Community Meeting on Proposed School Draws Local Attention
A community meeting is being held this evening over a conditional use permit application by Michael and Katelyn Alsop to establish a school on 7.09 acres at 775 Three Chopt Road and 800 Broad Street Road. The meeting matters because the property is zoned Agricultural Limited, the proposal requires a County zoning permit under Sec. 15-112, and the change could affect traffic, land use, and local services in Goochland County.
Goochland County residents are gathering this evening for a community meeting scheduled at 6:00 PM at 1037 Broad Street Road to review PRE-2025-00031, a conditional use permit application from Michael and Katelyn Alsop to operate a school on two adjoining parcels totaling 7.09 acres. The parcels at 775 Three Chopt Road and 800 Broad Street Road are zoned Agricultural Limited A-2, and County Zoning Ordinance Section 15-112 requires a conditional use permit for a school in that district.
The meeting serves as the applicants initial public engagement, with the county calendar entry advising residents that they may attend to ask questions and review application materials. The entry lists the meeting location and provides a contact phone number and instructions for accessing documents. Residents who cannot attend in person can review materials and follow updates on the county calendar at https://www.goochlandva.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=6325.
The proposed conversion of 7.09 acres from agricultural use to an educational facility raises several local considerations. A school on Broad Street Road and Three Chopt Road would bring new vehicle trips at drop off and pick up times, which could increase congestion on two roads that serve both residential and agricultural traffic. The rezoning by conditional use could also change local service demands including utilities, emergency response, and road maintenance. From a fiscal perspective, adding a nonresidential use may alter the local tax base, and schools nearby can influence residential property values over time.
Procedurally, the community meeting is an early step. The conditional use permit application will be evaluated under county zoning rules and move through staff review and subsequent public hearings as required by county procedures. Residents seeking detailed plans, site drawings, or the listed contact phone number should consult the county calendar entry for PRE-2025-00031 where materials and next steps are posted.
