Board continues Andorra Oaks rezoning to Nov. 12 after staff, VDOT and applicant discuss traffic and school impacts

Spotsylvania supervisors on Oct. 22 voted to continue a public hearing and vote on a rezoning application for Andorra Oaks (R23‑0009), a proposal to rezone roughly 56 acres to allow about 151 single‑family detached homes. Staff and the applicant agreed to continue to the Nov. 12 meeting to allow revisions to proffers and the Generalized Development Plan, including changes requested by VDOT on traffic‑calming measures.

Staff and the applicant described the project as low‑density residential consistent with the county comprehensive plan. The plan contemplates two access points — a Route 3 entrance and an extension of Ashley Park Boulevard — and about 38% open space along the Route 3 frontage with a trail, interpretive signage and a temporary pump station proffered by the developer. Staff flagged transportation and school impacts: the project would add about 1,474 vehicle trips per day and could push Chancellor Elementary over capacity based on current districting; the applicant offered cash proffers for schools, parks, public safety and transportation and agreed to traffic improvements, including a continuous right‑turn lane on Route 3.

Since the board packet was published, VDOT recommended horizontal traffic‑calming measures (median islands, chicanes) rather than the applicant’s earlier proposed vertical measures (raised crosswalks). Staff recommended the applicant revise its proffers and GDP to reflect VDOT‑preferred horizontal measures up front and to perform a post‑build traffic‑calming analysis. The applicant’s representative said the proffer package includes $900,000 in cash contributions (including $250,000 for schools) and substantial off‑site traffic work. The board voted to continue the item to allow the applicant to submit revised proffers for board review on Nov. 12.