This episode discusses the James City County Board of Supervisors decision to defer the Cardinal Ridge rezoning application to September 8. The board examines a proposal to rezone approximately 366 acres near Eastern State from Public Lands to Mixed Use, allowing up to 1,006 residential dwellings and 162,000 square feet of commercial space. County staff recommended approval despite the proposal not meeting the Mixed Use Construction Phasing Policy. The episode covers the 20 percent affordable housing component, the 1.25 million dollar stream restoration contribution, and the board’s reminder that speakers at the continued public hearing could only testify once during the process.
Decision on Cardinal Ridge project near Eastern State deferred
The James City County Board of Supervisors met earlier this month and ultimately voted to defer action on the Cardinal Ridge rezoning application to September 8, 2026, at the applicant’s reques…
