Please see individual records below for more information and confirmation of details.
No permit items have ever been obtained by the VMFA Real Estate Company or Similar to establish a principal use as a school, museum, or state operation. Renovations were performed without building permits when converted from medical offices to a school.
Independent Lease Options Shared with VMFA (State) and VMFA Foundation
Ping on topic to City of Richmond from VMFA Foundation Legal
City of Richmond Suggesting Special Use Permit is Needed - 1st Determination
VMFA Foundation Legal requesting Legal Review by City Attorney
According to a FOIA Request, no written opinion was generated by the City Attorney
The Museum District Association invited Alex Nyerges to speak at the Spring Town Hall (March 16, 2023) after becoming aware of the museum expansion project, mostly through word of mouth.
VMFA Foundation Legal explaining state operation and preference to avoid procurement requirements of the state and separating the budget from the expansion.
Confirming discussions with the VA Department of General Services and and Attorney General
Reminder about the SUP preference and timeline from October 2022
This appears to be discussion when approaching the City of Richmond by the builder
Updated Legal Plans to avoid some sort of legal confusion - perhaps via the build-to-suit lease plan or a long term lease review by the Department of General Services?
Draft Zoning Opinion shared with applicant's legal for editing and return to city.
This is the 2nd Determination on this project - the first time after the applicant preferred to avoid a Special Use Permit.
There are two unsigned versions of the letter to the left - one edited by Mr. Davidson, and one is edited by T. Preston Lloyd - Williams Mullen on behalf of Applicant.
Alex Nyerges files Dominion Virginia Power Easement for Construction Plans at Site
Announcement from VMFA Foundation to VMFA Board of Trustees
Building Permit
Plan of Development
3rd Determination Issued - Indicating it is a courtesy.Â
Construction Fence Installed
The City of Richmond had a special inspection meeting at the property on the following Tuesday per the Building Permit Record on the Permit Portal.
Cease and Desist Letter Issued to VMFA Real Estate Company LLC, City of Richmond, et. al.
4th Determination Issued
Lettter to City regarding their failures to comply with zoning ordinances and request to rescind any approvals - prior to legal filings.
City of Richmond Board of Zoning Appeal Hearing
Cease and Desist - AARB Review Needed as a Museum Expansion
VMFA FOIA Response - No Records to Occupy Warehouse
VA Department of General Services - No Records to Occupy Warehouse
VA Attorney General - No Records to Occupy Warehouse
Petition For Declaratory Judgement - Richmond Circuit Court