To see the Rockbridge County planning review process that will apply to the Jamboree and other facilities proposed, click here.
We were asked to post this accurate summary, because there is misleading information in the Questionnaire that "Rockbridge Partnership" [local economic development entity that orchestrated the Jamboree deal] submitted to the South Carolina consultants that conducted the site selection process for the NCBSA. See the "Secret Negotiations" post below, #3 initial submittal link.
This misleading information provided to the NCBSA consultant is #26:
"Is a zoning change necessary for the intended usage (Jamboree site will include hotel, retail, office, warehouse and educational components)?
Answer:
NO, NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS ALREADY OPERATING A CAMP. THE ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR INDICATES THIS WOULD BE CONSIDERED AN EXTENSION OF THE CAMP ACTIVITIES." [capitalization added to designate answer from Rockbridge Partnership]
The local Planning Process will, in fact, require several stages of review. We appreciate the clarification and clear explanation from the Rockbridge County Department of Planning and Zoning. Full public participation will be critically important.
