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Residents raise traffic, archaeological and industry concerns at first reading of rezoning for 495 Duncannon Lane
Summary
At a first reading of Ordinance 25-17, the Richmond City Board of Commissioners heard that the city purchased 190 acres on Duncannon Lane with state and local funds and will consider rezoning it from agriculture to I-2 heavy industry; a nearby resident urged setbacks and protections for homes and archaeological sites and expressed concern about potential high-demand uses such as data centers.
The Richmond City Board of Commissioners held a first reading of Ordinance 25-17 to change the zoning classification of 495 Duncannon Lane — a roughly 190-acre tract — from AG (agriculture) to I-2 (heavy industry). The Planning and Zoning Commission previously held a public hearing and recommended the change.
City Manager (presenting) told the commission the city received $2,000,000 from a state product development initiative and matched with $2,744,000, for a total purchase price of $4,744,000 for the property. The manager said the parcel sits along the 'golden corridor' with utilities and four-lane road access, and that rezoning to…
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