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Residents urge council to revisit 2018 Vibrancy study and oppose zoning changes for Richmond Road conversion
Summary
Speakers in public comment told council the 2018 Vibrancy study should be revisited and that a proposal to increase allowable density for a Wells Fargo building conversion at 1006 Richmond Road conflicts with the comprehensive plan and neighborhood character.
During the Feb. 10 work session public‑comment period, residents urged Williamsburg City Council to reexamine the city’s 2018 Vibrancy study and to oppose zoning changes that would raise multifamily density allowances near downtown, using a proposed conversion of the former Wells Fargo building at 1006 Richmond Road as an example.
Hal Hardaway (resident) said he moved to Williamsburg to avoid aggressive development and asked council not to follow what he described as “the Kool‑Aid of density development.” He said, "Smart development's necessary... but please don't be lemmings. Let your legacy be…
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