News Wrap June 22, 2006
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Here are some recent articles of interest in the local media. Feel free to comment.
Style Weekly: Cloverleaf’s Re-tread
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Chesterfield Permit Renewal Advances
Chesterfield Observer: New high-concept residential and retail development detailed
Attention RGAC Members: Important BOS Meeting! June 22, 2006
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On Wednesday, June 28 at 7:00pm, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will hold a joint public hearing with VDOT officials on updating the 6 year Secondary Road Construction Plan for the period 2006-2007, 2011-2012 and also for the 2006/2007 FY Budget for Secondary Road Construction. At this time, it is at the discretion of the BOS Chairman whether the hearing for the above will occur before or after the regularly scheduled public hearing cases.
A copy of the proposed 6 year Plan will be available later today. If anyone is interested in knowing if the secondary roads in their area are included in the Plan; please contact Marleen Durfee, Executive Director.
As many of you are aware, Otterdale and Woolridge roads should be a priority in the Upper Swift Creek area; however, these roads are NOT included in the VDOT’s current 6 year Plan. We would greatly appreciate your attendance and participation at this very important public hearing on Wednesday, June 28 concerning the 6-year Transportation Plan for Chesterfield County.
Other RGA News:
1. Over the past few months several important zoning cases have been deferred and we will be informing you of their rescheduled public hearing dates as soon as we know them. Two important Zoning Cases located in the Matoaca District will be held on Wed, June 28, 2006 at 7:00pm. They included Reeds Landing Corporation Case #06SN0178 and Swift Creek Realty Case #06SN0163 (Greenwich Walk). Reeds Landing Case involves 350+ single family homes (near Matoaca Middle). Greenwich Walk Case involves 520 multi-family units in the Upper Swift Creek area located near Hull Street/Otterdale Road.
2. The draft summary to the Community Imaging Survey (CIS) is complete and we will be distributing the results of this survey shortly.
3. Notice: The Foxcroft Homeowner’s Association will hold a Press Conference at 9:00am on Friday, June 23 regarding the road entrance and sidewalk project to the new Cosby High School. The conference will be held at the end of Foxclub Parkway and the new road school entrance.
It is essential that as many individuals (children, too) attend this media conference to indicate to our county officials the importance of safety in designing both roads and sidewalks to a new school. We greatly appreciate your time and efforts with the RGA.
Reminder: RGAC Monthly Meeting – Thursday, June 15, 2006 @ 7pm June 14, 2006
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This is a reminder to members and the public that the next meeting of the RGAC is scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 7pm at the Hampton Inn on Hull Street near Costco. Tonight’s guest speaker is Scott Flanigan of the Chesterfield County Office of Water Quality.
VDOT NOTICE: PUBLIC COMMENTS WANTED TO HELP IMPROVE HIGHWAY SAFETY! June 11, 2006
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RICHMOND, June 1, 2006 – Your comments and ideas are needed for a state-wide effort to significantly reduce deaths and injuries from vehicle crashes in Virginia. Concerned citizens, local officials, Virginia State Police and the departments of Transportation, Motor Vehicles and Health are working to develop a Strategic Highway Safety Plan to reduce crashes. Your comments will solidify the working draft and set the direction for improved highway safety.
Questions to think about:
- What are the transportation safety issues in your area?
- What are the biggest challenges for preventing crashes in Virginia?
- What should be the goals for reducing deaths and injuries from crashes?
- How can driver behavior improve?
Reviewing the draft plan and submitting comments:
The working draft is available online at www.VirginiaDOT.org/comtravel/ct-HighwaySafetyPlan.asp and at VDOT district offices. Submit comments to mailto:VASafetyPlan@VDOT.Virginia.gov or mail to:
VDOT, Attn: Virginia Safety Plan, 1401 East Broad St., Room 207, Richmond, VA 23219
You may also call 804-786-9467 to obtain a copy of the plan and submit comments. The deadline for submitting comments is June 15, 2006 . A public notice was published in several newspapers statewide in mid-May. This release serves as a reminder to encourage citizens to offer comments.
Fast facts:
- Every four minutes, someone in Virginia has been in a highway crash.
- More than 900 people die and nearly 80,000 are hurt in crashes on Virginia’s roads every year.
- You can help motorists arrive alive in Virginia.
News Watch: Ettrick State of Mind June 5, 2006
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Sunday’s Richmond Times-Dispatch offered some insight into a part of Chesterfield that goes seemingly unnoticed by most county residents. The community of Ettrick, predominately African-American and home to a four-year state university (the nation’s oldest state-supported historically black university), has seen its fair share of issues over the years. However, it is home to a rich history, and potentially, interesting opportunities for redevelopment. Maybe the attention from the RTD will bring shine more light on this corner of the Matoaca District, especially as the 2007 elections gear up.
