The Albemarle County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a rezoning that would allow a mixed-use development with 600 homes on 62.5 acres of land close to the junction of U.S. 29 and Interstate 64.
In September, members of the appointed body thought the plan was too vague with a proposed minimum of 100 units and a maximum of 1,200. Riverbend Development asked for a deferral so it could come back with revisions.
“Now we’re looking at 275 minimum or 600 maximum,” said Cameron Langille, a principal planner with the county. “The original non-residential square footage was 50,000 square feet and they have increased that to 100,000 square feet.”…