BZA Minutes 08 09 2021August 9, 2021
Regular Meeting
Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
August 9, 2021
VIRGINIA: The Regular Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals was held
on August 9, 2021 in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia. Chairman
R. Allan Easley, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The following members were present:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
R. Allan Easley Chairman Present 6:24 PM
Ronald E. Merricks Vice-Chairman Present 6:21 PM
Ryland Brumfield Board Member Present 6:24 PM
Joseph A. Craddock Board Member Absent 6:24 PM
Ann Deering Board Member Present 6:24 PM
Hershel Stone Board Member Present 6:22 PM
Carroll Yeaman Board Member Present 6:20 PM
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Yeaman, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda
was approved as presented.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ronald E. Merricks, Vice-Chairman
SECONDER: R. Allan Easley, Chairman
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ABSENT: Craddock
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon motion of Mr. Easley, seconded by Mr. Stone, and by a unanimous vote, the minutes were
approved as presented.
1. BZA Minutes 07122021
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: R. Allan Easley, Chairman
SECONDER: Hershel Stone, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ABSENT: Craddock
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Ragsdale stated there will be one case for a Special Use Permit to be heard at the September
meeting, Case S-21-009.
HEARING OF CITIZENS
No citizens came forward to speak.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
There was no Chairman's Report.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing: Case S-21-007 Rodney and Patricia Barker; Special Use Permit for a
Kennel
Mr. Easley opened the public hearing at approximately 7:05 pm. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of
Community Development, reported that Patricia Barker petitioned for a Special Use Permit on a
total of 4.75 acres, located on US Hwy 29 in the Westover Election District for a kennel for
boarding and grooming dogs. Ms. Barker was not present to represent the petition, Mrs. Ragsdale
stated she would answer any questions during the public hearing. There was opposition to the
Special Use Permit from several residents of the neighborhood, Hunter Byrnes spoke on behalf of
those residents. Their concerns included but were not limited to: noise levels, decrease in property
values and access to the business through a residential entrance. Nancy Horton, who resides at
2057 Woodlake Drive, voiced concerns of increased traffic damaging the road which is already in
need of repair at this time. The Board discussed the petition as the Committee of the Whole. A
motion was made by Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Yeaman, to deny the Special Use Permit.
Motion passed by a six (6) to zero (0) vote (one (1) member, Mr. Craddock was absent).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ronald E. Merricks, Vice-Chairman
SECONDER: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ABSENT: Craddock
2. Public Hearing: Case S-21-008 Gentry Farms, LLC; Special Use Permit for a Recreational
Use, Event Use.
Mr. Easley opened the public hearing at approximately 7:36 pm. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of
Community Development, reported that Gentry Farms, LLC, petitioned for a Special Use Permit
on a total of 14.70 acres, located on Clarks Mill Road in the Dan River Election District for an
Event Venue. R. J. Lackey was present to represent the petition. There was no opposition to the
petition. Mr. Easley closed the public hearing at 7:40. A motion was made by Mr. Yeaman,
seconded by Ms. Deering, to grant the Special Use Permit. Motion passed by a six (6) to zero (0)
vote (one (1) member, Mr. Craddock was absent).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Deering, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ABSENT: Craddock
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:42 pm.