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Board signals preference for lower-density Mixed Use Level 1 for Eastern State parcel C
Summary
Board members and staff discussed LU-220-0002, weighing Mixed Use Level 1 versus Level 2 for parcel C; staff said the current proposal’s density (~3.3 units/acre) is below either tier, several supervisors expressed concern about mixed use defaulting to mostly residential, and the board asked staff for additional guidance ahead of a February public hearing.
The James City County Board of Supervisors discussed land‑use application LU‑220‑0002 for Eastern State parcel C and indicated a leaning toward the Mixed Use Level 1 designation while asking staff for clearer direction to applicants.
Staff planner Morgan Reisinger briefed the board on the two mixed‑use tiers and how they appear in the county comprehensive plan, explaining that Level 1 is intended for collector/arterial intersections and emphasizes a greater residential allocation relative to Level 2, while Level 2 anticipates higher residential densities and more commercial floor area. Reisinger…
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