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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.