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Board Vacates Two Paper Rights‑of‑Way Allowing Lot Consolidation on Sycamore Landing Road
Summary
Supervisors vacated two paper rights-of-way recorded in 1928, clearing the way for consolidation of six small lots at 9936 Sycamore Landing Road and subsequent subdivision work by the property owner.
James City County supervisors voted to vacate two unused paper rights‑of‑way shown on a 1928 plat for the County Home Demonstration Club, a procedural step that will allow the owner of 9936 Sycamore Landing Road to consolidate six small lots into two and proceed with a proposed subdivision.
County staff said the two rights‑of‑way — an 18‑foot strip perpendicular to Sycamore Landing Road and a 30‑foot strip running parallel — were never constructed and are inadequate to support new roads. Staff confirmed the immediate adjoining owner (David Lamby) supports the vacation. The board approved the ordinance to vacate the rights‑of‑way after a brief public hearing; the applicant’s representative, Chase Grogg of LandTech Resources, spoke in favor and said the change will simplify lot consolidation.
Why it matters: Vacating paper streets is a common municipal step to clear title and permit consolidation or development on older plats that predate modern subdivision standards.
Ending: With the ordinance approved, the property owner may proceed with the planned lot consolidation and related subdivision steps.
