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Oakshade Estates rezoning seeks 49 units; commissioners press for clarity on school-seat calculations

Fauquier County Planning Commission · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The Oakshade Estates rezoning application requests 49 units; commissioners noted that by-right lots (nine) and nearby developments (including 160 townhomes) were not fully counted in the school-seat calculation and asked staff to clarify which developments were included in projections.

Planning staff provided a refresher on the Oakshade Estates rezoning at the Jan. 21 work session. The applicant is seeking rezoning to allow a total of 49 housing units. Commissioners discussed the by-right subdivision potential in the area (noted as nine lots by staff) and raised concerns that other nearby projects—specifically a…

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