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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Chesterfield planners back rezoning at Iron Bridge and Jessup roads

Chesterfield County
“The Chesterfield County Planning Commission voted Thursday to rezone 11 acres for commercial development at Iron Bridge Road and Jessup Road despite opposition from many nearby residents concerned about increased traffic and crime.

Balzer & Associates requested a zoning change from residential to community business for the site. The developer’s plans call for 9,000 square feet of retail space, a bank, a sit-down restaurant, a fast-food restaurant and a 14-pump gas station, but specific businesses have not been identified…

The county’s planning staff recommended approving the zoning change, noting that the project would support recently developed tourism and recreation facilities nearby, including the Collegiate School Aquatics Center, Ukrop Park and Mary B. Stratton Park Sports Fields. But residents who spoke at a public hearing said they oppose the plans, especially if they include fast food and a gas station.”
~Writes John Ramsey of the Richmond Times Dispatch


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