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Richmond approves 907 Morton Street redevelopment over neighborhood objections, 3-1 vote

City Commission for the City of Richmond · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Despite public opposition citing traffic, parking and neighborhood compatibility, the City Commission approved a development agreement and replat for 907 Morton Street after staff-suggested revisions; the motion passed 3-1 with Commissioner Alex BeMent opposed.

The Richmond City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2025-17 and a related development agreement for 907 Morton Street (Manor Estates of Aubreyopolis) at its Jan. 20 meeting, voting 3-1. The applicant was present and staff circulated a revised resolution reflecting the commission’s requested changes.

The city attorney summarized key revisions to the development agreement: removal of references to large and small covered parking structures (leaving the main house, carriage house and pool house), a requirement that existing parking spaces and driveways be maintained in…

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