220 Detached Homes, 175 Duplexes, 225 Townhouses To Be Built in County?


220 Detached Homes, 175 Duplexes, 225 Townhouses To Be Built in County?
By Scott Rogers • April 2, 2018
Two rezoning proposals are going before the Rockingham County Planning Commission this week.... 54 Acres on Island Ford Road in McGahesyville (shown above) 220 single family home lots Adjacent to Whispering Pines subdivision Within walking distance of the Thunderbird Cafe 13 acres of open space / park County staff recommends approval Download the full packet of information here 75 Acres on Pear Street just outside Harrisonburg (shown above) Adjacent to additional parcel in the City also owned by the property owner requesting this County rezoning. 175 duplex lots (or single family home lots) 225 townhome lots Total density (number of lots) not to exceed 400 Development of the property causes concern for City staff - including water supply and traffic issues. This area of Pear Street is not planned for attached residential units -- such as townhouses and duplexes. It is the City's view that the density and type of development would not be compatible with future development on adjoining city property. Staff recommends tabling this rezoning request Download the full packet of information here Download a color plat here Update after Planning Commission meeting.... Island Ford Road rezoning recommended by Planning Commission "In other business, the commission unanimously recommended approval of Gary Sandridge's request to rezone 54 acres on Island Ford Road in McGaheysville from agricultural use to planned single family. Sandridge plans to build 220 units that would connect to the existing Whispering Springs subdivision, which is at the intersection of Island Ford Road and McGaheysville Road." Pear Street rezoning tabled by Planning Commission "Commissioners Brent Trumbo, Rodney Burkholder and Keith Sheets voted to table the request. Commissioner Bill Loomis, who raised concerns over the density of the project and its compatibility with planned development in the city, abstained from voting. Commissioner David Rees was absent." Read more here.... County Planning Commission Tables Housing Request Daily News Record, April 4, 2018 Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 21, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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