Danville Planning Commission Approves Lot Size Reduction for Housing Complex

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The Danville Planning Commission has approved a request from Blackstone Building Group to reduce the lot sizes for a large housing complex in the city. The commission voted 3-1 to allow the developer to decrease the lot sizes from 18 feet to 16 feet for 221 of the 317 planned townhomes in the Vandola Crescent development, which was previously approved for up to 360 units.

Why it matters

The decision to reduce lot sizes is controversial, as city staff had previously recommended denying the request due to concerns about incompatibility with the surrounding community, the quality of housing at a smaller size, and increased density. The lot size reduction will now go before the Danville City Council for final approval.

The details

In July 2024, Danville City Council approved the Vandola Crescent development for up to 360 two- and three-story townhomes. The current plans call for 317 townhomes, with 221 of those units affected by the lot size reduction. Developer Rick Myers spoke in favor of the request to the Planning Commission.

• In July 2024, Danville City Council approved the Vandola Crescent development.
• On March 10, 2026, the Danville Planning Commission voted 3-1 to approve the lot size reduction request.

What’s next

The Danville City Council will vote on whether to approve the lot size reduction request for the Vandola Crescent housing complex at a future meeting.