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BZA Minutes 12 08 2020 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGULAR MEETING December 8, 2020 MINUTES VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at the Community Center, Chatham, Virginia. Mr. Talbott, Chairman, called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale called the roll. PRESENT Kenneth Talbott R. Allan Easley Helen Glass Ronald Merricks Carroll Yeaman Emily Ragsdale Karen N. Hayes Christopher Dadak, Attorney APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Upon motion of Mr. Talbott, seconded by Ms. Glass, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Upon motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Yeaman, and by a unanimous vote, the November 10, 2020, minutes were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Ragsdale reported there is a Variance for Heath Investments, LLC. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT There was no Chairman’s Report. Mr. Talbott informed the board that the December meeting would be his last after serving on the board for 30 years, that he would be retiring. Mr. Easley presented Mr. Talbott with a paper copy of the proposed plaque that was ordered for his years of service on the Board Board of Zoning Appeals December 8, 2020 Page 2 of Zoning Appeals. The members took turns expressing their thankfulness to Mr. Talbott. THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ by Mr. Talbott TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at approximately 7:00 p.m. Case S-20-019, Axton Solar, LLC – Mr. Talbott opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Axton Solar, LLC had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 1,359.74 acres, located on Medical Center Road, Sugar Barbour Road, Sandy River Road, Retreat Drive, Taylor Road, Mosco Road, Maple Springs Drive and Plantation Drive in the Tunstall Election District (for a utility-scale solar energy facility) Trey Lopez was in attendance to represent Axton Solar, LLC Mr. Easley questioned setbacks for several parcels of land and stated that the Board of Supervisors has made changes to the ordinance regarding this. The Planning Commission recommended by a 7 to 0 vote, with no opposition, that the petitioners’ request be granted with the staff recommended conditions. The staff summary was enclosed in the Board Packet. Mr. Talbott closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. The Board discussed the petition as the Committee of the Whole. Upon motion of Mr. Easley, seconded by Mrs. Glass, the following motion was adopted: Whereas, Axton Solar, LLC has petitioned the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit (for a utility-scale solar energy facility), and, Whereas, we find no substantial detriment to adjacent property, that the character of the zoning district will not be changed thereby, and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance, I move the Special Use Permit be granted with the conditions submitted by staff. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. 6 ayes, 1 absent. Case S-20-020 Luffman Pyrtle Real Estate – Mr. Talbott opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Luffman Pyrtle Real Estate had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 1.47 acres, located on Franklin Turnpike, in the Westover Election District (for a kennel for boarding dogs). Laura Luffman and Lisa Pyrtle were there to represent the peitition. Jeanette Bell, who owns the property at 3608 Franklin Turnpike spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Merricks voiced concers regarding the yard of the home being used as an outdoor area for the dogs, Ms. Luffman stated that the outdoor area would not be expanded, and all dogs will be kept inside, no outdoor boarding at this facility. The Planning Commission recommended by a 7 to 0 vote, with opposition, that the petitioner’s request be granted with the staff recommended condition. The staff summary was enclosed in the Board Packet. Mr. Talbott closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. The Board discussed the petition as the Committee of the Whole. Upon motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Yeaman, the following motion was adopted: Whereas, Luffman Pyrtle Real Estate has petitioned the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for a kennel for boarding dogs and, Whereas, we move the petition for a Special Use Permit be granted with conditions submitted by staff. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. 6 ayes, 1 absent. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:41 p.m.