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BZA Packet 02132023 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 13, 2023 – 6:00 PM Board Meeting Room 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia 24531 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. MOMENT OF SILENCE IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. BZA Minutes 01 09 2023 VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT X. PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting - February 13, 2023 Pursuant to Article V, Division 7 of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance, we the Board of Zoning Appeals have been empowered to hear and decide specific applications and appeals in support of said ordinance. In accomplishing this important task we are charged with promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Pittsylvania County. We must insure that all our decisions and recommendations be directed to these goals and that each be consistent with the environment, the comprehensive plan and in the best interest of Pittsylvania County, its citizens and its posterity. Anyone here to speak to the board, other than the applicant, regarding zoning cases will be limited to (3) three minutes. 1. Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes; Special Use Permit for the Placement of a Singlewide Mobile Home (Oakes) XI. ADJOURNMENT Board of Zoning Appeals STAFF SUMMARY Case: BZA Minutes 01 09 2023 District: Zoning Request: Agenda Date: February 13, 2023 Meeting History: 6.1 Packet Pg. 3 January 9, 2023 Regular Meeting Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals Regular Meeting January 9, 2023 VIRGINIA: The Regular Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals was held on January 9, 2023 in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia. Vice- Chairman Ronald E. Merricks, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The following members were present: Attendee Name Title Status Arrived R. Allan Easley Chairman Absent Ronald E. Merricks Vice-Chairman Present Ryland Brumfield Board Member Present Joseph A. Craddock Board Member Absent Ann Deering Board Member Present Hershel Stone Board Member Present Carroll Yeaman Board Member Present ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Yeaman nominated Allan Easley, Mrs. Deering seconded the nomination. Mr. Merricks moved that the nominations be closed. Mrs. Ragsdale closed the nominations, seconded by Mrs. Deering. By a unanimous five (5) to zero (0) vote, Mr. Easley was voted Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Yeaman nominated Ronald Merricks, Mr. Stone seconded the nomination. Mrs. Deering moved that the nominations be closed. Mrs. Ragsdale closed the nominations, seconded by Mr.Stone. By a unanimous five (5) to zero (0) vote, Mr. Merricks was voted Vice-Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Mr. Brumfield, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented. 6.1.a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: BZA Minutes 01 09 2023 (3586 : BZA Minutes 01 09 2023) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Hershel Stone, Board Member SECONDER: Ryland Brumfield, Board Member AYES: Merricks, Brumfield, Deering, Stone, Yeaman ABSENT: Easley, Craddock APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon motion of Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Stone, and by a unanimous vote, the minutes were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Ragsdale stated there will be one Special Use Permit for February. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT There was no Chairman's report. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Case S-22-023 Donald and Jeannie Walker The zoning precepts were read by Mr. Merricks to open the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Donald & Jeannie Walker petitioned for a Special use Permit for a double-wide mobile home on 0.56 acres, located on State Road 1003/Blair Lane in the Dan River Election District. Donald Walker represented the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Merricks closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Stone, that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Merricks, Brumfield, Deering, Stone, Yeaman ABSENT: Easley, Craddock ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. 6.1.a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: BZA Minutes 01 09 2023 (3586 : BZA Minutes 01 09 2023) Board of Zoning Appeals STAFF SUMMARY Case: Public Hearing: Case S- 22-026 Michael Eanes District: Tunstall District Election District Zoning Request: SUP Agenda Date: February 13, 2023 Meeting History: SUBJECT Requested by Michael Eanes, for a Special Use Permit for the placement of a single-wide mobile home in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-223. The property is 0.50 acres, located on State Road 841/Whispering Pines Road in the Tunstall Election District and shown on the Tap Maps as GPIN # 1450-26-5818. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Michael Eanes is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow for the placement of a single-wide mobile home on the property to be used as a personal residence. PCC § 35-223 requires a Special Use Permit for mobile homes under the R-1 zoning classification. The property is currently vacant. There are other mobile homes in the general area. If a Special Use Permit is granted, all applicable setback requirements and Building Code regulations would have to be met before the mobile home could be placed on the property. FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Agricultural and Rural Residential. ZONING OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES Mostly surrounded by A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District zoned properties SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case S-22-026 as submitted. PLANNING COMMISSION MOTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of Case S-22-026 as submitted. 2. Recommend approval of Case S-22-026 subject to conditions by the Planning Commission. 3. Recommend denial of Case S-22-026 as submitted. 10.1 Packet Pg. 6 ATTACHMENTS: A. Application B. Maps C. Letter of Intent D. Executive Summary E. Petition PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On January 3, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no opposition, that the Petitioner’s request be granted. 10.1 Packet Pg. 7 10.1.a Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes) 10.1.a Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes) 10.1.a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes) 10.1.a Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes) 10.1.a Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes) 10.1.a Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes) 10.1.a Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes) 10.1.b Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: S-22-026 Micheal Eanes Map (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)