Poage Farm in Roanoke County is being rezoned for new construction

Roanoke, Country – In order to construct over a hundred townhouses and commercial establishments, a local developer is attempting to rezone farmland.

A new school was initially supposed to be built on the land, which Roanoke County schools had previously purchased. The land was eventually sold by the county.

Now, this latest proposal is worrying to several neighbors.

Roanoke County locals are worried about the possible effects of a local real estate development company’s plan to rezone 15 acres of land in their community.

“I do not want this area to be zoned for multi-family townhouses. I am aware that homes will be constructed here. Josh Meyer, a resident of Roanoke County, stated, “It’s a done deal, but I’d like it to be done responsibly.”

Rezoning the site to add 138 townhomes, 11 single-family homes, and commercial establishments to the low-density residential area is unsustainable, according to Meyer, who lives close to Poage Farm.

He said he is concerned about whether the county schools have the capacity to accommodate additional pupils and that the area cannot withstand an increase in traffic.

“We adore our community. It’s a fantastic location that is both close to the city and still somewhat in the mountains and in nature. Growth has been gradual over time. Although homes have been moving in and out, this would be a significant shift, and I’m not convinced the infrastructure could support it. He remarked, “If you look at the roads around here, they’re very small and not well maintained.”

According to Alexander Boone, president of ABoone Real Estate Inc., the neighborhood needs this development to address the lack of affordable housing.

People now have the chance to purchase a reasonably priced home in a fantastic neighborhood and location. So that’s what I’m most looking forward to,” Boone remarked.

According to Boone, he is working on a plan that will preserve two thirds of the property to be left in its natural state, even if he acknowledges the worries of the residents.

“Light retail and a restaurant are sorely needed in this region. It may be difficult for the residents of that neighborhood, but it will create a whole new community. In fact, it will attract more individuals. The Poage Mill neighborhood will become more lively as a result,” he stated.

On December 10 from 5-7, Roanoke County will host an open-house community meeting where locals are welcome to share their concerns.