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Public commenter urges support for surplus transfer of Sankofa community site; commission forwards consent items to city council

Richmond Planning Commission · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The commission forwarded a consent-agenda ordinance declaring city parcels surplus and recommending conveyance of the Sankofa community site to a community organization; Duron Chavis spoke in support of transferring stewardship to a community land trust.

At its meeting, the Richmond Planning Commission voted to forward its consent agenda to Richmond City Council with a recommendation of approval, including an ordinance to declare surplus two city-owned parcels and direct conveyance for community use.

The consent agenda included Ordinance 2026-003, described by staff as a proposal to declare surplus and convey city-owned real estate at 301 Burrow Bridal Road (parcel 201209301307) and…

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