BZA Minutes 06122018PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
MINUTES
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in the
General District Courtroom, Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, Chatham, Virginia. Mr. Talbott called
the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The Board observed a moment of silence. Mrs. Hayes
called the roll.
PRESENT
Kenneth Talbott
R. Allan Easley
Leon Griffith
Helen Glass
Joseph “Jay” Craddock
Carroll Yeaman
Karen N. Hayes
Greg Sides
ABSENT
Ronald Merricks
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Upon motion of Mr. Easley, seconded by Mrs. Glass, and by a 6 to 0 vote (one member, Mr. Merricks, was
absent), the agenda was approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Upon motion of Mr. Easley, seconded by Mrs. Glass, and by a 6 to 0 vote (one member, Mr. Merricks, was
absent), the minutes of the May 8, 2018, meeting were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Hayes reported there is one (1) Sign Permit case for the July 2018 cycle for Faith Memorial Baptist
Church for an on-site 4 x 10 (40 square feet), double-sided, digital LED marquee sign to be incorporated
into the existing structure which contains a 2 x 12 (24 square feet) sign.
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Mr. Greg Sides, Assistant County Administrator, introduced Mr. Christopher Dadak, Attorney At Law with
Guynn & Waddell, P.C., in Salem, Virginia, to the Board members. Mr. Sides then stated this law firm had
been chosen to serve as legal counsel for the Board of Zoning Appeals. An Engagement Letter from
Guynn & Waddell, P.C., stating the terms of service was presented to the Board for their review and
acceptance. A discussion among the Board members followed, and no action was taken.
THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ BY Mr. Talbott to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at
approximately 7:17 p.m.
Case S-18-006, Charika Carter Barksdale – Mr. Talbott opened the public hearing at approximately 7:17
p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Charika Barksdale had
petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 0.44 acre, located on State Road 1664/Bonny Avenue, in the Tunstall
Election District to allow for placement of a single-wide mobile home to be used for rental purposes. Mrs.
Hayes further reported the Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the
petitioner’s request. Ms. Charika Barksdale was present to represent the petition. She stated the mobile
home was not brand new, but it was in good condition. She then stated she owns another mobile home
located two (2) lots up from the petitioned parcel of land. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr.
Talbott closed the public hearing at approximately 7:19 p.m. The Board discussed the petition as the
Committee of the Whole. During the discussion, it was stated all the homes in the area are well kept. Upon
motion of Mr. Griffith, seconded by Mr. Yeaman, the following motion was adopted: Whereas, Charika
Carter Barksdale has petitioned the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit to allow for
placement of a single-wide mobile home on the property for rental purposes and, Whereas, we find no
substantial detriment to adjacent property, that the character of the zoning district will not be changed
thereby, and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance, I move the
Special Use Permit be granted. Motion passed by a 6 to 0 vote (one member, Mr. Merricks, was absent).
This concludes the Special Use Permit case.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:25 p.m.
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Kenneth Talbott, Chairman
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Kathy H. Belton, Clerk