The Prince George County Planning Commission on Oct. 23 voted to forward RZ25‑0006, a conditional rezoning for roughly 16.7 acres on Prince George Drive, to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval subject to proffered conditions.

Staff told the commission the request to rezone the properties from RA and R‑2 to R‑3 (general residential) is consistent with the county comprehensive plan and surrounding zoning. The applicant proposes a 50‑lot, age‑restricted community for residents 55 and older; proffers include a cap of 50 single‑family homes, an owner‑occupied requirement, a homeowners association to maintain common elements, a cash proffer of $1,500 per unit and conformance with applicable state and federal regulations for age‑restricted communities.

Developer Justin Noblin, the proposed developer, said the project was designed to conserve rural character while meeting an unmet need for 55+ housing in the county. Noblin described water and sewer plans and contingencies: he said county water availability is expected to improve around 2026 and noted an on‑site artesian well and 10,000‑gallon tank are an option at an estimated cost he described, to provide interim water service if necessary. "We are required to do all street parking and there will be more than enough room for all street parking for every house in the neighborhood," Noblin said. He also described the developer’s plan for a private road to meet VDOT commercial entrance standards and the potential need for turn lanes if warranted.

Staff summarized agency comments: VDOT noted the proposed entrance does not meet spacing standards and an exception or commercial entrance will be required; utilities indicated extension and connection to public water and wastewater will be required in this planning area; Fire and EMS noted constraints including distance to existing stations. No public comments were submitted in writing; the hearing was advertised and a sign placed on the property per state code requirements.

A small number of members of the public spoke in favor. Jim Quist said he supports the project as a properly targeted 55+ development and urged commissioners to forward it for Board review. Commissioners asked questions about enforcement of the age restriction; staff and others noted that the proffers, HOA oversight and state and federal fair‑housing regulations and the Virginia Fair Housing Office provide enforcement mechanisms.

The motion to forward RZ25‑0006 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval passed by roll call. Commissioners voting in favor recorded Yes votes from Commissioners McDonough, Anderson, Coneppa, Womack, Howe and Bresco (tally recorded as Yes 7, No 0). The recommendation is advisory; the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing before a final zoning decision is made.

Proffer conditions, the conceptual site plan and supporting technical notes on water and sewer capacity are included in the planning commission packet for the case and will be provided to the Board with the referral.