Round Hill Planning Commission Hears Plans for 12-Acre Parcel

BY HANNA PAMPALONI hpampaloni@loudounnow.com

The Round Hill Planning Commission on Tuesday heard a preliminary presentation from the Meladon Group about its plans for the 12-acre commercial parcel the company recently purchased at the town’s eastern gateway.

The land was rezoned in 1990 as part of the larger development of 1,200 homes surrounding the town but has remained vacant. Past development proposals centered on converting the land to allow more residential use, concepts opposed by town leaders. The new plan would be permitted by-right under the existing zoning.

Meladon CEO Don Wooden said the company envisions a project with approximately 144,000 square feet of commercial space, an assisted living center, and 39 single-level cottages for seniors. Tuesday’s meeting was just the first step in the review process.

The preliminary concept includes several different types of buildings including multiple retail shops, a restaurant space with a waterside view and docks that extend over a pond,