Richmond City Council has decided to continue discussions on a special use permit (SUP) request for a property at 2200 Fenton Avenue, following a public hearing on July 28, 2025. The council's motion to postpone the decision until the September 8 meeting comes after community feedback and the developer's willingness to engage in further discussions.

Alessandro Regazzi, representing Baker Development Resources, presented the SUP request, which aims to allow the construction of one additional single-family home on the site. Regazzi emphasized that the proposal aligns with the city’s Richmond 300 future land use plan and has received unanimous approval from the Planning Commission. He noted that the development would include quality assurances such as new sidewalks, street trees, and durable building materials, which are not guaranteed under standard development processes.

Despite the developer's outreach efforts, including a meeting with the Fulton Civic Association, some community concerns remain. The council's decision to continue the discussion reflects a commitment to addressing these concerns and ensuring community engagement before moving forward.

In addition to the SUP discussion, the council also voted to adopt the consent agenda, which included various routine items. The only item on the regular agenda was a proposed amendment to city code regarding professional and occupational license taxes, which seeks to increase the threshold for businesses from $250,000 to $500,000.

The council's actions highlight its focus on balancing development with community input, ensuring that residents have a voice in decisions that affect their neighborhoods. As the council prepares for the September meeting, stakeholders will have the opportunity to further discuss the implications of the proposed development and the broader impact of the license tax amendment.