University of Virginia Library

LAND ON ROUTE 250 TO BE RE-ZONED

Mrs. Smith, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, read to the Board the
following report

Through refra by Mr. Darden, the Buildings and Grounds Committee were approached by
Mr. Stevens, Realtor, and W. Max Smith, representing the Braxton Valentine Family of Richmond to
ascertain whether or not the University would enter an objection to a proposed rezoning from
residential to business of a plot of ground lying between Copeley Hill and Route #250. If a
conversion to business is contemplated it is fortunate to have it in the hands of the Valentine
Family who contemplate discretion in developing an overall plan with a set-back of buildings and
with the intention of creating an architectural unit. Due to the location of the land with
business buildings already located to the west and to the east the recommendation of the
Committee is that since this area is obviously more suitable for business than for residential
purposes the University should enter no protest against the rezoning of the area.

Judge Barksdale

Mr. McWane

Mrs. Smith
Buildings and Grounds Committee

The Board resolved that the foregoing report be accepted and approved, and ordered it to be
filed.