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BOS facing ‘committed’ conundrum Approved but yet-to-be-developed home sites pose major challenge when planning for future growth By Roslyn Ryan Editor
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As new shelter goes up, old one comes down
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hirty eight minutes. From start to finish, that was the length of time it took for
demolition crews last Friday afternoon to turn the former Goochland County Animal Shelter into a pile of rubble. Those who watched it fall could be forgiven for cheering its demise—the cramped, poorly functioning facility had long been a source of consternation for those who worked there and county residents alike, and was in violation of several state regulations. Even better news for shelter employees and Goochland animal lovers? Less than 100 yards away from the demolition site on Friday, construction continued on the county’s spacious, state-of-the-art new animal shelter and adoption facility, scheduled to open in late fall of this year. The county is currently making use of a temporary shelter facility set up at the Central High School complex on Dogtown Road.
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As residential growth continues at a steady pace in Goochland, county leaders find themselves working to ensure that Goochland’s capital facilities keep pace with the growing demand. One issue they face, however, stems from areas of the county where subdivisions have been approved but not yet built. During the July 3 Board of Supervisors meeting, board members were presented with an update on the current number of approved home lots in the county — 3,191, according to Goochland Director of Community Development Jo Ann Hunter. While around 60 percent of those lots — about 1,700 — are in age restricted communities — the rest could potentially be home sites for families with children. And while those homes could be built at any time, due to
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