Decision on Cardinal Ridge project near Eastern State deferred

Proposed development of The Bluffs at Kiskiack near Croaker also delayed

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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 request. The board also deferred The Bluffs at Kiskiack mixed-use development application to October 13, 2026, following public opposition and applicant request for more community engagement time.

Cardinal Ridge land use designation and rezoning deferred

The board unanimously deferred both the land use designation change and rezoning for Cardinal Ridge to September 8, 2026, at the applicant’s request. The land use designation case would change a portion of 4601 Ironbound Road and the property at 1001 Galt Lane from Federal, State, or County Land to Mixed Use - Eastern State designation. The associated rezoning would change approximately 365.6 …