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Planning Commission forwards favorable recommendation for Eagle Bay block-length exception
Summary
The King George County Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation on PC-01-26, a block-length exception for the Eagle Bay subdivision (Tax Parcel 14-71), citing improved connectivity and emergency access offered by a looping road design.
The King George County Planning Commission voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on a requested exception to the 600-foot maximum block length for the proposed Eagle Bay subdivision (PC-01-26).
Staff introduced the application under section 10-1-8 of the subdivision ordinance and said reviewing agencies support the exception. Applicant representatives — Andrew Hutchinson of Bowman Consulting and landowner Ted Vizzi of SE Ventures — told the commission the requested exception allows a looping road in place of two adjacent cul-de-sacs, which they said reduces pavement, preserves larger lots and improves connectivity. As Hutchinson put it: "[The exception] allows us to limit the amount of pavement and keep the larger lot format that we think the community deserves." (applicant quote taken from presentation.)
During public comment, James Shaw (James Monroe District) supported the loop design, saying it provides alternate access and improved emergency access: "Turning the road path ... to a loop in this case is really smart." Shaw spoke as both a citizen and an EDA member.
Commissioners discussed the design and agency comments; Chief Moody and VDOT (reported by staff) had said the loop would improve response times and connectivity. A motion to adopt Resolution PC-01-26 and forward the block-length exception from SC Ventures, Inc. to the Board of Supervisors with a favorable recommendation was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. The recorded vote on the motion was announced as unanimous 'Aye' by the commissioners present.
Next steps: the Board of Supervisors will receive the planning commission's recommendation and decide whether to approve the exception at a future meeting. The resolution and supporting agency comments were included in the planning commission packet.
Reporting note: the commission's action was limited to the block-length exception; staff and applicants emphasized that this recommendation does not alter the number of lots allowed by ordinance.
