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Chesapeake Planning Commission denies Viridian Reserve North rezoning amid wetlands and school-capacity concerns
Summary
After extended public comment and questions about wetlands, stormwater and school overcrowding, the Chesapeake City Planning Commission voted 7–2 to deny a rezoning request for the 25.3-acre Viridian Reserve North project (PLN‑REZ‑2025‑059).
The Chesapeake City Planning Commission voted 7–2 on Feb. 11 to deny a rezoning request for Viridian Reserve North, a proposed conditional rezoning of roughly 25.3 acres from Agricultural to R‑8 Residential. Commissioners cited potential loss of forested wetlands, ongoing stormwater and flood concerns, and continued overcrowding at Southeastern Elementary School as the basis for the denial.
The project team, represented by attorney Tyler Rose of Williams Mullen, told the commission the development would provide neighborhood connectivity, a three‑acre public park and a stormwater pond sized to a higher-than‑typical standard. Rose said the applicant proffered…
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