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Planning commission approves rezoning of MBR Properties parcel at Heath Street and Estill Avenue
Summary
The Richmond City Planning Commission voted to rezone a corner lot owned by MBR Properties from B-1 (neighborhood business) to I-1 (light industrial), clearing the way for future light industrial or warehousing uses; the decision included adoption of findings of fact and passed unanimously.
The Richmond City Planning Commission on a voice vote approved a zoning map amendment to reclassify a corner lot owned by MBR Properties at Heath Street and Estill Avenue from B-1 (neighborhood business) to I-1 (light industrial).
The rezoning was introduced by staff and presented by a company representative who described the property and said he intends light industrial or small-scale warehousing but has not yet submitted a formal development plan. Staff noted the lot currently zoned B-1 and pointed out I-1 minimum building-site and setback standards that could affect future site design.
Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to approve the rezoning and the required findings of fact. The commission then asked for public comment; none was offered. The commissioners recorded votes of approval: Commissioner Francis — yes; Commissioner Short — yes; Commissioner Miller — yes; Commissioner Perkins — yes; Commissioner Miles — yes; Commissioner Estelle — yes. The motion passed and staff indicated the item will proceed under the normal development review process.
Staff cautioned developers that I-1 setbacks (25-foot front/side/rear setbacks discussed in the meeting) and minimum lot requirements could constrain building footprints and might require future variance requests to the Board of Adjustments for a development plan. The applicant acknowledged preliminary sketches showing a modest building footprint (roughly a 50-by-70 building was referenced during the discussion) and said the corner lot abuts other properties the owner controls.
Planning staff will process the rezoning as adopted; subsequent site plans or development plans will be reviewed under the city's development ordinance and setback/parking requirements.
The commission moved to the next agenda item following the vote.
