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Planning Commission backs rezoning of city-owned Reservoir Street lot for five affordable units
Summary
The Harrisonburg Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning 2410 Reservoir Street to allow a five-unit affordable housing project proposed by Valley Housing Trust; the sale price, proffers and funding strategy were discussed and the item will go to City Council in November.
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The Harrisonburg Planning Commission on Oct. 8 recommended approval of a rezoning request for 2410 Reservoir Street that would allow Valley Housing Trust to buy city-owned land and build five one‑bedroom or efficiency affordable housing units.
Staff planner Nirma Soffel told commissioners the property and surrounding parcels are zoned R‑3 (medium‑density residential) and that the city’s comprehensive plan designates the site for mixed use; the city has identified surplus parcels for residential development following a 2021 housing assessment.
Valley Housing Trust trustee Frank Gordon proposed purchasing the lot for $74,600, below the assessed value of $108,700, in exchange for a…
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