Williamsburg Notebook: Planning Commission Approves Plan for Future Subdivision

By Amber Lester Kennedy Friday, July 22, 2011

The Williamsburg Planning Commission approved a development plan for a subdivision envisioned for land off Capitol Landing Road at its Thursday meeting. Watch out for high temps in Williamsburg this weekend. Read on for more information.

Planning Commission Approves Development Plan for Queen Mary’s Port

The Williamsburg Planning Commission unanimously approved a development plan Thursday for the future Queen Mary’s Port subdivision located off Capitol Landing Road.

The project, formerly known as the Mahone Family Subdivision, had its preliminary plat submission approved in September 2010. The cluster subdivision is approved for 41 lots on 28.16 acres on the west side of Capitol Landing Road at Queens Creek. William McDaniel, one of the family members steering the property development, said they envision a Colonial-inspired village on the land.

The layout of the subdivision allows the wetlands in and around the creeks to be preserved, keeping the view from Route 132 undisturbed. In addition, the development has a proposed common open green space, which would feature a nature trail.

The development plan only differed from the preliminary plat that was approved in that a loop road and one lot were removed. The loop road would have been adjacent to a sanitary sewer pump station.

McDaniel said he already has developers in mind for the project, but would like to see the housing market improve before beginning construction. The development plan approval is good for five years.

Excessive Heat Warning for Williamsburg on Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the city and surrounding areas until 8 p.m. Saturday.

An excessive heat warning means that hot temperatures and high humidity combine to create a dangerous situation. The heat indices are expected to hit between 108 and 115 degrees.

The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids and staying in air-conditioned rooms if possible. Try to plan outdoor activities for the early morning or evening and schedule frequent rest breaks in the shade. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly, to make sure they’re OK. And finally, call 911 in the event of heat stroke, which is characterized by an extremely high body temperature; dry red skin; rapid pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion; or unconsciousness.