70 Single Family Homes Proposed On 10.14 Acres On Smithland Road

The City of Harrisonburg Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request at their February 18, 2025 meeting to allow for 70 single family homes to be built on approximately 10 acres on Smithland Road.

Here's a better view of the proposed site plan...

There isn't much new construction in the City of Harrisonburg, so these homes could be a welcome addition to the housing stock in the City -- though the houses are proposed to be built on rather small lots.

City staff is not recommending that this rezoning be approved, as noted in their report to Planning Commission...

"While the planned project’s housing types and density are both in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and will accommodate interparcel connectivity, there remain significant concerns with the overall public street network and layout of the site. Staff recognizes that single-family detached dwellings on small lots is a desirable type of housing that is needed in the City, however we must ensure that neighborhoods are planned and designed accordingly for the long-term success of this neighborhood and future residential developments that would be constructed adjacent to the site. At this time staff cannot support the rezoning request and recommends denial."

View more details such as the Planning Commission Memorandum, Site Maps, Application and Supporting Documents and Public Comments here.