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Planning commission recommends 4‑story mixed‑use building at Libby–Patterson intersection despite neighborhood opposition
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a special‑use permit allowing a four‑story mixed‑use building at 5728 Patterson Avenue and 805 Libby Avenue; neighbors and civic groups raised concerns about height, parking and impacts on the nearby historic Westwood neighborhood.
The Richmond Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a special‑use permit that would allow a four‑story, mixed‑use building with commercial space and outdoor dining at the corner of Patterson and Libby avenues (properties at 5728 Patterson Avenue and 805 Libby Avenue).
Planning staff presented the site context and recommended approval, saying the project aligns with the Richmond 300 master plan’s Community Mixed Use designation and that the proposed design includes stepbacks and streetscape improvements intended to transition massing toward adjacent residential areas. Staff noted the building would be approximately 51 feet tall,…
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