Two rezoning proposals are going before the Rockingham County Planning Commission this week....
54 Acres on Island Ford Road in McGahesyville (shown above)
- 220 single family home lots
- Adjacent to Whispering Pines subdivision
- Within walking distance of the Thunderbird Cafe
- 13 acres of open space / park
- County staff recommends approval
- Download the full packet of information here
- Adjacent to additional parcel in the City also owned by the property owner requesting this County rezoning.
- 175 duplex lots (or single family home lots)
- 225 townhome lots
- Total density (number of lots) not to exceed 400
- Development of the property causes concern for City staff - including water supply and traffic issues.
- This area of Pear Street is not planned for attached residential units -- such as townhouses and duplexes.
- It is the City's view that the density and type of development would not be compatible with future development on adjoining city property.
- Staff recommends tabling this rezoning request
- Download the full packet of information here
- Download a color plat here
Update after Planning Commission meeting....
Island Ford Road rezoning recommended by Planning Commission
"In other business, the commission unanimously recommended approval of Gary Sandridge’s request to rezone 54 acres on Island Ford Road in McGaheysville from agricultural use to planned single family. Sandridge plans to build 220 units that would connect to the existing Whispering Springs subdivision, which is at the intersection of Island Ford Road and McGaheysville Road."
Pear Street rezoning tabled by Planning Commission
"Commissioners Brent Trumbo, Rodney Burkholder and Keith Sheets voted to table the request. Commissioner Bill Loomis, who raised concerns over the density of the project and its compatibility with planned development in the city, abstained from voting. Commissioner David Rees was absent."
Read more here....
County Planning Commission Tables Housing Request
Daily News Record, April 4, 2018
