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Planning Commission forwards Southerly Run rezoning for 106 homes to Board with 4–3 recommendation
Summary
The commission voted 4–3 to forward RZ25-007, a conditional rezoning to R‑3 to allow up to 106 single‑family lots on about 46.73 acres, to the Board of Supervisors with staff-recommended conditions; staff and the applicant said utilities and off-site road work will be required before construction.
The Prince George County Planning Commission voted 4–3 on Dec. 18 to forward RZ25-007 — a request to conditionally rezone about 46.73 acres from RA to R‑3 for a 106‑lot single‑family subdivision called Southerly Run — to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval subject to conditions dated Dec. 10, 2025. Planning staff recommended approval, noting the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and surrounding land uses.
"Staff's recommendation for this proposal is approval subject to the proper conditions dated 12/10/2025," said Greenshine, the planning staff member who presented the staff report. The staff presentation summarized voluntary proffers including a cash proffer of $3,544 per unit, minimum floor areas (1,400 sq. ft. for one‑story homes; 1,600 sq. ft. for multi‑story), a homeowners association to maintain common elements, restrictions on duplexes, resource protection area signage, and a proffer to construct an off‑site right‑turn taper at Takach and Middle Road. Staff flagged likely off‑site impacts: additional traffic and increased demand for public services, and noted VDOT secondary‑street acceptance and utility connections would be required.
The applicant, D.R. Horton, described the project as a moderate‑density R‑3 subdivision. "We're excited to bring this R3 subdivision to life," said Brian Rowe, division vice president for D.R. Horton in Southern Virginia, adding that homes would range roughly from 1,700 to 2,500 square feet and that water and sewer extensions would be provided from Bridal Road. Rowe said the typical timeline includes roughly 16 months of site planning and about 12 months of site development before vertical construction.
After presentations and public comment, a commissioner moved to forward the application with the staff conditions; the motion passed by a 4–3 roll call vote. Staff noted the Board of Supervisors hearing is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026, pending the Board's agenda adoption. The Planning Commission's vote is advisory; the Board will hold a separate public hearing and make the final decision.
