1,006-home development on former Eastern State land recommended for approval

James City County’s planning commission is recommending the board of supervisors approve a rezoning to allow 1,006 homes on former Eastern State Hospital land off Longhill Road.car

The commission voted 4-2 Wednesday night to recommend the Cardinal Ridge project, despite concerns about the impact on traffic, especially with the government center going up across the street.

Chair Jack Haldeman and Jamestown Representative Frank Polster voted against the recommendation.

We will have full details in our next regular edition tomorrow.