What: BH Farmhouse, LLC / The Farmhouse LLC asked for a variance and a conditional rezoning from B-2 to B-4 on Kempsville Road (District 7) for a 251-unit multifamily development with commercial space. Deferred from August 11.
Outcome: Approved as proffered and conditioned on September 15, 9-1, on motion of Council Member Jackson-Green seconded by Council Member Hutcheson. Council Member Henley voted nay; Council Member Rouse was absent.
Details
Proffers: 251 units maximum; 7% attainable housing units for 10 years at no more than 100% of area median income; $600,000 for pedestrian signalization along Kempsville Road; a 6-foot fence; meeting space in the farmhouse for non-profits; tree protection. Chris Cobb, vice president of the applicant's manager, signed the proffer.
In support: Rob Beaman (attorney for the applicant), Edward Hewitt, Shauna Firman (also a manager of The Farmhouse, LLC), Ashley Malinowski, Chaneya White, Patricia OBrien and Ben Flood.
In opposition: Danielle Swartz (President, Brigadoon Civic League), Samantha Roaquin (President, Charlestowne Area Civic League), Melanie Fitzgerrel and Kim Mayo.
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-15 - City Council: Approved as proffered and conditioned, 9-1 (Henley nay), with $600,000 for pedestrian signalization and 7% attainable units.