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Board continues Andorra Oaks rezoning to Nov. 12 as staff, VDOT and applicant work on traffic proffers
Summary
Staff and the applicant outlined a rezoning (R23-0009) to allow up to ~150 single-family homes on Route 3; staff recommended a continuance to Nov. 12 so the applicant can revise proffers to address VDOT traffic-calming recommendations and other staff edits. The board voted to continue the case.
The Board of Supervisors continued a proposed rezoning for the Andorra Oaks project (R23-0009) to the Nov. 12 meeting to allow the applicant time to revise proffers and the generalized development plan (GDP) per VDOT and staff guidance.
Staff said the request would rezone roughly 56 acres from RU (rural) to PDH-3 for construction of about 150 single-family detached units, with roughly 38% open space, a trail system, and proffers covering traffic, schools, parks and public safety. Staff described transportation findings: buildout is expected to add vehicle trips and degrade some intersections under no-build conditions; VDOT recommended horizontal traffic calming measures and staff asked the applicant to commit to a traffic-calming analysis post-buildout.
The applicant’s representative, Charlie Payne, described proffers including a warranted continuous right-turn lane on Route 3, a trail and interpretive signage honoring nearby historic resources, cash proffers intended to mitigate school and transportation impacts, and voluntary additional screening. Payne said the applicant will revise proffers to incorporate VDOT’s horizontal traffic-calming preferences.
Neighbors spoke during the public hearing: concerns included added traffic on Route 3, impacts on already-crowded Chancellor-area schools and emergency services, and long-term cumulative effects of approved-but-not-built developments in the county. The board voted to continue the public hearing and decision to Nov. 12 so staff and the applicant can submit amended proffers; the motion passed on a voice vote.
