Kearneysville's Birdhill Meadows Approved; Ranson Subdivision Stalled
Kearneysville-area housing project approved, Ranson zoning change delayed
The Spirit of Jefferson | Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Spirit of Jefferson reports on a recent development in Kearneysville, where the Jefferson County Planning Commission approved phase one of Birdhill Meadows, a housing project set to include 720 homes. Meanwhile, plans for a 160-acre subdivision by Cranes Lane in Ranson were stalled after city council members reconsidered a zoning change due to wetland concerns. Local activist Christine Wimer, from the Jefferson County Foundation, led opposition against the Birdhill Meadows approval, raising issues regarding fencing, stormwater management, and traffic during the planning commission meeting.