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Henrico supervisors deny Westford Glen rezoning amid traffic and school‑capacity concerns
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 2 to deny a conditional rezoning for the proposed Westford Glen subdivision (about 345 units) after residents and board members raised concerns about traffic on Knuckles Road and projected impacts on nearby schools.
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 2 denied a conditional rezoning application for Westford Glen, a proposed development of roughly 345 homes between Interstate 295 and Knuckles Road, citing persistent traffic and school‑capacity concerns.
Planning staff told supervisors the revised plan reduces units from 370 to 345 — about 309 townhomes and 36 single‑family homes — and includes proffers for sidewalks, street trees, buffers, multiple pocket parks and a commitment to apply to Henrico’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund for 5 percent of lots (about 17). The presentation noted the applicant revised plans on Nov. 24 and that the planning commission recommended approval with conditions.
Why it matters: The project would require significant changes to Knuckles Road, including a developer‑funded third lane and other intersection improvements…
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