Steve Huppert
Columnist
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On Feb. 10, 2026, the Christiansburg Town Council discussed the request by a developer to build homes in the area at the end of Kimball Lane, in the southeast section of Christiansburg, behind Summit Ridge Road.
Early this month the Christiansburg Planning Commission voted against the developer’s request. On Feb. 10 the town council session was packed for the meeting by members of the community who were against the additional homes.
One reason why citizens do not support the potential addition of approximately 100 homes is the fact that Kimball Lane and Summit Ridge are the only ways that equipment and materials can be moved into the building area.
The roads are narrow and in poor shape. For them to handle the stress of builders with materials for 100 homes is hard to imagine. This is not an overnight project; the building project will be a minimum of a six-year process.
The homes that are currently on Kimball and Summit Ridge will be affected by the constant traffic and the lack of space.
It is pre-determined that within a short time Kimball and Summit Ridge are going to need to be resurfaced and the bill for that could potentially go to the town, not to the contractor. The council should also consider the increased traffic flow on South Franklin, Miller and Alleghany streets.
Council will vote on the project on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Four members of council would need to reject the proposed development request for it not to move forward. During the next week voters/citizens will have the opportunity to contact members of the council with their feelings. After all, members of the Christiansburg Town Council are elected to be spokespersons for the citizens.
Remember, the vote will be taken Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., in the town hall. Please plan to attend.
