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Votes at a glance: Harrisonburg council approves rezoning, plats, easements and housing bond approvals
Summary
A summary of formal council actions Jan. 14, 2025: consent agenda, a rezoning at 160 Carpenter Lane, two zoning text amendments, a subdivision plat and several easements and conveyances, plus two housing bond authorizations — all approved.
Harrisonburg City Council took formal votes on multiple items at its Jan. 14 meeting. Below is a concise list of each action, the motion or purpose, and the outcome as recorded at the meeting.
• Consent agenda — Approved (unanimous). The council approved the consent agenda by roll call with no items removed for separate consideration.
• Rezoning: 160 Carpenter Lane (Florence LLC / Valley Equipment Company) — Approved (unanimous). Staff recommended rezoning from B‑2 General Business to M‑1 General Industrial to permit Valley Equipment Company to relocate and operate at the site; Planning Commission recommended approval 6–0. Motion to approve was made and seconded; roll call recorded all ayes.
• Zoning ordinance amendment: allow cash proffers — Approved 4–1. Council amended the zoning ordinance to permit acceptance of cash proffers in conformity with state law; vote recorded as Vice…
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