed on Edsall Road if the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles approves. If not, a pedestrian crosswalk with a flashing signal will be added.
- Garages on the units will incorporate a recessed area for trash and recycling bins.
- Homebuyers will be informed that garages must be used for cars, not storage.
- Additional buffering will be added along Edsall Road, and stormwater management will be improved.
“This is an excellent example of community-based land use planning,” said commissioner Julie Strandlie (Mason). “They listened to community concerns.” She also noted that this type of negotiation won’t be possible after July 1 when new state legislation on proffers takes effect.
The next step is a public hearing before the Board of Supervisors. A hearing date hasn’t been announced yet.
The next step is a public hearing before the Board of Supervisors. A hearing date hasn’t been announced yet.