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Council approves Vista at Forest Hills rezoning and two special‑use permits despite one dissent
Summary
Council approved a proffer amendment rezoning and two special‑use permits for The Vista at Forest Hills (810 Port Republic Road) to permit a mixed‑use, student‑oriented development with 119 units, a parking structure and reduced side/rear setbacks; votes were 4–1 with Councilmember Al Saddoon dissenting on the three items.
Harrisonburg City Council on July 8 approved a proffer amendment rezoning and two special‑use permits that together allow the development known as The Vista at Forest Hills at 810 Port Republic Road, including a mixed‑use building with nonresidential storefronts, a structured parking deck and up to 119 dwelling units targeted to student housing. Each item passed by roll-call vote 4–1; Councilmember Al Saddoon voted no on the rezoning and both special‑use permits, while Councilmembers Robinson, Dent and Vice Mayor Fleming voted aye.
City staff explained the requests are a proffer amendment to retain the B‑2 conditional zoning with updated plan of development, a special‑use permit to…
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