B.J.’s Warehouse Proposed Near Regency Mall

According to Rapport Richmond, word on the street is B.J.’s Wholesale (plus gasoline station) is coming to the area of Starling Drive behind Regency Mall. If you are not familier with B.J.’s, think Costco or Sam’s Club. It’s a mega store. Now, I know that Near West Enders love to shop, but how do the neighbors feel? It is right next to at totally residential area. First Wal-mart, now this….

The 12.5-acre site across Starling Drive from Regency Mall is proposed for development with a 117,286 square foot BJ’s Wholesale with gas pumpers. When I first heard this, all I could think about was how the 2-lane Starling Drive could handle the traffic. Indeed a Traffic Impact Study is actually what is holding up the approval process with Henrico County. Besides the traffic, I suppose it might help improve the health of Regency Mall. The giant purple Disco Sports must be pleased

A brief search, also turned up this PDF file fax from September 7th, 2007 between Mike Jennings of Henrico and Keith Michael Rider, Resident Staff Engineer. I wonder if these guys even know their faxes are on the ‘net?