BZA Minutes 01 10 2022January 10, 2022
Regular Meeting
Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
January 10, 2022
VIRGINIA: The Regular Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals was held
on January 10, 2022, 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 6:22 PM
Ronald E. Merricks Vice-Chairman Present 6:27 PM
Ryland Brumfield Board Member Present 6:34 PM
Joseph A. Craddock Board Member Present 6:26 PM
Ann Deering Board Member Present 6:34 PM
Hershel Stone Board Member Present 6:27 PM
Carroll Yeaman Board Member Present 6:28 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: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. BZA Minutes 12_13_2021
Upon motion of Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Brumfield, and by a unanimous vote, the minutes
were approved as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
SECONDER: Ryland Brumfield, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Mr. Merricks nominated Mr. Easley for the seat of the Chairman, seconded by Mrs. Deering. Mr.
Easley was unanimously voted in as Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ronald E. Merricks, Vice-Chairman
SECONDER: Ann Deering, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Yeaman nominated Mr. Merricks for the seat of the Vice-Chairman, seconded by Mr. Stone.
Mr. Merricks was unanimously voted in as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0]
MOVER: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
SECONDER: Hershel Stone, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ABSTAIN: Merricks
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Ragsdale stated there will be two Special Use permits and a revision to the conditions attached
to the Special Use Permit for Axton Solar, LLC at the February 7, 2022, meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing: Case S-21-017 John Patrik Dalton; Special Use Permit for a Double-Wide
Mobile Home
The zoning precepts were read by Mr. Easley to open the public hearing at 7:10 pm. Mrs. Ragsdale,
Director of Community Development, reported that John Patrik Dalton petitioned for a Special
Use permit for placement of a double-wide mobile home on 1.03 acres of land located on Banister
Road in the Callands-Gretna Election District. John Patrik Dalton was present to represent the
petition. There was no opposition to the petition. The Public Hearing closed at 7:10 pm. The Board
discussed the petition as the Committee of the Whole. Whereas John Patrik Dalton, has petitioned
the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for a double-wide mobile home. A motion
was made by Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Yeaman, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals
grant the Special Use Permit. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ronald E. Merricks, Vice-Chairman
SECONDER: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
2. Public Hearing: Case S-21-018 Richard Carter; Special Use Permit for a Single-Wide
Mobile Home
The zoning precepts were read by Mr. Easley to open the public hearing at 7:12 pm. Mrs. Ragsdale,
Director of Community Development, reported that Richard Carter petitioned for a Special Use
permit for placement of a single-wide mobile home on 0.56 acres of land located on Dry Fork
Road in the Tunstall Election District. Richard Carter was present to represent the petition. There
was no opposition to the petition. The Public Hearing closed at 7:13 pm. The Board discussed the
petition as the Committee of the Whole. Whereas, Richard Carter, has petitioned the Board of
Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for a single-wide mobile home. A motion was made by
Mr. Craddock, seconded by Mr. Brumfield, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the
Special Use Permit. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph A. Craddock, Board Member
SECONDER: Ryland Brumfield, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
3. Public Hearing: Case S-21-019 Queen Martin; Special Use Permit for a Double-Wide
Mobile Home
The zoning precepts were read by Mr. Easley to open the public hearing at 7:16 pm. Mrs. Ragsdale,
Director of Community Development, reported that Queen Martin petitioned for a Special Use
permit for placement of a double-wide mobile home on 0.99 acres of land located at 2752 Martin
Drive in the Tunstall Election District. Queen Martin was present to represent the petition. There
was no opposition to the petition. The Public Hearing closed at 7:17 pm. The Board discussed the
petition as the Committee of the Whole. Whereas, Queen Martin, has petitioned the Board of
Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for a double-wide mobile home. A motion was made by
Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Merricks, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the
Special Use Permit. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
SECONDER: Ronald E. Merricks, Vice-Chairman
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
4. Public Hearing: Case S-21-020 James and Leighanna Dawson; Special Use Permit for a
Double-Wide Mobile
The zoning precepts were read by Mr. Easley to open the public hearing at 7:19 pm. Mrs. Ragsdale,
Director of Community Development, reported that James and Leighanna Dawson petitioned for
a Special Use permit for placement of a double-wide mobile home on 5.3 acres of land located on
Worley Court in the Staunton River Election District. Leighanna Dawson was present to represent
the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. The Public Hearing closed at 7:19 pm. The
Board discussed the petition as the Committee of the Whole. Mr. Merricks stated this was a
beautiful part of the county. Whereas James and Leighanna Dawson, have petitioned the Board of
Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for a double-wide mobile home. A motion was made by
Mr. Craddock, seconded by Mrs. Deering, to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the
Special Use Permit. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph A. Craddock, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Deering, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Mr. Easley presented the board with the option of beginning the meetings at an earlier time of 6:00
pm. if at all possible. Mrs. Ragsdale stated there is no set time, they have just always convened at
7 pm. After discussion from the board, motion passed unanimously to start meetings at 6 pm. Mrs.
Ragsdale stated this will be effective starting with the February 2022 meeting since the press has
not been published.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7: 22 pm.