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Jefferson Orchards

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

2026-01-15 Tagged With: Birdhill Subdivision, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Jefferson Orchards, Kearneysville, Lennar, WVDEP

birdhill subdivision map showing former orchard

Lennar/U.S. Homes LLC has proposed an arsenic remediation plan for its planned Birdhill Meadows subdivision.  Read the Full Story >>

Birdhill Subdivision On August 12 Planning Commission Agenda

2025-07-24 Tagged With: Birdhill Subdivision, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Jefferson Orchards, Kearneysville, Lennar

preliminary plat for birdhill meadows subdivision - phase 1

There will be a public hearing on August 12 to review a preliminary plat for the Birdhill Meadows subdivision. Read the Full Story >>

Birdhill Subdivison Stormwater Management Plan Reviewed by WV DEP

2025-04-23 Tagged With: Birdhill Subdivision, Housing Growth, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Jefferson Orchards, Kearneysville, Lennar, WVDEP

plat of Birdhill subdivision

National homebuilder Lennar has plans to build 720 houses on 195 acres in the Birdhilll Meadows subdivision off Route 480 in Kearneysville.  Read the Full Story >>

Review For Birdhill Subdivison On Feb 25

2025-02-07 Tagged With: Birdhill Subdivision, Housing Growth, In Print 2025 Feb-Mar, Jefferson Orchards, Kearneysville

plat of Birdhill subdivision

The Jefferson County Planning Comnmission will review the Birdhill subdivision preliminary plat on February 25. Read the Full Story >>

Jefferson Orchards Requests Industrial Zoning Near Rockwool

2023-05-25 Tagged With: In Print June 2023, Jefferson Orchards, Kearneysville, Ranson Planning Commission, rockwool, zoning

A zoning change request in Ranson has prompted significant questions and concerns.  Read the Full Story >>

Zoning Changes Coming to Kearneysville

2021-06-03 Tagged With: housing, Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Planning Commission, Jefferson Orchards, Kearneysville, rockwool, zoning

On April 15, Jefferson Orchards Inc. (JOI), applied to the Jefferson County Commission to change the zoning designation for the old Miller Orchard and a second, adjacent property located to the northeast of Kearneysville. The two parcels (240+ acres) are currently in the rural zone.

On April 15, Jefferson Orchards Inc. (JOI), applied to the Jefferson County Commission to change the zoning designation for the old Miller Orchard and a second, adjacent property located to the northeast of Kearneysville. The two parcels (240+ acres) are currently in the rural zone. Read the Full Story >>

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