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Pamela Gould reports on City Hall. You can reach her at 540-735-1972 or pgould@freelancestar.com. Robyn Sidersky reports on city schools. You can reach her at 540-374-5413 or rsidersky@freelancestar.com.

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Planning Commission defers action on zoning in railroad district

The Fredericksburg Planning Commission deferred action on a zoning text amendment that would:

-expand the boundaries of the railroad station overlay district

-reduce the maximum height for for building by right to 40 feet instead of 50 feet; and make 50 feet height allowed by special-use permit

-and delete a requirement for new curb cuts.

This action will be deferred to the August 8 meeting.

Several residents have expressed concerns over  high buildings being allowed near a residential neighborhood.

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