PC Minutes 02 06 2018
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
February 6, 2018
MINUTES
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, in the General
District Courtroom, Chatham, Virginia. Mr. Motley, Chairman, called the meeting to order at approximately
7:00 p.m. Mr. Motley called the roll.
PRESENT
Richard Motley Chatham-Blairs District
Timothy Dudley Staunton River District
Morris Stowe Tunstall District
Janet Mease Callands-Gretna District
Dr. Charles H. Miller, Jr. Banister District
H. F. Haymore, Jr. Westover District
Brian Horne Dan River District
Joe Davis Board of Supervisors Representative
Karen N. Hayes Code Compliance Officer/Interim Zoning Administrator
Greg Sides Assistant County Administrator/Director of Planning
J. Vaden Hunt County Attorney
HEARING OF THE CITIZENS
No citizens came forward to speak.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Mr. Davis, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was approved
as presented.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Horne, seconded by Mr. Dudley, and by a unanimous vote, the January 4, 2018,
minutes were approved as presented.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Mr. Motley stated beginning next month (March, 2018), all votes for public hearings shall be roll call votes, and
Mrs. Hayes will be responsible for calling the roll.
THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ by Mr. Motley TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at
approximately 7:02 p.m.
Planning Commission
February 6, 2018
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Case 1, R-18-003, Christopher M. Coleman & Betty C. Coleman – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at
7:02 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Code Compliance Officer/Interim Zoning Administrator, reported that Michael and
Betty Coleman had petitioned to rezone 2.18 acres, located on U.S. Highway 41/Franklin Turnpike, in the
Chatham-Blairs Election District from A-1, Agricultural District to M-1, Industrial District, Light Industry to
bring the existing use of the accessory building as a welding shop into compliance with the ordinance. Mrs.
Hayes also stated once the property is rezoned to M-1, all uses listed under Section 35-383 are a permitted use.
Michael Coleman was present to represent the petition. He stated he felt rezoning to M-1 would allow him to
continue his welding business with no limitations to the number of individuals he employed. Prior to the
meeting, the Board members were presented with an email message from Karen Maute in opposition to the
petition and a letter from Jo Ann Atkinson in support of Mr. Coleman’s business. Barbara Hudson, Joseph
Frakes and Anderia Frakes spoke in opposition to the petition. Their concerns included, but were not limited to,
the following: no industry with fumes should be allowed to continue operation and the business should be
closed down immediately; there is no protection for the neighbors; and contamination of the land. Joseph and
Anderia Frakes presented several photographs and a map to the Board members for their review. Their
concerns included, but were not limited to, the following: fumes; loud grinding of metal; runoff on the land; the
business should be in an area with other industrial businesses; this is spot zoning; and if Mr. Coleman’s business
leaves, what will be in that location years later, etc. Tim Shelton and Mike Pacifico spoke in support of Mr.
Coleman’s business. They stated that Mr. Coleman repairs equipment vital to the agricultural community; he has
a strong work ethic, is dedicated to his customers, and is an asset to the community. Mr. Coleman offered a
rebuttal and stated he and his employees have annual breathing and fitness tests as required by Occupation
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); his business hours are 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; a drainage ditch has
been on his property for many years; and he planted Leyland Cypress trees on the property last fall. Mr. Motley
closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. During the discussion, it was stated the shop is well maintained and very
clean, the neighbors had no complaints, and this is an asset to the area. A motion was made by Mr. Haymore,
seconded by Mr. Davis, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed
unanimously.
This concludes the Rezoning case.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m.
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Richard Motley, Chairman
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Kathy H. Belton, Clerk