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Commission approves special‑use permit for Forest Heights senior independent living
Summary
The planning commission approved SUP‑25‑0012 for a 50‑unit Forest Heights senior independent living facility at 6015 Richmond Road with conditions; staff said layout remains consistent with a previously approved plan, stormwater BMP maintenance will be shared between HOAs, and partners (including Bay Aging) continue to refine affordability targets.
James City County planning commissioners voted to recommend approval of a special‑use permit (SUP‑25‑0012) for a 50‑unit Forest Heights senior independent living facility at 6015 Richmond Road.
Staff presentation and project context
Staff said the proposed senior independent living component is consistent with the previously approved master plan and that COVID‑era delays affected the project timeline. The tentatively approved site plan reflects final watershed boundaries and special stormwater management requirements; staff said stormwater maintenance for a shared…
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