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Planning Commission continues decision on Jank Road mixed‑use plan after neighborhood opposition to proposed store
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to continue consideration of a special‑use permit for 7100 Jank Road to April 1 after hours of public comment focusing on a proposed ground‑floor retail space that neighbors say would operate like a convenience store and draw vaping, gambling and traffic problems.
The Richmond City Planning Commission on Wednesday voted to continue its decision on ordinance 2024‑312, a special‑use permit for 7100 Jank Road, to its April 1 meeting to allow more time for the applicant and neighborhood to negotiate conditions.
The applicant, represented by Beau Gillette of Baker Development Resources, asked to develop a three‑story mixed‑use building with up to 14 dwelling units, a corner commercial space and 29 off‑street parking spaces. Gillette said the plan would include conditions limiting retail display of tobacco and vaping products to 32 square feet, banning string lighting in building windows and prohibiting…
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