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''Brass Inc.''' was a company that sought a rezoning in [[1998]] of 54 acres northeast of the interchange of [[Interstate 64]] and [[Fifth Street Extended]]. The plans were for a big-box retail store.  
''Brass Inc.''' was a company that sought a rezoning in [[1998]] of 54 acres northeast of the interchange of [[Interstate 64]] and [[Fifth Street Extended]]. The plans were for a big-box retail store. They were represented by attorney [[Steve Blaine]].  


The project had its first appearance before the [[Albemarle County Planning Commission]] in early April 1998. They were represented by attorney [[Cliff Hamner]]. <ref>{{cite-progress-mg|title=2 builders vie for county approval on shopping area|author=Brian Root|pageno=B1|printdate=April 3, 1998|publishdate=April 3, 1998|accessdate=February 13, 2016}}</ref>
The project had its first appearance before the [[Albemarle County Planning Commission]] in early April 1998. <ref>{{cite-progress-mg|title=2 builders vie for county approval on shopping area|author=Brian Root|pageno=B1|printdate=April 3, 1998|publishdate=April 3, 1998|accessdate=February 13, 2016}}</ref>


At the time, chair [[C. Jared Lowenstein]] said the area was "one of, if not the, most important growth area left."  
At the time, chair [[C. Jared Lowenstein]] said the area was "one of, if not the, most important growth area left."  


In 1999, the plans were moving forward. [[Charlottesville]] Councilor [[Maurice Cox]] appeared at one hearing to tell county officials that the city might not approve the [[Meadowcreek Parkway]] if the rezoning went through but other Councilors disagreed. <ref>{{cite-progress-mg|title=Parkway-retail site link anything but sure thing|author=Courtney Miller|pageno=A1|printdate=April 2, 1999|publishdate=April 2, 1999|accessdate=February 9, 2016}}</ref> Charlottesville City Councilor [[Maurice Cox]] told the [[Albemarle County Planning Commission]] that the city might not approve the [[Meadowcreek Parkway]] if the rezoning were approved.
[[Charlottesville]] Councilor [[Maurice Cox]] asked the commission if they "really want to '29' Fifth Street."
 
In 1999, the plans were moving forward. Cox appeared at another hearing to tell county officials that the city might not approve the [[Meadowcreek Parkway]] if the rezoning went through but other Councilors disagreed. <ref>{{cite-progress-mg|title=Parkway-retail site link anything but sure thing|author=Courtney Miller|pageno=A1|printdate=April 2, 1999|publishdate=April 2, 1999|accessdate=February 9, 2016}}</ref> Charlottesville City Councilor [[Maurice Cox]] told the [[Albemarle County Planning Commission]] that the city might not approve the [[Meadowcreek Parkway]] if the rezoning were approved.


The project eventually became [[Fifth Street Station]].  
The project eventually became [[Fifth Street Station]].  

Latest revision as of 00:32, 14 February 2016

Brass Inc.' was a company that sought a rezoning in 1998 of 54 acres northeast of the interchange of Interstate 64 and Fifth Street Extended. The plans were for a big-box retail store. They were represented by attorney Steve Blaine.

The project had its first appearance before the Albemarle County Planning Commission in early April 1998. [1]

At the time, chair C. Jared Lowenstein said the area was "one of, if not the, most important growth area left."

Charlottesville Councilor Maurice Cox asked the commission if they "really want to '29' Fifth Street."

In 1999, the plans were moving forward. Cox appeared at another hearing to tell county officials that the city might not approve the Meadowcreek Parkway if the rezoning went through but other Councilors disagreed. [2] Charlottesville City Councilor Maurice Cox told the Albemarle County Planning Commission that the city might not approve the Meadowcreek Parkway if the rezoning were approved.

The project eventually became Fifth Street Station.


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References

  1. Print: 2 builders vie for county approval on shopping area, Brian Root, Daily Progress, Media General April 3, 1998, Page B1.
  2. Print: Parkway-retail site link anything but sure thing, Courtney Miller, Daily Progress, Media General April 2, 1999, Page A1.