Feb 27 2007
Countryside Investments’ Waynesboro Subdivision is On Hold
Per the Waynesboro News Virginian, some protected wetlands may be paved over to build some houses. The county ruled against the developer (Countryside Investments) but they were given more time to come up with a better arguement. Poor drainage and increased flooding are prime concerns for the project. In a shocking development, neighbors are opposed to the new construction.
A couple of facts I didn’t know:
- City officials cannot take the value of the wetlands themselves into consideration when evaluating development plans
- Permitting wetlands construction is a power left solely to state and federal authorities
So much for local control.