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Hanover County eliminated from Project Onyx; consultant cited height variance and site-control concerns
Summary
Staff announced Hanover County was removed from consideration for Project Onyx before Thanksgiving after consultants flagged concerns about a special-exception building height variance and the Countys lack of site control. EDA members said the county is better positioned for future large projects.
Secretary Brandon Turner told members that Hanover County was eliminated from consideration for Project Onyx prior to Thanksgiving after consultant feedback.
According to the update, consultants raised concerns about a special-exception building height variance and the Countys lack of site control. Mr. Turner and Chairman Trey Hayden emphasized that despite the outcome "the EDA and County are in a much better position and more nimble to work with large projects in the future." The announcement did not include additional financial details or a specific timeline for re-entering similar competitive processes.
Staff did not record a formal motion on Project Onyx during the meeting; the item was an informational update to the Authority.
