Williamsburg, for both his extensive knowledge of the Williamsburg/ Hampton Roads area and his expertise in the local real estate market. This post was authored by local resident and REALTOR, John Womeldorf. Read more about housing available at Quarterpath here On-street parking will be able to be counted toward meeting the parking requirements, The creation of the Economic Development Parking District allows more flexibility in parking requirements, similar to what was done for the Midtown Parking District. By having a shared parking arrangement, the minimum amount of land shall be consumed by parking. Shared Parking: Parking is a necessity for any successful development, however, it is not visually attractive and it consumes land. Rear-loaded Townhomes: In order to achieve an active community with pedestrian-friendly streets, the proposed text changes allow the townhome fronts to face the main streets, while garages, utility connections, and trash will be located in rear alleys.Ĥ. Thus, the changes relating to the commercial street allow for the ground floor to open onto the sidewalk, while porches on residential streets will exit onto the sidewalk in many locations, and most importantly parking and garages will mainly be relegated to the rear.ģ. Active streets: All of the streets in the Village Center are envisioned to be pedestrian-friendly and will encourage interaction between residents workers, patrons, and visitors. Mixed-use buildings: Buildings with commercial spaces located on the ground floor, with residential usage located on the 2-3 floors above, will create the “Main Street” feeling at the Village Center.Ģ. The changes were proposed to facilitate several key elements essential in creating a Village Center, (like New Town) according to the application:ġ. Detached garages are now allowed as well. The zoning changes reduce front, back and side setbacks for town houses in the development from 15 feet to 5 feet, as well as revising setbacks and height regulations.īuildings up to 60 feet high can now be set back 100 feet from Route 60 East and Route 199 and Quarterpath Rd The previous regulations required a 200 foot setback. Townhouses will now be allowed to locate closer to the sidewalk, with porches at the property line, and buildings will be able to be closer to alleyways. The changes will allow additional by-right flexibility for developing Quarterpath at Williamsburg as a mixed-use development. The developer asked for the changes to “facilitate the success of the Quarterpath Master Plan.” The City Council of Williamsburg unanimously approved Zoning and parking changes requested by Riverside Healthcare Association at their meeting on. You can reach John by email or phone 757-254-813 On his website you can search homes for sale, foreclosures, 55+ active adult communities, condos and town homes, land and commercial property for sale in Williamsburg, Yorktown, New Kent, Poquoson, and Gloucester, VA as well as surrounding markets of Carrolton, Chesapeake,Gloucester, Hampton, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth Mathews, Newport News Norfolk, Poquoson, Smithfield,, Suffolk, Surry, Va Beach, Yorktown and York County Virginia His websites, and Mr were created as a resource for folks who are exploring a move to Williamsburg, VA, Hampton Roads VA and the surrounding areas of the Virginia Peninsula. Williamsburg, for both his extensive knowledge of Hampton Roads and the historic triangle, and his expertise in the local real estate market. This website is authored by local resident and REALTOR, John Womeldorf. I would love to help you find your dream home and community in the Hampton Roads or Williamsburg area or to sell your existing home. Psst … I’m a Realtor! Thanks for stopping by my website.
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