Preston Lake, a large mixed use development east of Harrisonburg began selling homes in 2008, was foreclosed on by Wells Fargo in 2011, and was then acquired by a developer out of Maryland in 2012.

Tomorrow night, the developer will present a proposal to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to make several changes to the community, including most notably:

• Expand the development from 125 acres to 140 acres.
• Expand the number of residences from 474 units to 819 units.
  

Below I have outlined the five main changes I am observing between the current master plan and the proposed master plan.


[1] Proposed Addition of 336 Apartments
As shown below, the corner of the property that is bisected by the new Southeast Connector Road is proposed to change from being single family homes and townhouses, to being two large apartment buildings.




[2] Proposed Addition of 76 Quads
As shown below, the intended soccer field and walking trails are proposed to be replaced by 76 quads --- single level villas.  The location of the park would then be adjusted as well.  This expansion/revision utilizes a portion of the adjacent property already owned by the developer.




[3] Proposed Reconfiguration of Townhouses
As shown below, the townhouses intended to be built along Massanetta Springs Road are proposed to be rearranged a bit, and expanded from 55 townhouses to 66.




[4] Townhouses and More Townhouses
As shown below, additional townhouses are being proposed adjacent to the already expansive townhouse section that surrounds the large Village Green.  This expansion/revision utilizes a portion of the adjacent property already owned by the developer.




[5] Expanded Single Family Home Section
As shown below, an adjacent property owned by the new developer is proposed to be added into the overall Preston Lake development.




Here are some pertinent documents that I obtained from the County that will be presented and discussed at the public hearing....

• Proposed Revised Master Plan
  
• Master Plan Amendment Request
• Community Center Architectural Rendering
• Proposed Revised Proffers

If these changes to the Preston Lake master plan impact you, definitely plan to attend the Public Hearing tomorrow (Dec 18, 2013) at 6:30 PM to let your voice be heard.