PC Minutes 06 05 2018
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
June 5, 2018
MINUTES
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, June 5, 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 Deputy Director of Community Development
Greg Sides Assistant County Administrator
ABSENT
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. Dudley, 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. Stowe, and by a unanimous vote, the May 1, 2018, minutes
were approved as presented.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Mr. Motley stated he had received a letter from the Department of Agriculture regarding a hearing on
Cherrystone Dam. He encouraged the Board members to forward their comments to Mr. Greg Sides.
THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ by Mr. Motley TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at
approximately 7:05 p.m.
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Case R-18-010, Donny W. Hylton & Juanita D. Hylton – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Donny and Juanita Hylton had
petitioned to rezone 0.98 acre, located on State Road 703/Wilkerson Road, in the Dan River Election District
from A-1, Agricultural District to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to combine with the adjacent
parcel of land. Mrs. Hayes also stated once the property is rezoned to R-1, all uses listed under Section 35-222
are permitted. Mr. Donny Hylton was present to represent the petition. He stated he had nothing to add.
There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Motley closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. A motion was made
by Mr. Horne, seconded by Mr. Davis, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request.
Motion passed unanimously.
Case R-18-011, David Miller & Diane Miller – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Mrs. Hayes,
Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that David and Diane Miller had petitioned to rezone
14.70 acres, located on State Road 649/Motleys Mill Road, in the Chatham-Blairs Election District from RC-1,
Residential Combined Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District for a recreational facility. Mrs. Hayes
also stated if the rezoning request is approved, the petitioners will also be required to apply for a Special Use
Permit. Mrs. Hayes then stated once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Section 35-178 are
permitted. Mr. Chuck Eskey was present to represent the petition. He stated he had nothing to add. There was
no opposition to the petition. Mr. Motley closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. During the discussion, it was
stated this is quite an investment for the County. A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Dr. Miller, to
recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed unanimously.
Case R-18-012, Bradley Nace Boswell – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Mrs. Hayes,
Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Bradley Boswell had petitioned to rezone 1.00 acre,
located off State Road 40/East Gretna Road, in the Callands-Gretna Election District from R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District to RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District to allow for placement of a
second dwelling, a single-wide mobile home, on the property for a family member. Mrs. Hayes then stated once
the property is rezoned to RC-1, all uses listed under Sections 35-267 are permitted. Mr. Bradley Boswell was
present to represent the petition. He stated he had nothing to add except he wanted to provide a place to live
for his son and his son’s mother. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Motley closed the public hearing
at 7:13 p.m. A motion was made by Ms. Mease, seconded by Mr. Haymore, to recommend the Board of
Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed unanimously.
This concludes the Rezoning cases.
Case S-18-006, Charika Carter Barksdale – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Mrs. Hayes,
Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Charika Carter 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 on the property. Ms. Charika Barksdale was present to
represent the petition. She stated she had nothing to add except this home would be for a family member.
Following questioning from a Board member, she stated she had cleared the corner lot, but she had no plans to
do anything with the corner lot at this time. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Motley closed the
public hearing at 7:16 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Ms. Mease, to recommend the
Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit request. Motion passed unanimously.
This concludes the Special Use Permit case.
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OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Several citizens spoke regarding an item on the agenda concerning a revision to the Pittsylvania County Zoning
Ordinance. A discussion followed among the Board members. A motion was made by Mr. Horne, seconded by
Mr. Haymore, and by a unanimous vote, it was determined this item on the agenda will be tabled and placed on
the agenda for next month’s meeting (July 3, 2018) when the County attorney will be in attendance. It was also
stated this will not be a public hearing.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m.
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Richard G. Motley, Chairman
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Kathy H. Belton, Clerk