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Board approves Strathmore rezoning for Vint Hill despite traffic and school concerns
Summary
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted 6–2 to approve the Strathmore rezoning (168 homes) as part of a coordinated plan for the Vint Hill corridor. Supporters cited housing supply and planned road upgrades; opponents warned of bottlenecks on Vin Hill Road, school capacity strain and environmental impacts.
Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors voted to approve the Strathmore rezoning (filed as 13a) for a 55‑acre site on the north side of Vin Hill Road, authorizing 168 dwelling units — 151 market‑rate and 17 affordable/workforce units — and a suite of proffers to fund parks, schools and road improvements. The motion passed 6–2, with Supervisors Vega and Stewart opposed.
The applicant, represented by Sherman Patrick of Compton & Dooling, described a master plan that includes varied housing types, 46 percent open space, three 10‑foot shared‑use paths and financial contributions for school and infrastructure mitigation. Patrick said the project proposes a $5,000 per market‑rate unit contribution for schools and additional funds for parkland and fire/rescue; the…
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