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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Affordable senior housing a tough sell in Clarke
Summer housing market comes alive After nearly a year of market slowdowns, record inventories and falling prices, the region's housing market appears to be showing some signs of life. The Virginia Association of Realtors' third-quarter report shows a 10 percent jump in the number of closings over the same three-month period last year in the Blue Ridge region, which VAR defines as Winchester and Front Royal. Saturday, October 18, 2008 Mortgage firm bucks trend with pledge of 'Integrity'
Friday, October 17, 2008 Ordinance delayed for senior community FRONT ROYAL — Warren County planners delayed action last week on an ordinance for planned residential developments for seniors in order to allow more work on the proposal. Saturday, October 4, 2008 Credit getting tougher to come by The local credit market is far from drying up, but some lenders are tightening their purse strings. Saturday, September 27, 2008 Setting a stage: Service adds value to homes on market
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Planners endorse permit for special use STRASBURG — The Planning Commission unanimously recommended Tuesday night that the Town Council approve a special-use permit allowing the development of a continuing-care retirement community on nearly 54 acres on Hite Lane. Thursday, September 4, 2008 Warren County to conduct housing survey FRONT ROYAL — Warren County wants feedback on the need for affordable housing for county employees. Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Planners decline to OK site plan STRASBURG — The Planning Commission on Tuesday night unanimously decided not to recommend that town staff approve a site plan for a controversial project adjacent to Cedar Creek. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Planners consider zoning options for Signal Knob Drive STRASBURG — The proffers for a rezoning that would allow the development of 84 condos on Signal Knob Drive likely would not fully offset the project's effect on the town, some Planning Commission members said Thursday. Saturday, August 16, 2008 Warren County asks provider for high-speed Internet, cable FRONT ROYAL — Warren County is lobbying Comcast to provide high-speed Internet and cable television in some rural parts of the locality. Saturday, August 16, 2008 Strasburg panel to take up Island Farm plan STRASBURG — The town Planning Commission will take up a site plan for a controversial project on land adjacent to Cedar Creek later this month, more than two years after the property's rezoning. Saturday, August 16, 2008 Home density An area must have at least 20 homes per linear mile to receive cable television and high-speed Internet service from Comcast. An area that has 15 homes may be considered for service if Comcast can make a profit. Thursday, August 14, 2008 Public hearing set on voucher program WINCHESTER — The city's Community Development Committee will hold a public hearing next week on proposed changes to waiting-list management changes to the Housing Choice voucher program. The public hearing, scheduled for 8 a.m. on Aug. 21 at 107-C N. East Lane, will allow residents to discuss proposed changes that would give priority to applicants who are working or homeless. Thursday, August 14, 2008 Middletown council OKs subdivision plan MIDDLETOWN — The Town Council on Monday night finally approved an implementation plan for a recently approved subdivision, but not all members of the panel supported the decision. Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Frederick authority promotes easement WINCHESTER — Wayne and Sam Snapp made sure their Frederick County farm would stay protected by putting the land in an easement. Monday, August 11, 2008 Frederick planners table subdivision request WINCHESTER — The Frederick County Planning Commission on Wednesday night tabled a request from developers to rezone more than 80 acres for a new subdivision. Thursday, July 10, 2008 Planners approve 11 more lots for Llewellyn FRONT ROYAL — Warren County planners Wednesday recommended approval of a request from former North River Supervisor Ron Llewellyn to build more lots on Catlett Mountain Road. Thursday, July 10, 2008 Some landowners upset by proposed zoning rule change WINCHESTER — A proposed change to Frederick County's zoning rules has some landowners crying foul over what they say would take away their rights to divide and sell their property. Saturday, July 5, 2008 Court date set in Lake Holiday case WINCHESTER — A case that promises to be closely watched by property owners associations statewide will be decided by a Frederick County judge later this summer. Saturday, July 5, 2008 Proposal would limit housing in Frederick's rural areas WINCHESTER — The Frederick County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing later this month on several proposed changes to lot size and density standards in the county's rural areas zoning district ordinance. Thursday, July 3, 2008 *Hearing held in Lake Holiday case WINCHESTER — A case that promises to be closely watched by property owners associations statewide will be decided later this summer. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 *Lake Holiday case in court Thursday WINCHESTER — The fight at Lake Holiday over property owners' assessments will continue in Frederick County Circuit Court on Thursday morning. Saturday, June 21, 2008 Plan identifies city housing, community development needs WINCHESTER — City council members have approved plans for identifying the city's housing and community development needs. Saturday, June 21, 2008 Housing project kicks off Sunday STEPHENS CITY — Construction on five new Habitat for Humanity homes at the West Wynd development in Stephens City will get rolling on Sunday with a "ground blessing" ceremony. Stephens City Mayor Ray Ewing, Habitat for Humanity Board President Dave Shore and representatives from each of the sponsored projects and local churches will officiate the ground blessing at a site off of Crooked Lane. Monday, June 16, 2008 Proposal would bring over 2,400 homes to Frederick County WINCHESTER — A proposed housing development would bring more than 2,400 homes — and a school's worth of children — to the Stephenson area. Saturday, June 14, 2008 Plan to bring more homes to Middletown moves forward MIDDLETOWN — Despite opposition from some residents, the Town Council is moving forward with plans to bring in yet another housing development. Friday, June 13, 2008 *Area subdivisions included in stormwater settlements with EPA A dozen area subdivisions are part of legal settlements announced this week between the Environmental Protection Agency and four national homebuilders for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. Friday, June 13, 2008 Failed development looks to downsize FRONT ROYAL — Former Supervisor Ron Llewellyn will try to build a 53-home subdivision off Catlett Mountain Road after efforts to build a 150-unit development failed. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 *Duplexes slated for portion of Front Royal's 'gateway' property FRONT ROYAL — Warren County farmer and developer Larry Andrews announced on Wednesday that he plans to file a rezoning request to build high-end duplexes on land on Strasburg Road previously considered by Wal-Mart for a Supercenter. |
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