JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — County leaders were set to vote on a rezoning request Tuesday for the land where 42 large busts of Presidents' heads are located.
The James City County Board of Supervisors considered a proposal that aims to add a park, museum and over 700 housing units to the land around the Presidents Heads. The construction of a retirement community, hotel, restaurants and a retail village are included within the current project proposal.
On Tuesday, the county leaders voted 3-2 to defer this issue till Oct. 13.
Watch previous coverage: 42 huge presidential busts poised for new life in James City County
For these changes to be made, county leaders must approve rezoning the Presidential Heads' land to authorize it for mixed-used developments. Previously, the county's planning commission tied in a vote regarding this project, meaning the final word rests with the board of supervisors.
The "heads of state" are currently tucked away on a 600-acre tract of land off Croaker Road. They've been sitting out there, exposed to the elements, for years. These sculptures used to be part of a tourist attraction called President's Park in Williamsburg. The park opened in March 2004 and closed down just six years later.
Watch previous coverage: What happened to Presidents Park?
The chair of the board previously indicated to News 3 that some members have reservations regarding this project, saying its approval is not a sure thing.
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